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August 1, 2023
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Shannon Hume, Lawrence Mackin, Elizabeth Maglio, Stephen O'Brien, Joseph Reynolds, David Ringius
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: April 25, 2023
Approve Minutes of April 25, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of April 25, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of April 25, 2023 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)
23 041 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 (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 23 041
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 041
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 041 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 23 041: 23 041 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-102 Definitions (Production...
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 041
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 041 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ryan)
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 (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 23 042
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 042
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 042 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 23 042: 23 042 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-601 Table of Principle Uses
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 042
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 042 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...
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 (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 23 043
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 043
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 043 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 23 043: 23 043 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-806 Schedule of Off-Street...
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 043
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 043 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)
23 049 Mayor: CPC Appropriation - Smelt Brook Restoration Study, 2023 Addendum, FY23 CPA Application
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 049
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 049
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 049 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 23 049
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 049
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 049 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 23 049: 23 049 Mayor: CPC Appropriation - Smelt Brook Restoration Study, 2023 Addendum, FY23 CPA Application
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 049
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 049 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)
23 052 Mayor: Appointment – Timothy Cohoon, Braintree Police Chief
Refer Order 23 052 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 052 to the Committee of Ways & Means
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin and Stephen O'Brien as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 052 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 053 Mayor: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Refer Order 23 053 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 053 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin and Stephen O'Brien as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 053 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Mackin, O'Brien), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:15p.
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, 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 8:15p..”
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