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June 14, 2022
13 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Miriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from June 7, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from June 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from June 7, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire requests to fill the following vacancies within the Department of Public Works Central Administration: Accounting Systems Assistant (C10) Senior Office Assistant (C5)
On motion it was, Voted to approve an Authorization to Hire requests to fill the following vacancies within the Department of Public Works Central Administration: Accounting Systems Assistant (C10) Senior Office Assistant (C5)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve an Authorization to Hire requests to fill the following vacancies within the Department of Public Works Central Administration: Accounting Systems Assistant (C10) Senior Office Assistant (C5) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Community Preservation Planner (T-6) in the Regulatory Division of the Planning Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Community Preservation Planner (T-6) in the Regulatory Division of the Planning Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Community Preservation Planner (T-6) in the Regulatory Division of the Planning Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve an appropriation transfer request from the Department of Public Works in the amount of $55, 0.00 as follows: From: 4000 4300 523593 contractual services $55,000 To: 400 4010 531012 DPW...
On motion it was, Voted to approve an appropriation transfer request from the Department of Public Works in the amount of $55, 0.00 as follows: From: 4000 4300 523593 contractual services $55,000 To: 400 4010 531012 DPW admn office supplies $55,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve an appropriation transfer request from the Department of Public Works in the amount of $55, 0.00 as follows: From: 4000 4300 523593 contractual services $55,000 To: 400 4010 531012 DPW admn office supplies $55,000 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for a Wedding and Reception to be held on June...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for a Wedding and Reception to be held on June 25, 2022 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM at 162 Goddard Ave. 130 people are expected to attend.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for a Wedding and Reception to be held on June 25, 2022 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM at 162 Goddard Ave. 130 people are expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the renewal of Mobile Ice Cream Truck, Hani Hindi d/b/a/ Super Star Ice Cream
On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal of Mobile Ice Cream Truck, Hani Hindi d/b/a/ Super Star Ice Cream
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal of Mobile Ice Cream Truck, Hani Hindi d/b/a/ Super Star Ice Cream 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, 15 Newton Street, for a Corporate Sports Tented Group, from 8:00am-8:00pm. on the following...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non- Sales License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street, for a Corporate Sports Tented Group, from 8:00am-8:00pm. on the following dates:600 people expected to attend June 16, 2022 June 17,2022 June 18, 2022 June 19, 2022
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non- Sales License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street, for a Corporate Sports Tented Group, from 8:00am-8:00pm. on the following dates:600 people expected to attend June 16, 2022 June 17,2022 June 18, 2022 June 19, 2022 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
On the proposed aggregate increase of 8.5%, including the possibility of rate reduction with ARPA funds, to the FY23 Water and Sewer rates
Voted on the proposed aggregate increase of 8.5%, including the possibility of rate reduction with ARPA funds, to the FY23 Water and Sewer rates.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“1. Voted on the proposed aggregate increase of 8.5%, including the possibility of rate reduction with ARPA funds, to the FY23 Water and Sewer rates. 2. VOTED: (1) To approve the following quarterly Water and Sewer rates effective July 1, 2022: Water Rate: Single Family Residential Customers $3.05 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use up to 18 hcf $7.62 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use greater than 18 hcf All Other Customers $6.09 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use Sewer Rate: $9.11 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use (2) To approve the quarterly Base Charge based on meter size according to the following schedule effective July 1, 2022: Meter Size (in inches) 0.625 0.75 1.5 Quarterly Water Base Charge $34.65 $49.10 $83.75 $167.48 Quarterly Sewer Base Charge $34.65 $49.10 $83.75 $167.48 $268.55 $502.44 $834.52 $268.55 $502.44 $834.52 (3) To approve the quarterly Irrigation rate at $6.09 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) effective July 1, 2022. (4) To approve the annual Fire Service Charge at $21.70 per inch-diameter squared of fire service pipe size effective July 1, 2022. (5) The above votes are set under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 22F. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following quarterly Water and Sewer rates effective July 1, 2022: Water Rate: Single Family Residential Customers $3.05 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use up to 18 hcf $7.62 per...
