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Brookline Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

December 1, 2020

11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

The Brookline Select Board wishes Arsen Tashjian a happy 100th birthday

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted: that the Brookline Select Board wishes Arsen Tashjian a happy 100th birthday

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted: that the Brookline Select Board wishes Arsen Tashjian a happy 100th birthday Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the authorization to hire in the Recreation Department for the following positions: Assistant Golf Professional Lead Mechanic

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire in the Recreation Department for the following positions: Assistant Golf Professional Lead Mechanic

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire in the Recreation Department for the following positions: Assistant Golf Professional Lead Mechanic Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the authorization to hire request for two (2) Building Inspectors in the Building Department

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for two (2) Building Inspectors in the Building Department.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for two (2) Building Inspectors in the Building Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the applications for Alternate Manager (s) Jose Gutierrez and Steven St. Clair for Zaftig at 335 Harvard Street Brookline, MA

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications for Alternate Manager (s) Jose Gutierrez and Steven St. Clair for Zaftig at 335 Harvard Street Brookline, MA.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications for Alternate Manager (s) Jose Gutierrez and Steven St. Clair for Zaftig at 335 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the application of Alternate Manager Michael Fitzgerald for Stoked Pizza Brookline LLC d/b/a Stoked Wood Fired Pizza at 1632 Beacon Street

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Michael Fitzgerald for Stoked Pizza Brookline LLC d/b/a Stoked Wood Fired Pizza at 1632 Beacon Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Michael Fitzgerald for Stoked Pizza Brookline LLC d/b/a Stoked Wood Fired Pizza at 1632 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the application for a change in D/B/A from Brookline Booksmith, Corp. d/b/a Brookline Booksmith to Brookline Booksmith, Corp d/b/a The Novel Kitchen at 279 Harvard Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in D/B/A from Brookline Booksmith, Corp. d/b/a Brookline Booksmith to Brookline Booksmith, Corp d/b/a The Novel Kitchen at 279 Harvard Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in D/B/A from Brookline Booksmith, Corp. d/b/a Brookline Booksmith to Brookline Booksmith, Corp d/b/a The Novel Kitchen at 279 Harvard Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the application for 10 BP Realty LLC, for the keeping, storage and use of 253 automobiles equaling 2,370 gallons of gasoline at 10 Brookline Place

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for 10 BP Realty LLC, for the keeping, storage and use of 253 automobiles equaling 2,370 gallons of gasoline at 10 Brookline Place.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for 10 BP Realty LLC, for the keeping, storage and use of 253 automobiles equaling 2,370 gallons of gasoline at 10 Brookline Place. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the application for Valvoline, 275 Boylston Street Brookline, MA, for the keeping, storage and use of 2,525 gallons of motor oil, 200 gallons of anti-freeze, 320 gallons of washer fluid,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Valvoline, 275 Boylston Street Brookline, MA, for the keeping, storage and use of 2,525 gallons of motor oil, 200 gallons of anti-freeze, 320 gallons of washer fluid, and 180 gallons of transmission fluid.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Valvoline, 275 Boylston Street Brookline, MA, for the keeping, storage and use of 2,525 gallons of motor oil, 200 gallons of anti-freeze, 320 gallons of washer fluid, and 180 gallons of transmission fluid. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bright Life View LLC. d/b/a Migaku at 238 Washington Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bright Life View LLC. d/b/a Migaku at 238 Washington Street. Proposed manager of record is Taiji Mineo. Hours of Operation: Monday - Sunday 11:30AM - 11:00PM. Hours of Alcohol Service: Sunday 12:00PM - 10:00PM, Monday - Saturday: 11:30AM - 11:00PM.

From the minutes

“1. Voted to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bright Life View LLC. d/b/a Migaku at 238 Washington Street. Proposed manager of record is Taiji Mineo. Hours of Operation: Monday - Sunday 11:30AM - 11:00PM. Hours of Alcohol Service: Sunday 12:00PM - 10:00PM, Monday - Saturday: 11:30AM - 11:00PM. 2. Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager, Charles Harkins, for Bright Life View LLC. d/b/a Migaku at 238 Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the application for Alternate Manager, Charles Harkins, for Bright Life View LLC. d/b/a Migaku at 238 Washington Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager, Charles Harkins, for Bright Life View LLC. d/b/a Migaku at 238 Washington Street.

From the minutes

“2. Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager, Charles Harkins, for Bright Life View LLC. d/b/a Migaku at 238 Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adopt an increase in the residential trash fee in accordance with the schedule of proposed fees entitled sanitation Programs Fees Effective January 1, 2021 in the Memorandum dated November 30,...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to adopt an increase in the residential trash fee in accordance with the schedule of proposed fees entitled sanitation Programs Fees Effective January 1, 2021 in the Memorandum dated November 30, 2020 to the Select Board from Erin Gallentine, Commissioner of Public Works, said rates take effect on January 1, 2021.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to adopt an increase in the residential trash fee in accordance with the schedule of proposed fees entitled sanitation Programs Fees Effective January 1, 2021 in the Memorandum dated November 30, 2020 to the Select Board from Erin Gallentine, Commissioner of Public Works, said rates take effect on January 1, 2021. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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