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May 29, 2018
33 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Ryan, Charles Kokoros, Thomas Bowes, Timothy Carey, Shannon Hume, Stephen O'Brien, Sean Powers, David Ringius, Thomas Whalen
Absent: None
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Approval of Minutes: April 24, 2018
Approve Minutes of April 24, 2018
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Minutes of April 24, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Minutes of April 24, 2018 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approval of Minutes: April 30, 2018
Approve Minutes of April 30, 2018
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Minutes of April 30, 2018
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“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Minutes of April 30, 2018 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 026 Mayor: FY2019 Operating Budget
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 026
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 026 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
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“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 026 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 026
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 026 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
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“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 026 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Town of Braintree raise and appropriate the sum of $133,883,370 to provide for all of the expenses for the maintenance and operation of the Town's several departments and programs for the...
1. That the Town of Braintree raise and appropriate the sum of $133,883,370 to provide for all of the expenses for the maintenance and operation of the Town's several departments and programs for the fiscal year 2019 and that the several sums herein set forth are hereby approved for the several purposes and are subject to the source of funding for said expenditures as outlined on the attached Exhibit A, specifically, that the sum of $86,216 be transferred from Golf Course receipts, the sum of $250,000 be transferred from the Overlay Surplus account, the sum of $9,700 be transferred from the Waterways Improvement fund, the sum of $22,000 be transferred from the Sale of Cemetery Lots, the sum of $615,121 be transferred from Water and Sewer receipts, the sum of $1,240,000 be transferred from the Town owned land account, the sum of $6,152.18 be transferred from the Municipal Building Insurance Fund, the sum of $21,736 from the Handicap parking fine account and the balance to be raised in the tax levy. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“1. That the Town of Braintree raise and appropriate the sum of $133,883,370 to provide for all of the expenses for the maintenance and operation of the Town's several departments and programs for the fiscal year 2019 and that the several sums herein set forth are hereby approved for the several purposes and are subject to the source of funding for said expenditures as outlined on the attached Exhibit A, specifically, that the sum of $86,216 be transferred from Golf Course receipts, the sum of $250,000 be transferred from the Overlay Surplus account, the sum of $9,700 be transferred from the Waterways Improvement fund, the sum of $22,000 be transferred from the Sale of Cemetery Lots, the sum of $615,121 be transferred from Water and Sewer receipts, the sum of $1,240,000 be transferred from the Town owned land account, the sum of $6,152.18 be transferred from the Municipal Building Insurance Fund, the sum of $21,736 from the Handicap parking fine account and the balance to be raised in the tax levy. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Town of Braintree appropriate the sum of $1,586,992 to provide for all of the expenses for the maintenance and operation of the Town's Golf Course and related programs for the fiscal year...
2. That the Town of Braintree appropriate the sum of $1,586,992 to provide for all of the expenses for the maintenance and operation of the Town's Golf Course and related programs for the fiscal year 2019 and that the several sums herein set forth are hereby approved for the several purposes as outlined on the attached Exhibit A, specifically, and that the sum of $1,586,992 be raised in the Golf Course receipts. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“2. That the Town of Braintree appropriate the sum of $1,586,992 to provide for all of the expenses for the maintenance and operation of the Town's Golf Course and related programs for the fiscal year 2019 and that the several sums herein set forth are hereby approved for the several purposes as outlined on the attached Exhibit A, specifically, and that the sum of $1,586,992 be raised in the Golf Course receipts. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Town of Braintree appropriate the sum of $18,479,155 to provide for all of the expenses for the maintenance and operation of the Town's Water and Sewer Division and related programs for...
