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April 4, 2023
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from: March 21, 2023 March 28, 2023
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from: March 21, 2023 March 28, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from: March 21, 2023 March 28, 2023. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a grant from National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in the amount of $5,000 for the Medical Reserve Corps to be used for emergency preparedness
Question of accepting a grant from National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in the amount of $5,000 for the Medical Reserve Corps to be used for emergency preparedness.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting a grant from National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in the amount of $5,000 for the Medical Reserve Corps to be used for emergency preparedness. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $5,000 from MEMA"s Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) to update Brookline's Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan
Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $5,000 from MEMA"s Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) to update Brookline's Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $5,000 from MEMA"s Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) to update Brookline's Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve contract MRC23-0102 with the National Association of County and City Health Officials in the amount of $5,000 for emergency preparedness supplies
Question of approving contract MRC23-0102 with the National Association of County and City Health Officials in the amount of $5,000 for emergency preparedness supplies.
From the minutes
“Question of approving contract MRC23-0102 with the National Association of County and City Health Officials in the amount of $5,000 for emergency preparedness supplies. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation department: Recreation Leader
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation department: Recreation Leader
From the minutes
“Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation department: Recreation Leader Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works: Cemetery Supervisor (GN-9) Pipe layer/laborer (LN-02)
Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works: Cemetery Supervisor (GN-9) Pipe layer/laborer (LN-02)
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Works: Cemetery Supervisor (GN-9) Pipe layer/laborer (LN-02) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following Authorization to Hire Request from the Police Department: Lieutenant (Provisional) Sergeant (Civil Service)
Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire Request from the Police Department: Lieutenant (Provisional) Sergeant (Civil Service)
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire Request from the Police Department: Lieutenant (Provisional) Sergeant (Civil Service) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following appropriation request from the Health Department for office supplies in the amount of $7,000: from: 51005110 health admin 524005 medical/hospital services $1,000.00 to:...
Question of approving the following appropriation request from the Health Department for office supplies in the amount of $7,000: from: 51005110 health admin 524005 medical/hospital services $1,000.00 to: 51005110 health admin 531012 office supplies $1,000.00 from: 51005110 health admin 524010 professional/technical services $6,000.00 to: 51005110 health admin 531012 office supplies $6,000.00
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following appropriation request from the Health Department for office supplies in the amount of $7,000: from: 51005110 health admin 524005 medical/hospital services $1,000.00 to: 51005110 health admin 531012 office supplies $1,000.00 from: 51005110 health admin 524010 professional/technical services $6,000.00 to: 51005110 health admin 531012 office supplies $6,000.00 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following appropriation transfer request from the police department of $275,955.00: From: 2112020 510101 perm full time $275,955 To: 21002020 5A0003 public safety equip $78,783 To:...
Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request from the police department of $275,955.00: From: 2112020 510101 perm full time $275,955 To: 21002020 5A0003 public safety equip $78,783 To: 21002010 524006 training and consulting $52,576 To: 21002020 539035/539031 uniforms/supplies $43,291 To: 21002020 551099 training $20,000 To: 21002020 5A001 automobiles $66,193 To: 21002020 539031 equipment $15,112
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request from the police department of $275,955.00: From: 2112020 510101 perm full time $275,955 To: 21002020 5A0003 public safety equip $78,783 To: 21002010 524006 training and consulting $52,576 To: 21002020 539035/539031 uniforms/supplies $43,291 To: 21002020 551099 training $20,000 To: 21002020 5A001 automobiles $66,193 To: 21002020 539031 equipment $15,112 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Authorize the following appropriation request from the Advisory Committee for $155.00 for a conference attendance From: 13101310 533210 AC Meals and receptions $155.00 To: 13101310 551099 AC...
Question of authorizing the following appropriation request from the Advisory Committee for $155.00 for a conference attendance From: 13101310 533210 AC Meals and receptions $155.00 To: 13101310 551099 AC conferences $155.00
From the minutes
“Question of authorizing the following appropriation request from the Advisory Committee for $155.00 for a conference attendance From: 13101310 533210 AC Meals and receptions $155.00 To: 13101310 551099 AC conferences $155.00 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a donation in the amount of $250.00 from the Town of Weston to support the Hidden Brookline Walking Tour conducted by Barbara Brown
Question of accepting a donation in the amount of $250.00 from the Town of Weston to support the Hidden Brookline Walking Tour conducted by Barbara Brown.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting a donation in the amount of $250.00 from the Town of Weston to support the Hidden Brookline Walking Tour conducted by Barbara Brown. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the marijuana equity policy, as edited by the Select Board with regard to Sections 3 and 4, and to authorize the Town Administrator to insert into Section 1 prefatory language adopted from...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the marijuana equity policy, as edited by the Select Board with regard to Sections 3 and 4, and to authorize the Town Administrator to insert into Section 1 prefatory language adopted from Chapter 94G regarding the purpose of the policy being to assist those historically disproportionately impacted by antimarijuana enforcement laws."
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the marijuana equity policy, as edited by the Select Board with regard to Sections 3 and 4, and to authorize the Town Administrator to insert into Section 1 prefatory language adopted from Chapter 94G regarding the purpose of the policy being to assist those historically disproportionately impacted by antimarijuana enforcement laws." Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Issue the Warrant for the Annual Town Election scheduled for May 2, 2023
Voted to issue the Warrant for the Annual Town Election scheduled for May 2, 2023
From the minutes
“1. Voted to issue the Warrant for the Annual Town Election scheduled for May 2, 2023 2. Voted to issue the Warrant for the Special State Primary scheduled for May 2, 2023 3. Voted to authorize police details for the May 2, 2023 Elections Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Issue the Warrant for the Special State Primary scheduled for May 2, 2023
Voted to issue the Warrant for the Special State Primary scheduled for May 2, 2023
From the minutes
“2. Voted to issue the Warrant for the Special State Primary scheduled for May 2, 2023 3. Voted to authorize police details for the May 2, 2023 Elections Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Authorize police details for the May 2, 2023 Elections
Voted to authorize police details for the May 2, 2023 Elections
From the minutes
“3. Voted to authorize police details for the May 2, 2023 Elections Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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