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January 3, 2022
7 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Inauguration and reorganization of the 2022–2023 council.
Present: Shannon Hume, David Ringius, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Joseph Reynolds, Elizabeth Maglio, Stephen O'Brien, Meredith Boericke, Lawrence Mackin
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of Town Council
Open up nominations for Council President
Open up nominations for Council President
The minutes say "all members voting in the affirmative"; shown as a yes vote by every councilor on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Hume and seconded by Councilor Ryan. The Clerk of the Council conducted a roll call vote with all members voting in the affirmative.” (Motion: Hume, second: Ryan)
Close nominations for Council President
Close nominations for Council President
The minutes say "all members voting in the affirmative"; shown as a yes vote by every councilor on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Hume and seconded by Councilor Ryan. The Clerk of the Council conducted a roll call vote with all members voting in the affirmative.” (Motion: Hume, second: Ryan)
Elect Meredith Boericke as Council President (accept her nomination by acclamation)
Accept by acclamation the nomination of Councilor Boericke for President
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, RyanNo: O'BrienAbstained: Ringius
From the minutes
“On a motion by Councilor Hume and seconded by Councilor Ryan to accept by acclamation the nomination of Councilor Boericke for President. The Clerk of the Council conducted a roll call vote with 7 members voting in the affirmative. One member (O'Brien) voting "Nay". One member (Ringius) voting "Abstain".” (Motion: Hume, second: Ryan)
Open up nominations for Council Vice-President
Open up nominations for Council Vice-President
The minutes say "all members voting in the affirmative"; shown as a yes vote by every councilor on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Ringius and seconded by Councilor Ryan. The Clerk of the Council conducted a roll call vote with all members voting in the affirmative.” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Close nominations for Council Vice-President
Close nominations for Council Vice-President
The minutes say "all members voting in the affirmative"; shown as a yes vote by every councilor on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Ringius and seconded by Councilor Flaherty. The Clerk of the Council conducted a roll call vote with all members voting in the affirmative.” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Elect Charles Ryan as Council Vice-President (accept his nomination by acclamation)
Accept by acclamation the nomination of Councilor Ryan for Vice-President
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, RyanNo: O'Brien
From the minutes
“On a motion by Councilor Ringius and seconded by Councilor Flaherty to accept by acclamation the nomination of Councilor Ryan for Vice-President. The Clerk of the Council conducted a roll call vote with 8 members voting in the affirmative. One member (O'Brien) voting "Nay".” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:03p.
The minutes say "It was unanimously voted to adjourn"; shown as a yes vote by every councilor on the attendance line.
From the minutes
“It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:03p..”
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