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July 12, 2022
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 June 28, 2028
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from June 28, 2028.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from June 28, 2028. Aye: Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Principal Cyber Security Analyst (T-13) in the Information Technology Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Principal Cyber Security Analyst (T-13) in the Information Technology Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Principal Cyber Security Analyst (T-13) in the Information Technology Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire requests for the following positions in the Library Department: Librarian III (K-08) Library Assistant III P.R. Librarian I Reference (K-06)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire requests for the following positions in the Library Department: Librarian III (K-08) Library Assistant III P.R. Librarian I Reference (K-06)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire requests for the following positions in the Library Department: Librarian III (K-08) Library Assistant III P.R. Librarian I Reference (K-06) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a Draeger Alcotest 6820, Portable Breath Test Device, funded by a grant from the Office of alcohol Testing, Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory for use by the Brookline Police...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a Draeger Alcotest 6820, Portable Breath Test Device, funded by a grant from the Office of alcohol Testing, Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory for use by the Brookline Police Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a Draeger Alcotest 6820, Portable Breath Test Device, funded by a grant from the Office of alcohol Testing, Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory for use by the Brookline Police Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation for the Recreation Department Summer Camp Scholarship Program in the amount of $12,000
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation for the Recreation Department Summer Camp Scholarship Program in the amount of $12,000.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation for the Recreation Department Summer Camp Scholarship Program in the amount of $12,000. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a rebate check from Mass Save, an energy solutions implemented program, in the amount of $20,625
On motion it was, Voted to accept a rebate check from Mass Save, an energy solutions implemented program, in the amount of $20,625.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a rebate check from Mass Save, an energy solutions implemented program, in the amount of $20,625. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept the following reimbursement checks from The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health to reimburse the Town for expenses associated with promotion of the U.S. Open: $114 for Promotional...
On motion it was, Voted to accept the following reimbursement checks from The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health to reimburse the Town for expenses associated with promotion of the U.S. Open: $114 for Promotional Flyers BCA Design Competition $16, 200 for Promotional Banners & Signs Fabrication
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the following reimbursement checks from The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health to reimburse the Town for expenses associated with promotion of the U.S. Open: $114 for Promotional Flyers BCA Design Competition $16, 200 for Promotional Banners & Signs Fabrication Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve PW22-02 Extra Work Order #1 for Repair of Bituminous Concrete Patches with Mario Susi & Son, Inc. in the amount of $14,555.48
On motion it was, Voted to approve PW22-02 Extra Work Order #1 for Repair of Bituminous Concrete Patches with Mario Susi & Son, Inc. in the amount of $14,555.48.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve PW22-02 Extra Work Order #1 for Repair of Bituminous Concrete Patches with Mario Susi & Son, Inc. in the amount of $14,555.48. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Contract No. PW/22-18 for "bonded wearing course on Washington Street, Allandale Road, Summit Ave, and Jordan Road" with All State Construction, Inc 325 Amherst Road, Sunderland, MA 01375...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract No. PW/22-18 for "bonded wearing course on Washington Street, Allandale Road, Summit Ave, and Jordan Road" with All State Construction, Inc 325 Amherst Road, Sunderland, MA 01375 in the amount of $1,362,711.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract No. PW/22-18 for "bonded wearing course on Washington Street, Allandale Road, Summit Ave, and Jordan Road" with All State Construction, Inc 325 Amherst Road, Sunderland, MA 01375 in the amount of $1,362,711. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve an amendment to the DPW contract PW/22-09 in the amount of $32,700 with Weston & Sampson Engineers for site survey, wetland delineation, gabion wall inspection, and additional permitting...
On motion it was, Voted to approve an amendment to the DPW contract PW/22-09 in the amount of $32,700 with Weston & Sampson Engineers for site survey, wetland delineation, gabion wall inspection, and additional permitting and landscape architecture at Leverett Pond.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve an amendment to the DPW contract PW/22-09 in the amount of $32,700 with Weston & Sampson Engineers for site survey, wetland delineation, gabion wall inspection, and additional permitting and landscape architecture at Leverett Pond. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve DPW Contract No. PW/23-02 in the amount of $99,390.00 with Argus Construction Corp. for the repairing and installation of chain link fencing
On motion it was, Voted to approve DPW Contract No. PW/23-02 in the amount of $99,390.00 with Argus Construction Corp. for the repairing and installation of chain link fencing.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve DPW Contract No. PW/23-02 in the amount of $99,390.00 with Argus Construction Corp. for the repairing and installation of chain link fencing. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Contract PW/22-17 "Epoxy Lining of Sewer Manholes" with National water Main Cleaning Company, Canton MA, in the amount of $1,448,423.10
On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract PW/22-17 "Epoxy Lining of Sewer Manholes" with National water Main Cleaning Company, Canton MA, in the amount of $1,448,423.10
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract PW/22-17 "Epoxy Lining of Sewer Manholes" with National water Main Cleaning Company, Canton MA, in the amount of $1,448,423.10 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the contract with Jeffrey L. Roelofs, P.C. for legal services associated with the Town of Brookline's continued efforts to secure and record final Notices of Landfill Operations ("NOLO")...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the contract with Jeffrey L. Roelofs, P.C. for legal services associated with the Town of Brookline's continued efforts to secure and record final Notices of Landfill Operations ("NOLO") for the Martha's Lane Ash Fill Area and Front Landfill for a total proposed value of $29,080.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the contract with Jeffrey L. Roelofs, P.C. for legal services associated with the Town of Brookline's continued efforts to secure and record final Notices of Landfill Operations ("NOLO") for the Martha's Lane Ash Fill Area and Front Landfill for a total proposed value of $29,080. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Execute Estoppel Certificate for 40 Webster Street in connection with transfer of hotel (Courtyard Marriott) from 44 Brookline Hotel, LLC to BCORE 40 Webster St LLC and delegating to the Town...
