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March 19, 2019
25 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Cheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM.
Present: Dennis Giombetti, Michael Cannon, George King, Pam Richardson, Michael Rossi, Margareth Basilio Shepard, Charles Sisitsky, Adam Steiner, Cheryl Tully Stoll
Absent: Edgardo Torres, Judith Grove
Every vote, in order
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the School Committee meeting
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Approve the Historic District Commission appointments listed by Ms
To approve the Historic District Commission appointments listed by Ms
Yes: Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerAbstained: Cannon, StollThe minutes name the councilors who voted to abstain; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes. Cheryl Tully Stoll and Michael Cannon abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE: 7-0-2 (Mr. Cannon and Ms. Tully Stoll abstained)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Approve the Human Relations Commission appointments as listed by Ms
To approve the Human Relations Commission appointments as listed by Ms
Yes: Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerAbstained: Cannon, StollThe minutes name the councilors who voted to abstain; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes. Cheryl Tully Stoll and Michael Cannon abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE: 7-0-2 (Mr. Cannon and Ms. Tully Stoll abstained)..” (Motion: Rossi, second: Steiner)
Reject the appointment of Leanna Lynch to the Veterans' Council, to hold her application until the next full appointing cycle, and to accept no additional applications for the vacancy
That the City Council reject the appointment of Leanna Lynch to the Veterans' Council, to hold her application until the next full appointing cycle, and to accept no additional applications for the vacancy
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Sisitsky)
Order 2019-023
Approve the Grant of Location for the installation of one new jointlyowned pole and the relocation of three existing poles on Marble Street as presented
To approve the Grant of Location for the installation of one new jointlyowned pole and the relocation of three existing poles on Marble Street as presented
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-024
Approve the Grant of Location for the installation of conduit on A Street as presented
To approve the Grant of Location for the installation of conduit on A Street as presented
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerThe minutes say Cheryl Tully Stoll was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0 (It is noted that Ms. Tully Stoll had exited the meeting room before this vote)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Steiner)
Order 2018-088
Amend the General Bylaws, Article II Section f to create the John Hemenway House Historic District at 613 Pleasant Street, second reading
To amend the General Bylaws, Article II Section f to create the John Hemenway House Historic District at 613 Pleasant Street, second reading
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-022
Continue the public hearing for review of the License to Store Flammables License for Genzyme until the next meeting
To continue the public hearing for review of the License to Store Flammables License for Genzyme until the next meeting
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-023
Approve the renewal of Taxi Permits for Tommy's Taxi and JFK Transit, Inc. as presented
To approve the renewal of Taxi Permits for Tommy's Taxi and JFK Transit, Inc. as presented
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-024
Approve and renew a Livery License for C&D Services, 9 Spring Lane, as presented
To approve and renew a Livery License for C&D Services, 9 Spring Lane, as presented
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Approve and renew a Livery License for Cassidy Coach Transportation, 3 Auburn Street, as presented
To approve and renew a Livery License for Cassidy Coach Transportation, 3 Auburn Street, as presented
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Sisitsky)
Approve and renew a Livery License for Igor Limo Services, 6 Leslie Road, as presented
To approve and renew a Livery License for Igor Limo Services, 6 Leslie Road, as presented
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Approve and renew a Livery License for Ruiz Transportation, 1257 Worcester Road, as presented
To approve and renew a Livery License for Ruiz Transportation, 1257 Worcester Road, as presented
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Approve and renew a Livery License for Around Youth Rides, 16 Fairbanks Road, as presented
To approve and renew a Livery License for Around Youth Rides, 16 Fairbanks Road, as presented
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Rossi)
Approve and renew a Livery License for JFK Transit, Inc., 4 Mechanic Street, Natick, as presented
To approve and renew a Livery License for JFK Transit, Inc., 4 Mechanic Street, Natick, as presented
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Steiner)
Approve and renew a Livery License for Focal Points Healthcare LLC, 945 Concord Street, as presented
To approve and renew a Livery License for Focal Points Healthcare LLC, 945 Concord Street, as presented
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Steiner)
Hold a public hearing on the proposed increase in taxi rates on April 2
That the City Council hold a public hearing on the proposed increase in taxi rates on April 2
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Order 2018-109-001
Refer a proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw relative to Accessory Dwelling Units to the Planning Board for review, public hearing and recommendation to the Council
To refer a proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw relative to Accessory Dwelling Units to the Planning Board for review, public hearing and recommendation to the Council
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Steiner)
Adopt the order with the exception for the ZBA request of $14,000 and the Facilities Management request of $25,000
That the Council adopt the order with the exception for the ZBA request of $14,000 and the Facilities Management request of $25,000
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Steiner)
Order 2019-025
Refer the proposed to the Zoning Bylaw relative to Active Adult Housing to the Planning and Zoning Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
To refer the proposed to the Zoning Bylaw relative to Active Adult Housing to the Planning and Zoning Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Steiner, StollAbstained: SisitskyThe minutes name the councilors who voted to abstain; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes. Charles Sisitsky abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-1 (Sisitsky abstained)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-028
Refer the FY20 Community Development Block Grant Budget to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the City Council
To refer the FY20 Community Development Block Grant Budget to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the City Council
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Rossi)
Send a request to the Attorney General
To send a request to the Attorney General
The minutes give the count (5-0-3) and name Pam Richardson, Margareth Basilio Shepard and Michael Rossi, but the count does not add up to the 9 councilors present, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 5-0-3 (Richardson, Rossi and Shepard abstained)..” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 15, 2019 as presented
To approve the minutes of January 15, 2019 as presented
The minutes give the count (7-0-0) but not how each councilor voted, and the count does not match the 8 councilors present (someone arrived late or left early), so MassVoter shows the count only. The minutes say George King was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 7-0-0 (Mr. King was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Sisitsky)
Postpone review of the January 29, 2019 minutes
To postpone review of the January 29, 2019 minutes
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerCheryl Tully Stoll left at 8:30 PM; the count (8-0-0) matches the 8 other councilors present, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Rossi)
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