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December 19, 2023
20 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Lawrence Mackin, Elizabeth Maglio, Stephen O'Brien, Joseph Reynolds, David Ringius
Absent: Shannon Hume
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: October 17, 2023
Approve Minutes of October 17, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of October 17, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of October 17, 2023 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (1 - Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
Approval of Minutes: November 8, 2023
Approve Minutes of November 8, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of November 8, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of November 8, 2023 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (1 - Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
Approval of Minutes: November 21, 2023
Approve Minutes of November 21, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of November 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of November 21, 2023 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (1 - Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
Approval of Minutes: December 5, 2023
Approve Minutes of December 5, 2023
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of December 5, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of December 5, 2023 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (1 - Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, 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 Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 076 (1) and Order 23 076 (2).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 076 (1) and Order 23 076 (2). Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (1 - Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
GIS shapefile for the multi-family zoning district. (Tech. Assistance Partners) 4. Submit to EOHLC by 12/31 Director...
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 076 (1) and Order 23 076 (2)
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 076 (1) and Order 23 076 (2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 076 (1) and Order 23 076 (2) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (1 - Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
23 076 Mayor: Zoning amendments
Amendment (Councilor Reynolds) to Order 23 076 (2) to include "Note 9" from Kim Kroha
Councilor Reynolds made a motion to amend Order 23 076 (2) to include "Note 9" from Kim Kroha.
The minutes say only "Motion failed." They do not give a count or say how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Councilor Reynolds made a motion to amend Order 23 076 (2) to include "Note 9" from Kim Kroha. Motion failed..” (Motion: Reynolds)
GIS shapefile for the multi-family zoning district. (Tech. Assistance Partners) 4. Submit to EOHLC by 12/31 Director...
Approve Order 23 076 (1): GIS shapefile for the multi-family zoning district. (Tech. Assistance Partners) 4. Submit to EOHLC by 12/31 Director...
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 076 (1)
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, RyanNo: Mackin, O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 076 (1) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Absent (1 - Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 23 076 (2): GIS shapefile for the multi-family zoning district. (Tech. Assistance Partners) 4. Submit to EOHLC by 12/31 Director...
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 076 (2)
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Ringius, RyanNo: Mackin, O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 076 (2) Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (2 - Mackin, O'Brien), Absent (1 - Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
23 080 Mayor: CPC Appropriation – Request for Appropriation - Fire Station Historic Restoration
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 080
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 080
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 23 080 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (2 – Hume, Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 080 to January 16, 2024 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 080 to January 16, 2024 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 Ryan to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 23 080 to January 16, 2024 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (2 – Hume, Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
23 081 Mayor: Request for Authorization – Braintree Police Axon Contract
Approve Order 23 081: 23 081 Mayor: Request for Authorization – Braintree Police Axon Contract
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 081
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 Order 23 081 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (2 – Hume, Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
23 082 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Human Resources Salary Reserve
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 082
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 082
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 23 082 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (2 – Hume, Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 082
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 082
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 23 082 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (2 – Hume, Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
Approve Order 23 082: 23 082 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Human Resources Salary Reserve
Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 082
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). The minutes name Shannon Hume as the mover, but Shannon Hume is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Order 23 082 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (2 – Hume, Mackin), Abstain (0).” (second: Ringius)
23 083 Mayor: To Accept Massachusetts General Law c. 59 s.5C ½ (additional real estate exemption)
Approve Order 23 083: 23 083 Mayor: To Accept Massachusetts General Law c. 59 s.5C ½ (additional real estate exemption)
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 083
The vote line lists Shannon Hume as voting, but the attendance line does not list this councilor as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Order 23 083 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Mackin, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (2 - Flaherty, Ryan), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
23 084 459 West Street, LLC: Street Acceptance – Del's Way
Refer Order 23 086 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 086 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 23 086 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (2 - Hume, Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
23 085 Mayor: Borrowing Authorization for Animal Control Vehicle
Refer Order 23 086 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 086 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 23 086 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (2 - Hume, Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
23 086 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Salary Reserves
Refer Order 23 086 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 23 086 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 23 086 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ryan, Ringius), Against (0), Absent (2 - Hume, Mackin), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Ringius)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:30p.
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, O'Brien, Reynolds, Ringius, 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 10:30p..”
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