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September 17, 2024
18 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael Sandman is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Approve the petition from National Grid to request your consent to the locations of mains as hereinafter described for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the following public...
Question of approving the petition from National Grid to request your consent to the locations of mains as hereinafter described for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the following public Streets, lanes, highways and places of the Town of Brookline and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and accomplish the objects of said Company; and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same: Install up to approximately 150 feet of 4-inch plastic main extending from the existing 4-inch Bare Steel main in Marion St, Brookline. Install approximately 100 ft of 2-inch Plastic service extending from the existing newly proposed 4" Plastic main extension.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“a. Question of approving the petition from National Grid to request your consent to the locations of mains as hereinafter described for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the following public Streets, lanes, highways and places of the Town of Brookline and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and accomplish the objects of said Company; and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same: Install up to approximately 150 feet of 4-inch plastic main extending from the existing 4-inch Bare Steel main in Marion St, Brookline. Install approximately 100 ft of 2-inch Plastic service extending from the existing newly proposed 4" Plastic main extension. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve the petition from NSTAR to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located,...
Question of approving the petition from NSTAR to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located, substantially as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault dated July 9, 2024, and filed herewith, under the following public way or ways of said Town: Harvard Street -Southeasterly then southwesterly from manhole 3672, at Columbia Street, to private property at 454 Harvard Street, install approximately 96 feet of conduit.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“b. Question of approving the petition from NSTAR to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located, substantially as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault dated July 9, 2024, and filed herewith, under the following public way or ways of said Town: Harvard Street -Southeasterly then southwesterly from manhole 3672, at Columbia Street, to private property at 454 Harvard Street, install approximately 96 feet of conduit. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Question of approving the petition from NSTAR to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located, substantially as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault dated July 9, 2024, and filed herewith, under the following public way or ways of said Town: Stedman Street -Southwesterly then southeasterly from manhole 12337, approximately 144 feet northeast of Harvard Street, to Pole 137/2, install approximately 21 feet of conduit.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“c. Question of approving the petition from NSTAR to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located, substantially as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault dated July 9, 2024, and filed herewith, under the following public way or ways of said Town: Stedman Street -Southwesterly then southeasterly from manhole 12337, approximately 144 feet northeast of Harvard Street, to Pole 137/2, install approximately 21 feet of conduit. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Question of approving the petition from NSTAR to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located, substantially as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault dated July 16, 2024, and filed herewith, under the following public way or ways of said Town: Goddard Avenue -Northeasterly from Pole 71/37, approximately 565' north of Meadowbrook Road, to new EV Cabinet, install approximately 183 feet of conduit.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“d. Question of approving the petition from NSTAR to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located, substantially as shown on the plan made by T. Thibault dated July 16, 2024, and filed herewith, under the following public way or ways of said Town: Goddard Avenue -Northeasterly from Pole 71/37, approximately 565' north of Meadowbrook Road, to new EV Cabinet, install approximately 183 feet of conduit. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Cobble, LLC d/b/a Bartlette at 318 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application for an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Cobble, LLC d/b/a Bartlette at 318 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Emily Vena. Hours of alcohol service and operation will be Monday - Sunday 9:00AM - 11:00PM. Question of approving the application for an Alternate Manager, Rachel Trudel, for Cobble, LLC d/b/a Bartlette at 318 Harvard Street.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“e. Question of approving the application for an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Cobble, LLC d/b/a Bartlette at 318 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Emily Vena. Hours of alcohol service and operation will be Monday - Sunday 9:00AM - 11:00PM. Question of approving the application for an Alternate Manager, Rachel Trudel, for Cobble, LLC d/b/a Bartlette at 318 Harvard Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bell 86, LLC d/b/a Bell 86 at 308 Harvard Street
Question of approving the application for an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bell 86, LLC d/b/a Bell 86 at 308 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Dong Wook Kim. Hours of alcohol service and operation will be Monday - Sunday 12:00PM - 12:00AM. Question of approving the application for an Alternate Manager, Dong Hyun Jeon, for Bell 86, LLC d/b/a Bell 86 at 308 Harvard Street.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“f. Question of approving the application for an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bell 86, LLC d/b/a Bell 86 at 308 Harvard Street. Proposed manager will be Dong Wook Kim. Hours of alcohol service and operation will be Monday - Sunday 12:00PM - 12:00AM. Question of approving the application for an Alternate Manager, Dong Hyun Jeon, for Bell 86, LLC d/b/a Bell 86 at 308 Harvard Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve entertainment license for Flowers and Opera at SS Pierce Alley
Question of approving entertainment license for Flowers and Opera at SS Pierce Alley. Entertainment will consist of live music September 28, 2024 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“g. Question of approving entertainment license for Flowers and Opera at SS Pierce Alley. Entertainment will consist of live music September 28, 2024 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a change in the alternate manager to Sheila Straight as the Senior Human Resource Manager of NETA located at 160 Washington St. Brookline, MA
Question of approving the application for a change in the alternate manager to Sheila Straight as the Senior Human Resource Manager of NETA located at 160 Washington St. Brookline, MA.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“h. Question of approving the application for a change in the alternate manager to Sheila Straight as the Senior Human Resource Manager of NETA located at 160 Washington St. Brookline, MA. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $26,500 from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)-U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant Program
Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $26,500 from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)-U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant Program.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“i. Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $26,500 from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)-U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant Program. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation transfer request from the Building Department: From: Personnel $22,777.28 To: Utilities $22,777.28
Question of approving the following Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation transfer request from the Building Department: From: Personnel $22,777.28 To: Utilities $22,777.28
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“j. Question of approving the following Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation transfer request from the Building Department: From: Personnel $22,777.28 To: Utilities $22,777.28 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation transfer request from the Fire Department as follows: From: Personnel $46,227.64 Services $1,705.45 Supplies $3,125.91 Other $1,263.21 To:...
