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July 9, 2018
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Ryan, Charles Kokoros, Thomas Bowes, Timothy Carey, Shannon Hume, Sean Powers, David Ringius
Absent: Thomas Whalen, Stephen O'Brien
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: June 5, 2018
Approve Minutes of June 5, 2018
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Minutes of June 5, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Minutes of June 5, 2018 Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Bowes)
18 029 Mayor: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinances and the General Ordinances to Create a Planning Board Associate...
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 029
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 029 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
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“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 029 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 029
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 029 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
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“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 029 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Town Council vote to amend the Town's Zoning Ordinances, Article V – Special Permits, Section 135-501, to read as follows, by adding the words shown in bold: "§135-501. Special permit...
MOTION: That the Town Council vote to amend the Town's Zoning Ordinances, Article V – Special Permits, Section 135-501, to read as follows, by adding the words shown in bold: "§135-501. Special permit granting authority (SPGA) The special permit granting authority (SPGA) shall be the Braintree Planning Board. The Planning Board shall consist of five members and one associate member, appointed by the Mayor, as provided by Section 2.770.010 of the General Ordinances. The Planning Board Chair shall designate the associate member to sit on the Planning Board for the purpose of acting on a special permit application or site plan review, in the case of absence, inability to act, or conflict of interest on the part of a member of the Planning Board, or in the event of a vacancy on the Planning Board." Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
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“MOTION: That the Town Council vote to amend the Town's Zoning Ordinances, Article V – Special Permits, Section 135-501, to read as follows, by adding the words shown in bold: "§135-501. Special permit granting authority (SPGA) The special permit granting authority (SPGA) shall be the Braintree Planning Board. The Planning Board shall consist of five members and one associate member, appointed by the Mayor, as provided by Section 2.770.010 of the General Ordinances. The Planning Board Chair shall designate the associate member to sit on the Planning Board for the purpose of acting on a special permit application or site plan review, in the case of absence, inability to act, or conflict of interest on the part of a member of the Planning Board, or in the event of a vacancy on the Planning Board." Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the Town Council vote to amend the Town's General Ordinances, Chapter 2.770 "Planning Board", Section 2.770.010, to read as follows, by adding the words shown in bold: "2.770.010....
MOTION: That the Town Council vote to amend the Town's General Ordinances, Chapter 2.770 "Planning Board", Section 2.770.010, to read as follows, by adding the words shown in bold: "2.770.010. Establishment There shall be a Planning Board of the Town which shall consist of five members and one associate member appointed by the Mayor, pursuant to MGL c. 41, §81A and c. 40A, §9, who shall serve without pay. The Mayor shall designate one of the Board members to serve as Chair, and the members shall choose one of the members as Vice Chair, Clerk, and/or Secretary. The associate member shall be eligible to participate solely on matters in which the Planning Board is acting as the special permit granting authority under the Town's Zoning Ordinances." Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Town Council vote to amend the Town's General Ordinances, Chapter 2.770 "Planning Board", Section 2.770.010, to read as follows, by adding the words shown in bold: "2.770.010. Establishment There shall be a Planning Board of the Town which shall consist of five members and one associate member appointed by the Mayor, pursuant to MGL c. 41, §81A and c. 40A, §9, who shall serve without pay. The Mayor shall designate one of the Board members to serve as Chair, and the members shall choose one of the members as Vice Chair, Clerk, and/or Secretary. The associate member shall be eligible to participate solely on matters in which the Planning Board is acting as the special permit granting authority under the Town's Zoning Ordinances." Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 036 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Daugherty Gym Restoration
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 036
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 036 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
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“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 036 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 036
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 036 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
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“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 036 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Vote on 18 036 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Daugherty Gym Restoration
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 037 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Morrison School Outdoor Classroom
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 037
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 037 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
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“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 037 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 037
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 037 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 037 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Vote on 18 037 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Morrison School Outdoor Classroom
