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April 19, 2022
23 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Miriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from April 5, 2022 and April 12, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from April 5, 2022 and April 12, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from April 5, 2022 and April 12, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative under the Cybersecurity Initiatives Goal Area for a 3rd Party Vendor Management Service to manage the Town of Brookline's present and...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative under the Cybersecurity Initiatives Goal Area for a 3rd Party Vendor Management Service to manage the Town of Brookline's present and prospective vendor cyber security posture in the amount of $25,000.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative under the Cybersecurity Initiatives Goal Area for a 3rd Party Vendor Management Service to manage the Town of Brookline's present and prospective vendor cyber security posture in the amount of $25,000. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Authorize the annual use of $22,000 from BAA funds for the Juneteenth Celebration
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the annual use of $22,000 from BAA funds for the Juneteenth Celebration.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the annual use of $22,000 from BAA funds for the Juneteenth Celebration. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Extra Work Order No. 14 for D'Allessandro Corporation, Contract No. PW/14-19, "Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control" in the amount of $431,562
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 14 for D'Allessandro Corporation, Contract No. PW/14-19, "Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control" in the amount of $431,562
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 14 for D'Allessandro Corporation, Contract No. PW/14-19, "Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control" in the amount of $431,562 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept the MA DOER Grant PON -ENE-2021-034 for two electric vehicles and one charging stations in the amount of $22,500 and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute all related contract documents
On motion it was, Voted to accept the MA DOER Grant PON -ENE-2021-034 for two electric vehicles and one charging stations in the amount of $22,500 and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute all related contract documents.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the MA DOER Grant PON -ENE-2021-034 for two electric vehicles and one charging stations in the amount of $22,500 and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute all related contract documents. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Grant a temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. to be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 for...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. to be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 for Quincenerra - Sweet 15 from 6:00PM - 1:00AM at 162 Goddard Ave. 150 people are expected to attend
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. to be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 for Quincenerra - Sweet 15 from 6:00PM - 1:00AM at 162 Goddard Ave. 150 people are expected to attend Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the proposed slate for the first round of American Rescue Plan Act funds as presented by the American Rescue Plan Submission Review Committee subject to satisfactory terms and conditions...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed slate for the first round of American Rescue Plan Act funds as presented by the American Rescue Plan Submission Review Committee subject to satisfactory terms and conditions specified by the Town. With an additional $1 million allocated to the Brookline Housing Authority. All subject to receiving and reviewing the Memo of Agreements.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed slate for the first round of American Rescue Plan Act funds as presented by the American Rescue Plan Submission Review Committee subject to satisfactory terms and conditions specified by the Town. With an additional $1 million allocated to the Brookline Housing Authority. All subject to receiving and reviewing the Memo of Agreements. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application for Lodging House Agent, Susan Seguer for 143 St. Paul Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Lodging House Agent, Susan Seguer for 143 St. Paul Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Lodging House Agent, Susan Seguer for 143 St. Paul Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application for a Food Vendor License Brothers and Sisters Co. LLC. d/b/a Jaime's Ice Cream Co at 5 Station Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Food Vendor License Brothers and Sisters Co. LLC. d/b/a Jaime's Ice Cream Co at 5 Station Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 2:00PM - 9:00PM.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Food Vendor License Brothers and Sisters Co. LLC. d/b/a Jaime's Ice Cream Co at 5 Station Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 2:00PM - 9:00PM. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application of a Common Victualler for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 am. Seating will consist of 18 inside seats.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 am. Seating will consist of 18 inside seats. Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and Television Monday - Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application of a new Entertainment for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and Television Monday - Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 am.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and Television Monday - Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application of a new Wine and Malt Package Store License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Wine and Malt Package Store License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Proposed manager of record is Josh Nakama.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Wine and Malt Package Store License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Proposed manager of record is Josh Nakama. Voted to approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Xiao Shao, Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Xiao Shao, Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Xiao Shao, Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Xiao Shao, Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Proposed manager of record is Scott R Lawton. Proposed Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Proposed manager of record is Scott R Lawton. Proposed Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. 2. Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Seating will consist of 116 seats. 3. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Christopher Messina, for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. 4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application of a Common Victualler License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Seating will consist of 116 seats.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Seating will consist of 116 seats. 3. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Christopher Messina, for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. 4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application an Alternate Manager, Christopher Messina, for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Christopher Messina, for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Christopher Messina, for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. 4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
No Action on Article 4
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 No Action on Article 4.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 No Action on Article 4. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
That the Town transfer the sum of $188,644, from the special appropriation under item 38 of Article 7 at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting to be expended under the direction of the Director of Planning...
VOTED: That the Town transfer the sum of $188,644, from the special appropriation under item 38 of Article 7 at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting to be expended under the direction of the Director of Planning and Community Development, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board, to support the comprehensive planning efforts described by Article 26 of the November 2021 Special Town Meeting including data services and analysis to better understand the existing conditions of the built environment in Brookline.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTED: That the Town transfer the sum of $188,644, from the special appropriation under item 38 of Article 7 at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting to be expended under the direction of the Director of Planning and Community Development, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board, to support the comprehensive planning efforts described by Article 26 of the November 2021 Special Town Meeting including data services and analysis to better understand the existing conditions of the built environment in Brookline. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 14 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 14 as submitted.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 14 as submitted. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 16 as recommended by the Advisory Committee, Land-Use and EDAB. subcommittee
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 16 as recommended by the Advisory Committee, Land-Use and EDAB. subcommittee.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 16 as recommended by the Advisory Committee, Land-Use and EDAB. subcommittee. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee -Land Use Subcommittee recommendations
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee -Land Use Subcommittee recommendations.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee -Land Use Subcommittee recommendations. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 18 as recommended by the Advisory Committee, sub-committee
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 18 as recommended by the Advisory Committee, sub-committee.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 18 as recommended by the Advisory Committee, sub-committee. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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