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October 1, 2019
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Pam Richardson left at 9:59 PM.
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
Adopt Seal A
That the City Council adopt Seal A
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) but not how each councilor voted, and the count does not match the 10 councilors present (someone arrived late or left early), so MassVoter shows the count only. The minutes name Edgardo Torres as seconder, but Edgardo Torres is not listed as present, so no seconder is shown.
Order 2019-096
Refer the matter of appropriation of mitigation funds for 175 Millwood Street to the Finance Subcommittee for review and a recommendation to the Council
To refer the matter of appropriation of mitigation funds for 175 Millwood Street to the Finance Subcommittee for review and a recommendation to the Council
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) but not how each councilor voted, and the count does not match the 10 councilors present (someone arrived late or left early), so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: King)
Order 2019-094
Approve the Amended Livery License for JFK Transportation as requested
To approve the Amended Livery License for JFK Transportation as requested
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) but not how each councilor voted, and the count does not match the 9 councilors present (someone arrived late or left early), so MassVoter shows the count only. The minutes say Cheryl Tully Stoll was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote. The minutes name Edgardo Torres as seconder, but Edgardo Torres is not listed as present, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Ms. Tully Stoll was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Sisitsky)
Charge JFK Transportation a licensing fee for only the two new vehicles added to the amended Livery License at $50 per vehicle for a total of $100
To charge JFK Transportation a licensing fee for only the two new vehicles added to the amended Livery License at $50 per vehicle for a total of $100
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) but not how each councilor voted, and the count does not match the 9 councilors present (someone arrived late or left early), so MassVoter shows the count only. The minutes say Cheryl Tully Stoll was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote. The minutes name Edgardo Torres as mover, but Edgardo Torres is not listed as present, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Ms. Tully Stoll was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (second: Cannon)
Order 2019-080
Approve the Petition for a Grant of Location by Eversource for the installation of conduit in Concord Street at Kendall Street, subject to a $30,000 performance bond and the conditions in the...
To approve the Petition for a Grant of Location by Eversource for the installation of conduit in Concord Street at Kendall Street, subject to a $30,000 performance bond and the conditions in the Engineering letter of recommendation
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) but not how each councilor voted, and the count does not match the 10 councilors present (someone arrived late or left early), so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Stoll)
Order 2019-085
Approve both petitions subject to the conditions listed in the Department of Public Works letters for each project
To approve both petitions subject to the conditions listed in the Department of Public Works letters for each project
The minutes name Edgardo Torres, who is not listed as present at this meeting, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 7-0-1 (Ms. Tully Stoll abstained. Mr. Cannon, Mr. Rossi and Mr. Torres were out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: King, second: Sisitsky)
Order 2019-051-005
Approve the FY20 budget appropriation for Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) in the amount of $141,000
To approve the FY20 budget appropriation for Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) in the amount of $141,000
The minutes name Edgardo Torres, who is not listed as present at this meeting, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0 (Mr. Cannon and Mr. Torres were out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Sisitsky)
Order 2019-083
Adopt the amendment as read
To adopt the amendment as read
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) but not how each councilor voted, and the count does not match the 10 councilors present (someone arrived late or left early), so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Approve the Ordinance, as amended, second reading
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) but not how each councilor voted, and the count does not match the 10 councilors present (someone arrived late or left early), so MassVoter shows the count only.
Move forward with an override of the veto
To move forward with an override of the veto
The minutes give the count (8-3-0) and name Pam Richardson, Margareth Basilio Shepard and Michael Rossi, but the count does not add up to the 10 councilors present, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-3-0 (Ms. Richardson, Mr. Rossi and Ms. Shepard opposed)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Order 2019-016-008
Approve: Upon Request of the Appointments Subcommittee confirmation of the appointment terms for Cultural Council appointees approved by the City Council on September 19, 2019
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Continue with the Council agenda past the hour of 10:00 PM
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, StollNo: RossiThe minutes name the councilors who voted no; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes.
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: Stoll, second: Cannon)
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