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February 25, 2020
26 recorded votes, 1 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: December 3, 2019
Approve Minutes of December 3, 2019
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of December 3, 2019
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of December 3, 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)
Approval of Minutes: December 17, 2019
Approve Minutes of December 17, 2019
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of December 17, 2019
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of December 17, 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)
Approval of Minutes: January 2, 2020
Approve Minutes of January 2, 2020
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of January 2, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of January 2, 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)
Approval of Minutes: January 7, 2020
Approve Minutes of January 7, 2020
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of January 7, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of January 7, 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)
Approval of Minutes: January 21, 2020
Approve Minutes of January 21, 2020
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of January 21, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of January 21, 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)
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 March 17, 2020 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 19 044 to March 17, 2020 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to TABLE Order 19 044 to March 17, 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)
20 016
Approve Order 20 016
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 016
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 016 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
Approve Order 20 019: 20 019 Mayor: Transfer Funds from Human Resources Salary Reserve
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 019
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 019 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
Approve Order 20 020: 20 020 Mayor: Appointment – Cultural Council, Anne Stuart
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 020 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...
Approve Order 20 021: 20 021 Braintree School Department: Authorization to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Massachusetts...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 20 021 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)
20 022
Refer to the Committee on Personnel Issues Order 20 022
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee on Personnel Issues Order 20 022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee on Personnel Issues Order 20 022 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)
20 023 National Grid Petition: Liberty Street
Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 20 023
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 20 023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 20 023 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)
20 024 National Grid Petition: Stonewood Lane
Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 20 024
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 20 024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 20 024 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)
20 025 National Grid Petition: Wynot Road
Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 20 025
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 20 025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 20 025 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)
20 026 National Grid Petition: Elm Street
Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 20 026
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 20 026
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 20 026 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)
20 027 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Plan
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 027
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 027 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)
20 028 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2020 General Fund Capital Budget
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 028
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 028
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 028 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)
20 029 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2020 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 029
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 029
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 029 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)
20 030 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 030
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 030
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 030 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)
20 032 Mayor: FY2020 Supplemental Appropriation #2 (Master Plan)
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 032
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 032
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 032 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)
20 033 Mayor FY2020 Supplemental Appropriation #3 (PFAS Removal-Water Treatment Plant) up any action relative thereto
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 033
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 033
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 20 033 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)
Add a Measure to the Agenda for Councilor O'Brien: Chapter 8.800 Single Use Plastic Bag By-Law for referral to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor O'Brien to add a Measure to the Agenda for Councilor O'Brien: Chapter 8.800 Single Use Plastic Bag By-Law for referral to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor O'Brien to add a Measure to the Agenda for Councilor O'Brien: Chapter 8.800 Single Use Plastic Bag By-Law for referral to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Second: by Councilor Mackin Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: O'Brien, second: Mackin)
20 034 Member O'Brien: Chapter 8.800 Single Use Plastic Bag By-Law
Add a Measure to the Agenda for Councilor O'Brien: Chapter 8.800 Single Use Plastic Bag By-Law for referral to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor O'Brien to add a Measure to the Agenda for Councilor O'Brien: Chapter 8.800 Single Use Plastic Bag By-Law for referral to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor O'Brien to add a Measure to the Agenda for Councilor O'Brien: Chapter 8.800 Single Use Plastic Bag By-Law for referral to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Second: by Councilor Mackin Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: O'Brien, second: Mackin)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:23p.
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 8:23p..”
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