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April 20, 2021
26 recorded votes, 4 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 minutes of April 13, 2021 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of April 13, 2021 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of April 13, 2021 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the applications for Alternate Managers at NETA; Angel Smith, Marcus Smith, Kelly A. Masiello, Alan Shuman, and Angela Cheek
On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications for Alternate Managers at NETA; Angel Smith, Marcus Smith, Kelly A. Masiello, Alan Shuman, and Angela Cheek
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications for Alternate Managers at NETA; Angel Smith, Marcus Smith, Kelly A. Masiello, Alan Shuman, and Angela Cheek Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Amendment #21 for the Brookline High School Expansion Project with William Rawn Associates for additional design and construction services in the amount of $160, 955
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #21 for the Brookline High School Expansion Project with William Rawn Associates for additional design and construction services in the amount of $160, 955.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #21 for the Brookline High School Expansion Project with William Rawn Associates for additional design and construction services in the amount of $160, 955. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Amendment #7 for the Brookline High School Expansion Project with Hill International for additional construction services in the amount of $312,939
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #7 for the Brookline High School Expansion Project with Hill International for additional construction services in the amount of $312,939.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #7 for the Brookline High School Expansion Project with Hill International for additional construction services in the amount of $312,939. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve GMP Change Order #10/PCCO 017 for the Brookline High School Expansion Project with Skanska in the amount of $0 representing 25 miscellaneous changes to the project
On motion it was, Voted to approve GMP Change Order #10/PCCO 017 for the Brookline High School Expansion Project with Skanska in the amount of $0 representing 25 miscellaneous changes to the project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve GMP Change Order #10/PCCO 017 for the Brookline High School Expansion Project with Skanska in the amount of $0 representing 25 miscellaneous changes to the project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the Change Order #2 for the Brookline High School Tappan Gym and third Floor Renovation with CTA in the amount of $15, 669.10
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Change Order #2 for the Brookline High School Tappan Gym and third Floor Renovation with CTA in the amount of $15, 669.10.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Change Order #2 for the Brookline High School Tappan Gym and third Floor Renovation with CTA in the amount of $15, 669.10. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept a Winter Shared Streets and Spaces grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the amount of $199, 835 to fund the construction of three year round Blue Bike Stations,...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a Winter Shared Streets and Spaces grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the amount of $199, 835 to fund the construction of three year round Blue Bike Stations, purchase one new BlueBike Station, and 15 BlueBike bikes.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a Winter Shared Streets and Spaces grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the amount of $199, 835 to fund the construction of three year round Blue Bike Stations, purchase one new BlueBike Station, and 15 BlueBike bikes. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept $2,000 in grant funds from the Brookline Community Foundation to the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations to be appropriated into account 5200SGA8 524010 to be used...
On motion it was, Voted to accept $2,000 in grant funds from the Brookline Community Foundation to the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations to be appropriated into account 5200SGA8 524010 to be used towards a facilitated Dialogue on Racism, In.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept $2,000 in grant funds from the Brookline Community Foundation to the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations to be appropriated into account 5200SGA8 524010 to be used towards a facilitated Dialogue on Racism, In. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Instruct the police department to work with the Community Engagement Specialist and the PCC to set up a reasonable schedule of meetings with the community to discuss police matters and other things
Voted that the Select Board instruct the police department to work with the Community Engagement Specialist and the PCC to set up a reasonable schedule of meetings with the community to discuss police matters and other things.
Yes: Greene, HellerNo: FernandezAbstained: Hamilton, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“Voted that the Select Board instruct the police department to work with the Community Engagement Specialist and the PCC to set up a reasonable schedule of meetings with the community to discuss police matters and other things. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller Against: Raul Fernandez Abstained: Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc.”
That the Select Board direct the Town Administrator to conduct an assessment of the Town's non-PSB investments in youth programs, and to recommend enhancements to those investments as part of a...
