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June 2, 2020
27 recorded votes, 2 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: April 28, 2020
Approve Minutes of April 28, 2020
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of April 28, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of April 28, 2020 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 038 Mayor: FY2021 Operating Budget
OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 20 038
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 20 038
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 20 038 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 038
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 038
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 038 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 038 (1): 20 038 Mayor: FY2021 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 038 (1)
Yes: Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, SciasciaNo: Mackin
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 038 (1) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (1 - Mackin), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approve Order 20 038 (2): 20 038 Mayor: FY2021 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 038 (2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 038 (2) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 038 (3): 20 038 Mayor: FY2021 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 038 (3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 038 (3) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 038 (4): 20 038 Mayor: FY2021 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 038 (4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 038 (4) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 038 (5): 20 038 Mayor: FY2021 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 038 (5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 038 (5) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 038 (6): 20 038 Mayor: FY2021 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 038 (6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 038 (6) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 039 Mayor: FY2021 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 20 039
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 20 039
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 20 039 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 039
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 039
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 039 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 039 (C1): 20 039 Mayor: FY2021 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 039 (C1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 039 (C1) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 039 (C2): 20 039 Mayor: FY2021 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 039 (C2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 039 (C2) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 039 (C3): 20 039 Mayor: FY2021 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 039 (C3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 039 (C3) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 039 (C4): 20 039 Mayor: FY2021 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 039 (C4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 039 (C4) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 039 (C5): 20 039 Mayor: FY2021 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 039 (C5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 039 (C5) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
20 040 Mayor: FY2021 Budget - Revolving Accounts
OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 20 040
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 20 040
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 20 040 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 040
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 040
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 20 040 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 040 (R1): 20 040 Mayor: FY2021 Budget - Revolving Accounts
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R1) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 040 (R2): 20 040 Mayor: FY2021 Budget - Revolving Accounts
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R2) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 040 (R3): 20 040 Mayor: FY2021 Budget - Revolving Accounts
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R3) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 040 (R4): 20 040 Mayor: FY2021 Budget - Revolving Accounts
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R4) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 040 (R5): 20 040 Mayor: FY2021 Budget - Revolving Accounts
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R5) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 040 (R6): 20 040 Mayor: FY2021 Budget - Revolving Accounts
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R6) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 040 (R7): 20 040 Mayor: FY2021 Budget - Revolving Accounts
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R7)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R7) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 20 040 (R8): 20 040 Mayor: FY2021 Budget - Revolving Accounts
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R8)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 20 040 (R8) Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call 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 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 8:40p.
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 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 8:40p..”
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