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March 5, 2019
18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Present: Dennis Giombetti, Michael Rossi, Michael Cannon, Margareth Basilio Shepard, Judith Grove, Charles Sisitsky, George King, Adam Steiner, Pam Richardson, Cheryl Tully Stoll
Absent: Edgardo Torres
Every vote, in order
Approve the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Association relative to the McCarthy School Project as presented
That the City Council approve the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Association relative to the McCarthy School Project as presented
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Order 2018-105
Take this matter off the table
To take this matter off the table
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Approve the Grant of Location for the Installation of Conduit on Thelma Road by Eversource Energy as presented
To approve the Grant of Location for the Installation of Conduit on Thelma Road by Eversource Energy as presented
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Suspend the meeting for a short break
To suspend the meeting for a short break
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stoll)
The question
The question
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Rossi, second: Stoll)
The main motion to send a letter to the Inspector General
The main motion to send a letter to the Inspector General
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, StollAbstained: RichardsonThe minutes name the councilors who voted to abstain; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes. Pam Richardson abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE on the main motion to send a letter to the Inspector General: 9-0-1 Richardson abstained..”
Order 2019-017
Authorize a transfer of release for forfeited performance bond funds to the Department of Public works to be used in the public acceptance process of Fenwick Circle
To authorize a transfer of release for forfeited performance bond funds to the Department of Public works to be used in the public acceptance process of Fenwick Circle
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Stoll)
The City of Framingham adopt MGL Chapter 90 Section 17C to reduce the city-wide speed limit from 30 MPH to 25 MPH unless otherwise posted
That the City of Framingham adopt MGL Chapter 90 Section 17C to reduce the city-wide speed limit from 30 MPH to 25 MPH unless otherwise posted
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Rossi, second: Stoll)
Continue with the Council agenda past 10 PM in accordance with the Rules of the City Council
To continue with the Council agenda past 10 PM in accordance with the Rules of the City Council
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Grove, second: Stoll)
Reject the proposal in order to convene a public hearing
That the City Council reject the proposal in order to convene a public hearing
Yes: Cannon, KingNo: Giombetti, Grove, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, StollThe minutes name the councilors who voted yes; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting no.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 2-8-0 (Cannon and King in favor; all other opposed)..” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Support the recommendation of the Traffic Commission to revise parking meter rates and hours of enforcement as presented
To support the recommendation of the Traffic Commission to revise parking meter rates and hours of enforcement as presented
The minutes give the count (8-0-2) and name Michael Cannon and George King, but the count does not add up to the 10 councilors present, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-2 (Cannon and King opposed).” (Motion: Richardson, second: Stoll)
Order 2019-016
Reappoint Tiel Doust Wadland and Stuart Pologe to the Board of License Commissioners each for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022
To reappoint Tiel Doust Wadland and Stuart Pologe to the Board of License Commissioners each for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Join the International Code Council
That the City Council join the International Code Council
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Refer the Mayor's candidates for reappointment to the Historic District Commission, Human Relations Commission, and Veterans Council to the Appointments Subcommittee for review and a...
To refer the Mayor's candidates for reappointment to the Historic District Commission, Human Relations Commission, and Veterans Council to the Appointments Subcommittee for review and a recommendation to the City Council
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Approve: Confirm reappointment of members of the Board of License Commissioners
That the City Council modify Ms
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Steiner, StollThe minutes say Charles Sisitsky was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0 (Mr. Sisitsky was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Rossi)
Order 2018-088
Postpone the John Hemenway House Historic District matter until the Council meeting on March 19, as requested
To postpone the John Hemenway House Historic District matter until the Council meeting on March 19, as requested
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Rossi)
Approval of Minutes
Postpone review of the January 15, 2019 minutes
To postpone review of the January 15, 2019 minutes
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Cannon)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
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