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September 13, 2022
30 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 August 16 and August 23, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from August 16 and August 23, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from August 16 and August 23, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a proclamation honoring Jim Hennessey and his Wife Carol Hennessey for their years of service to the students of the Public Schools of Brookline
On motion it was, Voted to approve a proclamation honoring Jim Hennessey and his Wife Carol Hennessey for their years of service to the students of the Public Schools of Brookline.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a proclamation honoring Jim Hennessey and his Wife Carol Hennessey for their years of service to the students of the Public Schools of Brookline. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the appropriation transfer request within the Building Department budget: $8,000 from salary savings (25002520 510101) to professional services (2002520 524008)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the appropriation transfer request within the Building Department budget: $8,000 from salary savings (25002520 510101) to professional services (2002520 524008)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the appropriation transfer request within the Building Department budget: $8,000 from salary savings (25002520 510101) to professional services (2002520 524008) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Change Order #13 with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $77,650.00 for the Driscoll School Project, various additions and deletions to the contract scope of work
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #13 with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $77,650.00 for the Driscoll School Project, various additions and deletions to the contract scope of work.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #13 with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $77,650.00 for the Driscoll School Project, various additions and deletions to the contract scope of work. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Change Order #4 with Lambrian Construction in the amount of $37,473.00 for the BHS 3rd floor classroom and Quad renovations project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #4 with Lambrian Construction in the amount of $37,473.00 for the BHS 3rd floor classroom and Quad renovations project
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #4 with Lambrian Construction in the amount of $37,473.00 for the BHS 3rd floor classroom and Quad renovations project Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve amendment #1 to the contract with Consigli Construction for the Pierce MSBA Project in the amount of $4,288.00 for on site destructive testing
On motion it was, Voted to approve amendment #1 to the contract with Consigli Construction for the Pierce MSBA Project in the amount of $4,288.00 for on site destructive testing
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve amendment #1 to the contract with Consigli Construction for the Pierce MSBA Project in the amount of $4,288.00 for on site destructive testing Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve change order #3 with Heimlich Landscape and Construction in the amount of $78,997.00 for the Cypress Street Playground Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve change order #3 with Heimlich Landscape and Construction in the amount of $78,997.00 for the Cypress Street Playground Project
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve change order #3 with Heimlich Landscape and Construction in the amount of $78,997.00 for the Cypress Street Playground Project Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire request from the Fire Department for one (1) firefighter
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request from the Fire Department for one (1) firefighter
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request from the Fire Department for one (1) firefighter Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Town Clerk's office
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Town Clerk's office
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Town Clerk's office Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the Authorization to Hire request for a Learning and Development Coordinator (T-06) in the Human Resources Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Authorization to Hire request for a Learning and Development Coordinator (T-06) in the Human Resources Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Authorization to Hire request for a Learning and Development Coordinator (T-06) in the Human Resources Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Public Safety Business Office Manager (T-9) for the Police Department
On motion it was, Voted approve the authorization to hire request for the Public Safety Business Office Manager (T-9) for the Police Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted approve the authorization to hire request for the Public Safety Business Office Manager (T-9) for the Police Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 from Brookline for All, Brookline Community Foundation to be used towards BHS history teachers and the Indigenous People's Committee for an upcoming event
On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 from Brookline for All, Brookline Community Foundation to be used towards BHS history teachers and the Indigenous People's Committee for an upcoming event
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 from Brookline for All, Brookline Community Foundation to be used towards BHS history teachers and the Indigenous People's Committee for an upcoming event Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the event location request from the Chamber of Commerce to host the 2022 First Light Holiday Celebration on the Florida Ruffin Ridley School Green on Thursday, December 1 from 5-8 p.m
On motion it was, Voted to approve the event location request from the Chamber of Commerce to host the 2022 First Light Holiday Celebration on the Florida Ruffin Ridley School Green on Thursday, December 1 from 5-8 p.m.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the event location request from the Chamber of Commerce to host the 2022 First Light Holiday Celebration on the Florida Ruffin Ridley School Green on Thursday, December 1 from 5-8 p.m. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a one-day entertainment license for Brookline Music School/Arts Brookline for Brookline Porchfest 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve a one-day entertainment license for Brookline Music School/Arts Brookline for Brookline Porchfest 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a one-day entertainment license for Brookline Music School/Arts Brookline for Brookline Porchfest 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Michelle Lawlor as a Police Officer in the Police Department
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Michelle Lawlor as a Police Officer in the Police Department
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Michelle Lawlor as a Police Officer in the Police Department Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a grant for the Brookline Police department in the amount of $301,039.00 from the Department of Mental Health to provide training and technical assistance
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant for the Brookline Police department in the amount of $301,039.00 from the Department of Mental Health to provide training and technical assistance.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant for the Brookline Police department in the amount of $301,039.00 from the Department of Mental Health to provide training and technical assistance. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Auditorium and via Zoom; to waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws;...
