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February 26, 2019
14 recorded votes, 2 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
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of February 19, 2019
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 19, 2019.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, WishinskyAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 19, 2019. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Abstained: Nancy Heller.”
Execute a recordable instrument to remove the property located at 15-19 Oak Street from the 15-19 Oak Street Condominium Trust and dissolve the organization of unit owners
On motion it was, Voted to execute a recordable instrument to remove the property located at 15-19 Oak Street from the 15-19 Oak Street Condominium Trust and dissolve the organization of unit owners.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute a recordable instrument to remove the property located at 15-19 Oak Street from the 15-19 Oak Street Condominium Trust and dissolve the organization of unit owners. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for an Annual Event Expo to be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 12:00pm-3:00pm 15 Newton Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for an Annual Event Expo to be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 12:00pm-3:00pm 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for an Annual Event Expo to be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 12:00pm-3:00pm 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant an All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for an Employee Appreciation Party to be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant an All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for an Employee Appreciation Party to be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant an All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for an Employee Appreciation Party to be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant four (4) Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales Licenses to Boston University / WBUR Radio at 890 Commonwealth Avenue as follows: 1) For a Radio Broadcast to be held on Monday, March 4,...
On motion it was, Voted to grant four (4) Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales Licenses to Boston University / WBUR Radio at 890 Commonwealth Avenue as follows: 1) For a Radio Broadcast to be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. 2) For a Radio Broadcast to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. 3) For a Radio Broadcast to be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. 4) For a Radio Broadcast to be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. *with the condition that proper TIPS certifications is submitted as requested by the Police Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant four (4) Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales Licenses to Boston University / WBUR Radio at 890 Commonwealth Avenue as follows: 1) For a Radio Broadcast to be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. 2) For a Radio Broadcast to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. 3) For a Radio Broadcast to be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. 4) For a Radio Broadcast to be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. *with the condition that proper TIPS certifications is submitted as requested by the Police Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant an All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a College Fundraiser to be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 6:00pm-12:00am at 400 Heath Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant an All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a College Fundraiser to be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 6:00pm-12:00am at 400 Heath Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant an All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a College Fundraiser to be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 6:00pm-12:00am at 400 Heath Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following transfer(s) within the Public Health and Human Services appropriation: From Permanent Part-Time Salaries Amount: $3,000.00 -51005120 510102 To Office Supplies Amount...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer(s) within the Public Health and Human Services appropriation: From Permanent Part-Time Salaries Amount: $3,000.00 -51005120 510102 To Office Supplies Amount $2,000.00 - 51005110 531012 To: Education/Training/Conferences Amount: $1,000.00 - 51005110 551099
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer(s) within the Public Health and Human Services appropriation: From Permanent Part-Time Salaries Amount: $3,000.00 -51005120 510102 To Office Supplies Amount $2,000.00 - 51005110 531012 To: Education/Training/Conferences Amount: $1,000.00 - 51005110 551099 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - INTERVIEWS The following candidates for appointment/reappointment to Boards and Commissions will appear for interview: Surveillance Technology and Military-type Equipment...
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - INTERVIEWS The following candidates for appointment/reappointment to Boards and Commissions will appear for interview: Surveillance Technology and Military-type Equipment Study Committee Igor Muravyov C. Scott Ananian Igor Muravyov is Founder and Chief Strategy and Product Officer for T6 Health Systems. T6 works with physicians, data scientists, health economists and technologists developing transformative approaches for advancing quality and economics of complex patientcare, including trauma, emergency surgery, stroke and cardiac arrest. T6 is in use by large medical centers and the Department of Defense. Mr. Muravyov spoke on privacy rights noting that video needs to be respected with a lot of processes in place. There is a big unknown relating to private video on storefronts; what are the owner's responsibilities?
From the minutes
“BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - INTERVIEWS The following candidates for appointment/reappointment to Boards and Commissions will appear for interview: Surveillance Technology and Military-type Equipment Study Committee Igor Muravyov C. Scott Ananian Igor Muravyov is Founder and Chief Strategy and Product Officer for T6 Health Systems. T6 works with physicians, data scientists, health economists and technologists developing transformative approaches for advancing quality and economics of complex patientcare, including trauma, emergency surgery, stroke and cardiac arrest. T6 is in use by large medical centers and the Department of Defense. Mr. Muravyov spoke on privacy rights noting that video needs to be respected with a lot of processes in place. There is a big unknown relating to private video on storefronts; what are the owner's responsibilities?.”
Cancels the license effective April 23, 2019, if by April 23, 2019 the Licensee has neither a) activated the License, or b) obtained Board of Selectmen approval to transfer the license to a new...
Board Member Hamilton offered a motion that the Board cancels the license effective April 23, 2019, if by April 23, 2019 the Licensee has neither a) activated the License, or b) obtained Board of Selectmen approval to transfer the license to a new Brookline location or to a new licensee at the same Brookline location. Roll call:
Yes: Hamilton, HellerNo: Franco, Greene, Wishinsky
From the minutes
“Board Member Hamilton offered a motion that the Board cancels the license effective April 23, 2019, if by April 23, 2019 the Licensee has neither a) activated the License, or b) obtained Board of Selectmen approval to transfer the license to a new Brookline location or to a new licensee at the same Brookline location. Roll call: Aye: Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Against: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene Motion failed..”
