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February 4, 2020
32 recorded votes, 3 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
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 25, 2020 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 19 044 to February 25, 2020 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 19 044 to February 25, 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)
20 005 Mayor: Authorization to fund South Middle School subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town...
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 005
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 005
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 005 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 20 005
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 005
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 005 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 20 005: 20 005 Mayor: Authorization to fund South Middle School subject to and contingent on an affirmative vote of the Town...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 005
Yes: Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, SciasciaNo: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 005 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (1 – O'Brien), 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,...
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 006
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 006 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 20 006
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 006 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 20 006: 20 006 Mayor: Authorization to fund the replacement of roofs at the following schools: Highlands, Flaherty, Hollis,...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 006 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,...
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 007
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 007 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 20 007
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 007 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 20 007: 20 007 Mayor: Authorization to fund a feasibility study with respect to the redevelopment of Braintree High School,...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 007
Yes: Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, SciasciaNo: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 007 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (1 – O'Brien), 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...
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 008
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 008
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 008 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 20 008
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 008
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 008 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 20 008: 20 008 Mayor: Authorization to fund the enhancement of security measures throughout the school system subject to and...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 008
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 008 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
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 009
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 009 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 20 009
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 009 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)
Resolution
Approve Order 20 009: Resolution
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 009 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
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 010
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 010
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 20 010 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 20 010
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 010
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 010 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 20 010: 20 010 Mayor: Authorization to appropriate funds from the Braintree School Building Authority capital stabilization fund
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 010
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 010 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...
Approve Order 20 011: 20 011 Superintendent of Schools: Authorization to submit Statements of Interest Forms for consideration by the...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 011
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 011 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
Approve Order 20 012: 20 012 Mayor: Appointment – Cultural Council, Emily Ego
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 012
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 012 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
Approve Order 20 013: 20 013 Mayor: Appointment – Cultural Council, Jennifer Lynn
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 013
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 013 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
Approve Order 20 014: 20 014 Mayor: Appointment – Zoning Board of Appeals, Timothy E. Burke
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 014
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 014 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
Approve Order 20 015: 20 015 Mayor: Appointment – Planning Board, William J. Grove
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 015
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 015 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
TABLE Order 20 016 to February 25, 2020
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 20 016 to February 25, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 20 016 to February 25, 2020 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)
20 018 Comcast Petition: 262 Forbes Road
Refer Order 20 018 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 018 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 018 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works 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)
20 019 Mayor: Transfer Funds from Human Resources Salary Reserve
Refer Order 20 019 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 019 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 019 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)
20 020 Mayor: Appointment – Cultural Council, Anne Stuart
Refer Order 20 020 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 020 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 020 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)
20 021 Braintree School Department: Authorization to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Massachusetts...
Refer Order 20 021 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 021 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 20 021 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)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:34p.
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 9:34p..”
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