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April 30, 2024
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Ryan, David Ringius, Meredith Boericke, Julia Flaherty, Shannon Hume, Joseph Reynolds, Elizabeth Maglio, Annmary Quilty, Peter Morin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: April 2, 2024
Approve Minutes of April 2, 2024
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Minutes of April 2, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Minutes of April 2, 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)
23 080 Mayor: CPC Appropriation – Request for Appropriation - Fire Station Historic Restoration
Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, and Order 23 080
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, and Order 23 080.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, and Order 23 080. 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, and Order 23 080, to May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, and Order 23 080, to May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 22 012, and Order 23 080, to May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm. 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)
24 009 The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston: Petition for Zoning Map Amendments - 338 Elm Street (Map 2071/Plot...
Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 009
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 009 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 24 009
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 009 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 24 009: 24 009 The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston: Petition for Zoning Map Amendments - 338 Elm Street (Map 2071/Plot...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 009 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)
24 016 Planning Board: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments Section 135-608 Floodplain Protection District (Public Hearing)
Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 016
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 016
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 016 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 24 016
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 016
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 016 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 24 016: 24 016 Planning Board: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments Section 135-608 Floodplain Protection District (Public Hearing)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 016
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 016 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)
24 017 Mayor: FY2024 Supplemental Appropriation #1
Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 017
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 017
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 017 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 24 017
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 017
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 017 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 24 017 (1): 24 017 Mayor: FY2024 Supplemental Appropriation #1
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 017 (1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 017 (1) 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 24 017 (2): 24 017 Mayor: FY2024 Supplemental Appropriation #1
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 017 (2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 017 (2) 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 24 017 (3): 24 017 Mayor: FY2024 Supplemental Appropriation #1
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 017 (3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 017 (3) 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)
24 023 Mayor: Authorization to hold a special election asking voters whether they approve of an increase to the...
Approve Order24 023: 24 023 Mayor: Authorization to hold a special election asking voters whether they approve of an increase to the...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order24 023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order24 023 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)
24 028 Town Clerk: Call of the SPECIAL Election June 15, 2024
Approve Order24 028: 24 028 Town Clerk: Call of the SPECIAL Election June 15, 2024
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order24 028
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order24 028 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)
24 029 Town Clerk: Early Vote by Mail Opt Out for SPECIAL Election June 15, 2024
Approve Order24 029: 24 029 Town Clerk: Early Vote by Mail Opt Out for SPECIAL Election June 15, 2024
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order24 029
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order24 029 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)
24 018 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – The Nelson Chin Memorial Fund
Refer Order24 018 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 018 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 018 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)
24 019 Mayor: FY2024 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Refer Order24 019 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 019 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 019 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)
24 020 Mayor: FY2025 Operating Budget
Refer Order24 020 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 020 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 020 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)
24 021 Mayor: FY2025 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Refer Order24 021 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 021 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 021 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)
24 022 Mayor: FY2025 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds
Refer Order24 022 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 022 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer Order24 022 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)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:20p.
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 10:20p..”
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