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November 15, 2022
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Erik Moore, Fred Chase, William (Bill) Wood, Shawn George, Matthew Rushton, Francis Sousa, Dr. Kevin Perry
Absent: Dennis Gallagher, Peter Colombotos
Every vote, in order
Approve the October 25, 2022 meeting minutes
To approve the October 25, 2022 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the October 25, 2022 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: George)
P-2023-011 Approve Petition P-2023-011
To approve Petition P-2023-011
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Petition P-2023-011, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-019 Approve Order O-FY23-019
To approve Order O-FY23-019
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-019, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-026 Approve Order O-FY23-026
To approve Order O-FY23-026
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-026, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-028 Approve Order O-FY23-028
To approve Order O-FY23-028
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-028, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Wood)
O-FY23-029 Approve Order O-FY23-029
To approve Order O-FY23-029
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-029, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-030 Approve Order O-FY23-030
To approve Order O-FY23-030
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-030, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: George)
D-FY23-002 Refer O-FY23-029 to advertising
To refer O-FY23-029 to advertising
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer O-FY23-029 to advertising, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: George)
D-FY23-002 Amend Ordinance D-FY23-002 by adding as the last paragraph: “Business Owners and Real Property Owners Notwithstanding the foregoing, the owner of record of a business, real property or leasehold inter
To amend Ordinance D-FY23-002 by adding as the last paragraph: “Business Owners and Real Property Owners Notwithstanding the foregoing, the owner of record of a business, real property or leasehold interest in real property located within the Town who is a non-resident of the Town shall be permitted to address the Town Council.” This amendment
Yes: George, Perry, Rushton, SousaNo: Chase, Moore, WoodAbsent: Colombotos, Gallagher
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to amend Ordinance D-FY23-002 by adding as the last paragraph: “Business Owners and Real Property Owners Notwithstanding the foregoing, the owner of record of a business, real property or leasehold interest in real property located within the Town who is a non-resident of the Town shall be permitted to address the Town Council.” This amendment was duly seconded. results recorded as follows on the first amendment made by Councilor Wood: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - No; Chase - No; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - No; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 4-3-0.” (Motion: Perry)
D-FY23-002 Refer Ordinance D-FY23-002 to advertising
To refer Ordinance D-FY23-002 to advertising
Yes: Chase, George, Perry, Rushton, Sousa, WoodNo: MooreAbsent: Colombotos, Gallagher
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY23-002 to advertising, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - No; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 6-1.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-031 Refer Order O-FY23-031 to Budget & Finance and FinCom
To refer Order O-FY23-031 to Budget & Finance and FinCom
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-031 to Budget & Finance and FinCom, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 7-0.” (Motion: George)
To refer Order O-FY23-031 to Budget & Finance and FinCom
Yes: Chase, George, Moore, Perry, Rushton, WoodAbstained: SousaAbsent: Colombotos, GallagherFrancis Sousa recused (shown as abstained).
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-031 to Budget & Finance and FinCom, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Recused; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 6-0.” (Motion: George)
R-FY23-002 Retain Resolution R-FY23-002 at the Council level until the next Council meeting
To retain Resolution R-FY23-002 at the Council level until the next Council meeting
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to retain Resolution R-FY23-002 at the Council level until the next Council meeting, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 7-0.” (Motion: George)
R-FY23-003 Refer Resolution R-FY23-003 to Budget & Financing and FinCom
To refer Resolution R-FY23-003 to Budget & Financing and FinCom
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to refer Resolution R-FY23-003 to Budget & Financing and FinCom, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 7-0.” (Motion: George)
R-FY23-003 Adjourn (R-FY23-003)
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 -Absent; Colombotos - Absent; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Yea. The motion passed 7-0.” (Motion: George)
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