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December 21, 2021
23 recorded votes, 19 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): Vesna Nuon.
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. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Recognition:
Accept and place on file: Recognition:
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)
Minutes Of Municipal Facilities SC December 14th; City Council Regular Meeting December 14th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Municipal Facilities SC December 14th; City Council Regular Meeting December 14th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, 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. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of New Low Pressure Gas Main On Gold Street To The End Of...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of New Low Pressure Gas Main On Gold Street To The End Of School Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of New Plastic Gas Main At 43 Dancause Road
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of New Plastic Gas Main At 43 Dancause Road
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)
Comcast - Request Installation Of PVC Conduit To Existing Pole At Howe And Davidson Streets
Refer to Wire Inspector: Comcast - Request Installation Of PVC Conduit To Existing Pole At Howe And Davidson Streets
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation 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
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, 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. Chau. 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. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote - Approve Amendment
Adopt: Vote - Approve Amendment
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Vote - Auth City Participate In PACE Massachusetts
Adopt: Vote - Auth City Participate In PACE Massachusetts
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 And Expend FY22 Earmarked Funds - Callery Park Playground
Adopt: Vote -Accept And Expend FY22 Earmarked Funds - Callery Park Playground
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Vote-Accept Gift Of 11,948.75 From GLHA
Adopt: Vote-Accept Gift Of 11,948.75 From GLHA
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Ordinance- Create Position And Salary For Bilingual Human Services Coordinator-Council On Aging
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance- Create Position And Salary For Bilingual Human Services Coordinator-Council On Aging
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on January 11, 2022 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on January 11, 2022 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Ordinance-Create Position And Salary For Bilingual Human Services Coordinator-Council On Aging
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Create Position And Salary For Bilingual Human Services Coordinator-Council On Aging
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on January 11, 2022 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. 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 January 11, 2022 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Ordinance-Create Position And Salary For Human Services Coordinator- Council On Aging
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Create Position And Salary For Human Services Coordinator- Council On Aging
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on January 11, 2022 at 7PM by C. Rourke, 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 January 11, 2022 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Wire Inspector Reports:
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports:
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders 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 accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Misc. - Christos Bletsis (Brothers Pizza) Request Installation Of "15 Minute Parking" Sign At Establishment At 688...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Christos Bletsis (Brothers Pizza) Request Installation Of "15 Minute Parking" Sign At Establishment At...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, 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, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Misc. - Linda Theriault Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of 5 Ellis Avenue
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Linda Theriault Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of 5 Ellis Avenue
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)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Conduct A Safety Study Along Church Street To Establish Proper...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Conduct A Safety Study Along Church Street To Establish Proper...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Request: City Council Approve Step Increase Based On Evaluation For Ordinance Employees On Grid Who Are Directly...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Approve Step Increase Based On Evaluation For Ordinance Employees On Grid Who Are Directly...
In City Council, seconded, as amended by, C. Conway, referred to City Manager as amended. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded, as amended by, C. Conway, referred to City Manager as amended. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
Request: City Council Assign Special Municipal Employee Status To The Position Of School Committee Under MGL Ch....
Motion: Request: City Council Assign Special Municipal Employee Status To The Position Of School Committee Under MGL Ch. 268A, Sect. 1(N)
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier. Registered speaker, Michael Dillion, addressed the body. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier. Registered speaker, Michael Dillion, addressed the body. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Amend motion and designate Mr. Dillion a special municipal employee subject to a favorable Massachusetts Ethics Opinion
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to amend motion and designate Mr. Dillion a special municipal employee subject to a favorable Massachusetts Ethics Opinion. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Conway, Drinkwater, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, SamarasNo: ElliottThe 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 by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to amend motion and designate Mr. Dillion a special municipal employee subject to a favorable Massachusetts Ethics Opinion. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Suspend rules to allow Mr. Dillon a second opportunity to speak
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to suspend rules to allow Mr. Dillon a second opportunity to speak. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to suspend rules to allow Mr. Dillon a second opportunity to speak. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
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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