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 July 16, 2019 A meeting of the Committee of Ways & Means was held in the Cahill Auditorium, Braintree Town Hall, on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 6:30p.m. Councilor Bowes was in the Chair. The Clerk of the Council conducted the roll call. Present: Thomas Bowes, Chairman Shannon Hume, Vice-Chair Stephen C. O’Brien, Member Timothy Carey, Member Thomas Whalen, Member Also Present: Christine Stickney, Director of Planning & Community Development 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 • May 8, 2019 Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Minutes of May 8, 2019 Second: by Councilor Carey Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) • May 13, 2019 Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Minutes of May 13, 2019 Second: by Councilor Carey Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) • May 20, 2019 Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Minutes of May 20, 2019 Second: by Councilor Carey Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) July 16, 2019 Ways & Means Committee 1 of 2 • May 28, 2019 Motion: by Councilor Hume to approve Minutes of May 28, 2019 Second: by Councilor Carey Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) New Business • 19 020 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Community Preservation Project - Armstrong Dam Public Access or take up any action relative thereto (Public Hearing at full Council) Christine Stickney, stated this will allow for public access along the Monatiquot River. Motion made by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council. MOTION read by Councilor Hume: MOTION: That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44B of the General Laws and with the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee, a total amount of $17,500 be appropriated from the Unreserved Fund for Braintree's local match for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program-Action Grant from the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, said funds are to be expended under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee and the Director of Planning and Community Development. Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council Second: by Councilor Carey Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) Old Business • None It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:34p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Cimino Clerk of the Council Documents provided for Meeting • 19 020 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Community Preservation Project - Armstrong Dam Public Access July 16, 2019 Ways & Means Committee 2 of 2