BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD SIX
VIRTUAL FULL BOARD MEETING
HOSTED ON ZOOM.COM
November 10, 2021
ATTENDANCE
PRESENT:
J. ARMER P. BASILE P. BLAKE L. BRANCH D. BRIGGS K. BROUGHTON J. BROWN E. CAUSIL-RODRIGUEZ E. FARLEY R. FERGUSON P. FLEMING R. FREEMAN T. GRAHAM K. GURL G. KELLY R. KOBERT A. KRASNOW V. KRISHNAMOORTHY R. LEVINE H. LINK R. LUFTGLASS E. MCCLURE T. MISKEL A. RAMDHARI T. REID BROWN J. REISCHEL A. SCHIERENBECK D. SCOTTO M. SHAMES K. SMALLS J. SMITH M. TORRENCE S. TURET
D. WILLIAMS N. ZEPHYRIN
EXCUSED:
N. AMOTT M. BALDERSTON F. BROWN
N. CAMPBELL J. HEYER F. JEAN
D. KUMMER S. LASKER C. PIGOTT J. THOMPSON S. TRILLING N. ZEPHYRIN
GUESTS:
HON. ROBERT CARROLL, ASSEMBLY MEMBER
HON. JO ANNE SIMON, ASSEMBLY MEMBER
HON. BRAD LANDER, COUNCIL MEMBER
D. WILEY, CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE’S REPRESENTATIVE
Complete list of meeting attendees on file at District Office. Chairperson Peter Fleming called the meeting to order at 6:40 P.M.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT…………………………………………...PETER FLEMING, BOARD CHAIR
Board Chair Peter Fleming opened the meeting with brief remarks, informing attendees and board members of the effects of the covid-19 booster shot he received, thanked Board Member Ariel Krasnow and District Manager Mike Racioppo for attending a press conference with Council Members Lander and Levin regarding the Gowanus Rezoning, and briefly outlined the committee formation that will be taking place over the next few months to monitor the Rezoning.
The Chair then recognized District Manager Mike Racioppo, who outlined the Board’s officer election process in lieu of Election Chair Jason Reischel, who was unable to attend the zoom. Mr. Racioppo stated that the only nominations received were for the existing slate of officers. The Board Chair then opened the floor for nominations and none were received. As such, the existing slate of officers remains in place.
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DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT……………………MICHAEL RACIOPPO, DISTRICT MANAGER
After announcing the officer election process, District Manager Mike Racioppo gave his time to Assistant District Manager Ty Beatty, who offered background and context for the work done regarding the Board’s Fiscal year 2023 Capital and Expense Budget Recommendations to the city.
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EWCDH COMMITTEE………….………….................................................ARIEL KRASNOW, CO-CHAIR
………………………….................MARK SHAMES, CO-CHAIR
……………..RICK LUFTGLASS, CO-CHAIR
…………SAMARA TRILLING, CO-CHAIR
Economic, Waterfront, Community Development and Housing committee co-Chair Rick Luftglass reported on the annual process of forming an ad hoc committee to produce the Board’s Fiscal year 2023 Capital and Expense Budget Recommendations to the City.
Motion: To Approve the Board’s Fiscal year 2023 Capital and Expense Budget Recommendations to the City.
VOTE: 36 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:15 P.M.
LANDMARKS/LAND USE COMMITTEE………….…………...DAVID BRIGGS, LANDMARKS CHAIR
…………………..ALEC SCHIERENBECK, LAND USE CHAIR
Landmarks Committee Chair David Briggs reported that the committee reviewed an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new rooftop addition at 26 Tompkins Place in the Cobble Hill Historic District.
Motion: To disapprove a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new rooftop addition at 26 Tompkins Place in the Cobble Hill Historic District.
VOTE: 27 YEAS, 8 NAYS, 1 ABSTENTION
MOTION FAILS
TIME: 7:20 P.M.
The Motion having failed, a motion was taken from the floor to approve the application as presented.
Motion: To approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new rooftop addition at 26 Tompkins Place in the Cobble Hill Historic District.
VOTE: 27 YEAS, 8 NAYS, 1 ABSTENTION
MOTION PASSED
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
PERMITS & LICENSES COMMITTEE……………………………………RACHEL FREEMAN, CHAIR
Permits & Licenses Committee chair Rachel Freeman reported that the committee reviewed a new on-premises liquor license for 390 5th Avenue.
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Motion: To approve a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of 390 Social Corp at 390 5 Avenue. th
VOTE: 37 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:35 P.M.
Permits & Licenses Committee chair Rachel Freeman reported that the committee reviewed a new on-premises liquor license for 552 Court Street.
Motion: To approve a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of ALAS Group LLC at 552 Court Street.
VOTE: 37 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:40 P.M.
TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE……………………...ERIC McCLURE, CHAIR
Transportation Committee chair Eric McClure reported that the committee reviewed a proposed street change at Columbia Street (Huntington Street – Luquer Street) and Hicks Street (Hamilton Avenue – Nelson Street).
Motion: To approve the proposed street changes at Columbia Street and Hicks Street.
VOTE: 37 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:45 P.M.
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Motion: by Board Member Jerry Armer; seconded by Board Member Pauline Blake. To adjourn the meeting.
VOTE: 37 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
TIME: 7:50 P.M.
Minutes submitted into the District Office by Assistant District Manager Ty Beatty on December 1, 2021.
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