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January 23, 2018
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton
Absent: None
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Question of whether the Select Board shall enter into Executive Session for the purposes described in Agenda items 2, 3 and 4 below
Question of whether the Select Board shall enter into Executive Session for the purposes described in Agenda items 2, 3 and 4 below. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES For the purpose of approving the following Executive Session minutes, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a), Purpose (7): Executive Session meeting minutes of January 16, 2018. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION LITIGATION Proposed Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy with respect to certain matters pending at the Department of Industrial Accidents. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION LITIGATION Proposed Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy in the matter of Town of Brookline, et al v. MassDevelopment, et al.
From the minutes
“Question of whether the Select Board shall enter into Executive Session for the purposes described in Agenda items 2, 3 and 4 below. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES For the purpose of approving the following Executive Session minutes, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a), Purpose (7): Executive Session meeting minutes of January 16, 2018. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION LITIGATION Proposed Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy with respect to certain matters pending at the Department of Industrial Accidents. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION LITIGATION Proposed Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy in the matter of Town of Brookline, et al v. MassDevelopment, et al. Chair Wishinsky declared that the Board will enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position, and to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grantin-aid requirements. The Chair announced that they will reconvene in open session. Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of January 16, 2018 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of January 16, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of January 16, 2018 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize Chair Wishinsky to sign the Power of Attorney authorizing Housing Project Planner David Guzman to act on the Town's behalf at the foreclosure of 24 Juniper Street, Unit 65
On motion it was, Voted to authorize Chair Wishinsky to sign the Power of Attorney authorizing Housing Project Planner David Guzman to act on the Town's behalf at the foreclosure of 24 Juniper Street, Unit 65.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize Chair Wishinsky to sign the Power of Attorney authorizing Housing Project Planner David Guzman to act on the Town's behalf at the foreclosure of 24 Juniper Street, Unit 65. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve a transfer in the amount of $7,200.00 from the BAA Trust Fund Account to the Arts Council Matching Grants Account
On motion it was Voted to approve a transfer in the amount of $7,200.00 from the BAA Trust Fund Account to the Arts Council Matching Grants Account.
From the minutes
“On motion it was Voted to approve a transfer in the amount of $7,200.00 from the BAA Trust Fund Account to the Arts Council Matching Grants Account. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Types) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 5:30pm11:00pm at...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Types) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 5:30pm11:00pm at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Types) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 5:30pm11:00pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 400 Heath Street. *with the...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 400 Heath Street. *with the condition that the TIPS Certifications are up to date. The submitted certifications have an expiration date of February 1, 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 400 Heath Street. *with the condition that the TIPS Certifications are up to date. The submitted certifications have an expiration date of February 1, 2018. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Make the following appointments to the Zoning By-Law Committee: Lynda Roseman, Brookline Neighborhood Alliance representative (in place of Alisa Jonas) Pallavi Kalia Mande, Conservation Commission...
