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Brookline Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

March 20, 2018

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes of March 6, 2018, as amended

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of March 6, 2018, as amended.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of March 6, 2018, as amended. Voted to approve the minutes of March 14, 2018, as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of March 14, 2018, as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve the minutes of March 14, 2018, as amended.

From the minutes

“Voted to approve the minutes of March 14, 2018, as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the submittal of an application by the Housing Advisory Board for grant funding through the Mass Housing's "Planning for Housing Production" grant program

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the submittal of an application by the Housing Advisory Board for grant funding through the Mass Housing's "Planning for Housing Production" grant program.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the submittal of an application by the Housing Advisory Board for grant funding through the Mass Housing's "Planning for Housing Production" grant program. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Brookline Interactive Group for a Community Media Virtual Reality Party to be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:30pm...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Brookline Interactive Group for a Community Media Virtual Reality Party to be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:30pm at 46 Tappan Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Brookline Interactive Group for a Community Media Virtual Reality Party to be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:30pm at 46 Tappan Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Hellenic Association of Boston/Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England for a Quinceanera Party to be held on...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Hellenic Association of Boston/Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England for a Quinceanera Party to be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 162 Goddard Avenue.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Hellenic Association of Boston/Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England for a Quinceanera Party to be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 162 Goddard Avenue. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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

Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to the Pierce PTO for a Spring Gala to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 7:00pm-11:00pm at 50 School Street (Pierce School...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to the Pierce PTO for a Spring Gala to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 7:00pm-11:00pm at 50 School Street (Pierce School Auditorium and Cafeteria).

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to the Pierce PTO for a Spring Gala to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 7:00pm-11:00pm at 50 School Street (Pierce School Auditorium and Cafeteria). Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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

Authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Office of the Town Clerk: Principal Clerk (C-07) Senior Clerk Typist (C-06)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Office of the Town Clerk: Principal Clerk (C-07) Senior Clerk Typist (C-06)

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Office of the Town Clerk: Principal Clerk (C-07) Senior Clerk Typist (C-06) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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

Amend the amount to be awarded as compensation for the taking by eminent domain of the property known as 111 Cypress, as previously listed in Exhibit D of the Order of Taking adopted by this Board...

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to amend the amount to be awarded as compensation for the taking by eminent domain of the property known as 111 Cypress, as previously listed in Exhibit D of the Order of Taking adopted by this Board on January 30, 2018, from fifteen million nine hundred thousand dollars ($15,900,000) to fifteen million nine hundred thousand thirty seven nine hundred twenty three dollars and sixty -one cents ($15,937,923.61).

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to amend the amount to be awarded as compensation for the taking by eminent domain of the property known as 111 Cypress, as previously listed in Exhibit D of the Order of Taking adopted by this Board on January 30, 2018, from fifteen million nine hundred thousand dollars ($15,900,000) to fifteen million nine hundred thousand thirty seven nine hundred twenty three dollars and sixty -one cents ($15,937,923.61). Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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

Grant the application of I.V.A. Foods, Inc., d/b/a Bazaar International Gourmet, holder of a license to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Not to Be Drunk on the...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to grant the application of I.V.A. Foods, Inc., d/b/a Bazaar International Gourmet, holder of a license to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Not to Be Drunk on the Premises at 1432 Beacon Street for a Change of Beneficial Interest as follows: FROM: Alexander Gozman, as 32% Director/Stockholder (Removing) Yuriy Blyakman as 34% Treasurer/Director/Stockholder Alexander Zelfond as 34% President/Director/Stockholder TO: Yuriy Blyakhman as 32% President/Treasurer/Director/Stockholder Alexander Zelfond as 32% Director/Stockholder Roman Zadorozhnyy as 4% Stockholder Sabina Roytman as 7.25% Stockholder Gary Nemi as 24.75% Director/Stockholder

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to grant the application of I.V.A. Foods, Inc., d/b/a Bazaar International Gourmet, holder of a license to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Not to Be Drunk on the Premises at 1432 Beacon Street for a Change of Beneficial Interest as follows: FROM: Alexander Gozman, as 32% Director/Stockholder (Removing) Yuriy Blyakman as 34% Treasurer/Director/Stockholder Alexander Zelfond as 34% President/Director/Stockholder TO: Yuriy Blyakhman as 32% President/Treasurer/Director/Stockholder Alexander Zelfond as 32% Director/Stockholder Roman Zadorozhnyy as 4% Stockholder Sabina Roytman as 7.25% Stockholder Gary Nemi as 24.75% Director/Stockholder Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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

Approve and executing the May 8, 2018 Annual Town Election Warrant

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving and executing the May 8, 2018 Annual Town Election Warrant.

From the minutes

“Question of approving and executing the May 8, 2018 Annual Town Election Warrant. Town Administrator Kleckner reviewed the Annual Election Warrant. This warrant includes 2 ballot questions. On motion it was, To approve and execute the May 8, 2018 Annual Town Election Warrant as present by the Town Clerk. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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