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February 7, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 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:
- Shannon Hume took part remotely.
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: December 6, 2022
Approve Minutes of December 6, 2022
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of December 6, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of December 6, 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)
Approval of Minutes: December 20, 2022
Approve Minutes of December 20, 2022
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of December 20, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of December 20, 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)
22 073 Planning Board: Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments related to Floodplain
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 073
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 073
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 073 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 073
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 073
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 22 073 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 22 073 as submitted
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 22 073 as submitted
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 22 073 as submitted Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
23 005 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Approve Order 23 005: 23 005 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 005
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 005 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
23 004 Braintree Property Associates, Limited Partnership; SSP 131 Lakeside, LLC; SSP 135 Lakeside, LLC – Section...
Refer Order 23 004 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 004 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, RyanNo: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 004 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (1 – O'Brien), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
005 23 Member Maglio: Rodent (Rat) Ordinance
Refer item 005 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 005 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 005 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
006 23 Member Maglio: ADA/Accessibility Ordinance
Refer item 006 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 006 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 006 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
007 23 Member Maglio: LGBTQ+ Pride Ordinance
Refer item 007 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 007 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 007 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
23 006 Mayor: Re-Appointment - Braintree Local Cultural Council, H. Emily Ego
Refer Order 23 006 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 006 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 006 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
23 007 Mayor: Re-Appointment - Braintree Local Cultural Council, Jennifer Lynn
Refer Order 23 007 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 007 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 007 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
23 008 Mayor: Re-Appointment - Braintree Local Cultural Council, Anne Stuart
Refer Order 23 008 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 008 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 008 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:54p.
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 8:54p..”
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