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December 11, 2019
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
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: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant a temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 for a Holiday Party from 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM at 15 Newton Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 for a Holiday Party from 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 for a Holiday Party from 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Adopt a Residential Exemption percentage of twenty-one percent (21%) for fiscal year 2020 per the provisions of section 5C of Chapter 59
On motion it was, Voted to adopt a Residential Exemption percentage of twenty-one percent (21%) for fiscal year 2020 per the provisions of section 5C of Chapter 59.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, HellerNo: Fernandez, Franco
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to adopt a Residential Exemption percentage of twenty-one percent (21%) for fiscal year 2020 per the provisions of section 5C of Chapter 59. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Against: Benjamin Franco, Raul Fernandez.”
Adopt a residential factor of .917210, which represents a CIP factor of 1.725 and the following corresponding tax rates; Residential $9.45, Commercial $15.53
On motion it was, Voted that the Select Board vote to adopt a residential factor of .917210, which represents a CIP factor of 1.725 and the following corresponding tax rates; Residential $9.45, Commercial $15.53. Note: Excess Levy Capacity = $21,602
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted that the Select Board vote to adopt a residential factor of .917210, which represents a CIP factor of 1.725 and the following corresponding tax rates; Residential $9.45, Commercial $15.53. Note: Excess Levy Capacity = $21,602 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following entertainment licenses: Joseph A. Rastellini & Carmela Rastellini d/b/a T. Anthony Restaurant at 1016 Commonwealth Ave. Juke Box/Recorded Music Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 2:00am
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following entertainment licenses: Joseph A. Rastellini & Carmela Rastellini d/b/a T. Anthony Restaurant at 1016 Commonwealth Ave. Juke Box/Recorded Music Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 2:00am. Angelo Kassab d/b/a Shawarma King at 1383 Beacon Street. Radio, Recorded Music and Televisions Monday - Sunday 9:00am - 2:00am. Glocal LLC d/b/a Sushi Momento at 399 Chestnut Hill Ave. Radio and Televisions Monday - Sunday 11:30am - 12:00am. Brookline Village Burrito Corporation, d/b/a Boca Grande Taqueria at 3 Harvard Street is requesting approval for a New Entertainment License. They wish to play recorded music in the restaurant Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm. Bright Life View LLC d/b/a Migaku at 238 Washington Street is requesting approval for a New Entertainment License. They wish to play music from a radio in the restaurant Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 11:00pm. David Dragani d/b/a Pizzeria Dante at 415 Harvard Street is requesting approval for a New Entertainment License. He wishes to play music from a radio, recorded music, and display a television in the restaurant Monday - Sunday 11:30am - 10:00pm. Sahib Group Inc. d/b/a Shan-a-Punjab at 500 Harvard Street is requesting approval for a New Entertainment License. They wish to play music via a radio and have one television on display. The hours requested are Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 11:00pm. Live Alive Café, LLC at 888 Commonwealth Ave. is requesting approval for a New Entertainment License. They
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following entertainment licenses: Joseph A. Rastellini & Carmela Rastellini d/b/a T. Anthony Restaurant at 1016 Commonwealth Ave. Juke Box/Recorded Music Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 2:00am. Angelo Kassab d/b/a Shawarma King at 1383 Beacon Street. Radio, Recorded Music and Televisions Monday - Sunday 9:00am - 2:00am. Glocal LLC d/b/a Sushi Momento at 399 Chestnut Hill Ave. Radio and Televisions Monday - Sunday 11:30am - 12:00am. Brookline Village Burrito Corporation, d/b/a Boca Grande Taqueria at 3 Harvard Street is requesting approval for a New Entertainment License. They wish to play recorded music in the restaurant Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm. Bright Life View LLC d/b/a Migaku at 238 Washington Street is requesting approval for a New Entertainment License. They wish to play music from a radio in the restaurant Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 11:00pm. David Dragani d/b/a Pizzeria Dante at 415 Harvard Street is requesting approval for a New Entertainment License. He wishes to play music from a radio, recorded music, and display a television in the restaurant Monday - Sunday 11:30am - 10:00pm. Sahib Group Inc. d/b/a Shan-a-Punjab at 500 Harvard Street is requesting approval for a New Entertainment License. They wish to play music via a radio and have one television on display. The hours requested are Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 11:00pm. Live Alive Café, LLC at 888 Commonwealth Ave. is requesting approval for a New Entertainment License. They wish to play music from a radio Monday through Friday 7:00am - 10:00pm and Saturday & Sunday 8:00am - 10:00pm Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the filling of the following vacancies in the Police Department: One Chief Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher Two Emergency Telecommunications Dispatchers Marijuana Mitigation Fund...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancies in the Police Department: One Chief Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher Two Emergency Telecommunications Dispatchers Marijuana Mitigation Fund Positions: Three Parking Control Officers - two positions contingent on the closing of Town Meeting Four Patrol Officers - three positions contingent on the closing of Town Meeting
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancies in the Police Department: One Chief Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher Two Emergency Telecommunications Dispatchers Marijuana Mitigation Fund Positions: Three Parking Control Officers - two positions contingent on the closing of Town Meeting Four Patrol Officers - three positions contingent on the closing of Town Meeting Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the hiring of seven applicants to be Student Officers for the upcoming Cambridge Police academy beginning on January 6, 2020. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the hiring of seven applicants to be Student Officers for the upcoming Cambridge Police academy beginning on January 6, 2020. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Marc S. Hetnik Jr. Matthew E. Keleher P'tah Johnson Douglas Yu Shannon Goodrich Michael Davis Joseph Cappuccio
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the hiring of seven applicants to be Student Officers for the upcoming Cambridge Police academy beginning on January 6, 2020. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Marc S. Hetnik Jr. Matthew E. Keleher P'tah Johnson Douglas Yu Shannon Goodrich Michael Davis Joseph Cappuccio Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the agreement by and between the Town of Brookline and the City of Newton acting as lead entity for the WestMetro HOME Consortium
On motion it was, Voted to approve the agreement by and between the Town of Brookline and the City of Newton acting as lead entity for the WestMetro HOME Consortium
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the agreement by and between the Town of Brookline and the City of Newton acting as lead entity for the WestMetro HOME Consortium Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the filling of the following vacancies in the planning department: Economic Development - Long Term Planner (GN-T6) Zoning Coordinator - Planner (GN - 10)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancies in the planning department: Economic Development - Long Term Planner (GN-T6) Zoning Coordinator - Planner (GN - 10)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancies in the planning department: Economic Development - Long Term Planner (GN-T6) Zoning Coordinator - Planner (GN - 10) Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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