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June 20, 2023
25 recorded votes, 2 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.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: March 21, 2023
Approve Minutes of March 21, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of March 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of March 21, 2023 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)
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, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Public Hearing
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to September 5, 2023 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to September 5, 2023 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to September 5, 2023 at 7:30pm 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)
23 004 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, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Public Hearing
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 004 to September 5, 2023 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 004 to September 5, 2023 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 004 to September 5, 2023 at 7:30pm 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)
23 041 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-102 Definitions (Production...
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 041
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 041.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 041. 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)
Public Hearing
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 041 to August 1, 2023 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 041 to August 1, 2023 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 041 to August 1, 2023 at 7:30pm 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)
23 042 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-601 Table of Principle Uses
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 042
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 042.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 042. 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)
Public Hearing
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 042 to August 1, 2023 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 042 to August 1, 2023 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 042 to August 1, 2023 at 7:30pm 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)
23 043 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-806 Schedule of Off-Street...
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 043
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 043.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 043. 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)
Public Hearing
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 043 to August 1, 2023 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 043 to August 1, 2023 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 043 to August 1, 2023 at 7:30pm 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)
23 038 Mayor: Reappointment - Frank Collins to the Weymouth Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District
Approve Order 23 038: 23 038 Mayor: Reappointment - Frank Collins to the Weymouth Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 038
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 038 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)
23 040 National Grid Petition: 5-54 Liberty Street
Approve Order 23 040: 23 040 National Grid Petition: 5-54 Liberty Street
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 040
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, RyanNo: O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 040 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (1 - O'Brien), Absent (1- Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 044 Mayor: Amendment to General Ordinances Chapter 10.10 - Truck Restrictions
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 044
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 044
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 044 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 23 044
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 044
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 044 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 23 044: 23 044 Mayor: Amendment to General Ordinances Chapter 10.10 - Truck Restrictions
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 044
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 044 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)
Policy advocacy with DEP and the state house There is a membership fee associated with joining the SSRC, which is...
Approve Order 23 045: Policy advocacy with DEP and the state house There is a membership fee associated with joining the SSRC, which is...
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 045
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 045 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)
23 046 Mayor: Inter-Municipal Veterans' Services Agreement
Refer Order 23 046 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 046 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 046 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)
23 047 Mayor: FY23 Supplemental Appropriation #3
Refer Order 23 047 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 047 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 047 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)
039 23 Member Maglio: Holland Project Status
Refer item 039 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 039 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 039 23 to the Committee on Community Planning 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)
040 23 Member Maglio: Penniman Park Status
Refer item 040 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 040 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 040 23 to the Committee on Community Planning 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)
041 23 Member Maglio: Sewage Outflow Status
Refer item 041 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 041 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 041 23 to the Committee on Community Planning 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)
042 23 Member Maglio: Emergency Evacuation Plan Status
Refer item 042 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 042 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 042 23 to the Committee on Community Planning 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)
043 23 Member Maglio: Master Plan Steering Committee Update
Refer item 043 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 043 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 043 23 to the Committee on Community Planning 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 9:35p.
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 9:35p..”
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