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February 23, 2021
20 recorded votes, 18 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, John Drinkwater, Rodney M. Elliott, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Daniel P. Rourke
Absent: David Conway
Every vote, in order
Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom 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. Samaras seconded by C. Chau. 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. Samaras seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Chau)
Recognition - Retirement Of Nancy Spenard And Diane Tradd From The Department Of Planning & Development
Accept and place on file: Recognition - Retirement Of Nancy Spenard And Diane Tradd From The Department Of Planning & Development
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Samaras)
Minutes Of Finance SC February 9th; City Council Regular Meeting February 9th; City Council Meeting (Executive...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Finance SC February 9th; City Council Regular Meeting February 9th; City Council Meeting (Executive Session)...
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit For Small Cell Antenna On Pole...
Refer to Wire Inspector: TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit For Small Cell Antenna On Pole #5 On...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
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. 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 Suzanne Frechette
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Suzanne Frechette
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ordinance-Amend Ch 28 Entitled Wetlands
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Ch 28 Entitled Wetlands
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on March 9, 2021 at 7PM by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on March 9, 2021 at 7PM by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Drinkwater)
Subcommittee Reports:
Accept the report: Subcommittee Reports:
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress as well as adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress as well as adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Bundle and accept Items #7.2 to #7.6, inclusive
Motion to bundle and accept Items #7.2 to #7.6, inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle and accept Items #7.2 to #7.6, inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request Installation Of 24 Feet Of Underground Electric Conduit At Bridge Street At...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request Installation Of 24 Feet Of Underground Electric Conduit At Bridge Street At Mass Mills Drive
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of Two (2) Jointly Owned Utility Poles On Varnum Avenue...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of Two (2) Jointly Owned Utility Poles On Varnum Avenue At Elene Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - Verizon - Request Permission To Install (1) JO Pole At 190 Butman Road
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Verizon - Request Permission To Install (1) JO Pole At 190 Butman Road
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid / Verizon NE - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole And Relocate (6) JO Poles Along...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid / Verizon NE - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole And Relocate (6) JO Poles Along Andover Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - Crown Castle NG East, LLC - Request Installation Of 55 Feet Of 4 Inch Fiber Conduit To Existing...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Crown Castle NG East, LLC - Request Installation Of 55 Feet Of 4 Inch Fiber Conduit To Existing Customer At 650 Suffolk Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Claims - (3) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (3) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, 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 refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have Transportation Engineer Install A Handicap Parking Sign At The Corner Of 7th Street And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Transportation Engineer Install A Handicap Parking Sign At The Corner Of 7th Street And...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager/Transportation Engineer. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager/Transportation Engineer. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Reorganization And Streamlining Department Of Inspectional...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Reorganization And Streamlining Department Of Inspectional Services...
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: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Executive Session - Pursuant To Exemption 10 For The Purpose Of Considering A Land Swap Agreement On Property In The...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - Pursuant To Exemption 10 For The Purpose Of Considering A Land Swap Agreement On Property In The...
In City Council, M. Leahy stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:35 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Leahy stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:35 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Chau, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Chau, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Rourke)
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