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 038 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Flaherty School Gaga Pit
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 038
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 038 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 038 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 038
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 038 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 038 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Vote on 18 038 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Flaherty School Gaga Pit
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 039 Mayor: Bond Authorization - South Middle School Feasibility Study
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 039
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 039 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 039 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 039
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 039 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 039 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Vote on 18 039 Mayor: Bond Authorization - South Middle School Feasibility Study
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 040 Mayor: Appointment – Braintree Cultural Council, Leigh Champagne
Approve the appointment of Leigh Champagne to the Braintree Cultural Council, in accordance with sections 3-3 of the Town Charter
Motion read by Councilor Kokoros: To approve the appointment of Leigh Champagne to the Braintree Cultural Council, in accordance with sections 3-3 of the Town Charter. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion read by Councilor Kokoros: To approve the appointment of Leigh Champagne to the Braintree Cultural Council, in accordance with sections 3-3 of the Town Charter. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
New Business
Vote on New Business
Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Kokoros Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Kokoros)
18 041 Rezone: Adams Street Enterprises, LLC
18 041 Rezone: Adams Street Enterprises, LLC
• 18 041 Rezone: Adams Street Enterprises, LLC or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
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“• 18 041 Rezone: Adams Street Enterprises, LLC or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 042 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
18 042 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
• 18 042 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“• 18 042 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 043 Mayor: Appointment – Associate Member to Planning Board
18 043 Mayor: Appointment – Associate Member to Planning Board
• 18 043 Mayor: Appointment – Associate Member to Planning Board or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“• 18 043 Mayor: Appointment – Associate Member to Planning Board or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 045 Town Clerk: Call of the State Primary Election, September 4, 2018
Call of the State Primary Election, September 4, 2018 IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE IS HEREBY REQUIRED TO NOTIFY AND WARN THE INHABITANTS OF SAID TOWN WHO...
Read the following Motion: Call of the State Primary Election, September 4, 2018 IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE IS HEREBY REQUIRED TO NOTIFY AND WARN THE INHABITANTS OF SAID TOWN WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 FROM 7:00 AM TO 8:00PM, TO VOTE AT THE POLLING PLACES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE PRECINCTS FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: To cast their votes in the State Primary for the candidates of political parties for the following offices: Senator in Congress for the Commonwealth, Governor for the Commonwealth; Lt. Governor for the Commonwealth; Attorney General for the Commonwealth; Secretary of State for the Commonwealth; Treasurer and Receiver General for the Commonwealth; Auditor for the Commonwealth; Representative in Congress for the Eighth District; Councillor for the Second & Fourth District; Senator in the General Court for the Norfolk & Plymouth District and the Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District; Representative in the General Court for the Fifth Norfolk District; District Attorney for the Norfolk District; Clerk of Courts for Norfolk County; Register of Deeds for Norfolk County; County Commissioner for Norfolk County and County Treasurer for Norfolk County. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“read the following Motion: Call of the State Primary Election, September 4, 2018 IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE IS HEREBY REQUIRED TO NOTIFY AND WARN THE INHABITANTS OF SAID TOWN WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 FROM 7:00 AM TO 8:00PM, TO VOTE AT THE POLLING PLACES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE PRECINCTS FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: To cast their votes in the State Primary for the candidates of political parties for the following offices: Senator in Congress for the Commonwealth, Governor for the Commonwealth; Lt. Governor for the Commonwealth; Attorney General for the Commonwealth; Secretary of State for the Commonwealth; Treasurer and Receiver General for the Commonwealth; Auditor for the Commonwealth; Representative in Congress for the Eighth District; Councillor for the Second & Fourth District; Senator in the General Court for the Norfolk & Plymouth District and the Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District; Representative in the General Court for the Fifth Norfolk District; District Attorney for the Norfolk District; Clerk of Courts for Norfolk County; Register of Deeds for Norfolk County; County Commissioner for Norfolk County and County Treasurer for Norfolk County. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 044 Comcast Petition: 150 Grossman Drive
18 044 Comcast Petition: 150 Grossman Drive
• 18 044 Comcast Petition: 150 Grossman Drive or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“• 18 044 Comcast Petition: 150 Grossman Drive or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2- O'Brien, Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:39p.
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 8:39p..”
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