BKCB6 November Meeting

Our (BKCB6) October agenda was “unique”, while November’s was more traditional in that we heard from the usual suspects.

The usual suspects being committees that have a responsibility to report to agencies such as the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) and the State Liquor Authority(SLA). Those committees are Landmarks/ Land Use & Permits & Licenses. The meeting still had the unique quality of being chaired by our Vice-Chair, Eric McClure, who most ably filled in for our Chair Peter Fleming who had long-standing plans that prevented him from attending. During Eric’s quick report he reminded everyone to complete the MTA’s Brooklyn Bus Survey.

Speaking of board officer excellence, all 5 of our officers were re-elected to a second one year term last night. Congratulations to Chair Peter Fleming, Vice Chair Eric McClure, 2nd Vice-Chair Jerry Armer, Secretary Karen Broughton, and Treasurer Tom Miskel.

Another semi-unique aspect was that we moved the community session to the start of the agenda as we promised to do. We heard from community members regarding the 6th Avenue/ Northern slope construction problems, the importance of accessibility in transportation, and Census 2020 from our very own Jason Reischel.

Now, getting back the traditional agenda, our Landmarks Committee, chaired by David Briggs, had two motions from one application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 633 2nd Street located in the Park Slope Historic District. We voted to conditionally, approve both motions.

The next committee presentation was from Permits and Licenses, chaired by Rachel Freeman, with requests for five new on-premises liquor licenses from across our district, which were all unanimously approved.

One of the approved applications was advanced by a Michelin Star Chef, Daniel Eddy, who plans to open a Bakery/Restaurant / Bar at 367 7th Avenue, where Hugo and Sons used to be. Also in Park Slope, on the border of Gowanus, at 548 4th Avenue, a Southern Italian restaurant that plans to open in January. The other three applications were in the western part of our district. One was for a small pizzeria in Carroll Gardens at 387 Court Street and the other 2 in Red Hook- a Thai restaurant at 380 Van Brunt Street and at 34 Van Dyke, in the old Rocky Sullivan’s location, there will be an event/catering hall.

When the voting agenda was concluded, we heard from Representatives from elected official offices. Nicole Hunt spoke for Councilman Levin and reminded folks that “Code Blue," was in effect. Oscar Jonas represented Senator Montgomery and highlighted that her Kinship legislation had been signed into law while Jonathan Timm represented Senator Myrie and discussed discussed the work Senator Myrie is doing to ban certain police practices.

Last, but not least, Dan Wiley spoke for Congresswoman Velasquez confirmed that he would be at our Transportation / Public Safety Committee meeting next week to discuss federal helicopter legislation.

During new business Glenn Kelly let folks know that former BKCB6 Vice-chair Lou Sones says hello, Kathy Park Price announced Citizen Squirrel is holding an event on January 14th and our chair for the evening, let folks know he’s a METS fan and that Jacob deGrom had just been named NL Cy Young winner for the second consecutive year. On that positive note The meeting was adjourned at 7:40.