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March 6, 2018
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the November 9, 2017 minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Select Board, School Committee and Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee on the 9th School, as submitted
On motion it was, Voted to approve the November 9, 2017 minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Select Board, School Committee and Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee on the 9th School, as submitted.
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From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the November 9, 2017 minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Select Board, School Committee and Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee on the 9th School, as submitted..”
Approve the minutes of February 27, 2018 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 27, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 27, 2018 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Vine Ripe Grill for a Birthday Party to be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 7:30pm-11:30pm at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway
On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Vine Ripe Grill for a Birthday Party to be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 7:30pm-11:30pm at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway. An extension of operating hours for this same event was approved by the Select Board at their meeting on February 27, 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Vine Ripe Grill for a Birthday Party to be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 7:30pm-11:30pm at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway. An extension of operating hours for this same event was approved by the Select Board at their meeting on February 27, 2018. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant two (2) temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales Licenses to Vine Ripe Grill at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway as follows: a
On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales Licenses to Vine Ripe Grill at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway as follows: a. For a Brookline Youth Baseball Draft Event to be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. b. For a Client Appreciation Event to be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales Licenses to Vine Ripe Grill at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway as follows: a. For a Brookline Youth Baseball Draft Event to be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. b. For a Client Appreciation Event to be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve a temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Allium Market for a Pop-up Dinner to be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 6:00pm9:30pm at 1330 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve a temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Allium Market for a Pop-up Dinner to be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 6:00pm9:30pm at 1330 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Allium Market for a Pop-up Dinner to be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 6:00pm9:30pm at 1330 Beacon Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint John F. Sullivan as Fire Chief effective March 26, 2018 subject to successful completion of a physical examination and related pre-employment requirements of the Town
On motion it was, Voted to appoint John F. Sullivan as Fire Chief effective March 26, 2018 subject to successful completion of a physical examination and related pre-employment requirements of the Town.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint John F. Sullivan as Fire Chief effective March 26, 2018 subject to successful completion of a physical examination and related pre-employment requirements of the Town. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Sunset Partners, Inc., d/b/a Sunset Cantina, 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...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Sunset Partners, Inc., d/b/a Sunset Cantina, 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 916 Commonwealth Avenue for a Change of Manager from Mark Berkowitz to Timothy Raihl.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Sunset Partners, Inc., d/b/a Sunset Cantina, 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 916 Commonwealth Avenue for a Change of Manager from Mark Berkowitz to Timothy Raihl. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Planning and Community Development Department: a. b
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Planning and Community Development Department: a. b. Community Planner (Grade GN-11) Preservation Planner (Grade T-6)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Planning and Community Development Department: a. b. Community Planner (Grade GN-11) Preservation Planner (Grade T-6) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Council on Aging Department: a. b
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Council on Aging Department: a. b. Home Care Coordinator (HELP) (Grade T-3) Clinical Social Worker II (Grade T-3)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Council on Aging Department: a. b. Home Care Coordinator (HELP) (Grade T-3) Clinical Social Worker II (Grade T-3) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Add new citizen members to bring the number of citizen members back to 10, the original number of citizen members. (Because of attrition, the number of citizen members is down to 6.) Preference...
Add new citizen members to bring the number of citizen members back to 10, the original number of citizen members. (Because of attrition, the number of citizen members is down to 6.) Preference will be given to citizens who can help the committee maintain its relationships with Town departments that do not regularly participate in committee meetings. Applications will be screened by the co-chairs. The co-chairs will make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. New members will be appointed to renewable, three-year terms. Interested persons should contact Council on Aging Director Ruthann Dobek. The openings on the committee will be publicized through the Select Board, the Council on Aging, and BrooklineCAN.
From the minutes
“1. Add new citizen members to bring the number of citizen members back to 10, the original number of citizen members. (Because of attrition, the number of citizen members is down to 6.) Preference will be given to citizens who can help the committee maintain its relationships with Town departments that do not regularly participate in committee meetings. Applications will be screened by the co-chairs. The co-chairs will make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. New members will be appointed to renewable, three-year terms. Interested persons should contact Council on Aging Director Ruthann Dobek. The openings on the committee will be publicized through the Select Board, the Council on Aging, and BrooklineCAN. 2. Current citizen members will be assigned randomly to staggered terms of one, two, and three years. The appointments may be renewed when the terms expire. Nancy Heller, Ruthann Dobek, and Frank Caro, Co-Chairs Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve a Request for Information on the possible redevelopment of the Kent Street parking lot as affordable senior housing
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Request for Information on the possible redevelopment of the Kent Street parking lot as affordable senior housing.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Request for Information on the possible redevelopment of the Kent Street parking lot as affordable senior housing. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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