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October 3, 2022
17 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:
- Charles Ryan took part remotely.
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: June 21, 2022
Approve Minutes of June 21, 2022
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of June 21, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of June 21, 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)
22 050 Mayor:
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 050
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 050.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 050. Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 050
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 050
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 050 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 22 050: 22 050 Mayor:
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 050
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, RyanNo: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 050 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (1- O'Brien), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
22 051 Mayor:
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 051
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 051.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 051. Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 051
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 051
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 051 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 22 051: 22 051 Mayor:
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 051
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 051 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
22 052 Resident Petition: Municipal Sewer Connection – 71 Bellevue Road
Approve Order 22 052: 22 052 Resident Petition: Municipal Sewer Connection – 71 Bellevue Road
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 052
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, RyanNo: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 052 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (1 – O'Brien), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
22 054 Mayor: CPC Appropriation – Middle Street Trail, Map 2006 0 1A and Map 2002 0 1 - Request for Additional Funding
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 053 and Order 22 054
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 053 and Order 22 054.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 053 and Order 22 054. Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Public Hearing
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 053 to October 18, 2022 at 7:30pm and to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 054 to October 18, 2022 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 053 to October 18, 2022 at 7:30pm and to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 054 to October 18, 2022 at 7:30pm.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 053 to October 18, 2022 at 7:30pm and to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 054 to October 18, 2022 at 7:30pm. Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
22 055 Comcast Petition: 117 Pearl Street
Approve Order 22 055: 22 055 Comcast Petition: 117 Pearl Street
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 055
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 055 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
22 056 Mayor: Request for Supplemental Appropriation - Tri Town Water Treatment Plant
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 056
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 056.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 056. Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
20-029 $8,700,000
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 056
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 056
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 056 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 22 056: 20-029 $8,700,000
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 056
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 056 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
22 061 Mayor: Borrowing Authorization for School Roofs
Refer Order 22 057, Order 22 060 and Order 22 061 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 057, Order 22 060 and Order 22 061 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 057, Order 22 060 and Order 22 061 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)
22 059 National Grid Petition: 28 Dewey Road
Refer Order 22 058 and Order 22 059 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 058 and Order 22 059 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 058 and Order 22 059 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 8:45p.
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 8:45p..”
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