Question of approving the following Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation transfer request from the Fire Department as follows: From: Personnel $46,227.64 Services $1,705.45 Supplies $3,125.91 Other $1,263.21 To: Utilities $52,322.21
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“k. Question of approving the following Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation transfer request from the Fire Department as follows: From: Personnel $46,227.64 Services $1,705.45 Supplies $3,125.91 Other $1,263.21 To: Utilities $52,322.21 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve Change Order 14, with Miller Dyer Spears, in the amount of $22, 687.50 for additional Geotech services along school street to explore existing conditions
Question of approving Change Order 14, with Miller Dyer Spears, in the amount of $22, 687.50 for additional Geotech services along school street to explore existing conditions.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“l. Question of approving Change Order 14, with Miller Dyer Spears, in the amount of $22, 687.50 for additional Geotech services along school street to explore existing conditions. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve a credit related to Change order #40 with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of ($19,800.00) credit for additional window testing at Driscoll School
Question of approving a credit related to Change order #40 with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of ($19,800.00) credit for additional window testing at Driscoll School.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“m. Question of approving a credit related to Change order #40 with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of ($19,800.00) credit for additional window testing at Driscoll School. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request for the Council on Aging Director
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request for the Council on Aging Director.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMichael Sandman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request for the Council on Aging Director. The Town Administrator reviewed the authorization to hire request for the Director of the Council on Aging. Ruthanne Dobek has not determined a retirement date, and she plans to stay on through the transition period. This is an important position within the town and Ruthanne has provided exemplary service. Board members VanScoyoc and Pearlman made some recommendations to the screening panel. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: Michael Sandman.”
The adoption of the boards and commissions event sponsoring policy
On motion, it was, Voted the adoption of the boards and commissions event sponsoring policy
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted the adoption of the boards and commissions event sponsoring policy Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Against: Michael Sandman.”
On the revised fiscal policy
On motion, it was, Voted on the revised fiscal policy.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted on the revised fiscal policy. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
In response to the position of the Park and Recreation Commission and Department's memo, not to move forward with the feasibility study for $85K for study
On motion, it was, Voted in response to the position of the Park and Recreation Commission and Department's memo, not to move forward with the feasibility study for $85K for study. Larz Anderson Ice Skating Rink: Director of parks and Open Space, Alexander Vecchio reviewed her memo outlining the history of the outdoor skating rink at Larz Anderson. It has been a challenge in the past few years with the refrigeration system, and keeping it operational. There was a brief review of the process and various committee reports, including the Ice Rink Task Force related to the ice rink. There was consideration of moving the rink and the warming hut to another location at Larz Anderson. It was noted that after reviewing the revenue analysis, the Park and Recreation Commission voted to move forward with a single outdoor open-air rink as modern and efficient as possible, without a specific location. The feasibility study recommended keeping it at Larz Anderson Park.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted in response to the position of the Park and Recreation Commission and Department's memo, not to move forward with the feasibility study for $85K for study. Larz Anderson Ice Skating Rink: Director of parks and Open Space, Alexander Vecchio reviewed her memo outlining the history of the outdoor skating rink at Larz Anderson. It has been a challenge in the past few years with the refrigeration system, and keeping it operational. There was a brief review of the process and various committee reports, including the Ice Rink Task Force related to the ice rink. There was consideration of moving the rink and the warming hut to another location at Larz Anderson. It was noted that after reviewing the revenue analysis, the Park and Recreation Commission voted to move forward with a single outdoor open-air rink as modern and efficient as possible, without a specific location. The feasibility study recommended keeping it at Larz Anderson Park..”
The Select Board's recommendation to the Park and Recreation Commission is that the needs of the Jack Kirrane Ice Rink facility, including the "warming hut" or "pavilion", be met through a project...
On motion, it was, Voted that the Select Board's recommendation to the Park and Recreation Commission is that the needs of the Jack Kirrane Ice Rink facility, including the "warming hut" or "pavilion", be met through a project that will rebuild the rink at its existing hilltop site, without a cover, and otherwise restore it and its outbuildings as seen fit.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted that the Select Board's recommendation to the Park and Recreation Commission is that the needs of the Jack Kirrane Ice Rink facility, including the "warming hut" or "pavilion", be met through a project that will rebuild the rink at its existing hilltop site, without a cover, and otherwise restore it and its outbuildings as seen fit. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Chair.”
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