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Brookline Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

July 11, 2023

10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into executive session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.

Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Michael Sandman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes from June 27, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from June 27, 2023. Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from June 27, 2023. Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Community Preservation Planner in the Department of Planning and Community Development. Approved Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the authorization to hire request for a Building Custodian (T201) for the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Building Custodian (T201) for the Council on Aging.

From the minutes

“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Building Custodian (T201) for the Council on Aging. Approved Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Boston Athletic Association's request to host the B.A.A. Half Marathon on Sunday, November 12, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving the Boston Athletic Association's request to host the B.A.A. Half Marathon on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

From the minutes

“Question of approving the Boston Athletic Association's request to host the B.A.A. Half Marathon on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Approved Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve PW/23-27 FY23 Transportation and Mobility Improvements - Walnut St, Chestnut St, Short St, Kenwood St, and Russell St with Charles Contracting Co. Inc, for construction services not to...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving PW/23-27 FY23 Transportation and Mobility Improvements - Walnut St, Chestnut St, Short St, Kenwood St, and Russell St with Charles Contracting Co. Inc, for construction services not to exceed the value of $2,486,370.

From the minutes

“Question of approving PW/23-27 FY23 Transportation and Mobility Improvements - Walnut St, Chestnut St, Short St, Kenwood St, and Russell St with Charles Contracting Co. Inc, for construction services not to exceed the value of $2,486,370. Approved Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve an air rights license and release agreement to allow the boom of crane, being used for the construction of Senior Housing at 108 Centre Street, to weathervane over a portion of Centre...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving an air rights license and release agreement to allow the boom of crane, being used for the construction of Senior Housing at 108 Centre Street, to weathervane over a portion of Centre Street and a portion of the Senior Center (93 Winchester Street), and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute the agreement.

From the minutes

“Question of approving an air rights license and release agreement to allow the boom of crane, being used for the construction of Senior Housing at 108 Centre Street, to weathervane over a portion of Centre Street and a portion of the Senior Center (93 Winchester Street), and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute the agreement. Approved Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve Contract Amendment #25 with Jonathan Levi Architects (JLA), for extended Construction Administration Services related to the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $259,713.21

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving Contract Amendment #25 with Jonathan Levi Architects (JLA), for extended Construction Administration Services related to the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $259,713.21. HELD Question of approving Change Order #28 with Gilbane Building Company for various scope changes to contract work on the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $311,367.

From the minutes

“Question of approving Contract Amendment #25 with Jonathan Levi Architects (JLA), for extended Construction Administration Services related to the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $259,713.21. HELD Question of approving Change Order #28 with Gilbane Building Company for various scope changes to contract work on the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $311,367. Approved Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve Change Order #11 with Lambrian Construction for various scope changes to contract work related to the Brookline High School project as described in the attached change order document in...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving Change Order #11 with Lambrian Construction for various scope changes to contract work related to the Brookline High School project as described in the attached change order document in the amount of $154,112.

From the minutes

“Question of approving Change Order #11 with Lambrian Construction for various scope changes to contract work related to the Brookline High School project as described in the attached change order document in the amount of $154,112. Approved Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve Contract Amendment #5 Miller Dyer Spears Architects for the Pierce School

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving Contract Amendment #5 Miller Dyer Spears Architects for the Pierce School

From the minutes

“Question of approving Contract Amendment #5 Miller Dyer Spears Architects for the Pierce School Project added testing and other forensic work at existing school to better inform the design increase $6,204.99. Approved Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the following alternate manager application for New England Treatment Access (NETA): Zachary Fisher

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving the following alternate manager application for New England Treatment Access (NETA): Zachary Fisher

From the minutes

“Question of approving the following alternate manager application for New England Treatment Access (NETA): Zachary Fisher Approved Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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