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September 19, 2019
36 recorded votes, 36 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 2019-088
Grant a Seasonal Hawker/Peddler License to Springers Flowers to conduct business at 1 Worcester Road from November 20, 2019 through December 30, 2019
To grant a Seasonal Hawker/Peddler License to Springers Flowers to conduct business at 1 Worcester Road from November 20, 2019 through December 30, 2019
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: Stoll)
Order 2019-079
Approve a Grant of Location to NStar Gas Company (Eversource Energy) for the installation of a new traffic cabinet on Mt
To approve a Grant of Location to NStar Gas Company (Eversource Energy) for the installation of a new traffic cabinet on Mt
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: Steiner, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-080
Approve: Public Hearing on the Petition for Grant of Location by NStar Electric Company (Eversource Energy Company) for the installation of conduit in Concord Street
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Order 2018-047
Issue an official vote to approve the Grant of Location for the installation of conduit in Howard Street as explained by Chairman Giombetti
That the Council issue an official vote to approve the Grant of Location for the installation of conduit in Howard Street as explained by Chairman Giombetti
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: Torres)
Order 2019-084
Postpone action on this petition until the October 1 meeting
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Order 2019-085
Also postpone this petition until October 1
To also postpone this petition until October 1
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: Stoll)
Order 2019-081
Approve the establishment of a 15-minute parking restriction on Maynard Road as presented
To approve the establishment of a 15-minute parking restriction on Maynard Road as presented
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, TorresAbstained: 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 abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-1 (Tully Stoll abstained)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: King)
Order 2019-082
Approve the establishment of three dedicated handicap parking spaces at the locations presented in the background materials
To approve the establishment of three dedicated handicap parking spaces at the locations presented in the background materials
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: Torres)
Continue the public hearings associated with the Crown Castle Utility Petitions until October 1
To continue the public hearings associated with the Crown Castle Utility Petitions until October 1
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)
Order 2019-083
Approve the proposed Callahan Center Ordinance, first reading, and move it to a second reading
To approve the proposed Callahan Center 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: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Order 2019-016-007
Approve the appointment of Leora Mallach to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022
To approve the appointment of Leora Mallach to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022
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)
Approve the appointment of Ruth Hammell and Andrew Machkasov to the Community Development Committee, each for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022
To approve the appointment of Ruth Hammell and Andrew Machkasov to the Community Development Committee, each for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022
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: Steiner)
Approve the appointee names without assigning specific appointment terms
To approve the appointee names without assigning specific appointment terms
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: Stoll)
Approve the reappointment of Ronda Andrews (municipal seat) and Angela Randolph (finance seat) to the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC), each for a three-year term to end on June...
To approve the reappointment of Ronda Andrews (municipal seat) and Angela Randolph (finance seat) to the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC), each for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2022, and, further, to approve the appointment of Anthony James (at-large seat) to the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) for a two-year term to expire on June 30, 2021
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresThe minutes say Pam Richardson was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Ms. Richardson was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Approve the reappointment of Heidi Bryce to the Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2022
To approve the reappointment of Heidi Bryce to the Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2022
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresThe minutes say Pam Richardson was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Ms. Richardson was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Torres)
Approve the reappointment of James Kubat to the Historic District Commission for a threeyear term to expire on June 30, 2022
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresThe minutes say Pam Richardson was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Ms. Richardson was out of the room at the time of the vote)..”
Approve the appointment of Robert Lewis and Joseph Tersoni to the Loring Arena Advisory Committee each for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2022
To approve the appointment of Robert Lewis and Joseph Tersoni to the Loring Arena Advisory Committee each for a three-year term to end on June 30, 2022
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresThe minutes say Pam Richardson was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Ms. Richardson was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Steiner)
Appoint Ms. Johnson and Mr. Bober
The motion to appoint Ms. Johnson and Mr. Bober
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 on the motion to appoint Ms. Johnson and Mr. Bober: 11-0-0..”
Approve the reappointment of Peter Pleshaw and Susan Santone to the Police Advisory Committee each for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Approve the reappointment of Linda Fields as a Registrar of Voters for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
To approve the reappointment of Linda Fields as a Registrar of Voters for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
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: Torres)
Approve the appointment of Michael Bower, Jenifer Feaster and Andrew Harrod to the Team Framingham Steering Committee each for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Approve the appointment of Jennifer Corey to the Veterans' Council for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
To approve the appointment of Jennifer Corey to the Veterans' Council for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
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 appointment of Joan Rastani to the Loring Arena Advisory Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2020
To approve the appointment of Joan Rastani to the Loring Arena Advisory Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2020
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 reappointment of Jennifer Forman Orth and Priya Gandbhir each for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
To approve the reappointment of Jennifer Forman Orth and Priya Gandbhir each for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
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: Torres)
Order 2019-086
Refer the contract between the City and the Framingham Police Officers Union to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
To refer the contract between the City and the Framingham Police Officers Union 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: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Order 2019-087
Refer the financial aspects of this matter to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation
To refer the financial aspects of this matter to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation
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)
Postpone the vote until October 1
To postpone the vote until October 1
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerNo: Grove, Stoll, TorresThe 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: 8-3-0 (Grove, Torres, Tully Stoll opposed)..” (Motion: Shepard, second: Rossi)
Order 2019-077
Approve the Amendment to the General Bylaws - Article VIII, Section 4, Transient Vendors, Hawkers and Peddlers, Section 4.2, second reading
To approve the Amendment to the General Bylaws - Article VIII, Section 4, Transient Vendors, Hawkers and Peddlers, Section 4.2, 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: Steiner)
Order 2019-051-005
Approve an FY20 budget appropriation for the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) in the amount of $144,000, first reading
To approve an FY20 budget appropriation for the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) in the amount of $144,000, first 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: Stoll)
Order 2019-089
Refer the Tax Incentive Financing Agreement relative to property at 59 Fountain Street to the Finance Subcommittee for review and a recommendation
To refer the Tax Incentive Financing Agreement relative to property at 59 Fountain Street to the Finance Subcommittee for review and a recommendation
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: Steiner, second: Stoll)
Order 2019-090
Refer a proposed Civil Fingerprinting Ordinance to the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
To refer a proposed Civil Fingerprinting Ordinance to the Ordinance and Rules 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: King)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 25, 2019 as amended
To approve the minutes of June 25, 2019 as amended
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresThe minutes say George King was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Mr. King out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Sisitsky)
Approve the minutes of July 16, 2019
To approve the minutes of July 16, 2019
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresThe minutes say George King was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Mr. King out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Approve the minutes of August 13, 2019
To approve the minutes of August 13, 2019
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresThe minutes say George King was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Mr. King out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Refer the matter to the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
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: Steiner, second: Cannon)
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