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April 11, 2023
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: 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: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the minutes from April 4, 2023
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from April 4, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from April 4, 2023. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following Manager(s) for Sanctuary Medicinals, 1451 Beacon Street: Michelle Martinez Dahlia Hill
Question of approving the following Manager(s) for Sanctuary Medicinals, 1451 Beacon Street: Michelle Martinez Dahlia Hill
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following Manager(s) for Sanctuary Medicinals, 1451 Beacon Street: Michelle Martinez Dahlia Hill Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following Authorization to Hire request, vacant position within the Building Department: Local Building Inspector (GN-12)
Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request, vacant position within the Building Department: Local Building Inspector (GN-12)
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request, vacant position within the Building Department: Local Building Inspector (GN-12) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Extra Work Order No. 15 in the amount of $69,637.00 for D'Allessandro Corporation, Contract No. PW/14-19, "Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control
Question of approving Extra Work Order No. 15 in the amount of $69,637.00 for D'Allessandro Corporation, Contract No. PW/14-19, "Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control
From the minutes
“Question of approving Extra Work Order No. 15 in the amount of $69,637.00 for D'Allessandro Corporation, Contract No. PW/14-19, "Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the local ballot mailer for the May 2, 2023 Town Election as prepared by Town Counsel with the edit to question three as indicated, taking out the word question
On motion it was, Voted to approve the local ballot mailer for the May 2, 2023 Town Election as prepared by Town Counsel with the edit to question three as indicated, taking out the word question.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the local ballot mailer for the May 2, 2023 Town Election as prepared by Town Counsel with the edit to question three as indicated, taking out the word question. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the special outdoor dining licenses for the following restaurants: Punch Bowl Hamilton
On motion it was, Voted to approve the special outdoor dining licenses for the following restaurants: Punch Bowl Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the special outdoor dining licenses for the following restaurants: Punch Bowl Hamilton Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the proposed slate for the second round of American Rescue Plan Act funds as presented by the American Rescue Plan Submission Review Committee subject to satisfactory terms and conditions...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed slate for the second round of American Rescue Plan Act funds as presented by the American Rescue Plan Submission Review Committee subject to satisfactory terms and conditions specified by the Town, minus the allocation to the Brookline for Racial Justice and Equity allocation of $475k.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed slate for the second round of American Rescue Plan Act funds as presented by the American Rescue Plan Submission Review Committee subject to satisfactory terms and conditions specified by the Town, minus the allocation to the Brookline for Racial Justice and Equity allocation of $475k. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman Against: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on article 9
On motion it was, Voted, 3-1 Favorable Action on article 9
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 3-1 Favorable Action on article 9 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman Against: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on article 22
On motion it was, Voted, 2-2 Favorable Action on article 22
Yes: Aschkenasy, SandmanNo: Greene, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 2-2 Favorable Action on article 22 Aye: Michael Sandman, Miriam Aschkenasy Against: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc,.”
Favorable Action on article 16
On motion it was, Voted, 4-0 Favorable Action on article 16
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 4-0 Favorable Action on article 16 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Lisa Leger as the Chamber of Commerce Representative
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Lisa Leger as the Chamber of Commerce Representative
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Lisa Leger as the Chamber of Commerce Representative Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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