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October 3, 2023
19 recorded votes, 2 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:
- Charles Ryan took part remotely.
- Lawrence Mackin took part remotely.
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: May 30, 2023
Take off the Table Minutes of May 30, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Take off the Table Minutes of May 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Take off the Table Minutes of May 30, 2023 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Approve Minutes of May 30, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Minutes of May 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Minutes of May 30, 2023 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Approval of Minutes: June 6, 2023
Approve Minutes of June 6, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Minutes of June 6, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Minutes of June 6, 2023 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 051 Town Council: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments related to "Tree Protection", Amend Section 135-702 Landscape...
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 051
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 051
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 051 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 051 to October 17, 2023 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 051 to October 17, 2023 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 051 to October 17, 2023 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
National Grid must arrange a pre-construction meeting with Braintree DPW and Braintree Police Department to discuss...
Approve Order 23 056: National Grid must arrange a pre-construction meeting with Braintree DPW and Braintree Police Department to discuss...
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 056
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 056 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 23 057: National Grid must arrange a pre-construction meeting with Braintree DPW and Braintree Police Department to discuss...
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 057
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 057 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 23 062: National Grid must arrange a pre-construction meeting with Braintree DPW and Braintree Police Department to discuss...
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 062
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 062 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
The Braintree DPW shall reserve the right to reject the work and require replacement if it does not meet quality...
Approve Order 23 063: The Braintree DPW shall reserve the right to reject the work and require replacement if it does not meet quality...
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 063
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 063 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 059 Mayor: Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 059
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 059
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 059 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 059
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 059
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 059 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 23 059: 23 059 Mayor: Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 059
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 059 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
addresses mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other behavior health needs that occur together...
Approve Order 23 060: addresses mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other behavior health needs that occur together...
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 060
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 060 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 064 Mayor: Appointment of Carl Johnson to the Braintree Historical Commission
Approve Order 23 064: 23 064 Mayor: Appointment of Carl Johnson to the Braintree Historical Commission
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 064
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 064 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 065 Mayor: Appointment of Christopher Griffin to the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee
Approve Order 23 065: 23 065 Mayor: Appointment of Christopher Griffin to the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 065
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 065 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 066 Mayor: Appointment of Will Schreefer to the Conservation Commission
Approve Order 23 066: 23 066 Mayor: Appointment of Will Schreefer to the Conservation Commission
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 066
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 066 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 067 Mayor: Appointment of Dave Storlazzi to the Planning Board
Approve Order 23 067: 23 067 Mayor: Appointment of Dave Storlazzi to the Planning Board
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 067
Yes: Boericke, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, RyanNo: Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 067 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan), Against (4 - Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 068 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Approve Order 23 068: 23 068 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 068
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 068 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:01p.
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 9:01p..”
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