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March 22, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022 as amended
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022 as amended Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Janet Fierman to replace Karen Breslawski as the Building commission representative to the Pierce School Construction Manager @ Risk prequalification committee
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Janet Fierman to replace Karen Breslawski as the Building commission representative to the Pierce School Construction Manager @ Risk prequalification committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Janet Fierman to replace Karen Breslawski as the Building commission representative to the Pierce School Construction Manager @ Risk prequalification committee. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following appropriation transfer request within the public health and human services budget in the total amount of $8,200: from: 51105110 health admin 524010 professional/tech services...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfer request within the public health and human services budget in the total amount of $8,200: from: 51105110 health admin 524010 professional/tech services $2,000.00 to: 51005110 health admin 553010 professional dues/memberships $2,000.00 From: 51005110 health admin 524010 professional/tech services $1,200.00 To: 51005110 health admin 551099 education/training/conferences $1,200.00 From: 51005110 health admin 524005 medical hospital supplies $1,750.00 To: 51005110 health admin 531012 office supplies $1,750.00 From: 51005110 health admin 524010 professional/tech services $3,250.00 To: 51005110 health admin 531012 office supplies $3,250.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfer request within the public health and human services budget in the total amount of $8,200: from: 51105110 health admin 524010 professional/tech services $2,000.00 to: 51005110 health admin 553010 professional dues/memberships $2,000.00 From: 51005110 health admin 524010 professional/tech services $1,200.00 To: 51005110 health admin 551099 education/training/conferences $1,200.00 From: 51005110 health admin 524005 medical hospital supplies $1,750.00 To: 51005110 health admin 531012 office supplies $1,750.00 From: 51005110 health admin 524010 professional/tech services $3,250.00 To: 51005110 health admin 531012 office supplies $3,250.00 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Town Administrator (T10) in the Town Administrator's Office
Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Town Administrator (T10) in the Town Administrator's Office
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Town Administrator (T10) in the Town Administrator's Office Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Office Assistant (C-5) in the Administrative Division of the Department of Public Works
Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Office Assistant (C-5) in the Administrative Division of the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Office Assistant (C-5) in the Administrative Division of the Department of Public Works. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the 17 Oak Street Condominium, with terms substantially similar to the draft reviewed by the Select Board, and to delegate to Associate Town Counsel...
On motion it was, Voted to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the 17 Oak Street Condominium, with terms substantially similar to the draft reviewed by the Select Board, and to delegate to Associate Town Counsel Jonathan Simpson all power and authority necessary to finalize and record the sale.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the 17 Oak Street Condominium, with terms substantially similar to the draft reviewed by the Select Board, and to delegate to Associate Town Counsel Jonathan Simpson all power and authority necessary to finalize and record the sale. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application of a Food Vendor for TN Capital, LLC. d/b/a Monton Nutrition at 807 Boylston Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Food Vendor for TN Capital, LLC. d/b/a Monton Nutrition at 807 Boylston Street. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Saturday 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Food Vendor for TN Capital, LLC. d/b/a Monton Nutrition at 807 Boylston Street. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Saturday 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol License for Gamehenge Golf, LLC d/b/a Hemlock Grille at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway
On motion it was, Voted to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol License for Gamehenge Golf, LLC d/b/a Hemlock Grille at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol License for Gamehenge Golf, LLC d/b/a Hemlock Grille at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Take a position on the following articles: Articles 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, 14,15,16,17,18,21
On motion it was, Voted that the Select Board take a position on the following articles: Articles 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, 14,15,16,17,18,21
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted that the Select Board take a position on the following articles: Articles 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, 14,15,16,17,18,21 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Moved as potentially having Select Board hearing and recommendations for the combined reports on: Articles 12,23,24,25,26
Moved as potentially having Select Board hearing and recommendations for the combined reports on: Articles 12,23,24,25,26
From the minutes
“2. Moved as potentially having Select Board hearing and recommendations for the combined reports on: Articles 12,23,24,25,26 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
No Action on Article 5
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 5.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 5. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 6 as presented
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 6 as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 6 as presented. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 7 as presented
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7 as presented
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7 as presented Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Neela Kaushik to the Brookline Commission for Women for a term ending August 31, 2024
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Neela Kaushik to the Brookline Commission for Women for a term ending August 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Neela Kaushik to the Brookline Commission for Women for a term ending August 31, 2024. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Shana Penna to the Indigenous People Celebration Committee for a term ending 2025
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Shana Penna to the Indigenous People Celebration Committee for a term ending 2025.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocAbstained: Aschkenasy
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Shana Penna to the Indigenous People Celebration Committee for a term ending 2025. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Abstained: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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