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November 12, 2024
24 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman
Absent: John VanScoyoc
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion, it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, WarrenThe roll call does not list David Pearlman, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent:.”
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. Approval of Meeting Minutes from: October 29, 2024 November 4, 2024
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. Approval of Meeting Minutes from: October 29, 2024 November 4, 2024 Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
PROCLAMATION - Question of recognizing November 30th, 2024 as Small Business Saturday in the Town of Brookline
PROCLAMATION - Question of recognizing November 30th, 2024 as Small Business Saturday in the Town of Brookline.
From the minutes
“PROCLAMATION - Question of recognizing November 30th, 2024 as Small Business Saturday in the Town of Brookline. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Approve an appropriation transfer request from the Fire Chief in the amount of $26,190.00: From: Budgeted Capital- Firefighting Equipment $26,190.00 To: Communications Equipment R & M. $26,190.00
Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Fire Chief in the amount of $26,190.00: From: Budgeted Capital- Firefighting Equipment $26,190.00 To: Communications Equipment R & M. $26,190.00
From the minutes
“d. Question of approving an appropriation transfer request from the Fire Chief in the amount of $26,190.00: From: Budgeted Capital- Firefighting Equipment $26,190.00 To: Communications Equipment R & M. $26,190.00 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Health and Human Services: Sr
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Health and Human Services: Sr. Public Health Inspector (GN10).
From the minutes
“e. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Health and Human Services: Sr. Public Health Inspector (GN10). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Authorization request from the Fire Chief to begin the hiring process for four (4) firefighters (T275)
Authorization request from the Fire Chief to begin the hiring process for four (4) firefighters (T275).
From the minutes
“f. Authorization request from the Fire Chief to begin the hiring process for four (4) firefighters (T275). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Authorization request from the Fire Chief to begin the process to promote one (1) Fire Lieutenant (T285) position
Authorization request from the Fire Chief to begin the process to promote one (1) Fire Lieutenant (T285) position.
From the minutes
“g. Authorization request from the Fire Chief to begin the process to promote one (1) Fire Lieutenant (T285) position. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Administrative/Accounting Assistant (C8)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Administrative/Accounting Assistant (C8).
From the minutes
“h. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Chief of Police: Administrative/Accounting Assistant (C8). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Request from the Chief of Police to appoint eight (8) probationary officers: Johanlet Medrano Daniele Nicolo Gregory Bellamy Stanley Duplessy Matthew Kincade Ian Timpany Julia DiRamio Ryan Nolan
Request from the Chief of Police to appoint eight (8) probationary officers: Johanlet Medrano Daniele Nicolo Gregory Bellamy Stanley Duplessy Matthew Kincade Ian Timpany Julia DiRamio Ryan Nolan
From the minutes
“i. Request from the Chief of Police to appoint eight (8) probationary officers: Johanlet Medrano Daniele Nicolo Gregory Bellamy Stanley Duplessy Matthew Kincade Ian Timpany Julia DiRamio Ryan Nolan Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the Select Board's meeting schedule for January through April 2025
Question of approving the Select Board's meeting schedule for January through April 2025
From the minutes
“j. Question of approving the Select Board's meeting schedule for January through April 2025 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Accept a donation to the Police Department in the amount of $121.20 from the estate of Larry Simon
Question of accepting a donation to the Police Department in the amount of $121.20 from the estate of Larry Simon.
From the minutes
“k. Question of accepting a donation to the Police Department in the amount of $121.20 from the estate of Larry Simon. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Accept a rebate check from National Grid in the amount of $134,850.00 for the installation of heat pumps
Question of accepting a rebate check from National Grid in the amount of $134,850.00 for the installation of heat pumps.
From the minutes
“l. Question of accepting a rebate check from National Grid in the amount of $134,850.00 for the installation of heat pumps. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for a change in D/B/A from Happy Bubbles, LLC d/b/a OneZo / ZZ Desserts to Happy Bubbles, LLC d/b/a OneZo Brookline at 1376 Beacon Street
Question of approving the application for a change in D/B/A from Happy Bubbles, LLC d/b/a OneZo / ZZ Desserts to Happy Bubbles, LLC d/b/a OneZo Brookline at 1376 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“m. Question of approving the application for a change in D/B/A from Happy Bubbles, LLC d/b/a OneZo / ZZ Desserts to Happy Bubbles, LLC d/b/a OneZo Brookline at 1376 Beacon Street. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non- Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on November 16, 2024,...
