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May 28, 2024
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024
Question of approving the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve an appropriation transfer request from the Planning Department in the amount of $3,000: From: Econ Devel Printing Services $3,000 To: Planning Edu/Train/Conf $3,000
Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Planning Department in the amount of $3,000: From: Econ Devel Printing Services $3,000 To: Planning Edu/Train/Conf $3,000
From the minutes
“Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Planning Department in the amount of $3,000: From: Econ Devel Printing Services $3,000 To: Planning Edu/Train/Conf $3,000 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve Change Order #38 with Gilbane Building Company for various changes to contract work in the amount of $61,127.00 related to the Driscoll School project
Question of approving Change Order #38 with Gilbane Building Company for various changes to contract work in the amount of $61,127.00 related to the Driscoll School project
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Change Order #38 with Gilbane Building Company for various changes to contract work in the amount of $61,127.00 related to the Driscoll School project Approved.”
Approve Change Order #38 with Gilbane Building Company for various changes to contract work in the amount of $61,127.00 related to the Driscoll School project: BHS Room 204
Question of approving Change Order #38 with Gilbane Building Company for various changes to contract work in the amount of $61,127.00 related to the Driscoll School project: BHS Room 204
From the minutes
“BHS Room 204 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve Amendment No7 with Miller Dyer Spears, Inc. in the amount of $178,000 for additional environmental and traffic engineering consulting related to the Pierce School project
Question of approving Amendment No7 with Miller Dyer Spears, Inc. in the amount of $178,000 for additional environmental and traffic engineering consulting related to the Pierce School project.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Amendment No7 with Miller Dyer Spears, Inc. in the amount of $178,000 for additional environmental and traffic engineering consulting related to the Pierce School project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve Change Order 5 with Leftfield LLC in the amount of $825.00 for public advertising related to the Pierce School project
Question of approving Change Order 5 with Leftfield LLC in the amount of $825.00 for public advertising related to the Pierce School project.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Change Order 5 with Leftfield LLC in the amount of $825.00 for public advertising related to the Pierce School project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve Change Order #1 with BR+A Consulting Engineers for building envelope monitoring and testing in the amount of $19,800.00 related to the Driscoll School project
Question of approving Change Order #1 with BR+A Consulting Engineers for building envelope monitoring and testing in the amount of $19,800.00 related to the Driscoll School project.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Change Order #1 with BR+A Consulting Engineers for building envelope monitoring and testing in the amount of $19,800.00 related to the Driscoll School project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve ARPA reallocations of $4,843 from the Mental Health Community Services Partnership funding (with authorization to still seek the full previously approved amount from Norfolk County) and...
Question of approving ARPA reallocations of $4,843 from the Mental Health Community Services Partnership funding (with authorization to still seek the full previously approved amount from Norfolk County) and $17,031 from Emergency Operations Center Backup Dispatch Equipment funding for a total of $21,874 to be allocated to Fire Department Radio Upgrades funding
From the minutes
“Question of approving ARPA reallocations of $4,843 from the Mental Health Community Services Partnership funding (with authorization to still seek the full previously approved amount from Norfolk County) and $17,031 from Emergency Operations Center Backup Dispatch Equipment funding for a total of $21,874 to be allocated to Fire Department Radio Upgrades funding Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Reception to be held on June 7, 2024 from 12:00PM - 7:00PM at 15...
Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Reception to be held on June 7, 2024 from 12:00PM - 7:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 75 people expected to attend
From the minutes
“Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Reception to be held on June 7, 2024 from 12:00PM - 7:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 75 people expected to attend Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding to be held on June 1, 2024 from 5:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton...
Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding to be held on June 1, 2024 from 5:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 80 people expected to attend
From the minutes
“Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding to be held on June 1, 2024 from 5:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 80 people expected to attend Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve the application for an alteration of licensed premises for an All Alcohol License for Caroni LLC d/b/a Orinoco at 22 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application for an alteration of licensed premises for an All Alcohol License for Caroni LLC d/b/a Orinoco at 22 Harvard Street. Expanding its alcohol license to include outdoor dining.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the application for an alteration of licensed premises for an All Alcohol License for Caroni LLC d/b/a Orinoco at 22 Harvard Street. Expanding its alcohol license to include outdoor dining. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve the temporary entertainment license for The Brookline Commission for the Arts/ Brookline Music School d/b/a Sounds of Summer to be held Saturdays Only June 1 - 22, 2024 (rain Date June 29)...
Question of approving the temporary entertainment license for The Brookline Commission for the Arts/ Brookline Music School d/b/a Sounds of Summer to be held Saturdays Only June 1 - 22, 2024 (rain Date June 29) from 1:00PM - 3:00PM
From the minutes
“Question of approving the temporary entertainment license for The Brookline Commission for the Arts/ Brookline Music School d/b/a Sounds of Summer to be held Saturdays Only June 1 - 22, 2024 (rain Date June 29) from 1:00PM - 3:00PM Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Reconsider Article 11
Voted to reconsider Article 11
From the minutes
“Voted to reconsider Article 11 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Favorable Action on the Vitolo recommendation on Article 11
Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Vitolo recommendation on Article 11
From the minutes
“Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Vitolo recommendation on Article 11 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Article 19 Ceasefire Resolution amendment
Article 19 Ceasefire Resolution amendment
Yes: Pearlman, Sandman, WarrenNo: Greene, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“Article 19 Ceasefire Resolution amendment The Board reviewed the motion to table Article 19. (Fischer, et al.) WA19 is unrelated to the legislative operations of Brookline and is divisive. Town Meeting is an inappropriate venue for a debate and vote on this highly complex and rapidly changing foreign affairs issue that requires more nuanced discussion than this forum can provide. Chair Green began by stating that he does not support tabling the article. He feels the original petitioners should be able to present their article to Town Meeting as intended. He does not support shutting down a debate. BHS Room 204 Board member VanScoyoc agrees; he feels this is an attempt to squash any debate; this is an important issue for Town Meeting, a place where people should be able to express themselves, and this is an attempt to stop that. Board member David Pearlman noted an upcoming forum in June which is better suited to have a meaningful conversation on theses issues where Town Meeting members and others in the community can have an opportunity to learn in a non-adversarial way. It is not limited to three-minute sound bites and people talking past each other. It is because this is an important issue for so many that it ought to be treated with the respect that Town Meeting really can't afford. If this forum does not end up being a sufficient mechanism by which to have a meaningful discussion perhaps then bring it before Town Meeting. Board member Warren agrees that Town Meeting is a venue where we debate and talk to each other, it is not a conversation. It is 3 sometimes 5 minutes allotments to speak, sometimes with misinformation, and the rules don't allow interruptions to correct misinformation. He agrees that the community needs a meaningful conversation about what's taking place in the Middle East. He feels Article 19 created the division and stress for both parties; a community conversation is a much better venue. Chair Greene disagrees shutting out voices is never a good idea. Board member Sandman spoke on the various public hearings held on Article 19 where there was little conversation, and people speaking at each other. There was no discussion between the 2 groups. Perhaps the forum would provide an opportunity to convey their feelings and listen to each other. On motion, it was, Vote 3-2 Favorable Action to support the recommendation to Table Article 19. Aye: Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Against: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc.”
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