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February 28, 2023
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Shannon Hume, Lawrence Mackin, Elizabeth Maglio, Stephen O'Brien, Joseph Reynolds
Absent: David Ringius
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: January 3, 2023
Approve Minutes of January 3, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of January 3, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of January 3, 2023 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
As with the possibility of an emergency at the compressor station, why was there no coordinated effort to alert...
Vote on As with the possibility of an emergency at the compressor station, why was there no coordinated effort to alert...
Motion: by Councilor Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Come out of recess: As with the possibility of an emergency at the compressor station, why was there no coordinated effort to alert...
Motion to come out of recess. Motion: by Councilor Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion to come out of recess. Motion: by Councilor Ryan Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 006 Mayor: Re-Appointment - Braintree Local Cultural Council, H. Emily Ego
Approve Order 23 006: 23 006 Mayor: Re-Appointment - Braintree Local Cultural Council, H. Emily Ego
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 006 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 007 Mayor: Re-Appointment - Braintree Local Cultural Council, Jennifer Lynn
Approve Order 23 007: 23 007 Mayor: Re-Appointment - Braintree Local Cultural Council, Jennifer Lynn
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 007 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 008 Mayor: Re-Appointment - Braintree Local Cultural Council, Anne Stuart
Approve Order 23 008: 23 008 Mayor: Re-Appointment - Braintree Local Cultural Council, Anne Stuart
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 008
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 008 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 009 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Core Project Braintree High School
Refer Order 23 009 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 009 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 009 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 010 Mayor: Transfer Funds from Human Resources Salary Reserve
Refer Order 23 010 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 010 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 010 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 011 Mayor: CPC Appropriation–Watson Park – Delorey Field Rehabilitation, (Assessors Map 3001, Block 0, Lot 1B)
Refer Order 23 011 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 011 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 011 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 012 Mayor: FY23 Supplemental Appropriation #1
Refer Order 23 012 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 012 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 012 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 016 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Plan
Refer Order 23 016 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 016 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 016 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 017 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund Capital Budget
Refer Order 23 017 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 017 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 017 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 018 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget
Refer Order 23 018 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 018 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 018 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Refer Order 23 019 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 019 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 019 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
012 23 Member O'Brien: Educational Scholarship Fund
Refer item 012 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 012 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 012 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 013 Mayor: Discontinuance of King Hill Road – Tri Town Water Treatment Plant
Refer Order 23 013 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 013 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 013 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 014
Refer Order 23 014 to the Committee on Personnel Issues
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 014 to the Committee on Personnel Issues
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 014 to the Committee on Personnel Issues Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 015
Refer Order 23 015 to the Committee on Personnel Issues
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 015 to the Committee on Personnel Issues
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 015 to the Committee on Personnel Issues Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
012 23 Member O'Brien: Educational Scholarship Fund
Refer item 012 23 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 012 23 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 012 23 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
014 23
Refer item 014 23 to the Committee on Parks & Recreation
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 014 23 to the Committee on Parks & Recreation
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 014 23 to the Committee on Parks & Recreation Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:15p.
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 10:15p..”
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