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August 6, 2024
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. a
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. a. Approval of the Meeting Minutes from June 18, 2024. Approval of Meeting Minutes from July 23, 2024.
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. a. Approval of the Meeting Minutes from June 18, 2024. Approval of Meeting Minutes from July 23, 2024. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve the Select Board regular meeting schedule for September 2024 through December 2024
Question of approving the Select Board regular meeting schedule for September 2024 through December 2024.
From the minutes
“b. Question of approving the Select Board regular meeting schedule for September 2024 through December 2024. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Appoint John Buchheit as hearing officer, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 31, s. 41, to hear two separate disciplinary matters arising from alleged violations of relevant policies and procedures by Police...
Question of appointing John Buchheit as hearing officer, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 31, s. 41, to hear two separate disciplinary matters arising from alleged violations of relevant policies and procedures by Police Officers John Bradley and Duane Danforth.
From the minutes
“c. Question of appointing John Buchheit as hearing officer, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 31, s. 41, to hear two separate disciplinary matters arising from alleged violations of relevant policies and procedures by Police Officers John Bradley and Duane Danforth. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Finance: Chief Assessor (D-06)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Finance: Chief Assessor (D-06).
From the minutes
“d. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Finance: Chief Assessor (D-06). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Department: Lead Teacher - Early Education (GN6)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Department: Lead Teacher - Early Education (GN6).
From the minutes
“e. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Department: Lead Teacher - Early Education (GN6). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve the following Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Eleven (11) Police Officers One (1) Parking Control Officer
Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Eleven (11) Police Officers One (1) Parking Control Officer.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Eleven (11) Police Officers One (1) Parking Control Officer. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve Change Order 39 with Gilbane Co. in 0.00 amount for various contingency allowances related to the Driscoll School project
Question of approving Change Order 39 with Gilbane Co. in 0.00 amount for various contingency allowances related to the Driscoll School project. This is a net zero change order.
From the minutes
“f. Question of approving Change Order 39 with Gilbane Co. in 0.00 amount for various contingency allowances related to the Driscoll School project. This is a net zero change order. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve EWO 1 with Mountain View Landscape and Lawncare, Inc., in the amount of $77, 241.44 for final work associated with the Robinson Playground Construction Project
Question of approving EWO 1 with Mountain View Landscape and Lawncare, Inc., in the amount of $77, 241.44 for final work associated with the Robinson Playground Construction Project.
From the minutes
“g. Question of approving EWO 1 with Mountain View Landscape and Lawncare, Inc., in the amount of $77, 241.44 for final work associated with the Robinson Playground Construction Project. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve contract PW/24-18 "Sewer System Rehabilitation" with National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $894,053.00
Question of approving contract PW/24-18 "Sewer System Rehabilitation" with National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $894,053.00.
From the minutes
“i. Question of approving contract PW/24-18 "Sewer System Rehabilitation" with National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $894,053.00. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve two separate agreements with parking meter and technology vendors, Flowbird and IPS, for a 90-day trial of equipment
Question of approving two separate agreements with parking meter and technology vendors, Flowbird and IPS, for a 90-day trial of equipment.
From the minutes
“j. Question of approving two separate agreements with parking meter and technology vendors, Flowbird and IPS, for a 90-day trial of equipment. It was noted that these meter programs will accept quarters and will continue to do so in the future. Amy Ingles, Transportation Administrator, reviewed the feedback process. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Alma Hilton LLC d/b/a Thistle & Leek for Farm Dinner to be held on August 14, 2024 from 5:00PM10:00PM at 259 Allandale Road. 115 people...
Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Alma Hilton LLC d/b/a Thistle & Leek for Farm Dinner to be held on August 14, 2024 from 5:00PM10:00PM at 259 Allandale Road. 115 people are expected to attend. Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Alma Hilton LLC d/b/a Thistle & Leek for Farm Dinner to be held on October 9, 2024 from 5:00PM10:00PM at 259 Allandale Road. 115 people are expected to attend.
From the minutes
“k. Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Alma Hilton LLC d/b/a Thistle & Leek for Farm Dinner to be held on August 14, 2024 from 5:00PM10:00PM at 259 Allandale Road. 115 people are expected to attend. Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Alma Hilton LLC d/b/a Thistle & Leek for Farm Dinner to be held on October 9, 2024 from 5:00PM10:00PM at 259 Allandale Road. 115 people are expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for the 2024 Cathedral Greek Festival to be held...
Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for the 2024 Cathedral Greek Festival to be held on September 6, 2024 3:00PM - 11:00PM September 7, 2024 11:00AM - 11:00PM and September 8, 2024 12:00PM - 8:00PM at 162 Goddard Ave. 1000 - 1500 people are expected to attend.
