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February 13, 2018
21 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Vice Chair Vesna Nuon presiding.
Present: Vesna Nuon, Karen Cirillo, Rodney M. Elliott, Edward Kennedy, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: William Samaras, David Conway
Every vote, in order
Minutes of City Council Meeting February 6th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting February 6th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Cancel Council Meetings of February 20 and April 17, 2018
Adopt: Vote-Cancel Council Meetings of February 20 and April 17, 2018
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Order-Abandon Portion Of Newell Street
Adopt: Order-Abandon Portion Of Newell Street
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). 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. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Ordinance-Amend C. 56 Personnel Ordinance
Refer to the City Manager: Ordinance-Amend C. 56 Personnel Ordinance
Motion to refer to Manager for additional information and review by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Manager for additional information and review by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth CM request minor plan change to Ayer City Industrial Revit. Plan from DHCD
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM request minor plan change to Ayer City Industrial Revit. Plan from DHCD
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). 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. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Transfer 150,000 to fund restoration services at Pollard Memorial Library
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 150,000 to fund restoration services at Pollard Memorial Library
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Confirmatory Order of Taking (Ayer's Plan)
Approve: Confirmatory Order of Taking (Ayer's Plan)
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). 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. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Conway, M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Parks & Recreation SC February 13, 2018
Accept the report: Parks & Recreation SC February 13, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. 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
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Claims - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (1) Property Damage
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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 Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - Sang Jin Lee (United Dental) request permission to install overhanging sign at 131 Merrimack Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Sang Jin Lee (United Dental) request permission to install overhanging sign at 131 Merrimack Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation 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 Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
Request: City Council discuss joining other municipalities in a class action suit against manufactures of opioids
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council discuss joining other municipalities in a class action suit against manufactures of opioids
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Law Department. 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/Law Department. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to contact Department of Mental Health and State House Delegation regarding closing of the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to contact Department of Mental Health and State House Delegation regarding closing of the Mental...
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: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report to City Council regarding emergency management plans (i.e. flooding...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report to City Council regarding emergency management plans (i.e. flooding, natural...
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: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report updating the Council regarding installation of “Meters for Homeless”...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report updating the Council regarding installation of “Meters for Homeless” Program...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, 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. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Milinazzo)
Refer to the Hunger Homeless Commission: Ask the City Manager to provide a report updating the Council regarding installation of “Meters for...
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to the Hunger Homeless Commission. 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
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to the Hunger Homeless Commission. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide an updated presentation to the Economic Development SC of the plans for the Hamilton...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an updated presentation to the Economic Development SC of the plans for the Hamilton...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding Plain/Tanner Street corridor re-development plans including the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding Plain/Tanner Street corridor re-development plans including the...
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: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to review possibility of re-establishing the position of downtown coordinator
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to review possibility of re-establishing the position of downtown coordinator
In City Council, No second needed, 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. Filed by Rita Mercier and William Samaras; Rita Mercier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, No second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. 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 Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
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