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March 16, 2021
29 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 15, 2020
Approve the Minutes of December 15, 2020
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of December 15, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of December 15, 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)
Approval of Minutes: January 5, 2021
Approve the Minutes of January 5, 2021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of January 5, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of January 5, 2021 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)
21 005 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Plan
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 005
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 005
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 005 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 on Order 21 005
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 005
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 005 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 Council Order 21 005: 21 005 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Plan
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 005
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 005 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)
21 006 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund Capital Budget
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 006
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 006 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 on Order 21 006
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 006 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 21 006 (1): 21 006 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund Capital Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 006 (1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 006 (1) 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 21 006 (2): 21 006 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund Capital Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 006 (2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 006 (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 21 006 (3): 21 006 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund Capital Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 006 (3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 006 (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)
21 007 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2021 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 007
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 007 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 on Order 21 007
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 007 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 Council Order 21 007: 21 007 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2021 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 007 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)
21 008 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 008
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 008
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 008 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 on Order 21 008
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 008
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 008 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 Council Order 21 008(1)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(1) 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 Council Order 21 008(2)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(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 Council Order 21 008(3)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(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 Council Order 21 008(4)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(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 Council Order 21 008(5)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(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 Council Order 21 008(E-1)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(E-1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(E-1) 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 Council Order 21 008(E-2)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(E-2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(E-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 Council Order 21 008(E-3)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(E-3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(E-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 Council Order 21 008(E-4)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(E-4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 008(E-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)
21 004 National Grid Petition: Ivory Street
Approve Council Order 21 004: 21 004 National Grid Petition: Ivory Street
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 004
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 004 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)
21 010 National Grid Petition: Huntley Road
Approve Council Order 21 010: 21 010 National Grid Petition: Huntley Road
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 010
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 010 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)
21 014 Mayor: FY21 Supplemental Appropriations (#2)
Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 21 012, Order 21 013, Order 21 014
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 21 012, Order 21 013, Order 21 014
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 21 012, Order 21 013, Order 21 014 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)
21 011 Resident Petition: Gas Installation at 73 Celia Road
Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 21 011
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 21 011
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 21 011 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 9:14p.
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 9:14p..”
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