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October 8, 2024
13 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: These minutes have no attendance list; the members shown as present are the members named in the roll calls.
Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Pearlman is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Approve Meeting Minutes from October 1, 2024
Approval of Meeting Minutes from October 1, 2024.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenDavid Pearlman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from October 1, 2024. Approved as amended Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of the Council on Aging: Custodial Assistant (MN-01)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of the Council on Aging: Custodial Assistant (MN-01).
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenDavid Pearlman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“b. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of the Council on Aging: Custodial Assistant (MN-01). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Libraries: Librarian III - Head of Youth Services (K-08)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Libraries: Librarian III - Head of Youth Services (K-08).
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenDavid Pearlman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“c. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Libraries: Librarian III - Head of Youth Services (K-08). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: David Pearlman.”
Amend the vote of May 9, 2023 regarding the reallocation of $85,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Police and Fire department in funding training activities
Question of amending the vote of May 9, 2023 regarding the reallocation of $85,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Police and Fire department in funding training activities.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenDavid Pearlman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“d. Question of amending the vote of May 9, 2023 regarding the reallocation of $85,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Police and Fire department in funding training activities. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: David Pearlman.”
Approve an appropriation transfer request from the DPW Commissioner to transfer $27,000 from Highway Construction Supplies to Parks and Open Space Maintenance Supplies as indicated in the attached...
Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the DPW Commissioner to transfer $27,000 from Highway Construction Supplies to Parks and Open Space Maintenance Supplies as indicated in the attached memo and approval form.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenDavid Pearlman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“e. Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the DPW Commissioner to transfer $27,000 from Highway Construction Supplies to Parks and Open Space Maintenance Supplies as indicated in the attached memo and approval form. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: David Pearlman.”
Approve and authorizing the Chair, or designee to execute FY 2024 contract extensions with the following CDBG Sub-recipients: Brookline Housing Authority (BHA), and Brookline Improvement Coalition...
Question of approving and authorizing the Chair, or designee to execute FY 2024 contract extensions with the following CDBG Sub-recipients: Brookline Housing Authority (BHA), and Brookline Improvement Coalition (BIC) d/b/a Brookline Community Development (BCDC).
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenDavid Pearlman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“f. Question of approving and authorizing the Chair, or designee to execute FY 2024 contract extensions with the following CDBG Sub-recipients: Brookline Housing Authority (BHA), and Brookline Improvement Coalition (BIC) d/b/a Brookline Community Development (BCDC). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: David Pearlman.”
Approve and authorizing the Chair, or designee to execute the following FY2025 CDBG Subrecipient Agreements: Council on Aging - Brookline TRIPPS Program Brookline Improvement Coalition - Kitchen...
Question of approving and authorizing the Chair, or designee to execute the following FY2025 CDBG Subrecipient Agreements: Council on Aging - Brookline TRIPPS Program Brookline Improvement Coalition - Kitchen and Bathroom upgrades Brookline Housing Authority - Resident Capital Improvements High St. Veterans Steps to Success Inc. - Work Connections/Youth Training Program Brookline Housing Authority - Resident Services/Self-Sufficiency Program Brookline Food Bank - Food Security Brookline Community Mental Health Center - Case Management Program Management - Program Administration Housing - Housing Administration
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenDavid Pearlman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“g. Question of approving and authorizing the Chair, or designee to execute the following FY2025 CDBG Subrecipient Agreements: Council on Aging - Brookline TRIPPS Program Brookline Improvement Coalition - Kitchen and Bathroom upgrades Brookline Housing Authority - Resident Capital Improvements High St. Veterans Steps to Success Inc. - Work Connections/Youth Training Program Brookline Housing Authority - Resident Services/Self-Sufficiency Program Brookline Food Bank - Food Security Brookline Community Mental Health Center - Case Management Program Management - Program Administration Housing - Housing Administration Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: David Pearlman.”
Approve budget reallocations for the CDBG Grant for expenditure in the Town's FY2025 Annual Action Plan
Question of approving budget reallocations for the CDBG Grant for expenditure in the Town's FY2025 Annual Action Plan.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenDavid Pearlman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“h. Question of approving budget reallocations for the CDBG Grant for expenditure in the Town's FY2025 Annual Action Plan. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: David Pearlman.”
No Action on Article 2
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 2. Warrant Article 16 - Amend Article 8.41 of the Town's General By-Laws to expand the requirements of the Tree Preservation By-Law (Plazonja - Resident P8, et al.) Petitioner Alisa Plazonia made a presentation and noted that other committees are reviewing and revising the article. This article addresses climate change by focusing on preventing actions and retaining our trees and their benefits. The current bylaw is extremely narrow and limited to residential properties. If Brookline is serious about fighting change, we need every tree we have, each tree matters, and we need to hold people accountable when removing a healthy mature tree.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 2. Warrant Article 16 - Amend Article 8.41 of the Town's General By-Laws to expand the requirements of the Tree Preservation By-Law (Plazonja - Resident P8, et al.) Petitioner Alisa Plazonia made a presentation and noted that other committees are reviewing and revising the article. This article addresses climate change by focusing on preventing actions and retaining our trees and their benefits. The current bylaw is extremely narrow and limited to residential properties. If Brookline is serious about fighting change, we need every tree we have, each tree matters, and we need to hold people accountable when removing a healthy mature tree..”
No action on Article 5
On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 no action on Article 5
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Pearlman
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 no action on Article 5 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Abstained: David Pearlman.”
Appoint various individuals to the following Boards and Commissions: Brookline Commission on Disability Franklin Pineda-Lopez
Question of appointing various individuals to the following Boards and Commissions: Brookline Commission on Disability Franklin Pineda-Lopez
From the minutes
“Question of appointing various individuals to the following Boards and Commissions: Brookline Commission on Disability Franklin Pineda-Lopez Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Brookline Commission for the Arts Melissa Ann MacQuarrie
Brookline Commission for the Arts Melissa Ann MacQuarrie
From the minutes
“m. Brookline Commission for the Arts Melissa Ann MacQuarrie Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Appoint Brooke Richard to the preservation Commission as an Alternate member
Voted to appoint Brooke Richard to the preservation Commission as an Alternate member. Approved
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Brooke Richard to the preservation Commission as an Alternate member. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
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