On motion it was, Voted: That the Select Board direct the Town Administrator to conduct an assessment of the Town's non-PSB investments in youth programs, and to recommend enhancements to those investments as part of a more holistic approach to public safety. This can Include, but should not be limited to transportation, financial assistance for youth programs, and funding for the Brookline Teen Center and other programs for youth.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted: That the Select Board direct the Town Administrator to conduct an assessment of the Town's non-PSB investments in youth programs, and to recommend enhancements to those investments as part of a more holistic approach to public safety. This can Include, but should not be limited to transportation, financial assistance for youth programs, and funding for the Brookline Teen Center and other programs for youth. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Uyghurs Corp. d/b/a Silk Road Uyghur Cuisine at 1398 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Uyghurs Corp. d/b/a Silk Road Uyghur Cuisine at 1398 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 11:00 am to 10:00 9m. Seating will consist of 16 seats.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Uyghurs Corp. d/b/a Silk Road Uyghur Cuisine at 1398 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 11:00 am to 10:00 9m. Seating will consist of 16 seats. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of an upgrade of license type for Square Press LLC. d/b/a Livite at 1644 Beacon Street from a Food Vendor to a Common Victualler License
Voted to approve the application of an upgrade of license type for Square Press LLC. d/b/a Livite at 1644 Beacon Street from a Food Vendor to a Common Victualler License. Proposed seating is 14 seats. Hours of operation are Monday - Saturday 7:00AM - 10:00PM and Sunday 7:00AM - 8:00PM.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of an upgrade of license type for Square Press LLC. d/b/a Livite at 1644 Beacon Street from a Food Vendor to a Common Victualler License. Proposed seating is 14 seats. Hours of operation are Monday - Saturday 7:00AM - 10:00PM and Sunday 7:00AM - 8:00PM. 2. Voted to approve the application for outdoor seating for 8 seats. *condition upon DPW approval of the outdoor seating request. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for outdoor seating for 8 seats. *condition upon DPW approval of the outdoor seating request
Voted to approve the application for outdoor seating for 8 seats. *condition upon DPW approval of the outdoor seating request.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application for outdoor seating for 8 seats. *condition upon DPW approval of the outdoor seating request. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 11
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 11
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 11 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on ARTICLE 19 as offered by the Advisory Committee
On motion it was Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on ARTICLE 19 as offered by the Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“On motion it was Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on ARTICLE 19 as offered by the Advisory Committee Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on ARTICLE 20 as recommended by the Advisory Committee further amended by the Planning Department as below: VERSION 2 Proposed Amendments to Section 4.13
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on ARTICLE 20 as recommended by the Advisory Committee further amended by the Planning Department as below: VERSION 2 Proposed Amendments to Section 4.13
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on ARTICLE 20 as recommended by the Advisory Committee further amended by the Planning Department as below: VERSION 2 Proposed Amendments to Section 4.13 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 23 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 23 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 23 as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 33 as offered by the Advisory Committee
On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action on Article 33 as offered by the Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action on Article 33 as offered by the Advisory Committee..”
Favorable Action on Article 35 as offered by the Advisory Committee
On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 Favorable Action on Article 35 as offered by the Advisory Committee.
Yes: Greene, Heller, VanScoyocNo: FernandezAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 Favorable Action on Article 35 as offered by the Advisory Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, John VanScoyoc Against; Raul Fernandez (supports petitioners version) Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
No Action on ARTICLE 36
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on ARTICLE 36.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocNo: Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on ARTICLE 36. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc Against: Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable Action on Article 40 as offered by the Advisory subcommittee amended by the Select Board
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 40 as offered by the Advisory subcommittee amended by the Select Board. WHEREAS, Brookline Interactive Group (BIG) provides an invaluable service to the Town; And WHEREAS, the transition of subscribers from traditional cable to broadband leads to a shift in the funding of public access stations; and WHEREAS, the resources of Brookline Interactive Group could be further utilized in the Town to provide direction for information access generally; WHEREAS, the licensing authority of the Town, for example over grants of location and the cable franchise, can be used to acquire resources for the public at low cost; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Select Board establish a committee, working group including representatives from BIG and members of the public, to aid in identifying potential stable funding mechanisms for BIG, reexamine the ways that grant-of-location and cable licensing could provide benefit to the Town and opportunities for future benefit, including but not limited to the uses made of Relief Funds, subscriber fees, equipment/facilities funds, dark fiber, and side agreements such as for internet access, and make a report to the Town by May 2022. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town explore further partnerships with the Brookline Interactive Group to utilize its resources and expertise for public benefit, for example community broadband or computer labs and internet access to underserved populations;
