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April 2, 2019
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Present: Dennis Giombetti, Margareth Basilio Shepard, Michael Cannon, Charles Sisitsky, Judith Grove, Adam Steiner, George King, Cheryl Tully Stoll, Michael Rossi
Absent: Pam Richardson, Edgardo Torres
Every vote, in order
Order 2019-029
Postpone review of this petition to April 16
To postpone review of this petition to April 16
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 2019-030
Postpone review of this petition until April 16
To postpone review of this petition until April 16
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: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Authorize the grant of an airspace easement for a canopy to overhang the public way at 75 Concord Street shown as “CANOPY EASEMENT” on the plan titled “EASEMENT PLAN” prepared by “Allen & Major...
That the City Council authorize the grant of an airspace easement for a canopy to overhang the public way at 75 Concord Street shown as “CANOPY EASEMENT” on the plan titled “EASEMENT PLAN” prepared by “Allen & Major Associate, Inc.” dated 12-26-2018 to GATEWAY ALTA DYLAN OWNER, LLC for consideration of One Dollar and 00/10 Cents ($1.00)
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Order 2019-024
Approve the amended Flammables License for Genzyme, 74 New York Avenue, as presented
That the City Council approve the amended Flammables License for Genzyme, 74 New York Avenue, 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: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Amend the Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and the Operation Thereof In The Town Of Framingham to reflect the following taxicab rates: First 2/7ths of a mile = $ 3.50
That the City Council amend the Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and the Operation Thereof In The Town Of Framingham to reflect the following taxicab rates: First 2/7ths of a mile = $ 3.50
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: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Refer review of the Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and the Operation Thereof In The Town Of Framingham to the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee for review and a...
To refer review of the Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and the Operation Thereof In The Town Of Framingham to the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee for review and a recommendation to the Council
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: Stoll)
Order 2019-032
Approve the Amended Agreement among the Towns of Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton and Natick and the City of Framingham with Respect to the Establishment of a Regional Vocational High School...
That the City Council approve the Amended Agreement among the Towns of Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton and Natick and the City of Framingham with Respect to the Establishment of a Regional Vocational High School District, as presented
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, 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 (Ms. Tully Stoll was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Cannon)
Order 2018-084-001
Refer the ordinance to the Environment and Sustainability Subcommittee
The minutes give the count (9-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Order 2018-026-001
Approve the proposed amendment on its first reading and move it to a second reading
To approve the proposed amendment on its first reading and move it to a second reading
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: Stoll, second: Steiner)
Order 2019-027-001
Approve: Upon Request of the Planning And Zoning Subcommittee a recommendation on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw relative to Active Adult Housing
Yes: Giombetti, Grove, King, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, StollThe minutes say Michael Cannon was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-0-0 (Mr. Cannon was out of the room at the time of the vote).”
Refer the FY20 CDBG budget back to the Finance Subcommittee for further review at its meeting on April 10
To refer the FY20 CDBG budget back to the Finance Subcommittee for further review at its meeting on April 10
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: Cannon)
Order 2019-034
Refer the request for funds transfer and the request for appropriation relative to the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation...
To refer the request for funds transfer and the request for appropriation relative to the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
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: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Approve the remaining 2019 City Council meeting dates as suggested, specifically, July 16, August 13, September 3, September 19, October 1, October 15, October 29, November 7, November 19...
To approve the remaining 2019 City Council meeting dates as suggested, specifically, July 16, August 13, September 3, September 19, October 1, October 15, October 29, November 7, November 19, December 3, and December 17
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)
Continue with its agenda past 10:00 PM in accordance with the Rules of the Council
That the City Council continue with its agenda past 10:00 PM in accordance with the Rules of the Council
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: Cannon, second: Grove)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 19, 2019 as presented
To approve the minutes of January 19, 2019 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: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
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)
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