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August 14, 2018
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Ryan, Thomas Bowes, Timothy Carey, Shannon Hume, Sean Powers, David Ringius, Thomas Whalen
Absent: Charles Kokoros, Stephen O'Brien
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: June 19, 2018
Approve Minutes of June 19, 2018
Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Minutes of June 19, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Minutes of June 19, 2018 Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2-Kokoros, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
Approval of Minutes: July 9, 2018
Approve Minutes of July 9, 2018
Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Minutes of July 9, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Powers to Approve Minutes of July 9, 2018 Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2-Kokoros, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
18 042 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
That the Town of Braintree accepts the following gift upon the conditions attached and herein set forth: DONOR GIFT PURPOSE Stephen E. Goldman Family Trust $500.00 Recreation & Community Events
Motion read by Councilor Powers: That the Town of Braintree accepts the following gift upon the conditions attached and herein set forth: DONOR GIFT PURPOSE Stephen E. Goldman Family Trust $500.00 Recreation & Community Events Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“Motion read by Councilor Powers: That the Town of Braintree accepts the following gift upon the conditions attached and herein set forth: DONOR GIFT PURPOSE Stephen E. Goldman Family Trust $500.00 Recreation & Community Events Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2-Kokoros, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
18 043 Mayor: Appointment – Associate Member to Planning Board
Approve the Appointment of Hector Erinna as Associate Member to the Planning Board in accordance with section 3-3 of the Town Charter
Motion read by Councilor Powers: To Approve the Appointment of Hector Erinna as Associate Member to the Planning Board in accordance with section 3-3 of the Town Charter. Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“Motion read by Councilor Powers: To Approve the Appointment of Hector Erinna as Associate Member to the Planning Board in accordance with section 3-3 of the Town Charter. Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2-Kokoros, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
18 044 Comcast Petition: 150 Grossman Drive
Vote on 18 044 Comcast Petition: 150 Grossman Drive
Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2-Kokoros, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
18 052 Mayor: Appointment – Board of Registrars – Frederick Foley
18 052 Mayor: Appointment – Board of Registrars – Frederick Foley
• 18 052 Mayor: Appointment – Board of Registrars – Frederick Foley or take up any action relative thereto To Approve the Appointment of Frederick Foley to the Board of Registrars in accordance with sections 3-3 of the Town Charter. Motion: by Councilor Powers
Yes: Bowes, Carey, Hume, Powers, Ringius, RyanNo: Whalen
From the minutes
“• 18 052 Mayor: Appointment – Board of Registrars – Frederick Foley or take up any action relative thereto To Approve the Appointment of Frederick Foley to the Board of Registrars in accordance with sections 3-3 of the Town Charter. Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (6), Against (1-Whalen), Absent (2-Kokoros, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
18 050 S&H Realty Trust: Encroachment Easement
18 050 S&H Realty Trust: Encroachment Easement
• 18 050 S&H Realty Trust: Encroachment Easement or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“• 18 050 S&H Realty Trust: Encroachment Easement or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2-Kokoros, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
18 051 Mayor: Create Revolving Account: Friends of Braintree Military
18 051 Mayor: Create Revolving Account: Friends of Braintree Military
• 18 051 Mayor: Create Revolving Account: Friends of Braintree Military or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“• 18 051 Mayor: Create Revolving Account: Friends of Braintree Military or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2-Kokoros, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
18 053 Mayor: Appointment – Town Solicitor – Nicole Taub
18 053 Mayor: Appointment – Town Solicitor – Nicole Taub
• 18 053 Mayor: Appointment – Town Solicitor – Nicole Taub or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Powers
From the minutes
“• 18 053 Mayor: Appointment – Town Solicitor – Nicole Taub or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Powers Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (7), Against (0), Absent (2-Kokoros, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Bowes)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:47p.
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 7:47p..”
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