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January 19, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list in these minutes is incomplete or wrong (Heather Hamilton is not listed); the members shown as present are the members named in the roll calls.
Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
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, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the meeting minutes from January 12, 2021 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from January 12, 2021 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from January 12, 2021 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the authorization to hire for the position of Community Planner (GN-11) in the Planning Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire for the position of Community Planner (GN-11) in the Planning Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire for the position of Community Planner (GN-11) in the Planning Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the applications for Alternate Managers Shaka Ramsay and Joseph Daddario for NETA at 160 Washington Street Brookline, MA
On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications for Alternate Managers Shaka Ramsay and Joseph Daddario for NETA at 160 Washington Street Brookline, MA.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications for Alternate Managers Shaka Ramsay and Joseph Daddario for NETA at 160 Washington Street Brookline, MA. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of a new Common Victualler license for Bozan Yang d/b/a OneZo/ZZDessert at 1376a Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler license for Bozan Yang d/b/a OneZo/ZZDessert at 1376a Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Seating will consist of 12 seats.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler license for Bozan Yang d/b/a OneZo/ZZDessert at 1376a Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Seating will consist of 12 seats. Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment license for Bozan Yang d/b/a OneZo/ZZDessert at 1376a Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and televisions Monday -Sunday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of a new Entertainment license for Bozan Yang d/b/a OneZo/ZZDessert at 1376a Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment license for Bozan Yang d/b/a OneZo/ZZDessert at 1376a Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and televisions Monday -Sunday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment license for Bozan Yang d/b/a OneZo/ZZDessert at 1376a Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and televisions Monday -Sunday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for Claremont Brookline Suites, LLC. D/B/A Homewood Suites for an Innholder License at 111 Boylston Street Brookline, Massachusetts
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Suites, LLC. D/B/A Homewood Suites for an Innholder License at 111 Boylston Street Brookline, Massachusetts. The Innholder Application seeks approval for the operation of a 134 room hotel.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Claremont Brookline Suites, LLC. D/B/A Homewood Suites for an Innholder License at 111 Boylston Street Brookline, Massachusetts. The Innholder Application seeks approval for the operation of a 134 room hotel. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Request the Town Clerk to place the following questions on the May 2021 Annual Town Election Ballot pursuant to the action taken at the November 2020 Special Town Meeting: 1
On motion it was, Voted to request the Town Clerk to place the following questions on the May 2021 Annual Town Election Ballot pursuant to the action taken at the November 2020 Special Town Meeting: 1. Shall this town accept sections 3 to 7, inclusive of chapter 44B of the General Laws, as approved by its legislative body, a summary of which appears below? Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire open space, including land for park and recreational uses, wetlands, farm land, forests, marshes, scenic areas, wildlife preserves and other conservation areas, (2) acquire and restore historic buildings and sites, and (3) create affordable housing. If approved, the funding source for eligible community preservation purposes will be a surcharge of 1% on the annual property tax assessed on real property in the Town of Brookline commencing in fiscal year 2022 and annual distributions made by the state from a trust fund created by the Act. Property owned and occupied as a domicile by any person who qualifies for low income housing or low or moderate income senior housing in the Town of Brookline, as defined in Section 2 of the Act, will be exempt from the surcharge. A Community Preservation Committee will be established by by-law to study community preservation resources, possibilities and needs, and to make annual recommendat
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to request the Town Clerk to place the following questions on the May 2021 Annual Town Election Ballot pursuant to the action taken at the November 2020 Special Town Meeting: 1. Shall this town accept sections 3 to 7, inclusive of chapter 44B of the General Laws, as approved by its legislative body, a summary of which appears below? Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire open space, including land for park and recreational uses, wetlands, farm land, forests, marshes, scenic areas, wildlife preserves and other conservation areas, (2) acquire and restore historic buildings and sites, and (3) create affordable housing. If approved, the funding source for eligible community preservation purposes will be a surcharge of 1% on the annual property tax assessed on real property in the Town of Brookline commencing in fiscal year 2022 and annual distributions made by the state from a trust fund created by the Act. Property owned and occupied as a domicile by any person who qualifies for low income housing or low or moderate income senior housing in the Town of Brookline, as defined in Section 2 of the Act, will be exempt from the surcharge. A Community Preservation Committee will be established by by-law to study community preservation resources, possibilities and needs, and to make annual recommendations to town meeting on spending the funds. At least 10% of the funds for each fiscal year will be spent or reserved for later spending on each of the Act's three community preservation purposes: (1) open space, (2) historic resources and (3) affordable housing. 2. Shall the town vote to have its elected Town Clerk become an appointed Town Clerk of the town? Yes ___ No ___ Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Petition the General Court to enact the following legislation in accordance with the action taken at the November 2020 Special Town Meeting: 1
On motion it was, Voted to petition the General Court to enact the following legislation in accordance with the action taken at the November 2020 Special Town Meeting: 1. An Act Authorizing the Town of Brookline to Establish a Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption 2. An Act Authorizing the Town of Brookline to Adopt and Enforce Local Regulations Restricting New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure in Certain Construction.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to petition the General Court to enact the following legislation in accordance with the action taken at the November 2020 Special Town Meeting: 1. An Act Authorizing the Town of Brookline to Establish a Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption 2. An Act Authorizing the Town of Brookline to Adopt and Enforce Local Regulations Restricting New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure in Certain Construction. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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