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December 5, 2023
16 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Shannon Hume, Lawrence Mackin, Elizabeth Maglio, Stephen O'Brien, Joseph Reynolds, David Ringius
Absent: Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: October 3, 2023
Approve Minutes of October 3, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Minutes of October 3, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Minutes of October 3, 2023 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (2 - Flaherty, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 078 Home Rule Petition-Retirement of Braintree Police Officer William R. Cushing, Jr
Approve Order 23 078: 23 078 Home Rule Petition-Retirement of Braintree Police Officer William R. Cushing, Jr
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 078
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 078 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (2 - Flaherty, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 077 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 077
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 077
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 Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 077 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 077
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 077
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 Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 077 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 23 077 (1): 23 077 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 077 (1)
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 23 077 (1) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 23 077 (2): 23 077 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 077 (2)
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 23 077 (2) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 23 077 (3): 23 077 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 077 (3)
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 23 077 (3) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 23 077 (4): 23 077 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 077 (4)
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 23 077 (4) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 076 (2) Braintree Planning Board: MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay Districts (MCMOD) - Zoning Text...
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 076 (1) and Order 23 076 (2)
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 076 (1) and Order 23 076 (2).
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 Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 076 (1) and Order 23 076 (2). Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 076 (1) and Order 23 076 (2) to December 19, 2023 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Hume to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 076 (1) and Order 23 076 (2) to December 19, 2023 at 7:30pm.
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 Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 076 (1) and Order 23 076 (2) to December 19, 2023 at 7:30pm. Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
066 23
Accept item 066 23
Motion: by Councilor Hume to accept item 066 23
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 accept item 066 23 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 080 Mayor: CPC Appropriation – Request for Appropriation - Fire Station Historic Restoration
Refer Order 23 080 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Hume to refer Order 23 080 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 Hume to refer Order 23 080 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 081 Mayor: Request for Authorization – Braintree Police Axon Contract
Refer Order 23 081 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Hume to refer Order 23 081 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 Hume to refer Order 23 081 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 082 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Human Resources Salary Reserve
Refer Order 23 082 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Hume to refer Order 23 082 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Yes: Boericke, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, RingiusNo: O'BrienThe 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 refer Order 23 082 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (1 - O'Brien), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
23 083 Mayor: To Accept Massachusetts General Law c. 59 s.5C ½ (additional real estate exemption)
Refer Order 23 083 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Hume to refer Order 23 083 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Yes: Boericke, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, RingiusNo: O'BrienThe 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 refer Order 23 083 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (1 - O'Brien), Absent (3 - Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Hume, second: Ringius)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:42p.
Yes: Boericke, Hume, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, RingiusThe 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 8:42p..”
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