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September 8, 2020
32 recorded votes, 23 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
Communication Remote Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote Participation
For Zoom - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a- Meeting In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“For Zoom - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a- Meeting In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Nuon)
Minutes Of Zoning SC August 25th; City Council Meeting August 25th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Zoning SC August 25th; City Council Meeting August 25th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Drinkwater)
Ordinance-Amend Ch 150 Fees
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Ch 150 Fees
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Refer matter to Technology $ Utilities SC
C) Motion Response - SiFi Network – Motion to refer matter to Technology $ Utilities SC by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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“C) Motion Response - SiFi Network – Motion to refer matter to Technology $ Utilities SC by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
Informational Reports
Refer to the Finance SC by C: Informational Reports
Motion to refer to Finance SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Finance SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Communication-Appoint Erin Gendron To Board Of Health
Approve: Communication-Appoint Erin Gendron To Board Of Health
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Drinkwater)
Vote-Accept Timely Receipt Of Budget FY21
Adopt: Vote-Accept Timely Receipt Of Budget FY21
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Samaras)
Vote-Appropriation Order - FY2021 Budget
Send to a public hearing: Vote-Appropriation Order - FY2021 Budget
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on September 22, 2020 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on September 22, 2020 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Bundle Items #6.3 to #6.5 inclusive
Motion to bundle Items #6.3 to #6.5 inclusive by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle Items #6.3 to #6.5 inclusive by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Vote - Accept Expend Fire SAFE Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept Expend Fire SAFE Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
Vote- Accept Expend MCC Grant From LMA
Adopt: Vote- Accept Expend MCC Grant From LMA
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
Vote- Accept.Expend 20K Greening The Gateway Program
Adopt: Vote- Accept.Expend 20K Greening The Gateway Program
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
Order-60 Day Trial (Various)
Adopt: Order-60 Day Trial (Various)
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rourke)
Ordinance- Amend Fees Ordinance Ch.150
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance- Amend Fees Ordinance Ch.150
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on September 22, 2020 at 7PM by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on September 22, 2020 at 7PM by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Conway)
Ordinance- Amend Metered Service Water
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance- Amend Metered Service Water
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on September 22, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on September 22, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ordinance- Amend Revolving Fund C.28 S.28-31.1
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance- Amend Revolving Fund C.28 S.28-31.1
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on September 22, 2020 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on September 22, 2020 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Ordinance-Amend Annual Sewer Use Charge
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Annual Sewer Use Charge
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on September 22, 2020 at 7PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on September 22, 2020 at 7PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. Installation Of (1) SO Pole On Andrews Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. Installation Of (1) SO Pole On Andrews Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Elliott)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. Installation Of PVC Conduit From New Pole To Existing Manhole On Andrews Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. Installation Of PVC Conduit From New Pole To Existing Manhole On Andrews Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Residents Of East Sixth Street Request East Sixth Street Be Added To Paving List And That Efforts Be Made To...
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Residents Of East Sixth Street Request East Sixth Street Be Added To Paving List And That Efforts Be Made To...
In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager / DPW for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager / DPW for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
Misc. - McBee Development, LLC (Thomas Broderick, Sr.) Request Permission To Address City Council Regarding Traffic...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - McBee Development, LLC (Thomas Broderick, Sr.) Request Permission To Address City Council Regarding...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Melissa Laurin (For The Benefit Of Rosa Castro) Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 327 East...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Melissa Laurin (For The Benefit Of Rosa Castro) Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 327...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Implement The Repainting Of Vehicle Lane Safety Markings On Thorndike Street At YMCA Drive...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Implement The Repainting Of Vehicle Lane Safety Markings On Thorndike Street At YMCA Drive And...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Investigate The Addition Of A Left Turning Arrow Traveling Inbound From Chelmsford Street...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Investigate The Addition Of A Left Turning Arrow Traveling Inbound From Chelmsford Street Onto...
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: Chau, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Investigate The Addition Of A Left Turning Arrow Traveling Outbound From Chelmsford Street...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Investigate The Addition Of A Left Turning Arrow Traveling Outbound From Chelmsford Street (At...
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: Chau, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Look Into Possible Use Of New Technology For Filling In Potholes Throughout The City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into Possible Use Of New Technology For Filling In Potholes Throughout The City
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: Leahy, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Departments In Order To Establish A Permanent Home In The City For The Aide...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Departments In Order To Establish A Permanent Home In The City For The Aide...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Elliott)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Return to City Council chamber without public beginning on the meeting of September 22, 2020
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to return to City Council chamber without public beginning on the meeting of September 22, 2020. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to return to City Council chamber without public beginning on the meeting of September 22, 2020. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Continue meeting in accordance with summer schedule on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau to continue meeting in accordance with summer schedule on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau to continue meeting in accordance with summer schedule on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
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