Question of approving the application of a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non- Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on November 16, 2024, from 4:30PM - 10:30PM at 15 Newton Street. 90 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“n. Question of approving the application of a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non- Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on November 16, 2024, from 4:30PM - 10:30PM at 15 Newton Street. 90 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Appoint Elizabeth Kernan to the Brookline Commission for Women
On motion, it was, Voted to appoint Elizabeth Kernan to the Brookline Commission for Women
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, WarrenNo: Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to appoint Elizabeth Kernan to the Brookline Commission for Women.”
Appoint Shideh Amirifeli to the Brookline Commission for Women 10
Voted to appoint Shideh Amirifeli to the Brookline Commission for Women 10. Special Appropriation Re-Allocation Request School Committee request to change mini-Capital Improvement Program (CIP) allocations, per Town Meeting condition of appropriation. Susan Givens, Deputy Superintendent for Finance, School Department, said that last year the town was gracious enough to provide them with resources for FY25 and FY26. At that time, they knew they had more work to do in reviewing the needs of our schools. This year, the new Director of Operations and three new principals offered suggestions for capital improvement. Ms. Givens referred to the attached worksheet. The worksheet includes items completed, items being carried over and new additions.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Shideh Amirifeli to the Brookline Commission for Women 10. Special Appropriation Re-Allocation Request School Committee request to change mini-Capital Improvement Program (CIP) allocations, per Town Meeting condition of appropriation. Susan Givens, Deputy Superintendent for Finance, School Department, said that last year the town was gracious enough to provide them with resources for FY25 and FY26. At that time, they knew they had more work to do in reviewing the needs of our schools. This year, the new Director of Operations and three new principals offered suggestions for capital improvement. Ms. Givens referred to the attached worksheet. The worksheet includes items completed, items being carried over and new additions..”
The following resolution: Resolved that the Select Board requests that the School Committee vote to recommend to the Superintendent of Schools the reinstatement of the School Resource Officer...
On motion, it was, Voted the following resolution: Resolved that the Select Board requests that the School Committee vote to recommend to the Superintendent of Schools the reinstatement of the School Resource Officer program in the high school and middle schools pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement as required by Chapter 71, §37P.
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, WarrenNo: Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted the following resolution: Resolved that the Select Board requests that the School Committee vote to recommend to the Superintendent of Schools the reinstatement of the School Resource Officer program in the high school and middle schools pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement as required by Chapter 71, §37P. Aye: Bernard Greene, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Against: Michael Sandman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Postpone the hearing
On motion, it was, Voted to postpone the hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to postpone the hearing. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Reconsider article 12
On motion, it was, Voted to reconsider article 12
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to reconsider article 12 Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Add the following amendment to Article 12. 1
On motion, it was, Voted to add the following amendment to Article 12. 1. Removal of 4(D) Café lights, tree lighting, and any Shielded Directional Lighting in front, side, and rear yards shall be shut off between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. 2. Removal of 4 (F) Temporary holiday/seasonal lighting shall be shut off between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. 3. These additional edits are to the new Section 7.10, removing the phrase "reduce light pollution" from the Purpose
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to add the following amendment to Article 12. 1. Removal of 4(D) Café lights, tree lighting, and any Shielded Directional Lighting in front, side, and rear yards shall be shut off between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. 2. Removal of 4 (F) Temporary holiday/seasonal lighting shall be shut off between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. 3. These additional edits are to the new Section 7.10, removing the phrase "reduce light pollution" from the Purpose Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Reconsider article 14
On motion, it was, Voted to reconsider article 14.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to reconsider article 14. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Refer article 14 to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for review
On motion, it was, Voted 4-0 to refer article 14 to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for review
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-0 to refer article 14 to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for review Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
Reconsider article 16
On motion, it was, Voted to reconsider article 16
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to reconsider article 16 Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Favorable action on Article16 with the recent modifications indicated in the packet
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article16 with the recent modifications indicated in the packet.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article16 with the recent modifications indicated in the packet. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Absent: John VanScoyoc.”
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