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August 7, 2018
21 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 minutes of July 10, 2018, as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of July 10, 2018, as amended.
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyAbstained: Greene
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of July 10, 2018, as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin J. Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Abstained: Bernard W. Greene.”
Approve the minutes of July 24, 2018, as amended
Voted to approve the minutes of July 24, 2018, as amended.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of July 24, 2018, as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the transfer of $10, 200.00 from the Ryder BAA Trust Fund Account (6300TR02) to the Arts Council Matching Grants Account (1220SG27)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the transfer of $10, 200.00 from the Ryder BAA Trust Fund Account (6300TR02) to the Arts Council Matching Grants Account (1220SG27).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the transfer of $10, 200.00 from the Ryder BAA Trust Fund Account (6300TR02) to the Arts Council Matching Grants Account (1220SG27). Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of The Brothers Restaurant Corp., d/b/a The Brothers Restaurant, Albeiro Lopera, Manager, at 404 Harvard Street, for the following Alternate Manager: Edison Gutierrez
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of The Brothers Restaurant Corp., d/b/a The Brothers Restaurant, Albeiro Lopera, Manager, at 404 Harvard Street, for the following Alternate Manager: Edison Gutierrez.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of The Brothers Restaurant Corp., d/b/a The Brothers Restaurant, Albeiro Lopera, Manager, at 404 Harvard Street, for the following Alternate Manager: Edison Gutierrez. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of The Barbecue Lamb Brothers, LLC, d/b/a WOW Barbecue, Steve Liu, Owner, at 320 Washington Street, for the following Alternate Manager: Youmei Wang. * Pending submittal of...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of The Barbecue Lamb Brothers, LLC, d/b/a WOW Barbecue, Steve Liu, Owner, at 320 Washington Street, for the following Alternate Manager: Youmei Wang. * Pending submittal of a crowd manager certificate
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of The Barbecue Lamb Brothers, LLC, d/b/a WOW Barbecue, Steve Liu, Owner, at 320 Washington Street, for the following Alternate Manager: Youmei Wang. * Pending submittal of a crowd manager certificate Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Porto Maltese, LLC, d/b/a Porto Maltese, Zachary Ostrer, Owner, at 1634 Beacon Street, for the following Alternate Manager: Sergey Arakcheev
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Porto Maltese, LLC, d/b/a Porto Maltese, Zachary Ostrer, Owner, at 1634 Beacon Street, for the following Alternate Manager: Sergey Arakcheev.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Porto Maltese, LLC, d/b/a Porto Maltese, Zachary Ostrer, Owner, at 1634 Beacon Street, for the following Alternate Manager: Sergey Arakcheev. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 5:00pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street
On motion it was, Voted grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 5:00pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 5:00pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Sunday, September 2, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Sunday, September 2, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Wedding to be held on Sunday, September 2, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Increase in the number of participants in the Senior Tax Work-Off Abatement Program from 30 to 35
On motion it was, Voted to increase in the number of participants in the Senior Tax Work-Off Abatement Program from 30 to 35.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to increase in the number of participants in the Senior Tax Work-Off Abatement Program from 30 to 35. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the Senior Clerk Typist/CT (Grade C-6) vacancy within the Treasury Division of the Finance Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Senior Clerk Typist/CT (Grade C-6) vacancy within the Treasury Division of the Finance Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Senior Clerk Typist/CT (Grade C-6) vacancy within the Treasury Division of the Finance Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the following nine (9) vacancies in the Public Works Department: Assistant Civil Engineer (EN-4) Senior Landscape Planner/Architect (T-12) Senior Office Assistant (C-5)...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following nine (9) vacancies in the Public Works Department: Assistant Civil Engineer (EN-4) Senior Landscape Planner/Architect (T-12) Senior Office Assistant (C-5) Motor Equipment Repairperson (LN-6) Motor Equipment Operator #2 (LN-3) - 2 vacancies Laborer (LN-1) Utility Craftsperson (LN-3) - 2 vacancies
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following nine (9) vacancies in the Public Works Department: Assistant Civil Engineer (EN-4) Senior Landscape Planner/Architect (T-12) Senior Office Assistant (C-5) Motor Equipment Repairperson (LN-6) Motor Equipment Operator #2 (LN-3) - 2 vacancies Laborer (LN-1) Utility Craftsperson (LN-3) - 2 vacancies Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the use of $1,000,000 in Town funds from the following accounts to meet the Town's construction match obligation for the Gateway East project: 1719K165 6C0051 Gateway East Construction...
