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March 19, 2019
17 recorded votes, 6 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
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: February 7, 2019
Approve Minutes of February 7, 2019
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Minutes of February 7, 2019
Yes: Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, Powers, Ringius, Ryan, WhalenAbstained: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Minutes of February 7, 2019 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (1-O'Brien).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 025 Mayor: Demolition Delay Ordinance
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 025
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 025 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 025 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
TABLE Order 18 025 to April 2, 2019
Motion: by Councilor Whalen to TABLE Order 18 025 to April 2, 2019
Yes: Bowes, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Ryan, WhalenNo: Carey, Powers, Ringius
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Whalen to TABLE Order 18 025 to April 2, 2019 Second: by Councilor O'Brien Councilor Powers requested vote by ROLL CALL by Clerk of the Council: Councilor Ryan – yes Councilor Hume - yes Councilor Powers - no Councilor Whalen - yes Councilor Bowes - yes Councilor Kokoros - yes Councilor O'Brien - yes Councilor Ringius - no Councilor Carey - no Vote: For (6 – Bowes, Kokoros, Hume, O'Brien, Ryan, Whalen), Against (3 - Carey, Powers, Ringius), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Whalen, second: O'Brien)
Send Order 18 025 back to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to send Order 18 025 back to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Yes: Bowes, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Ryan, WhalenNo: Carey, Powers, Ringius
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to send Order 18 025 back to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Second: by Councilor Bowes Councilor Powers requested vote by ROLL CALL by Clerk of the Council: Councilor Ryan – yes Councilor Hume - yes Councilor Powers - no Councilor Whalen - yes Councilor Bowes - yes Councilor Kokoros - yes Councilor O'Brien - yes Councilor Ringius - no Councilor Carey - no Vote: For (6 – Bowes, Kokoros, Hume, O'Brien, Ryan, Whalen), Against (3 - Carey, Powers, Ringius), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Bowes)
19 007 Mayor: Rescind prior Borrowing Authorizations
Open Public Hearing for Order 19 007
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 19 007 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 19 007 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 19 007
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 19 007 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 19 007 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
ORDERED: That the Town of Braintree rescinds the following amounts that have been authorized to be borrowed, but which are no longer needed for the purposes for which they were initially approved:...
Motion read by Councilor Kokoros: ORDERED: That the Town of Braintree rescinds the following amounts that have been authorized to be borrowed, but which are no longer needed for the purposes for which they were initially approved: Unissued Amount Loan Order Number Date of Loan Order Approval Original Purpose $75,000 16 -065(2) December 6, 2016 (Town Council) December 7, 2016 (Mayor) golf course reconstruction Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion read by Councilor Kokoros: ORDERED: That the Town of Braintree rescinds the following amounts that have been authorized to be borrowed, but which are no longer needed for the purposes for which they were initially approved: Unissued Amount Loan Order Number Date of Loan Order Approval Original Purpose $75,000 16 -065(2) December 6, 2016 (Town Council) December 7, 2016 (Mayor) golf course reconstruction Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
19 008 Mayor: FY19 Supplemental #2
Open Public Hearing for Order 19 008
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 19 008 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 19 008 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 19 008
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 19 008 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 19 008 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $43,472 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the Handicap Parking Fines Account
MOTION: That the sum of $43,472 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the Handicap Parking Fines Account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $43,472 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the Handicap Parking Fines Account. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $44,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the golf enterprise fund for the purpose covering the capital equipment purchases outlined above
MOTION: That the sum of $44,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the golf enterprise fund for the purpose covering the capital equipment purchases outlined above. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
The minutes give For as 7 but name 8 (Thomas Bowes, Timothy Carey, Charles Kokoros, Shannon Hume, Sean Powers, David Ringius, Charles Ryan and Thomas Whalen). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $44,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the golf enterprise fund for the purpose covering the capital equipment purchases outlined above. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (1 – Kokoros), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
That the sum of $ 95,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the golf enterprise fund for the purpose covering the new operations of the golf concession stand operations program...
MOTION: That the sum of $ 95,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the golf enterprise fund for the purpose covering the new operations of the golf concession stand operations program within the enterprise fund. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
Yes: Bowes, Carey, Hume, Powers, Ringius, Ryan, WhalenThe vote line does not list Charles Kokoros and Stephen O'Brien, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the sum of $ 95,000 be transferred from FY 2018 Certified Free Cash to the golf enterprise fund for the purpose covering the new operations of the golf concession stand operations program within the enterprise fund. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Where the Mayor was previously authorized by this Council to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts general laws chapter 44, section 53e ½ during the fiscal year...
MOTION: Where the Mayor was previously authorized by this Council to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts general laws chapter 44, section 53e ½ during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, that the sum of the amount authorized be increased from $90,000.00 to $110,000 for fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“MOTION: Where the Mayor was previously authorized by this Council to use a revolving fund in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts general laws chapter 44, section 53e ½ during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018, that the sum of the amount authorized be increased from $90,000.00 to $110,000 for fiscal year 2019. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
19 011 Mayor: Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
TABLE Order 19 011
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to TABLE Order 19 011
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to TABLE Order 19 011 Second: by Councilor O'Brien Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: O'Brien)
19 012 Superintendent of Schools: Statement of Interest (SOI) with the MSBA for Braintree High School
19 012 Superintendent of Schools: Statement of Interest (SOI) with the MSBA for Braintree High School
• 19 012 Superintendent of Schools: Statement of Interest (SOI) with the MSBA for Braintree High School or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“• 19 012 Superintendent of Schools: Statement of Interest (SOI) with the MSBA for Braintree High School or take up any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ringuius, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
19 013 Comcast Petition: 120 Ivory Street
Refer Order 19 013 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion by Councilor Kokoros refer Order 19 013 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros refer Order 19 013 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9 – Bowes, Carey, Kokoros, Hume, 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 9:20p.
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 9:20p..”
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