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April 30, 2024
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren
Absent: John VanScoyoc
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from April 2, 2024
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from April 2, 2024
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from April 2, 2024 Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following Authorization to Hire requests from the Department of Public Works: Parks Craftsperson (LN-3) Tree Warden (T12) Motor Equipment Operator -Water & Sewer (LN5)
Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire requests from the Department of Public Works: Parks Craftsperson (LN-3) Tree Warden (T12) Motor Equipment Operator -Water & Sewer (LN5)
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire requests from the Department of Public Works: Parks Craftsperson (LN-3) Tree Warden (T12) Motor Equipment Operator -Water & Sewer (LN5) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire Request from the Department of Public Works: Director of Parks and Open Space (D6)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire Request from the Department of Public Works: Director of Parks and Open Space (D6)
From the minutes
“Question of approving an Authorization to Hire Request from the Department of Public Works: Director of Parks and Open Space (D6) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Planning Department: Community Development Administrator (T-9)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Planning Department: Community Development Administrator (T-9)
From the minutes
“Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Planning Department: Community Development Administrator (T-9) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Amend a previous grant from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for trailer enclosure in the amount of $42,000
Question of amending a previous grant from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for trailer enclosure in the amount of $42,000. These funds will now be used to purchase the replacement of ballistic inserts for the Fire Department ASHER equipment.
From the minutes
“Question of amending a previous grant from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for trailer enclosure in the amount of $42,000. These funds will now be used to purchase the replacement of ballistic inserts for the Fire Department ASHER equipment. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Parks and Open Space Division's request to accept a gift of $10,000 from Stonyfield Organic to help with the purchase of organic fertilizers and the implementation of sustainable field...
Question of approving the Parks and Open Space Division's request to accept a gift of $10,000 from Stonyfield Organic to help with the purchase of organic fertilizers and the implementation of sustainable field maintenance practices throughout Brookline parks.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the Parks and Open Space Division's request to accept a gift of $10,000 from Stonyfield Organic to help with the purchase of organic fertilizers and the implementation of sustainable field maintenance practices throughout Brookline parks. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a Proclamation acknowledging Public Service Recognition Week
Question of approving a Proclamation acknowledging Public Service Recognition Week.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a Proclamation acknowledging Public Service Recognition Week. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a Proclamation acknowledging Jewish Heritage Month
Question of approving a Proclamation acknowledging Jewish Heritage Month
From the minutes
“Question of approving a Proclamation acknowledging Jewish Heritage Month Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to First Parish in Brookline for a Celebration of Life event to be held on May 4, 2024 from 3:00PM - 7:00PM at 1 Boylston Street. 200...
Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to First Parish in Brookline for a Celebration of Life event to be held on May 4, 2024 from 3:00PM - 7:00PM at 1 Boylston Street. 200 people expected to attend
From the minutes
“Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to First Parish in Brookline for a Celebration of Life event to be held on May 4, 2024 from 3:00PM - 7:00PM at 1 Boylston Street. 200 people expected to attend Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Public Safety Dispatcher 1 Approved
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Public Safety Dispatcher 1 Approved
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Public Safety Dispatcher 1 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve an amendment in the amount of $13,150,019.00 with Consigli Construction for Early GMP budget related the Pierce School project
On motion it was, Voted approving an amendment in the amount of $13,150,019.00 with Consigli Construction for Early GMP budget related the Pierce School project. Approved
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted approving an amendment in the amount of $13,150,019.00 with Consigli Construction for Early GMP budget related the Pierce School project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Reallocate $1,030,074 (one million thirty-thousand seventy-four) in American Rescue Plan Act funding as follows: Project Prior Amount New Amount 1. 2. 3
VOTED, to reallocate $1,030,074 (one million thirty-thousand seventy-four) in American Rescue Plan Act funding as follows: Project Prior Amount New Amount 1. 2. 3. Beacon Street Bridle Path Matching Funds Select Board Contingency Ongoing Mental Health Services Community Partnership Funding $1,000 $75,052 $0 $0 $44,978 $360,000 $1,000,00 $75,052 $0 4. 5. 6. 7. Ongoing Endpoint Protection Subscriptions Ongoing Rodent Control Action Plan Activities Ongoing Human Services Assessment Contract Ongoing Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Activities $0 $0 $0 $0 $224,740 $187,000 $98,500 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 8. Emergency Operations Center Backup Dispatch Equipment 9. Procore Software Licenses 10. Fire Department Radio Upgrades 11. Police Department Digital Evidence/ID Server $0 $0 $0 $0 $25,000 $22,000 $21,874 $21,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Approved
From the minutes
“VOTED, to reallocate $1,030,074 (one million thirty-thousand seventy-four) in American Rescue Plan Act funding as follows: Project Prior Amount New Amount 1. 2. 3. Beacon Street Bridle Path Matching Funds Select Board Contingency Ongoing Mental Health Services Community Partnership Funding $1,000 $75,052 $0 $0 $44,978 $360,000 $1,000,00 $75,052 $0 4. 5. 6. 7. Ongoing Endpoint Protection Subscriptions Ongoing Rodent Control Action Plan Activities Ongoing Human Services Assessment Contract Ongoing Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Activities $0 $0 $0 $0 $224,740 $187,000 $98,500 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 8. Emergency Operations Center Backup Dispatch Equipment 9. Procore Software Licenses 10. Fire Department Radio Upgrades 11. Police Department Digital Evidence/ID Server $0 $0 $0 $0 $25,000 $22,000 $21,874 $21,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application for Change of Ownership for both medical and recreational license and related Host Community Agreement with being entities 1
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Change of Ownership for both medical and recreational license and related Host Community Agreement with being entities 1. CDXX MA TransCo, LLC 2. CDXX OpCo, LLC 3. CDXX TransCo, LLC 4. Sunstream USA II Inc. as indicated in the packet materials.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, SandmanAbstained: Warren
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Change of Ownership for both medical and recreational license and related Host Community Agreement with being entities 1. CDXX MA TransCo, LLC 2. CDXX OpCo, LLC 3. CDXX TransCo, LLC 4. Sunstream USA II Inc. as indicated in the packet materials. Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained, Paul Warren.”
Favorable Action on Article 11 as submitted by the Community Preservation Act Committee
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 11 as submitted by the Community Preservation Act Committee
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 11 as submitted by the Community Preservation Act Committee Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 5 as presented by Ms. Goff
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 5 as presented by Ms. Goff.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 5 as presented by Ms. Goff. Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 10 as amended by the Advisory Committee and further amended by Select Board members Warren and Sandman
On motion it was, Voted 4- Favorable Action on Article 10 as amended by the Advisory Committee and further amended by Select Board members Warren and Sandman.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4- Favorable Action on Article 10 as amended by the Advisory Committee and further amended by Select Board members Warren and Sandman. Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 17
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 17.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 17. Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
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