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September 20, 2022
19 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 meeting minutes from September 13, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from September 13, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from September 13, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the Authorization to Hire request for a Community Engagement Assistant (C-7) in the Department of Planning and Community Development, contingent on the Human Resources Board approval
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Authorization to Hire request for a Community Engagement Assistant (C-7) in the Department of Planning and Community Development, contingent on the Human Resources Board approval.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Authorization to Hire request for a Community Engagement Assistant (C-7) in the Department of Planning and Community Development, contingent on the Human Resources Board approval. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the extension of the feasibility study agreement letter and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign and send to the Massachusetts School Building Authority on behalf of the Select Board
On motion it was, Voted to approve the extension of the feasibility study agreement letter and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign and send to the Massachusetts School Building Authority on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the extension of the feasibility study agreement letter and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign and send to the Massachusetts School Building Authority on behalf of the Select Board. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Execute and approve authorization for a master lease purchase with KS State Bank with an annual cost of $363,750 over a 3 year period, with a 3.872% interest rate, for a total of $1,051,075.41 for...
On motion it was, Voted to execute and approve authorization for a master lease purchase with KS State Bank with an annual cost of $363,750 over a 3 year period, with a 3.872% interest rate, for a total of $1,051,075.41 for 7 heavy duty trucks and equipment for the Department of Public Works, Highway/Sanitation: Chevy 3500 Rack Body Truck, Chevy 6500 Dump, Elgin Street Sweeper; Parks and Open Space: Chevy 6500 Dump Truck, Toro Groundsman Mower; Water and Sewer: Chevy 3500 Service Truck, Chevy 5500 Service Truck
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute and approve authorization for a master lease purchase with KS State Bank with an annual cost of $363,750 over a 3 year period, with a 3.872% interest rate, for a total of $1,051,075.41 for 7 heavy duty trucks and equipment for the Department of Public Works, Highway/Sanitation: Chevy 3500 Rack Body Truck, Chevy 6500 Dump, Elgin Street Sweeper; Parks and Open Space: Chevy 6500 Dump Truck, Toro Groundsman Mower; Water and Sewer: Chevy 3500 Service Truck, Chevy 5500 Service Truck Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the appropriation transfer request within the Planning Department budget: $3,400 from Permanent Full (17201730 - 510101) time to Office Furniture (17201730 - 5A0009)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the appropriation transfer request within the Planning Department budget: $3,400 from Permanent Full (17201730 - 510101) time to Office Furniture (17201730 - 5A0009)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the appropriation transfer request within the Planning Department budget: $3,400 from Permanent Full (17201730 - 510101) time to Office Furniture (17201730 - 5A0009) 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 Melanoma Gala to be held on September 23, 2022 from 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM at 15 Newton Street. 300...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Melanoma Gala to be held on September 23, 2022 from 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM at 15 Newton Street. 300 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 Melanoma Gala to be held on September 23, 2022 from 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM at 15 Newton Street. 300 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 Corporate Tent Dinner to be held on September 28, 2022 from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM at 15 Newton...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Tent Dinner to be held on September 28, 2022 from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM at 15 Newton Street. 75 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 Corporate Tent Dinner to be held on September 28, 2022 from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM at 15 Newton Street. 75 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 Corporate Summer Party to be held on September 30, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at 15 Newton...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Summer Party to be held on September 30, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 200 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 Corporate Summer Party to be held on September 30, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 200 people are expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the request to promote a Sergeant in the Police Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request to promote a Sergeant in the Police Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request to promote a Sergeant in the Police Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a mobile food truck Cenci's Canteen
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a mobile food truck Cenci's Canteen
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a mobile food truck Cenci's Canteen Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application of a Common Victualler for CREMEUX French Patisserie, LLC. d/b/a CREMEUX French Patisserie at 240 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for CREMEUX French Patisserie, LLC. d/b/a CREMEUX French Patisserie at 240 Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Wednesday - Sunday 8:00AM - 6:00PM. Seating will consist of 9 inside seats.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for CREMEUX French Patisserie, LLC. d/b/a CREMEUX French Patisserie at 240 Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Wednesday - Sunday 8:00AM - 6:00PM. Seating will consist of 9 inside seats. Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment CREMEUX French Patisserie, LLC. d/b/a CREMEUX French Patisserie at 240 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of recorded music Wednesday - Sunday 8:00AM - 6:00PM. *Seating increase to 16 seats conditional upon approval from building and health department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application of a new Entertainment CREMEUX French Patisserie, LLC. d/b/a CREMEUX French Patisserie at 240 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment CREMEUX French Patisserie, LLC. d/b/a CREMEUX French Patisserie at 240 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of recorded music Wednesday - Sunday 8:00AM - 6:00PM. *Seating increase to 16 seats conditional upon approval from building and health department.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment CREMEUX French Patisserie, LLC. d/b/a CREMEUX French Patisserie at 240 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of recorded music Wednesday - Sunday 8:00AM - 6:00PM. *Seating increase to 16 seats conditional upon approval from building and health department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Take a position on 25 warrant articles as documented by Melissa Goff
On motion it was, Voted to take a position on 25 warrant articles as documented by Melissa Goff.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to take a position on 25 warrant articles as documented by Melissa Goff. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve an amended version of the Town's remote meeting policy
On motion it was, Voted to approve an amended version of the Town's remote meeting policy
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve an amended version of the Town's remote meeting policy Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Add the Planning Board to the list in the recording of Public Meetings Policy, and to encourage the full Advisory Committee to do so
On motion it was, Voted to add the Planning Board to the list in the recording of Public Meetings Policy, and to encourage the full Advisory Committee to do so.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to add the Planning Board to the list in the recording of Public Meetings Policy, and to encourage the full Advisory Committee to do so. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Reappoint Elizabeth Stillman to the Brookline Commission for women for a term ending in
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Elizabeth Stillman to the Brookline Commission for women for a term ending in
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Elizabeth Stillman to the Brookline Commission for women for a term ending in 2025. Voted to reappoint Meenakshi Garodia to the Brookline Commission for women for a term ending in 2025. Voted to reappoint Hadassah Sarabi-Daunais to the Brookline Commission for women for a term ending in 2025. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Reappoint Meenakshi Garodia to the Brookline Commission for women for a term ending in
Voted to reappoint Meenakshi Garodia to the Brookline Commission for women for a term ending in
From the minutes
“2025. Voted to reappoint Meenakshi Garodia to the Brookline Commission for women for a term ending in 2025. Voted to reappoint Hadassah Sarabi-Daunais to the Brookline Commission for women for a term ending in 2025. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Reappoint Hadassah Sarabi-Daunais to the Brookline Commission for women for a term ending in 2025
Voted to reappoint Hadassah Sarabi-Daunais to the Brookline Commission for women for a term ending in 2025.
From the minutes
“2025. Voted to reappoint Hadassah Sarabi-Daunais to the Brookline Commission for women for a term ending in 2025. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint the following members to the Planning Process Study Committee: John VanScoyoc, Select Board Member Carla Benka Abigail Hiller Jonathan Klein Linda Olson Pehlke Al Raine Felina Silver...
On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following members to the Planning Process Study Committee: John VanScoyoc, Select Board Member Carla Benka Abigail Hiller Jonathan Klein Linda Olson Pehlke Al Raine Felina Silver Robison Jennifer Sullivan Susan Podziba
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following members to the Planning Process Study Committee: John VanScoyoc, Select Board Member Carla Benka Abigail Hiller Jonathan Klein Linda Olson Pehlke Al Raine Felina Silver Robison Jennifer Sullivan Susan Podziba Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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