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May 30, 2023
40 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Shannon Hume, Elizabeth Maglio, Stephen O'Brien, Joseph Reynolds, David Ringius, Lawrence Mackin
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Brien arrived after the meeting began (arrived).
- David Ringius arrived after the meeting began (arrived).
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: February 28, 2023
Approve Minutes of February 28, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of February 28, 2023
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 Minutes of February 28, 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)
23 025 Mayor: FY2024 Operating Budget
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 025
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 025 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)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 025
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 025 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)
Approve Order 23 025 (1): 23 025 Mayor: FY2024 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 025 (1)
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Ringius, RyanNo: Reynolds
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 025 (1) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan), Against (1-Reynolds), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 025 (2): 23 025 Mayor: FY2024 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 025 (2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 025 (2) 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)
Approve Order 23 025 (3): 23 025 Mayor: FY2024 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 025 (3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 025 (3) 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)
Approve Order 23 025 (4): 23 025 Mayor: FY2024 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 025 (4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 025 (4) 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)
Approve Order 23 025 (5): 23 025 Mayor: FY2024 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 025 (5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 025 (5) 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)
Approve Order 23 025 (6): 23 025 Mayor: FY2024 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 025 (6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 025 (6) 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)
23 026 Mayor: FY2024 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 026
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 026
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 026 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)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 026
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 026
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 026 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)
Approve Order 23 026 (C1): 23 026 Mayor: FY2024 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 026 (C1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 026 (C1) 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)
Approve Order 23 026 (C2): 23 026 Mayor: FY2024 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 026 (C2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 026 (C2) 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)
Approve Order 23 026 (C3): 23 026 Mayor: FY2024 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 026 (C3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 026 (C3) 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)
Approve Order 23 026 (C4): 23 026 Mayor: FY2024 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 026 (C4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 026 (C4) 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)
Approve Order 23 026 (C5): 23 026 Mayor: FY2024 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 026 (C5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 026 (C5) 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)
23 027 Mayor: FY2024 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 027
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 027 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)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 027
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 027 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)
Approve Order 23 027: 23 027 Mayor: FY2024 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 027
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 027 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)
23 030 Mayor: FY23 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 030
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 030
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 23 030 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 23 030
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 030
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 030 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)
Approve Order 23 030 (1): 23 030 Mayor: FY23 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (1) 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)
Approve Order 23 030 (2): 23 030 Mayor: FY23 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (2) 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)
Approve Order 23 030 (3): 23 030 Mayor: FY23 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (3) 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)
Approve Order 23 030 (4): 23 030 Mayor: FY23 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (4) 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)
Approve Order 23 030 (5): 23 030 Mayor: FY23 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (5) 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)
Approve Order 23 030 (6): 23 030 Mayor: FY23 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (6) 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)
Approve Order 23 030 (7): 23 030 Mayor: FY23 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (7)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (7) 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)
Approve Order 23 030 (8): 23 030 Mayor: FY23 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (8)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 030 (8) 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)
23 035 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Human Resources Salary Reserve Article (FY23 Fire COLA)
Refer Order 23 035 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 035 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 035 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
23 036 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Human Resources Salary Reserve Article (FY23 Utility/Non-Union .5% COLA)
Refer Order 23 036 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 036 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 036 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
23 037 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Human Resources Salary Reserve Article (FY23 Schools COLA)
Refer Order 23 037 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 037 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 037 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
23 038 Mayor: Reappointment - Frank Collins to the Weymouth Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District
Refer Order 23 038 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 038 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 038 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
23 039 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the FY2024 Finance/Administration/Reserve Account (FY2024 Utility/Non-Union/Fire COLA)
Refer Order 23 039 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 039 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 039 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
23 040 National Grid Petition: 5-54 Liberty Street
Refer Order 23 040 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 040 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, RyanNo: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 040 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (1 - O'Brien), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 041 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-102 Definitions
Refer Order 23 041 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 041 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 041 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules 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)
23 042 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-601 Table of Principle Uses
Refer Order 23 042 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 042 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 042 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules 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)
23 043 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-806 Schedule of Off-Street...
Refer Order 23 043 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 043 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 043 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules 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)
23 044 Mayor: Amendment to General Ordinances Chapter 10.10 - Truck Restrictions
Refer Order 23 044 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 044 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 044 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules 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)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:30p.
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 8:30p..”
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