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April 24, 2018
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Ryan, Charles Kokoros, Thomas Bowes, Timothy Carey, Shannon Hume, Stephen O'Brien, Sean Powers, David Ringius, Thomas Whalen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: March 27, 2018
Approve Minutes of March 27, 2018
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Minutes of March 27, 2018
The minutes give the count but do not name every councilor who voted yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Minutes of March 27, 2018 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (9), Against (0), Absent (1 - Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
17 067 Rezone: Thayer Sports Center
Open Public Hearing for Order 17 067
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 17 067 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
The vote line lists Thomas Whalen as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 17 067 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Bowes Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Bowes)
CONTINUE the Public Hearing to June 5, 2018 at 7:30pm
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to CONTINUE the Public Hearing to June 5, 2018 at 7:30pm Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
The vote line lists Thomas Whalen as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to CONTINUE the Public Hearing to June 5, 2018 at 7:30pm Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 019 Mayor: Funding Request for Community Preservation Project - 435 Washington Street
Open Public Hearing for Order 18 019
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 019 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
The vote line lists Thomas Whalen as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Open Public Hearing for Order 18 019 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Close Public Hearing for Order 18 019
Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close Public Hearing for Order 18 019 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
The vote line lists Thomas Whalen as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Kokoros to Close Public Hearing for Order 18 019 Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Motion: In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44B of the General Laws and with the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee, appropriate $650,000.00 from the CPA Unreserved...
Motion read by Councilor Kokoros: Motion: In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44B of the General Laws and with the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee, appropriate $650,000.00 from the CPA Unreserved account for the preservation and restoration construction of the historic exterior and universal accessibility project of the former Union School located at 435 Washington Street. Said funds are to be expended under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee and by the Director of Planning and Community Development. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
The vote line lists Thomas Whalen as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“Motion read by Councilor Kokoros: Motion: In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44B of the General Laws and with the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee, appropriate $650,000.00 from the CPA Unreserved account for the preservation and restoration construction of the historic exterior and universal accessibility project of the former Union School located at 435 Washington Street. Said funds are to be expended under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee and by the Director of Planning and Community Development. Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
18 029 Mayor: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinances and the General Ordinances to Create a Planning Board Associate...
18 029 Mayor: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinances and the General Ordinances to Create a Planning Board Associate Member Position or take any action relative thereto
• 18 029 Mayor: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinances and the General Ordinances to Create a Planning Board Associate Member Position or take any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros
The vote line lists Thomas Whalen as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).
From the minutes
“• 18 029 Mayor: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinances and the General Ordinances to Create a Planning Board Associate Member Position or take any action relative thereto Motion: by Councilor Kokoros Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8), Against (0), Absent (1 - Whalen), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:38p.
Yes: Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ringius, RyanThe minutes say "It was unanimously voted to adjourn"; shown as a yes vote by the councilors who voted on the last roll call of the meeting.
From the minutes
“It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:38p..”
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