3. That the Town of Braintree appropriate the sum of $18,479,155 to provide for all of the expenses for the maintenance and operation of the Town's Water and Sewer Division and related programs for the fiscal year 2019 and that the several sums herein set forth are hereby approved for the several purposes as outlined on the attached Exhibit A, specifically, that the sum of $103,694 be transferred from the Water Sewer Rehabilitation Fund and the balance of $18,479,155 be raised in the Water and Sewer receipts. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“3. That the Town of Braintree appropriate the sum of $18,479,155 to provide for all of the expenses for the maintenance and operation of the Town's Water and Sewer Division and related programs for the fiscal year 2019 and that the several sums herein set forth are hereby approved for the several purposes as outlined on the attached Exhibit A, specifically, that the sum of $103,694 be transferred from the Water Sewer Rehabilitation Fund and the balance of $18,479,155 be raised in the Water and Sewer receipts. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Town Council vote to amend Title 3 of the Town's General Ordinances, by adding "Chapter 3.13: Stormwater Enterprise Fee", as filed with the Office of the Town Clerk
4. That the Town Council vote to amend Title 3 of the Town's General Ordinances, by adding "Chapter 3.13: Stormwater Enterprise Fee", as filed with the Office of the Town Clerk. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“4. That the Town Council vote to amend Title 3 of the Town's General Ordinances, by adding "Chapter 3.13: Stormwater Enterprise Fee", as filed with the Office of the Town Clerk. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Town Council vote to amend Title 13 of the Town's General Ordinances, by adding "Chapter 13.14: Stormwater Management", as filed with the Office of the Town Clerk
5. That the Town Council vote to amend Title 13 of the Town's General Ordinances, by adding "Chapter 13.14: Stormwater Management", as filed with the Office of the Town Clerk. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“5. That the Town Council vote to amend Title 13 of the Town's General Ordinances, by adding "Chapter 13.14: Stormwater Management", as filed with the Office of the Town Clerk. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
See if the Town of Braintree will accept the provisions of Chapter 44, § 53F½ of the Massachusetts General Laws establishing a Storm Water fund as an enterprise fund effective fiscal year 2019
6. To see if the Town of Braintree will accept the provisions of Chapter 44, § 53F½ of the Massachusetts General Laws establishing a Storm Water fund as an enterprise fund effective fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“6. To see if the Town of Braintree will accept the provisions of Chapter 44, § 53F½ of the Massachusetts General Laws establishing a Storm Water fund as an enterprise fund effective fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Town of Braintree appropriate the sum of $620,525 to provide for all of the expenses for the maintenance and operation of the Town's Storm Water and related programs for the fiscal year...
7. That the Town of Braintree appropriate the sum of $620,525 to provide for all of the expenses for the maintenance and operation of the Town's Storm Water and related programs for the fiscal year 2019 and that the several sums herein set forth are hereby approved for the several purposes as outlined on the attached Exhibit A, specifically, and that the sum of $620,525 be raised in the Storm Water receipts. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“7. That the Town of Braintree appropriate the sum of $620,525 to provide for all of the expenses for the maintenance and operation of the Town's Storm Water and related programs for the fiscal year 2019 and that the several sums herein set forth are hereby approved for the several purposes as outlined on the attached Exhibit A, specifically, and that the sum of $620,525 be raised in the Storm Water receipts. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Pursuant to General Law Chapter 44, Section 31D, the Town is authorized to incur a liability in excess of the amount appropriated for snow and ice for fiscal year 2019
8. Pursuant to General Law Chapter 44, Section 31D, the Town is authorized to incur a liability in excess of the amount appropriated for snow and ice for fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“8. Pursuant to General Law Chapter 44, Section 31D, the Town is authorized to incur a liability in excess of the amount appropriated for snow and ice for fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 027 Mayor: FY2019 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 027
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 027 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 027 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 027
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 027 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 027 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $95,000 be appropriated from the...
