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June 7, 2022
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes from May 27, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from May 27, 2022.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Greene
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from May 27, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Bernard Greene.”
Approve the minutes from May 31, 2022
Vote to approve the minutes from May 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the minutes from May 31, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the proclamation recognizing Juneteenth in Brookline
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proclamation recognizing Juneteenth in Brookline.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proclamation recognizing Juneteenth in Brookline. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a gift in the amount of $102,456.47 to cover departmental permitting and misc. support for the U.S. Open
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $102,456.47 to cover departmental permitting and misc. support for the U.S. Open.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $102,456.47 to cover departmental permitting and misc. support for the U.S. Open..”
Award and execute Contract No. PW/21-16 "Woodland Road Improvements" with Richard D'Ambrosia, Inc., 166 White Street, Weymouth, MA 02190 in the amount of $820,239.07
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute Contract No. PW/21-16 "Woodland Road Improvements" with Richard D'Ambrosia, Inc., 166 White Street, Weymouth, MA 02190 in the amount of $820,239.07.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute Contract No. PW/21-16 "Woodland Road Improvements" with Richard D'Ambrosia, Inc., 166 White Street, Weymouth, MA 02190 in the amount of $820,239.07. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve DPW contract PW/22-15 in the amount of $499,231.22 with WSP USA, Inc. for Phase I design engineering and architectural services pursuant to the development of a concept design (25%) and...
On motion it was, Voted to approve DPW contract PW/22-15 in the amount of $499,231.22 with WSP USA, Inc. for Phase I design engineering and architectural services pursuant to the development of a concept design (25%) and construction cost estimate for the Davis Path Footbridge Replacement
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve DPW contract PW/22-15 in the amount of $499,231.22 with WSP USA, Inc. for Phase I design engineering and architectural services pursuant to the development of a concept design (25%) and construction cost estimate for the Davis Path Footbridge Replacement Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a Shared Streets and Spaces Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the amount of $49,920 for purchase of equipment related to Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
On motion it was, Voted to accept a Shared Streets and Spaces Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the amount of $49,920 for purchase of equipment related to Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a Shared Streets and Spaces Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the amount of $49,920 for purchase of equipment related to Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) grant in the amount of $86,000 for the purchase and installation of DC Fast Charge in the Webster Street Lot
On motion it was, Voted to accept a Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) grant in the amount of $86,000 for the purchase and installation of DC Fast Charge in the Webster Street Lot.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) grant in the amount of $86,000 for the purchase and installation of DC Fast Charge in the Webster Street Lot. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the following vacancies within the Public Health and Human Services Department: Coordinator, Substance Use and Violence Prevention for Youth (T-07)...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following vacancies within the Public Health and Human Services Department: Coordinator, Substance Use and Violence Prevention for Youth (T-07) Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (T-06)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following vacancies within the Public Health and Human Services Department: Coordinator, Substance Use and Violence Prevention for Youth (T-07) Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (T-06) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire request to fill the following vacancies in the Fire Department: 3 Firefighters 1 Lieutenant
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request to fill the following vacancies in the Fire Department: 3 Firefighters 1 Lieutenant
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request to fill the following vacancies in the Fire Department: 3 Firefighters 1 Lieutenant Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the appropriation transfer request within the Town Counsel Office in the amount of $50,000 as follows: $45,000 from Permanent Full Time to General Consultation $4,000 from Permanent Full...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the appropriation transfer request within the Town Counsel Office in the amount of $50,000 as follows: $45,000 from Permanent Full Time to General Consultation $4,000 from Permanent Full Time to Subscriptions $1,000 from Permanent Full Time to Office Supplies
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the appropriation transfer request within the Town Counsel Office in the amount of $50,000 as follows: $45,000 from Permanent Full Time to General Consultation $4,000 from Permanent Full Time to Subscriptions $1,000 from Permanent Full Time to Office Supplies Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the appropriation transfer request within the Building Department in the amount of $46,000.00 $33,500 from permanent full time to electricity $8,000 from permanent full time to natural gas...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the appropriation transfer request within the Building Department in the amount of $46,000.00 $33,500 from permanent full time to electricity $8,000 from permanent full time to natural gas $4,500 from permanent full time to water
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the appropriation transfer request within the Building Department in the amount of $46,000.00 $33,500 from permanent full time to electricity $8,000 from permanent full time to natural gas $4,500 from permanent full time to water Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Pierce School for a Parent - Teacher Organization to be held on June 10, 2022 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at 50 School Street. 150...
Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Pierce School for a Parent - Teacher Organization to be held on June 10, 2022 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at 50 School Street. 150 people are expected to attend.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Pierce School for a Parent - Teacher Organization to be held on June 10, 2022 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at 50 School Street. 150 people are expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on June 11, 2022 for a Bat Mitzvah from 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 50 people...
Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on June 11, 2022 for a Bat Mitzvah from 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 50 people are expected to attend.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on June 11, 2022 for a Bat Mitzvah from 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 50 people are expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the request for a Reserve Fund Transfer within the Building Department in the amount of $450,000 related to the utilities accounts, and transmit to the Advisory Committee for approval as...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request for a Reserve Fund Transfer within the Building Department in the amount of $450,000 related to the utilities accounts, and transmit to the Advisory Committee for approval as follows: $180,000 to account 25003430 561011 Natural Gas $270,000 to account 25003430 561010 Electricity
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request for a Reserve Fund Transfer within the Building Department in the amount of $450,000 related to the utilities accounts, and transmit to the Advisory Committee for approval as follows: $180,000 to account 25003430 561011 Natural Gas $270,000 to account 25003430 561010 Electricity Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the revised charge as proposed by the Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee
On motion it was, Voted to approve the revised charge as proposed by the Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the revised charge as proposed by the Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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