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May 11, 2022
12 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Kendra Lara, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the May 4, 2022 meeting
Pastor Samuel Acevedo, Lion of Judah delivered the invocation and the meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the May 4, 2022 meeting.
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From the minutes
“Pastor Samuel Acevedo, Lion of Judah delivered the invocation and the meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the May 4, 2022 meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0615
Resolution supporting the naming of the Children's Room in the Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library as "JaiJai's Room" in memory of Jairam Miguel Rodrigues Rao
On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
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“On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0608
Message and order for confirmation of the renewal appointments of constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period...
The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed..”
Docket #0609
Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of new constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May...
The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed..”
Docket #0610
Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of renewal Inspectional Services constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0619
Resolution recognizing May 6-12, 2022 as "National Nurses Week"
On motion of Councilors Breadon, Murphy and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Breadon, Murphy and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0620
Resolution Recognizing the contributions of the Boston Emergency Medical Services and Recognize Boston Emergency Medical Services Week
On motion of Councilors Murphy and Breadon, the rules were suspended, the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Murphy and Breadon, the rules were suspended, the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0621
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Dianna Vega in City Council, effective June 1, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0622
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Claire Brooks in City Council, effective May 14, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0624
Substitute new language: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F: relative to the Recent City of Boston new hires, positions, titles, addresses and salaries
Councilor Baker moved to accept the substituted language
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“Councilor Baker moved to accept the substituted language Motion prevailed.” (Motion: Baker)
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F: relative to the Recent City of Boston new hires, positions, titles, addresses and salaries
On motion of Councilor Baker, the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Baker, the order was passed..” (Motion: Baker)
Consent agenda
Adopt the consent agenda (the resolutions listed under it in the minutes)
The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
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“The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
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