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October 8, 2019
19 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor William Samaras presiding.
Present: William Samaras, Vesna Nuon, David Conway, Rodney M. Elliott, Edward Kennedy, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: Karen Cirillo
Every vote, in order
Minutes of City Council Meeting October 1st, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting October 1st, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Order-Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon portion of Father Morissette Blvd
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Order-Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon portion of Father Morissette Blvd
Motion to refer to Clerk’s Office for seven days by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Clerk’s Office for seven days by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
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. Conway. 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. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Informational Reports
Refer to Finance SC: Informational Reports
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Leahy to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Leahy to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Leahy)
H) Informational - YTD Budget Report FY2020 Q1- Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“H) Informational - YTD Budget Report FY2020 Q1- Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Vote-Accept and Expend Green Communities 2019 Competitive Grant
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend Green Communities 2019 Competitive Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Accept.Expend FY19 Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site Based Grant
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend FY19 Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site Based Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Vote-Accept.Expend FY19 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Prog. Grant
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend FY19 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Prog. Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend PARC Grant for renovation of Hovey Field
Adopt: Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend PARC Grant for renovation of Hovey Field
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Rodney M. Elliott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Vote-Declare Surplus 20 Favor St and seek proposals under MGL c.30B
Adopt: Vote-Declare Surplus 20 Favor St and seek proposals under MGL c.30B
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Rodney M. Elliott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Vote-Transfer funds to continue cemetery projects
Adopt: Vote-Transfer funds to continue cemetery projects
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Rodney M. Elliott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request relocation of (2) JO Poles on Varnum Avenue at Old Ferry Road
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request relocation of (2) JO Poles on Varnum Avenue at Old Ferry Road
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
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. Nuon. 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. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Cote's Market (Kevin Dong) request installation of (2) 15 minute parking signs in front of 175 Salem Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Cote's Market (Kevin Dong) request installation of (2) 15 minute parking signs in front of 175 Salem Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Misc. - 5 Gen 30, LLC d/b/a Chowder Factory (Flood Law Office, P.C.) request City Council abandon paper street...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - 5 Gen 30, LLC d/b/a Chowder Factory (Flood Law Office, P.C.) request City Council abandon paper street adjacent...
In City 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 City 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. - Elba Rivera request installation of "Autistic Child" child sign at 86 Wood Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Elba Rivera request installation of "Autistic Child" child sign at 86 Wood Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, 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
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Michael Paron request installation of additional public restrooms throughout the City
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Michael Paron request installation of additional public restrooms throughout the City
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, 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 refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
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