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November 16, 2021
10 recorded votes, 10 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, Daniel P. Rourke
Absent: Sokhary Chau
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. Elliott, 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
“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. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting November 9th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting November 9th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rourke)
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.
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 accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Rita Barry Request Installation of A Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Rita Barry Request Installation of A Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, 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 refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Drinkwater)
Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Replacement Of Existing Cast Iron Gas Main With 6 Inch Plastic Gas Main On...
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Replacement Of Existing Cast Iron Gas Main With 6 Inch Plastic Gas Main On...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 7, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 7, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update Regarding Replacement Of Director Of Coordinating Council On Homelessness And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update Regarding Replacement Of Director Of Coordinating Council On Homelessness And...
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 Work With Election Office And Election Commission To Provide An Assessment Of Operations For...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Election Office And Election Commission To Provide An Assessment Of Operations For...
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: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Review And Update Signage For Speed And Parking Along Stevens Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Review And Update Signage For Speed And Parking Along Stevens Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, 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. The motion was filed by Sokhary Chau, who is not shown as present, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Report To Council Regarding Snow Plowing Plans For The Coming Winter; Including Appropriate...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Report To Council Regarding Snow Plowing Plans For The Coming Winter; Including Appropriate...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, 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. The motion was filed by Sokhary Chau, who is not shown as present, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Rourke)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, 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 Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
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