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December 7, 2021
21 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Present: Shannon Hume, David Ringius, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Steven Sciascia, Stephen O'Brien, Meredith Boericke, Lawrence Mackin, Donna Connors
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: November 2, 2021
Approve the Minutes of November 2, 2021
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve the Minutes of November 2, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve the Minutes of November 2, 2021 Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
21 027 Mayor: Ordinance to Establish a Centralized Maintenance Department
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 027
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 027 Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 027
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 027 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 21 027: 21 027 Mayor: Ordinance to Establish a Centralized Maintenance Department
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 027 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)
21 054 Planning Board/ZBA: Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 054
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 054
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 054 Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 054
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 054
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 054 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 21 054: 21 054 Planning Board/ZBA: Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 054
Yes: Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, SciasciaNo: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 054 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (1 – O'Brien), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 057 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 057
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 057
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 057 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 21 057
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 057
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 057 Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 21 057 (1): 21 057 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 21 057 (1)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 21 057 (1) Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 21 057 (2): 21 057 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 21 057 (2)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 21 057 (2) Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 21 057 (3): 21 057 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 21 057 (3)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 21 057 (3) Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 21 057 (4): 21 057 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 21 057 (4)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 21 057 (4) Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
21 058 Mayor: CPA Appropriation–Request for Appropriation-Windjammer Cove Affordable Conversion Project
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 058
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 058
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 058 Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 058
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 058
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 058 Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 21 058: 21 058 Mayor: CPA Appropriation–Request for Appropriation-Windjammer Cove Affordable Conversion Project
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 21 058
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 21 058 Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
21 059 Mayor: Request for Authorization - to Spend $1,102,960.00 from the Turtle Crossing Settlement Fund for...
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 059
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 059
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 059 Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 059
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 059
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 059 Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 21 059: 21 059 Mayor: Request for Authorization - to Spend $1,102,960.00 from the Turtle Crossing Settlement Fund for...
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 21 059
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 21 059 Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
21 062 Mayor: Borrowing Authorization-Tri Town Water Treatment Plant
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 21 060, Order 21 061 and Order 21 062
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 21 060, Order 21 061 and Order 21 062
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 21 060, Order 21 061 and Order 21 062 Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Boericke)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 10:13p.
Yes: Boericke, Connors, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan, SciasciaThe 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 10:13p..”
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