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June 21, 2022
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from June 14, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from June 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from June 14, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for three new Speed Boards in the amount of $16,726
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for three new Speed Boards in the amount of $16,726
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for three new Speed Boards in the amount of $16,726 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a 50th Wedding Anniversary to be held on June 24, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a 50th Wedding Anniversary to be held on June 24, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 125 people are expected to attend.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a 50th Wedding Anniversary to be held on June 24, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 125 people are expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Tented Sangeet to be held on July 2, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 125...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Tented Sangeet to be held on July 2, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 125 people are expected to attend
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Tented Sangeet to be held on July 2, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at 15 Newton Street. 125 people are expected to attend Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation's Brookline For All Fund for a Town Meeting Access Program in the amount of $2,200
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation's Brookline For All Fund for a Town Meeting Access Program in the amount of $2,200.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation's Brookline For All Fund for a Town Meeting Access Program in the amount of $2,200. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the request from Crown Castle to upgrade nine (9) existing wireless DAS Nodes by adding 5G antennas and upgrading ancillary equipment cabinets at the nodes, including the replacement of 3...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request from Crown Castle to upgrade nine (9) existing wireless DAS Nodes by adding 5G antennas and upgrading ancillary equipment cabinets at the nodes, including the replacement of 3 nodes for structural reasons, to improve wireless services.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request from Crown Castle to upgrade nine (9) existing wireless DAS Nodes by adding 5G antennas and upgrading ancillary equipment cabinets at the nodes, including the replacement of 3 nodes for structural reasons, to improve wireless services. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for an alteration of licensed premises of an All Alcohol License for Painted Burro Brookline LLC d/b/a Burro Bar at 1665 - 1665A Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for an alteration of licensed premises of an All Alcohol License for Painted Burro Brookline LLC d/b/a Burro Bar at 1665 - 1665A Beacon Street. The license is taking over the unit adjacent to its current unit to expand its restaurant, bar and patio.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for an alteration of licensed premises of an All Alcohol License for Painted Burro Brookline LLC d/b/a Burro Bar at 1665 - 1665A Beacon Street. The license is taking over the unit adjacent to its current unit to expand its restaurant, bar and patio. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a transfer of the Lodging House license from Alice Dentremont to Enis Shehu at 44 Winslow Road
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a transfer of the Lodging House license from Alice Dentremont to Enis Shehu at 44 Winslow Road.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a transfer of the Lodging House license from Alice Dentremont to Enis Shehu at 44 Winslow Road. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a Common Victualler License for Apollonia Enterprises, LLC. d/b/a Fuel America at 1020 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM....
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Common Victualler License for Apollonia Enterprises, LLC. d/b/a Fuel America at 1020 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Seating will consist of 42 inside seats.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Common Victualler License for Apollonia Enterprises, LLC. d/b/a Fuel America at 1020 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Seating will consist of 42 inside seats. Voted to approve the application for a new Entertainment License for Apollonia Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Fuel America at 1020 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio Monday - Sunday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a new Entertainment License for Apollonia Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Fuel America at 1020 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio Monday - Sunday 6:00 AM -...
Voted to approve the application for a new Entertainment License for Apollonia Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Fuel America at 1020 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio Monday - Sunday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application for a new Entertainment License for Apollonia Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Fuel America at 1020 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio Monday - Sunday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a Common Victualler License for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 276 -278A Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Common Victualler License for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 276 -278A Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 am Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 am. Seating will consist of 34 inside seats.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Common Victualler License for Cantina Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Taco Bell at 276 -278A Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 am Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 am. Seating will consist of 34 inside seats. Voted to approve the application for a new Entertainment License for Cantina Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell at 276 -278A Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Sunday 8:00 am - 2:00 am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a new Entertainment License for Cantina Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell at 276 -278A Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application for a new Entertainment License for Cantina Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell at 276 -278A Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Sunday 8:00 am - 2:00 am.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application for a new Entertainment License for Cantina Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell at 276 -278A Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Sunday 8:00 am - 2:00 am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application of a Common Victualler for Maguro Thai Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Maguro at 1335 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for Maguro Thai Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Maguro at 1335 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Thursday 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM, Friday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM. Seating will consist of 60 inside seats.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for Maguro Thai Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Maguro at 1335 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Thursday 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM, Friday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM. Seating will consist of 60 inside seats. Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for Maguro Thai Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Maguro at 1335 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and television Monday - Sunday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application of a new Entertainment for Maguro Thai Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Maguro at 1335 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for Maguro Thai Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Maguro at 1335 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and television Monday - Sunday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for Maguro Thai Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Maguro at 1335 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and television Monday - Sunday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approval of filing home rule petition, as approved at the Annual Town Meeting regarding voting rights for permanent legal residents residing in Brookline, Article 29
On motion it was, Voted approval of filing home rule petition, as approved at the Annual Town Meeting regarding voting rights for permanent legal residents residing in Brookline, Article 29.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted approval of filing home rule petition, as approved at the Annual Town Meeting regarding voting rights for permanent legal residents residing in Brookline, Article 29. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Reappoint the following department heads for an additional one-year term for Fiscal Year 2023, and to appoint miscellaneous positions of the Town in accordance with Attachment D. Erin Chute...
