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September 7, 2021
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Shannon Hume, David Ringius, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Steven Sciascia, Stephen O'Brien, Meredith Boericke, Lawrence Mackin
Absent: Donna Connors
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Brien took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: June 15, 2021
Approve the Minutes of June 15, 2021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of June 15, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of June 15, 2021 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 – Connors), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approval of Minutes: July 13, 2021
Approve the Minutes of July 13, 2021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of July 13, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve the Minutes of July 13, 2021 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 – Connors), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 028 Mayor: Ordinance to Establish Anti Blight Program
Continue Table Order 21 028 to September 21, 2021
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue Table Order 21 028 to September 21, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Continue Table Order 21 028 to September 21, 2021 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 – Connors), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 036 Mayor: Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund
OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 036
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 036
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to OPEN the Public Hearing for Order 21 036 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 – Connors), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 036
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 036
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing on Order 21 036 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 – Connors), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Approve Council Order 21 036: 21 036 Mayor: Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 036
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 036 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 – Connors), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
2017 - 14% or 3,900voters
Approve Council Order 21 036: 2017 - 14% or 3,900voters
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 036
Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, SciasciaNo: Mackin
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Council Order 21 036 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (1 - Mackin), Absent (1 – Connors), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 040 Mayor: Authorization of Five-Year Lease Agreement - Golf Course
Approve Order 21 040: 21 040 Mayor: Authorization of Five-Year Lease Agreement - Golf Course
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 040
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Approve Order 21 040 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 – Connors), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 044 Mayor: CPA appropriation–Request for Appropriation-Shoreline Stabilization & Flood Control Project at Watson Park
Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 21 041, Order 21 043, Order 21 044
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 21 041, Order 21 043, Order 21 044
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee of Ways & Means Order 21 041, Order 21 043, Order 21 044 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (0), Absent (1 – Connors), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
21 042 Resident Petition: Gas Installation – 100 Adams Street
Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 21 042
Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 21 042
The minutes give For as 8 but name 7 (Meredith Boericke, Julia Flaherty, Shannon Hume, Lawrence Mackin, David Ringius, Charles Ryan and Steven Sciascia). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Order 21 042 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Mackin, Ringius, Ryan, Sciascia), Against (1 - O'Brien), Absent (1 – Connors), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Ryan)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 9:15p.
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 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 9:15p..”
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