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June 13, 2023
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from: May 31, 2023 June 6, 2023
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from: May 31, 2023 June 6, 2023
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from: May 31, 2023 June 6, 2023 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the proclamation recognizing Juneteenth in Brookline
Question of approving the proclamation recognizing Juneteenth in Brookline. Juneteenth Proclamation WHEREAS, Our country is made up of people from every nation on earth, who are declared equal not only in freedom but also in justice, both of which are essential for a healthy human civilization; and WHEREAS, Our nation was conceived on July 4th, 1776 with the Declaration of Independence, the classic statement being: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"; and WHEREAS, At 2:00 p.m. on New Year's Day, January 1, 1863, using his war powers as President, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, providing that all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State "shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free", and WHEREAS, On June 19, 1865 Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX, and announced the end of both the Civil War and slavery. His announcement reads: "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property, between former masters and slaves and the connection heretofore existing between them, becomes that between employer and hired labor, and WHEREAS, Texans began the celebration of Juneteenth in 1866,
From the minutes
“Question of approving the proclamation recognizing Juneteenth in Brookline. Juneteenth Proclamation WHEREAS, Our country is made up of people from every nation on earth, who are declared equal not only in freedom but also in justice, both of which are essential for a healthy human civilization; and WHEREAS, Our nation was conceived on July 4th, 1776 with the Declaration of Independence, the classic statement being: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"; and WHEREAS, At 2:00 p.m. on New Year's Day, January 1, 1863, using his war powers as President, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, providing that all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State "shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free", and WHEREAS, On June 19, 1865 Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX, and announced the end of both the Civil War and slavery. His announcement reads: "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property, between former masters and slaves and the connection heretofore existing between them, becomes that between employer and hired labor, and WHEREAS, Texans began the celebration of Juneteenth in 1866, and on January 1, 1980 Juneteenth became an official Texas state holiday. Since then, 45 other states and the District of Columbia have also declared it an official holiday. Massachusetts declared Juneteenth Independence Day on June 19, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, We the Brookline Select Board do hereby proclaim June 19, 2022 as Juneteenth in Brookline, to be celebrated with a Freedom March and Juneteenth Celebration at the Brookline Avenue Playground. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, On behalf of the Brookline Select Board, voted this thirteenth day of June 2023 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request in the Police Department for the following position: Violence Prevention Advocate (T-6)
Question of approving the authorization to hire request in the Police Department for the following position: Violence Prevention Advocate (T-6)
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request in the Police Department for the following position: Violence Prevention Advocate (T-6) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request in the Police Department for the following position: Social Services Manager (T-9)
Question of approving the authorization to hire request in the Police Department for the following position: Social Services Manager (T-9)
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request in the Police Department for the following position: Social Services Manager (T-9) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request from the Planning Director for the following vacant position: Preservation Planner (T-6)
Question of approving the authorization to hire request from the Planning Director for the following vacant position: Preservation Planner (T-6)
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request from the Planning Director for the following vacant position: Preservation Planner (T-6) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request from the Recreation Director for the following vacant position: Lead Teacher- Early Education Center (GN-05)
Question of approving the authorization to hire request from the Recreation Director for the following vacant position: Lead Teacher- Early Education Center (GN-05)
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request from the Recreation Director for the following vacant position: Lead Teacher- Early Education Center (GN-05) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Parks and Open Space Division of the Department of Public Works: Athletic Field Supervisor (GN-09)
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Parks and Open Space Division of the Department of Public Works: Athletic Field Supervisor (GN-09)
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for the following position in the Parks and Open Space Division of the Department of Public Works: Athletic Field Supervisor (GN-09) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Accept a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation to support the Brookline Recreation Summer Camp in the amount of $8,000
Question of accepting a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation to support the Brookline Recreation Summer Camp in the amount of $8,000.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation to support the Brookline Recreation Summer Camp in the amount of $8,000. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Accept $32,000 in Racial Equity Grant Funds from the Brookline Community Foundation to support The Brookline Asian American Family Network and the Brookline Public Schools programs
Question of accepting $32,000 in Racial Equity Grant Funds from the Brookline Community Foundation to support The Brookline Asian American Family Network and the Brookline Public Schools programs.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting $32,000 in Racial Equity Grant Funds from the Brookline Community Foundation to support The Brookline Asian American Family Network and the Brookline Public Schools programs. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the appropriation transfer request within the Public Building's Department budget in the amount of $5,000 from Code Enforcement/Personnel to Town Hall/Electricity
Question of approving the appropriation transfer request within the Public Building's Department budget in the amount of $5,000 from Code Enforcement/Personnel to Town Hall/Electricity.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the appropriation transfer request within the Public Building's Department budget in the amount of $5,000 from Code Enforcement/Personnel to Town Hall/Electricity. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the appropriation transfer request within the Police Department budget in the amount of $61, 843 from Police Admin/Training to Patrol/Public Safety Equipment and Patrol/Public safety Supplies
