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December 15, 2020
20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from Tuesday, December 8, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the reimbursement of $12,561.36 from FEMA for the town's participation in deploying public safety personnel in response to Tropical Cyclone Marco and Laura
On motion it was, Voted to approve the reimbursement of $12,561.36 from FEMA for the town's participation in deploying public safety personnel in response to Tropical Cyclone Marco and Laura.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the reimbursement of $12,561.36 from FEMA for the town's participation in deploying public safety personnel in response to Tropical Cyclone Marco and Laura. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the following interdepartmental budget transfer for the Building Department in the amount of $115,000. 25003430 School 510101 Full Time $75,000 25003430 School 522400 R&M $75,000 25002510...
On motion it was, Voted to of approve the following interdepartmental budget transfer for the Building Department in the amount of $115,000. 25003430 School 510101 Full Time $75,000 25003430 School 522400 R&M $75,000 25002510 Town 510101 Full Time $25,000 25002510 Town 522400 R&M $25,000 25002540 Town 510101 Full Time $15,000 25002540 Town 523590 Cleaning $15,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to of approve the following interdepartmental budget transfer for the Building Department in the amount of $115,000. 25003430 School 510101 Full Time $75,000 25003430 School 522400 R&M $75,000 25002510 Town 510101 Full Time $25,000 25002510 Town 522400 R&M $25,000 25002540 Town 510101 Full Time $15,000 25002540 Town 523590 Cleaning $15,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Town Administrator Kleckner for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $200,000 for COVID related activities/testing site
On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Town Administrator Kleckner for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $200,000 for COVID related activities/testing site.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Town Administrator Kleckner for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $200,000 for COVID related activities/testing site. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Brookline and Welltower TRS Holdco LLC for the Town's purchase of the west side of the former Newbury College campus, specifically the...
Voted to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Brookline and Welltower TRS Holdco LLC for the Town's purchase of the west side of the former Newbury College campus, specifically the parcels of land with the buildings and improvements now thereon located at 124 Fisher Avenue; 146 Hyslop Road (a/k/a 129 Fisher Avenue), 110 Fisher Avenue and 150 Fisher Avenue in the Town of Brookline and to delegate authority to the Chair to sign on the Board's behalf.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Brookline and Welltower TRS Holdco LLC for the Town's purchase of the west side of the former Newbury College campus, specifically the parcels of land with the buildings and improvements now thereon located at 124 Fisher Avenue; 146 Hyslop Road (a/k/a 129 Fisher Avenue), 110 Fisher Avenue and 150 Fisher Avenue in the Town of Brookline and to delegate authority to the Chair to sign on the Board's behalf. 2. Voted to execute the Revocable License Agreement between the Town of Brookline and Welltower Inc. to allow the use of certain parking lots on the west side of the former Newbury College campus by Welltower Inc. for the personal vehicles of its workers during the construction of the senior housing development located at 123-133 Fisher Avenue, sometimes referred to as Balfour at Brookline, and to delegate authority to the Chair to sign on the Board's behalf, contingent on the acquisition of the west side of the former Newbury College campus by the Town. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Execute the Revocable License Agreement between the Town of Brookline and Welltower Inc. to allow the use of certain parking lots on the west side of the former Newbury College campus by Welltower...
Voted to execute the Revocable License Agreement between the Town of Brookline and Welltower Inc. to allow the use of certain parking lots on the west side of the former Newbury College campus by Welltower Inc. for the personal vehicles of its workers during the construction of the senior housing development located at 123-133 Fisher Avenue, sometimes referred to as Balfour at Brookline, and to delegate authority to the Chair to sign on the Board's behalf, contingent on the acquisition of the west side of the former Newbury College campus by the Town.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to execute the Revocable License Agreement between the Town of Brookline and Welltower Inc. to allow the use of certain parking lots on the west side of the former Newbury College campus by Welltower Inc. for the personal vehicles of its workers during the construction of the senior housing development located at 123-133 Fisher Avenue, sometimes referred to as Balfour at Brookline, and to delegate authority to the Chair to sign on the Board's behalf, contingent on the acquisition of the west side of the former Newbury College campus by the Town. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of Josh Danesh for a new Lodging House of a single dwelling at 83 Longwood Ave. Formerly The Beech Tree Inn
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Josh Danesh for a new Lodging House of a single dwelling at 83 Longwood Ave. Formerly The Beech Tree Inn. This location has three floors and a total of 10 rooms. *subject to Health Department approval
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Heller, VanScoyocAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Josh Danesh for a new Lodging House of a single dwelling at 83 Longwood Ave. Formerly The Beech Tree Inn. This location has three floors and a total of 10 rooms. *subject to Health Department approval Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Josh Danesh for an Open Air Parking License at 83 Longwood Ave. formerly the Beech Tree Inn
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Josh Danesh for an Open Air Parking License at 83 Longwood Ave. formerly the Beech Tree Inn. Location is 8,500 sq. ft. for 27 cars. *with the condition of reviewing the headlight issues.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Heller, VanScoyocAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Josh Danesh for an Open Air Parking License at 83 Longwood Ave. formerly the Beech Tree Inn. Location is 8,500 sq. ft. for 27 cars. *with the condition of reviewing the headlight issues. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC. D/B/A Hilton Garden Inn for an Innholder License at 700 Brookline Avenue, Brookline, Massachusetts
Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC. D/B/A Hilton Garden Inn for an Innholder License at 700 Brookline Avenue, Brookline, Massachusetts. The Innholder Application seeks approval for the operation of a 174 room hotel at 700 Brookline Avenue.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC. D/B/A Hilton Garden Inn for an Innholder License at 700 Brookline Avenue, Brookline, Massachusetts. The Innholder Application seeks approval for the operation of a 174 room hotel at 700 Brookline Avenue. 2. Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC. D/B/A Hilton Garden Inn for an Entertainment License. Entertainment will consist of taped music, live music to be scheduled, televisions, and certain private scheduled events. INFLAMMABLES LICENSE PUBLIC HEARING Question to approve the application for Hilton Garden Inn, 700 Brookline Ave Brookline, MA, for the keeping, storage and use of 29 automobiles. Attorney Gilbert added that this is related to the hotel garage parking. Chief Sullivan indicated no issues with the application. Public hearing: no speakers On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Hilton Garden Inn, 700 Brookline Ave Brookline, MA, for the keeping, storage and use of 29 automobiles. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC. D/B/A Hilton Garden Inn for an Entertainment License
Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC. D/B/A Hilton Garden Inn for an Entertainment License. Entertainment will consist of taped music, live music to be scheduled, televisions, and certain private scheduled events.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Avenue, LLC. D/B/A Hilton Garden Inn for an Entertainment License. Entertainment will consist of taped music, live music to be scheduled, televisions, and certain private scheduled events..”
Approve the application for Hilton Garden Inn, 700 Brookline Ave Brookline, MA, for the keeping, storage and use of 29 automobiles
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Hilton Garden Inn, 700 Brookline Ave Brookline, MA, for the keeping, storage and use of 29 automobiles.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Hilton Garden Inn, 700 Brookline Ave Brookline, MA, for the keeping, storage and use of 29 automobiles. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Renew the application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), 160 Washington...
On motion it was, Voted to renew the application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), 160 Washington Street, Chelsea Ekenseair, and Director of Operational Compliance. *with the following condition: The Licensee shall submit a status report on the implementation of the Diversity Plan, including but not limited to supporting statistics, 180 days prior to the license renewal date to the Director for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for review and direction. As part of the annual Site Plan Review process, the License shall submit a follow up report on the implementation of the Diversity Plan 30 days prior to the license renewal date to the Planning Department and the Director for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to renew the application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses held by New England Treatment Access, LLC (NETA), 160 Washington Street, Chelsea Ekenseair, and Director of Operational Compliance. *with the following condition: The Licensee shall submit a status report on the implementation of the Diversity Plan, including but not limited to supporting statistics, 180 days prior to the license renewal date to the Director for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for review and direction. As part of the annual Site Plan Review process, the License shall submit a follow up report on the implementation of the Diversity Plan 30 days prior to the license renewal date to the Planning Department and the Director for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the all Common Victualler license renewals as submitted. *With the following exceptions: WOW Barbeque, 320 Washington Street Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, 307 Harvard Street
Vote to approve the all Common Victualler license renewals as submitted. *With the following exceptions: WOW Barbeque, 320 Washington Street Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, 307 Harvard Street
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the all Common Victualler license renewals as submitted. *With the following exceptions: WOW Barbeque, 320 Washington Street Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, 307 Harvard Street Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the all Entertainment license renewals as submitted. *With the following exceptions: WOW Barbeque, 320 Washington Street Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, 307 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the all Entertainment license renewals as submitted. *With the following exceptions: WOW Barbeque, 320 Washington Street Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, 307 Harvard Street
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the all Entertainment license renewals as submitted. *With the following exceptions: WOW Barbeque, 320 Washington Street Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, 307 Harvard Street Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve all food vendor license renewals as submitted
On motion it was, Voted to approve all food vendor license renewals as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve all food vendor license renewals as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve all Innholder license renewals as submitted
On motion it was, Voted to approve all Innholder license renewals as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve all Innholder license renewals as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve all Secondhand Articles license renewals as submitted
On motion it was, Voted to approve all Secondhand Articles license renewals as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve all Secondhand Articles license renewals as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve all Secondhand Motor Vehicles license renewals as submitted
On motion it was, Voted to approve all Secondhand Motor Vehicles license renewals as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve all Secondhand Motor Vehicles license renewals as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the Alcoholic license renewals as submitted. *With the following exceptions: WOW Barbeque, 320 Washington Street Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, 307 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Alcoholic license renewals as submitted. *With the following exceptions: WOW Barbeque, 320 Washington Street Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, 307 Harvard Street
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Alcoholic license renewals as submitted. *With the following exceptions: WOW Barbeque, 320 Washington Street Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, 307 Harvard Street Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Appoint Razaul Haque to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations For a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be identified
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Razaul Haque to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations For a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be identified.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Razaul Haque to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations For a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be identified. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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