VOTED: (1) To approve the following quarterly Water and Sewer rates effective July 1, 2022: Water Rate: Single Family Residential Customers $3.05 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use up to 18 hcf $7.62 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use greater than 18 hcf All Other Customers $6.09 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use Sewer Rate: $9.11 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use (2) To approve the quarterly Base Charge based on meter size according to the following schedule effective July 1, 2022: Meter Size (in inches) 0.625 0.75 1.5 Quarterly Water Base Charge $34.65 $49.10 $83.75 $167.48 Quarterly Sewer Base Charge $34.65 $49.10 $83.75 $167.48 $268.55 $502.44 $834.52 $268.55 $502.44 $834.52 (3) To approve the quarterly Irrigation rate at $6.09 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) effective July 1, 2022. (4) To approve the annual Fire Service Charge at $21.70 per inch-diameter squared of fire service pipe size effective July 1, 2022. (5) The above votes are set under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 22F.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2. VOTED: (1) To approve the following quarterly Water and Sewer rates effective July 1, 2022: Water Rate: Single Family Residential Customers $3.05 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use up to 18 hcf $7.62 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use greater than 18 hcf All Other Customers $6.09 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use Sewer Rate: $9.11 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use (2) To approve the quarterly Base Charge based on meter size according to the following schedule effective July 1, 2022: Meter Size (in inches) 0.625 0.75 1.5 Quarterly Water Base Charge $34.65 $49.10 $83.75 $167.48 Quarterly Sewer Base Charge $34.65 $49.10 $83.75 $167.48 $268.55 $502.44 $834.52 $268.55 $502.44 $834.52 (3) To approve the quarterly Irrigation rate at $6.09 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) effective July 1, 2022. (4) To approve the annual Fire Service Charge at $21.70 per inch-diameter squared of fire service pipe size effective July 1, 2022. (5) The above votes are set under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 22F. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a grant of location from 610 Brookline Avenue Company, Inc. to install monitoring wells on Town owned parcels. 135-23, northeast of 610 Brookline Avenue and 134A-01 southeast of 610...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant of location from 610 Brookline Avenue Company, Inc. to install monitoring wells on Town owned parcels. 135-23, northeast of 610 Brookline Avenue and 134A-01 southeast of 610 Brookline Avenue.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant of location from 610 Brookline Avenue Company, Inc. to install monitoring wells on Town owned parcels. 135-23, northeast of 610 Brookline Avenue and 134A-01 southeast of 610 Brookline Avenue. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the submission of the Town's FY 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Question of authorizing the Chair to execute the Application for...
Question of approving the submission of the Town's FY 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Question of authorizing the Chair to execute the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) and other certifications required for submission of the Annual Action Plan Question of authorizing the Director of Planning and Community Development to execute Environmental Review or other programmatic documents required for federally funded projects on behalf of the Town Joe Viola, Assistant Director for Community Planning reviewed the public process and board vote on the CDBG budget and annual action plan for submittal to the Us Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Since their last update to the board, they were notified that the funding was reduced from $1.37 million to $1.25 million. This resulted in reduced funding to programs. The allocations are attached and located on the Planning Department's website.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the submission of the Town's FY 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Question of authorizing the Chair to execute the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) and other certifications required for submission of the Annual Action Plan Question of authorizing the Director of Planning and Community Development to execute Environmental Review or other programmatic documents required for federally funded projects on behalf of the Town Joe Viola, Assistant Director for Community Planning reviewed the public process and board vote on the CDBG budget and annual action plan for submittal to the Us Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Since their last update to the board, they were notified that the funding was reduced from $1.37 million to $1.25 million. This resulted in reduced funding to programs. The allocations are attached and located on the Planning Department's website. Board member VanScoyoc asked if the administration funding received the same amount of cuts as the other programs. Mr. Viola responded , the funding for staffing goes beyond just grant administration. We use it for planning purposes, we use it for our housing division and without this funding, the town would not have a housing staff. The administration cost also cover various project assistance. This year there were small cuts to staffing cost. Public hearing: no speakers On motion it was, A. Voted approving the submission of the Town's FY 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development B. Voted to authorizing the Chair to execute the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) and other certifications required for submission of the Annual Action Plan C. Voted to authorize the Director of Planning and Community Development to execute Environmental Review or other programmatic documents required for federally funded projects on behalf of the Town Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the allocation of $2,158,982.19 request of use as detailed in the package provided for the noncompetitive ARPA funds
On motion it was, Voted to approve the allocation of $2,158,982.19 request of use as detailed in the package provided for the noncompetitive ARPA funds.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the allocation of $2,158,982.19 request of use as detailed in the package provided for the noncompetitive ARPA funds. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Allocate $400,000 of ARPA funds to reduce the total impact of water and sewer rate increases
On motion it was, Voted to allocate $400,000 of ARPA funds to reduce the total impact of water and sewer rate increases.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocAbstained: SandmanMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to allocate $400,000 of ARPA funds to reduce the total impact of water and sewer rate increases. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy Abstained: Michael Sandman.”
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