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June 19, 2018
20 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Present: Dennis Giombetti, Charles Sisitsky, Cheryl Tully Stoll, Pam Richardson, Adam Steiner, Michael Cannon, Michael Rossi, Margareth Basilio Shepard, Judith Grove
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter executive session for the following purpose: Meeting with the City Solicitor and Acting Police Chief regarding Framingham & Framingham Police Officers Union, DLR Case Nos
That the Council enter executive session for the following purpose: Meeting with the City Solicitor and Acting Police Chief regarding Framingham & Framingham Police Officers Union, DLR Case Nos
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 9-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Steiner)
Approve the Grant of Location as presented
To approve the Grant of Location as presented
The minutes give the count (7-2-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only. The minutes name George King as mover, but George King is not listed as present, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 7-2-0 (Rossi and Tully Stoll opposed)..” (second: Steiner)
Order 2018-069
Advance the proposed amendment forward to a second reading
To advance the proposed amendment forward to a second reading
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Set the Special Election Date on the Debt Exclusion for December 11
To set the Special Election Date on the Debt Exclusion for December 11
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Stoll)
Refer the topic of licensing jurisdiction to the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee for review, report and a recommendation to the Council: Ms
To refer the topic of licensing jurisdiction to the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee for review, report and a recommendation to the Council: Ms
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
Order 2018-070
Deny the Second Hand License
To deny the Second Hand License
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only. The minutes name George King as mover, but George King is not listed as present, so no mover is shown.
Approve: Public Hearing: New License to Sell Second Hand Articles, Junk, Old Metals – Conigliaro Industries, 701 Waverly Street The following information reviewed: (1) License; (2) Application...
To renew
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only. The minutes name George King as mover, but George King is not listed as present, so no mover is shown.
Approve a Seasonal Hawker/Peddler License for Deer Ridge Group, LLC d/b/a Refreshin’ Concessions as presented
To approve a Seasonal Hawker/Peddler License for Deer Ridge Group, LLC d/b/a Refreshin’ Concessions as presented
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only. The minutes name George King as mover, but George King is not listed as present, so no mover is shown.
Applicant and a second vote to adopt a policy that the Council transfer the licensing authority for solicitor licenses to the Framingham Police Department
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
Grant a Solicitor License to Joao Paula Freitas, 4 Cavatorta Drive, to be used within the confines of his employment with Comcast/Xfinity as presented
To grant a Solicitor License to Joao Paula Freitas, 4 Cavatorta Drive, to be used within the confines of his employment with Comcast/Xfinity as presented
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only. The minutes name George King as seconder, but George King is not listed as present, so no seconder is shown.
Order 2018-035-001
The proposed amendment Article III, Section 4 of the General Bylaws be referred to the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee for review, report and recommendation to the City Council, and further, as...
That the proposed amendment Article III, Section 4 of the General Bylaws be referred to the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee for review, report and recommendation to the City Council, and further, as part of that effort, the City Solicitor shall be consulted to review the proposed amendment language
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Steiner)
Order 2018-074
Approve the acquisition of temporary and permanent easements relative to the Cochituate Rail Trail as presented, including an appropriation of the sum of $67,400.00 available in mitigation funds...
That the City Council approve the acquisition of temporary and permanent easements relative to the Cochituate Rail Trail as presented, including an appropriation of the sum of $67,400.00 available in mitigation funds and execution of a Traffic Control Agreement with MassDOT
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Approve: Upon Request of the City Engineer a recommendation for Taking Permanent and Temporary Easements by Eminent Domain for MassDOT Project No. 607732 The following information was reviewed...
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
Amend the City Clerk stipend for FY18 from $101,430 to $103,450 as requested
That the City Council amend the City Clerk stipend for FY18 from $101,430 to $103,450 as requested
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stoll)
$200,000 is appropriated to pay costs of the following General Fund capital project, Sudbury Landing Retaining Wall - Conservation, and for the payment of costs incidental and related thereto, to...
That $200,000 is appropriated to pay costs of the following General Fund capital project, Sudbury Landing Retaining Wall - Conservation, and for the payment of costs incidental and related thereto, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or her designee, with the exception of items above proposed by the School Department, which will be spent under the direction of the School Superintendent or his designee
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only. The minutes name George King as mover, but George King is not listed as present, so no mover is shown.
Order 2018-063-001
The proposed Zoning Map amendments and Zoning Bylaw amendments relative to the licensing of adult-use marijuana establishments as described under Order 2018-063-001 be referred to the Planning...
That the proposed Zoning Map amendments and Zoning Bylaw amendments relative to the licensing of adult-use marijuana establishments as described under Order 2018-063-001 be referred to the Planning Board for the purposes of scheduling a public hearing
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0..” (Motion: Rossi, second: Steiner)
Adopt the Resolution in Opposition to H.R. 38 Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 and S. 446 Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 as presented
That the City Council adopt the Resolution in Opposition to H.R. 38 Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 and S. 446 Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 as presented
The minutes give the count (7-0-2) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 7-0-2 (Cannon and Rossi abstained)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Stoll)
Hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 10, to review and approve the amendment to the Zoning Bylaw on Transfer of Development Rights
That the City Council hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 10, to review and approve the amendment to the Zoning Bylaw on Transfer of Development Rights
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Approve a Resolution of the Framingham City Council Relating to Certain Immigration Policies as They Affect Family Rights
That the City Council approve a Resolution of the Framingham City Council Relating to Certain Immigration Policies as They Affect Family Rights
The minutes give the count (8-0-1) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-1 (Rossi abstained)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Richardson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) but have no attendance list or names, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stoll)
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