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February 23, 2021
17 recorded votes, 1 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
Order 2021-017
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Cannon)
Grants Verizon New England, Inc. and Eversource the right to place one (1) jointly owned pole on Lockland Avenue
That the City Council grants Verizon New England, Inc. and Eversource the right to place one (1) jointly owned pole on Lockland Avenue
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Stewart-Morales)
Order 2020-112-001
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Cannon)
Approve: The Mayor's request to fund Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Deficit (first reading)
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: StefaniniThe minutes type the count as “101-0”; read as 10-1-0.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 101-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, nay; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..”
Refer the matter of the Records Access Process to the Ordinance & Rules Subcommittee to design an Ordinance and the Rules Committee shall submit its intended Ordinance to the Finance Subcommittee...
To refer the matter of the Records Access Process to the Ordinance & Rules Subcommittee to design an Ordinance and the Rules Committee shall submit its intended Ordinance to the Finance Subcommittee and Finance Subcommittee submits the Ordinance to the full Council
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)
Order 2021-008-001
Authorize the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §21A, or pursuant to any other enabling...
That the City Council votes to authorize the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §21A, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund all or any portion of the City’s general obligation bonds outstanding as of the date of adoption of this order, and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium and interest on the bonds of the City to be refunded, and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Ottaviani)
Order 2021-013-001
Approves the five (5) year bus contract beginning on July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2026 with NRT Bus, Inc. as presented by the School Committee
That the City Council approves the five (5) year bus contract beginning on July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2026 with NRT Bus, Inc. as presented by the School Committee
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Ottaviani)
Order 2021-018
Refer transfers from departments to the Medicare Tax budget for review and recommendation by the Finance Subcommittee
To refer transfers from departments to the Medicare Tax budget for review and recommendation by the Finance Subcommittee
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Stefanini)
Order 2021-019
Refers the matter of drafting an Ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (also known as Inlaw Apartments) to the Planning Board for review and recommendation to the City Council
That the City Council refers the matter of drafting an Ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (also known as Inlaw Apartments) to the Planning Board 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; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stefanini)
Order 2021-020
Refer the petition to the Public Health, Safety & Transportation Subcommittee to Increase the Size of the Framingham Board of Health
To refer the petition to the Public Health, Safety & Transportation Subcommittee to Increase the Size of the Framingham Board of Health
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Ottaviani)
Order 2021-021
Refers consideration of linking the Cochituate Rail Trail and the Carol Getchell Trail to the Environmental and Sustainability Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the City Council
That the City Council refers consideration of linking the Cochituate Rail Trail and the Carol Getchell Trail to the Environmental and Sustainability 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; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Stewart-Morales, second: Ottaviani)
Order 2021-007-002
Refer the candidates for appointment to the Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee, Fair Housing Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission to the Appointments Subcommittee for review and...
To refer the candidates for appointment to the Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee, Fair Housing Committee, Parks and Recreation 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; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Steiner)
Approve: Upon Request of the Mayor that candidates for appointment to the Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee, Fair Housing Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission be referred to the...
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..”
Extend the meeting beyond 10 PM
To extend the meeting beyond 10 PM
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Case, second: Cannon)
Adopt of this resolution
To adopt of this resolution
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Bryant, second: Long)
Minutes
Approve of the minutes from the City Council Meetings on November 10, 2020 and January 26, 2021
To approve of the minutes from the City Council Meetings on November 10, 2020 and January 26, 2021
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Bryant)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Long, second: Leombruno)
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