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November 8, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 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: August 22, 2023
Approve Minutes of August 22, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of August 22, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of August 22, 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)
Approval of Minutes: September 5, 2023
Approve Minutes of September 5, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of September 5, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of September 5, 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)
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to January 16, 2024 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to January 16, 2024 at 7:30pm.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012 to January 16, 2024 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)
23 069 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Approve Order 23 069: 23 069 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 069
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 069 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)
23 071 Mayor: Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence Grant for Shared Services
Approve Order 23 071: 23 071 Mayor: Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence Grant for Shared Services
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 071
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 071 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)
National Grid must arrange a pre-construction meeting with Braintree DPW and Braintree Police Department to discuss...
Approve Order 23 072: National Grid must arrange a pre-construction meeting with Braintree DPW and Braintree Police Department to discuss...
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 072
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 072 Second: by Councilor Ryan Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1 - Mackin,), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ryan)
23 073 Mayor: Appointment to Historical Commission, Wesley Painter
Refer Order 23 073 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 073 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 073 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)
23 074 Mayor: Appointment to Historical Commission, Tom Devin
Refer Order 23 074 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 074 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 074 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)
23 075 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Salary Reserves
Refer Order 23 075 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 075 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 075 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)
064 23 Member Maglio: Ross School Crosswalk
Refer item 064 23 to the Committee on Public Safety
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 064 23 to the Committee on Public Safety
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 064 23 to the Committee on Public Safety 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)
062 23 Member Maglio: MWRA Water Expansion Quincy to Weymouth (through Braintree)
Refer item 062 23 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 062 23 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 062 23 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works 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 8:02p.
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 8:02p..”
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