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June 5, 2018
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Kokoros, Thomas Bowes, Timothy Carey, Shannon Hume, Stephen O'Brien, Sean Powers, David Ringius, Thomas Whalen
Absent: Charles Ryan
During the meeting:
- David Ringius arrived after the meeting began (arrived @8:11).
Every vote, in order
019 18 Penny Shaw: Pedestrian safety problems in South Braintree Square and age-friendly action plan Ms. Penny Shaw...
Forward this safety issue request to the Committee on Public Safety
Motion by Councilor Powers to forward this safety issue request to the Committee on Public Safety Motion: by Councilor Powers
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Powers to forward this safety issue request to the Committee on Public Safety Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2 – Ringius, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
17 067 REZONE: Thayer Sports Center LLC
Open Public Hearing for Order 17 067
Motion by Councilor Powers to Open Public Hearing for Order 17 067 Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Powers to Open Public Hearing for Order 17 067 Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 17 067
Motion by Councilor Powers to Close the Public Hearing for Order 17 067 Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Powers to Close the Public Hearing for Order 17 067 Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
Approve Order 17 067: 17 067 REZONE: Thayer Sports Center LLC
Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Order 17 067
Yes: Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, Powers, Ringius, WhalenNo: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Order 17 067 Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (7), Against (1 – O'Brien), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
18 031 Mayor: Conservation Commission Land Purchase - Middle Street
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 031
Motion by Councilor Powers to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 031 Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Powers to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 031 Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 031
Motion by Councilor Powers to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 031 Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Powers to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 031 Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
Approve Order 18 031: 18 031 Mayor: Conservation Commission Land Purchase - Middle Street
Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Order 18 031
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Order 18 031 Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
18 032 Town Clerk: Permanent Relocation of District 3B Polling Location
Approve Order 18 032: 18 032 Town Clerk: Permanent Relocation of District 3B Polling Location
Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Order 18 032
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Order 18 032 Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
18 033 Mayor: Tri Town Plant Bond Authorization
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 033
Motion by Councilor Powers to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 033 Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Powers to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 033 Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 033
Motion by Councilor Powers to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 033 Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Powers to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 033 Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
Approve Order 18 033: 18 033 Mayor: Tri Town Plant Bond Authorization
Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Order 18 033
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Order 18 033 Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
18 034 Mayor: Appointment Planning Board – Philip Baker
Approve Order 18 034: 18 034 Mayor: Appointment Planning Board – Philip Baker
Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Order 18 034
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Order 18 034 Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
18 035 Mayor: FY18 Supplemental Appropriations #5
18 035 Mayor: FY18 Supplemental Appropriations #5
• 18 035 Mayor: FY18 Supplemental Appropriations #5 or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“• 18 035 Mayor: FY18 Supplemental Appropriations #5 or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
022 18 Member O'Brien: Fiscal Year Budget Analysis and Review
022 18 Councilor O'Brien: Fiscal Year Budget Analysis and Review
• 022 18 Councilor O'Brien: Fiscal Year Budget Analysis and Review or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“• 022 18 Councilor O'Brien: Fiscal Year Budget Analysis and Review or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:43p.
The minutes say "It was unanimously voted to adjourn"; shown as a yes vote by the councilors who voted on the last roll call of the meeting.
From the minutes
“It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:43p..”
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