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April 29, 2025
21 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
Approval of Minutes: February 25, 2025
Approve the minutes of February 25, 2025
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the minutes of February 25, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the minutes of February 25, 2025 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: March 4, 2025
Approve the minutes of March 4, 2025
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the minutes of March 4, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the minutes of March 4, 2025 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: March 18, 2025
Approve the minutes of March 18, 2025
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the minutes of March 18, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the minutes of March 18, 2025 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)
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 June 3, 2025 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 to June 3, 2025 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 to June 3, 2025 at 7:30pm 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)
25 006 Mayor: Supplemental Appropriation #2
Open the Public Hearing on Order 25 006
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing on Order 25 006
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing on Order 25 006 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)
CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 006 to May 27, 2025 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 006 to May 27, 2025 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 006 to May 27, 2025 at 7:30pm 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)
Any concrete sidewalk panels disturbed by the work as well as any accent brick banding shall be replaced in-kind as...
Approve Order 25 017: Any concrete sidewalk panels disturbed by the work as well as any accent brick banding shall be replaced in-kind as...
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 017
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 017 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)
028 24
Take off the Table Item 028 24 Motion #2
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Take off the Table Item 028 24 Motion #2
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Take off the Table Item 028 24 Motion #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)
Table Item 028 24 Motion #2
Motion: by Councilor Morin to Table Item 028 24 Motion #2
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Morin to Table Item 028 24 Motion #2 Second: by Councilor Ringius Vote: For (9 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Morin, second: Ringius)
25 022 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – The Nelson Chin Memorial Fund
Approve Order 25 022: 25 022 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – The Nelson Chin Memorial Fund
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 022 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)
25 018 Mayor: FY2026 Operating Budget
Refer Order 25 018 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 018 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 018 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
25 019 Mayor: FY2026 Budget – Community Preservation Committee
Refer Order 25 019 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 019 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 019 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
25 020 Mayor: FY2026 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds
Refer Order 25 020 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 020 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 020 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
25 023 Mayor: Appointment to the Weymouth-Braintree Recreation – Conservation District Board of Directors –...
Refer Order 25 023 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 023 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 023 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
25 024 Mayor: Establish Special Education Special Purpose Stabilization Fund
Refer Order 25 024 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 024 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 024 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
25 025 Mayor: Increase Maximum Household Senior Work Off Program Amount
Refer Order 25 025 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 025 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 025 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
25 026 Mayor: Establish a Building Maintenance Revolving Fund
Refer Order 25 026 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 026 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 026 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
016 25 Member Boericke: FY2026 Budget Discussions/Revisions
Refer Item 016 25 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Item 016 25 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Item 016 25 to the Committee of Ways & Means 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)
25 021 Mayor: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments - Section 135-608 Floodplain Protection District
Refer Order 25 021 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 021 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 021 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules 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 8:38p.
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 8:38p..”
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