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April 26, 2022
23 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
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: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the meeting minutes from April 19, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approving the meeting minutes from April 19, 2022
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approving the meeting minutes from April 19, 2022 On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from April 19, 2022 Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from April 19, 2022
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from April 19, 2022 Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a gift from One Tree Planted to plant 122 new trees in the Town of Brookline in the amount of $48,500
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift from One Tree Planted to plant 122 new trees in the Town of Brookline in the amount of $48,500.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift from One Tree Planted to plant 122 new trees in the Town of Brookline in the amount of $48,500. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Authorize the following promotions within the Fire Department due to a recent retirement: Fire Lieutenant - T277 Fire Captain - T279
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the following promotions within the Fire Department due to a recent retirement: Fire Lieutenant - T277 Fire Captain - T279
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the following promotions within the Fire Department due to a recent retirement: Fire Lieutenant - T277 Fire Captain - T279 Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for two (2) Economic Development and Long Term Planner (T6) position in the Department of Planning and Community Development
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for two (2) Economic Development and Long Term Planner (T6) position in the Department of Planning and Community Development.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for two (2) Economic Development and Long Term Planner (T6) position in the Department of Planning and Community Development. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following transfer request within the Town Clerk's Office in the amount of $33,000 for Election Machines: From: 1620610 510101 Perm Full time $33,000 To: 16201610 531012 Office...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer request within the Town Clerk's Office in the amount of $33,000 for Election Machines: From: 1620610 510101 Perm Full time $33,000 To: 16201610 531012 Office Supplies $33,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer request within the Town Clerk's Office in the amount of $33,000 for Election Machines: From: 1620610 510101 Perm Full time $33,000 To: 16201610 531012 Office Supplies $33,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #22, with Skanska USA, in the amount of $98,778.00 for various additions and deletions to contract work
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #22, with Skanska USA, in the amount of $98,778.00 for various additions and deletions to contract work.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #22, with Skanska USA, in the amount of $98,778.00 for various additions and deletions to contract work. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #2, with Heimlich Landscaping & Construction, in the amount of $17,780.00, related to the Cypress Street Playground Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #2, with Heimlich Landscaping & Construction, in the amount of $17,780.00, related to the Cypress Street Playground Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #2, with Heimlich Landscaping & Construction, in the amount of $17,780.00, related to the Cypress Street Playground Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #13 with CTA Construction, in the amount of $14,283.47, related to Tappan Gym, Tappan Gym Renovations Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #13 with CTA Construction, in the amount of $14,283.47, related to Tappan Gym, Tappan Gym Renovations Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #13 with CTA Construction, in the amount of $14,283.47, related to Tappan Gym, Tappan Gym Renovations Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Contract Amendment #27, with William Rawn Associates Architects, in the amount of $34,649.00, for services related to 22 Tappan Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment #27, with William Rawn Associates Architects, in the amount of $34,649.00, for services related to 22 Tappan Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment #27, with William Rawn Associates Architects, in the amount of $34,649.00, for services related to 22 Tappan Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #7 with NB Kenney, in the amount of $72,289.00, emergency stops and CO detectors, emergency power to HVAC equipment and relocate boiler control panels
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #7 with NB Kenney, in the amount of $72,289.00, emergency stops and CO detectors, emergency power to HVAC equipment and relocate boiler control panels.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #7 with NB Kenney, in the amount of $72,289.00, emergency stops and CO detectors, emergency power to HVAC equipment and relocate boiler control panels. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application for the Feet of Clay Pottery Studio's Sidewalk Sale event on Station Street scheduled for April 30, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for the Feet of Clay Pottery Studio's Sidewalk Sale event on Station Street scheduled for April 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for the Feet of Clay Pottery Studio's Sidewalk Sale event on Station Street scheduled for April 30, 2022. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on May 6, 2022 for a Corporate Dinner from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 25...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on May 6, 2022 for a Corporate Dinner from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 25 people are expected to attend.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on May 6, 2022 for a Corporate Dinner from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 25 people are expected to attend. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street: May 5, 2022 for an Exhibit Opening Cocktail Reception from 5:30 PM -...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street: May 5, 2022 for an Exhibit Opening Cocktail Reception from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM 200 are people expected to attend. May 7, 2022 for a Non Profit Reception from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM 200 people expected to attend May 13, 2022 for a Non-Profit Fundraiser from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 250 people are expected to attend May 18, 2022 for a Non Profit Fundraiser from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 200 people are expected to attend
