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September 5, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 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
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
- Joseph Reynolds took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: May 2, 2023
Approve Minutes of May 2, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of May 2, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of May 2, 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 November 8, 2023 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to November 8, 2023 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to November 8, 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)
23 053 Mayor: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 053
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 053
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 053 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 23 053
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 053
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 053 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 23 053: 23 053 Mayor: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 053
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 053 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ryan)
National Grid must arrange a pre-construction meeting with Braintree the DPW to discuss utility corridor assignment....
Approve Order 23 054: National Grid must arrange a pre-construction meeting with Braintree the DPW to discuss utility corridor assignment....
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 054
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 054 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ryan)
Approve Order 23 055: National Grid must arrange a pre-construction meeting with Braintree the DPW to discuss utility corridor assignment....
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 055
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 055 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ryan)
23 056 National Grid Petition: 142 – 204 Hobart St
Refer Order 23 056 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 056 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 056 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
23 057 National Grid Petition: Parkside Cr, Gale Ave, Rita Rd
Refer Order 23 057 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 057 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 057 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
058 23 Member Hume: New Police Chief – 30 Days in Review
Refer item 058 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 058 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 058 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
23 059 Mayor: Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund
Refer Order 23 059 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 059 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 059 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
23 060 Mayor: Opioid Settlement Funds
Refer Order 23 060 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 060 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 060 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
055 23 Member O'Brien: Covanta Transfer Station
Refer item 055 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 055 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 055 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
056 23 Member O'Brien: Understanding the current status of the MBTA Communities Compliance Plan
Refer item 056 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 056 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 056 23 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:15p.
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 9:15p..”
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