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October 27, 2020
22 recorded votes, 16 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 / Zoom Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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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)
Take Items #7.2 out of order
Motion to suspend rules by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to take Items #7.2D and #7.2E out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to take Items #7.2D and #7.2E out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Recognition - Ambient Photonics
Accept and place on file: Recognition - Ambient Photonics
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. 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. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Samaras)
Minutes Of Neighborhoods SC October 13th; Technology & Utilities SC October 13th; City Council Meeting October 13th...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Neighborhoods SC October 13th; Technology & Utilities SC October 13th; City Council Meeting October 13th And...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Report - Year To Date FY21 Budget Report For General Fund Expenditures Through Month Ending September 30, 2020
Accept and place on file: Report - Year To Date FY21 Budget Report For General Fund Expenditures Through Month Ending September 30, 2020
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, 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 place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Ordinance- Amend Sidewalk Seating Outside Restaurant
Adopt: Ordinance- Amend Sidewalk Seating Outside Restaurant
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Ordinance- Create Position And Salary Nurse Case
Adopt: Ordinance- Create Position And Salary Nurse Case
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
TC Systems, Inc. (AT&T) - Request Installation Of Two (2) Telecommunication Conduits At Intersection Of University...
Refer to Wire Inspector: TC Systems, Inc. (AT&T) - Request Installation Of Two (2) Telecommunication Conduits At Intersection Of University Avenue...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Take Item #12.1 out of order
Motion to suspend rules by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #12.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #12.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Informational Reports
Bundle and waive second reading of Items #8.1 to #8.3, inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive second reading of Items #8.1 to #8.3, inclusive by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle and waive second reading of Items #8.1 to #8.3, inclusive by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Vote - Auth CM Ex. Lease W Jeanne D'Arc For ATM's
Adopt: Vote - Auth CM Ex. Lease W Jeanne D'Arc For ATM's
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)
Vote- Accept.Expend 400K Complete Streets From MDOT Bridge & French Intersection
Adopt: Vote- Accept.Expend 400K Complete Streets From MDOT Bridge & French Intersection
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)
Vote- Accept.Expend 10,867 Grant Bureau Of Infections Disease And Lab Sciences And MA Area Planning Council-Region 3
Adopt: Vote- Accept.Expend 10,867 Grant Bureau Of Infections Disease And Lab Sciences And MA Area Planning Council-Region 3
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)
Vote-Auth CM Ex. LDA-With Lupoli Companies LLC
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Ex. LDA-With Lupoli Companies LLC
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Order-Abandon Portion Of Warren St And Portion Hurd St
Send to a public hearing: Order-Abandon Portion Of Warren St And Portion Hurd St
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 10, 2020 at 7PM by C. Chau, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 10, 2020 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Nuon)
Ordinance- Rental Property
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance- Rental Property
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 10, 2020 at 7PM 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 10, 2020 at 7PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Finance SC October 20, 2020
Accept the report: Finance SC October 20, 2020
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Finance SC Joint With School Finance SC October 27, 2020
Accept the report: Finance SC Joint With School Finance SC October 27, 2020
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress 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
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Find Ways And Means To Ask The State To Allow Our City’s Homeless To Take Shelter Indoors...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Find Ways And Means To Ask The State To Allow Our City’s Homeless To Take Shelter Indoors...
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Rita Mercier and John J. Leahy; Rita Mercier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Executive Session - To Discuss Matters Of Litigation (Open Meeting Complaint), Public Discussions Of Which May Have...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - To Discuss Matters Of Litigation (Open Meeting Complaint), Public Discussions Of Which May Have A...
In City Council, Executive Session was cancelled and Motion to refer Open Meeting Compliant to Law Department for a response by C. Rourke, 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, Executive Session was cancelled and Motion to refer Open Meeting Compliant to Law Department for a response by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
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