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December 1, 2022
13 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John VanScoyoc is listed as absent for at least one vote.
- Michael Sandman is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Junior Civil Engineer (EN-3) in the Engineering and Transportation Division of the Department of Public Works
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Junior Civil Engineer (EN-3) in the Engineering and Transportation Division of the Department of Public Works
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, HamiltonJohn VanScoyoc is listed as absent for this vote. Michael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Junior Civil Engineer (EN-3) in the Engineering and Transportation Division of the Department of Public Works Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire for the vacant position within the Planning- Housing Division: Senior Housing Planner (T09)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire for the vacant position within the Planning- Housing Division: Senior Housing Planner (T09)
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, HamiltonJohn VanScoyoc is listed as absent for this vote. Michael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire for the vacant position within the Planning- Housing Division: Senior Housing Planner (T09) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Accept the following four (4) donations in the total amount of $3,100.00 for the Recreation Therapy program: Donation 1: Geoffrey Simons and Patricia Zaremba-Simons $100
On motion it was, Voted to accept the following four (4) donations in the total amount of $3,100.00 for the Recreation Therapy program: Donation 1: Geoffrey Simons and Patricia Zaremba-Simons $100. Donation 2: Molly Adams and Zack Weiner $125 Donation 3: Mike and Susan Weiner $375 Donation 4: Ruiz Family, owners of Little Children Schoolhouse Inc. $2500
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, HamiltonJohn VanScoyoc is listed as absent for this vote. Michael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the following four (4) donations in the total amount of $3,100.00 for the Recreation Therapy program: Donation 1: Geoffrey Simons and Patricia Zaremba-Simons $100. Donation 2: Molly Adams and Zack Weiner $125 Donation 3: Mike and Susan Weiner $375 Donation 4: Ruiz Family, owners of Little Children Schoolhouse Inc. $2500 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve and authorizing the Chair to execute the Town of Brookline's FY 2023 HOME Subrecipient Agreement for the amount of $252,865.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorizing the Chair to execute the Town of Brookline's FY 2023 HOME Subrecipient Agreement for the amount of $252,865.00
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, HamiltonJohn VanScoyoc is listed as absent for this vote. Michael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorizing the Chair to execute the Town of Brookline's FY 2023 HOME Subrecipient Agreement for the amount of $252,865.00 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the proposed contract Amendment #9, with Leftfield, LLC in the amount of $852.50, for printing of bid documents for terrazzo floor change
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed contract Amendment #9, with Leftfield, LLC in the amount of $852.50, for printing of bid documents for terrazzo floor change
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, HamiltonJohn VanScoyoc is listed as absent for this vote. Michael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed contract Amendment #9, with Leftfield, LLC in the amount of $852.50, for printing of bid documents for terrazzo floor change Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the proposed Change Order #16, with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $7,473.00 for various scope changes as described in the attachment
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Change Order #16, with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $7,473.00 for various scope changes as described in the attachment
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, HamiltonJohn VanScoyoc is listed as absent for this vote. Michael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Change Order #16, with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $7,473.00 for various scope changes as described in the attachment Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve proposed Change Order #17, with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $59,562.00 for Eversource conduit re-work and changes to light fixtures
On motion it was, Voted to approve proposed Change Order #17, with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $59,562.00 for Eversource conduit re-work and changes to light fixtures
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, HamiltonJohn VanScoyoc is listed as absent for this vote. Michael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve proposed Change Order #17, with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $59,562.00 for Eversource conduit re-work and changes to light fixtures Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the proposed Change Order #6, with Lambrian Construction in the amount of $174,611.00, for various scope changes as described in the attachment
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Change Order #6, with Lambrian Construction in the amount of $174,611.00, for various scope changes as described in the attachment.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, HamiltonJohn VanScoyoc is listed as absent for this vote. Michael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Change Order #6, with Lambrian Construction in the amount of $174,611.00, for various scope changes as described in the attachment. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the proposed contract Amendment #30, with William Rawn Architects in the amount of $89,658.00 for streetscape design and construction administration
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed contract Amendment #30, with William Rawn Architects in the amount of $89,658.00 for streetscape design and construction administration
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, HamiltonJohn VanScoyoc is listed as absent for this vote. Michael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed contract Amendment #30, with William Rawn Architects in the amount of $89,658.00 for streetscape design and construction administration Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman.”
Favorable Action 5-0 to reconsider Article 36
It was voted, Favorable Action 5-0 to reconsider Article 36
From the minutes
“It was voted, Favorable Action 5-0 to reconsider Article 36 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
No Action on Article 36
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 36
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Hamilton, SandmanNo: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 36 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Against: John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 41 as submitted by the petitioners
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on Article 41 as submitted by the petitioners.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocNo: Greene
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on Article 41 as submitted by the petitioners. Aye: Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Against: Bernard Greene.”
Reappoint Jonathan Kapust to the Transportation Board for a term ending in August 2025
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Jonathan Kapust to the Transportation Board for a term ending in August 2025.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Jonathan Kapust to the Transportation Board for a term ending in August 2025. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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