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October 29, 2019
23 recorded votes, 3 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
Enter Executive Session for the following purpose: Meeting with City Solicitor and Special Counsel pursuant to MGL §21(a)(3), (7) and Suffolk Construction v
That the City Council enter Executive Session for the following purpose: Meeting with City Solicitor and Special Counsel pursuant to MGL §21(a)(3), (7) and Suffolk Construction v
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerThe roll call does not list Edgardo Torres, Pam Richardson and Cheryl Tully Stoll, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 8-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye)..” (Motion: Grove, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-100
Approve a Grant of Location for the installation of conduit and cable on Concord Street as requested
To approve a Grant of Location for the installation of conduit and cable on Concord Street as requested
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Rossi, second: Sisitsky)
Order 2019-101
Grant a Billiard/Pool Table License to the Elks Club at 450 Union Avenue as presented
To grant a Billiard/Pool Table License to the Elks Club at 450 Union Avenue as presented
Yes: Giombetti, Grove, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, TorresAbstained: Cannon, King, StollMichael Cannon, George King and Cheryl Tully Stoll abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes type the count as “80-3”; read as 8-0-3.
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 80-3 (Cannon, abstain; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, abstain; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, abstain)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-097
The amendment to include staggered appointment terms
To approve the Police Advisory Committee Ordinance, second reading
From the minutes
“Roll call vote on the amendment to include staggered appointment terms: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Main motion
Main motion
From the minutes
“Roll call vote on main motion: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..”
Order 2019-086-001
Approve the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Framingham Police Officers Union
To approve the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Framingham Police Officers Union
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: King, second: Sisitsky)
Order 2019-016-010
Approve the appointment of Kellen Noe to the Community Development Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
To approve the appointment of Kellen Noe to the Community Development Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Approve the appointment of Cindy Walsh to the Cultural Council for a two-year term to expire on June 30, 2021
To approve the appointment of Cindy Walsh to the Cultural Council for a two-year term to expire on June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Sisitsky)
Approve the reappointment of Sheryl Goldstein and the appointment of Laura Keith to the Disability Commission, each for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
To approve the reappointment of Sheryl Goldstein and the appointment of Laura Keith to the Disability Commission, each for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Approve the appointment of Andrew D’Amico to the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
To approve the appointment of Andrew D’Amico to the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
The minutes give the count as 1-0-0 but list 11 yes, 0 no by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 1-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Approve the reappointment of Lew Colten and Thomas Schuetz as well as the appointment of Kevin Swope to the Historical Commission, each for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
To approve the reappointment of Lew Colten and Thomas Schuetz as well as the appointment of Kevin Swope to the Historical Commission, each for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Approve the reappointment of William Blumsack to the Veterans' Council for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
To approve the reappointment of William Blumsack to the Veterans' Council for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-087-001
Transfer $475,000 to the salary reserve account to fund the FY20 portion of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Framingham Police Officers Union
To transfer $475,000 to the salary reserve account to fund the FY20 portion of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Framingham Police Officers Union
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-099-001
Approve the appropriation of prior year bond premium to offset capital project costs as presented, first reading, and to move this matter to the second reading
To approve the appropriation of prior year bond premium to offset capital project costs as presented, first reading, and to move this matter to the second reading
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: King, second: Sisitsky)
Order 2019-036-001
The amendment to add wording
To add the word "State" to page 10 as follows: 32.09 under exceptions #3 -- Please add "State" before "utility or city..." Mr
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote on the amendment to add wording: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye). The amendment is adopted..” (Motion: Stoll)
The amendment adding an effective date
That the Ordinance shall be effective on January 1, 2020
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote on the amendment adding an effective date: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Torres, second: Cannon)
The main motion
The main motion
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote on the main motion: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye). Motion carried.”
Order 2019-098-001
Approve the Central Business District Sidewalk Usage Ordinance, first reading, and to move it to a second reading
To approve the Central Business District Sidewalk Usage Ordinance, first reading, and to move it to a second reading
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Stoll)
Order 2019-096-001
The City raise and appropriate $500,000 for the Blackberry Pump Station project as outlined in the Planning Board decision for the 175 Millwood Street development project as requested by the Chief...
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..”
Order 2019-102
Refer the matter of additional funding relative to design and remediation at Mary Dennison Park to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
To refer the matter of additional funding relative to design and remediation at Mary Dennison Park to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-016-011
Refer the Mayor's candidates for appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals to the Appointments Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
To refer the Mayor's candidates for appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals to the Appointments Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-103
Refer the collective bargaining agreements between the city and the Framingham Police Dispatchers Union (SEIU) Local 999 to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
To refer the collective bargaining agreements between the city and the Framingham Police Dispatchers Union (SEIU) Local 999 to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Torres, aye; Tully Stoll, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Steiner)
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