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May 16, 2023
33 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren..”
Approve the meeting minutes from May 9, 2023
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from May 9, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from May 9, 2023. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following appropriation transfer request of $5,000 from the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations: From: 5200 5200 524010 Prof/Tech Account $5,000 To: 5200 5200 553010...
Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request of $5,000 from the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations: From: 5200 5200 524010 Prof/Tech Account $5,000 To: 5200 5200 553010 Prof/Dues $5,000.00 To cover GARE membership dues.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request of $5,000 from the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations: From: 5200 5200 524010 Prof/Tech Account $5,000 To: 5200 5200 553010 Prof/Dues $5,000.00 To cover GARE membership dues. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following appropriation transfer request within the Information Technology Department budget in the amount of $50,000: From 5A0036 Leased Equipment to 524008 General Consulting
Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request within the Information Technology Department budget in the amount of $50,000: From 5A0036 Leased Equipment to 524008 General Consulting
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request within the Information Technology Department budget in the amount of $50,000: From 5A0036 Leased Equipment to 524008 General Consulting Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader - Wellness and Seniors (GN-7)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader - Wellness and Seniors (GN-7)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader - Wellness and Seniors (GN-7) Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Accept a donation from Little Children Schoolhouse Inc. in the amount of $600.00 for the Recreational Therapy Division of the Recreation Department
Question of accepting a donation from Little Children Schoolhouse Inc. in the amount of $600.00 for the Recreational Therapy Division of the Recreation Department.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting a donation from Little Children Schoolhouse Inc. in the amount of $600.00 for the Recreational Therapy Division of the Recreation Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on May 26, 2023 from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton...
Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on May 26, 2023 from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 150 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Wedding Reception to be held on May 26, 2023 from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 150 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for The Hellenic College Alumni Reunion Event to...
Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for The Hellenic College Alumni Reunion Event to be held on May 17, 2023 from 12pm-4pm at 162 Goddard Ave. 120 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for The Hellenic College Alumni Reunion Event to be held on May 17, 2023 from 12pm-4pm at 162 Goddard Ave. 120 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a renewal of a Mobile Food Vendor Licenses for Zack's Ice Cream Truck
Question of approving a renewal of a Mobile Food Vendor Licenses for Zack's Ice Cream Truck.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a renewal of a Mobile Food Vendor Licenses for Zack's Ice Cream Truck. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve an application of Second-Hand Articles license to Village Vinyl d/b/a Village Vinyl at 307 Harvard St. Brookline, MA 02446
Question of approving an application of Second-Hand Articles license to Village Vinyl d/b/a Village Vinyl at 307 Harvard St. Brookline, MA 02446.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Question of approving an application of Second-Hand Articles license to Village Vinyl d/b/a Village Vinyl at 307 Harvard St. Brookline, MA 02446. Approved.”
Approve the 2% cost of living increase for retirees in FY23 as the Brookline Retirement Board recommended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the 2% cost of living increase for retirees in FY23 as the Brookline Retirement Board recommended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the 2% cost of living increase for retirees in FY23 as the Brookline Retirement Board recommended. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a transfer of Inn Holder License from CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian for Sonder Hospitality USA Inc. d/b/a Arcadian at 1200 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of a transfer of Inn Holder License from CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian for Sonder Hospitality USA Inc. d/b/a Arcadian at 1200 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of a transfer of Inn Holder License from CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian for Sonder Hospitality USA Inc. d/b/a Arcadian at 1200 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a transfer of an All Alcoholic Beverages License from CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian for Sonder Hospitality USA Inc. d/b/a Arcadian at 1200 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of a transfer of an All Alcoholic Beverages License from CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian for Sonder Hospitality USA Inc. d/b/a Arcadian at 1200 Beacon Street. Proposed manager of record is Yvonne Canela. Proposed Operating Hours will be Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 1:00am.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application of a transfer of an All Alcoholic Beverages License from CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian for Sonder Hospitality USA Inc. d/b/a Arcadian at 1200 Beacon Street. Proposed manager of record is Yvonne Canela. Proposed Operating Hours will be Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 1:00am. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a new Common Victualler License for Sonder Hospitality USA Inc. d/b/a Arcadian at 1200 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler License for Sonder Hospitality USA Inc. d/b/a Arcadian at 1200 Beacon Street. Proposed Operating Hours will be Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 1:00am. Seating will consist of 102 seats.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler License for Sonder Hospitality USA Inc. d/b/a Arcadian at 1200 Beacon Street. Proposed Operating Hours will be Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 1:00am. Seating will consist of 102 seats. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of an Entertainment license, which will consist of Radio, televisions Sunday - Saturday 7:00am - 1:00am
Voted to approve the application of an Entertainment license, which will consist of Radio, televisions Sunday - Saturday 7:00am - 1:00am.
