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October 25, 2022
28 recorded votes, 26 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, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
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. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Citation - Christine O'Connor (City Solicitor)
Accept and place on file: Citation - Christine O'Connor (City Solicitor)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Recognized First Responders Day: Citation - Christine O'Connor (City Solicitor)
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to recognized First Responders Day. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to recognized First Responders Day. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
Accept and place on file: Citation - Christine O'Connor (City Solicitor)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Minutes Of Neighborhoods SC October 17th; City Council Regular Meeting October 18th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Neighborhoods SC October 17th; City Council Regular Meeting October 18th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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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)
Suspend rules
Motion to suspend rules by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness to allow Manager to introduce new department head. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness to allow Manager to introduce new department head. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Take Item #8.2 out of order
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #8.2 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #8.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Refer to the Technology: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer matter to Technology and Utilities SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer matter to Technology and Utilities SC. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Refer to Transportation SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Vote – Accept Proposal And Convey 548, 550.1, And 542.1 Chelmsford St. To John G. Maria
Adopt: Vote – Accept Proposal And Convey 548, 550.1, And 542.1 Chelmsford St. To John G. Maria
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Vote - Transfer $42,565.80 - Recreation/LPD/DWP
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $42,565.80 - Recreation/LPD/DWP
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: GitschierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 10 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Wire Inspector Reports
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Law Department Provide A Report On The Status Of Every Case In Litigation Including...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Law Department Provide A Report On The Status Of Every Case In Litigation Including...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Work With The State Delegation And The MassDOT On Ways And Means To Improve Traffic Safety...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The State Delegation And The MassDOT On Ways And Means To Improve Traffic Safety At...
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 Vesna Nuon and Daniel P. Rourke; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Suspend rules to allow speaker on the motion
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier to suspend rules to allow speaker on the motion. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier to suspend rules to allow speaker on the motion. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update Regarding Status Of The Former Garcia Brogan’s Space In The Early Garage
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update Regarding Status Of The Former Garcia Brogan’s Space In The Early Garage
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Review Boards And Commissions To Determine Whether Additional Associate And/Or Alternate...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Review Boards And Commissions To Determine Whether Additional Associate And/Or Alternate...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Detailing Possible Funding Sources To Move Forward With The Proposed Park...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Detailing Possible Funding Sources To Move Forward With The Proposed Park And...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Convene A Summit Including Inviting Other Gateway City Representatives To Discuss Best...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Convene A Summit Including Inviting Other Gateway City Representatives To Discuss Best...
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, Erik R. Gitschier 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 Provide City Council With A List Of Written Trash Fines Handed Out By The City Over The Last...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A List Of Written Trash Fines Handed Out By The City Over The Last...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report To Repurpose And Upgrade Centralville Reservoir...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report To Repurpose And Upgrade Centralville Reservoir While...
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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Explanation On The Process Of Overgrowth/Brush Cut...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Explanation On The Process Of Overgrowth/Brush Cut Back...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On Catch Basin Repair Work On Wachusett Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On Catch Basin Repair Work On Wachusett 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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On Winter Operations Preparedness Including...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On Winter Operations Preparedness Including...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, 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. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update And Timeline Of Citywide Crosswalk Painting
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update And Timeline Of Citywide Crosswalk Painting
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, 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. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
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