On motion it was, That the Board cancel the license effective August 25, 2019, if by August 25, 2019 the Licensee has neither a) activated the License, or b) obtained Board of Selectmen approval...
On motion it was, That the Board cancel the license effective August 25, 2019, if by August 25, 2019 the Licensee has neither a) activated the License, or b) obtained Board of Selectmen approval to transfer the license to a new Brookline location or to a new licensee at the same Brookline location.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, That the Board cancel the license effective August 25, 2019, if by August 25, 2019 the Licensee has neither a) activated the License, or b) obtained Board of Selectmen approval to transfer the license to a new Brookline location or to a new licensee at the same Brookline location. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
ALL KINDS COMMON VICTUALLER/ LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION HEARING Public Hearing on whether the All Kinds Common Victualler License held by Phoenix Rising Enterprises, LLC d/ba Best Burger Bar, at 195...
ALL KINDS COMMON VICTUALLER/ LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION HEARING Public Hearing on whether the All Kinds Common Victualler License held by Phoenix Rising Enterprises, LLC d/ba Best Burger Bar, at 195 Washington Street, should be modified, suspended, revoked, canceled or not renewed for the 2019 annual licensing period. EXHIBIT 1: February 5, 2019 Notice of Violation and Hearing Chair: This is a public hearing pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 64, to determine whether the Board of Selectmen, as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Brookline, should modify, suspend, revoke, cancel, decline to renew, or set conditions precedent to the renewal of the All Kinds liquor license issued to Phoenix Rising Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Best Burger Bar, based on a charge that it has maintained an inactive liquor license in violation of Section A.11 of the Town of Brookline's Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Regulations.
From the minutes
“ALL KINDS COMMON VICTUALLER/ LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION HEARING Public Hearing on whether the All Kinds Common Victualler License held by Phoenix Rising Enterprises, LLC d/ba Best Burger Bar, at 195 Washington Street, should be modified, suspended, revoked, canceled or not renewed for the 2019 annual licensing period. EXHIBIT 1: February 5, 2019 Notice of Violation and Hearing Chair: This is a public hearing pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 64, to determine whether the Board of Selectmen, as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Brookline, should modify, suspend, revoke, cancel, decline to renew, or set conditions precedent to the renewal of the All Kinds liquor license issued to Phoenix Rising Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Best Burger Bar, based on a charge that it has maintained an inactive liquor license in violation of Section A.11 of the Town of Brookline's Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Regulations. The Notice of this violation and hearing dated February 5, 2019, was delivered to John Mascia, Manager, and Pamela Broadwater, Resident Agent. It is Exhibit 1 to this hearing and is incorporated by reference into the minutes of this hearing. This hearing is being recorded by the Recording Secretary. First, who is to present the case in support of the charge? Patty Correa, Associate Patty Correa. Chair: Who is here to represent the Licensee? No one present. Chair: We will take evidence and hear from the parties in two phases, the first being whether or not there was a violation, and the second being the appropriate action by the Board. Ms. Correa, are you prepared to present the case in support of the charge? Ms. Correa: I have not heard from the licensee's representatives. The business closed, and was dully served and recorded with the State office. Chair: We will now decide whether or not the licensee is responsible for the violation with which it is charged, and then we will turn to the question of what if any action the Board should take in the event it finds a violation. I make a motion for a finding that the licensee is responsible for the violation described in the Hearing Notice dated February 5, 2019. All those in favor of a finding of responsible with regard to the charge of maintaining an inactive license in violation of Section A.11 of the Town of Brookline's Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Regulations say aye. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Cancel the license effective February 27, 2019, the Licensee has neither a) activated the License, or b) obtained Board of Selectmen approval to transfer the license to a new Brookline location or...
On motion it was, Voted that the Board cancel the license effective February 27, 2019, the Licensee has neither a) activated the License, or b) obtained Board of Selectmen approval to transfer the license to a new Brookline location or to a new licensee at the same Brookline location. The license holder has 5 days to appeal this decision.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted that the Board cancel the license effective February 27, 2019, the Licensee has neither a) activated the License, or b) obtained Board of Selectmen approval to transfer the license to a new Brookline location or to a new licensee at the same Brookline location. The license holder has 5 days to appeal this decision. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Nong Ying Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Kosher Wok, Weinong Lin, President, for a Common Victualler License with Entertainment (Radio, Taped Music, and Television) at 423...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Nong Ying Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Kosher Wok, Weinong Lin, President, for a Common Victualler License with Entertainment (Radio, Taped Music, and Television) at 423 Harvard Street. Proposed seating capacity is 32 inside. Proposed Hours of Operation are Monday-Thursday 11:00am-9:30pm, Friday 11:00am-2:45pm, Saturday Closed and Sunday 12:00pm-9:30pm. *with the condition of final approval from the Fire Department
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Nong Ying Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Kosher Wok, Weinong Lin, President, for a Common Victualler License with Entertainment (Radio, Taped Music, and Television) at 423 Harvard Street. Proposed seating capacity is 32 inside. Proposed Hours of Operation are Monday-Thursday 11:00am-9:30pm, Friday 11:00am-2:45pm, Saturday Closed and Sunday 12:00pm-9:30pm. *with the condition of final approval from the Fire Department Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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