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street: May 5, 2022 for an Exhibit Opening Cocktail Reception from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM 200 are people expected to attend. May 7, 2022 for a Non Profit Reception from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM 200 people expected to attend May 13, 2022 for a Non-Profit Fundraiser from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 250 people are expected to attend May 18, 2022 for a Non Profit Fundraiser from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 200 people are expected to attend Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street: May 19, 2022 for a Corporate Anniversary Party from 3PM - 8PM 150...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street: May 19, 2022 for a Corporate Anniversary Party from 3PM - 8PM 150 people are expected to attend. May 20, 2022 for a Hospital Employee Party From 5:00PM - 10:00PM 100 people expected to attend May 21, 2022 for a Wedding from 5:00PM - 11:00PM 100 people are expected to attend May 28, 2022 for a Wedding from 6:00PM - 11:00PM 200 people are expected to attend May 29, 2022 for a Bar Mitzvah from 1:00PM - 5:00PM 200 people are expected to attend
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street: May 19, 2022 for a Corporate Anniversary Party from 3PM - 8PM 150 people are expected to attend. May 20, 2022 for a Hospital Employee Party From 5:00PM - 10:00PM 100 people expected to attend May 21, 2022 for a Wedding from 5:00PM - 11:00PM 100 people are expected to attend May 28, 2022 for a Wedding from 6:00PM - 11:00PM 200 people are expected to attend May 29, 2022 for a Bar Mitzvah from 1:00PM - 5:00PM 200 people are expected to attend Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application of a Change of Manager from Adriana Veltri to Isabella Delre for Barcelona Brookline LLC d/b/a Barcelona at 1700 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Change of Manager from Adriana Veltri to Isabella Delre for Barcelona Brookline LLC d/b/a Barcelona at 1700 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Change of Manager from Adriana Veltri to Isabella Delre for Barcelona Brookline LLC d/b/a Barcelona at 1700 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the reserve fund transfer request of $39,950 to Forestry Landscape Services Account 46004680 523599 to cover emergency storm response/contractual services for a series of major storm...
Voted to approve the reserve fund transfer request of $39,950 to Forestry Landscape Services Account 46004680 523599 to cover emergency storm response/contractual services for a series of major storm events and subsequent town-wide clean-up.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the reserve fund transfer request of $39,950 to Forestry Landscape Services Account 46004680 523599 to cover emergency storm response/contractual services for a series of major storm events and subsequent town-wide clean-up. 2. Voted to approve the reserve fund transfer request of $17,081.81 to 25003430 5224BW for Emergency contractual services to repair 16' of broken sanitary sewer service pipe leading from the Baldwin School to the main. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the reserve fund transfer request of $17,081.81 to 25003430 5224BW for Emergency contractual services to repair 16' of broken sanitary sewer service pipe leading from the Baldwin School to...
Voted to approve the reserve fund transfer request of $17,081.81 to 25003430 5224BW for Emergency contractual services to repair 16' of broken sanitary sewer service pipe leading from the Baldwin School to the main.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the reserve fund transfer request of $17,081.81 to 25003430 5224BW for Emergency contractual services to repair 16' of broken sanitary sewer service pipe leading from the Baldwin School to the main. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Allocate $1 million in ARPA funds for matching funding for the Beacon Street Bridle Path Project Conditional on earmarked funding
On motion it was, Voted to allocate $1 million in ARPA funds for matching funding for the Beacon Street Bridle Path Project Conditional on earmarked funding.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to allocate $1 million in ARPA funds for matching funding for the Beacon Street Bridle Path Project Conditional on earmarked funding. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 8 as recommended by the Town Administrator
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 8 as recommended by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 8 as recommended by the Town Administrator. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 25
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 25.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 25. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Allish Gillian to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending August 31, 2023
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Allish Gillian to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending August 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Allish Gillian to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending August 31, 2023. Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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