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March 29, 2022
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy
Absent: Heather Hamilton
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022 The minutes from March 22 were held
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022 The minutes from March 22 were held.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022 The minutes from March 22 were held. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the Fire Department detail rate increase from $45 to $57
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Fire Department detail rate increase from $45 to $57.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Fire Department detail rate increase from $45 to $57. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Department of Public Works: Highway and Sanitation Division Motor Equipment Repairperson - LN6 Motor Equipment Operator...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Department of Public Works: Highway and Sanitation Division Motor Equipment Repairperson - LN6 Motor Equipment Operator Grade 2 - LN2 Water and Sewer Division Motor Equipment Repairperson - LN6
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Department of Public Works: Highway and Sanitation Division Motor Equipment Repairperson - LN6 Motor Equipment Operator Grade 2 - LN2 Water and Sewer Division Motor Equipment Repairperson - LN6 Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Brookline and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation relative to design and construction of the Lincoln School Safe Routes to...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Brookline and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation relative to design and construction of the Lincoln School Safe Routes to School Project through the Safe Routes to School Program - Infrastructure Project grant program.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Brookline and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation relative to design and construction of the Lincoln School Safe Routes to School Project through the Safe Routes to School Program - Infrastructure Project grant program. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a "Letter of Commitment" between the Town of Brookline and GreenSpot JC, LLC relative to the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Electric Vehicle Car Share Memorandum of Understanding...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a "Letter of Commitment" between the Town of Brookline and GreenSpot JC, LLC relative to the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Electric Vehicle Car Share Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") and License Agreement ("Agreement") for Brookline, Massachusetts, Submitted by Greenspot JC, LLC ("Greenspot") and Executed on August 1, 2019.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a "Letter of Commitment" between the Town of Brookline and GreenSpot JC, LLC relative to the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Electric Vehicle Car Share Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") and License Agreement ("Agreement") for Brookline, Massachusetts, Submitted by Greenspot JC, LLC ("Greenspot") and Executed on August 1, 2019. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a contract with Lambrian Construction Corp. for the Brookline High School Third Floor and Quad Renovations Project in the amount of $8,482,000.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with Lambrian Construction Corp. for the Brookline High School Third Floor and Quad Renovations Project in the amount of $8,482,000.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with Lambrian Construction Corp. for the Brookline High School Third Floor and Quad Renovations Project in the amount of $8,482,000.00 Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following appropriation transfers within the Building Department: From: 25002520 510101 Personnel $1,500.00 To: 25002520 551099 Education/training $1,500.00 From: 25002520 510101...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfers within the Building Department: From: 25002520 510101 Personnel $1,500.00 To: 25002520 551099 Education/training $1,500.00 From: 25002520 510101 Personnel $2,100.00 To: 25002520 522400 Supplies $2,100.00 From: 25002510 510101 Public Building Personnel $37,620.00 To: 25002540 522400 Town Repair and Maintenance $37,620.00 From: 25003430 510101 School Personnel $75.240.00 To: 25003430 522400 School Repair and Maintenance
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfers within the Building Department: From: 25002520 510101 Personnel $1,500.00 To: 25002520 551099 Education/training $1,500.00 From: 25002520 510101 Personnel $2,100.00 To: 25002520 522400 Supplies $2,100.00 From: 25002510 510101 Public Building Personnel $37,620.00 To: 25002540 522400 Town Repair and Maintenance $37,620.00 From: 25003430 510101 School Personnel $75.240.00 To: 25003430 522400 School Repair and Maintenance Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Amendment #19 related to contact with Jonathan Levy Architects for the Driscoll School Project, added geotechnical services and soils sampling in the amount of $26,070.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #19 related to contact with Jonathan Levy Architects for the Driscoll School Project, added geotechnical services and soils sampling in the amount of $26,070.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #19 related to contact with Jonathan Levy Architects for the Driscoll School Project, added geotechnical services and soils sampling in the amount of $26,070.00. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #9 to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the credit amount of ($175,598.00) for the new Driscoll School Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #9 to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the credit amount of ($175,598.00) for the new Driscoll School Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #9 to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the credit amount of ($175,598.00) for the new Driscoll School Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #12 with CTA Construction Managers in the amount of $13,306.35 for the BHS Tappan Gym Third Floor Renovation Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #12 with CTA Construction Managers in the amount of $13,306.35 for the BHS Tappan Gym Third Floor Renovation Project
