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December 3, 2019
27 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Ryan, Charles Kokoros, Thomas Bowes, Timothy Carey, Shannon Hume, Stephen O'Brien, Sean Powers, Thomas Whalen
Absent: David Ringius
Every vote, in order
19 043 Mayor: Authorization to Fund South Middle School
TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 043
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 043
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 043 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 19 043
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 19 043
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 19 043 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
TABLE Order 19 043 to December 17, 2019 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to TABLE Order 19 043 to December 17, 2019 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to TABLE Order 19 043 to December 17, 2019 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
19 044 Mayor: To Approve the purchase and resale of an affordable-housing unit at Turtle Crossing and the...
TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 044
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 044
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 044 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 19 044
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 19 044
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 19 044 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
TABLE Order 19 044 to December 17, 2019 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to TABLE Order 19 044 to December 17, 2019 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to TABLE Order 19 044 to December 17, 2019 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
19 045 Mayor: FY2020 Supplemental Appropriations #1
OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 19 045
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 19 045
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 19 045 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 19 045
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 19 045
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 19 045 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 045 item #1: 19 045 Mayor: FY2020 Supplemental Appropriations #1
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #1
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #1 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 045 item #2: 19 045 Mayor: FY2020 Supplemental Appropriations #1
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #2
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #2 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 045 item #3: 19 045 Mayor: FY2020 Supplemental Appropriations #1
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #3
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #3 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 045 item #4: 19 045 Mayor: FY2020 Supplemental Appropriations #1
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #4
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #4 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 045 item #5: 19 045 Mayor: FY2020 Supplemental Appropriations #1
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #5
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #5 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
TABLE Order 19 045 item #6 to December 17, 2019 at 7:30pm
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to TABLE Order 19 045 item #6 to December 17, 2019 at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to TABLE Order 19 045 item #6 to December 17, 2019 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 045 item #7: 19 045 Mayor: FY2020 Supplemental Appropriations #1
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #7
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #7 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 045 item #8: 19 045 Mayor: FY2020 Supplemental Appropriations #1
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #8
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #8 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 045 item #9: 19 045 Mayor: FY2020 Supplemental Appropriations #1
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #9
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #9 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 045 item #10: 19 045 Mayor: FY2020 Supplemental Appropriations #1
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #10
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 045 item #10 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
19 046 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 19 046
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 19 046
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to OPEN the Public Hearing on Order 19 046 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Close the Public Hearing for Order 19 046
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 19 046
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Close the Public Hearing for Order 19 046 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 046 (1): 19 046 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 046 (1)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 046 (1) Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 046 (2): 19 046 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 046 (2)
Yes: Bowes, Carey, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, WhalenAbstained: Kokoros
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 046 (2) Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (7 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (1 - Kokoros).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 046 (3): 19 046 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 046 (3)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 046 (3) Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Approve Order 19 046 (4): 19 046 Mayor: Tax Rate Classification
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 046 (4)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 046 (4) Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Operating costs shall be apportioned to each municipality on a flow-proportionate basis, based on the average daily...
Approve Order 19 047: Operating costs shall be apportioned to each municipality on a flow-proportionate basis, based on the average daily...
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 047
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to Approve Order 19 047 Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
19 048 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Winfield Adams Playground Baseball Field Renovation Project
Refer Order 19 048 to the Committee of Ways & Means
Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to refer Order 19 048 to the Committee of Ways & Means
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Kokoros to refer Order 19 048 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Powers Vote: For (8 – Bowes, Carey, Hume, Kokoros, O'Brien, Powers, Ryan, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (1 - Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Kokoros, second: Powers)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:37p.
The 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 8:37p..”
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