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June 1, 2021
38 recorded votes, 14 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
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: March 16, 2021
Approve the Minutes of March 16, 2021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of March 16, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of March 16, 2021 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)
21 020 Mayor: FY2022 Operating Budget
Open the Public Hearing for Order 21 020
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 21 020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 21 020 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)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 020
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 020 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)
Approve Council Order 21 020 (1)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 020 (1)
Yes: Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, SciasciaNo: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 020 (1) 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)
Approve Council Order 21 020 (2)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 020 (2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 020 (2) 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 Council Order 21 020 (3)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 020 (3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 020 (3) 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 Council Order 21 020 (4)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 020 (4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 020 (4) 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 Council Order 21 020 (5)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 020 (5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 020 (5) 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 Council Order 21 020 (6)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 020 (6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 020 (6) 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)
21 021 Mayor: FY2022 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Open the Public Hearing for Order 21 021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 21 021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 21 021 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)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 021 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)
Approve Council Order 21 021 (C1)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 021 (C1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 021 (C1) 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 Council Order 21 021 (C2)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 021 (C2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 021 (C2) 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 Council Order 21 021 (C3)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 021 (C3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 021 (C3) 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 Council Order 21 021 (C4)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 021 (C4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 021 (C4) 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 Council Order 21 021 (C5)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 021 (C5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 021 (C5) 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)
21 022 Mayor: FY2022 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds
Open the Public Hearing for Order 21 022
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 21 022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 21 022 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)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 022
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 022 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)
Approve Council Order 21 022: 21 022 Mayor: FY2022 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 022 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)
21 023 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Core Project Braintree High School
Table Order 21 023
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Table Order 21 023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Table Order 21 023 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)
21 024 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Accelerated Repair Project
Approve Order 21 024: 21 024 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Accelerated Repair Project
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 024 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)
21 026 Mayor: Supplemental Appropriation #3
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 026
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 026
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 026 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)
Approve Council Order 21 026 (1)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 026 (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 Council Order 21 026 (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 Council Order 21 026 (2)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 026 (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 Council Order 21 026 (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 Council Order 21 026 (3)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 026 (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 Council Order 21 026 (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)
Approve Council Order 21 026 (4)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 026 (4)
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 Council Order 21 026 (4) 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 Council Order 21 026 (5)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 026 (5)
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 Council Order 21 026 (5) 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 Council Order 21 026 (6)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 026 (6)
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 Council Order 21 026 (6) 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 Council Order 21 026 (7)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 026 (7)
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 Council Order 21 026 (7) 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 Council Order 21 026 (8)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 026 (8)
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 Council Order 21 026 (8) 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 Council Order 21 026 (9)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 026 (9)
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 Council Order 21 026 (9) 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 Council Order 21 026 (10)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 026 (10)
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 Council Order 21 026 (10) 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 Council Order 21 026 (11)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 026 (11)
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 Council Order 21 026 (11) 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 Council Order 21 026 (12)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 026 (12)
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 Council Order 21 026 (12) 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)
21 028 Mayor: Ordinance to Establish Anti Blight Program
Open the Public Hearing for Order 21 026
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 21 026
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 21 026 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)
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 21 026 to June 15, 2021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 21 026 to June 15, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 21 026 to June 15, 2021 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)
21 034 Mayor: Transfer of Funds from Land Sale Account to General Fund
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 21 034
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 21 034
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 21 034 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 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 8:45p.
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 8:45p..”
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