On motion it was, Voted to execute Estoppel Certificate for 40 Webster Street in connection with transfer of hotel (Courtyard Marriott) from 44 Brookline Hotel, LLC to BCORE 40 Webster St LLC and delegating to the Town Administrator the authority to sign the certificate on the Board's behalf upon confirmation from the Office of Town Counsel that all Town requirements have been met.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute Estoppel Certificate for 40 Webster Street in connection with transfer of hotel (Courtyard Marriott) from 44 Brookline Hotel, LLC to BCORE 40 Webster St LLC and delegating to the Town Administrator the authority to sign the certificate on the Board's behalf upon confirmation from the Office of Town Counsel that all Town requirements have been met. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the Coolidge Corner Merchants Association (CCMA) request for the annual summer sidewalk sale in Coolidge Corner on July 30-31
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Coolidge Corner Merchants Association (CCMA) request for the annual summer sidewalk sale in Coolidge Corner on July 30-31.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Coolidge Corner Merchants Association (CCMA) request for the annual summer sidewalk sale in Coolidge Corner on July 30-31. 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 for an Annual Club Dinner to be held on June 29, 2022 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 100...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for an Annual Club Dinner to be held on June 29, 2022 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 100 people are expected to attend.
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 for an Annual Club Dinner to be held on June 29, 2022 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 100 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 for a Graduation Dinner to be held on July 29, 2022 from 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 120...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Graduation Dinner to be held on July 29, 2022 from 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 120 people are expected to attend.
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 for a Graduation Dinner to be held on July 29, 2022 from 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 120 people are expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following promotion of a Lieutenant in the Fire Department Nasir Khan
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following promotion of a Lieutenant in the Fire Department Nasir Khan
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following promotion of a Lieutenant in the Fire Department Nasir Khan Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint the following candidates to the Rank Choice Voting Committee with the slate to increase from 5 community members to 7 community members as reflected in the revised charge
On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following candidates to the Rank Choice Voting Committee with the slate to increase from 5 community members to 7 community members as reflected in the revised charge. Scott Ananian Cathleen Cavell Joan Lautenschläger Alexander Neary Joan Sawyer Isaac Silberberg Jay Sweitzer-Shali One Select Board member and Town Clerk ( nine members)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following candidates to the Rank Choice Voting Committee with the slate to increase from 5 community members to 7 community members as reflected in the revised charge. Scott Ananian Cathleen Cavell Joan Lautenschläger Alexander Neary Joan Sawyer Isaac Silberberg Jay Sweitzer-Shali One Select Board member and Town Clerk ( nine members) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Reappoint Ana Otero to the Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee for a term ending in 2025
Voted to reappoint Ana Otero to the Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee for a term ending in 2025
From the minutes
“1. Voted to reappoint Ana Otero to the Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee for a term ending in 2025 2. Voted to appoint Karen Golding to the Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee for a term ending 2025 (Coolidge Corner Representative) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Karen Golding to the Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee for a term ending 2025 (Coolidge Corner Representative)
Voted to appoint Karen Golding to the Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee for a term ending 2025 (Coolidge Corner Representative)
From the minutes
“2. Voted to appoint Karen Golding to the Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee for a term ending 2025 (Coolidge Corner Representative) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Katherine Florio to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2023
Voted to appoint Katherine Florio to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2023
From the minutes
“1. Voted to appoint Katherine Florio to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2023 2. Voted to appoint Kailey Bennet to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2025. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Kailey Bennet to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2025
Voted to appoint Kailey Bennet to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2025.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to appoint Kailey Bennet to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2025. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Lark Palermo to a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (from associate member) for a term ending in 2025
Voted to appoint Lark Palermo to a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (from associate member) for a term ending in 2025.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to appoint Lark Palermo to a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (from associate member) for a term ending in 2025. 2. Voted to appoint Wadner Oge to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member for a term ending in 2025 3. Voted to appoint Saul Feldman to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member for a term ending in 2024. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Wadner Oge to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member for a term ending in 2025
Voted to appoint Wadner Oge to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member for a term ending in 2025
From the minutes
“2. Voted to appoint Wadner Oge to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member for a term ending in 2025 3. Voted to appoint Saul Feldman to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member for a term ending in 2024. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Saul Feldman to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member for a term ending in 2024
Voted to appoint Saul Feldman to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member for a term ending in 2024.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to appoint Saul Feldman to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member for a term ending in 2024. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Call the November 2022 Special Town Meeting and setting the Opening and Closing Dates for the Warrant. (Thursday, August 4, 2022 Opening of Warrant) (Thursday September 1, 2022 Closing of Warrant)...
On motion it was, Voted to call the November 2022 Special Town Meeting and setting the Opening and Closing Dates for the Warrant. (Thursday, August 4, 2022 Opening of Warrant) (Thursday September 1, 2022 Closing of Warrant) Tuesday November 15, 2022 Town meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to call the November 2022 Special Town Meeting and setting the Opening and Closing Dates for the Warrant. (Thursday, August 4, 2022 Opening of Warrant) (Thursday September 1, 2022 Closing of Warrant) Tuesday November 15, 2022 Town meeting. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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