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November 21, 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: September 19, 2023
Approve Minutes of September 19, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of September 19, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of September 19, 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)
23 070 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Approve Order 23 070: 23 070 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 070
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 070 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)
23 073 Mayor: Appointment to Historical Commission, Wesley Painter
Approve Order 23 073: 23 073 Mayor: Appointment to Historical Commission, Wesley Painter
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 073
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 073 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
Approve Order 23 074: 23 074 Mayor: Appointment to Historical Commission, Tom Devin
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 074
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 074 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
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 075
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 075
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 075 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)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 075
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 075
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 075 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)
Approve Order 23 075: 23 075 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Salary Reserves
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 075
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 075 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)
23 077 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Refer Order 23 077 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 077 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 077 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)
23 078 Home Rule Petition-Retirement of Braintree Police Officer William R. Cushing, Jr
Refer Order 23 078 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 078 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 078 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)
23 076 (1) Braintree Planning Board: MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay Districts (MCMOD) - Zoning Text...
Refer Order 23 076(1) to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 076(1) to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 076(1) to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules 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)
23 076 (2) Braintree Planning Board: MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay Districts (MCMOD) - Zoning Text...
Refer Order 23 076(2) to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 076(2) to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 076(2) to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules 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)
23 079 Resident Petition: 68 French Avenue
Refer Order 23 079 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 079 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 079 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 8:00p.
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 8:00p..”
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