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June 7, 2022
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Charles Ryan, Shannon Hume, David Ringius, Julia Flaherty, Stephen O'Brien, Joseph Reynolds, Elizabeth Maglio
Absent: Lawrence Mackin
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: March 15, 2022
Approve Minutes of March 15, 2022
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of March 15, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of March 15, 2022 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), 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 (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Continue the Public Hearing on Order 22 012 to July 12, 2022 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing on Order 22 012 to July 12, 2022 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing on Order 22 012 to July 12, 2022 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), 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 (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Continue the Public Hearing on Order 22 015 to July 12, 2022 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing on Order 22 015 to July 12, 2022 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing on Order 22 015 to July 12, 2022 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 037
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 037
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 037
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 037 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Continue the Public Hearing on Order 22 037 to July 12, 2022 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing on Order 22 037 to July 12, 2022 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing on Order 22 037 to July 12, 2022 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), 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, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 029
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 029
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 029 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 029: 22 029 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – CPA Appropriation - Windjammer Cove Affordable Conversion...
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 029
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 029 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 038 Mayor: CPA Appropriation–Request for Appropriation-Smelt Brook Restoration Study
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 038
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 038
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 038 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 038
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 038
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 038 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 22 038: 22 038 Mayor: CPA Appropriation–Request for Appropriation-Smelt Brook Restoration Study
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 038
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 038 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
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Approve Town Council Rule #8 as proposed by Councilor Flaherty
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Town Council Rule #8 as proposed by Councilor Flaherty.
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, RyanNo: O'Brien, Ringius
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Town Council Rule #8 as proposed by Councilor Flaherty. Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (2 – O'Brien, Ringius), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Town Council Rule #38 as proposed by President Boericke
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Town Council Rule #38 as proposed by President Boericke.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Town Council Rule #38 as proposed by President Boericke. Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, O'Brien, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Town Council Rule #33 as proposed by Councilor O'Brien
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Town Council Rule #33 as proposed by Councilor O'Brien.
Yes: O'BrienNo: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Town Council Rule #33 as proposed by Councilor O'Brien. Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (1 – O'Brien), Against (7 - Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Adopt Town Council Rules as amended
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Adopt Town Council Rules as amended
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, RyanNo: O'Brien, Ringius
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Adopt Town Council Rules as amended Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (2 - O'Brien, Ringius), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 034 Mayor: Authorization to enter into Tri Town Water District Joint Powers Agreement
Refer Order 22 034 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 034 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 034 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, O'Brien, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:25p.
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 8:25p..”
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