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December 14, 2021
20 recorded votes, 15 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, Sokhary Chau, David Conway, John Drinkwater, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Daniel P. Rourke
Absent: Vesna Nuon, Rodney M. Elliott
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. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Drinkwater)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting December 7th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting December 7th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Ordinance To Amend Sec. 9 Flood Plain Overlay
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance To Amend Sec. 9 Flood Plain Overlay
In City Council, Motion to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation and to Public Hearing on January 11, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation and to Public Hearing on January 11, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Vote - Minimum Residential Factor FY2022
Adopt: Vote - Minimum Residential Factor FY2022
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Elliott, C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Elliott, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Take Item #10.2 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to take Item #10.2 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to take Item #10.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Vote - Accept 2020 RePrecincting Plan
Adopt: Vote - Accept 2020 RePrecincting Plan
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Elliott, C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Elliott, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Vote - Transfer To Cemetery Division DPW
Adopt: Vote - Transfer To Cemetery Division DPW
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Elliott, C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Elliott, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Vote- Apply.Accept.Expend Grant $400K PARC Grant
Adopt: Vote- Apply.Accept.Expend Grant $400K PARC Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Elliott, C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Elliott, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Municipal Facilities SC December 14, 2021
Accept the report: Municipal Facilities SC December 14, 2021
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
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. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Misc. - Katherine Robillard Request Removal Of Handicap Parking Sign At 39 Cedar Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Katherine Robillard Request Removal Of Handicap Parking Sign At 39 Cedar Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Misc. - Sherri Favaloro Request Removal Of Handicap Parking Sign At 72-78 Otis Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Sherri Favaloro Request Removal Of Handicap Parking Sign At 72-78 Otis Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
National Grid/Verizon- Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole Relocate (2) JO Poles At Tanner And Plain Streets....
Send to a public hearing: National Grid/Verizon- Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole Relocate (2) JO Poles At Tanner And Plain Streets. (Tanner...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on January 4, 2022 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on January 4, 2022 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To Tunnel To Towers Foundation To Explore The Feasibility Of Developing A...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To Tunnel To Towers Foundation To Explore The Feasibility Of Developing A Partnership...
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: Conway, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Find Ways And Means To Implement The Language Line (Translation Services) In The LPD And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Find Ways And Means To Implement The Language Line (Translation Services) In The LPD And City Hall
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager/MIS. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager/MIS. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Work With The City Of Learning Committee And Congresswoman Trahan To Help Secure Learning...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The City Of Learning Committee And Congresswoman Trahan To Help Secure Learning City...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Look Into The Feasibility Of Placing Handball Courts Around The City At The Appropriate Parks
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into The Feasibility Of Placing Handball Courts Around The City At The Appropriate Parks
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: Leahy, second: Mercier)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cancel City Council meeting of December 28, 2021
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to cancel City Council meeting of December 28, 2021. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Elliott, C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to cancel City Council meeting of December 28, 2021. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Elliott, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
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