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December 6, 2022
18 recorded votes, 4 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 October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
To approve the October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
Yes: Chase, George, Moore, Perry, Sousa, WoodAbstained: Colombotos, GallagherAbsent: Rushton
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve the October 11, 2022 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Abstained; Colombotos - Abstained; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 6-0-2.” (Motion: Gallagher)
Approve the November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
To approve the November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
Yes: Chase, Gallagher, Perry, WoodAbstained: Colombotos, George, Moore, SousaAbsent: Rushton
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the November 15, 2022 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Abstained; George - Abstained; Moore - Abstained; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Abstained; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 4-0-4.” (Motion: George)
Approve the November 22, 2022 meeting minutes
To approve the November 22, 2022 meeting minutes
Yes: Chase, Gallagher, Moore, Perry, Sousa, WoodAbstained: Colombotos, GeorgeAbsent: Rushton
From the minutes
“Councilor Moore made a motion to approve the November 22, 2022 meeting minutes, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Yea; George - Abstained; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Abstained; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 6-0-2.” (Motion: Moore)
Approve the appointments of Raymond Ajemian, Shirley Krasinski and Nicole Holmes to the Tree Committee
To approve the appointments of Raymond Ajemian, Shirley Krasinski and Nicole Holmes to the Tree Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve the appointments of Raymond Ajemian, Shirley Krasinski and Nicole Holmes to the Tree 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.” (Motion: Gallagher)
O-FY23-021 Approve Order O-FY23-021
To approve Order O-FY23-021
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-021, 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.” (Motion: Gallagher)
O-FY23-031 Approve Order O-FY23-031
To approve Order O-FY23-031
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-031, 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.” (Motion: Gallagher)
O-FY23-032 Approve Order O-FY23-032
To approve Order O-FY23-032
Yes: Chase, Colombotos, Gallagher, George, Moore, Perry, WoodAbstained: SousaAbsent: RushtonFrancis Sousa recused (shown as abstained).
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-032, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Sousa - Recused; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher -Yea; Colombotos - Yea; Wood - Yea; Rushton - Absent. The motion passed 7-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
O-FY23-033 Approve Order O-FY23-033
To approve Order O-FY23-033
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-033, 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.” (Motion: Gallagher)
O-FY23-034 Approve Order O-FY23-034
To approve Order O-FY23-034
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-034, 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.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-035 Approve Order O-FY23-035
To approve Order O-FY23-035
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-035, 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.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-036 Approve Order O-FY23-036
To approve Order O-FY23-036
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-036, 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.” (Motion: George)
O-FY23-037 Approve Order O-FY23-037
To approve Order O-FY23-037
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-037, 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.” (Motion: Gallagher)
D-FY23-002 Approve Ordinance D-FY23-002
To approve Ordinance D-FY23-002
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to approve Ordinance D-FY23-002, 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.” (Motion: Wood)
P-2023-012 Approve Petition P-2023-012
To approve Petition P-2023-012
From the minutes
“Councilor Moore made a motion to approve Petition P-2023-012, 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.” (Motion: Moore)
R-FY23-002 Approve Resolution R-FY23-002
To approve Resolution R-FY23-002
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve Resolution R-FY23-002, 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.” (Motion: Perry)
O-FY23-038 Refer Order O-FY23-038 to Budget & Finance and FinCom
To refer Order O-FY23-038 to Budget & Finance and FinCom
From the minutes
“Councilor Wood made a motion to refer Order O-FY23-038 to Budget & Finance and FinCom, 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.” (Motion: Wood)
R-FY23-004 Keep Resolution R-FY23-004 at council
To keep Resolution R-FY23-004 at council
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to keep Resolution R-FY23-004 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. The motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: Perry)
R-FY23-004 Adjourn (R-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. The motion passed 8-0.” (Motion: George)
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