C1. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $95,000 be appropriated from the community preservation fund to the community housing reserve for acquisition, creation, preservation, or support of community housing or the rehabilitation or restoration of community housing that is acquired or created as provided in Chapter 44b, Section 5, of the general laws. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“C1. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $95,000 be appropriated from the community preservation fund to the community housing reserve for acquisition, creation, preservation, or support of community housing or the rehabilitation or restoration of community housing that is acquired or created as provided in Chapter 44b, Section 5, of the general laws. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
C2. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $95,000 be appropriated from the community preservation fund to the open space reserve for the acquisition, creation, or preservation of open space or the rehabilitation or restoration of open space that is acquired or created as provided in Chapter 44b, Section 5, of the general laws. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“C2. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $95,000 be appropriated from the community preservation fund to the open space reserve for the acquisition, creation, or preservation of open space or the rehabilitation or restoration of open space that is acquired or created as provided in Chapter 44b, Section 5, of the general laws. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
C3. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $95,000 be appropriated from the community preservation fund to the historic resources reserve for the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration of historic resources as provided in Chapter 44b, Section 5, of the general laws. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“C3. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $95,000 be appropriated from the community preservation fund to the historic resources reserve for the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration of historic resources as provided in Chapter 44b, Section 5, of the general laws. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $450,000 be appropriated from the...
C4. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $450,000 be appropriated from the community preservation fund to the community preservation budgeted reserve as provided in Chapter 44b, Section 5, of the general laws. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“C4. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $450,000 be appropriated from the community preservation fund to the community preservation budgeted reserve as provided in Chapter 44b, Section 5, of the general laws. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $35,000 be appropriated from the...
C5. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $35,000 be appropriated from the community preservation fund to for fiscal year 2019 administrative operating fund as provided in Chapter 44b, Section 5, of the general laws said funds to be expended under the direction of community preservation committee and by the Director of Planning and Community Development. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“C5. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44b, Section 5 of the general laws and the recommendation of the community preservation committee, that the sum of $35,000 be appropriated from the community preservation fund to for fiscal year 2019 administrative operating fund as provided in Chapter 44b, Section 5, of the general laws said funds to be expended under the direction of community preservation committee and by the Director of Planning and Community Development. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 028 Mayor: FY2019 Revolving Accounts
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 028
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 028 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 028 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 028
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 028 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 028 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Department of Elder Affairs be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the...
R1. That the Department of Elder Affairs be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Department of Elder Affairs without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, to pay salaries, expenses, and contractual services required to provide services and activities for the Town's elderly residents. The Department of Elder Affairs revolving fund is to be credited with all fees and charges received during fiscal year 2019 from persons using said programs. The Department of Elder Affairs may spend up to $30,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“R1. That the Department of Elder Affairs be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Department of Elder Affairs without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, to pay salaries, expenses, and contractual services required to provide services and activities for the Town's elderly residents. The Department of Elder Affairs revolving fund is to be credited with all fees and charges received during fiscal year 2019 from persons using said programs. The Department of Elder Affairs may spend up to $30,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Board of Health be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e 1/2 that may be spent by the Board of Health...
R2. That the Board of Health be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e 1/2 that may be spent by the Board of Health without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, to pay for salaries, expenses, and contractual services associated with purchasing, promoting, and administering public health immunizations and for public health education programs. The Board of Health revolving fund is to be credited with all fees and charges collected during fiscal year 2019 for immunizations administered under the Department of Municipal Licensing and Inspections. The Board of Health may spend up to $50,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“R2. That the Board of Health be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e 1/2 that may be spent by the Board of Health without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, to pay for salaries, expenses, and contractual services associated with purchasing, promoting, and administering public health immunizations and for public health education programs. The Board of Health revolving fund is to be credited with all fees and charges collected during fiscal year 2019 for immunizations administered under the Department of Municipal Licensing and Inspections. The Board of Health may spend up to $50,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
The Library Trustees be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Library Trustees...
R3. The Library Trustees be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Library Trustees without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, for the purchase of library books, audiovisual materials and other library materials. The Library Trustees revolving fund is to be credited with all fines and fees collected during fiscal year 2019 for lost or overdue library materials. The library trustees may spend up to $45,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“R3. The Library Trustees be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Library Trustees without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, for the purchase of library books, audiovisual materials and other library materials. The Library Trustees revolving fund is to be credited with all fines and fees collected during fiscal year 2019 for lost or overdue library materials. The library trustees may spend up to $45,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Library Trustees be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Library Trustees...
