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October 24, 2023
26 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Miriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for at least one vote.
- Paul Warren is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Approve the following meeting minutes: October 3, 2023
Question of approving the following meeting minutes: October 3, 2023
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following meeting minutes: October 3, 2023 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Coordinator of Clinical Services (T-6) in the Admin/Crisis Intervention Team Division of the Police Department
Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Coordinator of Clinical Services (T-6) in the Admin/Crisis Intervention Team Division of the Police Department.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the authorization to hire request for a Coordinator of Clinical Services (T-6) in the Admin/Crisis Intervention Team Division of the Police Department. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Accept a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FFY20 funding under the Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Goal Area to support the Police Department's acquisition of...
Question of accepting a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FFY20 funding under the Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Goal Area to support the Police Department's acquisition of replacement CIMS security cameras in the amount of $14,864.
From the minutes
“Question of accepting a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) FFY20 funding under the Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Goal Area to support the Police Department's acquisition of replacement CIMS security cameras in the amount of $14,864. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Adopt the Town of Brookline 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented by the Office of Emergency Management
Question of adopting the Town of Brookline 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented by the Office of Emergency Management. Postponed Question of approving Contract Amendment #3 with Consigli Construction for added hazmat and structural exploratory work to better inform the design of the Pierce School Project in the amount of $29,843.
From the minutes
“Question of adopting the Town of Brookline 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented by the Office of Emergency Management. Postponed Question of approving Contract Amendment #3 with Consigli Construction for added hazmat and structural exploratory work to better inform the design of the Pierce School Project in the amount of $29,843. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve Change Order #32 with Gilbane for various scope changes to contract work for the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $32,075
Question of approving Change Order #32 with Gilbane for various scope changes to contract work for the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $32,075.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Change Order #32 with Gilbane for various scope changes to contract work for the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $32,075. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve Contract Amendment #25 with Jonathan Levi Architect for added acoustical consulting services for the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $3,520
Question of approving Contract Amendment #25 with Jonathan Levi Architect for added acoustical consulting services for the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $3,520.
From the minutes
“Question of approving Contract Amendment #25 with Jonathan Levi Architect for added acoustical consulting services for the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $3,520. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve a proclamation recognizing the 37th Anniversary of the Brookline-Quezalguaque Sister City Project Chair Green acknowledged the proclamation and the partnership between the Town and this...
Question of approving a proclamation recognizing the 37th Anniversary of the Brookline-Quezalguaque Sister City Project Chair Green acknowledged the proclamation and the partnership between the Town and this organization.
From the minutes
“Question of approving a proclamation recognizing the 37th Anniversary of the Brookline-Quezalguaque Sister City Project Chair Green acknowledged the proclamation and the partnership between the Town and this organization. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve contract PW/24-10 " Repair Cement Concrete Sidewalks" with Fred Deroma and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $542,732.95
Question of approving contract PW/24-10 " Repair Cement Concrete Sidewalks" with Fred Deroma and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $542,732.95.
From the minutes
“Question of approving contract PW/24-10 " Repair Cement Concrete Sidewalks" with Fred Deroma and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $542,732.95. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Grant a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Non Profit Fundraiser to be held on November 2, 2023 from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at...
Question of granting a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Non Profit Fundraiser to be held on November 2, 2023 from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 60 people expected to attend.
From the minutes
“Question of granting a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to Karen Hasenfus d/b/a The Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Non Profit Fundraiser to be held on November 2, 2023 from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 60 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Rodent Action Plan and solid waste regulations
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Rodent Action Plan and solid waste regulations.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Rodent Action Plan and solid waste regulations. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Soofa contract amendment
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Soofa contract amendment
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Soofa contract amendment Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Finds the licensee is responsible for the violations described in the Hearing Notice dated August 7, 2023
Voted that the Board finds the licensee is responsible for the violations described in the Hearing Notice dated August 7, 2023.
From the minutes
“Voted that the Board finds the licensee is responsible for the violations described in the Hearing Notice dated August 7, 2023. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
All those in favor of a finding of responsibility with regard to the charge of overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the established posted occupant load in violation of 204 CMR 2.05(2);...
All those in favor of a finding of responsibility with regard to the charge of overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the established posted occupant load in violation of 204 CMR 2.05(2); G.L. c. 138, Section 12; G.L. c. 148, Section 34A(a)(5); and Section A.16 and A.22 of the Town of Brookline's Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Regulations say aye
From the minutes
“2. All those in favor of a finding of responsibility with regard to the charge of overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the established posted occupant load in violation of 204 CMR 2.05(2); G.L. c. 138, Section 12; G.L. c. 148, Section 34A(a)(5); and Section A.16 and A.22 of the Town of Brookline's Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Regulations say aye Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
All those in favor of a finding of responsibility with regard to the charge of permitting a disorder, disturbance or illegality in violation of 204 CMR 2.05(2) and Section A.22 of the Regulations...
