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February 21, 2023
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman
Absent: None
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Approve the following Select Board meeting minutes: January 31, 2023 February 7, 2023
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Select Board meeting minutes: January 31, 2023 February 7, 2023
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Select Board meeting minutes: January 31, 2023 February 7, 2023 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the following authorization to hire request for the vacant position within the Police Department: School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control (ST01)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following authorization to hire request for the vacant position within the Police Department: School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control (ST01)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following authorization to hire request for the vacant position within the Police Department: School Traffic Supervisor/Parking Control (ST01) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the authorization to hire for the following vacant position within the Building department: Energy Management Systems Specialist (T06)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire for the following vacant position within the Building department: Energy Management Systems Specialist (T06)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire for the following vacant position within the Building department: Energy Management Systems Specialist (T06) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Accept two gifts totaling $20,500 to support the replacement of the ornamental gates at Hall's Pond Sanctuary from the Friends of Hall's Pond and the Brookline Greenspace Alliance
On motion it was, Voted to accept two gifts totaling $20,500 to support the replacement of the ornamental gates at Hall's Pond Sanctuary from the Friends of Hall's Pond and the Brookline Greenspace Alliance.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept two gifts totaling $20,500 to support the replacement of the ornamental gates at Hall's Pond Sanctuary from the Friends of Hall's Pond and the Brookline Greenspace Alliance. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve a Budget Transfer request from the Building Department for a total amount of $18,000
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Budget Transfer request from the Building Department for a total amount of $18,000. From: 25002520 510101 Code Enforcement/Personnel $6,000 To: 25002520 531012 Code Enforcement/ Supplies $6,000 From: 25002520 510101 Code Enforcement /Personnel $12,000 To: 25002520 551099 Education, Trainings and Conferences $12,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Budget Transfer request from the Building Department for a total amount of $18,000. From: 25002520 510101 Code Enforcement/Personnel $6,000 To: 25002520 531012 Code Enforcement/ Supplies $6,000 From: 25002520 510101 Code Enforcement /Personnel $12,000 To: 25002520 551099 Education, Trainings and Conferences $12,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve Extra Work Order 1 for PW/21-16 'Woodland Road Improvements' in the amount of $111,700.00 and 'Disposing of leaves and related work' in the amount of $45,000 with D"Ambrosia Inc
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order 1 for PW/21-16 'Woodland Road Improvements' in the amount of $111,700.00 and 'Disposing of leaves and related work' in the amount of $45,000 with D"Ambrosia Inc.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order 1 for PW/21-16 'Woodland Road Improvements' in the amount of $111,700.00 and 'Disposing of leaves and related work' in the amount of $45,000 with D"Ambrosia Inc. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Authorize the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for wage expenditures in an amount not to exceed $6 million dollars as recommended by the Town Administrator
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for wage expenditures in an amount not to exceed $6 million dollars as recommended by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for wage expenditures in an amount not to exceed $6 million dollars as recommended by the Town Administrator. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Refile: H.4450 An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to hold hybrid town meetings S.3145 An Act exempting the town of Brookline from in-person quorums
On motion it was, Voted to refile: H.4450 An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to hold hybrid town meetings S.3145 An Act exempting the town of Brookline from in-person quorums
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to refile: H.4450 An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to hold hybrid town meetings S.3145 An Act exempting the town of Brookline from in-person quorums Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Refile: S.3146 An Act amending section 5 of chapter 270 of the Acts of 1985, as amended, to authorize delegation by general by-law of all select board licensing authority
On motion it was, Voted to refile: S.3146 An Act amending section 5 of chapter 270 of the Acts of 1985, as amended, to authorize delegation by general by-law of all select board licensing authority.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to refile: S.3146 An Act amending section 5 of chapter 270 of the Acts of 1985, as amended, to authorize delegation by general by-law of all select board licensing authority. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a change in D/B/A at 238 Washington Street: From: Bright Life View, LLC. d/b/a Migaku To: Bright Life View, LLC. d/b/a Sapporo Ramen
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in D/B/A at 238 Washington Street: From: Bright Life View, LLC. d/b/a Migaku To: Bright Life View, LLC. d/b/a Sapporo Ramen.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in D/B/A at 238 Washington Street: From: Bright Life View, LLC. d/b/a Migaku To: Bright Life View, LLC. d/b/a Sapporo Ramen. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application of a Common Victualler for BE Food Corp. d/b/a BE Pasta Bar at 1026 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for BE Food Corp. d/b/a BE Pasta Bar at 1026 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm. Seating will consist of 30 inside seats.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for BE Food Corp. d/b/a BE Pasta Bar at 1026 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Monday -Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm. Seating will consist of 30 inside seats. Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment BE Food Corp. d/b/a BE Pasta Bar at 1026 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio, and televisions Monday -Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application of a new Entertainment BE Food Corp. d/b/a BE Pasta Bar at 1026 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio, and televisions Monday -Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm
Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment BE Food Corp. d/b/a BE Pasta Bar at 1026 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio, and televisions Monday -Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment BE Food Corp. d/b/a BE Pasta Bar at 1026 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio, and televisions Monday -Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
Approve the application for a new All Alcohol License for Boston Vlachoi LLC. d/b/a Bar Vlaha at 1653 Beacon Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Demetri Tsolakis
On motion it was, Voted 1. To approve the application for a new All Alcohol License for Boston Vlachoi LLC. d/b/a Bar Vlaha at 1653 Beacon Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Demetri Tsolakis. Proposed Operating Hours Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm and proposed Alcoholic are Monday Sunday 10:00am - 1:00am (last call midnight). 2. To approve the application of a Common Victualler License for Boston Vlachoi LLC. d/b/a Bar Vlaha at 1653 Beacon Street. Operating Hours of operation will be Proposed Operating Hours Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm and proposed Alcoholic are Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 1:00am (last call midnight). The proposed seating is 78 interior seats 20 private patio seats. 3. To approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Natasha Breshinsky, for Boston Vlachoi LLC. d/b/a Bar Vlaha at 1653 Beacon Street. To approve Demetri Tsolakis as Manager. 4. To approve the application an Entertainment License for Boston Vlachoi LLC. d/b/a Bar Vlaha at 1653 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music and instrumental Greek music (only for special events) Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday - Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 1. To approve the application for a new All Alcohol License for Boston Vlachoi LLC. d/b/a Bar Vlaha at 1653 Beacon Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Demetri Tsolakis. Proposed Operating Hours Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm and proposed Alcoholic are Monday Sunday 10:00am - 1:00am (last call midnight). 2. To approve the application of a Common Victualler License for Boston Vlachoi LLC. d/b/a Bar Vlaha at 1653 Beacon Street. Operating Hours of operation will be Proposed Operating Hours Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm and proposed Alcoholic are Monday - Sunday 10:00am - 1:00am (last call midnight). The proposed seating is 78 interior seats 20 private patio seats. 3. To approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Natasha Breshinsky, for Boston Vlachoi LLC. d/b/a Bar Vlaha at 1653 Beacon Street. To approve Demetri Tsolakis as Manager. 4. To approve the application an Entertainment License for Boston Vlachoi LLC. d/b/a Bar Vlaha at 1653 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music and instrumental Greek music (only for special events) Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday - Sunday 10:00am - 11:00pm. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman.”
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