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June 27, 2023
11 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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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 2023-008-059
Approve: Constable renewals for Paul Nardizzi, Steven Driver, Sean Halpin and the appointment of Trevor Nardizzi and Francis Borelli
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 2023-008-054
Reject the appointment and requested a resubmission
To reject the appointment and requested a resubmission
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Discuss . 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 2023-008-060
Approve the nomination
To table
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, LongNo: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-Morales
From the minutes
“Moved by Tracey Bryant; seconded by Christine Long to Table . Motion Failed: 3- 8 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Christine Long Voting Against: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Cesar Stewart-Morales, Adam Steiner.” (Motion: Bryant, second: Long)
Approve: Upon request of the Appointments Subcommittee recommendation regarding the reappointment of James Snyder, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Approve
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 1 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: Michael Cannon.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
Order 2023-044-001
Move the question
To move the question
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to move the question. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: 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)
Approve the referral to the City Solicitor, Economic Development Director, Mr. Sarkisian to provide the Council with a map where Marijuana establishments may be located throughout the City of...
Approve the referral to the City Solicitor, Economic Development Director, Mr. Sarkisian to provide the Council with a map where Marijuana establishments may be located throughout the City of Framingham and the districts, they would be allowed in similar to liquor stores
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Alexander, Bryant, Long, Stefanini
From the minutes
“Moved by Adam Steiner; seconded by George King to Approve the referral to the City Solicitor, Economic Development Director, Mr. Sarkisian to provide the Council with a map where Marijuana establishments may be located throughout the City of Framingham and the districts, they would be allowed in similar to liquor stores.. Motion Passed: 7- 4 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Christine Long, John Stefanini.” (Motion: Steiner, second: King)
Approve Second Reading the addition of one license per the request of the Mayor
Approve Second Reading the addition of one license per the request of the Mayor
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, Mallach
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Second Reading the addition of one license per the request of the Mayor. Motion Second Reading Approved: 9- 2 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: Michael Cannon, Leora Mallach.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Leombruno)
Order 2023-042-002
FY2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (second reading)
Approve Second Reading That the City raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow the sum of $40,216,992, appropriate $790,000 from Free Cash, and appropriate grants totaling $4,443,075 to pay costs of the recommended General Fund capital projects: That the City borrow $11,978,000 and appropriate grants totaling $200,000 for the recommended Enterprise Fund capital projects. And for the payment of costs incidental and related thereto, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or his designee, with the exception of the School Department projects, which will be spent under the direction of the School Superintendent or his designee; that the Mayor is authorized to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain, permanent easements and temporary construction easements or other interests in land for said projects; that the Mayor is authorized to take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order; and, further, to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor, to issue from time to time bonds or notes in such amount pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, or any other enabling authority. Any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General La
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Second Reading That the City raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow the sum of $40,216,992, appropriate $790,000 from Free Cash, and appropriate grants totaling $4,443,075 to pay costs of the recommended General Fund capital projects: That the City borrow $11,978,000 and appropriate grants totaling $200,000 for the recommended Enterprise Fund capital projects. And for the payment of costs incidental and related thereto, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or his designee, with the exception of the School Department projects, which will be spent under the direction of the School Superintendent or his designee; that the Mayor is authorized to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain, permanent easements and temporary construction easements or other interests in land for said projects; that the Mayor is authorized to take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order; and, further, to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor, to issue from time to time bonds or notes in such amount pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, or any other enabling authority. Any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount . Motion Second 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)
Order 2023-065
Approve: A discussion and vote pertaining to Geothermal License Agreement and easements
To approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Adam Steiner; 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: Steiner, second: Leombruno)
Order 2023-059-001
Approve the establishment of a revolving fund for the Farmers Market (second reading)
To approve the establishment of a revolving fund for the Farmers Market
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve Second Reading . Motion Second 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: Cannon)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn Open Session
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Adjourn Open session and enter into an Executive Session. 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: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
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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