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October 17, 2023
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Shannon Hume, Elizabeth Maglio, Joseph Reynolds, Lawrence Mackin
Absent: David Ringius, Stephen O'Brien
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: June 20, 2023
Approve Minutes of April 25, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of April 25, 2023
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 April 25, 2023 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approval of Minutes: July 18, 2023
Approve Minutes of April 25, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of April 25, 2023
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 April 25, 2023 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approval of Minutes: August 1, 2023
Approve Minutes of April 25, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of April 25, 2023
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 April 25, 2023 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 050
Approve Order 23 050
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 050
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 Hume to approve Order 23 050 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ryan)
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 Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 051
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 23 051 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Replacement trees are specified to be non-cultivar, native species (See General Ordinance Section 12.30.050, a)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 051
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 051
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 051 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 051: Replacement trees are specified to be non-cultivar, native species (See General Ordinance Section 12.30.050, a)
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 051
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 Hume to approve Order 23 051 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ryan)
23 069 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Refer Order 23 069 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 069 to the Committee of Ways & Means
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 refer Order 23 069 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 070 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Refer Order 23 070 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 070 to the Committee of Ways & Means
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 refer Order 23 070 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 071 Mayor: Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence Grant for Shared Services
Refer Order 23 071 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 071 to the Committee of Ways & Means
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 refer Order 23 071 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
005 23 Member Maglio: Rodent (Rat) Ordinance
Refer item 005 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 005 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 refer item 005 23 to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
006 23 Member Maglio: ADA/Accessibility Ordinance
Refer item 006 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 006 23 to the Committee on Community Planning
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 refer item 006 23 to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
062 23 Member Maglio: MWRA- Water Expansion Quincy to Weymouth
Refer item 062 23to the Committee on Community Planning
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 062 23to the Committee on Community Planning
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 refer item 062 23to the Committee on Community Planning Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
23 072 National Grid Petition: Washington Street, Bellevue Av, Standish Av, Park Av, Massachusetts Av, Winthrop Av,...
Refer Order 23 072 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 072 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
The vote line lists Lawrence Mackin 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 refer Order 23 072 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:18p.
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, 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 8:18p..”
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