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October 18, 2022
22 recorded votes, 7 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 following meeting minutes from: October 6, 2022 as amended October 11, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes from: October 6, 2022 as amended October 11, 2022
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes from: October 6, 2022 as amended October 11, 2022 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy. Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following authorization to hire requests within the Department of Public Health and Human Services: Epidemiologist (T-05) Shared Services Coordinator (T-03) Regional Senior Public...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following authorization to hire requests within the Department of Public Health and Human Services: Epidemiologist (T-05) Shared Services Coordinator (T-03) Regional Senior Public Health Specialist (GN10)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following authorization to hire requests within the Department of Public Health and Human Services: Epidemiologist (T-05) Shared Services Coordinator (T-03) Regional Senior Public Health Specialist (GN10) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy. Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following Change Order requests: COR #1 is for unforeseen conditions at various sealant joints within the limestone at the Library
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Change Order requests: COR #1 is for unforeseen conditions at various sealant joints within the limestone at the Library. This is work in addition to the specified work, and necessary to perform the proper repairs to the building. The cost of the COR #1 is $21,881.64 COR #2 is for the removal of the chimney at the rear of the Police Station. This chimney has been abandoned and capped in the past, however it appears that water is still getting between the chimney and building wall, and causing cracking of the masonry during weather cycles. The cost of this COR #2 is $23,058.17.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Change Order requests: COR #1 is for unforeseen conditions at various sealant joints within the limestone at the Library. This is work in addition to the specified work, and necessary to perform the proper repairs to the building. The cost of the COR #1 is $21,881.64 COR #2 is for the removal of the chimney at the rear of the Police Station. This chimney has been abandoned and capped in the past, however it appears that water is still getting between the chimney and building wall, and causing cracking of the masonry during weather cycles. The cost of this COR #2 is $23,058.17. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Appoint Lincoln Heineman as the Finance Director
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Lincoln Heineman as the Finance Director.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Lincoln Heineman as the Finance Director. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Promote Christopher Crapo to the rank of Sergeant
On motion it was, Voted to promote Christopher Crapo to the rank of Sergeant
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to promote Christopher Crapo to the rank of Sergeant Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following promotions within the Fire Department: Firefighter Alan Hunte to Lieutenant Lieutenant Jeremiah Foster to Captain
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following promotions within the Fire Department: Firefighter Alan Hunte to Lieutenant Lieutenant Jeremiah Foster to Captain
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following promotions within the Fire Department: Firefighter Alan Hunte to Lieutenant Lieutenant Jeremiah Foster to Captain Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the reversal of the transfer of the Retail Package Store License
On motion it was, Voted to approve the reversal of the transfer of the Retail Package Store License. Reverse from Ruthie Liquor and Wine, Inc d/b/a Ruthie Liquor and Wine back to Sorriso Vino Brookline LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market at 27 Harvard Street
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the reversal of the transfer of the Retail Package Store License. Reverse from Ruthie Liquor and Wine, Inc d/b/a Ruthie Liquor and Wine back to Sorriso Vino Brookline LLC d/b/a Sorriso Market at 27 Harvard Street Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a Vello Restaurant to Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street Brookline,...
Voted to approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a Vello Restaurant to Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Johan A. Medina Balbin. The proposed seating is 46 seats inside dining, 24 seats inside bar and 8 seats for private patio outdoor dining. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 12:00am and proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 12:00am.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from SLH Restaurant LLC. d/b/a Vello Restaurant to Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Johan A. Medina Balbin. The proposed seating is 46 seats inside dining, 24 seats inside bar and 8 seats for private patio outdoor dining. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 12:00am and proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 12:00am. 2. Voted to approve the application a Common Victualler License for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street. Proposed manager of record is Johan A. Medina Balbin. Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 12:00am. The proposed seating is 46 seats inside dining, 24 seats inside bar and 8 seats for private patio outdoor dining. 3. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Miguel A. Medina, for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street. 4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music, radio, and Television Monday Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 12:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application a Common Victualler License for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application a Common Victualler License for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street. Proposed manager of record is Johan A. Medina Balbin. Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 12:00am. The proposed seating is 46 seats inside dining, 24 seats inside bar and 8 seats for private patio outdoor dining.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application a Common Victualler License for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street. Proposed manager of record is Johan A. Medina Balbin. Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 12:00am. The proposed seating is 46 seats inside dining, 24 seats inside bar and 8 seats for private patio outdoor dining. 3. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Miguel A. Medina, for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street. 4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music, radio, and Television Monday Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 12:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application an Alternate Manager, Miguel A. Medina, for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Miguel A. Medina, for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Miguel A. Medina, for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street. 4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music, radio, and Television Monday Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 12:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application an Entertainment for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music, radio, and Television Monday Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 12:00am.
