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November 15, 2022
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Shannon Hume, Elizabeth Maglio, Stephen O'Brien, Joseph Reynolds
Absent: David Ringius, Lawrence Mackin
During the meeting:
- Charles Ryan took part remotely.
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: August 2, 2022
Approve Minutes of August 2, 2022
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Minutes of August 2, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Minutes of August 2, 2022 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
Approval of Minutes: September 7, 2022
Approve Minutes of September 7, 2022
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Minutes of September 7, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Minutes of September 7, 2022 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
22 037
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 and Order 22 037
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 and Order 22 037.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 and Order 22 037. Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
Public Hearing
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to January 3, 2023 at 7:30pm and to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 037 to January 3, 2023 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to January 3, 2023 at 7:30pm and to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 037 to January 3, 2023 at 7:30pm.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to January 3, 2023 at 7:30pm and to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 037 to January 3, 2023 at 7:30pm. Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
22 057 Braintree Retirement Board: Increase in the Retirement benefit Cost of Living (COLA) base
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 057
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 057.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 057. Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
8 of the last 10 years our investment returns have seen gains averaging 10% with 6 of the last 10 years averaging...
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 057
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 057
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 057 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
Approve Order 22 057: 8 of the last 10 years our investment returns have seen gains averaging 10% with 6 of the last 10 years averaging...
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 057
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 057 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
22 062 Mayor: Authorization to Accept and Appropriate Opioid Settlement Funds
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 062
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 062.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 062. Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 062
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 062
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 062 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
Approve Order 22 062: 22 062 Mayor: Authorization to Accept and Appropriate Opioid Settlement Funds
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 062
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 062 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
22 063 Mayor: Bond Authorization for MWRA Inflow and Infiltration (I+I) Funds
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 063
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 063.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 063. Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 063
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 063
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 063 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
Approve Order 22 063: 22 063 Mayor: Bond Authorization for MWRA Inflow and Infiltration (I+I) Funds
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 063
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Order 22 063 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
052 22
Approve item 052 22
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve item 052 22
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve item 052 22 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
063 22
Accept the 2023 Town Council Meeting Calendar
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Accept the 2023 Town Council Meeting Calendar
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Accept the 2023 Town Council Meeting Calendar Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
067 22
Adopt the recommended finding of no violation as set forth in the memorandum dated November 14, 2022 from the Town Solicitors office
Motion: by Councilor Hume to adopt the recommended finding of no violation as set forth in the memorandum dated November 14, 2022 from the Town Solicitors office.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to adopt the recommended finding of no violation as set forth in the memorandum dated November 14, 2022 from the Town Solicitors office. Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
22 069 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Refer Order 22 065, Order 22 066, Order 22 067, Order 22 068 and Order 22 069 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Hume to refer Order 22 065, Order 22 066, Order 22 067, Order 22 068 and Order 22 069 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to refer Order 22 065, Order 22 066, Order 22 067, Order 22 068 and Order 22 069 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Flaherty)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:26p.
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 9:26p..”
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