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January 25, 2022
42 recorded votes, 36 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Sokhary Chau presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Drinkwater, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: John J. Leahy
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. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting January 18th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting January 18th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Motion Responses
Take Item #4.2(G) out of order
Motion to suspend rules to take Item #4.2(G) out of order by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to take Item #4.2(G) out of order by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. 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. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Motion: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Gitschier to refer Personnel SC, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier to refer Personnel SC, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Informational Reports
Take Items #9.7 and #9.21 out of order
G) Informational - CPA Process and Information – Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott to take Items #9.7 and #9.21 out of order to discuss with current item. So voted.
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From the minutes
“G) Informational - CPA Process and Information – Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott to take Items #9.7 and #9.21 out of order to discuss with current item. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Refer this matter along with Items #9.7 and #9.21 to a joint Finance and Neighborhoods SC
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer this matter along with Items #9.7 and #9.21 to a joint Finance and Neighborhoods SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer this matter along with Items #9.7 and #9.21 to a joint Finance and Neighborhoods SC. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Gitschier)
Take Items #9.2 out of order
Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Items #9.2; 3; 6; 11; 19; and 20 out of order as they have registered speakers. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Items #9.2; 3; 6; 11; 19; and 20 out of order as they have registered speakers. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Communication - Reappointment Of Martha Howe To License Commission
Approve: Communication - Reappointment Of Martha Howe To License Commission
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Vote - Transfer From Municipal Facility Stabilization Fund To FY22 Capital Arch St Project
Adopt: Vote - Transfer From Municipal Facility Stabilization Fund To FY22 Capital Arch St Project
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Vote-Accept Expend FY22 Municipal Staffing Grant – LFD
Adopt: Vote-Accept Expend FY22 Municipal Staffing Grant – LFD
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Vote-Accept Expend FY22 Municipal Staffing Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote-Accept Expend FY22 Municipal Staffing Grant – LPD
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Take Item #9.14 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to take Item #9.14 out of order to discuss with current item. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to take Item #9.14 out of order to discuss with current item. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Vote-Accept Expend FY22 Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote-Accept Expend FY22 Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant – LPD
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Misc. - Michael Kitenda Request Approval And Installation Of A Guardrail Along 2 Arthur Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Michael Kitenda Request Approval And Installation Of A Guardrail Along 2 Arthur Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Update Council, Through Executive Session, Regarding LeLacheur Park
Go into executive session: Ask the City Manager to Update Council, Through Executive Session, Regarding LeLacheur Park
In City Council, no second needed, referred for discussion in Executive Session. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Vesna Nuon and Kimberly Scott; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred for discussion in Executive Session. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Report On The Physical Status Of All Fire Stations And Consider Having The Chief Appoint An...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Report On The Physical Status Of All Fire Stations And Consider Having The Chief Appoint An...
In City Council, seconded by C Jenness, 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 Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Consider Applying For A Transformative Development Grant To Be Used...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Consider Applying For A Transformative Development Grant To Be Used To...
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 Kimberly Scott and Vesna Nuon; Kimberly Scott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Work With DPD To Develop A Plan For Implementation Of An ADA Compliant Canoe And Kayak...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With DPD To Develop A Plan For Implementation Of An ADA Compliant Canoe And Kayak Launch...
In City Council, seconded by C Drinkwater, 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 Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
Request: Mayor Send A Letter From The City Council In Support Of Bills H 3345; H3332; H3284; And S2159 To House...
Refer to the Mayor: Request: Mayor Send A Letter From The City Council In Support Of Bills H 3345; H3332; H3284; And S2159 To House Chair Jeffrey...
In City Council, seconded by C Rourke, referred to Mayor. 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 Rourke, referred to Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Prepare A Report With A Plan To Implement Multiple Polling Places In Each District, To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Prepare A Report With A Plan To Implement Multiple Polling Places In Each District, To Provide...
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 Kimberly Scott and Corey Robinson; Kimberly Scott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have Organizations That Were Granted Community Preservation Act Monies To Present A Detailed...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have Organizations That Were Granted Community Preservation Act Monies To Present A Detailed Plan Concerning The...
In City Council, no second needed, referred a joint Finance/Neighborhoods SC. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Daniel P. Rourke and Kimberly Scott; Daniel P. Rourke is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred a joint Finance/Neighborhoods SC. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have Neighborhood Services Provide The Council An Official Updated Neighborhood Groups List...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Neighborhood Services Provide The Council An Official Updated Neighborhood Groups List In...
In City Council, seconded by C Drinkwater, 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 Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Provide A Report Consisting Of Start Date And Completion Date Of Vivier Way...
Refer to the City Manager: Motion Response From September 28, 2021
In City Council, seconded by C Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With The Cawley Stadium Engineering Report
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With The Cawley Stadium Engineering Report
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: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Contact MassDOT And Request Emergency Inspection Of The Rourke Bridge, To Provide Any And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact MassDOT And Request Emergency Inspection Of The Rourke Bridge, To Provide Any And All...
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 Corey Robinson and Daniel P. Rourke; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore Any And All Grant Funding Mechanisms Available That Would...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore Any And All Grant Funding Mechanisms Available That Would...
In City Council, seconded by C Jenness, 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 Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The Council With A Report On Current Status Of Parking Kiosks And The Current...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The Council With A Report On Current Status Of Parking Kiosks And The Current...
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: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The Council With A Report On What Are The Current Plans To Increase Foot Patrols And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The Council With A Report On What Are The Current Plans To Increase Foot Patrols And...
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Have Wastewater Department Provide The Council A List Of Roads In Each District In Which...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Wastewater Department Provide The Council A List Of Roads In Each District In Which Drain...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager as amended. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Daniel P. Rourke and Erik R. Gitschier; Daniel P. Rourke is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager as amended. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Present A Monthly Value Engineering And Material Procurement Report To The Council...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Present A Monthly Value Engineering And Material Procurement Report To The Council Concerning...
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 Daniel P. Rourke and Erik R. Gitschier; Daniel P. Rourke is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With An Inventory Of City Owned Vehicles That Have A Purchase Price Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With An Inventory Of City Owned Vehicles That Have A Purchase Price 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: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With An Update On The Bulk Pick-Up Schedules For Large Items
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With An Update On The Bulk Pick-Up Schedules For Large Items
In City Council, seconded by C Drinkwater, 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 Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Convene A Meeting With Representatives From Skanska, Suffolk Construction, Subcontractors...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Convene A Meeting With Representatives From Skanska, Suffolk Construction, Subcontractors And...
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: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Give An Update On The Development Projects In The Acre
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Give An Update On The Development Projects In The Acre
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: Yem)
Take Item #4.2(H) out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to take Item #4.2(H) out of order. 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 by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to take Item #4.2(H) out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Give Details On Funded Projects Approved By The Community Preservation Committee Recently
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Give Details On Funded Projects Approved By The Community Preservation Committee Recently
In City Council, seconded by C Robinson, 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 Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Engage With Trinity Management Company To Discuss And Formulate An...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Engage With Trinity Management Company To Discuss And Formulate An...
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: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Give An Update On The Status Of The Collapsed Retaining Wall Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Give An Update On The Status Of The Collapsed Retaining Wall Of...
In City Council, seconded by C Scott, 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 Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate Potential Traffic Calming Measures For Traffic Traveling...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate Potential Traffic Calming Measures For Traffic Traveling...
In City Council, seconded by C Robinson, 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 Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn 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, Motion to Adjourn by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
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