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January 9, 2024
13 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
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
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 enter into executive session. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the meeting minutes from December 19, 2023, and December 14, 2023
Question of approving the meeting minutes from December 19, 2023, and December 14, 2023.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the meeting minutes from December 19, 2023, and December 14, 2023. Approved as amended Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Authorization to Hire request from the Planning Department: Administrative Head Clerk (C10)
Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Planning Department: Administrative Head Clerk (C10)
From the minutes
“Question of approving the Authorization to Hire request from the Planning Department: Administrative Head Clerk (C10) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the parade permit for the BAA's 128th Boston Marathon to be held on April 15th, 2024
Question of approving the parade permit for the BAA's 128th Boston Marathon to be held on April 15th, 2024.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the parade permit for the BAA's 128th Boston Marathon to be held on April 15th, 2024. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the contract with LeMessurier, in the amount of $119,430.00 for the Brookline High School Selective Structural and Waterproofing Repairs project
Question of approving the contract with LeMessurier, in the amount of $119,430.00 for the Brookline High School Selective Structural and Waterproofing Repairs project.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the contract with LeMessurier, in the amount of $119,430.00 for the Brookline High School Selective Structural and Waterproofing Repairs project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve Amendment #4 with Leftfield LLC, in the amount of $52,800.00 for the Pierce School MSBA Project for cost estimating services of the Design Development documents
Question of approving Amendment #4 with Leftfield LLC, in the amount of $52,800.00 for the Pierce School MSBA Project for cost estimating services of the Design Development documents.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Amendment #4 with Leftfield LLC, in the amount of $52,800.00 for the Pierce School MSBA Project for cost estimating services of the Design Development documents. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following appropriation transfer request from the Select Board's office for new software in the amount of $7,503.30
Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request from the Select Board's office for new software in the amount of $7,503.30. From: 12201220 553010 Dues $7,503.30 To: 12201220 522016 Software $ 7,503.30
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request from the Select Board's office for new software in the amount of $7,503.30. From: 12201220 553010 Dues $7,503.30 To: 12201220 522016 Software $ 7,503.30 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve contract PW/24-16 FY24 with Environmental Partners Group, LLC for Transportation & Mobility Improvements in the amount of $212,800
Question of approving contract PW/24-16 FY24 with Environmental Partners Group, LLC for Transportation & Mobility Improvements in the amount of $212,800.
From the minutes
“Question of approving contract PW/24-16 FY24 with Environmental Partners Group, LLC for Transportation & Mobility Improvements in the amount of $212,800. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Accept a grant from the Massachusetts Community Compact Cabinet's (CCC) IT Grant, in the amount of $138,852 to fund IT infrastructure
Question of accepting a grant from the Massachusetts Community Compact Cabinet's (CCC) IT Grant, in the amount of $138,852 to fund IT infrastructure.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting a grant from the Massachusetts Community Compact Cabinet's (CCC) IT Grant, in the amount of $138,852 to fund IT infrastructure. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Appoint Officer Pierce as a probationary police officer effective immediately
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Officer Pierce as a probationary police officer effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Officer Pierce as a probationary police officer effective immediately. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
That the Select Board approves the recommendation of the Housing Advisory Board to allocate $50,000 from Affordable Housing Trust to be used by the Department of Planning & Community Department,...
On motion it was, Voted That the Select Board approves the recommendation of the Housing Advisory Board to allocate $50,000 from Affordable Housing Trust to be used by the Department of Planning & Community Department, in coordination with the Housing Advisory Board's Affordable Housing Overlay District Subcommittee, to engage a consultant to conduct feasibility analysis and make general zoning recommendations to incentivize the construction of 100% affordable unit projects in Brookline.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted That the Select Board approves the recommendation of the Housing Advisory Board to allocate $50,000 from Affordable Housing Trust to be used by the Department of Planning & Community Department, in coordination with the Housing Advisory Board's Affordable Housing Overlay District Subcommittee, to engage a consultant to conduct feasibility analysis and make general zoning recommendations to incentivize the construction of 100% affordable unit projects in Brookline. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Proceed with Phase 2 of the Linkage Nexus Study, to be conducted by the Economic Development and Long-Term Planning Division, with the help of the Linkage Fee Working Group and Karl F. Seidman...
On motion it was, Voted to proceed with Phase 2 of the Linkage Nexus Study, to be conducted by the Economic Development and Long-Term Planning Division, with the help of the Linkage Fee Working Group and Karl F. Seidman Consulting Services.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Warren
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to proceed with Phase 2 of the Linkage Nexus Study, to be conducted by the Economic Development and Long-Term Planning Division, with the help of the Linkage Fee Working Group and Karl F. Seidman Consulting Services. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Paul Warren.”
Approve the following Town Meeting dates: Thursday, January 25, 2024 Opening of Warrant Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Closing of warrant May 28 (Tues.) Town meeting May 29 (Wed.) Town meeting May...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Town Meeting dates: Thursday, January 25, 2024 Opening of Warrant Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Closing of warrant May 28 (Tues.) Town meeting May 29 (Wed.) Town meeting May 30 (Thurs.) Town meeting June 4 (Tues.) Town meeting (if necessary) June 5 (Wed.) Town meeting (if necessary) June 6 (Thurs.) Town meeting (if necessary)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Town Meeting dates: Thursday, January 25, 2024 Opening of Warrant Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Closing of warrant May 28 (Tues.) Town meeting May 29 (Wed.) Town meeting May 30 (Thurs.) Town meeting June 4 (Tues.) Town meeting (if necessary) June 5 (Wed.) Town meeting (if necessary) June 6 (Thurs.) Town meeting (if necessary) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
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