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September 6, 2018
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Present: Dennis Giombetti, Margareth Basilio Shepard, Michael Cannon, Charles Sisitsky, Judith Grove, Adam Steiner, George King, Edgardo Torres, Pam Richardson, Cheryl Tully Stoll, Michael Rossi
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Resolution
To approve the Resolution
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Stoll)
Order 2018-090
Authorize an additional $5,000 expenditure from the Handicap Parking Fine Account in conjunction with the Framingham Public Library Accessible Bookmobile Project, as presented
To authorize an additional $5,000 expenditure from the Handicap Parking Fine Account in conjunction with the Framingham Public Library Accessible Bookmobile Project, as presented
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Cannon)
Order 2018-091
Approve the petition of Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric (Eversource) for the installation of two new permanent poles identified as T.5/E.7-1X and T.7/E.7A
To approve the petition of Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric (Eversource) for the installation of two new permanent poles identified as T.5/E.7-1X and T.7/E.7A
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, TorresNo: RossiAbstained: StollThe minutes name the councilors who voted no or abstained; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes. Cheryl Tully Stoll abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-1-1 (Rossi, oppose; Tully Stoll, abstain)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Advance the discussion to a second reading on September 25
To advance the discussion to a second reading on September 25
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Order 2018-092
Authorize a lease agreement with Cellco Partnership, a Delaware general partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for placement of wireless telecommunications facilities on tower at 100 Western Avenue...
That the City Council authorize a lease agreement with Cellco Partnership, a Delaware general partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for placement of wireless telecommunications facilities on tower at 100 Western Avenue on the condition that there is no bylaw prohibiting such installation
Yes: Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresThe minutes say Michael Cannon and Judith Grove were not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0 (Note: Mr. Cannon and Ms. Grove were out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Rossi)
Order 2018-093
Approve the intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Wayland relative to the maintenance of the Potter Road Bridge
That the City Council approve the intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Wayland relative to the maintenance of the Potter Road Bridge
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Order 2018-088
Table a vote on this matter until the December 18 Council meeting which is after the 90-day action period has expired
To table a vote on this matter until the December 18 Council meeting which is after the 90-day action period has expired
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Stoll)
Order 2018-056-001
Take this matter off the table
To take this matter off the table
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Steiner)
Authorize a reduction of free cash in the FY19 Operating Budget by $509,000 as recommended by the Finance Subcommittee
That the City Council authorize a reduction of free cash in the FY19 Operating Budget by $509,000 as recommended by the Finance Subcommittee
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Stoll)
Order 2018-096
Accept the Finance Subcommittee’s recommendation to hire Powers and Sullivan LLC to provide financial auditing services for the City of Framingham at the contracted bid amount of $80,500
That the City Council accept the Finance Subcommittee’s recommendation to hire Powers and Sullivan LLC to provide financial auditing services for the City of Framingham at the contracted bid amount of $80,500
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Sisitsky)
Order 2018-095
Refer this matter to the Finance Subcommittee for review, report and a recommendation to the City Council
To refer this matter to the Finance Subcommittee for review, report and a recommendation to the City Council
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Order 2018-096
Approve: Upon request of the Council Chair a recommendation to hire Lynda Caines to provide services as a minute taker The following information was reviewed: Resume for Lynda Caines
To hire Ms
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Stoll)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 22, 2018, as presented
To approve the minutes of May 22, 2018, as presented
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Rossi, second: Cannon)
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