Voted To call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Auditorium and via Zoom; to waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws; to open and close the Warrant; and to insert in the said Warrant the following articles: ARTICLE 1 Submitted by: Select Board To see if the Town will: A) Appropriate additional funds to the various accounts in the fiscal year 2023 budget or transfer funds between said accounts; B) And determine whether such appropriations shall be raised by taxation, transferred from available funds, provided by borrowing or provided by any combination of the foregoing; and authorize the Select Board, except in the case of the School Department Budget, and with regard to the School Department, the School Committee, to apply for, accept and expend grants and aid from both federal and state sources and agencies for any of the purposes aforesaid. C) Appropriate $81,753.60, to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works, to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure. D) Appropriate $60,216.11 of Opioid Settlement funds to support the development of a community substance use prevention coalition. E) Appropriate Community Preservation funds as voted by the Community Preservation Act Committee. F) Appropriate $800,000, or any other sum, to be expended under the direction of the Fire Chief, with a
From the minutes
“1. Voted To call a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Auditorium and via Zoom; to waive the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws; to open and close the Warrant; and to insert in the said Warrant the following articles: ARTICLE 1 Submitted by: Select Board To see if the Town will: A) Appropriate additional funds to the various accounts in the fiscal year 2023 budget or transfer funds between said accounts; B) And determine whether such appropriations shall be raised by taxation, transferred from available funds, provided by borrowing or provided by any combination of the foregoing; and authorize the Select Board, except in the case of the School Department Budget, and with regard to the School Department, the School Committee, to apply for, accept and expend grants and aid from both federal and state sources and agencies for any of the purposes aforesaid. C) Appropriate $81,753.60, to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works, to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure. D) Appropriate $60,216.11 of Opioid Settlement funds to support the development of a community substance use prevention coalition. E) Appropriate Community Preservation funds as voted by the Community Preservation Act Committee. F) Appropriate $800,000, or any other sum, to be expended under the direction of the Fire Chief, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board, for the replacement of Fire Engine #4. or act on anything relative thereto. ARTICLE 2 Submitted by: Select Board To see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, an amount of money to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee to reconstruct a New John R. Pierce School Project, a Grade PreK-8 school, 50 School Street, and other site improvements, including reconstruction and repair of the Town Hall and Pierce School garages that falls beneath the new school and site improvements, which school facility shall have an anticipated useful life as an educational facility for the instruction of school children of at least 50 years, and for which the Town may be eligible for a school construction grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"). The Town acknowledges that the MSBA's grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any project costs the Town incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the Town. Any grant that the Town may receive from the MSBA for the Project shall not exceed the lesser of (1) Thirty-Two point Twenty-Six percent (32.26%) of eligible, approved project costs, as determined by the MSBA, or (2) the total maximum grant amount determined by the MSBA. ARTICLE 3 Submitted by: Anthony Ishak TMM1, Sassan Zelkha TMM14, Sean Lynn-Jones TMM1, Charles Swartz TMM9, Kimberly Richardson TMM2, Kate Silbaugh TMM1, Don Weitzman TMM8, Carolyn Goodwin TMM8, John Margolis TMM7 To see if the Town will: A) Appropriate additional funds to the various accounts in the fiscal year 2023 budget or transfer funds between said accounts; B) And determine whether such appropriations shall be raised by taxation, transferred from available funds, provided by borrowing or provided by any combination of the foregoing; and authorize the Select Board, to apply for, accept and expend grants and aid from both federal and state sources and agencies for any of the purposes aforesaid C) Appropriate $175,804 (23 Big Belly Double Station with CLEAN software at a cost of $6,948 per unit +$16,000 shipping), to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works to address the current rat infestation and wait list for requests and/or replacement of waste containers D) Appropriate $130,000, to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works, for a compacting trash vehicle E) Appropriate $82,844 for a MEO3 position ($29.39 / hour x 40 hours x 52.2 weeks = $61,366.32 + 35% = $82,844) to fulfill the tasks of replacement and maintenance related to the above equipment.”
