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November 25, 2024
2 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Note on these minutes: 0 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Philip E. Griffin, Jeffrey A. Thompson, John F. Lally, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., Jean Bradley Derenoncourt
Absent: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., Maria T. Tavares, Susan J. Nicastro, Shirley R. Asack, David C. Teixeira
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640 Order: Set FY2025 tax levy shares by property class
On the motion, Councilor Tavares stated that the city makes it difficult for those who are trying to invest and asked how we can make it easier to work with them to which CFO Clarkson explained that he understands her concern, and that the city does welcome investors.
The minutes give only the count. Named in the negative: Derenoncourt, Griffin, Tavares.
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; seven members present and four voting in the affirmative. Councilors Derenoncourt, Griffin, and Tavares voting in the negative..”
File for reconsideration: In City Council, November 25, 2024 6:15PM SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES A Special Meeting of the City Council was held on Monday November 25,...
Councilor Farwell motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevails and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevails and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
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