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October 19, 2021
31 recorded votes, 29 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: 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)
Minutes Of Finance SC October 12th; Environmental & Flood Issues SC October 12th; City Council Regular Meeting...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Finance SC October 12th; Environmental & Flood Issues SC October 12th; City Council Regular Meeting October...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Take Items #5.2 and #10.8 out of order
Motion to take Items #5.2 and #10.8 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to take Items #5.2 and #10.8 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. 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. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Refer Items #4.1(I) and #4.1(J) to Economic/Downtown Development SC
J) Motion Response - Upper Floor Development – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott to refer Items #4.1(I) and #4.1(J) to Economic/Downtown Development SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“J) Motion Response - Upper Floor Development – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott to refer Items #4.1(I) and #4.1(J) to Economic/Downtown Development SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Informational Reports
Take Item #7.1 out of order
Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Elliott)
Vote- Accept.Expend 2021 GLCF Covid Phase 3 Mental Health Support Grant
Adopt: Vote- Accept.Expend 2021 GLCF Covid Phase 3 Mental Health Support Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Vote- Approve Exemption Of Arthur Calavritinos MGL C.268A S.20
Adopt: Vote- Approve Exemption Of Arthur Calavritinos MGL C.268A S.20
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Drinkwater, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, SamarasThe roll call lists Sokhary Chau as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Vote- Auth Mgr Ex. License Agreement-7 Hanover St (Overhanging Sign)
Adopt: Vote- Auth Mgr Ex. License Agreement-7 Hanover St (Overhanging Sign)
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Ordinance- Create Position And Salary For Epidemiologist-Health Dept
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance- Create Position And Salary For Epidemiologist-Health Dept
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 9, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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 9, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Resolution- Urging Community Engagement And Fair Employment Standards For Any Expansion Of Amazon
Adopt: Resolution- Urging Community Engagement And Fair Employment Standards For Any Expansion Of Amazon
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Conway). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, SamarasNo: ConwayThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
Environment & Flood Issues SC October 12, 2021
Accept the report: Environment & Flood Issues SC October 12, 2021
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Conway)
Misc. - Sonia Dore Request Removal Of Handicap Parking Sign At 85 Moore Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Sonia Dore Request Removal Of Handicap Parking Sign At 85 Moore Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, 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 refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Samaras)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Handhold And 120 Feet Of Conduit For Service To Cell Antenna On Appleton...
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of Handhold And 120 Feet Of Conduit For Service To Cell Antenna On Appleton Street...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 9, 2021 at 7PM by C. Elliott, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 9, 2021 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Gas Main Extension From 35 To 79 Pratt Avenue
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of Gas Main Extension From 35 To 79 Pratt Avenue
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 9, 2021 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. 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 9, 2021 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
New Cingular Wireless (D/B/A AT&T) - Request Installation Of A Small Cell Antenna On Existing Pole At 84 University...
Send to a public hearing: New Cingular Wireless (D/B/A AT&T) - Request Installation Of A Small Cell Antenna On Existing Pole At 84 University...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 9, 2021 at 7PM 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 9, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Refresh Faded Paint On Crosswalk From Francis Gatehouse To Variety...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Refresh Faded Paint On Crosswalk From Francis Gatehouse To Variety Store...
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Public Input From Submittals Re: ARPA Project Suggestions...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Public Input From Submittals Re: ARPA Project Suggestions, Include...
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: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Invite Representative From FEMA Meet With Environmental & Flood Issues SC To Explain The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Invite Representative From FEMA Meet With Environmental & Flood Issues SC To Explain The...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Environmental & Flood Issues SC. 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/Environmental & Flood Issues SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Report On Homeless Coordinating Council Meeting Regarding Finding Shelter For The Homeless
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Report On Homeless Coordinating Council Meeting Regarding Finding Shelter For The Homeless
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: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Initiate Process Of Updating Pawtucketville Master Plan Adopted In 2006 And Include...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Initiate Process Of Updating Pawtucketville Master Plan Adopted In 2006 And Include...
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 Rodney M. Elliott and Daniel P. Rourke; Rodney M. Elliott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Look Into Initiatives Other Cities Utilize To Combat Rodent Infestation
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Look Into Initiatives Other Cities Utilize To Combat Rodent Infestation
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, 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. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Trim Back Tree Branches Overhanging On Varnum Avenue Before The Winter Season
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Trim Back Tree Branches Overhanging On Varnum Avenue Before The Winter Season
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 The Playground At The Pawtucketville Memorial School Repaired And Renovated
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Playground At The Pawtucketville Memorial School Repaired And Renovated
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: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to Replace Missing And/Or Broken Sidewalk Bumps Throughout The City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Replace Missing And/Or Broken Sidewalk Bumps Throughout The City
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: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Efforts Being Made To Work With Homeless, Ie; Campsites...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Efforts Being Made To Work With Homeless, Ie; Campsites, Availability...
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: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding Efforts To Mitigate Increased Traffic And Cut-Throughs In The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding Efforts To Mitigate Increased Traffic And Cut-Throughs In The Area...
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: Drinkwater, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Invite Coordinating Council On Housing And Homelessness To Provide Report/Presentation As To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Invite Coordinating Council On Housing And Homelessness To Provide Report/Presentation As To...
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 Provide Update Regarding Adding Associates And Alternative Members To City Boards And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update Regarding Adding Associates And Alternative Members To City Boards And Commissions
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Contact MassDOT To Revisit And Review Traffic On Rogers Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Contact MassDOT To Revisit And Review Traffic On Rogers Street
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: Leahy, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
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