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March 7, 2023
18 recorded votes, 4 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 17, 2023
Approve Minutes of January 17, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of January 17, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of January 17, 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)
22 012 Mayor: Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment - Inclusionary Housing and Associated Revisions
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012. 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)
Public Hearing
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to June 20, 2023 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to June 20, 2023 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to June 20, 2023 at 7:30pm 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)
22 037
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 037
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 037.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 037. 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)
Public Hearing
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 037 to April 25, 2023 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 037 to April 25, 2023 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 037 to April 25, 2023 at 7:30pm 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)
23 004 Braintree Property Associates, Limited Partnership; SSP 131 Lakeside, LLC; SSP 135 Lakeside, LLC – Section...
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 004
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 004.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 004. 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)
Public Hearing
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 004 to June 20, 2023 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 004 to June 20, 2023 at 7:30pm.
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, RyanNo: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 004 to June 20, 2023 at 7:30pm. Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (1 - O'Brien), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 066
Approve Order 22 066
Motion: by Councilor O'Brien to approve Order 22 066
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, ReynoldsNo: Mackin, Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor O'Brien to approve Order 22 066 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds), Against (2 – Mackin, Ryan), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: O'Brien, second: Hume)
23 009 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Core Project Braintree High School
Approve Order 23 009: 23 009 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Core Project Braintree High School
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 009 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
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 010
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 010
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 010 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)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 010
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 010
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 010 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)
Approve Order 23 010: 23 010 Mayor: Transfer Funds from Human Resources Salary Reserve
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 010
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 010 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)
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 011
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 011
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 011 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)
Access to the batting cages via accessible route Andrew Berman,
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 011
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 011
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 011 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)
Approve Order 23 011: Access to the batting cages via accessible route Andrew Berman,
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 011
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 011 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
Approve Order 23 014
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 014
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 014 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
Approve Order 23 015
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 015
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, RyanThe vote line does not list Stephen O'Brien, who was at the meeting; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 015 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, 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 9:50p.
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, RyanThe 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 9:50p..”
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