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September 7, 2022
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Meredith Boericke, Charles Ryan, Julia Flaherty, Shannon Hume, Elizabeth Maglio, Joseph Reynolds
Absent: David Ringius, Stephen O'Brien, Lawrence Mackin
During the meeting:
- Joseph Reynolds took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: May 17, 2022
Approve Minutes of May 17, 2022
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of May 17, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of May 17, 2022 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Approval of Minutes: May 31, 2022
Approve Minutes of May 31, 2022
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of May 31, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Minutes of May 31, 2022 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 040 Comcast Petition: 200 Grossman Drive
Approve Order 22 040: 22 040 Comcast Petition: 200 Grossman Drive
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 040
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to Approve Order 22 040 Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 045 National Grid Petition: Storrs Avenue
Refer Order 22 045 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 045 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 045 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
050 22 Member Reynolds: COA Parking Lot Expansion Project Discussion
Refer item 050 22 to the Committee of Elder Affairs & Veteran Services
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 050 22 to the Committee of Elder Affairs & Veteran Services
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer item 050 22 to the Committee of Elder Affairs & Veteran Services Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 051 Mayor:
Refer Order 22 046, Order 22 047, Order 22 048, Order 22 050 and Order 22 051 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 046, Order 22 047, Order 22 048, Order 22 050 and Order 22 051 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 046, Order 22 047, Order 22 048, Order 22 050 and Order 22 051 to the Committee on the Department of Public Works Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
22 049 Mayor: Amendment to General Ordinance 5.600.010 (Prohibition of marijuana establishments)
Refer Order 22 049 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 049 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules
From the minutes
“Motion: by Councilor Ryan to refer Order 22 049 to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules Second: by Councilor Hume Vote: For (6 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Maglio, Reynolds, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (3 - Mackin, O'Brien, Ringius), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hume)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:55p.
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 7:55p..”
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