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November 29, 2022
19 recorded votes, 2 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
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 November 17, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from November 17, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from November 17, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Award and execute contract PW/22-03 "Complete Street Improvements on Beacon Street, Harvard Street and Hammond Street" with Richard D'Ambrosia Inc., in the amount of $206,085.00
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract PW/22-03 "Complete Street Improvements on Beacon Street, Harvard Street and Hammond Street" with Richard D'Ambrosia Inc., in the amount of $206,085.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract PW/22-03 "Complete Street Improvements on Beacon Street, Harvard Street and Hammond Street" with Richard D'Ambrosia Inc., in the amount of $206,085.00 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a contract with Environmental Partners, for professional survey, design and engineering services for the following roadways identified as part of the DPW Transportation and Mobility Plan...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with Environmental Partners, for professional survey, design and engineering services for the following roadways identified as part of the DPW Transportation and Mobility Plan for a not to exceed value of $372,800.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with Environmental Partners, for professional survey, design and engineering services for the following roadways identified as part of the DPW Transportation and Mobility Plan for a not to exceed value of $372,800. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve and authorize the Chair or her designee to execute the following FY2023 CDBG Sub-recipient Agreements: Council on Aging - Brookline TRIPPS Program -$32,767.00 Brookline Community Mental...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Chair or her designee to execute the following FY2023 CDBG Sub-recipient Agreements: Council on Aging - Brookline TRIPPS Program -$32,767.00 Brookline Community Mental Health -BCCMH Peer Support - $32,100.00 Brookline Housing Authority - BHA Resident Capital Improvements High Street Veterans - $298,203.00 Steps to Success Inc. - Work Connections/Youth training Program - 46,000.00 Brookline Housing Authority - BHA Resident Services-Self Sufficiency Program -$ 41,800.00 Brookline Food Bank - Food Security $ 36,000.00 Caritas Communities - Capital Improvements $30,000.00 Specialized Housing - 67 Winchester Street Condo Assn Capital Project - $ 30,000.00 Brookline Improvement Coalition -Capital Project - Fire Safety $ 27,650.00
From the minutes
“1. On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Chair or her designee to execute the following FY2023 CDBG Sub-recipient Agreements: Council on Aging - Brookline TRIPPS Program -$32,767.00 Brookline Community Mental Health -BCCMH Peer Support - $32,100.00 Brookline Housing Authority - BHA Resident Capital Improvements High Street Veterans - $298,203.00 Steps to Success Inc. - Work Connections/Youth training Program - 46,000.00 Brookline Housing Authority - BHA Resident Services-Self Sufficiency Program -$ 41,800.00 Brookline Food Bank - Food Security $ 36,000.00 Caritas Communities - Capital Improvements $30,000.00 Specialized Housing - 67 Winchester Street Condo Assn Capital Project - $ 30,000.00 Brookline Improvement Coalition -Capital Project - Fire Safety $ 27,650.00 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following budgets for the FY 2023 CDBG Grant Allocation per the FY2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan: Program Management - Program Administration -$152,890.00 $98,664.00 Housing - Housing...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budgets for the FY 2023 CDBG Grant Allocation per the FY2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan: Program Management - Program Administration -$152,890.00 $98,664.00 Housing - Housing Administration $281,706.00 Affordable Housing $25,000.00 Department of Planning and Community Development -Economic Development Small Business Assistance Program $15,000.00 Department of Public Works Audible Pedestrian Signals 1832G023 6T0022 $ 110,000.00
From the minutes
“2. On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budgets for the FY 2023 CDBG Grant Allocation per the FY2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan: Program Management - Program Administration -$152,890.00 $98,664.00 Housing - Housing Administration $281,706.00 Affordable Housing $25,000.00 Department of Planning and Community Development -Economic Development Small Business Assistance Program $15,000.00 Department of Public Works Audible Pedestrian Signals 1832G023 6T0022 $ 110,000.00 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following budget reallocations for the CDBG Grant for expenditure in the Town's FY 2023 Annual Action Plan: FROM FY 21 ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM INCOME Transfer From - FY 21 Activities...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget reallocations for the CDBG Grant for expenditure in the Town's FY 2023 Annual Action Plan: FROM FY 21 ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM INCOME Transfer From - FY 21 Activities Amount Account # CD Administration $ 7,162.71 1801G021 Work Connections Training Program $ 29,567.59 1803G021 Comprehensive Planning $ 16,197.46 1804G021 Housing Division $ 18,909.56 1805G021 Council on Aging $ 918.41 1824G021 BCCMH Case Management $ 99.90 1887G021 BIC - Civil Services $ 9,965.00 1855G021 Transfer From FY 2022 PI FY 2022 Program Income Amount $ 55,500.00 Account 1500SG01
From the minutes
