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January 9, 2018
15 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor William Samaras presiding.
Present: William Samaras, Vesna Nuon, Karen Cirillo, David Conway, Rodney M. Elliott, Edward Kennedy, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of City Council Inauguration 2018 January 2nd; City Council Meeting January 2nd, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Inauguration 2018 January 2nd; City Council Meeting January 2nd, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
Communication - December 2017 Year To Date Budget Report
Accept and place on file: Communication - December 2017 Year To Date Budget Report
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Order-Abandon portion of Newell Street
Continue the hearing: Order-Abandon portion of Newell Street
Motion to refer Manager’ office for discussion with groups and continue hearing to January 30, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer Manager’ office for discussion with groups and continue hearing to January 30, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Request permission to install stub pole at corner of West Jenness and Rexford Streets
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid/Verizon NE - Request permission to install stub pole at corner of West Jenness and Rexford Streets
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Motion Response:
Accept and place on file: Motion Response:
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Declare surplus and convey Parcel 1 and purchase Parcel 2 for 1,688.96
Adopt: Vote-Declare surplus and convey Parcel 1 and purchase Parcel 2 for 1,688.96
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Vote – Appropriate 7.1.2017 Free Cash
Adopt: Vote – Appropriate 7.1.2017 Free Cash
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Loan Order-Additional Bridge Repairs
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order-Additional Bridge Repairs
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 23, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 23, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - Sandra Medeiros request installation of handicap parking sign at 49 Rock Street
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Sandra Medeiros request installation of handicap parking sign at 49 Rock Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to have the DPW Commissioner provide City Council a list of non-operational or disrepair items...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the DPW Commissioner provide City Council a list of non-operational or disrepair items no...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to direct the law department to provide the City Council with a report on the feasibility of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct the law department to provide the City Council with a report on the feasibility of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to provide information regarding major projects in the City as well as information regarding...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide information regarding major projects in the City as well as information regarding...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide information regarding outreach in hiring process; including breakdown of results in...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide information regarding outreach in hiring process; including breakdown of results in...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to report on the appropriate protocol for downtown snow removal
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report on the appropriate protocol for downtown snow removal
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Leahy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
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