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October 25, 2022
23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the following meeting minutes: October 14, 2022 October 18, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: October 14, 2022 October 18, 2022
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: October 14, 2022 October 18, 2022 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following authorization to hire requests in the Department of Public Works: 2 - Highway and Sanitation Division - Painter/Laborer Positions - LN2 1 - Water and Sewer Division - Motor...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following authorization to hire requests in the Department of Public Works: 2 - Highway and Sanitation Division - Painter/Laborer Positions - LN2 1 - Water and Sewer Division - Motor Equipment Operator Grade 2 Positions - LN3
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following authorization to hire requests in the Department of Public Works: 2 - Highway and Sanitation Division - Painter/Laborer Positions - LN2 1 - Water and Sewer Division - Motor Equipment Operator Grade 2 Positions - LN3 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Delegate signatory authority for the Round 1 ARPA grant recipients to Miriam Aschkenasy and Mike Sandman
On motion it was, Voted to delegate signatory authority for the Round 1 ARPA grant recipients to Miriam Aschkenasy and Mike Sandman.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to delegate signatory authority for the Round 1 ARPA grant recipients to Miriam Aschkenasy and Mike Sandman. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Authorize and execute the agreement for the purchase from Allegiance Fire & Rescue of a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM Pumper for $634,516.00 (final price including trade in allowance of $93,500.00 for...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize and execute the agreement for the purchase from Allegiance Fire & Rescue of a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM Pumper for $634,516.00 (final price including trade in allowance of $93,500.00 for the 2010 Pierce Arrow XT Aerial Truck, Quint 6) purchased under the HGAC Buy Cooperative Purchasing Program
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize and execute the agreement for the purchase from Allegiance Fire & Rescue of a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM Pumper for $634,516.00 (final price including trade in allowance of $93,500.00 for the 2010 Pierce Arrow XT Aerial Truck, Quint 6) purchased under the HGAC Buy Cooperative Purchasing Program Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Amendment #29 to the contract with William Rawn Architects in the amount of $80,105.00 for extended construction administration services for the Quad and Third Floor Classrooms Renovations...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #29 to the contract with William Rawn Architects in the amount of $80,105.00 for extended construction administration services for the Quad and Third Floor Classrooms Renovations Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #29 to the contract with William Rawn Architects in the amount of $80,105.00 for extended construction administration services for the Quad and Third Floor Classrooms Renovations Project. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Change Order #8 to the contract with NB Kenney in the amount of $17,824.00, furnish and install VFD's for two pumps, Deferred Maintenance Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #8 to the contract with NB Kenney in the amount of $17,824.00, furnish and install VFD's for two pumps, Deferred Maintenance Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #8 to the contract with NB Kenney in the amount of $17,824.00, furnish and install VFD's for two pumps, Deferred Maintenance Project. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Change Order #9 to the contract with NB Kenney in the credit amount of ($44,583.70) for reimbursement to the TOB for costs incurred as a result of a flood, Deferred Maintenance Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #9 to the contract with NB Kenney in the credit amount of ($44,583.70) for reimbursement to the TOB for costs incurred as a result of a flood, Deferred Maintenance Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #9 to the contract with NB Kenney in the credit amount of ($44,583.70) for reimbursement to the TOB for costs incurred as a result of a flood, Deferred Maintenance Project. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Change Order #5 to the contract with Lambrian Construction in the amount of $118,658.00 for various scope changes as described therein
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #5 to the contract with Lambrian Construction in the amount of $118,658.00 for various scope changes as described therein
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #5 to the contract with Lambrian Construction in the amount of $118,658.00 for various scope changes as described therein Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Change Order #27 to the contract with Skanska USA in the amount of $0 for the High School Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #27 to the contract with Skanska USA in the amount of $0 for the High School Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #27 to the contract with Skanska USA in the amount of $0 for the High School Project. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve change order #15 to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $43,150.00 for various scope changes for the Driscoll School project as detailed therein
On motion it was, Voted to approve change order #15 to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $43,150.00 for various scope changes for the Driscoll School project as detailed therein
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve change order #15 to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $43,150.00 for various scope changes for the Driscoll School project as detailed therein Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept an anonymous gift in the amount of $35,664 to support the School-DPW Partnership to promote composting in the schools
On motion it was, Voted to accept an anonymous gift in the amount of $35,664 to support the School-DPW Partnership to promote composting in the schools. The donation includes purchase of the appropriate bins for school composting across the district and field trip for the students to our partner Black Earth's composting facilities.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept an anonymous gift in the amount of $35,664 to support the School-DPW Partnership to promote composting in the schools. The donation includes purchase of the appropriate bins for school composting across the district and field trip for the students to our partner Black Earth's composting facilities. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request in the amount of $120,120.84 related to the reconstruction of Clinton Road
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request in the amount of $120,120.84 related to the reconstruction of Clinton Road.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request in the amount of $120,120.84 related to the reconstruction of Clinton Road. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a contract with TiSales under Neptune's HGCABuy National Cooperative for the purchase of Neptune water meters in the amount of $1,733,099.52
On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with TiSales under Neptune's HGCABuy National Cooperative for the purchase of Neptune water meters in the amount of $1,733,099.52.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with TiSales under Neptune's HGCABuy National Cooperative for the purchase of Neptune water meters in the amount of $1,733,099.52. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following promotions within the Police Department: Deputy Superintendent Kevin Mealy to the rank of Superintendent
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following promotions within the Police Department: Deputy Superintendent Kevin Mealy to the rank of Superintendent
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following promotions within the Police Department: Deputy Superintendent Kevin Mealy to the rank of Superintendent Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Lieutenant Paul Campbell to the rank of Deputy Superintendent
Lieutenant Paul Campbell to the rank of Deputy Superintendent
From the minutes
“Lieutenant Paul Campbell to the rank of Deputy Superintendent Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint the following firefighters in the Fire Department: Thomas Harrington Joshua DelVecchio Daniel Crowley Zaid Shah Shane Walsh
On motion it was, Voted to of appoint the following firefighters in the Fire Department: Thomas Harrington Joshua DelVecchio Daniel Crowley Zaid Shah Shane Walsh
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to of appoint the following firefighters in the Fire Department: Thomas Harrington Joshua DelVecchio Daniel Crowley Zaid Shah Shane Walsh Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the repurposing of the $500,000 allocated as part of BCF's total award towards the BCF's original request and to utilize funding from the contingency voted on June 14, 2022 to the...