Voted to authorize the use of $1,000,000 in Town funds from the following accounts to meet the Town's construction match obligation for the Gateway East project: 1719K165 6C0051 Gateway East Construction Match $250,000.00 1720SG67 6T0034 Gateway East Gift Account - CH $750,000.00
From the minutes
“1. Voted to authorize the use of $1,000,000 in Town funds from the following accounts to meet the Town's construction match obligation for the Gateway East project: 1719K165 6C0051 Gateway East Construction Match $250,000.00 1720SG67 6T0034 Gateway East Gift Account - CH $750,000.00 2. Voted to authorize the Chair to execute a Non-Participating Work Agreement between the Town of Brookline and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Gateway East project. 3. Voted to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to approve requisitions and authorize payments related to the use of the Town's construction match funds by MassDOT or its contractors. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the Chair to execute a Non-Participating Work Agreement between the Town of Brookline and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Gateway East project
Voted to authorize the Chair to execute a Non-Participating Work Agreement between the Town of Brookline and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Gateway East project.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to authorize the Chair to execute a Non-Participating Work Agreement between the Town of Brookline and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Gateway East project. 3. Voted to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to approve requisitions and authorize payments related to the use of the Town's construction match funds by MassDOT or its contractors. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to approve requisitions and authorize payments related to the use of the Town's construction match funds by MassDOT or its contractors
Voted to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to approve requisitions and authorize payments related to the use of the Town's construction match funds by MassDOT or its contractors.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to approve requisitions and authorize payments related to the use of the Town's construction match funds by MassDOT or its contractors. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the fourth Saturday in August as "Steps to Success Day Celebration" in the Town of Brookline
On motion it was, Voted to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the fourth Saturday in August as "Steps to Success Day Celebration" in the Town of Brookline.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the fourth Saturday in August as "Steps to Success Day Celebration" in the Town of Brookline. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of The Kosher Wok, Inc., d/b/a The Kosher Wok Chinese Restaurant, Tai-Sheng Ying, President, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio and Taped Music) License at...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of The Kosher Wok, Inc., d/b/a The Kosher Wok Chinese Restaurant, Tai-Sheng Ying, President, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio and Taped Music) License at 423 Harvard Street. Inside seating capacity is 32. Hours of Operation are Monday-Thursday 11:00am-9:30pm, Friday 11:00am-2:45pm, Saturday Closed and Sunday 12:00pm-9:30pm. The Kosher Wok will not serve alcohol. This location was formerly occupied by Taam Chinese Restaurant. Former Hours of Operation were Sunday-Thursday 11:00am11:00pm, Friday 11:00am-3:00pm and Sunday Sundown-Midnight. *note the applicant will be surrendering their liquor license.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of The Kosher Wok, Inc., d/b/a The Kosher Wok Chinese Restaurant, Tai-Sheng Ying, President, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio and Taped Music) License at 423 Harvard Street. Inside seating capacity is 32. Hours of Operation are Monday-Thursday 11:00am-9:30pm, Friday 11:00am-2:45pm, Saturday Closed and Sunday 12:00pm-9:30pm. The Kosher Wok will not serve alcohol. This location was formerly occupied by Taam Chinese Restaurant. Former Hours of Operation were Sunday-Thursday 11:00am11:00pm, Friday 11:00am-3:00pm and Sunday Sundown-Midnight. *note the applicant will be surrendering their liquor license. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC, d/b/a Chipotle Mexican Grill, 876 Commonwealth Avenue, holder of a Common Victualler's License, for a Change in Hours of...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC, d/b/a Chipotle Mexican Grill, 876 Commonwealth Avenue, holder of a Common Victualler's License, for a Change in Hours of Operation of Sunday-Saturday 10:45am-11:00pm. Current Hours of Operation are Sunday-Saturday 10:45am-10:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC, d/b/a Chipotle Mexican Grill, 876 Commonwealth Avenue, holder of a Common Victualler's License, for a Change in Hours of Operation of Sunday-Saturday 10:45am-11:00pm. Current Hours of Operation are Sunday-Saturday 10:45am-10:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve, and authorize Mr. Kleckner to execute, the License Agreement by and between Crown Castle NG East, LLC and the Town of Brookline. *with the condition that Crown Castle continue to work...
On motion it was, Voted that the Select Board vote to approve, and authorize Mr. Kleckner to execute, the License Agreement by and between Crown Castle NG East, LLC and the Town of Brookline. *with the condition that Crown Castle continue to work with the residents of 68 Wolcott Road to reduce the noise made by the node in front of their house during periods of warm weather.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted that the Select Board vote to approve, and authorize Mr. Kleckner to execute, the License Agreement by and between Crown Castle NG East, LLC and the Town of Brookline. *with the condition that Crown Castle continue to work with the residents of 68 Wolcott Road to reduce the noise made by the node in front of their house during periods of warm weather. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the charge for the Brookline Fiscal Advisory Committee as revised to include "prior to final delivery of the report the Committee will hold at least one public hearing"
On motion it was, Voted to approve the charge for the Brookline Fiscal Advisory Committee as revised to include "prior to final delivery of the report the Committee will hold at least one public hearing".
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the charge for the Brookline Fiscal Advisory Committee as revised to include "prior to final delivery of the report the Committee will hold at least one public hearing". Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint the above candidates to the Taxation Aid Committee
On motion it was, Voted appoint the above candidates to the Taxation Aid Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted appoint the above candidates to the Taxation Aid Committee. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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