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September 22, 2020
34 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
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
Accept and place on file
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. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“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. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting September 8th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting September 8th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, 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. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Vote-Appropriation Order - FY2021 Budget
Adopt: Vote-Appropriation Order - FY2021 Budget
Motion to adopt final FY21 budget in the amount of $281,556,022 by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt final FY21 budget in the amount of $281,556,022 by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Drinkwater)
Accept the report: Vote-Appropriation Order - FY2021 Budget
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to accept the report as a report of progress and to adopt motions passed by the subcommittee. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to accept the report as a report of progress and to adopt motions passed by the subcommittee. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ordinance- Amend Fees Ordinance Ch.150
Adopt: Ordinance- Amend Fees Ordinance Ch.150
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)
Ordinance- Amend Metered Service Water
Adopt: Ordinance- Amend Metered Service Water
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ordinance- Amend Revolving Fund C.28 S.28-31.1
Adopt: Ordinance- Amend Revolving Fund C.28 S.28-31.1
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Ordinance-Amend Annual Sewer Use Charge
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Annual Sewer Use Charge
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
The Markley Group, LLC Request To Amend Flammable Materials License For Additional 15,100 Gallons Of Diesel Fuel II...
Refer to the Neighborhoods SC by C: The Markley Group, LLC Request To Amend Flammable Materials License For Additional 15,100 Gallons Of Diesel...
Motion to refer to Neighborhoods SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Neighborhoods SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Communication - Reappt Olu Ibrahim-Lowell Cultural Council
Accept and place on file: Communication - Reappt Olu Ibrahim-Lowell Cultural Council
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Vote- Amend JAM Plan By Extending Term. Date
Adopt: Vote- Amend JAM Plan By Extending Term. Date
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- Apply Accept Mass In
Adopt: Vote- Apply Accept Mass In
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Chau)
Vote-Accept Expend Tobacco Control Grant
Adopt: Vote-Accept Expend Tobacco Control Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request Installation Of 375 Feet Of Gas Main For Infrastructure Reinforcement From 1500...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request Installation Of 375 Feet Of Gas Main For Infrastructure Reinforcement From 1500 To 1524 Gorham Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. 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 adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request Installation Of 700 Feet Of Gas Main For Infrastructure Reinforcement Along...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request Installation Of 700 Feet Of Gas Main For Infrastructure Reinforcement Along Gorham Street (Saratoga...
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order 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 adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request To Reconstruct Gas Pressure Regulator And Add SCADA System At The Intersection...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request To Reconstruct Gas Pressure Regulator And Add SCADA System At The Intersection Of Carlisle And Gorham...
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Samaras, 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 adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, 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. Conway, 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, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Misc. - Robert Grimes Request Installation Of A Traffic Circle In Front Of VP Fuels At The Corners Of Gorham...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Robert Grimes Request Installation Of A Traffic Circle In Front Of VP Fuels At The Corners Of Gorham...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Misc. - Soben Pin Request Policy/Procedure To Issue A Citation To The Cambodian Government Officials
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Soben Pin Request Policy/Procedure To Issue A Citation To The Cambodian Government Officials
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. 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. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to And Appropriate City Department Look For Ways To Encourage Residents To Comply With The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And Appropriate City Department Look For Ways To Encourage Residents To Comply With The State...
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: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Law Department Prepare A Vote To Accept The Provisions Of MGL C. 44 S. 55C To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Law Department Prepare A Vote To Accept The Provisions Of MGL C. 44 S. 55C To Create...
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 An Update Regarding The Expansion Of Associate Memberships On Boards And Commissions...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding The Expansion Of Associate Memberships On Boards And Commissions...
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 Work With Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence To Reconvene The Southeast Asian Family...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence To Reconvene The Southeast Asian Family...
In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, 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. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Draft A Council Vote Which Allows For The Current COVID Outdoor...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Draft A Council Vote Which Allows For The Current COVID Outdoor...
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Instruct Law Department Prepare An Advisory Opinion As To Whether The City, Through Its City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Instruct Law Department Prepare An Advisory Opinion As To Whether The City, Through Its City...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Drinkwater, M. Leahy, C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Conway, Elliott, Mercier, Rourke, SamarasNo: Drinkwater, Leahy, NuonThe roll call names the no votes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Drinkwater, M. Leahy, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Waive City Council Rule 5: Ask the City Manager to Instruct Law Department Prepare An Advisory Opinion As To Whether The City, Through Its City...
Motion to waive City Council Rule 5 by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. (9:59 PM) Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to waive City Council Rule 5 by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. (9:59 PM) Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Second motions #9.7 to #9.11, inclusively and refer to City Manager
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to second motions #9.7 to #9.11, inclusively and refer 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
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to second motions #9.7 to #9.11, inclusively and refer to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Meet With Representatives From The Transitional Living Center/Eliot Presbyterian Church...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Meet With Representatives From The Transitional Living Center/Eliot Presbyterian Church...
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: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Updates Regarding Appointments To Advisory Council; Diversity Training; HR Audit As...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Updates Regarding Appointments To Advisory Council; Diversity Training; HR Audit As...
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: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Report On Frequency Of Mental Health Advocate Contact With Patients In City And Allocate...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Report On Frequency Of Mental Health Advocate Contact With Patients In City And Allocate...
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: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Direct DPD/Transportation Engineer To Develop Protocol/Policy For Citizens’ Concerns And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Direct DPD/Transportation Engineer To Develop Protocol/Policy For Citizens’ Concerns And...
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: Conway, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On “Remote Learning Enrichment Programs” Approved To Operate In The City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On “Remote Learning Enrichment Programs” Approved To Operate In The City...
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: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. 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 Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
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