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Brookline Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

February 16, 2021

15 recorded votes, 1 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

Approve the minutes of February 9, 2021 as amended

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 9, 2021 as amended.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 9, 2021 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Accept a State Fiscal Year 2021 Community Transit Grant Program award for the Digital Mobility Mentorship program in the Department of the Council on Aging in the amount of $66,400

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to accept a State Fiscal Year 2021 Community Transit Grant Program award for the Digital Mobility Mentorship program in the Department of the Council on Aging in the amount of $66,400.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to accept a State Fiscal Year 2021 Community Transit Grant Program award for the Digital Mobility Mentorship program in the Department of the Council on Aging in the amount of $66,400. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve the following amendments for the Cypress Playground Construction Services: 1

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following amendments for the Cypress Playground Construction Services: 1. Award and execute the Construction Administration contract to Weston and Sampson Engineers, Inc, to assist the Town in construction oversight of Contract PW/20-15, for the Cypress Street Playground project, in the total amount of $96,000.00 2. Award and execute Contract No. PW/20-15 "Cypress Street Playground" with Heimlich Landscape and Construction Corp., 65R Burlington Street, Woburn, MA, 01801, in the amount of $5,263,523.00

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following amendments for the Cypress Playground Construction Services: 1. Award and execute the Construction Administration contract to Weston and Sampson Engineers, Inc, to assist the Town in construction oversight of Contract PW/20-15, for the Cypress Street Playground project, in the total amount of $96,000.00 2. Award and execute Contract No. PW/20-15 "Cypress Street Playground" with Heimlich Landscape and Construction Corp., 65R Burlington Street, Woburn, MA, 01801, in the amount of $5,263,523.00 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve Amendment #1 to contract PW/19-15 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $14,800, for construction phase services specific to lighting and electrical engineering on the...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #1 to contract PW/19-15 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $14,800, for construction phase services specific to lighting and electrical engineering on the Carlton Street Footbridge Rehabilitation project.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #1 to contract PW/19-15 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $14,800, for construction phase services specific to lighting and electrical engineering on the Carlton Street Footbridge Rehabilitation project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve construction phase services contract PW/21-11 with Kleinfelder Engineering, in the amount of $191,301, for structural and civil engineering required of the Carlton Street Footbridge...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve construction phase services contract PW/21-11 with Kleinfelder Engineering, in the amount of $191,301, for structural and civil engineering required of the Carlton Street Footbridge Rehabilitation project.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve construction phase services contract PW/21-11 with Kleinfelder Engineering, in the amount of $191,301, for structural and civil engineering required of the Carlton Street Footbridge Rehabilitation project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve the application of Alternate Manager, Xuan Jiang, for PCTERRACE LLC d/b/a Noah's Kitchen at 18 Harvard Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted approve the application of Alternate Manager, Xuan Jiang, for PCTERRACE LLC d/b/a Noah's Kitchen at 18 Harvard Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted approve the application of Alternate Manager, Xuan Jiang, for PCTERRACE LLC d/b/a Noah's Kitchen at 18 Harvard 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 a change in D/B/A from Rue De Saveur, LLC. d/b/a Rue De Saveur to Rue De Saveur, LLC. d/b/a vomFass at 305 Harvard Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in D/B/A from Rue De Saveur, LLC. d/b/a Rue De Saveur to Rue De Saveur, LLC. d/b/a vomFass at 305 Harvard Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in D/B/A from Rue De Saveur, LLC. d/b/a Rue De Saveur to Rue De Saveur, LLC. d/b/a vomFass at 305 Harvard Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Department of the Council on Aging: Van Driver Program Manager (T-5) Home Care Coordinator (T-3) Group Leader (GN-2)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Department of the Council on Aging: Van Driver Program Manager (T-5) Home Care Coordinator (T-3) Group Leader (GN-2)

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Department of the Council on Aging: Van Driver Program Manager (T-5) Home Care Coordinator (T-3) Group Leader (GN-2) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve the application for Lodging House Agent Jephte Jeanniton for Longwood Guest House at 83 Longwood Ave

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to of approve the application for Lodging House Agent Jephte Jeanniton for Longwood Guest House at 83 Longwood Ave.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to of approve the application for Lodging House Agent Jephte Jeanniton for Longwood Guest House at 83 Longwood Ave. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the application of a Change of Manager from Anthony Adianto to Mohamed Hashesh for CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Boston Brookline at 1200 Beacon Street

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Change of Manager from Anthony Adianto to Mohamed Hashesh for CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Boston Brookline at 1200 Beacon Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Change of Manager from Anthony Adianto to Mohamed Hashesh for CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Boston Brookline at 1200 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the application for a change in D/B/A from SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a The Brothers Restaurant to SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a Vello Restaurant Bar at 404 Harvard Street

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve the application for a change in D/B/A from SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a The Brothers Restaurant to SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a Vello Restaurant Bar at 404 Harvard Street.

From the minutes

“1. Voted to approve the application for a change in D/B/A from SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a The Brothers Restaurant to SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a Vello Restaurant Bar at 404 Harvard Street. 2. Voted to approve the application for a change in Common Victualler hours for SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a Brothers Restaurant at 404 Harvard Street. From: Monday to Thursday 11:00AM - 10:00PM, Friday 11:00AM - 11:00PM, Saturday 7:00AM - 11:00PM and Sunday 7:00AM - 10:00PM To: Saturday - Sunday 7:00AM - 12:00AM Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the application for a change in Common Victualler hours for SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a Brothers Restaurant at 404 Harvard Street

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve the application for a change in Common Victualler hours for SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a Brothers Restaurant at 404 Harvard Street. From: Monday to Thursday 11:00AM - 10:00PM, Friday 11:00AM - 11:00PM, Saturday 7:00AM - 11:00PM and Sunday 7:00AM - 10:00PM To: Saturday - Sunday 7:00AM - 12:00AM

From the minutes

“2. Voted to approve the application for a change in Common Victualler hours for SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a Brothers Restaurant at 404 Harvard Street. From: Monday to Thursday 11:00AM - 10:00PM, Friday 11:00AM - 11:00PM, Saturday 7:00AM - 11:00PM and Sunday 7:00AM - 10:00PM To: Saturday - Sunday 7:00AM - 12:00AM Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the application of a new Common Victualler for SYS, LLC d/b/a Dolma Mediterranean Cuisine at 5 Kendall Street

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler for SYS, LLC d/b/a Dolma Mediterranean Cuisine at 5 Kendall Street. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Seating will consist of 16 seats.

From the minutes

“1. Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler for SYS, LLC d/b/a Dolma Mediterranean Cuisine at 5 Kendall Street. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Seating will consist of 16 seats. 2. Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for SYS, LLC d/b/a Dolma Mediterranean Cuisine at 5 Kendall Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve the application of a new Entertainment for SYS, LLC d/b/a Dolma Mediterranean Cuisine at 5 Kendall Street

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for SYS, LLC d/b/a Dolma Mediterranean Cuisine at 5 Kendall Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.

From the minutes

“2. Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for SYS, LLC d/b/a Dolma Mediterranean Cuisine at 5 Kendall Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday -Sunday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve option A - Request for Proposals Housing Production Plan Consultant as submitted by the Planning Department

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 4–1

On motion it was, Voted to approve option A - Request for Proposals Housing Production Plan Consultant as submitted by the Planning Department.

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocNo: Heller

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve option A - Request for Proposals Housing Production Plan Consultant as submitted by the Planning Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez. John VanScoyoc Against: Nancy Heller.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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