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June 15, 2021
23 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Shannon Hume, David Ringius, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Steven Sciascia, Donna Connors, Meredith Boericke
Absent: Stephen O'Brien, Lawrence Mackin
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: April 6, 2021
Approve the Minutes of April 6, 2021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of April 6, 2021
The minutes give For as 9 but name 7 (Meredith Boericke, Donna Connors, Julia Flaherty, Shannon Hume, David Ringius, Charles Ryan and Steven Sciascia). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of April 6, 2021 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approval of Minutes: April 27, 2021
Approve the Minutes of April 27, 2021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of April 27, 2021
The minutes give For as 9 but name 7 (Meredith Boericke, Donna Connors, Julia Flaherty, Shannon Hume, David Ringius, Charles Ryan and Steven Sciascia). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of April 27, 2021 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 009 Mayor: Appointment of Kimberly Kroha to the Planning Board
Approve Council Order 21 009: 21 009 Mayor: Appointment of Kimberly Kroha to the Planning Board
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 009
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, RyanNo: Connors, Sciascia
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 009 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan), Against (2 - Connors, Sciascia), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 023 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Core Project Braintree High School
Take off the Table Order 21 023
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Take off the Table Order 21 023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Take off the Table Order 21 023 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approve Order 21 023: 21 023 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Core Project Braintree High School
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 023 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 025 National Grid Petition: Hawthorn Road
Approve Order 21 025: 21 025 National Grid Petition: Hawthorn Road
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 025 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 028 Mayor: Ordinance to Establish Anti Blight Program
Continue Table Order 21 028
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue Table Order 21 028
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue Table Order 21 028 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 029 Mayor: Amendment to General Ordinance 6.100.040 (Personal Kennel License)
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 029
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 029
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 029 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 029
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 029
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 029 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approve Order 21 029: 21 029 Mayor: Amendment to General Ordinance 6.100.040 (Personal Kennel License)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 029
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 029 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 031 Braintree Planning Board / Citizen Petition: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Related to Animal Care,...
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 031
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 031
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 031 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 031
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 031
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 031 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approve Order 21 031: 21 031 Braintree Planning Board / Citizen Petition: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Related to Animal Care,...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 031
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 031 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 032 Braintree Planning Board / Citizen Petition: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Related to Animal Care,...
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 032
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 032
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 032 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 032
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 032
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 032 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approve Order 21 032: 21 032 Braintree Planning Board / Citizen Petition: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Related to Animal Care,...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 032
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 032 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 033 Braintree Planning Board / Citizen Petition: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Related to Animal Care,...
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 033
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 033
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 033 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 033
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 033
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 033 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approve Order 21 033: 21 033 Braintree Planning Board / Citizen Petition: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Related to Animal Care,...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 033
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 033 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 034 Mayor: Transfer of Funds from Land Sale Account to General Fund
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 034
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 034
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 034 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 034
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 034
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 034 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approve Order 21 034: 21 034 Mayor: Transfer of Funds from Land Sale Account to General Fund
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 034
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 034 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 9:05p.
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 9:05p..”
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