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November 7, 2019
16 recorded votes, 16 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 2019-104
Authorize $10,000 from the Handicap Parking Fine Account to be expended to cover expenses for the Handicap Parking Patrol Initiative as requested
To authorize $10,000 from the Handicap Parking Fine Account to be expended to cover expenses for the Handicap Parking Patrol Initiative as requested
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 2019-093-001
The the City Council votes to hear the Report of the City Council to the Mayor relative to the distontinuance and abandonment of a portion of Carlson Road, formerly Duggan Drive, which was...
The the City Council votes to hear the Report of the City Council to the Mayor relative to the distontinuance and abandonment of a portion of Carlson Road, formerly Duggan Drive, which was accepted as a public way by a vote of Town Meeting on October 28, 1953
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 carried..” (Motion: King, second: Sisitsky)
Abandon and discontinue a portion of the layout of carlson Road, formerly Duggan Drive, which was accepted as a public way by a vote of Town Meeting on October 28, 1953, pursuant to Chapter 82 of...
That the City Council votes to abandon and discontinue a portion of the layout of carlson Road, formerly Duggan Drive, which was accepted as a public way by a vote of Town Meeting on October 28, 1953, pursuant to Chapter 82 of the General Laws, which portion is shown on a plan on file in the Office of the City Clerk
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 carried..” (Motion: King, second: Sisitsky)
Authorize the Mayor to release the City's right, title and interest in the fee acquired in the abandoned and discontinued portion of Carlson Road
That the City Council votes to authorize the Mayor to release the City's right, title and interest in the fee acquired in the abandoned and discontinued portion of Carlson 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 carried..” (Motion: King, second: Sisitsky)
Authorize the Mayor to grant a fee interest in said portion to the Framingham Housing Authority or its nominee subsidiary, Framingham Housing Development Corporation II for nominal consideration...
That the City Council votes to authorize the Mayor to grant a fee interest in said portion to the Framingham Housing Authority or its nominee subsidiary, Framingham Housing Development Corporation II for nominal consideration, reserving a permanent utility easement for the City's sewer line and manhole, and o take all related actions necessary or appropriate thereto
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 carried..” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-103-001
Postpone this matter until November 19
To postpone this matter until November 19
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: Sisitsky, second: Steiner)
Order 2019-105
That the City of Framingham adopt the Mullin Rule, first reading, and move this forward to a second reading
To that the City of Framingham adopt the Mullin Rule, first reading, and move this forward 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: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-106
Approve the lease agreement with 911-921 Waverly Properties, LLC for property located at 904 Waverly Street as amended
To approve the lease agreement with 911-921 Waverly Properties, LLC for property located at 904 Waverly Street as amended
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 2019-107
Continue the Tax Classification hearing until November 19
To continue the Tax Classification hearing until November 19
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, TorresThe minutes say Cheryl Tully Stoll was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Ms. Tully Stoll was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Steiner)
Order 2019-108
Amend the composition of the Community Preservation Act Study Group from seven (7) members to twelve (12) members
To amend the composition of the Community Preservation Act Study Group from seven (7) members to twelve (12) members
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)
Appoint all of them
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Stoll, TorresAbstained: SteinerThe minutes name the councilors who voted to abstain; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes. Adam Steiner abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-1 (Mr. Steiner abstained as his father-inlaw was an applicant)..”
Order 2019-098-001
Approve the Central Business District Sidewalk Usage Ordinance, second reading
To approve the Central Business District Sidewalk Usage Ordinance, 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: Sisitsky, second: Stoll)
Order 2019-099-001
That, in accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20, the following sums shall be transferred from premium received by the City on account of the issuance of bonds dated December 8, 2016, and December 7...
That, in accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20, the following sums shall be transferred from premium received by the City on account of the issuance of bonds dated December 8, 2016, and December 7, 2017, and such amounts are hereby appropriated to pay costs of the projects, including costs incidental or related thereto, as authorized by loan orders of the City Council or Town Meeting articles (as applicable) and further described below, and the amount authorized to be borrowed for such projects under such orders or Town Meeting articles (as applicable) shall be reduced by a like amount.
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: Sisitsky)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Board of Selectmen Open Session minutes from November 14, 2017 and November 28, 2017 as presented
To approve the Board of Selectmen Open Session minutes from November 14, 2017 and November 28, 2017 as presented
Yes: Sisitsky, StollAbstained: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Steiner, TorresThe minutes name the councilors who voted yes; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting present.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 2-0-9 (Sisitsky and Tully Stoll, aye; all Council members not former Selectmen abstained)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Sisitsky)
Take no action on Loitering Ordinance referral
That the City Council take no action on Loitering Ordinance referral
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)
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: Sisitsky, second: Stoll)
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