May 15, 2018

“Voted to nominate Neil Wishinsky as Chair for the term ending in May 2019. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to elect Neil Wishinsky as Chair for the term ending in May 2019. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a Certificate of Estoppel as contemplated by section 8.9 of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and Claremont Brookline Avenue LLC's regarding the development of the hotel at 700 Brookline Avenue. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted approving the following four (4) transfers within the Recreation Department appropriation: From: 6325SL04 From: 6322SL04 To: 6328SL04 To: 6329SL04 To: 6321SL04 To: 6326SL04 Rec Rev. Admin 532015 Equip. Maint. $7,500.00 Rec Rev. Admin 539020 Rec Supplies $1,000.00 Rec Rev. Admin 528010 Cc Serv. Charge $5,500.00 Rec Rev. Admin 525200 Rec. Services $1,500.00 Rec Rev. Admin 523070 Trans. Rental $ 500.00 Rec Rev. Admin 523016 Software Serv. $1,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following two (2) transfers within the Building Department appropriation: From: 25003430 School 561011 Natural Gas $100,000.00 To: 25003430 School 522400 Repair/Maint. $100,000.00 From: 25003430 School 561010 Electricity $75,000.00 To: 25003430 School 522400 Repair/Maint. $75,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following four (4) transfers within the Health and Human Services Department appropriation: From: 51005110 Health Admin. 510101 Perm. Full Time $10,000.00 To: 51005110 Health Admin. 524010 Professional/Tech Svc $3,000.00 To: 51005110 Health Admin. 531012 Office Supplies $3,000.00 To: 51005110 Health Admin. 551099 Ed/Training/Conf. $2,500.00 To: 51005110 Health Admin. 552090 Other Travel $1,500.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Massachusetts Health Officers Association to provide funding for a graduate student internship. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approving a transfer within the Planning and Community Development appropriation: From: 17201730 Economic Dev. 510101 Full Time Salaries $18,000.00 To: 17201730 Economic Dev. 524010 Prof/Tech Services $18,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute Contract No. PW/18-26 Gateway East Soil Test Borings in the amount of $22,600.00 with Carr-Dee Corporation. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with Northern Contracting Corp. in the amount of $1,933,200.00 in connection with the Coolidge Corner Library - Accessibility and Roof Improvements project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the letter of agreement in the form as presented without shuttle drop off language. If additional language is needed the letter can come back to the Board for a revised vote. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to grant a One Day Entertainment License to Arts Brookline/Brookline Music School in connection with Brookline Porchfest 2018 to be held on June 9, 2018 from 12:00pm-6:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to grant three (3) Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: (1) For an Annual Club Event to be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 5:30pm-10:30pm. (2) For a Wine Tasting Event to be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 7:00pm-11:00pm. (3) For a Wedding Reception to be held on Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: (1) For a Wedding Reception to be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2018 from 9:30am-3:00pm. (2) For a Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 11:00am-4:00pm at 400 Heath Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Olive Connection for a Cooking Class/Brunch to be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018 from 11:30am-1:30pm at 1426 Beacon Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Power Rowing for a Charity Event to be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at 62 Harvard Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Arts Brookline for the 40th Annual Coolidge Corner Arts Festival to be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 11:00am-6:00pm on Babcock Street and in the Babcock Street parking lot. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Wheelock College for a Banquet to be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 and Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 4:00pm-8:00pm at 43 Hawes Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 20-26, 2018 as National Public Works Week. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Building Custodian (MN-02) vacancy in the Library Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Recreation Department: Custodian (MN-2) Administrator/Lead Teacher (GN-7) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Jota, Inc., d/b/a Café Eilat, Levana Hasson, President, 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 406 Harvard Street, for Outdoor Seating of 4 tables and 8 seats. *subject to final design approval by DPW. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Phoenix Rising Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Best Burger Bar, John Mascia, Manager, holder of 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 195 Washington Street, for an increase in Outdoor Seating from 9 tables and 18 seats to 12 tables and 30 seats. * pending receipt of their liability policy Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), a Registered Marijuana Dispensary, at 160 Washington Street, for a Change of Manager from Samantha Coulter to Eric Holler. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications of New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), a Registered Marijuana Dispensary, at 160 Washington Street, for the following Alternate Managers: Jonathan Leighton, Ashley Cabana and Steven Morales. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Fuji Restaurant Corp., d/b/a Fugakyu, Ka-Yung Wong, Attorney, for a Pledge of License to Blue Hills Bank. Fuji Restaurant Corp. is a 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 1280 Beacon Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Anastasi Brookline, Inc., d/b/a Brookline Fine Wine & Spirits, Michael Ford, Attorney, for a Pledge of License to Abington Bank. Anastasi Brookline, Inc. is a holder of a license to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages NOT to Be Drunk on the Premises as a Retail Package Store at 27 Harvard Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to grant the application of Shilpa, Inc., d/b/a Brookline Wine & Spirits, holder of a license to Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages NOT to Be Drunk on the Premises as a Retail Package Store at 294 Washington Street for a Transfer of said license to Magnus Beverage Corp., Brookline Wine & Spirits, Sukhjinder Pal Singh. Proposed Hours of Operation are Sun Noon-7pm, Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm and Fri-Sat 10am11pm. Previous Hours of Operation were Sun Noon-8pm, Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm and Fri-Sat 10am-11pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Gensouen Brookline, LLC, d/b/a Gen Sou En, Robert L. Allen, Jr., Attorney, holder of a license to Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell Wine & Malt Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises as a Common Victualler at 299 Harvard Street, for an increase in Indoor Seating from 105 seats to 135 seats. