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April 26, 2022
29 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Shannon Hume, David Ringius, Julia Flaherty, Joseph Reynolds, Elizabeth Maglio
Absent: Charles Ryan, Stephen O'Brien, Lawrence Mackin
During the meeting:
- Shannon Hume took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: March 1, 2022
Approve Minutes of March 1, 2022
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of March 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Minutes of March 1, 2022 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
22 006 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Plan
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 006
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 006 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
TABLE Order 22 006 to May 17, 2022 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius TABLE Order 22 006 to May 17, 2022 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius TABLE Order 22 006 to May 17, 2022 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
22 007 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Capital Budget
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 007
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 007 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
TABLE Order 22 007 to May 17, 2022 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius TABLE Order 22 007 to May 17, 2022 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius TABLE Order 22 007 to May 17, 2022 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
22 008 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2022 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 008
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 008
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 008 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 008
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 008
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 008 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Approve Order 22 008: 22 008 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2022 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 22 008
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 22 008 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
22 009 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 009
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 009 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 009
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 009 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Approve Order 22 009 (E-1): 22 009 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-1) Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Approve Order 22 009 (E-2): 22 009 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-2) Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Approve Order 22 009 (E-3): 22 009 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-3) Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Approve Order 22 009 (E-4): 22 009 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-4) Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Approve Order 22 009 (E-5): 22 009 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-5) Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Approve Order 22 009 (E-6): 22 009 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-6) Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Approve Order 22 009 (E-7): 22 009 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-7)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 22 009 (E-7) Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
22 012 Mayor: Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment - Inclusionary Housing and Associated Revisions
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to May 17, 2022 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to May 17, 2022 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to May 17, 2022 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
22 020 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Core Project Braintree High School
Approve Order 22 020: 22 020 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Core Project Braintree High School
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 22 020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 22 020 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
22 021 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – CPA Appropriation – Watson Park Shoreline Stabilization & Flood Control...
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 021 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 021 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Approve Order 22 021: 22 021 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – CPA Appropriation – Watson Park Shoreline Stabilization & Flood Control...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 22 021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 22 021 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
006 22
Table item 006 22
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Table item 006 22
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Table item 006 22 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
22 031 Mayor: Appointment–John Wentworth to the Weymouth-Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation Commission
Refer Order 22 025, Order 22 026, Order 22 027, Order 22 029, Order 22 030 and Order 22 031 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 22 025, Order 22 026, Order 22 027, Order 22 029, Order 22 030 and Order 22 031 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 22 025, Order 22 026, Order 22 027, Order 22 029, Order 22 030 and Order 22 031 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
22 037
Refer Order 22 015, and Order 22 037 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 22 015, and Order 22 037 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 22 015, and Order 22 037 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
22 028 National Grid Petition: West Street
Refer Order 22 028 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 22 028 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 22 028 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
030 22
Refer item 030 22 to the Committee on Public Safety
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 030 22 to the Committee on Public Safety
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer item 030 22 to the Committee on Public Safety Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Flaherty)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:20p.
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 to adjourn the meeting at 9:20p..”
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