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May 2, 2023
35 recorded votes, 28 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Shannon Hume, Elizabeth Maglio, Stephen O'Brien, Joseph Reynolds, David Ringius
Absent: Lawrence Mackin
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
- Joseph Reynolds arrived after the meeting began (arrived).
- David Ringius arrived after the meeting began (arrived).
Every vote, in order
23 021 Retirement Board: FY23 Braintree Retirement COLA
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 021
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 021
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 021 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 021
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 021
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 021 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 021: 23 021 Retirement Board: FY23 Braintree Retirement COLA
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 021
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 021 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 016 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Plan
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 016
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 016
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 016 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 016
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 016
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 016 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 016: 23 016 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Plan
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 016
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 016 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 017 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund Capital Budget
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 017
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 017
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 017 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 017
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 017
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 017 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 017: 23 017 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund Capital Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 017
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 017 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 018 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 018
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 018
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 018 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 018
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 018
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 018 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 018: 23 018 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 018
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 018 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 019
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 019
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 019 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 019
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 019
The minutes give Absent as 2 but name 3 (Lawrence Mackin, David Ringius and Joseph Reynolds). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 019 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius, Reynolds), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 019 (E-1): 23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-1)
The minutes give Absent as 2 but name 3 (Lawrence Mackin, David Ringius and Joseph Reynolds). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-1) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius, Reynolds), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 019 (E-2): 23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-2)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-2) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 019 (E-3): 23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-3)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-3) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 019 (E-4): 23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-4)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-4) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 019 (E-5): 23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-5)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-5) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 019 (E-6): 23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-6)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-6) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 019 (E-7): 23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-7)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-7) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 019 (E-8): 23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-8)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-8) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 019 (E-9): 23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-9)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-9) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 019 (E-10): 23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-10)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-10) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 019 (E-11): 23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-11)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-11) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 019 (E-12): 23 019 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-12)
The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 019 (E-12) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 – Mackin, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 028 Member Maglio: LGBTQ+ Pride Ordinance
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 028
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 028
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 028 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – Mackin,), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 028
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 028
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 028 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 – Mackin,), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 028: 23 028 Councilor Maglio: LGBTQ+ Pride Ordinance
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 028
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, RyanNo: Hume
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 028 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (1 - Hume), Absent (1 – Mackin,), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 031 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - CPC Appropriation–Historic Inventory
Refer Order 23 031 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 031 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 031 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 032 Town Clerk: Votes Act of 2022: Early Vote By-Mail Opt-Out Provision
Refer Order 23 032 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 032 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 032 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 033 Town Clerk: Votes Act of 2022: Voter Registration – MGL – Section 110A: Office hours on Saturday
Refer Order 23 033 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 033 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 033 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 022 Fire Dept/Municipal License & Inspections: Amendment to General Ordinance, Title 8 - Lithium Ion Battery Storage
Refer Order 23 022 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 022 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 022 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 034 Town Clerk: Votes Act of 2022: Police Detail Assignment
Refer Order 23 034 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 034 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 034 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:40p.
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 9:40p..”
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