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“Voted to approve the application of Gensouen Brookline, LLC, d/b/a Gen Sou En, for an Entertainment license for Instrumental and Vocal music on Tues-Sat 5pm-10pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the petitioner's motion That the Town change the name of the Edward Devotion School to a name to be selected by the School Committee after receiving public input through a process to be determined by the School Committee. Town Meeting hereby requests the Naming Committee to consider the name so selected by the School Committee and make a recommendation to Town Meeting with respect thereto at the 2019 Annual Town Meeting. In the interim, the name of the School shall be Coolidge Corner School. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Board revised language: That the Town adopt the following Resolution: WHEREAS: There is evidence that Brookline's 2010 population will increase 12% - 17% by 2030; WHEREAS: In view of limits on Brookline's revenue growth and projected expense increases to serve a growing population, the Town needs to identify potential new revenue sources; WHEREAS: Authorities on municipal taxation point out that a well-designed real estate transfer tax can be equitable, low impact, inexpensive to administer, and therefore could be an appropriate form of taxation to address currently underfunded needs of the Town; WHEREAS: Currently underfunded needs of the Town include public land devoted to schools, parks, open space, recreational facilities, playgrounds, and conservation areas; also real estate that is suitable for affordable housing and for economic development to expand the Town's commercial tax base; WHEREAS: A Brookline Real Estate Transfer Tax could be an additional revenue source to future source. WHEREAS: A Brookline Land Bank could be well suited to operate within the Town's organizational structure and financial policies, and could be specifically adapted to and compatible with the unique combination of long established urban and suburban neighborhoods and commercial districts in Brookline. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: The Select Board appoint a committee to study the value to the Town of seeking State approval for the adoption of a municipal level real estate transfer tax and for establishing a multipurpose Brookline Land Bank, the specifics of funding and operating the Land Bank, and other topics which the committee may determine to be relevant. The committee shall issue a report and make recommendations on or before March 1, 2019, accompanied by a possible warrant article. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“2. Voted on this language 5-0 to stike is "licensed or permitted" COMPOSTABLE Refers to bioplastic materials certified to meet the American Society for Testing and Materials International Standards D6400 or D6868, as those standards may be amended. ASTM D6400 is the specification for plastics designed for compostability in municipal or industrial aerobic composting facilities. D6868 is the specification for aerobic compostability of plastics used as coatings on a compostable substrate. Compostable materials shall also include products that conform to ASTM or other third-party standards (such as Vinçotte) for home composting. Any compostable product must be clearly labeled with the applicable standard on the product. DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE All food and beverage containers, bowls, plates, trays, cartons, cups, lids, straws, stirrers, forks, spoons, knives, film wrap, and other items designed for one-time or non-durable uses on or in which any food vendor directly places or packages prepared foods or which are used to consume foods. This includes, but is not limited to, service ware for takeout foods and leftover food from partially consumed meals prepared at food establishments. DIRECTOR refers to the Director of the Department of Public Health or the Director's designee. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT An operation that is licensed or permitted to stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides food for human consumption. This includes, without limitation, restaurants and food trucks. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“4. On motion it was Voted 5-0 on Article 31 as revised by the Select Board. Roll call: Aye: Wishinsky, Franco, Heller, Greene, Hamilton..”

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“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable Action that the Select Board adopt a resolution proposed by the Committee of Town Organization and Structural with the minor language revisions recommended by Dick Benka: RESOLVED: That the Select Board appoint a committee to study and report to it on the acquisition, deployment and use of surveillance equipment, and military equipment if any, by Town Departments and by the School Department, and on the policies, procedures and oversight regulating such acquisition, deployment and use and regulating the acquisition, retention, use and dissemination of surveillance data by Town Departments and the School Department. Further, that the Select Board consider including a representative of the CIMS Oversight Committee, the Commission for Diversity Inclusion & Community Relations, the Advisory Committee, Public Safety Departments of the Town, and members of the public and/or Town or School Departments with relevant technical expertise. The work product should include, but not be limited to, inventories of all surveillance equipment and military equipment and after at least one public hearing, recommendations for any improvements and best practices to be adopted. Roll Call: Aye: Wishinsky, Franco, Heller, Greene, Hamilton.”

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“Voted 5-0 to reconsider Article 2. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable Action on Article 2. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Ashley Haire to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2020 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to Nancy Moore to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2020 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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“Voted to Nancy Moore to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2020 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

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