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July 16, 2024
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Noval Alexander arrived at 7:26 PM. Tracey Bryant arrived at 7:05 PM.
Present: Philip Ottaviani, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Order 2024-044
Continue past 10:00PM
To continue beyond 10:00PM
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Christine Long to Continue past 10:00PM. Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Long)
Approve: Approval of the Geothermal Customer Service Agreements for the ongoing geothermal project by Eversource Energy. https://www.dropbox.com
Approve
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Adam Steiner; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Steiner, second: Leombruno)
Order 2024-035-001
Approve as stated in the background memo and voted in the first reading in the last City council meeting
To approve as stated in the background memo and voted in the first reading in the last City council meeting
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve $2,000,000 from the Joint Dispatch previously voted by City Council Order 2023-042-002 be rescinded so that the total amount now be $6,000,000; and further that $1,500,000 is appropriated for the purchase of property and building located at 196-200 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702; and that $500,000 is appropriated for the design of the Fuller Building Rooftop Solar Project, and for the payment of costs incidental or related thereto, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor 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 project; that the Mayor is authorized to contract for and expend any federal or state aid available for the project, or any other funds available for the project, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of the payments of such aid or other funds received prior to the issuance of bonds or notes under this order; that the Mayor is authorized to take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order; and, further, to meet these appropriations, the Treasurer is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor, to issue from time to time bonds or notes in such amounts pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, or any other enabling authority. Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Order 2024-046
Create an Ad Hoc Committee to do the interviewing and hiring for the position
The Council create an Ad Hoc Committee to do the interviewing and hiring for the position
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Order 2024-008-042
Approve: Upon request of the Appointments Subcommittee a recommendation regarding the Mayor's nominee Bethany Yates for the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Commission
Approve
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Harvey)
Order 2024-008-040
Approve: Upon request of the Appointments Subcommittee a recommendation regarding the Mayor's reappointment of Susane Santone-D2 to the Disability Commission through June 30, 2027....
Approve
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Harvey)
Order 2024-008-039
Approve: Upon request of the Appointments Subcommittee a recommendation regarding the Mayor's reappointment Steven Weisman-D1- and Steven Denicola-D8 to the Conservation Commission, through June...
Approve
Yes: Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe minutes say Michael Cannon was not in the room for this vote; left out. The roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote. The minutes also say: “Councilor Cannon had stepped out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Harvey)
Order 2024-008-038
Approve: Upon request of the Appointments Subcommittee a recommendation regarding the Mayor's reappointment of Paul Silva-D3 and Kevin Swope-D6 to the Historical Commission through June 30, 2027
Approve
Yes: Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe minutes say Michael Cannon was not in the room for this vote; left out. The roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote. The minutes also say: “Councilor Cannon had stepped out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Harvey)
Order 2024-008-041
Approve: Upon request of the Appointments Subcommittee a recommendation regarding the Mayor's reappointment of Jeri Bryant-D7 and Darlene Connors-D3 to the Board of Health, through June 30, 2027
Approve
Yes: Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe minutes say Michael Cannon was not in the room for this vote; left out. The roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote. The minutes also say: “Councilor Cannon had stepped out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Harvey)
Order 2024-008-037
Approve: The Mayor's reappointment of members of the Historical District Commission: Henry Field- D6 through June 30, 2027 Susan Bernstein-D3 through June 30, 2026 Kenneth Nowell- D3 through June...
Approve
Yes: Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe minutes say Michael Cannon was not in the room for this vote; left out. The roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote. The minutes also say: “Councilor Cannon had stepped out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Christine Long to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Long)
Order 2024-008-036
Approve: The Mayor's reappointment of Rickey Gallagher-D1 to the South Middlesex Regional Vocational School Committee (Keefe Tech), through June 30, 2027. R._Gallagher_Keefe_Tech_Nominee.pdf
Approve
Yes: Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe minutes say Michael Cannon was not in the room for this vote; left out. The roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote. The minutes also say: “Councilor Cannon had stepped out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Harvey)
Order 2024-008-035
Approve: The Mayor's reappointment of Erin Ellsworth-D3 to the Sustainability Committee through June 30, 2027
Approve
Yes: Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM), Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM) and Michael Cannon, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Harvey)
Order 2024-008-034
June 26, 2024 3-0 in favor of Lap Lan
Approve
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Harvey)
Order 2024-043
Approve: A vote to reappoint City Clerk-Lisa A. Ferguson and Assistant City Clerk- Emily L. Butler to server conterminously for 3-year terms ending June 30, 2027
To approve
The minutes give the count (9-0) but not how each councilor voted, and the count does not match the 11 councilors present (someone arrived late or left early), so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“A vote was taken. Approved 9-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Minutes
Approve the minutes of 6/25/24
To approve the minutes of 6/25/24
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Christine Long to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Long)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, SteinerNo: Harvey, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 7:26 PM) and Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:05 PM), so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Adjourn . Motion Passed: 7 - 2 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner Voting Against: Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey.” (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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