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #12 with CTA Construction Managers in the amount of $13,306.35 for the BHS Tappan Gym Third Floor Renovation Project Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #21 net cost $0 to the contract with Skanska USA Building Inc. for the BHS Expansion Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #21 net cost $0 to the contract with Skanska USA Building Inc. for the BHS Expansion Project
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #21 net cost $0 to the contract with Skanska USA Building Inc. for the BHS Expansion Project Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #6 with NB Kenney Company, Inc. in the amount of $77,978.00 for the BHS Deferred Maintenance Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #6 with NB Kenney Company, Inc. in the amount of $77,978.00 for the BHS Deferred Maintenance Project
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #6 with NB Kenney Company, Inc. in the amount of $77,978.00 for the BHS Deferred Maintenance Project Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve and executing an Agreement with Abe Faber, Treasurer and Co-Director, for the operation of the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am9pm from June 2,...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and executing an Agreement with Abe Faber, Treasurer and Co-Director, for the operation of the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am9pm from June 2, 2022 through November 17, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and executing an Agreement with Abe Faber, Treasurer and Co-Director, for the operation of the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am9pm from June 2, 2022 through November 17, 2022. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following reserve fund transfer request to cover damage to school property due to a frozen pipe and to submit it to the Advisory Committee for approval: 25003430 522400 $100,000.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following reserve fund transfer request to cover damage to school property due to a frozen pipe and to submit it to the Advisory Committee for approval: 25003430 522400 $100,000.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following reserve fund transfer request to cover damage to school property due to a frozen pipe and to submit it to the Advisory Committee for approval: 25003430 522400 $100,000.00 Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the noise bylaw waiver request from Eversource for the following days and locations: 3/29-3/31 at 76 Lagrange St. 4/7 - 4/15 215 Middlesex Rd. 4/15 - 4/21 76 Washington Street 4/22 - 4/28...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the noise bylaw waiver request from Eversource for the following days and locations: 3/29-3/31 at 76 Lagrange St. 4/7 - 4/15 215 Middlesex Rd. 4/15 - 4/21 76 Washington Street 4/22 - 4/28 58 Dunster Rd. 4/28 - 5/5 407 Washington Street 5/5 - 5/12 811 Hammond St. 5/12 - 5/19 679 Washington Street
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the noise bylaw waiver request from Eversource for the following days and locations: 3/29-3/31 at 76 Lagrange St. 4/7 - 4/15 215 Middlesex Rd. 4/15 - 4/21 76 Washington Street 4/22 - 4/28 58 Dunster Rd. 4/28 - 5/5 407 Washington Street 5/5 - 5/12 811 Hammond St. 5/12 - 5/19 679 Washington Street Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Reappoint Carol Levin to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Carol Levin to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Carol Levin to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024 Voted to reappoint Alden Raine to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024 reappoint Anne Meyers to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024 Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Reappoint Alden Raine to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024 reappoint Anne Meyers to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024
Voted to reappoint Alden Raine to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024 reappoint Anne Meyers to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024
From the minutes
“Voted to reappoint Alden Raine to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024 reappoint Anne Meyers to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024 Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Reappoint Roberta Schnoor to the Conservation Commission for a term ending in 2024
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Roberta Schnoor to the Conservation Commission for a term ending in 2024.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Roberta Schnoor to the Conservation Commission for a term ending in 2024. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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