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, December 5, 2023 A meeting of the Committee of Ways & Means was held in Johnson Chambers on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:30pm. Councilor Reynolds was in the Chair. Clerk of the Council, Susan Cimino conducted the roll call. Present: Joseph Reynolds, Chairman Elizabeth Maglio, Member Not Present: Julia Flaherty, Vice-Chairwoman Also Present: Margaret Laforest, Chief of Staff Timothy Cohoon, Braintree Police Chief Approval of Minutes • None Old Business • None December 5, 2023 Ways & Means Committee 1 of 2 New Business • 23 078 Home Rule Petition-Retirement of Braintree Police Officer William R. Cushing, Jr. or take up any action relative thereto Chairman Reynolds asked if anyone would like to speak on Order 23 078. Margaret Laforest, Chief of Staff stated we provided documentation in your packet and you will see this evening overwhelming and extensive support in favor of this Home Rule Petition from residents and Mayor Kokoros this evening. We are requesting this Motion word for word. This is intentional that this Motion not be altered. Chief Cohoon stated we request favorable action on this. Billy started with us in 2005 and had an incredible career. He was involved in numerous critical incidents. He has been very successful as a police officer and particularly as a K9 handler. His list of awards is unmatched, I think in the Braintree Police Department. It is only fair we support him now as he supported this community for over 18 plus years. Elizabeth Maglio stated I will support everything that is good for his future. Joseph Reynolds stated his commitment and acts of valor are extensive. He is a young man and this must be difficult for him to give up his duty. I am going to support this fully. Chairman Reynolds asked if there is a Motion for Order 23 078. Motion read by Councilor Maglio for favorable recommendation to the full Council. Motion: UPON THE REQUEST OF HIS HONOR, THE MAYOR, THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE, THROUGH THE BRAINTREE TOWN COUNCIL, IT IS SO ORDERED: That the Town Council vote to authorize the Mayor to petition the General Court for "An Act Providing for the Retirement of William R. Cushing Jr., A Police Officer in the City Known as the Town of Braintree," as set forth in exact form in the petition for special legislation filed with the Town Council on or about November 16, 2023, and on file with the Office of the Town Clerk. Further, notwithstanding the above, that the General Court be authorized to make clerical changes only to the bill prior to enactment by the General Court. Motion: by Councilor Maglio to approve Order 23 078 Second: by Councilor Reynolds Vote: For (2 – Maglio, Reynolds), Against (0), Absent (1 - Flaherty), Abstain (0) It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:45p.m. by Roll Call Vote. Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Cimino Clerk of the Council Documents provided for Meeting • 23 078 Home Rule Petition-Retirement of Braintree Police Officer William R. Cushing, Jr. or take up any action relative thereto December 5, 2023 Ways & Means Committee 2 of 2