“3. On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget reallocations for the CDBG Grant for expenditure in the Town's FY 2023 Annual Action Plan: FROM FY 21 ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM INCOME Transfer From - FY 21 Activities Amount Account # CD Administration $ 7,162.71 1801G021 Work Connections Training Program $ 29,567.59 1803G021 Comprehensive Planning $ 16,197.46 1804G021 Housing Division $ 18,909.56 1805G021 Council on Aging $ 918.41 1824G021 BCCMH Case Management $ 99.90 1887G021 BIC - Civil Services $ 9,965.00 1855G021 Transfer From FY 2022 PI FY 2022 Program Income Amount $ 55,500.00 Account 1500SG01 TO FY 2023 ACTIVITIES To - FY 23 Activities Amount Affordable Housing $ 22,820.63 1899G021 BHA Capital Projects $ 30,000.00 1807G021 Caritas Communities $ 20,000.00 1863G021 BIC-Fire Safety $ 10,000.00 1851G021 TOTAL $ 82,820.63 Transfer To FY 2023 Activity Amount Account BHA Capital Project $ 55,500.00 1807G023 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverage Sales License to Jeffrey Crosby d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Holiday Party to be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM at 15...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverage Sales License to Jeffrey Crosby d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Holiday Party to be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM at 15 Newton Street. 50 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverage Sales License to Jeffrey Crosby d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Holiday Party to be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM at 15 Newton Street. 50 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverage Sales License to Joe Nolan d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Holiday Party to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverage Sales License to Joe Nolan d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Holiday Party to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 75-100 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverage Sales License to Joe Nolan d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Holiday Party to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 75-100 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following promotions in the Police Department: Officer Kerry Keaveney to the rank of Sergeant Officer Keith Lacy to the rank of Sergeant Officer Timothy Yee to the rank of Sergeant
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following promotions in the Police Department: Officer Kerry Keaveney to the rank of Sergeant Officer Keith Lacy to the rank of Sergeant Officer Timothy Yee to the rank of Sergeant
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following promotions in the Police Department: Officer Kerry Keaveney to the rank of Sergeant Officer Keith Lacy to the rank of Sergeant Officer Timothy Yee to the rank of Sergeant Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Reconsider Article 2
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 2
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 2 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Favorable Action on Article 2
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 2.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 2. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
No Action on the Grossman/Ananian amendment
Voted 4-1 No Action on the Grossman/Ananian amendment.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy
From the minutes
“Voted 4-1 No Action on the Grossman/Ananian amendment. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman Against: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
No Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation- resolution
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 No Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation- resolution
Yes: Aschkenasy, Hamilton, SandmanNo: Greene, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 No Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation- resolution Aye: Heather Hamilton, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Against: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc.”
Have a joint public hearing on the three Grant of Locations
On motion it was, Voted to have a joint public hearing on the three Grant of Locations
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to have a joint public hearing on the three Grant of Locations Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the petition of 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...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of 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 ways: St Mary's Street - southeasterly from MH#17753 just south of Beacon Street a distance of about 402 feet to new manhole MH#8928
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of 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 ways: St Mary's Street - southeasterly from MH#17753 just south of Beacon Street a distance of about 402 feet to new manhole MH#8928 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of 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 ways: Auburn Street - northwesterly from MH4028, approximately 112.6' west of Harvard Street, a distance of about 21 feet to new manhole MH30836
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of 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 ways: Auburn Street - northwesterly from MH4028, approximately 112.6' west of Harvard Street, a distance of about 21 feet to new manhole MH30836 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of 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 ways: Independence Drive - northwesterly from MH20611, approximately 280' southwest of Gerry Rd, a distance of about 50 feet to private property at #117-113 Independence Drive pg. 9
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of 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 ways: Independence Drive - northwesterly from MH20611, approximately 280' southwest of Gerry Rd, a distance of about 50 feet to private property at #117-113 Independence Drive pg. 9 Ms. Callender noted that this request is to provide electrical service into a new structure by the trash and recycling building. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Jody leader to the Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee for a term ending in August 2026
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Jody leader to the Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee for a term ending in August 2026
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Jody leader to the Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee for a term ending in August 2026 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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