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November 15, 2023
6 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Miriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Approve the authorization to hire request for an ARPA Staff Assistant (C-6) in the Select Board's Office
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for an ARPA Staff Assistant (C-6) in the Select Board's Office.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for an ARPA Staff Assistant (C-6) in the Select Board's Office. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to fund the position by reallocating up to $85,189 in ARPA funds
Question of approving the authorization to fund the position by reallocating up to $85,189 in ARPA funds.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“a. Question of approving the authorization to fund the position by reallocating up to $85,189 in ARPA funds. It was noted that this position will assist in the various reporting requirements and large workload processing the ARPA applications. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the event location request from the Chamber of Commerce to host the 2023 First Light Holiday Celebration on the Florida Ruffin Ridley School Green on Thursday, November 30 from 5-8 p.m
Question of approving the event location request from the Chamber of Commerce to host the 2023 First Light Holiday Celebration on the Florida Ruffin Ridley School Green on Thursday, November 30 from 5-8 p.m.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the event location request from the Chamber of Commerce to host the 2023 First Light Holiday Celebration on the Florida Ruffin Ridley School Green on Thursday, November 30 from 5-8 p.m. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Authorize the Chair to execute a loan agreement releasing funds from the Homeownership Affordability Preservation and Foreclosure Prevention Set-Aside Fund for 150 St. Paul Street unit 309
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to execute a loan agreement releasing funds from the Homeownership Affordability Preservation and Foreclosure Prevention Set-Aside Fund for 150 St. Paul Street unit 309.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to execute a loan agreement releasing funds from the Homeownership Affordability Preservation and Foreclosure Prevention Set-Aside Fund for 150 St. Paul Street unit 309. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Move the appointment of Kevin MacKenzie (the "Appointee") to Chair the Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations (the "Commission"), subject, however, to the following...
On motion it was, Voted: To move the appointment of Kevin MacKenzie (the "Appointee") to Chair the Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations (the "Commission"), subject, however, to the following Terms of Appointment. The Terms of Appointment are intended to be consistent with the Select Board's Policy on Boards and Commissions (the "Policy") adopted on October 24, 2023. The Policy in intended to make Boards and Commissions more responsive to the terms in the Bylaw or Charge that created them and to avoid conflicts between statements and actions of Boards and Commissions and the interests of the Select Board and the Town, which has been an issue with some Boards and Commissions, including, but not limited to, the Commission. The Terms of Appointment are: That the appointment be for a period of six months starting December 1, 2023, and ending May 31, 2024. That at the end of the appointment, the Appointee will appear before the Select Board and report on the following matters: (a) handling disagreements with members of the community, including stressful conflict situations or provocations in Commission meetings, (b) the Appointee's plans with respect to the foregoing should the Appointee be appointed to a full term, and (3) success in improving the operations of the Commission and orienting it to the responsibilities given to it in its Bylaw and in alignment with the Policy. That following the Report by the Appointee, the Select Board, at that meetin
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted: To move the appointment of Kevin MacKenzie (the "Appointee") to Chair the Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations (the "Commission"), subject, however, to the following Terms of Appointment. The Terms of Appointment are intended to be consistent with the Select Board's Policy on Boards and Commissions (the "Policy") adopted on October 24, 2023. The Policy in intended to make Boards and Commissions more responsive to the terms in the Bylaw or Charge that created them and to avoid conflicts between statements and actions of Boards and Commissions and the interests of the Select Board and the Town, which has been an issue with some Boards and Commissions, including, but not limited to, the Commission. The Terms of Appointment are: That the appointment be for a period of six months starting December 1, 2023, and ending May 31, 2024. That at the end of the appointment, the Appointee will appear before the Select Board and report on the following matters: (a) handling disagreements with members of the community, including stressful conflict situations or provocations in Commission meetings, (b) the Appointee's plans with respect to the foregoing should the Appointee be appointed to a full term, and (3) success in improving the operations of the Commission and orienting it to the responsibilities given to it in its Bylaw and in alignment with the Policy. That following the Report by the Appointee, the Select Board, at that meeting or its next regular meeting, will vote whether to extend the appointment to a full term. The Appointee acknowledges that they will be an official of the Town of Brookline, even when speaking or publishing as an individual, and that they should conform to the Town's Policy on Civility in Public Discourse adopted on December 20, 2022. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Appoint Karen Flannery to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending 2026
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Karen Flannery to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending 2026.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Karen Flannery to the Small Business Development Committee for a term ending 2026. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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