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September 28, 2022
23 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc, Bernard Greene, 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 September 20, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from September 20, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from September 20, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Advisory Committee's authorization of a transfer from the Town's Liability/Catastrophe Fund to pay for settlement of (i) two pre-suit claims by current employees who allege unlawful sexual...
Voted to approve Advisory Committee's authorization of a transfer from the Town's Liability/Catastrophe Fund to pay for settlement of (i) two pre-suit claims by current employees who allege unlawful sexual harassment
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve Advisory Committee's authorization of a transfer from the Town's Liability/Catastrophe Fund to pay for settlement of (i) two pre-suit claims by current employees who allege unlawful sexual harassment Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Advisory Committee's authorization of a transfer from the Town's Liability/Catastrophe Fund to pay for settlement of the matter of Mary Kirimi vs
Voted to approve Advisory Committee's authorization of a transfer from the Town's Liability/Catastrophe Fund to pay for settlement of the matter of Mary Kirimi vs. Town of Brookline U.S. Dist Ct. Civil Action Number 20-12127, a former Library employee who alleges unlawful retaliation
Yes: Aschkenasy, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Greene
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve Advisory Committee's authorization of a transfer from the Town's Liability/Catastrophe Fund to pay for settlement of the matter of Mary Kirimi vs. Town of Brookline U.S. Dist Ct. Civil Action Number 20-12127, a former Library employee who alleges unlawful retaliation Aye: Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Bernard Greene.”
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into any agreement on behalf of the Select Board memorializing these proposed settlements
Voted to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into any agreement on behalf of the Select Board memorializing these proposed settlements.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into any agreement on behalf of the Select Board memorializing these proposed settlements. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Create a Golf course Enterprise Gift Account and accepting a donation of $50,000 for the Golf Course Enterprise Fund in the Recreation Department budget
On motion it was, Voted to create a Golf course Enterprise Gift Account and accepting a donation of $50,000 for the Golf Course Enterprise Fund in the Recreation Department budget.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to create a Golf course Enterprise Gift Account and accepting a donation of $50,000 for the Golf Course Enterprise Fund in the Recreation Department budget. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Driscoll School Project, Amendment #21 to the contract with Jonathan Levi Architects in the amount of $10,780.00 for rain garden redesign
On motion it was, Voted to approve Driscoll School Project, Amendment #21 to the contract with Jonathan Levi Architects in the amount of $10,780.00 for rain garden redesign
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Driscoll School Project, Amendment #21 to the contract with Jonathan Levi Architects in the amount of $10,780.00 for rain garden redesign Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Driscoll School Project, Change Order #14 to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $217,397.00 for various additions and deletions to contract work
On motion it was, Voted to approve Driscoll School Project, Change Order #14 to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $217,397.00 for various additions and deletions to contract work
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Driscoll School Project, Change Order #14 to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $217,397.00 for various additions and deletions to contract work Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Change Order #26 with Skanska in the amount of zero (0) dollars related to the Brookline High School projects
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #26 with Skanska in the amount of zero (0) dollars related to the Brookline High School projects
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #26 with Skanska in the amount of zero (0) dollars related to the Brookline High School projects Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to Ron Pearl d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on October 1, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM at 15...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to Ron Pearl d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on October 1, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM at 15 Newton Street. 200 people are expected to attend.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to Ron Pearl d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on October 1, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM at 15 Newton Street. 200 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 Tented Wedding to be held on October 8, 2022 from 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 200...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Tented Wedding to be held on October 8, 2022 from 4:30 PM - 11:00 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 Tented Wedding to be held on October 8, 2022 from 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 200 people are expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Grant an extension to the earlier issued Noise By-Law waiver given Aetna Bridge Co. (running 9/23 - 10/2) for the newly needed period extending from 7:00PM, Friday, October 7, 2022 through 8:30AM,...
On motion it was, Voted to grant an extension to the earlier issued Noise By-Law waiver given Aetna Bridge Co. (running 9/23 - 10/2) for the newly needed period extending from 7:00PM, Friday, October 7, 2022 through 8:30AM, Sunday, October 16, 2022, again piggy-backing on a planned MBTA 9-day Greenline D-branch shutdown, to allow for the craning and setting of the rehabilitated Carlton St Footbridge span and associated work above the MBTA tracks.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant an extension to the earlier issued Noise By-Law waiver given Aetna Bridge Co. (running 9/23 - 10/2) for the newly needed period extending from 7:00PM, Friday, October 7, 2022 through 8:30AM, Sunday, October 16, 2022, again piggy-backing on a planned MBTA 9-day Greenline D-branch shutdown, to allow for the craning and setting of the rehabilitated Carlton St Footbridge span and associated work above the MBTA tracks. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the submission of the schematic design package as presented this evening
Voted to approve the submission of the schematic design package as presented this evening.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Hamilton, SandmanNo: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the submission of the schematic design package as presented this evening. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Against: John VanScoyoc.”
Approve budget for the pierce School project: $210,337,922 as amended
Voted to approve budget for the pierce School project: $210,337,922 as amended.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Greene
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve budget for the pierce School project: $210,337,922 as amended. Aye: Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Bernard Greene.”
On the main motion budget for the pierce School project: $210,337,922
Voted on the main motion budget for the pierce School project: $210,337,922.
From the minutes
“3. Voted on the main motion budget for the pierce School project: $210,337,922. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Execute the Warrant for the State Election on November 8, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to execute the Warrant for the State Election on November 8, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute the Warrant for the State Election on November 8, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve times and locations for in-person early voting for the State Election on November 8, 2022
Voted to approve times and locations for in-person early voting for the State Election on November 8, 2022.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve times and locations for in-person early voting for the State Election on November 8, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Assign police details for the State Election on November 8, 2022
Voted to assign police details for the State Election on November 8, 2022.
From the minutes
“Voted to assign police details for the State Election on November 8, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Favorable Action on Article 7 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7 as submitted. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Favorable Action on Article 5
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 5
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 5 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Favorable Action on Article 8
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 8
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 8 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Ernie Frey to the Registrars of Voters
On motion it was, Voted 4-1-1 to appoint Ernie Frey to the Registrars of Voters
The minutes give the count as 4-1-1, but the roll call reads: Bernard Greene yes, John VanScoyoc yes, Michael Sandman yes, Heather Hamilton no, Miriam Aschkenasy abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1-1 to appoint Ernie Frey to the Registrars of Voters Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman Against: Heather Hamilton Abstained: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Ravin Bhatia to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a tem ending in 2025
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Ravin Bhatia to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a tem ending in 2025.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Ravin Bhatia to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a tem ending in 2025. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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