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November 5, 2019
12 recorded votes, 9 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, 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 29th; Special Meeting (Auditor Interviews/Selection) October 30th, for...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting October 29th; Special Meeting (Auditor Interviews/Selection) October 30th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
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-Appoint Syed K. Hasan, M.D., Ph.D. as Assoc. Mbr. Pollard Memorial Library Trustee
Approve: Communication-Appoint Syed K. Hasan, M.D., Ph.D. as Assoc. Mbr. Pollard Memorial Library Trustee
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, 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
“In City Council, read, 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)
Order-60 day trial-various
Adopt: Order-60 day trial-various
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. 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. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Leahy)
Wire Insp. - National Grid / Verizon NE - Req. permission to relocate (1) JO pole at 493 Market Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid / Verizon NE - Req. permission to relocate (1) JO pole at 493 Market Street
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, 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 adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Wire Insp. - Crown Castle NG East, LLC - Req. permission to extend existing fiber network on Westford Street down...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Crown Castle NG East, LLC - Req. permission to extend existing fiber network on Westford Street down Technology Drive
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order 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 accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. permission to install SCADA system to comply with latest safety standard at the...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. permission to install SCADA system to comply with latest safety standard at the intersection of Hale and...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, 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 adopt the accompanying order 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. 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. - Njambi E Wareru request reimbursement for towing
Refer to the Law Department/City Manager: Misc. - Njambi E Wareru request reimbursement for towing
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department/City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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/City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to invite new management company to present 6 month report regarding Auditorium activity
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to invite new management company to present 6 month report regarding Auditorium activity
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)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy)
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