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June 4, 2019
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
Order 2019-063
Approve a Grant of Location to Level 3 Communications for the installation of conduit in Burr Street to extend service to 550 Cochituate Road
To approve a Grant of Location to Level 3 Communications for the installation of conduit in Burr Street to extend service to 550 Cochituate Road
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)
Approve the proposed FY20 Budget, first reading, and move the proposed FY20 Budget as recommended by the Finance Subcommittee to a second reading
To approve the proposed FY20 Budget, first reading, and move the proposed FY20 Budget as recommended by the Finance Subcommittee to a second reading
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: King)
Order 2019-060
Approve the lease agreement with VTT Framingham Renaissance LLC for property at 113 Concord Street with the amendments as discussed
To approve the lease agreement with VTT Framingham Renaissance LLC for property at 113 Concord Street with the amendments as discussed
Yes: Giombetti, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, TorresNo: Cannon, KingAbstained: Grove, 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 and Judith Grove abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE: 7-2-2 (Cannon and King, oppose; Grove and Tully Stoll abstain)..” (Motion: Rossi, second: Richardson)
Vote recorded in the minutes (the motion is not restated next to the count)
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Order 2019-064
Approve the ordinance, first reading, and move it to a second reading
To approve the ordinance, first reading, and move it to a second reading
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: Cannon)
Order 2019-045-001
Postpone the second reading until July 16
To postpone the second reading until July 16
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)
Order 2019-048-001
Authorize the appropriation of Free Cash for net metering credits generated by Shoppers World solar array, second reading, as presented
To authorize the appropriation of Free Cash for net metering credits generated by Shoppers World solar array, second reading, 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: King, second: Stoll)
Order 2019-059
Adopt the amendment to General Bylaws: Article VIII, Business and Commerce Provisions, Marijuana Establishments, Section 9, second reading, as presented, Ms
To adopt the amendment to General Bylaws: Article VIII, Business and Commerce Provisions, Marijuana Establishments, Section 9, second reading, as presented, Ms
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Order 2019-061-001
Release funds in the amount of $25,000 for use by the Department of Public Works in the completion of the Dudley Road/Mt
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Order 2019-062-001
Authorize the release of mitigation funds in the amount of $148,000 held relative to a project at 75 Concord Street for use by the Department of Public Works to complete necessary road improvements
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Order 2019-065
Refer the matter of FY19 budget adjustment transfers to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
That the City Council refer the matter of FY19 budget adjustment transfers to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the 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: Rossi)
Order 2019-066
Engage the firm of Powers & Sullivan LLC to provide auditing services for Fiscal Year 2019 with the exception that the review of the School Activity Accounts will be handled by the School Committee
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Order 2019-067
Refer an amendment to the FY20 Capital Budget relative to the Juniper Hill School to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
To refer an amendment to the FY20 Capital Budget relative to the Juniper Hill School to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the 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)
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: Stoll, second: Cannon)
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