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November 9, 2021
25 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.
Present: William Samaras, Vesna Nuon, David Conway, John Drinkwater, Rodney M. Elliott, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier
Absent: Sokhary Chau, Daniel P. Rourke
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. Samaras, 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. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting October 26th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting October 26th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Take Item #11.1 out of order
Motion to suspend rules to take Item #11.1 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to take Item #11.1 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ordinance- Create Position And Salary For Epidemiologist-Health Dept
Adopt: Ordinance- Create Position And Salary For Epidemiologist-Health Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Chau, C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Chau, C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Handhold And 120 Feet Of Conduit For Service To Cell Antenna On Appleton...
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of Handhold And 120 Feet Of Conduit For Service To Cell Antenna On Appleton Street...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Gas Main Extension From 35 To 79 Pratt Avenue
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of Gas Main Extension From 35 To 79 Pratt Avenue
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Cuddy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Cuddy. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater)
New Cingular Wireless (D/B/A AT&T) - Request Installation Of A Small Cell Antenna On Existing Pole At 84 University...
Refer to Wire Inspector: New Cingular Wireless (D/B/A AT&T) - Request Installation Of A Small Cell Antenna On Existing Pole At 84 University...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
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. 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)
Communication - Reappointments To Council On Aging
Approve: Communication - Reappointments To Council On Aging
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Chau, C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Chau, C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Vote - Accept.Expend Elder Mental Health Outreach Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept.Expend Elder Mental Health Outreach Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Chau, C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Chau, C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Vote -Approve Exemption Of Gregory Balamotis MGL C.268A S.20
Adopt: Vote -Approve Exemption Of Gregory Balamotis MGL C.268A S.20
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Chau, C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Chau, C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
Ordinance - Amending Chapter 56-5 Legal Holidays And Vacation
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amending Chapter 56-5 Legal Holidays And Vacation
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Elliott)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, 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 refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Somdeth Xaysongkham Request City Council Abandon The Dead- End Section Of Seneca Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Somdeth Xaysongkham Request City Council Abandon The Dead- End Section Of Seneca Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Bundle Items #10.3 to #10.6, inclusive
Motion to bundle Items #10.3 to #10.6, inclusive by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle Items #10.3 to #10.6, inclusive by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of 400 Feet Of New 2 Inch Plastic Along Bassett Street
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of 400 Feet Of New 2 Inch Plastic Along Bassett Street
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, 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 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Replacement Gas Main On Woodward, Orchard, Oxford, Wright, Starbird, Courtland...
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Replacement Gas Main On Woodward, Orchard, Oxford, Wright, Starbird, Courtland...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, 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 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Replacement Gas Main Walker, Bachelder, Litchfield, Ready And Hampton
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Replacement Gas Main Walker, Bachelder, Litchfield, Ready And Hampton
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, 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 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Verizon NE - Request Installation Of (4) Underground Conduits Along 657 Middlesex Street. (Lord Overpass Project)
Send to a public hearing: Verizon NE - Request Installation Of (4) Underground Conduits Along 657 Middlesex Street. (Lord Overpass Project)
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on November 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, 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 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Address Vandalism Of The Portuguese Flag And Pole; The Cleanliness Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Address Vandalism Of The Portuguese Flag And Pole; The Cleanliness Of...
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 Have Transportation Engineer Prepare 60 Day Trial For A Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Transportation Engineer Prepare 60 Day Trial For A Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of 291...
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)
Request: City Council Discuss And Act On Next Steps To Implement Results Of Ballot Question Allowing Residents To...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Discuss And Act On Next Steps To Implement Results Of Ballot Question Allowing Residents To Vote...
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: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Transportation Engineer Look At Off-Street Parking Regulations For Condominiums...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Transportation Engineer Look At Off-Street Parking Regulations For Condominiums Throughout...
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)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cancel Council Meeting of November 30, 2021 due to Thanksgiving holiday
In City Council, Motion to cancel Council Meeting of November 30, 2021 due to Thanksgiving holiday by M. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Chau, C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to cancel Council Meeting of November 30, 2021 due to Thanksgiving holiday by M. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Chau, C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Samaras, 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, Motion to Adjourn by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Drinkwater)
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