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March 18, 2025
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Ryan, David Ringius, Shannon Hume, Julia Flaherty, Joseph Reynolds, Annmary Quilty, Elizabeth Maglio, Meredith Boericke, Peter Morin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
25 003 Mayor: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments - Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Ordinance and Associated Text...
Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 003
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 003
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 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 25 003 to April 1, 2025 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Boericke to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 to April 1, 2025 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 to April 1, 2025 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Ringius)
25 006 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 006
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 006 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)
Continue the Public Hearing for Order 25 006 Motion #1 to April 1, 2025 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 25 006 Motion #1 to April 1, 2025 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue the Public Hearing for Order 25 006 Motion #1 to April 1, 2025 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)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 25 006 Motions 2 through 8
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 25 006 Motions 2 through 8
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 25 006 Motions 2 through 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)
Table Order 25 006 (1)
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Table Order 25 006 (1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Table Order 25 006 (1) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 006 (2): 25 006 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (2)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (2) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 006 (3): 25 006 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (3) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 006 (4): 25 006 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (4) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 006 (5): 25 006 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (5)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (5) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 006 (6): 25 006 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (6)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (6) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 006 (7): 25 006 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (7)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (7) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Approve Order 25 006 (8): 25 006 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #2
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (8)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 006 (8) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 007 Mayor: Appointment - Peter Matchak as Director of Planning & Community Development
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 25 007
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 25 007
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 25 007 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 008 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #3
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 25 008
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 25 008
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 25 008 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 009 Mayor: Transfer Funds for Braintree Maintenance Association Salary Reserve
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 25 009
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 25 009
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 25 009 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 010 Mayor: Appointment - Emily McGinley as Community Member of the School Building Committee
Table Order 25 010
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Table Order 25 010
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Table Order 25 010 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 011 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation - Festival of Trees
Approve Order 25 011: 25 011 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation - Festival of Trees
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 011
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 011 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 012 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation - Interstate Outdoor
Approve Order 25 012: 25 012 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation - Interstate Outdoor
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 012
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 012 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
25 013 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation - Lamar Central Outdoor
Approve Order 25 013: 25 013 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation - Lamar Central Outdoor
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 013
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 013 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
011 25 Mayor: Bond Rating Update
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means item 011 25
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means item 011 25
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to refer to the Committee of Ways & Means item 011 25 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 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 9:15 p..”
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