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SELECT BOARD CALENDAR

05/16/2023 | REMOTE MEETING

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• Bernard W. Greene – Chair
• John VanScoyoc – Vice Chair
• Miriam Aschkenasy
• Michael Sandman
• Charles Carey – Town Administrator

1.

OPEN SESSION

5:00 PM

Question of entering in Executive Session for the reasons outlined in items 2 and 3.

2.

EXECUTIVE SESSION - LITIGATION

For the purpose of discussing litigation strategy in the matter of Mariya Vidanovic v. Town of Brookline, Norfolk Superior Court Civil Action No. 2282CV00153.

3.

EXECUTIVE SESSION - EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

For the purpose of approving the following Executive Session meeting minutes:

November 29, 2022

December 20, 2022

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES

5:30 PM

Select Board to announce recent and/or upcoming Events of Community Interest.

5.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Public Comment period for residents who requested to speak to the Board regarding Town issues not on the Calendar.

Up to fifteen minutes for public shall be scheduled each meeting. Persons wishing to speak may sign up in advance beginning on the Friday preceding the meeting or may sign up in person at the meeting. Speakers will be taken up in the order they sign up. Advance registration is available by calling the Select Board’s office at 617-730-2202 or by e-mail at [email protected] The full Policy on Public Comment is available at http://www.brooklinema.gov/376/Meeting-Policies

6.

MISCELLANEOUS

Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, vouchers, and contracts.

6.A.

Question of approving the meeting minutes from May 9, 2023.

6.B.

Question of approving the following appropriation transfer request of $5,000 from the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations to cover GARE dues:

From: 5200 5200 524010 Prof/Tech Account $5,000

To: 5200 5200 553010 Prof/Dues $5,000.00 

6.C.

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

6.D.

Question of approving the following Authorization to Hire request from the Recreation Department:

Recreation Leader - Wellness and Seniors (GN-7)

6.E.

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.

6.F.

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.

6.G

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.

6.H

Question of approving a renewal of a Mobile Food Vendor Licenses for Zack’s Ice Cream Truck.

6.I.

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.

7.

CALENDAR

Review and potential vote on Calendar Items

8.

RETIREE COLA INCREASE

Question of approving the 2% cost of living increase for retirees in FY23 as recommended by the Brookline Retirement Board.

9.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - INTERVIEWS

The following candidates for appointment/reappointment to Boards and Commissions will appear for interview:

Commission for Women

Julia Khazan

10.

SENIOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

Discussion and possible vote on the senior means tested property tax exemption.

11.

TRANSFER OF HOTEL (INN HOLDER. ALCOHOL, COMMON VICTUALLER, ENTERTAINMENT) - PUBLIC HEARING

6:30 PM

Question of approving 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.

Question of approving 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 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM. 

Question of approving 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 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM. Seating will consist of 102 seats.  

Question of approving the application of an Entertainment license, which will consist of Radio, televisions Sunday - Saturday 7:00AM  – 1:00 AM.

12.

LIQUOR - CHANGE IN MANAGER, OFFICER AND STOCK - PUBLIC HEARING

6:30 PM

Question of approving 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. 

Question of approving the application Change of Officer for Brookline Sky, Inc d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street.   

Question of approving the application Transfer of Stock Interest for Brookline Sky, Inc d/b/a Omori at 195 Washington Street

13.

FARMER WINERY LICENSE

Question of approving 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 9:00 AM – 9 PM from June 1, 2023 through November 16, 2023.

14.

COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE

Question of approving the application of a Common Victualler for UFoodU, LLC d/b/a Baby Bare Blends at 1310 Beacon Street.     Hours of operation will be Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM, and Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seating will consist of 22 inside seats. 

Question of approving the application of a new Entertainment for UFoodU, LLC d/b/a Baby Bare Blends at 1310 Beacon Street.  Hours will be Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday     8:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Entertainment will consist of recorded music.

15.

COMMON VICTUALLER  AND ENTERTAINMENT  LICENSE

Question of approving 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. 

Question of approving 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 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Entertainment will consist of recorded music and televisions.

16.

COMMON VICTUALLER AND ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE

Question of approving 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 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Seating will consist of 12 inside seats. 

Question of approving 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 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music.

17.

POSTPONED

POLICE COMMISSIONERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Discussion on the Police Commissioners' Advisory Committee roles and responsibilities.

18.

WARRANT ARTICLES

Further review and possible reconsideration/vote on the Warrant Articles for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting including but not limited to:

Article 7 - Annual (FY24) Budget Appropriations Article

Warrant Article 17 - Amend Article 8.37.2  of the Town’s General By-Laws to change “marijuana” to “cannabis” and to permit two additional Storefront Cannabis Retailers licenses for Equity Applicants (O’Neal)

STM 1 

Warrant Article 1  - Guns