June 25, 2024

“b. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Department of Public Health: Senior Public Health Inspector (GN10). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“c. Acceptance of a Gift from the Simon family in the amount of $7,913.16 to the Brookline Police department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“d. Question of accepting a grant from the Department of Mental Health in the amount of $311,799 to operate the Norfolk County Crisis Intervention Training and Technical Assistance Center (CIT-TTAC) for Norfolk County Police Department and dispatch personnel. With this funding the CIT-TTAC will continue to operate as a multi-service training and technical assistance satellite for CIT training, certification and development, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, CIT for Dispatch, Youth CIT, Advanced CIT and will assist local police departments with Co-Response training needs with referrals to the CR-TTAC. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“e. Question of amending the project budget for Brookline Teen Center Project #23-51: Brookline Teen Center 2.0 - ARPA Assistance program. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“f. Question of restructuring $30,000 in ARPA funds for the Public Health Champions project: $5,000 to Women Thriving for administrative functions and $25,000 to Champions. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“g. Question of approving temporary ARPA reallocations to increase EV charging funding back to its prior total and reduce the amount for mental health services until the incentive funds are received by the Town. Since this is a multi-year project, services will not be impacted by reducing the awarded amount in the short term. After incentives are received, these funds may be returned to the Mental Health Services Community Partnership project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“h. Question of approving Amendment #2 with Lemesurrier in the amount of $30,100.00 related to the Tunnel project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“i. Question of approving Amendment # 9 with Miller Dyer Spears in the amount of $64,723.00 for a traffic study due to rescinding of variance on Harvard St. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“j. Question of approving Amendment # 8 with Miller Dyer Spears in the amount of $98,780.00 for additional Article 97 services related to the Pierce School project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“k. Question of approving Amendment # 7A with Miller Dyer Spears in the amount of $148,785.00 for the remainder of environmental services related to the Pierce School project, Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“l. Question of approving the request from the Coolidge Corner Merchant's Association for a 2024 Sidewalk Occupancy Permit. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“m. Question of approving a petition from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): University Road - conduit running southwesterly from Pole 148/5 approximately 557 feet southeast of Beacon Street a distance of about 50 feet to private property at 41 University Road. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“n. Question of approving the application of a Change of Manager of Record from Desmond Chow to Kegan Daniel for Stritchko Barushi, LLC. d/b/a XOXO Sushi at 1154 Boylston Street. Question of approving the application of an Alternate Manager of Bradley Eric Jones for Stritchko Barushi, LLC. d/b/a XOXO Sushi at 1154 Boylston Street. Question of approving the application of an Entertainment License for Barushi, LLC. d/b/a XOXO Sushi at 1154 Boylston Street Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music from 11:00AM - 1:00AM. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“o. Question of approving the application for an alteration of licensed premises for an All Alcohol License for Medina LLC d/b/a El Penol at 404 Harvard Street. Expanding its alcohol license to include outdoor dining. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“p. Question of approving the application for an alteration of licensed premises for an All Alcohol License for UC Brookline, LLC d/b/a The Upper Crust at 286 Harvard Street. Expanding its alcohol license to include outdoor dining. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“q. Question of approving entertainment license for Jong Ruay Corp d/b/a Merai at 14 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 2:00AM. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“r. Question of making Annual Appointments as recommended by the Town Administrator; of department heads, administrators, other officials and employees and of setting the benefits, salaries, and wages of all non-union employees effective July 1, 2024. Town Administrator Chas Carey reviewed the annual request. This is related to staff not part of a collective bargaining group. The increases reflect a 2% increase, mirroring other bargaining units. He also indicated the requirements of reappointing specific positions. Also, certain positions within the Department Head pay plan have been reclassified as a result of a recent review. There is an independent process going on to review other groups. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“y. Question of authorizing the Chair to sign a letter to MassHousing conveying the Select Board's comments. 14. Reserve Fund Transfer - Town Clerk z. Question of authorizing a Reserve Fund Transfer request from Ben Kaufman, Town Clerk, in the amount of $10,515.90 for hybrid Town Meeting expenses and to be submitted to the Advisory Committee for approval: From: Reserve Fund $10,515.90 To: 98909850 510300 Charlie Young, Assistant Town Administrator, reviewed the request from the Town Clerk. The cost of a hybrid Town Meeting resulted in an increase in budgetary funds. The request will be forwarded to the Advisory Committee for approval. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“15. Reserve Fund Transfer- Fire Department aa. Question of authorizing the following Reserve Fund Transfer request from the Fire department: Charlie Young reviewed the request related to utilities. The fire dept utilities budget shows that natural gas prices came in higher than anticipated, mainly due to the new training facility being used higher in the winter than anticipated. The department's own diesel pump at one of the stations is not factored into the budget. There was an increase in water use at one station, an anomalous issue. There is no indication as to why at this time. Chief Sullivan reviewed the water department and the building department, has been out to check on things, and is baffled as to what is driving up this amount. They are continuing to monitor the issue. The fire personnel budget reflects a $979K increase driven by overtime. This is a continued issue. The Chief has taken some measures to lower this amount. The request will be forwarded to the Advisory Committee for approval. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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“Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Fire Department: From: Emergency Mgt General Supplies $9,700 To: Fire Admin Diesel $9,700 From: Fire Admin Computer Equipment $12,800 To: Fire Admin Water $12,800 16. Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and Schools bb. Question of approving and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign a memorandum of understanding between the Town and Schools regarding the Pierce School's temporary use of the former Newbury College property on Fisher Hill. Town Administrator Chas Carey reviewed some revised language for the MOU. This property, formerly a part of Newbury College, is owned by the town, and is currently being used by the building department. While the town tries to determine the best use for the parcel for the long term, the schools have requested to use it during the Pierce School renovation. Grades 6-8 would be housed on the upper floors. The memorandum of Understanding carves out the terms. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Mike Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”

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