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July 7, 2020
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt the Select Board as proposed by Board member VanScoyoc
On motion it was, Voted to adopt the Select Board as proposed by Board member VanScoyoc.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocNo: Fernandez
From the minutes
“1. On motion it was, Voted to adopt the Select Board as proposed by Board member VanScoyoc. The Chair shall be elected annually at the first regular meeting following the Annual Election. A majority vote shall constitute an election. Nominations require no second. The Town Administrator shall preside as Chair Pro-tem until the Chair is elected. If a vacancy occurs in the office of Chair, the Board shall elect a successor. The Board shall further elect a Vice-Chair under the same provisions stated for the Chair. AGENDAS: The Chair of the Board shall prepare agendas with the Vice Chair and Town Administrator. VICE-CHAIR: The Vice-Chair of the Board shall act in the place of the Chair during his/her absence at meetings. Should the Chair leave office, the Vice-Chair shall assume the duties of Chair until the Board elects a new Chair. By vote of the Select Board, the Vice Chair may be authorized to sign official documents in the Chair's absence. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc Against: Raul Fernandez.”
Nominate Bernard Greene as Chair
On motion it was, Voted to nominate Bernard Greene as Chair.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocNo: Fernandez
From the minutes
“2. On motion it was, Voted to nominate Bernard Greene as Chair. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc Against: Raul Fernandez.”
Nominate Heather Hamilton as Vice Chair for the ensuing year
On motion it was, Voted to nominate Heather Hamilton as Vice Chair for the ensuing year.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocNo: Fernandez
From the minutes
“3. On motion it was, Voted to nominate Heather Hamilton as Vice Chair for the ensuing year. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc Against: Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following minutes: June 16, 2020 June 23, 2020 June 24, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following minutes: June 16, 2020 June 23, 2020 June 24, 2020
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following minutes: June 16, 2020 June 23, 2020 June 24, 2020 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the following budget transfer request within the Police Department budget: 21002010 Police Admin 551099 Education/Conferences $9,711 21002010 Police Admin 5A0017 Leased Computer $9,711
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget transfer request within the Police Department budget: 21002010 Police Admin 551099 Education/Conferences $9,711 21002010 Police Admin 5A0017 Leased Computer $9,711
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget transfer request within the Police Department budget: 21002010 Police Admin 551099 Education/Conferences $9,711 21002010 Police Admin 5A0017 Leased Computer $9,711 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Supervisor of Services (Grade T7) in the department of Council on Aging
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Supervisor of Services (Grade T7) in the department of Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Supervisor of Services (Grade T7) in the department of Council on Aging. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Appoint the following six student officers as Probationary Brookline Police Officers: Marc S. Hetnik Jr. P'tah Johnson Douglas Yu Shannon Goodrich Joseph L. Cappuccio Michael P. Davis
On motion it was, Voted appointing the following six student officers as Probationary Brookline Police Officers: Marc S. Hetnik Jr. P'tah Johnson Douglas Yu Shannon Goodrich Joseph L. Cappuccio Michael P. Davis
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted appointing the following six student officers as Probationary Brookline Police Officers: Marc S. Hetnik Jr. P'tah Johnson Douglas Yu Shannon Goodrich Joseph L. Cappuccio Michael P. Davis Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for Harvard Danesh 455, LLC, for the keeping, storage and use of (10) tanks above ground of approximately 200 gallons of gasoline at 455 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Harvard Danesh 455, LLC, for the keeping, storage and use of (10) tanks above ground of approximately 200 gallons of gasoline at 455 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Harvard Danesh 455, LLC, for the keeping, storage and use of (10) tanks above ground of approximately 200 gallons of gasoline at 455 Harvard Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for a transfer of a Wine and Malt Beverages License from Zaftig Inc. d/b/a Zaftig 335 Harvard Street to Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. 2
Question of approving the application for a transfer of a Wine and Malt Beverages License from Zaftig Inc. d/b/a Zaftig 335 Harvard Street to Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. 2. To approve the application of proposed manager Arturo Elescano. 3. To approve the application for a new Common Victualler License for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. The proposed seating is 44. Proposed Operating Hours are Sunday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 2:00 am and proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Sunday 12:00 pm to 1:00 am and Monday to Saturday 11:00 am to 1:00 am. 4. To approve the application for a new Entertainment License for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio, taped music and televisions. Proposed Operating Hours are Sunday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 1:00 am.
From the minutes
“1. Question of approving the application for a transfer of a Wine and Malt Beverages License from Zaftig Inc. d/b/a Zaftig 335 Harvard Street to Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. 2. To approve the application of proposed manager Arturo Elescano. 3. To approve the application for a new Common Victualler License for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. The proposed seating is 44. Proposed Operating Hours are Sunday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 2:00 am and proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Sunday 12:00 pm to 1:00 am and Monday to Saturday 11:00 am to 1:00 am. 4. To approve the application for a new Entertainment License for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio, taped music and televisions. Proposed Operating Hours are Sunday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 1:00 am. 5. To approve the application for Alternate Manager Clark Blamires for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave Brookline, MA.* conditional on meeting with the police liquor officer to go over Brookline's regulations before becomes effective Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the summer schedule as presented
On motion it was, Voted to approve the summer schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the summer schedule as presented. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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