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September 20, 2022
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Shannon Hume, Lawrence Mackin, Elizabeth Maglio, Stephen O'Brien, Joseph Reynolds, David Ringius
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
- Joseph Reynolds arrived after the meeting began (arrived).
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: June 7, 2022
Approve Minutes of June 7, 2022
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of June 7, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of June 7, 2022 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)
22 037
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 and Order 22 037
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 and Order 22 037.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 and Order 22 037. 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)
Public Hearing
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to November 15, 2022 at 7:30pm and to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 037 to November 15, 2022 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to November 15, 2022 at 7:30pm and to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 037 to November 15, 2022 at 7:30pm.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to November 15, 2022 at 7:30pm and to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 037 to November 15, 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)
22 043 Town Clerk: Call to the State General Election
Approve Order 22 043: 22 043 Town Clerk: Call to the State General Election
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 043
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 043 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)
22 044 Town Clerk: Early Voting
Approve Order 22 044: 22 044 Town Clerk: Early Voting
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 044
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 044 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)
22 045 National Grid Petition: Storrs Avenue
Approve Order 22 045: 22 045 National Grid Petition: Storrs Avenue
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 045
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 045 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)
22 046 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Approve Order 22 046: 22 046 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 046
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 046 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)
22 047 Mayor: Authorization to Enter into Tri Town Water Treatment Plant Ground Lease
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 047
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 047.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 047. 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)
The Landlord shall have the right to inspect the property
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 047
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 047
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 047 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 22 047: The Landlord shall have the right to inspect the property
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 047
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 047 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)
22 048 Mayor: Home Rule Petition–Retirement of Officer Matthew Donoghue
Approve Order 22 048: 22 048 Mayor: Home Rule Petition–Retirement of Officer Matthew Donoghue
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 048
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 048 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)
056 22
Have the Assistant Town Solicitor review this complaint
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to have the Assistant Town Solicitor review this complaint
Yes: ReynoldsNo: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Ringius, RyanAbstained: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to have the Assistant Town Solicitor review this complaint Second: by Councilor Mackin Vote: For (1 - Reynolds), Against (7 - Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Ringius, Ryan), Absent (0), Abstain (1 – O'Brien).” (Motion: Reynolds, second: Mackin)
Delegate the resolution of the complaint to the Town Solicitor
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to delegate the resolution of the complaint to the Town Solicitor
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, RyanNo: MackinAbstained: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to delegate the resolution of the complaint to the Town Solicitor Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (1 - Mackin), Absent (0), Abstain (1 - O'Brien).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 056 Mayor: Request for Supplemental Appropriation - Tri Town Water Treatment Plant
Refer item 052 22, Order 22 053, Order 22 054 and Order 22 056 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 052 22, Order 22 053, Order 22 054 and Order 22 056 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 052 22, Order 22 053, Order 22 054 and Order 22 056 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)
057 22 Member Mackin: Discussion of Sidewalk Conditions at Canavan Dr, Albee Dr, and Gray Terrace
Refer Order 22 052, Order 22 055 and item 057 22 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 052, Order 22 055 and item 057 22 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 052, Order 22 055 and item 057 22 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works 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 9:45p.
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 9:45p..”
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