Question of approving the appropriation transfer request within the Police Department budget in the amount of $61, 843 from Police Admin/Training to Patrol/Public Safety Equipment and Patrol/Public safety Supplies.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the appropriation transfer request within the Police Department budget in the amount of $61, 843 from Police Admin/Training to Patrol/Public Safety Equipment and Patrol/Public safety Supplies. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the appropriation transfer request within the Fire Department budget in the amount of $3,000 from Maintenance Supplies to Tuition Reimbursements
Question of approving the appropriation transfer request within the Fire Department budget in the amount of $3,000 from Maintenance Supplies to Tuition Reimbursements.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the appropriation transfer request within the Fire Department budget in the amount of $3,000 from Maintenance Supplies to Tuition Reimbursements. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve an appropriation transfer request from the Town Counsel's office as follows: From: Legal/General consult and claims $85,600 To: Legal/claims and settlements $85,600
Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Town Counsel's office as follows: From: Legal/General consult and claims $85,600 To: Legal/claims and settlements $85,600
From the minutes
“Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Town Counsel's office as follows: From: Legal/General consult and claims $85,600 To: Legal/claims and settlements $85,600 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve Contract PW/23-25, Skyline Park Improvements with Geosurfaces Southeast, Inc for "Synthetic Turf Replacement" in the amount of $400,305
Question of approving Contract PW/23-25, Skyline Park Improvements with Geosurfaces Southeast, Inc for "Synthetic Turf Replacement" in the amount of $400,305.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Contract PW/23-25, Skyline Park Improvements with Geosurfaces Southeast, Inc for "Synthetic Turf Replacement" in the amount of $400,305. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following alternate manager for New England Treatment Access (NETA): Benjamin Brouillard
Question of approving the following alternate manager for New England Treatment Access (NETA): Benjamin Brouillard
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following alternate manager for New England Treatment Access (NETA): Benjamin Brouillard Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Amend the senior discount from 50% to 100% of their water and sewer base rates
On motion it was, Voted to amend the senior discount from 50% to 100% of their water and sewer base rates.
Yes: Sandman, WarrenNo: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to amend the senior discount from 50% to 100% of their water and sewer base rates. Aye: Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Against: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy MOTION FAILED.”
Approve the following quarterly Water and Sewer rates effective July 1, 2023: Water Rate: Single-Family Residential Customers $3.14 per hundred cubic feet (HCF) for all use up to 18 HCF $7.85 per...
On motion it was, Voted: (1) To approve the following quarterly Water and Sewer rates effective July 1, 2023: Water Rate: Single-Family Residential Customers $3.14 per hundred cubic feet (HCF) for all use up to 18 HCF $7.85 per hundred cubic feet (HCF) for all use greater than 18 HCF All Other Customers $6.27 per hundred cubic feet (HCF) for all use Sewer Rate: $9.39 per hundred cubic feet (HCF) for all use (2) To approve the quarterly Base Charge based on meter size according to the following schedule effective July 1, 2023: Meter Size (in inches) 0.625 0.75 1.5 Quarterly Water Base Charge $35.73 $50.62 $86.34 $172.67 $276.85 $517.99 $860.34 Quarterly Sewer Base Charge $35.73 $50.62 $86.34 $172.67 $276.85 $517.99 $860.34 (3) To approve the quarterly Irrigation rate at $6.27 per hundred cubic feet (HCF) effective July 1, 2023. (4) To approve the annual Fire Service Charge at $22.37 per inch-diameter squared of fire service pipe size effective July 1, 2023. (5) To adopt a Senior Water and Sewer Rate Discount Program in an amount equivalent to 50% of the water and sewer base charge for eligible ratepayers, with eligibility for said program determined by eligibility for Property Tax Exemptions allowable under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 17D, 41A, 41C, and the Senior Work-off Tax program. (6) The above votes are set under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 22F.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocNo: Warren
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted: (1) To approve the following quarterly Water and Sewer rates effective July 1, 2023: Water Rate: Single-Family Residential Customers $3.14 per hundred cubic feet (HCF) for all use up to 18 HCF $7.85 per hundred cubic feet (HCF) for all use greater than 18 HCF All Other Customers $6.27 per hundred cubic feet (HCF) for all use Sewer Rate: $9.39 per hundred cubic feet (HCF) for all use (2) To approve the quarterly Base Charge based on meter size according to the following schedule effective July 1, 2023: Meter Size (in inches) 0.625 0.75 1.5 Quarterly Water Base Charge $35.73 $50.62 $86.34 $172.67 $276.85 $517.99 $860.34 Quarterly Sewer Base Charge $35.73 $50.62 $86.34 $172.67 $276.85 $517.99 $860.34 (3) To approve the quarterly Irrigation rate at $6.27 per hundred cubic feet (HCF) effective July 1, 2023. (4) To approve the annual Fire Service Charge at $22.37 per inch-diameter squared of fire service pipe size effective July 1, 2023. (5) To adopt a Senior Water and Sewer Rate Discount Program in an amount equivalent to 50% of the water and sewer base charge for eligible ratepayers, with eligibility for said program determined by eligibility for Property Tax Exemptions allowable under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 17D, 41A, 41C, and the Senior Work-off Tax program. (6) The above votes are set under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 22F. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Against: Paul Warren.”
Approve licensing delegation pilot program
On motion it was, Voted to approve licensing delegation pilot program.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve licensing delegation pilot program. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
SELECT BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
SELECT BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
From the minutes
“SELECT BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE Discussion and possible vote on the Select Board meeting schedule. It was noted that past practice of the board was to meet once in August. The board supports that schedule. 2023 Select Board Meeting Schedule June 27 July 11 July 25 August 15 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 3 October 17 October 24 November 7 November 14 November 28 December 5 December 19 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
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