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April 2, 2024
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Ryan, David Ringius, Shannon Hume, Joseph Reynolds, Elizabeth Maglio, Annmary Quilty, Peter Morin
Absent: Julia Flaherty, Meredith Boericke
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: March 19, 2024
Approve Minutes of March 19, 2024
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Minutes of March 19, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Minutes of March 19, 2024 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
24 009 The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston: Petition for Zoning Map Amendments - 338 Elm Street (Map 2071/Plot...
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, Order 23 080, and Order 24 009
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, Order 23 080, and Order 24 009.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, Order 23 080, and Order 24 009. Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, Order 23 080, and Order 24 009 to April 30, 2024 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, Order 23 080, and Order 24 009 to April 30, 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 24 009 to April 30, 2024 at 7:30pm. Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
23 086 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Salary Reserves
Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 086
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 086
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 086 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 086
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 086
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 23 086 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 086 (1): 23 086 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Salary Reserves
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 23 086 (1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 23 086 (1) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 086 (2): 23 086 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Salary Reserves
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 23 086 (2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 23 086 (2) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 086 (3): 23 086 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Salary Reserves
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 23 086 (3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 23 086 (3) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
Approve Order 23 086 (4): 23 086 Mayor: Transfer Funds from the Salary Reserves
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 23 086 (4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 23 086 (4) Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
24 013 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - CPC Appropriation–Watson Park, Delorey Field Rehabilitation Additional Funds
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 Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 013
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 013
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 013 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
Approve Order 24 006: 24 013 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - CPC Appropriation–Watson Park, Delorey Field Rehabilitation Additional Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 006 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
24 014 Mayor: Appointment of Christopher Shipps as Human Resources Director
Approve Order 24 014: 24 014 Mayor: Appointment of Christopher Shipps as Human Resources Director
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 014
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 014 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
24 015 Mayor: Appointment of Kristina O'Connell as Treasurer/Collector
Approve Order 24 015: 24 015 Mayor: Appointment of Kristina O'Connell as Treasurer/Collector
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 015
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 015 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
24 017 Mayor: FY2024 Supplemental Appropriation #1
Refer Order24 017 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 017 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 017 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
24 016 Planning Board: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments Section 135-608 Floodplain Protection District
Refer Order 24 016 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 24 016 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order 24 016 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2 - Boericke, Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Hume)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:47p.
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 8:47p..”
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