BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
JOHN JAY EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS
237 7th AVENUE
OCTOBER 11, 2017
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT:
J. ARMER P. BASILE P. BELLENBAUM
P. BLAKE L. BRANCH D. BRIGGS
F. BROWN E. CAUSIL-RODRIGUEZ G. FABBRI
P. FLEMING K. GURL V. HAGMAN
V. HERAMIA F. JEAN A. KRASNOW
D. KUMMER R. LEVINE P. LI
H. LINK S. LONIAL R. LUFTGLASS
E. MCCLURE T. MISKEL C. PIGOTT
L. PINN M. RACIOPPO R. RIGOLLI
E. SANTOGADE M. SILVERMAN J. SKALLER
J. SMITH S. TURET D. WILLIAMS
EXCUSED
R. BASHNER K. BROUGHTON J. BROWN
A. RAMDHARI
ABSENT:
D. BUSCARELLO M. CARTER E. FELDER
J. HEYER J. KRAUSE-VILMAR D. SCOTTO
M. SHAMES N. ZEPHYRIN
GUESTS:
J. LOWELL, BOROUGH PRESIDENT ADAMS’ REPRESENTATIVE
A. GARCIA, COUNCIL MEMBER MENCHACA’S REPRESENTATIVE
M. FLYNN, COUNCIL MEMBER LANDER’S REPRESENTATIVE
R. GROSS, ASSEMBLY MEMBER SIMON’S REPRESETNATIVE
O. JONAS, STATE SENATOR MONTGOMERY’S REPRESENTATIVE
D. WILEY, CONGRESSWOMAN VELÁZQUEZ’S REPRENTATIVE
A. GOMEZ, COMPTROLLER STRINGER’S REPRESENTATIVE
Complete list of meeting attendees on file at District Office.
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Chairperson Sayar Lonial called the meeting to order at 6:43 P.M.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Board Member Peter Fleming made a motion to accept the minutes of the September general meeting, seconded by Board Member Roger Rigolli.
VOTE: 35 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 6:45 P.M.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT…………………………………………......SAYAR LONIAL, BOARD CHAIR
Chairperson Lonial limited his remarks to the following statement regarding the resignation of District Manager Craig Hammerman:
After twenty-five plus years of service, Craig Hammerman has submit his letter of resignation, and on behalf of the Board I have accepted that resignation. Craig sent out a letter on Friday which stated that his last day of work would be October 20th, but after careful consideration, all parties involved agreed that, in fact, his last day of work for our Board would be today. I want to thank Craig for his years of service.
After what can only be described as a difficult time for everyone involved, we thought the decision to make a clean break was the best decision. I want to thank the members of the Finance Personnel and Law Committee for devoting so much of their time dating back to May of this year, throughout the summer, and into the fall. Daniel, Deb, Dolly, Mark and of course our committee Chair Jerry Armer; your dedication to the goodwill, good standing, and good future of this Board can never and should never be called into question.
The institutional knowledge that Craig brought with his years of experience will be missed, but times change, and with those changes we ourselves must look to change; not as something to fear, but instead as an opportunity. I must once again thank Liza, Sarah, and Ty for their ability to keep our office running smoothly throughout the summer and ask that they continue to do the amazing job they have done, allowing us the time during this transition to post, interview, and find the right person to be the next District Manager of Community Board 6.
With regards to next steps, we need to speak to our counterparts at the City, post the job, and start the interview process. The interviews will be handled by the FPL committee, with approval of any candidate coming back to this body for a vote for approval.
Later this evening we will be going into executive session, as is required when personnel matters are discussed. I want to thank the members of the Board for their patience and I look forward to turning the page, and turning our whole focus back to the work of our neighborhoods and community.
DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT………………......TY BEATTY, ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER
Assistant District Manager Ty Beatty offered a brief report, assuring board members that their meeting packet included the corrected capital and expense budget list, asking board members to be on the lookout for information regarding another tour of the Sims Recycling Facility, and inviting anyone interested to attend the 78th Precinct’s role out meeting for their new community policing program.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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ELECTION COMMITTEE………………………PETER FLEMING, ELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIR
Election Committee Chair Peter Fleming offered the parameters of the upcoming board officers election process.
Mr. Fleming noted that all of the current officers were nominated and that all are eligible to run for another one- year term. Mr. Fleming also reported that Board Member Elena Santogade has been nominated for the position of 2nd Vice Chair.
