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March 10, 2020
26 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor John J. Leahy presiding.
Present: William Samaras, Vesna Nuon, Sokhary Chau, David Conway, John Drinkwater, Rodney M. Elliott, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Daniel P. Rourke
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of Zoning SC March 3rd; Economic Downtown Development SC March 3rd; City Council Meeting March 3rd, for...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Zoning SC March 3rd; Economic Downtown Development SC March 3rd; City Council Meeting March 3rd, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
National Grid - Request installation of 50 feet of underground electric conduit at Bridge and French Streets
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of 50 feet of underground electric conduit at Bridge and French Streets
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
National Grid - Request permission to install 10 feet of underground electric conduit at Prescott and Merrimack...
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request permission to install 10 feet of underground electric conduit at Prescott and Merrimack Streets...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Refer to the Cannabis Control SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to the Cannabis Control SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to the Cannabis Control SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Refer to Zoning SC: Motion Responses
C) Motion Response - Rental and Minimum Maintenance Inspections – Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to the Zoning SC. So voted.
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“C) Motion Response - Rental and Minimum Maintenance Inspections – Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to the Zoning SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Communication-Appoint Weston Standish to Conservation Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Appoint Weston Standish to Conservation Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Communication-Reappoint Wm. Lovely Jr. and Kevin Dillon to Conservation Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Reappoint Wm. Lovely Jr. and Kevin Dillon to Conservation Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, 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
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Communication-Reappoint members to the Sustainability Council
Approve: Communication-Reappoint members to the Sustainability Council
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Subcommittee Reports. 1) Public Safety SC March 10, 2020
Accept the report: Subcommittee Reports. 1) Public Safety SC March 10, 2020
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Drinkwater)
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. Samaras, 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. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Misc. - R. Jeff Young (Music Workshop) request permission to install overhanging sign at 181 Market Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - R. Jeff Young (Music Workshop) request permission to install overhanging sign at 181 Market Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department address the speeding on East Merrimack Street from 3 PM to 6:30...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department address the speeding on East Merrimack Street from 3 PM to 6:30 PM...
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to put Christian Avenue on the repaving list
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to put Christian Avenue on the repaving list
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to investigate feasibility of constructing parking garage in place of fill under rehabilitated...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to investigate feasibility of constructing parking garage in place of fill under rehabilitated...
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: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to instruct Transportation Engineer provide a report on feasibility of establishing “No...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct Transportation Engineer provide a report on feasibility of establishing “No Parking”...
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to investigate working with Middlesex Community College regarding construction of new parking...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to investigate working with Middlesex Community College regarding construction of new parking...
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with a City-wide yard waste pick-up schedule for the summer months
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with a City-wide yard waste pick-up schedule for the summer months
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 provide City Council with an update from the State regarding rehabilitation of the Rourke Bridge
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with an update from the State regarding rehabilitation of the Rourke Bridge
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, 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. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with a City-wide Spring cleaning schedule
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with a City-wide Spring cleaning schedule
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have DPD report on the status of expending FY20 earmark from the State to support small...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have DPD report on the status of expending FY20 earmark from the State to support small...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, 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. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Refer report to Economic Downtown Development SC
Motion by C. Elliott seconded by C. Rourke to refer report to Economic Downtown Development SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott seconded by C. Rourke to refer report to Economic Downtown Development SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to request new owners of locks and canals clean the floating debris at all gates on the canals...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to request new owners of locks and canals clean the floating debris at all gates on the canals...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Suspend rules to discuss March 17 th City Council Meeting
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules to discuss March 17 th City Council Meeting. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules to discuss March 17 th City Council Meeting. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Cancel City Council Meeting of March 17, 2020
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras to cancel City Council Meeting of March 17, 2020. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras to cancel City Council Meeting of March 17, 2020. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
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