Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

Braintree Town Council MEMBERS Joseph Reynolds, Chairman Committee of Ways & Means Julia Flaherty, Vice-Chairwoman One JFK Memorial Drive Elizabeth Maglio, Member Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 MINUTES Tuesday, July 18, 2023 A meeting of the Committee of Ways & Means was held in Johnson Chambers on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 6:43pm. Councilor Flaherty was in the Chair. Clerk of the Council, Susan Cimino conducted the roll call. Present: Julia Flaherty, Vice-Chairwoman Elizabeth Maglio, Member Not Present: Joseph Reynolds, Chairman Also Present: Margaret Laforest, Chief of Staff Vincent Fountaine, Veteran’s Agent Cindy DePina, Director of Human Resources Approval of Minutes • March 7, 2023 Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve the minutes of March 7, 2023. Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve the minutes of March 7, 2023. Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (2–Flaherty, Maglio), Against (0), Absent (1 - Reynolds), Abstain (0) • March 21, 2023 Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve the minutes of March 21, 2023. Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve the minutes of March 21, 2023. Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (2–Flaherty, Maglio), Against (0), Absent (1 - Reynolds), Abstain (0) Old Business • None July 18, 2023 Ways & Means Committee 1 of 2 New Business • 23 046 Mayor: Inter-Municipal Veterans’ Services Agreement or take up any action relative thereto Vice-Chairwoman Flaherty asked if anyone would like to speak on Order 23 046. Vincent Fountaine said this agreement is with the Town of Holbrook and the Town of Avon. It is really to help them out. They are small communities. As the Veterans' Services Officers for the Towns of Avon and Holbrook are retiring, we were approached with an opportunity to regionalize services with our neighboring communities. The lntermunicipal agreement will designate the Town of Braintree to provide services to veterans in Avon and Holbrook. The funding will allow Veterans' Services to fund additional hours for staff. Each town will pay Braintree a pro-rata share. Councilor Maglio asked what are the 2 groups you will be assisting? Vincent Fountaine said there is Chapter 115 assisting widows and children with financial assistance by paying and getting reimbursement from the state. Director DePina stated this is a 3-year agreement. It will have to be renewed. Councilor Maglio asked will the other towns pay their share? Vincent Fountaine said yes, the reimbursement will go through their Treasury’s office(s). Vice-Chairwoman Flaherty asked if there is a Motion for Order 23 046. Motion read by Councilor Maglio for favorable recommendation to the full Council. Motion: Authorizing Mayor Charles C. Kokoros to submit a letter to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans' Services for consideration of an lntermunicipal Agreement for Veterans Services. Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 23 046 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (2–Flaherty, Maglio), Against (0), Absent (1 - Reynolds), Abstain (0) • 23 047 Mayor: FY23 Supplemental Appropriation #3 or take up any action relative thereto (WITHDRAWN) This measure has been withdrawn by the Mayor’s office. No further action required. It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:54p.m. by Roll Call Vote. Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Cimino Clerk of the Council Documents provided for Meeting • 23 046 Mayor: Inter-Municipal Veterans’ Services Agreement or take up any action relative thereto July 18, 2023 Ways & Means Committee 2 of 2