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January 21, 2020
38 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Shannon Hume, David Ringius, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Steven Sciascia, Donna Connors, Stephen O'Brien, Meredith Boericke, Lawrence Mackin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: November 19, 2019
Approve Minutes of November 19, 2019
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of November 19, 2019
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of November 19, 2019 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
055 19
Approve the 2020 Town Council Meeting Calendar
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the 2020 Town Council Meeting Calendar
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the 2020 Town Council Meeting Calendar Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
19 043 Mayor: Authorization to Fund South Middle School
TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 043
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 043
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 043 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 19 043
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 19 043
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 19 043 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
19 044 Mayor: To Approve the purchase and resale of an affordable-housing unit at Turtle Crossing and the...
TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 044
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 044
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 044 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 19 044
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 19 044
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 19 044 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
TABLE Order 19 044 to February 4, 2020 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 19 044 to February 4, 2020 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 19 044 to February 4, 2020 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
19 049 Town Clerk: Call of the Election - Presidential Primary, March 3, 2020
TABLE Order 19 049 at this time
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 19 049 at this time
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 19 049 at this time Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 003 Town Clerk: Designation of Early Voting Site and Hours
TABLE Order 20 003 at this time
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 20 003 at this time
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 20 003 at this time Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 004 Town Clerk: Designation of Early Voting Central Tabulation Facility
TABLE Order 20 004 at this time
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 20 004 at this time
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 20 004 at this time Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
19 050 Mayor: CPA Fund Appropriation – All Souls 2019 Preservation and Restoration Project
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 19 050
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 19 050
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 19 050 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 19 050
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 19 050
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 19 050 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approve Order 19 050: 19 050 Mayor: CPA Fund Appropriation – All Souls 2019 Preservation and Restoration Project
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 19 050
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 19 050 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 002 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Human Resources Salary Reserve
Approve Order 20 002 (1): 20 002 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Human Resources Salary Reserve
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 002 (1)
Yes: Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, SciasciaThe vote line does not list Stephen O'Brien, who was at the meeting; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 002 (1) Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approve Order 20 002 (2): 20 002 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Human Resources Salary Reserve
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 002 (2)
Yes: Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, SciasciaThe vote line does not list Stephen O'Brien, who was at the meeting; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 002 (2) Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approve Order 20 002 (3): 20 002 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Human Resources Salary Reserve
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 002 (3)
Yes: Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, SciasciaThe vote line does not list Stephen O'Brien, who was at the meeting; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 002 (3) Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 005 Mayor: Authorization to fund South Middle School subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town...
Refer Order 20 005 Mayor: Authorization to fund South Middle School subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town in favor of a debt exclusion
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 005 Mayor: Authorization to fund South Middle School subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town in favor of a debt exclusion or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 005 Mayor: Authorization to fund South Middle School subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town in favor of a debt exclusion or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 006 Mayor: Authorization to fund the replacement of roofs at the following schools: Highlands, Flaherty, Hollis,...
Refer Order 20 006 Mayor: Authorization to fund the replacement of roofs at the following schools: Highlands, Flaherty, Hollis, Liberty, Monatiquot and Morrison subject to and contingent on an...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 006 Mayor: Authorization to fund the replacement of roofs at the following schools: Highlands, Flaherty, Hollis, Liberty, Monatiquot and Morrison subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town in favor of a debt exclusion or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 006 Mayor: Authorization to fund the replacement of roofs at the following schools: Highlands, Flaherty, Hollis, Liberty, Monatiquot and Morrison subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town in favor of a debt exclusion or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 007 Mayor: Authorization to fund a feasibility study with respect to the redevelopment of Braintree High School,...
Refer Order 20 007 Mayor: Authorization to fund a feasibility study with respect to the redevelopment of Braintree High School, to be located at 128 Town Street, Braintree, Massachusetts subject...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 007 Mayor: Authorization to fund a feasibility study with respect to the redevelopment of Braintree High School, to be located at 128 Town Street, Braintree, Massachusetts subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town in favor of a debt exclusion or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 007 Mayor: Authorization to fund a feasibility study with respect to the redevelopment of Braintree High School, to be located at 128 Town Street, Braintree, Massachusetts subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town in favor of a debt exclusion or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 008 Mayor: Authorization to fund the enhancement of security measures throughout the school system subject to and...
