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August 9, 2022
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman
Absent: None
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: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the minutes from July 26, 2022 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from July 26, 2022 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from July 26, 2022 as amended. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following authorization to hire requests in the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader (GN-7) Administrative Lead Teacher - After School (T-3)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following authorization to hire requests in the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader (GN-7) Administrative Lead Teacher - After School (T-3)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following authorization to hire requests in the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader (GN-7) Administrative Lead Teacher - After School (T-3) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Group Leader (T152) in the Council on Aging Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Group Leader (T152) in the Council on Aging Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Group Leader (T152) in the Council on Aging Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant to the Library Director (C-10) in Library Administration
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant to the Library Director (C-10) in Library Administration.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant to the Library Director (C-10) in Library Administration. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve and authorizing the Chair or her designee to execute an extension of a CDBG Developer Agreement between the Town of Brookline and the Brookline Improvement Coalition (BIC) for a roof...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorizing the Chair or her designee to execute an extension of a CDBG Developer Agreement between the Town of Brookline and the Brookline Improvement Coalition (BIC) for a roof replacement project at BIC's 154-156 Boylston Street property. The term of the Agreement shall be extended to September 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorizing the Chair or her designee to execute an extension of a CDBG Developer Agreement between the Town of Brookline and the Brookline Improvement Coalition (BIC) for a roof replacement project at BIC's 154-156 Boylston Street property. The term of the Agreement shall be extended to September 31, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a contract with Thompson Waterproofing, Inc. in the amount of $598,000.00 for the Exterior Envelope Repair Project Five Buildings, Brookline, Massachusetts
On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with Thompson Waterproofing, Inc. in the amount of $598,000.00 for the Exterior Envelope Repair Project Five Buildings, Brookline, Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with Thompson Waterproofing, Inc. in the amount of $598,000.00 for the Exterior Envelope Repair Project Five Buildings, Brookline, Massachusetts. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $51,889 from the State's Community Compact Cabinet's Municipal Fiber grant program related to expanding the Town's municipal fiber optic infrastructure
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $51,889 from the State's Community Compact Cabinet's Municipal Fiber grant program related to expanding the Town's municipal fiber optic infrastructure.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $51,889 from the State's Community Compact Cabinet's Municipal Fiber grant program related to expanding the Town's municipal fiber optic infrastructure. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a gift in the amount of $4,815.75 for the Brookline Commission for the Arts related to their fund raising event held on June 10, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $4,815.75 for the Brookline Commission for the Arts related to their fund raising event held on June 10, 2022. These funds will be used to support public art.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $4,815.75 for the Brookline Commission for the Arts related to their fund raising event held on June 10, 2022. These funds will be used to support public art. 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 Wedding to be held on August 27, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 70 people...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding to be held on August 27, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 70 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 Wedding to be held on August 27, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 70 people are expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Charles Carey as the next Brookline Town Administrator
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Charles Carey as the next Brookline Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Charles Carey as the next Brookline Town Administrator. Aye: Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Bernard Greene.”
The Chair (or her designee) be delegated the authority to negotiate on behalf of the board a contract with Charles Carey to become our next Town Administrator, subject to agreeing to a contract...
Voted that the Chair (or her designee) be delegated the authority to negotiate on behalf of the board a contract with Charles Carey to become our next Town Administrator, subject to agreeing to a contract and completion of any background checks, as well as any other requirements, as determined by the Director of Human Resources, typically required of new Town employees.
From the minutes
“Voted that the Chair (or her designee) be delegated the authority to negotiate on behalf of the board a contract with Charles Carey to become our next Town Administrator, subject to agreeing to a contract and completion of any background checks, as well as any other requirements, as determined by the Director of Human Resources, typically required of new Town employees. Aye: Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Bernard Greene.”
Approve the application for a change in All Alcohol and Common Victualler hours for Fat Duck, LLC. d/b/a Mahaniyom at 236 Washington Street, Brookline, Ma 02445
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in All Alcohol and Common Victualler hours for Fat Duck, LLC. d/b/a Mahaniyom at 236 Washington Street, Brookline, Ma 02445. From: Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 11:00PM , Friday - Saturday 9:00AM - 11:30PM, Sunday 12:00PM - 10:00PM To: Monday - Sunday 10:00AM - 2:00AM
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in All Alcohol and Common Victualler hours for Fat Duck, LLC. d/b/a Mahaniyom at 236 Washington Street, Brookline, Ma 02445. From: Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 11:00PM , Friday - Saturday 9:00AM - 11:30PM, Sunday 12:00PM - 10:00PM To: Monday - Sunday 10:00AM - 2:00AM Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the noise bylaw permit request from Baystate Engineering to conduct overnight work at 1180 Boylston Street for water line connections For three nights with work to end at midnight
On motion it was, Voted to approve the noise bylaw permit request from Baystate Engineering to conduct overnight work at 1180 Boylston Street for water line connections For three nights with work to end at midnight.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the noise bylaw permit request from Baystate Engineering to conduct overnight work at 1180 Boylston Street for water line connections For three nights with work to end at midnight. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the request for an inflammable's license at the following locations: 101 Asheville Road 120 Gerry Road
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request for an inflammable's license at the following locations: 101 Asheville Road 120 Gerry Road
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request for an inflammable's license at the following locations: 101 Asheville Road 120 Gerry Road Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the Moderator's request for a remote Special Town Meeting for fall 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Moderator's request for a remote Special Town Meeting for fall 2022
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Moderator's request for a remote Special Town Meeting for fall 2022 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Reappoint Jessica Chicco to the Commission on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations for a term ending in 2025
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Jessica Chicco to the Commission on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations for a term ending in 2025. Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Jessica Chicco to the Commission on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations for a term ending in 2025. Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee On motion it was, Voted to appoint Nancy Goldner to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2024 Economic Development Advisory Board On motion it was, Voted to appoint Zeina Talje to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Nancy Goldner to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2024 Economic Development Advisory Board
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Nancy Goldner to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2024 Economic Development Advisory Board
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Nancy Goldner to the Indigenous People's Day Celebration Committee for a term ending in 2024 Economic Development Advisory Board On motion it was, Voted to appoint Zeina Talje to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Zeina Talje to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Zeina Talje to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Zeina Talje to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a term ending in 2024 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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