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December 5, 2023
11 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 November 28. 2023 The minutes were held
Question of approving the meeting minutes from November 28. 2023 The minutes were held. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations: Language Access Coordinator (T-04)
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the meeting minutes from November 28. 2023 The minutes were held. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations: Language Access Coordinator (T-04) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Deputy Director of Public Buildings in the Public Buildings Division of the Building Department
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Deputy Director of Public Buildings in the Public Buildings Division of the Building Department.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Deputy Director of Public Buildings in the Public Buildings Division of the Building Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve Extra Work Order #3 related to Contract No. PW/23-03 with North-Eastern Tree Service in the amount of $70,400.00
Question of approving Extra Work Order #3 related to Contract No. PW/23-03 with North-Eastern Tree Service in the amount of $70,400.00
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Extra Work Order #3 related to Contract No. PW/23-03 with North-Eastern Tree Service in the amount of $70,400.00 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following appropriation transfer request within the Council on Aging budget: $60,000 from Professional/Technical Services to Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment $4,465 from...
Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request within the Council on Aging budget: $60,000 from Professional/Technical Services to Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment $4,465 from Professional/Technical Services to Building Maintenance Supplies
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request within the Council on Aging budget: $60,000 from Professional/Technical Services to Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment $4,465 from Professional/Technical Services to Building Maintenance Supplies Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Accept and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant for to complete a drainage model flood risk assessment for the Town of Brookline in the...
Question of accepting and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant for to complete a drainage model flood risk assessment for the Town of Brookline in the amount of $145,226.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant for to complete a drainage model flood risk assessment for the Town of Brookline in the amount of $145,226. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Award and executing contract PW/24-13 with Brown and Caldwell to complete a Town Wide Drainage Model and Assessment in the amount of $205,226
Question of awarding and executing contract PW/24-13 with Brown and Caldwell to complete a Town Wide Drainage Model and Assessment in the amount of $205,226.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of awarding and executing contract PW/24-13 with Brown and Caldwell to complete a Town Wide Drainage Model and Assessment in the amount of $205,226. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Set the date for the 2024 Annual Town Election Town Clerk, Ben Kaufman reviewed the election dates for the 2024 Annual Town Election
Question of setting the date for the 2024 Annual Town Election Town Clerk, Ben Kaufman reviewed the election dates for the 2024 Annual Town Election. He also noted that this will be a Presidential election year. Mr. Kaufman also spoke briefly on measures being taken to ensure the safe arrival of the ballots.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Question of setting the date for the 2024 Annual Town Election Town Clerk, Ben Kaufman reviewed the election dates for the 2024 Annual Town Election. He also noted that this will be a Presidential election year. Mr. Kaufman also spoke briefly on measures being taken to ensure the safe arrival of the ballots. On motion it was, MOVED: To call the Annual Town Election on May 7, 2024, from 7AM until 8PM, for the purpose of electing the following offices: Town Moderator for Three Years; Town Clerk for Three Years; Two Select Board Members for Three Years; Four Trustees of the Public Library for Three Years; Three Members of the School Committee for Three Years; One Commissioner of the Housing Authority for Five Years; Five Town Meeting Members for Three Years in all Precincts; and One Town Meeting Member for One Year in Precincts 1, 10, and 13. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the contract between Policy Confluence, Inc. and the Town of Brookline for the National Community Survey (formerly National Citizen Survey) in the amount of $31,000
On motion it was, Voted to approve the contract between Policy Confluence, Inc. and the Town of Brookline for the National Community Survey (formerly National Citizen Survey) in the amount of $31,000.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Miriam Aschkenasy, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the contract between Policy Confluence, Inc. and the Town of Brookline for the National Community Survey (formerly National Citizen Survey) in the amount of $31,000. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Adopt a residential Exemption percentage of twenty. 2
On motion it was, Voted, 1. To adopt a residential Exemption percentage of twenty. 2. To adopt a residential factor of .923888, which represents a CIP factor of 1.75 and the following corresponding tax rates; Residential $9.77, Commercial $16.41 Note: Excess Levy Capacity = $15,356
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 1. To adopt a residential Exemption percentage of twenty. 2. To adopt a residential factor of .923888, which represents a CIP factor of 1.75 and the following corresponding tax rates; Residential $9.77, Commercial $16.41 Note: Excess Levy Capacity = $15,356 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Fire Prevention fees as presented in the packet
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Fire Prevention fees as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Fire Prevention fees as presented in the packet. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Town's expressive outdoor fixtures policy as revised dated December 5, 2023
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Town's expressive outdoor fixtures policy as revised dated December 5, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Town's expressive outdoor fixtures policy as revised dated December 5, 2023. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
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