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October 5, 2021
35 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor John J. Leahy presiding. Taking part remotely (Zoom): Daniel P. Rourke.
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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Take Item #5.2 out of order
Motion to take Item #5.2F out of order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to take Item #5.2F out of order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
Minutes Of Finance SC September 28th; City Council Regular Meeting September 28th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Finance SC September 28th; City Council Regular Meeting September 28th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Conway)
Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless - Request Installation Of Small Cell Facility On Existing Utility Pole At...
Refer to the continue hearing to October 12: Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless - Request Installation Of Small Cell Facility On Existing...
Motion to refer to continue hearing to October 12, 2021 at 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to continue hearing to October 12, 2021 at 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Accept the recommendation in the report regarding naming of square
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke to accept the recommendation in the report regarding naming of square. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke to accept the recommendation in the report regarding naming of square. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Communication - Appoint Tha Chhan To License Commission
Approve: Communication - Appoint Tha Chhan To License Commission
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
Communication - Collective Bargaining Agreements
Accept and place on file: Communication - Collective Bargaining Agreements
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1 to #6.14, inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1 to #6.14, inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1 to #6.14, inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote -Ratify And Approve The Execution By City
Adopt: Vote -Ratify And Approve The Execution By City
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Vote-Accept.Expend $308,000 Grant To LPD -3 Yr Period
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend $308,000 Grant To LPD -3 Yr Period
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Vote-Designate Members Of The Board Of Health As Special Municipal Employees
Adopt: Vote-Designate Members Of The Board Of Health As Special Municipal Employees
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Vote-Ratify And Approve The Execution By City
Adopt: Vote-Ratify And Approve The Execution By City
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Vote-Ratify And Approve The Execution Of City
Adopt: Vote-Ratify And Approve The Execution Of City
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Economic/Downtown Development SC October 5, 2021
Accept the report: Economic/Downtown Development SC October 5, 2021
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Panela Restaurant (Juan Acevedo) Request Permission To Install Two (2) Overhanging At 7 Hanover Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Panela Restaurant (Juan Acevedo) Request Permission To Install Two (2) Overhanging At 7 Hanover Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Evaluate Intersections That Have “No Turn On Red” For Effectiveness
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Evaluate Intersections That Have “No Turn On Red” For Effectiveness
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Request: Environment & Flood Issues SC Meet Regarding Combined Sewer Overflow Report To Address Wastewater Treatment...
Refer to Environment & Flood Issues SC: Request: Environment & Flood Issues SC Meet Regarding Combined Sewer Overflow Report To Address Wastewater...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to Environment & Flood Issues SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to Environment & Flood Issues SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding The Number Of School
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding The Number Of School
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Request: Transportation SC Discuss Parking Issues On Tolman Avenue
Refer to Transportation SC: Request: Transportation SC Discuss Parking Issues On Tolman Avenue
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to Transportation SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Explore Placing A Curb Cut And Crosswalk At 60 Lawrence Street, In...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Explore Placing A Curb Cut And Crosswalk At 60 Lawrence Street, In Front...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
C, Drinkwater - Req. City Manager And Proper Department Explore Partnerships With Schools And/Or Non-Profit Entities...
Refer to the City Manager: C, Drinkwater - Req. City Manager And Proper Department Explore Partnerships With Schools And/Or Non-Profit Entities...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Review A “Statutory Nuisance” Noise Level Ordinance
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Review A “Statutory Nuisance” Noise Level Ordinance
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Remove Dead Trees At Campbell Field
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Remove Dead Trees At Campbell Field
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 Have Land And Buildings Department Replace Signage At Leblanc Field
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Land And Buildings Department Replace Signage At Leblanc Field
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Conway)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
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