From the minutes
“l. Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for the 2024 Cathedral Greek Festival to be held on September 6, 2024 3:00PM - 11:00PM September 7, 2024 11:00AM - 11:00PM and September 8, 2024 12:00PM - 8:00PM at 162 Goddard Ave. 1000 - 1500 people are expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Calendar Review and potential vote on Calendar Items. 5
Calendar Review and potential vote on Calendar Items. 5. Waldo-Durgin Project Demolition Update n. Presentation by Chestnut Hill Realty regarding the demolition at the Waldo-Durgin site. Public Comments: 1. Bruce Levin TMM17 spoke about the asbestos situation with the project, and asked the Select Board to read about these materials. 2. Evan Silver spoke on the project; he was initially supportive of the new development, but now with the uptick in rodents, it is concerning. Please encourage Chestnut Hill Realty (CHR) to step up measures to mediate the problem. The residents are paying for extermination services and others should also be incurring a cost and increasing the service calls. 3. Jonathan Davis TMM17 spoke about the asbestos abatement prepared for CHR. The Select Board should be engaging their own DEP inspector; he asked several questions about the project management and monitoring efforts. He feels this project should be deferred to colder weather when windows are closed and fewer people are out on the streets.
From the minutes
“4. Calendar Review and potential vote on Calendar Items. 5. Waldo-Durgin Project Demolition Update n. Presentation by Chestnut Hill Realty regarding the demolition at the Waldo-Durgin site. Public Comments: 1. Bruce Levin TMM17 spoke about the asbestos situation with the project, and asked the Select Board to read about these materials. 2. Evan Silver spoke on the project; he was initially supportive of the new development, but now with the uptick in rodents, it is concerning. Please encourage Chestnut Hill Realty (CHR) to step up measures to mediate the problem. The residents are paying for extermination services and others should also be incurring a cost and increasing the service calls. 3. Jonathan Davis TMM17 spoke about the asbestos abatement prepared for CHR. The Select Board should be engaging their own DEP inspector; he asked several questions about the project management and monitoring efforts. He feels this project should be deferred to colder weather when windows are closed and fewer people are out on the streets..”
Approve the memo with a slight revision changing presented to shared with: The Select Board recommends that Town sponsored zoning related study committees meet with the Comprehensive Plan Steering...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the memo with a slight revision changing presented to shared with: The Select Board recommends that Town sponsored zoning related study committees meet with the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee to share their work as it progresses. The Select Board recommends that zoning proposals initiated by citizens and Town Meeting Members be shared with the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the memo with a slight revision changing presented to shared with: The Select Board recommends that Town sponsored zoning related study committees meet with the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee to share their work as it progresses. The Select Board recommends that zoning proposals initiated by citizens and Town Meeting Members be shared with the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Boards and Commissions - Reappointments u
Boards and Commissions - Reappointments u. Advisory Council of Public Health James Perrin v. Community Preservation Act Committee Nancy Heller w. Brookline Commission for the Arts Andy Dean Fran Charnas x. Economic Development Advisory Board Zeina Talje Alden Raine y. Brookline Commission on Disability Saralynn Allaire z. Zero Emissions Advisory Board Werner Lohe aa. Board of Assessors Mark Mazur
From the minutes
“10. Boards and Commissions - Reappointments u. Advisory Council of Public Health James Perrin v. Community Preservation Act Committee Nancy Heller w. Brookline Commission for the Arts Andy Dean Fran Charnas x. Economic Development Advisory Board Zeina Talje Alden Raine y. Brookline Commission on Disability Saralynn Allaire z. Zero Emissions Advisory Board Werner Lohe aa. Board of Assessors Mark Mazur Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Appoint one of the following interviewed candidates for the Housing Advisory Board: Carol Gladstone
Question of appointing one of the following interviewed candidates for the Housing Advisory Board: Carol Gladstone
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Question of appointing one of the following interviewed candidates for the Housing Advisory Board: Carol Gladstone Appointed.”
Rebecca Mautner cc
Rebecca Mautner cc. Economic Development Advisory Board George Cole
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Rebecca Mautner cc. Economic Development Advisory Board George Cole appointed.”
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Janice Kahn
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Janice Kahn
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“dd. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Janice Kahn appointed.”
Appoint one of the following interviewed candidates for the Housing Advisory Board: Carol Gladstone Appointed Rebecca Mautner cc
Question of appointing one of the following interviewed candidates for the Housing Advisory Board: Carol Gladstone Appointed Rebecca Mautner cc. Economic Development Advisory Board George Cole appointed dd. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Janice Kahn appointed
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
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