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May 31, 2023
20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren
Absent: None
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Approve the following meeting minutes: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Wednesday, May 24, 2023
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month in the Town of Brookline
Question of approving the proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month in the Town of Brookline. SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE PROCLAMATION Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month in the Town of Brookline WHEREAS, the Town of Brookline has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) community and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity and equity for all people in the community; and WHEREAS, many of the residents, students, town employees, and business owners within the Town of Brookline who contribute to the enrichment of our Town are a part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community; and WHEREAS, various advancements have been made with respect to equitable treatment of lesbians, gay men, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning persons throughout the nation, but there continues to be discrimination against people from this community and around the world making it important for municipalities like Brookline to stand up and show support for our residents who are affected; and WHEREAS, several cities across the United States recognize and celebrate June as LGBTQ Pride Month; and WHEREAS, June has become a symbolic month in which lesbians, gay men, bisexual people, transgender, questioning persons, and supporters come together in various celebrations of pride; and WHEREAS, the rainbow flag, also known as the LGBTQ Pride flag or gay pride flag, has been used since the 1970s as a symbol of Lesbian, Gay, Bis
From the minutes
“Question of approving the proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month in the Town of Brookline. SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE PROCLAMATION Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month in the Town of Brookline WHEREAS, the Town of Brookline has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) community and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity and equity for all people in the community; and WHEREAS, many of the residents, students, town employees, and business owners within the Town of Brookline who contribute to the enrichment of our Town are a part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community; and WHEREAS, various advancements have been made with respect to equitable treatment of lesbians, gay men, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning persons throughout the nation, but there continues to be discrimination against people from this community and around the world making it important for municipalities like Brookline to stand up and show support for our residents who are affected; and WHEREAS, several cities across the United States recognize and celebrate June as LGBTQ Pride Month; and WHEREAS, June has become a symbolic month in which lesbians, gay men, bisexual people, transgender, questioning persons, and supporters come together in various celebrations of pride; and WHEREAS, the rainbow flag, also known as the LGBTQ Pride flag or gay pride flag, has been used since the 1970s as a symbol of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning pride and LGBTQ social movements; and WHEREAS, painting the pride crosswalk at Town Hall further symbolizes the Town's celebration of diversity and support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning community. NOW THEREFORE, the Select Board of the Town of Brookline, Massachusetts does hereby proclaim the month of June as LGBTQ Pride month in the Town of Brookline, and invites everyone to reflect on ways we all can live and work together with a commitment to mutual respect and understanding, and further, recognizes Pride Month by painting a Pride Crosswalk outside of Town Hall and at Lincoln School in collaboration of the GSA and Rainbow Club Advisors. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Information Technology Department: Principal Cybersecurity Analyst (T-13)
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Information Technology Department: Principal Cybersecurity Analyst (T-13)
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Information Technology Department: Principal Cybersecurity Analyst (T-13) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Accept a grant from the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management/Urban Areas Security Initiative under the cyber security initiatives goal area for the Brookline the Information Technologies...
Question of accepting a grant from the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management/Urban Areas Security Initiative under the cyber security initiatives goal area for the Brookline the Information Technologies Department's acquisition of a 3rd Party Vendor Management Service to rate and manage vendor security postures in the amount of $6,314.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting a grant from the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management/Urban Areas Security Initiative under the cyber security initiatives goal area for the Brookline the Information Technologies Department's acquisition of a 3rd Party Vendor Management Service to rate and manage vendor security postures in the amount of $6,314. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve Extra Work Order No. 3 for work done by M. Neves, Inc. related to Contract No. PW/23-01 for school grounds maintenance in the amount of $12,888
Question of approving Extra Work Order No. 3 for work done by M. Neves, Inc. related to Contract No. PW/23-01 for school grounds maintenance in the amount of $12,888.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Extra Work Order No. 3 for work done by M. Neves, Inc. related to Contract No. PW/23-01 for school grounds maintenance in the amount of $12,888. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve Contract PW/23-21 "Sewer System Rehabilitation" with National Water Main Cleaning Company, Canton MA in the amount of $807,567
Question of approving Contract PW/23-21 "Sewer System Rehabilitation" with National Water Main Cleaning Company, Canton MA in the amount of $807,567.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Contract PW/23-21 "Sewer System Rehabilitation" with National Water Main Cleaning Company, Canton MA in the amount of $807,567. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Libraries for the following positions: Librarian III - Reference (T306) Librarian III - Branch Supervisor (T306)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Libraries for the following positions: Librarian III - Reference (T306) Librarian III - Branch Supervisor (T306)
From the minutes
“Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Libraries for the following positions: Librarian III - Reference (T306) Librarian III - Branch Supervisor (T306) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following appropriation transfer within the Council on Aging budget in a total of $3,828: From: 54152 522010 office equipment/ repair & maintenance $143.00 54142 523010 office...