On motion it was, Voted to make the following appointments to the Zoning By-Law Committee: Lynda Roseman, Brookline Neighborhood Alliance representative (in place of Alisa Jonas) Pallavi Kalia Mande, Conservation Commission representative (in place of Marian Lazar)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to make the following appointments to the Zoning By-Law Committee: Lynda Roseman, Brookline Neighborhood Alliance representative (in place of Alisa Jonas) Pallavi Kalia Mande, Conservation Commission representative (in place of Marian Lazar) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Four S Enterprise, d/b/a BAB, Sangwan Lee, Owner and Manager, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio and TV) License at 1374 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Four S Enterprise, d/b/a BAB, Sangwan Lee, Owner and Manager, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio and TV) License at 1374 Beacon Street. Inside seating capacity is 40 and hours of operation are Sunday 11:00am-9:00pm, Monday-Thursday 11:30am-10:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30am-10:30pm. *all applicable conditions apply.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Four S Enterprise, d/b/a BAB, Sangwan Lee, Owner and Manager, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio and TV) License at 1374 Beacon Street. Inside seating capacity is 40 and hours of operation are Sunday 11:00am-9:00pm, Monday-Thursday 11:30am-10:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30am-10:30pm. *all applicable conditions apply. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Respect Our Hospitalitah, LLC, Stephen Bowman, Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Respect Our Hospitalitah, LLC, Stephen Bowman, Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises as a Seven Day Common Victualler at 1704 Beacon Street for the following: a. Change of d/b/a from Fairsted Kitchen to Grassona's Italian b. Change of Beneficial Interest removing Andrew Foster, as 30% LLC Manager and appointing Stephen Bowman, as 100% LLC Manager.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Respect Our Hospitalitah, LLC, Stephen Bowman, Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises as a Seven Day Common Victualler at 1704 Beacon Street for the following: a. Change of d/b/a from Fairsted Kitchen to Grassona's Italian b. Change of Beneficial Interest removing Andrew Foster, as 30% LLC Manager and appointing Stephen Bowman, as 100% LLC Manager. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of P&L Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Rainbow Sushi, LiLi Liang, Owner and Manager, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio and TV) License at 187 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of P&L Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Rainbow Sushi, LiLi Liang, Owner and Manager, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio and TV) License at 187 Harvard Street. Seating capacity of 32, hours of operation are Sunday 12:15pm-10:00pm, Monday-Thursday 11:30am-10:00pm and Friday and Saturday 11:30am-11:00pm. (Liquor hours will be the same.)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of P&L Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Rainbow Sushi, LiLi Liang, Owner and Manager, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio and TV) License at 187 Harvard Street. Seating capacity of 32, hours of operation are Sunday 12:15pm-10:00pm, Monday-Thursday 11:30am-10:00pm and Friday and Saturday 11:30am-11:00pm. (Liquor hours will be the same.) Voted to approve the amended application, submitted November 30, 2017, of Huan Ying Inc., d/b/a Home Sushi & Asian Cuisine, Ying Chen, President and Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises as a Seven Day Common Victualler at 187 Harvard Street for a transfer of said license to P&L Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Rainbow Sushi, LiLi Liang, Owner and Manager. Said license to be exercised at the same location. Liquor hours will be Sunday 12:15pm-10:00pm, MondayThursday 11:30am-10:00pm and Friday-Saturday 11:30am-11:00pm. Alternate Manger is Kai Peng Zen. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the amended application, submitted November 30, 2017, of Huan Ying Inc., d/b/a Home Sushi & Asian Cuisine, Ying Chen, President and Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale,...
Voted to approve the amended application, submitted November 30, 2017, of Huan Ying Inc., d/b/a Home Sushi & Asian Cuisine, Ying Chen, President and Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises as a Seven Day Common Victualler at 187 Harvard Street for a transfer of said license to P&L Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Rainbow Sushi, LiLi Liang, Owner and Manager. Said license to be exercised at the same location. Liquor hours will be Sunday 12:15pm-10:00pm, MondayThursday 11:30am-10:00pm and Friday-Saturday 11:30am-11:00pm. Alternate Manger is Kai Peng Zen.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the amended application, submitted November 30, 2017, of Huan Ying Inc., d/b/a Home Sushi & Asian Cuisine, Ying Chen, President and Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises as a Seven Day Common Victualler at 187 Harvard Street for a transfer of said license to P&L Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Rainbow Sushi, LiLi Liang, Owner and Manager. Said license to be exercised at the same location. Liquor hours will be Sunday 12:15pm-10:00pm, MondayThursday 11:30am-10:00pm and Friday-Saturday 11:30am-11:00pm. Alternate Manger is Kai Peng Zen. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint Michael Sandman to replace Cliff Brown on the Override Study Committee
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Michael Sandman to replace Cliff Brown on the Override Study Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Michael Sandman to replace Cliff Brown on the Override Study Committee. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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