Mr. Fleming outlined the remaining process for nomination and election. He stated that the floor will be opened for nominations at the November general board meeting. The full slate of candidates will be named by the end of the Election Committee report at the November general board meeting. An election, if necessary, will be held at the December general board meeting.
Mr. Fleming closed the election committee report by offering a reminder that all board officer positions are one- year terms with a maximum of four consecutive terms served in any one office.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE………….……RICK LUFTGLASS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
……....……………………………………….SAYAR LONIAL, BOARD CHAIR
Economic Development Committee chair Rick Luftglass reported that the executive committee reviewed and made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Budget Priorities.
Motion: To adopt the Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Budget Priorities as presented.
VOTE: 35 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:18 P.M.
Economic Development Committee chair Rick Luftglass reported that the executive committee reviewed and made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2019 Expense Budget Priorities.
Motion: To adopt the Fiscal Year 2019 Expense Budget Priorities as presented
VOTE: 35 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:21 P.M.
Board Chair Sayar Lonial reported that the executive committee reviewed and made a motion to support the implementation of the B71 Plus bus line connecting Brooklyn CB6 to Lower Manhattan.
Motion: To support the proposed B71 Plus bus line.
VOTE: 35 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:24 P.M.
At this point in the meeting, Board Chair Sayar Lonial sought and received a motion to enter executive sessions, which the board did for roughly forty-five minutes.
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LANDMARKS/LAND USE COMMITTEE………….………ROBERT LEVINE, LANDMARKS CHAIR
………………………..PETER FLEMING, LAND USE CHAIR
Landmarks Committee chair Robert Levine reported that the committee reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application at 195A 6th Avenue, Park Slope Historic District.
Motion: Motion to conditionally approve a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for a rear yard extension at 195A 6th Avenue (between Berkeley Place/Union Street), Park Slope Historic District.
VOTE: 33 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 8:21 P.M.
Landmarks Committee chair Robert Levine reported that the committee reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 361 Henry Street, Cobble Hill Historic District.
Motion: Motion to conditionally approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to an entry-way knee wall and rear facade, and blue stone replacement at 361 Henry Street (between Amity/Congress Streets), Cobble Hill Historic District.
VOTE: 29 YEAS, 2 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 8:32 P.M.
PARKS/RECREATION/CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE……….GLENN KELLY, PARKS CHAIR
Parks Committee chair Glenn Kelly reported that the committee reviewed green infrastructure improvements proposed by DEP and the Parks Department for Park Slope Playground, Carroll Park and Boerum Park.
Motion: Motion to approve green infrastructure improvements proposed by DEP and the Parks Department for Park Slope Playground, Carroll Park and Boerum Park.
VOTE: 31 YEAS, 1 NAYS, 1 ABSTENTION
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 8:47 P.M.
PERMITS & LICENSES COMMITTEE………….……………………………...MIKE RACIOPPO, CHAIR
Permits & Licenses chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Just Delicious LLC at 257 Columbia Street.
Motion: Motion to approve a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Just Delicious LLC at 257 Columbia Street (between President/Carroll Streets).
VOTE: 29 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 8:52 P.M.
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Permits & Licenses chair Mike Racioppo reported that the committee reviewed a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Park Slope Ale House at 356 6th Avenue.
Motion: Motion to approve a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Park Slope Ale House at 356 6th Avenue (between 4th/5th Streets).
VOTE: 29 YEAS, 2 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 8:55 P.M.
Chairperson Sayar Lonial recognized representatives of elected officials who were in attendance.
Jeff Lowell, representing Borough President Eric Adams, offered various updates from the Borough President’s office.
Megan Flynn, representing Council Member Brad Lander, announced that a rally would be held on Friday, October 13th in support of the proposed B71 Plus bus route.
Dan Wiley, representing Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, offered brief updates on the Congresswoman’s current legislative agenda.
Oscar Jonas, representing State Senator Montgomery, provided attendees with a copy of the New York State Constitution and offered an update on the proposed Constitutional Convention and offered a brief update on the Senator’s work toward creating a Harbor Middle School in Red Hook.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
Chimene Gonzalez, a construction worker in Red Hook, spoke out about the need for local workers to be hired on local projects.
Motion: by Board Member Roger Rigolli; seconded by Board Member Jerry Armer. To adjourn the meeting.
VOTE: 31 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 9:10 P.M.
Minutes submitted into the District Office by Assistant District Manager Ty Beatty on November 1, 2017.
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