Question of approving the following appropriation transfer within the Council on Aging budget in a total of $3,828: From: 54152 522010 office equipment/ repair & maintenance $143.00 54142 523010 office equip/leases$796.00 54152 523043 Parking rentals/leases $300.00 To: 54156 561030 Water $1239.00 From: 54152 523043 Parking rentals /leases $680.00 54155 553010 profess dues $1909.00 To: 54156 561010 Electricity $2589.00
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following appropriation transfer within the Council on Aging budget in a total of $3,828: From: 54152 522010 office equipment/ repair & maintenance $143.00 54142 523010 office equip/leases$796.00 54152 523043 Parking rentals/leases $300.00 To: 54156 561030 Water $1239.00 From: 54152 523043 Parking rentals /leases $680.00 54155 553010 profess dues $1909.00 To: 54156 561010 Electricity $2589.00 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve an appropriation transfer request from the Department of Public Works - Parks and Open Space in the amount of 82,500.00 as follows: From: 46004601 510101 Conservation Salaries $7,000...
Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Department of Public Works - Parks and Open Space in the amount of 82,500.00 as follows: From: 46004601 510101 Conservation Salaries $7,000 46004650 510101 Parks/Public Grounds Salaries $30,000 46004680 510101 Forestry Salaries $20,000 46004690 510101 Cemetery Salaries $5,000 46004601 525030 Printing Services $2,000 46004651 523599 Landscape Services $18,500 To: 46004650 561030 Water/Sewer $75,000 46004650 561011 Natural Gas $7,500
From the minutes
“Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Department of Public Works - Parks and Open Space in the amount of 82,500.00 as follows: From: 46004601 510101 Conservation Salaries $7,000 46004650 510101 Parks/Public Grounds Salaries $30,000 46004680 510101 Forestry Salaries $20,000 46004690 510101 Cemetery Salaries $5,000 46004601 525030 Printing Services $2,000 46004651 523599 Landscape Services $18,500 To: 46004650 561030 Water/Sewer $75,000 46004650 561011 Natural Gas $7,500 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve an appropriation transfer request from the Department of Public Works in the amount of $75,000.00 as follows: From: 40004102 510101 Transportation Salaries $50,000 40004300 523593 Solid...
Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Department of Public Works in the amount of $75,000.00 as follows: From: 40004102 510101 Transportation Salaries $50,000 40004300 523593 Solid Waste Services $25,000 To: 42004900 561021 Unleaded Gasoline $30,000 42004900 561022 Diesel $35,000 42004250 561010 Electricity $8,000 42004900 561011 Natural Gas $2,000
From the minutes
“Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Department of Public Works in the amount of $75,000.00 as follows: From: 40004102 510101 Transportation Salaries $50,000 40004300 523593 Solid Waste Services $25,000 To: 42004900 561021 Unleaded Gasoline $30,000 42004900 561022 Diesel $35,000 42004250 561010 Electricity $8,000 42004900 561011 Natural Gas $2,000 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve an appropriation transfer request from the Department of Public Works Divisions in the amount of $93,500.00 as follows: From: 46004651 523599 Parks & Open Space Landscape Services $30,000...
Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Department of Public Works Divisions in the amount of $93,500.00 as follows: From: 46004651 523599 Parks & Open Space Landscape Services $30,000 To: 42004230 523070 Snow & Ice Motor Vehicle Services $30,000 From: 40004010 551099 Education/Training $3,500 40004300 523593 Solid Waste Services $60,000 To: 42004230 534230 Snow & Ice Motor Vehicle Supplies $63,500
From the minutes
“Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Department of Public Works Divisions in the amount of $93,500.00 as follows: From: 46004651 523599 Parks & Open Space Landscape Services $30,000 To: 42004230 523070 Snow & Ice Motor Vehicle Services $30,000 From: 40004010 551099 Education/Training $3,500 40004300 523593 Solid Waste Services $60,000 To: 42004230 534230 Snow & Ice Motor Vehicle Supplies $63,500 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a reserve fund transfer request from the Commissioner of Public Works, Erin Gallentine, in the amount of $447,142.00 and submit it to the Advisory Committee for approval
On motion it was, Voted to approve a reserve fund transfer request from the Commissioner of Public Works, Erin Gallentine, in the amount of $447,142.00 and submit it to the Advisory Committee for approval. From: Reserve Fund $447,142.00 To: 42004230 510300 $ From: 42004230 510300 $147,683 42004230 522016 $1,200 42004230 522070 $5,457 42004230 523011 $248 42004230 523070 $47,272 42004230 524010 $ 5,650 42004230 524058 $14,168 42004230 525022 $10,845 42004230 525030 $7,555 42004230 534110 $92,061 42004230 534213 $13,359 42004230 534230 $ 88,127 42004230 551099 $ 2,000 42004230 558005 $ 11,517
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a reserve fund transfer request from the Commissioner of Public Works, Erin Gallentine, in the amount of $447,142.00 and submit it to the Advisory Committee for approval. From: Reserve Fund $447,142.00 To: 42004230 510300 $ From: 42004230 510300 $147,683 42004230 522016 $1,200 42004230 522070 $5,457 42004230 523011 $248 42004230 523070 $47,272 42004230 524010 $ 5,650 42004230 524058 $14,168 42004230 525022 $10,845 42004230 525030 $7,555 42004230 534110 $92,061 42004230 534213 $13,359 42004230 534230 $ 88,127 42004230 551099 $ 2,000 42004230 558005 $ 11,517 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer request from Ben Kaufman, Town Clerk, in the amount of $90,000 for Election expenses and to be submitted to the Advisory Committee for approval: From: Reserve...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer request from Ben Kaufman, Town Clerk, in the amount of $90,000 for Election expenses and to be submitted to the Advisory Committee for approval: From: Reserve Fund $90,000 To: 16201620 510101 $66,300 16201620 531012 $18,000 16201620 533210 $5,700
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer request from Ben Kaufman, Town Clerk, in the amount of $90,000 for Election expenses and to be submitted to the Advisory Committee for approval: From: Reserve Fund $90,000 To: 16201620 510101 $66,300 16201620 531012 $18,000 16201620 533210 $5,700 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a Reserve Fund Transfer Request from Charlie Young, Assistant Town Administrator in the amount of $25,00 for Town Meeting expenses, and to submit to the Advisory Committee for approval
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer Request from Charlie Young, Assistant Town Administrator in the amount of $25,00 for Town Meeting expenses, and to submit to the Advisory Committee for approval. From: Reserve Fund $25,000 To: 98909850 510300 $25,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer Request from Charlie Young, Assistant Town Administrator in the amount of $25,00 for Town Meeting expenses, and to submit to the Advisory Committee for approval. From: Reserve Fund $25,000 To: 98909850 510300 $25,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Zero Emissions Advisory Board's proposed logo with the addition of "Brookline"
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Zero Emissions Advisory Board's proposed logo with the addition of "Brookline".
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Zero Emissions Advisory Board's proposed logo with the addition of "Brookline". Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Reconsider Article 13
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 13.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 13. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Favorable action on Article 13 as amended by the Committee on Town Organization and Structure
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 13 as amended by the Committee on Town Organization and Structure.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 13 as amended by the Committee on Town Organization and Structure. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Reconsider Article 17
On motion to reconsider Article 17 it was, Voted 2-3 Favorable -motion fails
Yes: Aschkenasy, VanScoyocNo: Greene, Sandman, Warren
From the minutes
“On motion to reconsider Article 17 it was, Voted 2-3 Favorable -motion fails Aye: John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy Against: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Favorable Action to reconsider Article 19
Voted 1-4 Favorable Action to reconsider Article 19. Motion failed
Yes: WarrenNo: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“Voted 1-4 Favorable Action to reconsider Article 19. Motion failed Aye: Paul Warren Against: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
No Action on Article 22
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 No Action on Article 22 it was,
Yes: Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Aschkenasy, Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 No Action on Article 22 it was, Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren Against: Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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