Voted to reappoint the following department heads for an additional one-year term for Fiscal Year 2023, and to appoint miscellaneous positions of the Town in accordance with Attachment D. Erin Chute Gallantine, Commissioner of Public Works Justin Casanova-Davis, Acting Finance Director Feng Yang, Chief Information Officer Kara Brewton, Director of Planning and Community Development Sigalle Reiss, Director of Public Health and Human Services
From the minutes
“1. Voted to reappoint the following department heads for an additional one-year term for Fiscal Year 2023, and to appoint miscellaneous positions of the Town in accordance with Attachment D. Erin Chute Gallantine, Commissioner of Public Works Justin Casanova-Davis, Acting Finance Director Feng Yang, Chief Information Officer Kara Brewton, Director of Planning and Community Development Sigalle Reiss, Director of Public Health and Human Services Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a 3.0% increase in salaries and wages effective July 1, 2022 (Fiscal Year 2023) for positions on the Department Head pay plan, the Mid-Management Professional/Technical pay plan, and for...
Voted to approve a 3.0% increase in salaries and wages effective July 1, 2022 (Fiscal Year 2023) for positions on the Department Head pay plan, the Mid-Management Professional/Technical pay plan, and for other non-union positions as recommended by the Town Administrator as appearing on Attachment C.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve a 3.0% increase in salaries and wages effective July 1, 2022 (Fiscal Year 2023) for positions on the Department Head pay plan, the Mid-Management Professional/Technical pay plan, and for other non-union positions as recommended by the Town Administrator as appearing on Attachment C. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Adopt a step based pay plan for management/non-union Deputy Superintendent positions in the Police Department in accordance with Attachment E (rates include the 3.0% wage adjustment in FY 2023)
Voted to adopt a step based pay plan for management/non-union Deputy Superintendent positions in the Police Department in accordance with Attachment E (rates include the 3.0% wage adjustment in FY 2023).
From the minutes
“3. Voted to adopt a step based pay plan for management/non-union Deputy Superintendent positions in the Police Department in accordance with Attachment E (rates include the 3.0% wage adjustment in FY 2023). Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the implementation of a Drug and Alcohol Testing protocol for non-union employees of the Town to be used only for Reasonable Suspicion and Post Accident purposes, in accordance with a...
Voted to approve the implementation of a Drug and Alcohol Testing protocol for non-union employees of the Town to be used only for Reasonable Suspicion and Post Accident purposes, in accordance with a document entitled Drug and Alcohol Testing Protocols for Non Union Town Employees.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“4. Voted to approve the implementation of a Drug and Alcohol Testing protocol for non-union employees of the Town to be used only for Reasonable Suspicion and Post Accident purposes, in accordance with a document entitled Drug and Alcohol Testing Protocols for Non Union Town Employees..”
Adjust the relevant classification and pay plans for non-union employees of the Town as follows: - Add Juneteenth as a paid holiday - Permits use of up to one day of paid leave for various cancer...
Voted to adjust the relevant classification and pay plans for non-union employees of the Town as follows: - Add Juneteenth as a paid holiday - Permits use of up to one day of paid leave for various cancer screenings in accordance with a document entitled Annual Cancer/Physical Leave Program
From the minutes
“5. Voted to adjust the relevant classification and pay plans for non-union employees of the Town as follows: - Add Juneteenth as a paid holiday - Permits use of up to one day of paid leave for various cancer screenings in accordance with a document entitled Annual Cancer/Physical Leave Program Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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