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September 9, 2024
15 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Richard Ash, Ian Cain, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, David McCarthy, Daniel Minton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2024-096 - Appropriation - $1,800,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School
Refer to Finance Committee and advertise: 2024-096 - Appropriation - $1,800,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School
Motion by Councillor Harris to refer to Finance Committee and advertise, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2024-096 - Appropriation - $1,800,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School - Mayor Koch Mr. Walker reviewed the request and the need for additional funds and hopes to have the final appropriation before the body later in the fall. He confirmed that this is not an additional cost and will be part of the project total. Motion by Councillor Harris to refer to Finance Committee and advertise, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2024-097 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 375 Zoning - Creation of a Congregate Over 55 Housing Overlay District
Refer to Ordinance Committee and advertise: 2024-097 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 375 Zoning - Creation of a Congregate Over 55 Housing Overlay District
Motion by Councillor Liang refer to Ordinance Committee and advertise, seconded by Councillor Devine
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2024-097 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 375 Zoning - Creation of a Congregate Over 55 Housing Overlay District - Mayor Koch, Councillor Minton Motion by Councillor Liang refer to Ordinance Committee and advertise, seconded by Councillor Devine Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Devine)
Take Agenda item #4 out of order
Councillor McCarthy motioned to take Agenda item #4 out of order,
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Councillor McCarthy motioned to take Agenda item #4 out of order, Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy)
2024-098 - Resolve - Requesting Amendment to Massachusetts Right to Shelter Law
Approve as amended 2024-098 - Resolve - Requesting Amendment to Massachusetts Right to Shelter Law
Motion to approve as amended by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine
The minutes give only the count (6-3), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amended by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 6-3 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2024-100 - Gift - $72,931.37 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. for Animal Control Vehicle
Approve 2024-100 - Gift - $72,931.37 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. for Animal Control Vehicle
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-100 - Gift - $72,931.37 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. for Animal Control Vehicle - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Campbell)
2024-101 - Gift - $7,500.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. for Animal Shelter
Approve 2024-101 - Gift - $7,500.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. for Animal Shelter
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-101 - Gift - $7,500.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. for Animal Shelter - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Campbell)
2024-102 - Gift - $1,000.00 from Father Bill/Mainspring Inc. for IT Classes for HRC Guests
Approve 2024-102 - Gift - $1,000.00 from Father Bill/Mainspring Inc. for IT Classes for HRC Guests
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-102 - Gift - $1,000.00 from Father Bill/Mainspring Inc. for IT Classes for HRC Guests - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Campbell)
2024-103 - Gift - $450.00 from Wollaston Garden Club, Houghs Neck Garden Club & Seaside Gardeners of Squantum for...
Approve 2024-103 - Gift - $450.00 from Wollaston Garden Club, Houghs Neck Garden Club & Seaside Gardeners of Squantum for Natural Resources Plant a Tree
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-103 - Gift - $450.00 from Wollaston Garden Club, Houghs Neck Garden Club & Seaside Gardeners of Squantum for Natural Resources Plant a Tree - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Campbell)
2024-104 - Gift - $300.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. In Memory of Sgt. John Ryan
Approve 2024-104 - Gift - $300.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. In Memory of Sgt. John Ryan
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-104 - Gift - $300.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. In Memory of Sgt. John Ryan - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Campbell)
2024-105 - Gift - $3,000.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2024-105 - Gift - $3,000.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-105 - Gift - $3,000.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Campbell)
2024-106 - Gift - $750.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp
Approve 2024-106 - Gift - $750.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-106 - Gift - $750.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Campbell)
Approval of June 17, 2024 Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 17, 2024
Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Cambell
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Approval of June 17, 2024 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Cambell The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2024-093 - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Town Hill Street
Approve 2024-093 - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Town Hill Street
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-093 - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Town Hill Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Campbell)
2024-094 - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Maypole Road @ 28 Furnace Brook Parkway Public Works Chair Harris...
Approve 2024-094 - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Maypole Road @ 28 Furnace Brook Parkway Public Works Chair Harris requested that a streetlight also be installed on the...
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-094 - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Maypole Road @ 28 Furnace Brook Parkway Public Works Chair Harris requested that a streetlight also be installed on the new pole. Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2024-095 - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 28-38 Parkhurst St & Winthrop Street
Approve 2024-095 - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 28-38 Parkhurst St & Winthrop Street
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-095 - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 28-38 Parkhurst St & Winthrop Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
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