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May 31, 2022
44 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Charles Ryan, Shannon Hume, David Ringius, Julia Flaherty, Joseph Reynolds, Elizabeth Maglio, Lawrence Mackin
Absent: Stephen O'Brien
Every vote, in order
22 025 Mayor: FY2023 Operating Budget
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 025
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 025
The vote line lists Stephen O'Brien as voting, but the attendance line does not list this councilor as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 025 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 22 025
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 025
The vote line lists Stephen O'Brien as voting, but the attendance line does not list this councilor as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 025 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 22 025(1): 22 025 Mayor: FY2023 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(1) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 025(2): 22 025 Mayor: FY2023 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(2) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 025(3): 22 025 Mayor: FY2023 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(3) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 025(4): 22 025 Mayor: FY2023 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(4) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 025(5): 22 025 Mayor: FY2023 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(5) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 025(6): 22 025 Mayor: FY2023 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(6) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 025(7): 22 025 Mayor: FY2023 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(7)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 025(7) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 026 Mayor: FY2023 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 026
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 026
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 026 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 026
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 026
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 026 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 026(C1): 22 026 Mayor: FY2023 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 026(C1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 026(C1) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 026(C2): 22 026 Mayor: FY2023 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 026(C2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 026(C2) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 026(C3): 22 026 Mayor: FY2023 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 026(C3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 026(C3) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 026(C4): 22 026 Mayor: FY2023 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 026(C4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 026(C4) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 026(C5): 22 026 Mayor: FY2023 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 026(C5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 026(C5) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 027 Mayor: FY2023 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 027
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 027 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 027
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 027 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 027 (R1): 22 027 Mayor: FY2023 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 027 (R1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 027 (R1) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 022 National Grid Petition: Sherbrooke Ave and Robinson Ave
Approve Order 22 022: 22 022 National Grid Petition: Sherbrooke Ave and Robinson Ave
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 022 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 023 National Grid Petition: Elm Street to Railroad Street
Approve Order 22 023: 22 023 National Grid Petition: Elm Street to Railroad Street
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 023 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 024 National Grid Petition: Cherry Street
Approve Order 22 024: 22 024 National Grid Petition: Cherry Street
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 024 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 028 National Grid Petition: West Street
Approve Order 22 028: 22 028 National Grid Petition: West Street
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 028
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 028 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 029 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – CPA Appropriation - Windjammer Cove Affordable Conversion...
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 029
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 029
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 029 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 029 to June 7, 2022 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 029 to June 7, 2022 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 029 to June 7, 2022 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 030 Mayor: FY22 Supplemental Appropriations #1
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 030
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 030
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 030 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 030
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 030
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 030 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(1): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(1) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(2): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(2) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(3): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(3) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(4): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(4) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(5): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(5) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(6): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(6) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(7): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(7)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(7) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(8): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(8)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(8) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(9): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(9)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(9) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(10): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(10)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(10) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(11): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(11)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(11) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(12): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(12)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(12) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(13): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(13)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(13) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 030(14): DPW Snow & Ice--$305,419.14
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(14)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 030(14) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 032 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Refer Order 22 032 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 032 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 032 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 033 National Grid Petition: Stonewood Lane
Refer Order 22 033 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 033 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 033 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted 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 to adjourn the meeting at 9:05p..”
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