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May 29, 2024
44 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
During the meeting:
- Julia Flaherty arrived after the meeting began (arrived @7:08).
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: April 30, 2024
Approve Minutes of April 30, 2024
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Minutes of April 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Minutes of April 30, 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)
Approval of Minutes: May 7, 2024
Approve Minutes of April 30, 2024
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Minutes of April 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Minutes of April 30, 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 23 080
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 23 080
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for 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 on Order 23 080 to June 18, 2024 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing on Order 23 080 to June 18, 2024 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing on Order 23 080 to June 18, 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)
24 020 Mayor: FY2025 Operating Budget
Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 020
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 020 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 24 020
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 020
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 020 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 24 020 (1): 24 020 Mayor: FY2025 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (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 24 020 (2): 24 020 Mayor: FY2025 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (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 24 020 (3): 24 020 Mayor: FY2025 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (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)
Approve Order 24 020 (4): 24 020 Mayor: FY2025 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (4) 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 24 020 (5): 24 020 Mayor: FY2025 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (5) 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 24 020 (6): 24 020 Mayor: FY2025 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (6) 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 24 020 (7): 24 020 Mayor: FY2025 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (7)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (7) 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 24 020 (8): 24 020 Mayor: FY2025 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (8)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (8) 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 24 020 (9): 24 020 Mayor: FY2025 Operating Budget
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (9)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 020 (9) 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
Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 021 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 24 021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 021 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 24 021 (C1): 24 021 Mayor: FY2025 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 021 (C1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 021 (C1) 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 24 021 (C2): 24 021 Mayor: FY2025 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 021 (C2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 021 (C2) 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 24 021 (C3): 24 021 Mayor: FY2025 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 021 (C3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 021 (C3) 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 24 021 (C4): 24 021 Mayor: FY2025 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 021 (C4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 021 (C4) 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 24 021 (C5): 24 021 Mayor: FY2025 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 021 (C5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 021 (C5) 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
Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 022
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 022 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 24 022
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 022 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 24 022: 24 022 Mayor: FY2025 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 022 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)
24 024 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Plan
Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 024
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 024 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 24 024
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 024 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 24 024: 24 024 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Plan
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 024
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 024 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)
24 025 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Projects (General Fund Bonding)
Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 025
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 025 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 24 025
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 025 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 24 025: 24 025 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Projects (General Fund Bonding)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 025 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)
24 026 Mayor: Request for Appropriations – Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Projects (Enterprise Fund) or take up
Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 026
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 026
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 24 026 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 24 026
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 026
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 24 026 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 24 026 (E1): 24 026 Mayor: Request for Appropriations – Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Projects (Enterprise Fund) or take up
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 026 (E1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 026 (E1) 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 24 026 (E2): 24 026 Mayor: Request for Appropriations – Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Projects (Enterprise Fund) or take up
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 026 (E2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 026 (E2) 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 24 026 (E3): 24 026 Mayor: Request for Appropriations – Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Projects (Enterprise Fund) or take up
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 026 (E3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 026 (E3) 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 24 026 (E4): 24 026 Mayor: Request for Appropriations – Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Projects (Enterprise Fund) or take up
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 026 (E4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 026 (E4) 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 24 026 (E5): 24 026 Mayor: Request for Appropriations – Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Projects (Enterprise Fund) or take up
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 026 (E5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 026 (E5) 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 24 026 (E6): 24 026 Mayor: Request for Appropriations – Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Projects (Enterprise Fund) or take up
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 026 (E6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 24 026 (E6) 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)
004 24
Adopt new Town Council Rule 66
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to adopt new Town Council Rule 66
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to adopt new Town Council Rule 66 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)
Review and adopt Town Council Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to review and adopt Town Council Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to review and adopt Town Council Rules 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)
015 24
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Item 015 24
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Item 015 24
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Item 015 24 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)
016 24
Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Item 016 24
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Item 016 24
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Item 016 24 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 9:37 p.
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 9:37 p..”
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