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November 20, 2018
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Ryan, Charles Kokoros, Timothy Carey, Thomas Bowes, Shannon Hume, Stephen O'Brien, Sean Powers, David Ringius, Thomas Whalen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of November 7, 2018
Approve Minutes of November 7, 2018
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Minutes of November 7, 2018
Yes: Bowes, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ringius, Ryan, WhalenAbstained: Carey, Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Minutes of November 7, 2018 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7 – Ryan, Bowes, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (2 - Carey, Kokoros).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 057 Mayor: FY19 Supplemental Appropriation #1
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 057
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 057 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 057 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 057
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 057 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 18 057 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $ 1,350,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash for the purpose of replacing the revenue source of sale of town owned land that did not take place in time to be used...
MOTION: That the sum of $ 1,350,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash for the purpose of replacing the revenue source of sale of town owned land that did not take place in time to be used for FY 2019 budget. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $ 1,350,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash for the purpose of replacing the revenue source of sale of town owned land that did not take place in time to be used for FY 2019 budget. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $ 195,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the golf enterprise fund for the purpose covering the prior years operational deficit
MOTION: That the sum of $ 195,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the golf enterprise fund for the purpose covering the prior years operational deficit. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $ 195,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the golf enterprise fund for the purpose covering the prior years operational deficit. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $350,000 be transferred from the Town's Building Capital Stabilization fund to the Department of Public Works / Facilities and Equipment maintenance Program 02/ Building Repairs...
MOTION: That the sum of $350,000 be transferred from the Town's Building Capital Stabilization fund to the Department of Public Works / Facilities and Equipment maintenance Program 02/ Building Repairs account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $350,000 be transferred from the Town's Building Capital Stabilization fund to the Department of Public Works / Facilities and Equipment maintenance Program 02/ Building Repairs account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $21,983 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the Mayors Department /Administration program 01/ Administrative salary line
MOTION: That the sum of $21,983 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the Mayors Department /Administration program 01/ Administrative salary line. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $21,983 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the Mayors Department /Administration program 01/ Administrative salary line. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $3,600 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the Assessors Department 07/ revaluation account
MOTION: That the sum of $3,600 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the Assessors Department 07/ revaluation account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $3,600 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the Assessors Department 07/ revaluation account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $85,838 in additional Chapter 70 funds be transferred $77,850 to the School Department/ short term substitutes salary line and $7,988 to the Human Resources Department / employees...
MOTION: That the sum of $85,838 in additional Chapter 70 funds be transferred $77,850 to the School Department/ short term substitutes salary line and $7,988 to the Human Resources Department / employees Benefit program \ Group life and Medical account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $85,838 in additional Chapter 70 funds be transferred $77,850 to the School Department/ short term substitutes salary line and $7,988 to the Human Resources Department / employees Benefit program \ Group life and Medical account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $65,713 be transferred from the Town's Building Capital Stabilization fund to the following accounts $16,800 to the Finance Department / Principal on debt program 50 / principal on...
MOTION: That the sum of $65,713 be transferred from the Town's Building Capital Stabilization fund to the following accounts $16,800 to the Finance Department / Principal on debt program 50 / principal on debt account, $ 40,147 to the finance department / Interest on debt program 51/ interest on debt account, $602 Sewer Fund/ Interest on debt program 51/ interest on debt account, $ 8,000 Golf Fund / principal on debt program 50/ principal on debt account and $ 164 Golf Fund / interest on debt program 51/ interest on debt account Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $65,713 be transferred from the Town's Building Capital Stabilization fund to the following accounts $16,800 to the Finance Department / Principal on debt program 50 / principal on debt account, $ 40,147 to the finance department / Interest on debt program 51/ interest on debt account, $602 Sewer Fund/ Interest on debt program 51/ interest on debt account, $ 8,000 Golf Fund / principal on debt program 50/ principal on debt account and $ 164 Golf Fund / interest on debt program 51/ interest on debt account Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $111,345 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash $59,671 to the Human Resources Department/ Administration Program 01 / Vacation buy back account and $51,674 to the Human...
MOTION: That the sum of $111,345 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash $59,671 to the Human Resources Department/ Administration Program 01 / Vacation buy back account and $51,674 to the Human Resources Department/ Administration Program 01 / Retirement Sick Leave account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $111,345 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash $59,671 to the Human Resources Department/ Administration Program 01 / Vacation buy back account and $51,674 to the Human Resources Department/ Administration Program 01 / Retirement Sick Leave account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $39,082 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash $2,791 to the Human Resources Department/ Administration Program 01 / Vacation buy back account and $36,291 to the Human...
MOTION: That the sum of $39,082 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash $2,791 to the Human Resources Department/ Administration Program 01 / Vacation buy back account and $36,291 to the Human Resources Department/ Administration Program 01 / Retirement Sick Leave account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $39,082 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash $2,791 to the Human Resources Department/ Administration Program 01 / Vacation buy back account and $36,291 to the Human Resources Department/ Administration Program 01 / Retirement Sick Leave account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $50,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash be transferred to the Department of Public Works / Environmental Affairs & Waste Collection Program 12/ Recycling processing...
MOTION: That the sum of $50,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash be transferred to the Department of Public Works / Environmental Affairs & Waste Collection Program 12/ Recycling processing account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $50,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash be transferred to the Department of Public Works / Environmental Affairs & Waste Collection Program 12/ Recycling processing account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $19,386 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash $10,560 to the Municipal licenses and inspections /inspections code enforcement program 05 / ADA coordinator account and...
MOTION: That the sum of $19,386 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash $10,560 to the Municipal licenses and inspections /inspections code enforcement program 05 / ADA coordinator account and $8,826 to the Human Resources Department / Employees Benefit program \ Group life and Medical account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $19,386 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash $10,560 to the Municipal licenses and inspections /inspections code enforcement program 05 / ADA coordinator account and $8,826 to the Human Resources Department / Employees Benefit program \ Group life and Medical account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 059 Mayor: Appointment - Historical Commission, Rayna Rubin
Approve Order 18 059: 18 059 Mayor: Appointment - Historical Commission, Rayna Rubin
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 18 059
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 18 059 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 061 Mayor: Re-Appointment Braintree Cultural Council – Heidi Hurley
Refer 18 060 and 18 061 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to refer 18 060 and 18 061 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to refer 18 060 and 18 061 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:50p.
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 8:50p..”
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