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Brookline Former Select Board member

John VanScoyoc

Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board

48 of 48meetings attended (100%) · whole board 99%
576votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
14no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 3%
7 of 39split votes where VanScoyoc was in the minority (18%) · whole board 27%
3abstained
6terms in this record

On split votes, VanScoyoc voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list VanScoyoc as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 48 of 48 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (48)

Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board

Apr 27Authorize the request to fill the following vacant positions…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to authorize the request to fill…Passed 3–0 · VanScoyoc: Yes

April 27, 2021: Authorize the request to fill the following vacant positions by promotion in the Police Department: 2 Deputy Superintendents 2 Lieutenants 2 Sergeants

ApprovePassed · 3–0

On motion it was, Voted to authorize the request to fill the following vacant positions by promotion in the Police Department: 2 Deputy Superintendents 2 Lieutenants 2 Sergeants 3-1

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocAbstained: FernandezThe roll call does not list Nancy Heller, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the request to fill the following vacant positions by promotion in the Police Department: 2 Deputy Superintendents 2 Lieutenants 2 Sergeants 3-1 Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc Abstained: Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Apr 27Approve the authorization to hire request for an Economic…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire…Passed 4–0 · VanScoyoc: Yes

April 27, 2021: Approve the authorization to hire request for an Economic Development-Long-Term Planner in the Planning Department

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for an Economic Development-Long-Term Planner in the Planning Department.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Nancy Heller, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for an Economic Development-Long-Term Planner in the Planning Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Apr 27Approve and authorizing the Chair or his designee to…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorizing the Chair…Passed 4–0 · VanScoyoc: Yes

April 27, 2021: Approve and authorizing the Chair or his designee to execute contract amendments for the following CDBG-CV (CARES Act) funded activities: ACTIVITY AMOUNT BUDGET CODE Public Services Brookline...

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorizing the Chair or his designee to execute contract amendments for the following CDBG-CV (CARES Act) funded activities: ACTIVITY AMOUNT BUDGET CODE Public Services Brookline Safety Net $71,034.00 1720SGA4-558063 Brookline Food Pantry $240,000.00 1720SGA4-558102 Subtotal: $311,034.00 Economic Development EDLTP Business Assistance $100,000.00 1730SGA4-558063

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Nancy Heller, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorizing the Chair or his designee to execute contract amendments for the following CDBG-CV (CARES Act) funded activities: ACTIVITY AMOUNT BUDGET CODE Public Services Brookline Safety Net $71,034.00 1720SGA4-558063 Brookline Food Pantry $240,000.00 1720SGA4-558102 Subtotal: $311,034.00 Economic Development EDLTP Business Assistance $100,000.00 1730SGA4-558063 PUBLIC HOUSING BHA - Coronavirus Response 120,000.00 1720SGA4-558104 Total: $531,034.00 Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Apr 27Approve Contract Amendment #12 to the contract between the…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment #12 to…Passed 4–0 · VanScoyoc: Yes

April 27, 2021: Approve Contract Amendment #12 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and JLA for the New Driscoll School in the amount of $1,320.00 is for added survey services to…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment #12 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and JLA for the New Driscoll School in the amount of $1,320.00 is for added survey services to confirm building height as requested by the Brookline Fire Department.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Nancy Heller, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment #12 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and JLA for the New Driscoll School in the amount of $1,320.00 is for added survey services to confirm building height as requested by the Brookline Fire Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Apr 27Approve the proposed Transformer License for Eversource Work Order…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Transformer License…Passed 4–0 · VanScoyoc: Yes

April 27, 2021: Approve the proposed Transformer License for Eversource Work Order #2407867 is for installation of the new permanent electric service to the Michael Driscoll School

Adopt orderPassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Transformer License for Eversource Work Order #2407867 is for installation of the new permanent electric service to the Michael Driscoll School.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Nancy Heller, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Transformer License for Eversource Work Order #2407867 is for installation of the new permanent electric service to the Michael Driscoll School. Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Apr 27Approve a grant from the Executive Office of Public…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant from the…Passed 4–0 · VanScoyoc: Yes

April 27, 2021: Approve a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Department of Fire Services, Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $25, 983.44 to assist the Fire…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Department of Fire Services, Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $25, 983.44 to assist the Fire Department in its efforts to maintain operational efficiency and overall safety.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Nancy Heller, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Department of Fire Services, Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $25, 983.44 to assist the Fire Department in its efforts to maintain operational efficiency and overall safety. Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Apr 27Approve the following grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the following grant from…Passed 4–0 · VanScoyoc: Yes

April 27, 2021: Approve the following grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $5,000 to support the Brookline Citizen Emergency Response Training (CERT) program

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $5,000 to support the Brookline Citizen Emergency Response Training (CERT) program.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Nancy Heller, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $5,000 to support the Brookline Citizen Emergency Response Training (CERT) program. Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Apr 27Approve the following transfer within the Building Department Budget:…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within…Passed 4–0 · VanScoyoc: Yes

April 27, 2021: Approve the following transfer within the Building Department Budget: From: 2500 2510 Town Hall 522400 R&M $5,000 To: 2500 2540 Town Hall 532 0300 Supplies $5,000 From: 2500 2540 Town…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Building Department Budget: From: 2500 2510 Town Hall 522400 R&M $5,000 To: 2500 2540 Town Hall 532 0300 Supplies $5,000 From: 2500 2540 Town Hall 510101 Salaries $17,000 To: 2500 2540 Town Hall 523 590 Cleaning Services $17,000

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Nancy Heller, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Building Department Budget: From: 2500 2510 Town Hall 522400 R&M $5,000 To: 2500 2540 Town Hall 532 0300 Supplies $5,000 From: 2500 2540 Town Hall 510101 Salaries $17,000 To: 2500 2540 Town Hall 523 590 Cleaning Services $17,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Apr 27Approve Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Gamehenge…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve Temporary All Kinds Beverages…Passed 4–0 · VanScoyoc: Yes

April 27, 2021: Approve Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Gamehenge Golf LLC d/b/a Hemlock Grill from April 30, 2021 - May 29, 2021 from 10:00AM - 10:00PM (Sundays beginning at 12PM)…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Gamehenge Golf LLC d/b/a Hemlock Grill from April 30, 2021 - May 29, 2021 from 10:00AM - 10:00PM (Sundays beginning at 12PM) at 1281 W. Roxbury Pkwy.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Nancy Heller, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Gamehenge Golf LLC d/b/a Hemlock Grill from April 30, 2021 - May 29, 2021 from 10:00AM - 10:00PM (Sundays beginning at 12PM) at 1281 W. Roxbury Pkwy. It was noted that these temporary licenses are provided while the full liquor license is in the process for approval. Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Apr 27Approve the application of a new Common Victualler for…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a…Passed 3–0 · VanScoyoc: Yes

April 27, 2021: Approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Gamehenge Golf, LLC d/b/a Hemlock Grill at 1281 West Roxbury Pkwy

ApprovePassed · 3–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Gamehenge Golf, LLC d/b/a Hemlock Grill at 1281 West Roxbury Pkwy. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Seating will consist of 50 seats inside and 60 seats outside.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, VanScoyocThe roll call does not list Nancy Heller, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting. Heather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Gamehenge Golf, LLC d/b/a Hemlock Grill at 1281 West Roxbury Pkwy. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Seating will consist of 50 seats inside and 60 seats outside. Voted to approve the application of an Entertainment license for Gamehenge Golf, LLC d/b/a Hemlock Grill at 1281 West Roxbury Pkwy. Entertainment will consist of radio and televisions Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (503)

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