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May 28, 2019
23 recorded votes, 19 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, Edward Kennedy, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: Rodney M. Elliott
Every vote, in order
Recognition - Kathy Reticker Forum
Accept and place on file: Recognition - Kathy Reticker Forum
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Minutes of Technology & Utilities SC May 21st; City Council Meeting May 21st, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Technology & Utilities SC May 21st; City Council Meeting May 21st, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
National Grid - Req. installation of (1) SO Pole at 500 Wentworth Avenue
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Req. installation of (1) SO Pole at 500 Wentworth Avenue
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
National Grid - Req. installation of (1) SO Pole on Woburn Street at intersection of Easton Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Req. installation of (1) SO Pole on Woburn Street at intersection of Easton Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
National Grid - Req. installation of 2-3 inch underground electric conduit 27 West Third Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Req. installation of 2-3 inch underground electric conduit 27 West Third Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. 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 refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, 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
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Adopt: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo to adopt administration recommendation to not pursue any PLA as well as not pursue any feasibility study for a PLA. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 nay (C. Mercier), 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: MercierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo to adopt administration recommendation to not pursue any PLA as well as not pursue any feasibility study for a PLA. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 nay (C. Mercier), 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Cirillo)
Budget Presentations
Accept and place on file: Budget Presentations
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, 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 accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
VOTE-ACCEPT TIMELY RECEIPT OF BUDGET FY20
Adopt: VOTE-ACCEPT TIMELY RECEIPT OF BUDGET FY20
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
VOTE-AUTHORIZE FY20 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
Send to a public hearing: VOTE-AUTHORIZE FY20 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 11, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 11, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
VOTE-AUTHORIZE MANAGER EXECUTE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FY2019- 2020
Adopt: VOTE-AUTHORIZE MANAGER EXECUTE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FY2019- 2020
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
VOTE-LICENSE AGREEMENT ZDS HOLDINGS, LLC SIDEWALK SEATING
Adopt: VOTE-LICENSE AGREEMENT ZDS HOLDINGS, LLC SIDEWALK SEATING
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Milinazzo)
LOAN ORDER-FY2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Send to a public hearing: LOAN ORDER-FY2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 11, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, 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
“Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 11, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
LOAN ORDER-WATER ENTERPRISE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $45,000,000
Send to a public hearing: LOAN ORDER-WATER ENTERPRISE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $45,000,000
Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 11, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, 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 refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 11, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
LOAN ORDER –WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $67,000,000
Send to a public hearing: LOAN ORDER –WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $67,000,000
Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 11, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, 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 refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 11, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
ORDINANCE-AMEND s.28-42 LPD TRAINING ACCT REVOLVING FUND
Send to a public hearing: ORDINANCE-AMEND s.28-42 LPD TRAINING ACCT REVOLVING FUND
Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 11, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, 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 refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 11, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
(1) Housing SC May 28, 2109; (2) Technology & Utilities SC May 28, 2019
Accept the report: (1) Housing SC May 28, 2109; (2) Technology & Utilities SC May 28, 2019
C. Milinazzo requested copy of that presentation be provided to the full Council Motion to accept the reports as reports of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittees by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Milinazzo requested copy of that presentation be provided to the full Council Motion to accept the reports as reports of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittees by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - Heather Macdonald request permission to address Council regarding parking on Park Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Heather Macdonald request permission to address Council regarding parking on Park Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
National Grid - Req. reconstruction of gas pressure regulator station with associated piping and installation of...
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. reconstruction of gas pressure regulator station with associated piping and installation of updated...
Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Cirillo, 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
“Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Waveguide - Req. installation of 450 feet of underground and below bridge conduit at Pawtucket St. Bridge over...
Send to a public hearing: Waveguide - Req. installation of 450 feet of underground and below bridge conduit at Pawtucket St. Bridge over Northern...
Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, 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 refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to look into traffic calming measures on Stackpole Street; including possible “No Thru Traffic”...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to look into traffic calming measures on Stackpole Street; including possible “No Thru Traffic” sign
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, 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. The motion was filed by Rodney M. Elliott, who is not shown as present, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
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