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February 27, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Ryan, David Ringius, Shannon Hume, Julia Flaherty, Joseph Reynolds, Elizabeth Maglio, Annmary Quilty, Meredith Boericke, Peter Morin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: February 6, 2024
Approve Minutes of February 6, 2024
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Minutes of February 6, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Minutes of February 6, 2024 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
23 086 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Salary Reserves
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, Order 23 080, and Order 23 086
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, Order 23 080, and Order 23 086.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, Order 23 080, and Order 23 086. Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, Order 23 080, and Order 23 086 to March 19, 2024 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, Order 23 080, and Order 23 086 to March 19, 2024 at 7:30pm.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, Order 23 080, and Order 23 086 to March 19, 2024 at 7:30pm. Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
24 005 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – Livery Van
Approve Order 24 005: 24 005 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – Livery Van
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 005
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 005 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
24 006 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - CPC Appropriation – Daughraty Pickleball Courts Acoustic Sound Panels
Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 006
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 006 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 006
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 006 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 24 006: 24 006 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - CPC Appropriation – Daughraty Pickleball Courts Acoustic Sound Panels
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 006 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
24 007 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - CPC Appropriation – Independence Manor Window Replacement
Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 007
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 007 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 007
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 007 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 24 007: 24 007 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - CPC Appropriation – Independence Manor Window Replacement
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 007 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
24 008 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Core Project Braintree High School
Approve Order 24 008: 24 008 Superintendent of Schools: MSBA Statement of Interest Core Project Braintree High School
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 008
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 008 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
24 010 Mayor: Appointment of Michael Esmond as Director of Municipal Finance
Refer Order24 010 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 010 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 010 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
24 011 Mayor: Appointment of K.P. Law as Town Solicitor
Refer Order 24 011 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 24 011 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 24 011 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
24 012 National Grid: Petition – 505 Commercial Street
Refer Order 24 012 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 24 012 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 24 012 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:02p.
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 9:02p..”
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