R4. That the Library Trustees be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Library Trustees without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, for the costs associated with the support and promotion of special programs, including salaries related thereto. The Library Trustees revolving fund is to be credited with all revenue from the rental of meeting rooms collected during fiscal year 2019. The Library Trustees may spend up to $5,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“R4. That the Library Trustees be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Library Trustees without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, for the costs associated with the support and promotion of special programs, including salaries related thereto. The Library Trustees revolving fund is to be credited with all revenue from the rental of meeting rooms collected during fiscal year 2019. The Library Trustees may spend up to $5,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Mayor be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Mayor, in conjunction with...
R5. That the Mayor be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Mayor, in conjunction with the recycling coordinator, without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, for the purchase of home composting bins, curbside recycling bins, recycling bags and for the collection of fees and payments for recycling materials, including hazardous waste. The recycling revolving fund is to be credited with all fees collected during fiscal year 2019. The Mayor may spend up to $2,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“R5. That the Mayor be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Mayor, in conjunction with the recycling coordinator, without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, for the purchase of home composting bins, curbside recycling bins, recycling bags and for the collection of fees and payments for recycling materials, including hazardous waste. The recycling revolving fund is to be credited with all fees collected during fiscal year 2019. The Mayor may spend up to $2,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
R6. That the Mayor be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Mayor, in conjunction with the recycling coordinator without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, for the collection of fees and payments from the collection of revenue- generating materials and to use the income to promote Town recycling initiatives and events, including household hazardous waste events. The recycling revolving fund is to be credited with all fees collected during fiscal year 2019. The Mayor may spend up to $50,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“R6. That the Mayor be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Mayor, in conjunction with the recycling coordinator without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, for the collection of fees and payments from the collection of revenue- generating materials and to use the income to promote Town recycling initiatives and events, including household hazardous waste events. The recycling revolving fund is to be credited with all fees collected during fiscal year 2019. The Mayor may spend up to $50,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the School Committee be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the School Committee...
R7. That the School Committee be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the School Committee without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, to pay for salaries, expenses, and contractual services associated with the operation of full day kindergarten. The revolving fund is to be credited with all full day kindergarten fees and charges collected during fiscal year 2019. The School Committee may spend up to $825,000 in revolving fund monies in fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“R7. That the School Committee be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the School Committee without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, to pay for salaries, expenses, and contractual services associated with the operation of full day kindergarten. The revolving fund is to be credited with all full day kindergarten fees and charges collected during fiscal year 2019. The School Committee may spend up to $825,000 in revolving fund monies in fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Mayor be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Mayor, in conjunction with...
R8. That the Mayor be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Mayor, in conjunction with the golf greens superintendent without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, for the collection of fees and payments from the collection of revenue generated from clinics and payments for group and individual lessons and the sales of pro shop materials fees collected during fiscal year 2019. The Mayor may spend up to $90,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“R8. That the Mayor be authorized to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53e1/2 that may be spent by the Mayor, in conjunction with the golf greens superintendent without further appropriation during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, for the collection of fees and payments from the collection of revenue generated from clinics and payments for group and individual lessons and the sales of pro shop materials fees collected during fiscal year 2019. The Mayor may spend up to $90,000 in revolving fund monies during fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 032 Town Clerk: Permanent Relocation of District 3B Polling Location
18 032 Town Clerk: Permanent Relocation of District 3B Polling Location
• 18 032 Town Clerk: Permanent Relocation of District 3B Polling Location or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“• 18 032 Town Clerk: Permanent Relocation of District 3B Polling Location or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 033 Mayor: Tri Town Plant Bond Authorization
18 033 Mayor: Tri Town Plant Bond Authorization
• 18 033 Mayor: Tri Town Plant Bond Authorization or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“• 18 033 Mayor: Tri Town Plant Bond Authorization or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 034 Mayor: Appointment Planning Board – Philip Baker
18 034 Mayor: Appointment Planning Board – Philip Baker
• 18 034 Mayor: Appointment Planning Board – Philip Baker or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“• 18 034 Mayor: Appointment Planning Board – Philip Baker or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:43p.
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“It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:43p..”
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