On motion it was, Voted: To approve the repurposing of the $500,000 allocated as part of BCF's total award towards the BCF's original request and to utilize funding from the contingency voted on June 14, 2022 to the Recreation Scholarship Program.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Greene
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted: To approve the repurposing of the $500,000 allocated as part of BCF's total award towards the BCF's original request and to utilize funding from the contingency voted on June 14, 2022 to the Recreation Scholarship Program. Aye: Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Bernard Greene.”
Approve the application for a new All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License for Jong Ruay Corp d/b/a TBD at 14 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be
Voted to approve the application for a new All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License for Jong Ruay Corp d/b/a TBD at 14 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application for a new All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License for Jong Ruay Corp d/b/a TBD at 14 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be.”
Approve the application a Common Victualler License for Jong Ruay Corp d/b/a TBD at 14 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Chompon Boonnak
Voted to approve the application a Common Victualler License for Jong Ruay Corp d/b/a TBD at 14 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Chompon Boonnak. The proposed seating is 40 seats. Proposed Operating Hours and proposed Alcoholic are Monday -- Saturday 9:00am - 2:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 2:00am.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application a Common Victualler License for Jong Ruay Corp d/b/a TBD at 14 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Chompon Boonnak. The proposed seating is 40 seats. Proposed Operating Hours and proposed Alcoholic are Monday -- Saturday 9:00am - 2:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 2:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application of a Lodging House transfer from Roger Beckert d/b/a The Longwood Inn to Chai Hospitality Foundation Inc. d/b/a to be determined at 123 Longwood Ave. Resident agent Barbara...
On motion it was, Voted approving the application of a Lodging House transfer from Roger Beckert d/b/a The Longwood Inn to Chai Hospitality Foundation Inc. d/b/a to be determined at 123 Longwood Ave. Resident agent Barbara Parra is staying with transfer. The location consists of 35 rooms total.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted approving the application of a Lodging House transfer from Roger Beckert d/b/a The Longwood Inn to Chai Hospitality Foundation Inc. d/b/a to be determined at 123 Longwood Ave. Resident agent Barbara Parra is staying with transfer. The location consists of 35 rooms total. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Favorable Action on STM 2, Warrant Article 1 as outlined by Ms. Goff's memo
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on STM 2, Warrant Article 1 as outlined by Ms. Goff's memo.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on STM 2, Warrant Article 1 as outlined by Ms. Goff's memo. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Favorable Action 5-0 VOTED: To appropriate $65,000,000 to be expended under the direction of the Building Commission, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board,...
On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action 5-0 VOTED: To appropriate $65,000,000 to be expended under the direction of the Building Commission, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board, to renovate, remediate, and modernize all the Town fire stations, including site work and the reconstruction of Station 5, located at 49 Babcock Street. Any new fire station and the entirety of each renovated fire station will be designed and constructed to be a highly energy efficient building that is consistent with the fossil-fuel-free-construction policy or practice established by the Select Board. And, to meet the appropriation, authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board, to borrow $65,000,000 under General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7 (1), as amended, or pursuant to any other enabling authority.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action 5-0 VOTED: To appropriate $65,000,000 to be expended under the direction of the Building Commission, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board, to renovate, remediate, and modernize all the Town fire stations, including site work and the reconstruction of Station 5, located at 49 Babcock Street. Any new fire station and the entirety of each renovated fire station will be designed and constructed to be a highly energy efficient building that is consistent with the fossil-fuel-free-construction policy or practice established by the Select Board. And, to meet the appropriation, authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board, to borrow $65,000,000 under General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7 (1), as amended, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
No action on Article 11
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 No action on Article 11
Yes: Aschkenasy, Hamilton, SandmanNo: Greene, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 No action on Article 11 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Against: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc.”
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