From the minutes
“4. Voted to approve the application of an Entertainment license, which will consist of Radio, televisions Sunday - Saturday 7:00am - 1:00am. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a Change of Manager of Record from Hanks Lin to Shenrong Huang for Brookline Sky, Inc d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street
Voted to approve the application of a Change of Manager of Record from Hanks Lin to Shenrong Huang for Brookline Sky, Inc d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of a Change of Manager of Record from Hanks Lin to Shenrong Huang for Brookline Sky, Inc d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application Change of Officer for Brookline Sky, Inc d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street
Voted to approve the application Change of Officer for Brookline Sky, Inc d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application Change of Officer for Brookline Sky, Inc d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application Transfer of Stock Interest for Brookline Sky, Inc d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street
Voted to approve the application Transfer of Stock Interest for Brookline Sky, Inc d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the application Transfer of Stock Interest for Brookline Sky, Inc d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a Farmer-Winery license to sell wine for off-premises, Caroline Forbes d/b/a Far From The Tree, LLC to operate at the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Farmer-Winery license to sell wine for off-premises, Caroline Forbes d/b/a Far From The Tree, LLC to operate at the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am-9pm from June 1, 2023 thru November 16, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Farmer-Winery license to sell wine for off-premises, Caroline Forbes d/b/a Far From The Tree, LLC to operate at the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am-9pm from June 1, 2023 thru November 16, 2023. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a Common Victualler for UFoodU, LLC d/b/a Bare Blends at 1310 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for UFoodU, LLC d/b/a Bare Blends at 1310 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 7:00pm, and Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Seating will consist of 17 inside seats.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for UFoodU, LLC d/b/a Bare Blends at 1310 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 7:00pm, and Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Seating will consist of 17 inside seats. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a new Entertainment for UFoodU, LLC d/b/a Bare Blends at 1310 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for UFoodU, LLC d/b/a Bare Blends at 1310 Beacon Street. Hours will be Monday - Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 7:00pm. Entertainment will consist of recorded music.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for UFoodU, LLC d/b/a Bare Blends at 1310 Beacon Street. Hours will be Monday - Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 7:00pm. Entertainment will consist of recorded music. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a Common Victualler for Xi Wen Xu. d/b/a Linyi Rice Roll Master at 1004 Beacon Street Ave. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 8:00am - 12:00am
Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for Xi Wen Xu. d/b/a Linyi Rice Roll Master at 1004 Beacon Street Ave. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 8:00am - 12:00am. Seating will consist of 49.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for Xi Wen Xu. d/b/a Linyi Rice Roll Master at 1004 Beacon Street Ave. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 8:00am - 12:00am. Seating will consist of 49. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a new Entertainment for Xi Wen Xu. d/b/a Linyi Rice Roll Master at 1004 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for Xi Wen Xu. d/b/a Linyi Rice Roll Master at 1004 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will Monday - Sunday 9:00am - 11:00pm. Entertainment will consist of recorded music and televisions.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for Xi Wen Xu. d/b/a Linyi Rice Roll Master at 1004 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will Monday - Sunday 9:00am - 11:00pm. Entertainment will consist of recorded music and televisions. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a Common Victualler for 370 Harvard LLC d/b/a Bakey at 370 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for 370 Harvard LLC d/b/a Bakey at 370 Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm. Seating will consist of 12.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for 370 Harvard LLC d/b/a Bakey at 370 Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm. Seating will consist of 12. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the application of a new Entertainment for 370 Harvard LLC d/b/a Bakey at 370 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for 370 Harvard LLC d/b/a Bakey at 370 Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for 370 Harvard LLC d/b/a Bakey at 370 Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Reconsider Article 7
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 7
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 7 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
No Action on the Fisher amendment
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on the Fisher amendment
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on the Fisher amendment Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
No Action on the VanScoyoc amendment
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on the VanScoyoc amendment.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, WarrenNo: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on the VanScoyoc amendment. Aye: Bernard Greene, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Against: John VanScoyoc.”
On Article 7 as presented last week by the Town Administrator
On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 On Article 7 as presented last week by the Town Administrator.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Warren
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 On Article 7 as presented last week by the Town Administrator. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Abstained: Paul Warren.”
Reconsider Article 17
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 17.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 17. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's amendment to Article 17
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's amendment to Article 17.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Aschkenasy
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's amendment to Article 17. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Against: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Reconsider Warrant Article 1 - Guns
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Warrant Article 1 - Guns
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Warrant Article 1 - Guns Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Favorable Action on STM Warrant Article 1 - Guns as an amendment
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on STM Warrant Article 1 - Guns as an amendment.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on STM Warrant Article 1 - Guns as an amendment. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
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