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April 21, 2020
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: George King, Philip Ottaviani, Tracey Bryant, Margareth Basilio Shepard, Michael Cannon, John Stefanini, Robert Case, Adam Steiner, Janet Leombruno, Cesar Stewart-Morales, Christine Long
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt the resolution as presented
To adopt the resolution as presented
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Ottaviani)
Order 2020-037
Approve the Hawker/Peddler Licenses for Frosty Ice Cream proprietors Frank J
To approve the Hawker/Peddler Licenses for Frosty Ice Cream proprietors Frank J
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Referral to Planning Board
Referral to Planning Board
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on referral to Planning Board: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye)..”
Designate May 19 as the date for a public hearing
Designate May 19 as the date for a public hearing
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE to designate May 19 as the date for a public hearing: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..”
Order 2020-039
With the July 1 date
With the July 1 date
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini)
Order 2020-007-002
Refer the report back to the Planning Board for review and a recommendation to the City Council
To refer the report back to the Planning Board for review and a recommendation to the City Council
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Order 2020-040
Authorize use of electronic signatures on licenses and other documents for the duration of the State of Emergency
That the City Council authorize use of electronic signatures on licenses and other documents for the duration of the State of Emergency
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
Order 2020-008-008
Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Elizabeth Fekete to the Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee for a term to end when her term of office on the Board of Assessors is concluded
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Elizabeth Fekete to the Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee for a term to end when her term of office on the Board of Assessors is concluded
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Long, second: Stefanini)
Reflect that the proposed amendment be struck its entirety and that the topic be sent to the Ordinance & Rules Subcommittee for public hearing
To reflect that the proposed amendment be struck its entirety and that the topic be sent to the Ordinance & Rules Subcommittee for public hearing
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Ottaviani, StefaniniNo: Bryant, Case, Long, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-Morales
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-6-0 (Bryant, oppose; Cannon, aye; Case, oppose; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, oppose; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, oppose; Stewart-Morales, oppose). Motion failed..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)
The main motion to adopt the change as proposed
The main motion to adopt the change as proposed.
Yes: Bryant, Case, Long, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Ottaviani, Stefanini
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on the main motion to adopt the change as proposed. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-5-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, aye; King, oppose; Leombruno, oppose; Long, aye; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion carried.”
Order 2020-032-001
That, based on the recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee, to approve the agreement between the City of Framingham and the Framingham Police Superior Officers Association (FPSOA) and its...
That, based on the recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee, to approve the agreement between the City of Framingham and the Framingham Police Superior Officers Association (FPSOA) and its associated costs, and further, to authorize the filing of the special act to withdraw from the civil service as required by the contract
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Order 2020-008-009
Refer the confirmation of the appointment of Michael D
To refer the confirmation of the appointment of Michael D
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Order 2020-008-010
Refer the reappointment of Division Heads to the Appointments Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the City Council
To refer the reappointment of Division Heads to the Appointments Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the City Council
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Stewart-Morales)
Order 2020-008-011
Refer the Mayor's Candidates for appointment to the Disability Commission, Fair Housing Committee, Loring Arena Advisory Committee, and Police Advisory Commission to the Appointments Subcommittee...
To refer the Mayor's Candidates for appointment to the Disability Commission, Fair Housing Committee, Loring Arena Advisory Committee, and Police Advisory Commission to the Appointments Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the City Council
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Stewart-Morales)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of March 31, 2020 as presented
To approve the minutes of March 31, 2020 as presented
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
Adjourn Open Session and to enter Executive Session for the following purpose with no intent to return to Open Session: Per G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a) (1) To discuss the reputation, character...
To adjourn Open Session and to enter Executive Session for the following purpose with no intent to return to Open Session: Per G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a) (1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Bryant, second: Ottaviani)
From the Framingham City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s public meeting portal (linked from the Public Meeting Calendar on framinghamma.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: Framingham Patch (George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Michael Cannon, Noval Alexander, Philip Ottaviani, Leora Mallach, John Stefanini; candidate and courtesy photos), District2Framingham.com (Brandon Ward), Run for Something (Mary Kate Feeney) and Framingham SOURCE (Tracey Bryant, 2021 candidate Q&A, photo courtesy of the candidate). The city’s website has no councilor photos. Former councilors show initials.
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