All those in favor of a finding of responsibility with regard to the charge of permitting a disorder, disturbance or illegality in violation of 204 CMR 2.05(2) and Section A.22 of the Regulations say aye
From the minutes
“3. All those in favor of a finding of responsibility with regard to the charge of permitting a disorder, disturbance or illegality in violation of 204 CMR 2.05(2) and Section A.22 of the Regulations say aye Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
All those in favor of a finding of responsibility with regard to the charge of failing to have an approved Manager or Alternative Manager in violation of Section A.18 of the Town of Brookline's...
All those in favor of a finding of responsibility with regard to the charge of failing to have an approved Manager or Alternative Manager in violation of Section A.18 of the Town of Brookline's Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Regulations say aye
From the minutes
“4. All those in favor of a finding of responsibility with regard to the charge of failing to have an approved Manager or Alternative Manager in violation of Section A.18 of the Town of Brookline's Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Regulations say aye Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Suspending Sunset Cantina's liquor license for 7 days or such longer time determined by the Board, 4 of which days will be served on November 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2023, with the remaining 3 days...
On motion it was, Voted: Suspending Sunset Cantina's liquor license for 7 days or such longer time determined by the Board, 4 of which days will be served on November 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2023, with the remaining 3 days held in abeyance for one year. Should there be no incidents resulting in a liquor license violation between now and October 24, 2024, these additional 3 days will be waived. In addition: 1. Crowd manager report forms will be filled out daily (no photocopies permitted) and will be kept on the premises and available for inspection at all times; and 2. Sunset Cantina shall within 30 days of this hearing produce records demonstrating that all of its employees who require TIPS training have been retrained since July 1, 2023 and similarly, that all of its employees who require crowd management training have been re- trained since August 1, 2023. All of these requirements will be added as a condition of the license. 3. No third-party ticketed events where the tickets were sold for monetary value or otherwise, shall be held for more than twenty people. Sunset Cantina understands the town through its police fire and building departments, will conduct periodic inspections of the premises. All of these requirements are additional conditions added to Sunset Cantina's license.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocNo: WarrenMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted: Suspending Sunset Cantina's liquor license for 7 days or such longer time determined by the Board, 4 of which days will be served on November 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2023, with the remaining 3 days held in abeyance for one year. Should there be no incidents resulting in a liquor license violation between now and October 24, 2024, these additional 3 days will be waived. In addition: 1. Crowd manager report forms will be filled out daily (no photocopies permitted) and will be kept on the premises and available for inspection at all times; and 2. Sunset Cantina shall within 30 days of this hearing produce records demonstrating that all of its employees who require TIPS training have been retrained since July 1, 2023 and similarly, that all of its employees who require crowd management training have been re- trained since August 1, 2023. All of these requirements will be added as a condition of the license. 3. No third-party ticketed events where the tickets were sold for monetary value or otherwise, shall be held for more than twenty people. Sunset Cantina understands the town through its police fire and building departments, will conduct periodic inspections of the premises. All of these requirements are additional conditions added to Sunset Cantina's license. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman Against: Paul Warren Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Amend the outdoor dining guidelines as presented
On motion it was, Voted to amend the outdoor dining guidelines as presented.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to amend the outdoor dining guidelines as presented. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Pause the current fee structure for the outdoor dining program to reflect the following amounts in the calendar year 2024: Seasonal Outdoor Seating in the amount of $2,360 Annual Outdoor Seating...
On motion it was, Voted to pause the current fee structure for the outdoor dining program to reflect the following amounts in the calendar year 2024: Seasonal Outdoor Seating in the amount of $2,360 Annual Outdoor Seating in the amount of $4,165 Commented [WD1]: Provide comment on the initial purpose of this program was to provide commercial vibrancy
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to pause the current fee structure for the outdoor dining program to reflect the following amounts in the calendar year 2024: Seasonal Outdoor Seating in the amount of $2,360 Annual Outdoor Seating in the amount of $4,165 Commented [WD1]: Provide comment on the initial purpose of this program was to provide commercial vibrancy Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation
On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
No action on the revised article
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 No action on the revised article
Yes: Greene, Sandman, WarrenNo: Aschkenasy, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 No action on the revised article Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Against: John VanScoyoc Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 15 as revised
On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on Article 15 as revised.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on Article 15 as revised. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc Miriam Aschkenasy, Paul Warren Abstained: Michael Sandman.”
No Action on Article 16
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 16.
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Aschkenasy
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 16. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Against: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Bernard Greene yes, John VanScoyoc yes, Michael Sandman yes, Paul Warren yes, Miriam Aschkenasy no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren Against: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 18
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 18.
Yes: Greene, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Aschkenasy, Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 18. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren Against: Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman,.”
No Action on Article 2
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 2.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 2. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the boards and commissions procedure document as presented
On motion it was, Voted to approve the boards and commissions procedure document as presented.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocPaul Warren is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the boards and commissions procedure document as presented. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman Absent: Paul Warren.”
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