From the minutes
“4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Medina LLC. d/b/a El Peñol at 404 Harvard Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music, radio, and Television Monday Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am and Sunday 12:00pm - 12:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a Food Vendor License Happy Girl Bakery. d/b/a Clear Flour Coffee at 180 Thorndike Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Food Vendor License Happy Girl Bakery. d/b/a Clear Flour Coffee at 180 Thorndike Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 8:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday - Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Food Vendor License Happy Girl Bakery. d/b/a Clear Flour Coffee at 180 Thorndike Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 8:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday - Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a change in owner interest for Khoury & Sons Liquors, Inc d/b/a Foley's Liquor Mart at 228 Cypress Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in owner interest for Khoury & Sons Liquors, Inc d/b/a Foley's Liquor Mart at 228 Cypress Street. Current shareholders, Nadim and David Khoury, are selling their shares of Khoury & Sons Liquors, Inc. to Rola Barakat and Victor Barakat.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in owner interest for Khoury & Sons Liquors, Inc d/b/a Foley's Liquor Mart at 228 Cypress Street. Current shareholders, Nadim and David Khoury, are selling their shares of Khoury & Sons Liquors, Inc. to Rola Barakat and Victor Barakat. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application of a new Inn Holder License for E.K. Webster Corp. d/b/a Iris Hotel Boston at 30 Webster Street
Voted to approve the application of a new Inn Holder License for E.K. Webster Corp. d/b/a Iris Hotel Boston at 30 Webster Street.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of a new Inn Holder License for E.K. Webster Corp. d/b/a Iris Hotel Boston at 30 Webster Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of a new Common Victualler License for E.K. Webster Corp. d/b/a Iris Hotel Boston at 30 Webster Street
Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler License for E.K. Webster Corp. d/b/a Iris Hotel Boston at 30 Webster Street. Proposed Operating Hours of operation will be Sunday - Saturday 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. *Seating will depend upon plans to be submitted and approved by the Planning staff prior to the Building issuance of the occupy permit.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler License for E.K. Webster Corp. d/b/a Iris Hotel Boston at 30 Webster Street. Proposed Operating Hours of operation will be Sunday - Saturday 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. *Seating will depend upon plans to be submitted and approved by the Planning staff prior to the Building issuance of the occupy permit. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Alternate manager Elena Kavanagh for E.K. Webster Corp. d/b/a Iris Hotel Boston at 30 Webster Street
Voted to approve the application of Alternate manager Elena Kavanagh for E.K. Webster Corp. d/b/a Iris Hotel Boston at 30 Webster Street.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the application of Alternate manager Elena Kavanagh for E.K. Webster Corp. d/b/a Iris Hotel Boston at 30 Webster Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of an Entertainment license, which will consist of Radio, recorded music and televisions Saturday - Sunday 12:00PM - 11:00PM
Voted to approve the application of an Entertainment license, which will consist of Radio, recorded music and televisions Saturday - Sunday 12:00PM - 11:00PM.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“4. Voted to approve the application of an Entertainment license, which will consist of Radio, recorded music and televisions Saturday - Sunday 12:00PM - 11:00PM. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
Reallocate $200,000 previously approved in the ARPA COVID Maintenance budget as follows: Reducing the Health - COVID Testing line item by $100,000, from $449,520 to $349,520; reducing the Health -...
On motion it was, Voted to reallocate $200,000 previously approved in the ARPA COVID Maintenance budget as follows: Reducing the Health - COVID Testing line item by $100,000, from $449,520 to $349,520; reducing the Health - COVID Testing Site line item by $100,000, from $162,500 to $62,500; and inserting a new line item, Health & Department of Public Works - Rodent Control Action Plan, with a budgeted amount of $200,000.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reallocate $200,000 previously approved in the ARPA COVID Maintenance budget as follows: Reducing the Health - COVID Testing line item by $100,000, from $449,520 to $349,520; reducing the Health - COVID Testing Site line item by $100,000, from $162,500 to $62,500; and inserting a new line item, Health & Department of Public Works - Rodent Control Action Plan, with a budgeted amount of $200,000. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
No Action on Article 39
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 39
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Sandman, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 39 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman Against: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
No Action 4-0-1 on Article 15
On motion it was, Voted No Action 4-0-1 on Article 15
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocAbstained: Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted No Action 4-0-1 on Article 15 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy Abstained: Michael Sandman.”
No Action 4-0-1 on Article 18
On motion it was, Voted No Action 4-0-1 on Article 18
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocAbstained: Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted No Action 4-0-1 on Article 18 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy Abstained: Michael Sandman.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 33
On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 33
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 33 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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