Execute the Warrant for the November 16, 2022 Second Special Town Meeting
VOTED: To execute the Warrant for the November 16, 2022 Second Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“VOTED: To execute the Warrant for the November 16, 2022 Second Special Town Meeting. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Call a Special Town Meeting within the Fall Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 and execute the Warrant
Voted To call a Special Town Meeting within the Fall Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 and execute the Warrant
From the minutes
“Voted To call a Special Town Meeting within the Fall Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 and execute the Warrant Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
No Action on Article 1
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 1
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 1 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Favorable action on Article 3
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 3
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 3 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Favorable action on Article 6
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 6.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 6. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the grant of location request from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant of location request from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Beacon Street - at the intersection of Centre Street install Padmount #27983 and EV station 23' westerly to existing MH #9038 installing approximately 25' of conduit.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant of location request from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Beacon Street - at the intersection of Centre Street install Padmount #27983 and EV station 23' westerly to existing MH #9038 installing approximately 25' of conduit. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a Noise Bylaw Waiver from McCourt Construction, a contractor of Eversource, for 24 hour overnight work in November 2022 at the following locations: 65 Lagrange Street...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Noise Bylaw Waiver from McCourt Construction, a contractor of Eversource, for 24 hour overnight work in November 2022 at the following locations: 65 Lagrange Street 811 Hammond Street 40 Dunster Road 230 Middlesex Road
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Noise Bylaw Waiver from McCourt Construction, a contractor of Eversource, for 24 hour overnight work in November 2022 at the following locations: 65 Lagrange Street 811 Hammond Street 40 Dunster Road 230 Middlesex Road Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the issuance of a waiver to the Town's Noise By-Law at the request of Aetna Bridge Company, Inc., for the period extending from 7:00pm, Friday, September 23, 2022 through 8:30am, Sunday,...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the issuance of a waiver to the Town's Noise By-Law at the request of Aetna Bridge Company, Inc., for the period extending from 7:00pm, Friday, September 23, 2022 through 8:30am, Sunday, October 2, 2022, a timeframe coincidental with the planned MBTA 9-day surge 'shutdown' of the Greenline, D-branch, in order to allow for the craning, setting and securing of the rehabilitated Carlton St Footbridge span above the MBTA tracks
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the issuance of a waiver to the Town's Noise By-Law at the request of Aetna Bridge Company, Inc., for the period extending from 7:00pm, Friday, September 23, 2022 through 8:30am, Sunday, October 2, 2022, a timeframe coincidental with the planned MBTA 9-day surge 'shutdown' of the Greenline, D-branch, in order to allow for the craning, setting and securing of the rehabilitated Carlton St Footbridge span above the MBTA tracks Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint the following members to the Council on Aging: Reappointments: Reappoint: John Mulhane, for a term ending in 2025 Full member Reappoint: Saul Feldman for a term ending in 2025 Associate...
On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following members to the Council on Aging: Reappointments: Reappoint: John Mulhane, for a term ending in 2025 Full member Reappoint: Saul Feldman for a term ending in 2025 Associate member Reappoint: Marcia Goldstein for a term ending in 2025 Associate member Reappoint: Soo Moy for a term ending in 2025 Associate member Reappoint: Enid Leiber for a term ending in 2025 Associate member - new member Sherry Lee for a term ending in 2025 as a Citizen member
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following members to the Council on Aging: Reappointments: Reappoint: John Mulhane, for a term ending in 2025 Full member Reappoint: Saul Feldman for a term ending in 2025 Associate member Reappoint: Marcia Goldstein for a term ending in 2025 Associate member Reappoint: Soo Moy for a term ending in 2025 Associate member Reappoint: Enid Leiber for a term ending in 2025 Associate member - new member Sherry Lee for a term ending in 2025 as a Citizen member Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Leonard Jokubaitis to a full member (from Affiliate member) for a term ending in 2024
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Leonard Jokubaitis to a full member (from Affiliate member) for a term ending in 2024.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Leonard Jokubaitis to a full member (from Affiliate member) for a term ending in 2024. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Reappoint Shonali Gaudino to the Transportation Board for a term ending in 2025
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Shonali Gaudino to the Transportation Board for a term ending in 2025.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Shonali Gaudino to the Transportation Board for a term ending in 2025. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Judith Fabricant as the Chair of the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee Chair
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Judith Fabricant as the Chair of the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee Chair
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Judith Fabricant as the Chair of the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee Chair Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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