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Braintree Town Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

July 8, 2025

50 recorded votes, 50 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Charles Ryan, David Ringius, Shannon Hume, Julia Flaherty, Joseph Reynolds, Annmary Quilty, Elizabeth Maglio, Meredith Boericke, Peter Morin

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • David Ringius arrived after the meeting began (arrived @8:18).
  • Julia Flaherty took part remotely.

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

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 003

The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 Second: by Councilor Hume Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Hume)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Take off the Table Order 25 003

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Take off the Table Order 25 003

The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Take off the Table Order 25 003 Second: by Councilor Hume Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Hume)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

TABLE Order 25 003 and to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 to August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to TABLE Order 25 003 and to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 to August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm

The vote line lists David Ringius as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to TABLE Order 25 003 and to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 to August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Reynolds, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

25 027 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Plan

Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 027

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 027

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty and David Ringius as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 027 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Flaherty, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Hume)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Table Order 25 027

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Table Order 25 027

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty and David Ringius as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Table Order 25 027 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Flaherty, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Hume)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 027 to August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 027 to August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty and David Ringius as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 027 to August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Flaherty, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Hume)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

25 028 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Capital Budget

Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 028

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 028

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty and David Ringius as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 028 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Flaherty, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Hume)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Table Order 25 028

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Table Order 25 028

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty and David Ringius as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Table Order 25 028 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Flaherty, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Hume)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 028 to August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 028 to August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty and David Ringius as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 028 to August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Flaherty, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Hume)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

25 029 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget

Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 029

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 029

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty and David Ringius as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 029 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Flaherty, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Hume)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Table Order 25 029

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Table Order 25 029

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty and David Ringius as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Table Order 25 029 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Flaherty, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Hume)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 029 to August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 029 to August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty and David Ringius as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 029 to August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Flaherty, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Hume)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

25 030 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds

Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 030

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 030

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty and David Ringius as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 030 Second: by Councilor Morin Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Flaherty, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Morin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing for Order 25 030

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 25 030

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 25 030 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 030 (E1): 25 030 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E1)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E1) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 030 (E2): 25 030 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E2)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E2) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 030 (E3): 25 030 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E3)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E3) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 030 (E4): 25 030 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E4)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E4) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 030 (E5): 25 030 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E5)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E5) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

25 036 Mayor: Rescind Prior Borrowing Authorizations

Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 036

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 036

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 036 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing for Order 25 036

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 25 036

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 25 036 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 036: 25 036 Mayor: Rescind Prior Borrowing Authorizations

Minutes, page 11

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 036

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 036 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 041

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 041

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 041 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing for Order 25 041

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 25 041

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Close the Public Hearing for Order 25 041 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (1): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (1)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (1) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (2): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (2)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (2) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (3): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (3)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (3) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (4): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (4)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (4) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (5): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 13

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (5)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (5) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (6): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 13

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (6)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (6) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (7): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 13

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (7)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (7) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (8): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 13

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (8)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (8) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (9): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 13

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (9)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (9) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (10): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (10)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (10) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (11): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (11)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (11) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (12): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (12)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (12) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 041 (13): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (13)

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (13) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

25 042 Mayor: Appointment of Tree Committee Members

Approve Order 25 042: 25 042 Mayor: Appointment of Tree Committee Members

Minutes, page 15

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 042

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 042 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

25 043 Mayor: Appointment to the Tree Committee - Christopher Hayward

Approve Order 25 043: 25 043 Mayor: Appointment to the Tree Committee - Christopher Hayward

Minutes, page 16

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 043

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 043 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

25 044 Mayor: Appointment to the Tree Committee – Thomas Reynolds

Approve Order 25 044: 25 044 Mayor: Appointment to the Tree Committee – Thomas Reynolds

Minutes, page 16

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Boericke to approve Order 25 044

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty and Joseph Reynolds as absent for this vote (they were at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Boericke to approve Order 25 044 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Flaherty, Reynolds), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Boericke, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

25 045 Mayor: Appointment to the Tree Committee – Rich Inglis

Approve Order 25 045: 25 045 Mayor: Appointment to the Tree Committee – Rich Inglis

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 045

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 045 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

25 046 Mayor: Appointment to the Tree Committee – Benjamin Hulke

Approve Order 25 046: 25 046 Mayor: Appointment to the Tree Committee – Benjamin Hulke

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 046

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 046 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

25 047 Mayor: Appointment to the Tree Committee – Laura Morrison

Approve Order 25 047: 25 047 Mayor: Appointment to the Tree Committee – Laura Morrison

Minutes, page 18

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 047

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 047 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

25 048 Mayor: Appointment to the Tree Committee – Rachel Horak

Approve Order 25 048: 25 048 Mayor: Appointment to the Tree Committee – Rachel Horak

Minutes, page 18

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 048

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 048 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

25 022 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – The Nelson Chin Memorial Fund

WITHDRAW Order 25 022: 25 022 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – The Nelson Chin Memorial Fund

Minutes, page 19

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to WITHDRAW Order 25 022

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to WITHDRAW Order 25 022 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

024 25 Member Morin: CPC Update – Highlands Street Hockey Rink

Table item 024 25

Minutes, page 19

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius Motion to Table item 024 25

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius Motion to Table item 024 25 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

25 049 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – The Nelson Chin Memorial Fund

Approve Order 25 049: 25 049 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation – The Nelson Chin Memorial Fund

Minutes, page 20

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 049

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 049 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

027 25 Executive Session

Enter into Executive Session as stated in 027 25

Minutes, page 21

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to enter into Executive Session as stated in 027 25

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to enter into Executive Session as stated in 027 25 Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

A 10-minute recess: 027 25 Executive Session

Minutes, page 21

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius for a 10-minute recess

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius for a 10-minute recess Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 21

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:50p.

Yes: Boericke, Hume, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, RyanThe 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 8:50p..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

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