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May 30, 2023
21 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Noval Alexander arrived late. Tracey Bryant arrived at 7:17 PM.
Present: Philip Ottaviani, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Order 2023-048-001
Adopt "Exhibit C" as stated in the packet and allow the Mayor to sign such
To adopt "Exhibit C" as stated in the packet and allow the Mayor to sign such
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Authorize the adoption of "Exhibit A" regarding the City's intention to acquire easements for the purposes of Edgell Road and Central Street reconstruction for the terms stated in "Exhibit A". Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Authorize the adoption "Exhibit B" City of Framingham Order of Taking Mass DOT project #608889 Reconstruction of Edgell Road and Central Street for Traffic and Safety Improvements and Traffic...
Authorize the adoption "Exhibit B" City of Framingham Order of Taking Mass DOT project #608889 Reconstruction of Edgell Road and Central Street for Traffic and Safety Improvements and Traffic Signal Installation at Intersection of Edgell Road and Central Street and do so by taking the land described in "Exhibit B"
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Authorize the adoption "Exhibit B" City of Framingham Order of Taking Mass DOT project #608889 Reconstruction of Edgell Road and Central Street for Traffic and Safety Improvements and Traffic Signal Installation at Intersection of Edgell Road and Central Street and do so by taking the land described in "Exhibit B". Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)
Authorize the adoption of "Exhibit C" as stated in the packet and allow the Mayor to sign such
Authorize the adoption of "Exhibit C" as stated in the packet and allow the Mayor to sign such
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Authorize the adoption of "Exhibit C" as stated in the packet and allow the Mayor to sign such. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Order 2023-049-001
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Authorize the Mayor to negotiate a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) agreement with Seabra Foods or affiliated entity over seven years with a total tax forbearance amount to not exceed $1.25 Million...
Authorize the Mayor to negotiate a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) agreement with Seabra Foods or affiliated entity over seven years with a total tax forbearance amount to not exceed $1.25 Million dollars
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Authorize the Mayor to negotiate a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) agreement with Seabra Foods or affiliated entity over seven years with a total tax forbearance amount to not exceed $1.25 Million dollars. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Close Public Hearing
Close Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Christine Long to Close Public Hearing . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Long)
Accept the Proclamation
To accept the Proclamation
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)
Order 2023-008-035
Approve the appointment
To approve the appointment
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, SteinerThe roll call does not list Cesar Stewart-Morales, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2023-008-036
Approve: The Mayor's appointment of Jennifer Wheeler-D2 and Cynthia Blanc Preiss MacLean Business Member, to the Women, Children and Families Commission
To approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Order 2023-008-037
Approve: The Mayor's reappointment of Joseph L. Tersoni- D6 to the Loring Arena Advisory Committee
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Bryant)
Order 2023-008-038
Approve: The Mayor's reappointment of Linda Fobes-D3 to the South Middlesex Vocational School Committee- Keefe Tech
To approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2023-008-039
Approve: The Mayor's reappointment of Laura Medrano-D7 to the Board of Licensing Commissions
To approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Order 2023-008-040
Approve: The Mayor's reappointment of Rick Gelfand-D1 to the Cultural Council
To approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Long, second: Bryant)
Order 2023-008-041
Approve: The Mayor's reappointment of Natasha Rausch-D4 and Linda Kirchman-D6 to the Agricultural Advisory Committee
To approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Order 2023-008-042
Approve: The Mayor's reappointment of Linda Fields-D6 to Registrar of VotersDemocratic Registrar
To approve
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken. Approved 11-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Long)
Refer the issue to the Board of Health for their feedback
To refer the issue to the Board of Health for their feedback
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by John Stefanini to Refer the item to the Board of Health. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Stefanini)
Refer the item to the Public Health, Safety and Transportation Subcommittee
Refer the item to the Public Health, Safety and Transportation Subcommittee
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, StefaniniNo: King, Mallach, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived late), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Noval Alexander to Refer the item to the Public Health, Safety and Transportation Subcommittee. Motion Passed: 6- 4 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini Voting Against: George King, Leora Mallach, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales.” (Motion: Long, second: Alexander)
Order 2023-023-001
Approve the transfer of $13,000 of the FY23 salary reserve to Parks and Recreation budget and $7,000 from the salary reserve to the Loring Arena budget
To approve the transfer of $13,000 of the FY23 salary reserve to Parks and Recreation budget and $7,000 from the salary reserve to the Loring Arena budget
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:17 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Authorize $13,000 from the FY23 salary reserve to Parks & Recreation and $7,000 from the salary reserve is requested for Loring Arena. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Order 2023-050-001
The FY23 LIUNA 1156 Collective Bargaining agreement be approved and transfer $40,000 from FY23 salary reserve line to the FY23 Parks and Recreation budget
The FY23 LIUNA 1156 Collective Bargaining agreement be approved and transfer $40,000 from FY23 salary reserve line to the FY23 Parks and Recreation budget
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe minutes say Tracey Bryant was not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor Bryant had stepped out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Authorize the FY23 LIUNA 1156 Collective Bargaining agreement be approved and transfer $40,000 from FY23 salary reserve line to the FY23 Parks and Recreation budget.. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)
Taking questions and motioned to accept the budget as recommended by the Finance Subcommittee as a first reading
Taking questions and motioned to accept the budget as recommended by the Finance Subcommittee as a first reading
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve First Reading . Motion First Reading Approved: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Moved by Noval Alexander; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Adjourn . Motion Passed: 11 - 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar StewartMorales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Alexander, second: Leombruno)
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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