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August 18, 2021
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint special meeting with the School Committee (hybrid). Only councilors’ votes are shown; several motions were seconded by School Committee member Lay. 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: Meetings Will Be Held
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation: Meetings Will Be Held
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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Votes - Authorizing The City
Bundle and waive second reading Item #3.1.1 to Item #3.1.13, inclusive
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to bundle and waive second reading Item #3.1.1 to Item #3.1.13, inclusive. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to bundle and waive second reading Item #3.1.1 to Item #3.1.13, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Vote- Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Bartlett School
Adopt: Vote- Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Bartlett School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Butler School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Butler School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Daley School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Daley School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA- Greenhalge School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA- Greenhalge School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Lincoln School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Lincoln School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-McAuliffe School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-McAuliffe School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA- McAvinnue School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA- McAvinnue School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Moody School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Moody School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Murkland School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Murkland School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Robinson School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Robinson School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Rogers School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Rogers School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA- Shaughnessy School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA- Shaughnessy School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Wang School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Wang School
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.
Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Lay. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Lay. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
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