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March 19, 2019
22 recorded votes, 16 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 Senior Citizens SC March 12th; City Council Meeting March 12th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Senior Citizens SC March 12th; City Council Meeting March 12th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, 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. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, 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, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Vote-Accept MGL c.44 ss.3-7 Community Preservation Act
Refer to the Housing SC by C: Vote-Accept MGL c.44 ss.3-7 Community Preservation Act
Motion to refer to Housing SC by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Housing SC by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Vote-appoint retired police officers as special police officers for paid details
Approve: Vote-appoint retired police officers as special police officers for paid details
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Approve exemption of Christopher Lemay from provisions of MGL c. 268A s.20
Adopt: Vote-Approve exemption of Christopher Lemay from provisions of MGL c. 268A s.20
Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Vote-Auth. CM Ex. License Agreement Lee Properties, LLC-484 Bridge St. overhanging awning
Adopt: Vote-Auth. CM Ex. License Agreement Lee Properties, LLC-484 Bridge St. overhanging awning
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Order-60 Day Trial (various)
Adopt: Order-60 Day Trial (various)
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Parks & Recreation SC March 19, 2019
Add following request to have Manager and Law Department develop a policy to name and rename parks in the City to the motion at the Parks &...
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier to add following request to have Manager and Law Department develop a policy to name and rename parks in the City to the motion at the Parks & Recreation SC to refer to Board of Parks the request to change name of Roberto Clemente Park to Palin Park. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier to add following request to have Manager and Law Department develop a policy to name and rename parks in the City to the motion at the Parks & Recreation SC to refer to Board of Parks the request to change name of Roberto Clemente Park to Palin Park. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Accept the report: Parks & Recreation SC March 19, 2019
Motion to adopt motion of subcommittee and accept as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to adopt motion of subcommittee and accept as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Claims - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (2) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Lisa and Dave DeLuca request installation of handicap parking sign at 131 B Street (at corner on Warwick Street)
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Lisa and Dave DeLuca request installation of handicap parking sign at 131 B Street (at corner on Warwick...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to evaluate options for increase oversight of human resource and finance functions between...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to evaluate options for increase oversight of human resource and finance functions between school...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer provide report regarding possible Lyft and Uber drop off/pick...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer provide report regarding possible Lyft and Uber drop off/pick up...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding zoning requirements and police activity at the “Edge” apartment...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding zoning requirements and police activity at the “Edge” apartment complex
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have DPD report on the progress of the Tanner Street Economic Development Area/Realignment...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have DPD report on the progress of the Tanner Street Economic Development Area/Realignment Project
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: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide a traffic analysis of all neighborhood business districts...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide a traffic analysis of all neighborhood business districts; aim...
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: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to have the Economic Development Department report on their most recent outreach efforts to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the Economic Development Department report on their most recent outreach efforts to...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 have the proper department organize by subjects and dates the documents that appear on the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department organize by subjects and dates the documents that appear on the...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 hire a replacement for the vacant position of Administrative Assistant at the customer...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to hire a replacement for the vacant position of Administrative Assistant at the customer service...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 an update to Council regarding status of the LOMR process with FEMA
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update to Council regarding status of the LOMR process with FEMA
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
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