Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

MEMBERS Braintree Town Council Thomas Bowes, Chairman Committee of Ways & Means Shannon Hume, Vice-Chair One JFK Memorial Drive Stephen C. O’Brien, Member Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 Timothy Carey, Member Thomas Whalen, Member MINUTES August 14, 2018 A meeting of the Committee of Ways & Means was held in the Johnson Chambers, Braintree Town Hall, on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 7:00p.m. Councilor Bowes was in the Chair. The Clerk of the Council conducted the roll call. Present: Thomas Bowes, Chairman Shannon Hume, Vice-Chairman Timothy Carey, Member Thomas Whalen, Member Not Present Stephen O’Brien, Member Also Present: Joe Reynolds, Chief of Staff The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed by a moment of silence for all those serving in our armed services, past and present. Approval of Minutes • June 19, 2018 Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Minutes of June 19, 2018 Second: by Councilor Carey Vote: For (3 – Bowes, Carey, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 – O’Brien), Abstain (0) • June 28, 2018 Motion: by Councilor Hume to Approve Minutes of June 28, 2018 Second: by Councilor Carey Vote: For (3 – Bowes, Carey, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 – O’Brien), Abstain (0) New Business • 18 042 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations or take up any action relative thereto Motion read by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council: MOTION: That the Town of Braintree accepts the following gift upon the conditions attached and herein set forth: DONOR GIFT PURPOSE Stephen E. Goldman Family Trust $500.00 Recreation & Community Events August 14, 2018 Ways & Means Committee 1 of 2  Motion: by Councilor Hume to recommend favorable action to the full Council on Order 18 042 Second: by Councilor Carey Vote: For (3 – Bowes, Carey, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 – O’Brien), Abstain (0) • 18 043 Mayor: Appointment – Associate Member to Planning Board or take up any action relative thereto Motion read by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council: MOTION: To Approve the Appointment of Hector Erinna as Associate Member to the Planning Board in accordance with section 3-3 of the Town Charter. Motion: by Councilor Hume to recommend favorable action to the full Council on Order 18 043 Second: by Councilor Carey Vote: For (3 – Bowes, Carey, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 – O’Brien), Abstain (0) Old Business • None It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:47p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Cimino, Clerk of the Council Documents provided for Meeting • Minutes for June 19, 2018 • Minutes for June 28, 2018 • 18 042 Mayor: Acceptance of Donations or take up any action relative thereto • 18 043 Mayor: Appointment – Associate Member to Planning Board or take up any action relative thereto August 14, 2018 Ways & Means Committee 2 of 2