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September 27, 2022
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Dennis Gallagher, Erik Moore, Fred Chase, William (Bill) Wood, Shawn George, Francis Sousa, Peter Colombotos, Dr. Kevin Perry
Absent: Matthew Rushton
Every vote, in order
Approve the Council Minutes from the 8/2/22 meeting
To approve the Council Minutes from the 8/2/22 meeting
Yes: Chase, Gallagher, Moore, Perry, WoodAbstained: Colombotos, George, SousaAbsent: Rushton
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the Council Minutes from the 8/2/22 meeting, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Abstained; George - Abstained; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Colombotos - Abstained; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 5-0-3.” (Motion: George)
To approve the Council Minutes from the 8/2/22 meeting
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the Council Minutes from the 8/2/22 meeting, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
Allow a non-resident, Dr. Joyce Rein Anderson, to speak
To allow a non-resident, Dr. Joyce Rein Anderson, to speak
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to allow a non-resident, Dr. Joyce Rein Anderson, to speak, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
Approve the appointment of Tina Larson to the Cultural Committee
To approve the appointment of Tina Larson to the Cultural Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the appointment of Tina Larson to the Cultural Committee, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
P-2023-006 Approve Petition P-2023-006
To approve Petition P-2023-006
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve Petition P-2023-006, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
P-2023-007 Approve Petition P-2023-007
To approve Petition P-2023-007
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve Petition P-2023-007, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
P-2023-008 Approve Petition P-2023-008
To approve Petition P-2023-008
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve Petition P-2023-008, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
R-FY23-001 Approve Resolution R-FY23-001
To approve Resolution R-FY23-001
From the minutes
“Councilor Moore made a motion to approve Resolution R-FY23-001, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Moore)
P-2023-005 Declare and accept the Emergency Preamble
To declare and accept the Emergency Preamble
From the minutes
“Councilor Moore made a motion to declare and accept the Emergency Preamble, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: Moore)
P-2023-005 Suspend Section XVIII “Readings” of the Council Rules & Procedures
To suspend Section XVIII “Readings” of the Council Rules & Procedures
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to suspend Section XVIII “Readings” of the Council Rules & Procedures, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
P-2023-005 Approve Petition P-2023-005
To approve Petition P-2023-005
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Petition P-2023-005, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-014 Refer Order O-FY23-014 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-014 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-014 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. Motion passes 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-015 Refer Order O-FY23-015 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-015 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-015 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Absent at the time of the vote; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. Motion passes 7-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-016 Refer Order O-FY23-016 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-016 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-016 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. Motion passes 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-017 Refer Order O-FY23-017 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-017 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-017 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. Motion passes 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-018 Refer Order O-FY23-018 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-018 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-018 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. Motion passes 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-019 Refer Order O-FY23-019 to Strategic Planning
To refer Order O-FY23-019 to Strategic Planning
From the minutes
“Councilor Moore made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-019 to Strategic Planning, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. Motion passes 8-0-0.” (Motion: Moore)
O-FY23-020 Refer Order O-FY23-020 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
To refer Order O-FY23-020 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-020 to Budget and Finance and Finance Committee, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. Motion passes 8-0-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
O-FY23-021 Refer Order O-FY23-021 to Strategic Planning
To refer Order O-FY23-021 to Strategic Planning
From the minutes
“Councilor Moore made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-021 to Strategic Planning, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. Motion passes 8-0-0.” (Motion: Moore)
D-FY23-002 Refer Ordinance D-FY23-002 to Community Economic Development and Planning Board
To refer Ordinance D-FY23-002 to Community Economic Development and Planning Board
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY23-002 to Community Economic Development and Planning Board, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. Motion passes 8-0-0.” (Motion: Wood)
O-FY23-014 Keep Order O-FY23-014 at Council
To keep Order O-FY23-014 at Council
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to keep Order O-FY23-014 at Council, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. Motion passes 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
D-FY23-004 Refer Ordinance D-FY23-004 to Rules and Procedures
To refer Ordinance D-FY23-004 to Rules and Procedures
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY23-004 to Rules and Procedures, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. Motion passes 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
D-FY23-004 Adjourn (D-FY23-004)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. Motion passes 8-0-0.” (Motion: George)
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