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April 16, 2019
16 recorded votes, 16 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
Order 2019-029
Approve the Grant of Location for the installation of conduit in Howard Street to extend services to 75 Concord Street
To approve the Grant of Location for the installation of conduit in Howard Street to extend services to 75 Concord Street
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: Steiner)
Order 2019-030
Approve the Grant of Location for the installation of plastic main on Winter Park Road to extend service to #20 Winter Park Road
To approve the Grant of Location for the installation of plastic main on Winter Park Road to extend service to #20 Winter Park Road
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)
Order 2019-037
Approve the Grant of Location for the installation of a new pole on Summer Street as presented
To approve the Grant of Location for the installation of a new pole on Summer Street 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: Cannon, second: Steiner)
Order 2019-038
Grant a Seasonal Hawker/Peddler License to Refreshin' Concessions as requested, subject to receiving permits from the Health Department
To grant a Seasonal Hawker/Peddler License to Refreshin' Concessions as requested, subject to receiving permits from the Health Department
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: King, second: Cannon)
Approve all fourteen (14) licenses as presented
To approve all fourteen (14) licenses 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: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-040
Amended motion to refund the higher amount of $1,425.00
Yes: Cannon, Grove, King, Shepard, Steiner, StollNo: Giombetti, Richardson, Rossi, SisitskyThe minutes name the councilors who voted no; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 6-4-0 (Giombetti, Richardson, Rossi, and Sisitsky opposed)..”
Order 2019-041
Approve the establishment of a School Zone in the vicinity of the King School at 454 Water Street and to amend the Traffic Rules to list this School Zone
To approve the establishment of a School Zone in the vicinity of the King School at 454 Water Street and to amend the Traffic Rules to list this School Zone
Yes: Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, 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: 9-0-0 (Mr. Cannon was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Sisitsky)
Order 2019-042
Accept the recommendation of the Traffic Commission to add regulatory signage within the intersection of Gates Street and Salem End Rd, and to amend the Traffic Rules accordingly
To accept the recommendation of the Traffic Commission to add regulatory signage within the intersection of Gates Street and Salem End Rd, and to amend the Traffic Rules accordingly
Yes: Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, 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: 9-0-0 (Mr. Cannon was out of room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Sisitsky)
Order 2019-043
Accept the recommendation of the Traffic Commission to establish No Parking within the cul-de-sac of Sealtest Drive and to amend the Traffic Rules accordingly
To accept the recommendation of the Traffic Commission to establish No Parking within the cul-de-sac of Sealtest Drive and to amend the Traffic Rules accordingly
Yes: Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, 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: 9-0-0 (Mr. Cannon was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Steiner)
Order 2019-026-001
Move the proposed amendment forward to a second reading
To move the proposed amendment forward to a second reading
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)
Order 2019-027-001
Approve the amendment to the Sign Bylaw including the revised Change #10 as presented
To approve the amendment to the Sign Bylaw including the revised Change #10 as presented
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, StollThe minutes say Michael Rossi was not in the room for this vote; left out.
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 9-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Tully Stoll, aye. Mr. Rossi was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Steiner)
Order 2019-033-001
Transfer $8,850 from a vacant position in the Planning & Economic Development Division as proposed
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Order 2019-034-001
Appropriate $16,000 from Free Cash to fund consulting services and continue the membership to MassEcon, as proposed, first reading
To appropriate $16,000 from Free Cash to fund consulting services and continue the membership to MassEcon, as proposed, first reading
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: King, second: Sisitsky)
Order 2019-045
Refer the proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw known as Village Zoning to the Planning and Zoning Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the City Council
To refer the proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw known as Village Zoning to the Planning and Zoning Subcommittee for review and 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: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Approval of Minutes
Postpone review of the February 19, 2019 minutes
To postpone review of the February 19, 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: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
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: King, second: Sisitsky)
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