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May 17, 2022
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Charles Ryan, Shannon Hume, David Ringius, Julia Flaherty, Joseph Reynolds, Elizabeth Maglio, Stephen O'Brien, Lawrence Mackin
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Ringius took part remotely.
- Elizabeth Maglio arrived after the meeting began (arrived).
- Stephen O'Brien arrived after the meeting began (arrived).
Every vote, in order
22 031 Mayor: Appointment–John Wentworth to the Weymouth-Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation Commission
Approve Order 22 031: 22 031 Mayor: Appointment–John Wentworth to the Weymouth-Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation Commission
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 031
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 031 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 006 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Plan
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 006
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 006 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 006
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 006 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 006: 22 006 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Plan
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 006 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 007 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Capital Budget
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 007
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 007 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 007
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 007 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 007: 22 007 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Capital Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 007 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 012 Mayor: Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment - Inclusionary Housing and Associated Revisions
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to June 7, 2022 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to June 7, 2022 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to June 7, 2022 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 015 Citizen Petition: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments: Proposed Amended Article XVIII – Medical and Adult Use or...
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 015
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 015
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 015 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 015 to June 7, 2022 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 015 to June 7, 2022 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 015 to June 7, 2022 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 038 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – CPA Appropriation – Smelt Brook Restoration Study
Refer Order 22 038 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 038 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 038 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
032 22 Member Flaherty: Petersen Pool Complex Status
Refer item 032 22 to the Municipal Oversight Special Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 032 22 to the Municipal Oversight Special Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 032 22 to the Municipal Oversight Special Committee Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:30p.
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 9:30p..”
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