Refer Order 20 008 Mayor: Authorization to fund the enhancement of security measures throughout the school system subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town in favor of a debt...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 008 Mayor: Authorization to fund the enhancement of security measures throughout the school system subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town in favor of a debt exclusion or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 008 Mayor: Authorization to fund the enhancement of security measures throughout the school system subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town in favor of a debt exclusion or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 009 Mayor: Approval for the calling of debt exclusion ballot questions at a special election
Refer Order 20 009 Mayor: Approval for the calling of debt exclusion ballot questions at a special election
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 009 Mayor: Approval for the calling of debt exclusion ballot questions at a special election or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 009 Mayor: Approval for the calling of debt exclusion ballot questions at a special election or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 010 Mayor: Authorization to appropriate funds from the Braintree School Building Authority capital stabilization fund
Refer Order 20 010 Mayor: Authorization to appropriate funds from the Braintree School Building Authority capital stabilization fund
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 010 Mayor: Authorization to appropriate funds from the Braintree School Building Authority capital stabilization fund or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 010 Mayor: Authorization to appropriate funds from the Braintree School Building Authority capital stabilization fund or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 011 Superintendent of Schools: Authorization to submit Statements of Interest Forms for consideration by the...
Refer Order 20 011 Superintendent of Schools: Authorization to submit Statements of Interest Forms for consideration by the Massachusetts School Building Authority for replacement of school roofs
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 011 Superintendent of Schools: Authorization to submit Statements of Interest Forms for consideration by the Massachusetts School Building Authority for replacement of school roofs or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 011 Superintendent of Schools: Authorization to submit Statements of Interest Forms for consideration by the Massachusetts School Building Authority for replacement of school roofs or take up any action relative thereto to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 012 Mayor: Appointment – Cultural Council, Emily Ego
Refer Order 20 012 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 012 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 012 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 013 Mayor: Appointment – Cultural Council, Jennifer Lynn
Refer Order 20 013 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 013 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 013 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 014 Mayor: Appointment – Zoning Board of Appeals, Timothy E. Burke
Refer Order 20 014 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 014 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 014 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 015 Mayor: Appointment – Planning Board, William J. Grove
Refer Order 20 015 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 015 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 015 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 016
Refer Order 20 016 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 016 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 016 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
002 20
Refer 002 20 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer 002 20 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer 002 20 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 017 Town Clerk: Request for Temporary Relocation of District 2B Polling Location from St. Thomas More Church...
Approve Same Night Action on Order 20 017
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Same Night Action on Order 20 017
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Same Night Action on Order 20 017 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approve Order 20 017: 20 017 Town Clerk: Request for Temporary Relocation of District 2B Polling Location from St. Thomas More Church...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 017
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 017 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Old Business
TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 049
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 049
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 049 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
TAKE off the TABLE Order 20 003
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TAKE off the TABLE Order 20 003
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TAKE off the TABLE Order 20 003 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
TAKE off the TABLE Order 20 004
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TAKE off the TABLE Order 20 004
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TAKE off the TABLE Order 20 004 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
19 049 Town Clerk: Call of the Election - Presidential Primary, March 3, 2020
Approve Order 19 049: 19 049 Town Clerk: Call of the Election - Presidential Primary, March 3, 2020
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 19 049
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 19 049 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 003 Town Clerk: Designation of Early Voting Site and Hours
Approve Order 20 003: 20 003 Town Clerk: Designation of Early Voting Site and Hours
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 003
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 003 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 004 Town Clerk: Designation of Early Voting Central Tabulation Facility
Approve Order 20 004: 20 004 Town Clerk: Designation of Early Voting Central Tabulation Facility
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 004
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 004 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:30p.
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 8:30p..”
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