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 40 as offered by the Advisory subcommittee amended by the Select Board. WHEREAS, Brookline Interactive Group (BIG) provides an invaluable service to the Town; And WHEREAS, the transition of subscribers from traditional cable to broadband leads to a shift in the funding of public access stations; and WHEREAS, the resources of Brookline Interactive Group could be further utilized in the Town to provide direction for information access generally; WHEREAS, the licensing authority of the Town, for example over grants of location and the cable franchise, can be used to acquire resources for the public at low cost; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Select Board establish a committee, working group including representatives from BIG and members of the public, to aid in identifying potential stable funding mechanisms for BIG, reexamine the ways that grant-of-location and cable licensing could provide benefit to the Town and opportunities for future benefit, including but not limited to the uses made of Relief Funds, subscriber fees, equipment/facilities funds, dark fiber, and side agreements such as for internet access, and make a report to the Town by May 2022. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town explore further partnerships with the Brookline Interactive Group to utilize its resources and expertise for public benefit, for example community broadband or computer labs and internet access to underserved populations; Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Balfour Brookline Tenant LLC. d/b/a Welltower at 123-133 Fisher Ave. Proposed manager of record is Philip Barklow
On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Balfour Brookline Tenant LLC. d/b/a Welltower at 123-133 Fisher Ave. Proposed manager of record is Philip Barklow.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocAbstained: Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Balfour Brookline Tenant LLC. d/b/a Welltower at 123-133 Fisher Ave. Proposed manager of record is Philip Barklow. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc Abstained: Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bar 415 LLC. d/b/a Club Dante at 415 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bar 415 LLC. d/b/a Club Dante at 415 Harvard Street. Proposed manager of record is David Dragani. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday - Sunday 7:00AM - 1:00AM. Proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 1:00AM and Sunday 12:00PM - 1:00AM.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bar 415 LLC. d/b/a Club Dante at 415 Harvard Street. Proposed manager of record is David Dragani. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday - Sunday 7:00AM - 1:00AM. Proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 1:00AM and Sunday 12:00PM - 1:00AM. 2. Voted to approve the application for alternate manager Cynthia Dragoni. 3. Voted to approve the application for an Entertainment License for Bar 415 LLC. d/b/a Club Dante at 415 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio, and televisions, Monday - Sunday 7:00AM - 1:00AM and Live music (instrumental Guitar / Bass, 1 vocalist) Monday - Saturday 12:00PM - 12:00AM. 4. Voted to approve the application for a Change of DBA at 415 Harvard Street: From: Pizzeria Dante To: Club Dante Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for alternate manager Cynthia Dragoni
Voted to approve the application for alternate manager Cynthia Dragoni.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application for alternate manager Cynthia Dragoni. 3. Voted to approve the application for an Entertainment License for Bar 415 LLC. d/b/a Club Dante at 415 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio, and televisions, Monday - Sunday 7:00AM - 1:00AM and Live music (instrumental Guitar / Bass, 1 vocalist) Monday - Saturday 12:00PM - 12:00AM. 4. Voted to approve the application for a Change of DBA at 415 Harvard Street: From: Pizzeria Dante To: Club Dante Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for an Entertainment License for Bar 415 LLC. d/b/a Club Dante at 415 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application for an Entertainment License for Bar 415 LLC. d/b/a Club Dante at 415 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio, and televisions, Monday - Sunday 7:00AM - 1:00AM and Live music (instrumental Guitar / Bass, 1 vocalist) Monday - Saturday 12:00PM - 12:00AM.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the application for an Entertainment License for Bar 415 LLC. d/b/a Club Dante at 415 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio, and televisions, Monday - Sunday 7:00AM - 1:00AM and Live music (instrumental Guitar / Bass, 1 vocalist) Monday - Saturday 12:00PM - 12:00AM. 4. Voted to approve the application for a Change of DBA at 415 Harvard Street: From: Pizzeria Dante To: Club Dante Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for a Change of DBA at 415 Harvard Street: From: Pizzeria Dante To: Club Dante
Voted to approve the application for a Change of DBA at 415 Harvard Street: From: Pizzeria Dante To: Club Dante
From the minutes
“4. Voted to approve the application for a Change of DBA at 415 Harvard Street: From: Pizzeria Dante To: Club Dante Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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