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November 1, 2022
25 recorded votes, 22 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, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Wayne Jenness
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. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Presentation - CTI Youth Homelessness. (Amanda Sullivan)
Accept and place on file: Presentation - CTI Youth Homelessness. (Amanda Sullivan)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Gitschier)
Minutes Of Economic/Downtown Development SC October 25th; City Council Regular Meeting October 25th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Economic/Downtown Development SC October 25th; City Council Regular Meeting October 25th, 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)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Rourke. 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. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Rourke)
Take Item #9.5 out of order
Motion to take Item #9.5 out of order by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to take Item #9.5 out of order by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Vote - Amend TIF Agreement - 330 Jackson Street, LLC
Adopt: Vote - Amend TIF Agreement - 330 Jackson Street, LLC
Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Vote - Transfer $315,000 DPW
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $315,000 DPW
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Economic/Downtown Development SC October 25, 2022
Accept the report: Economic/Downtown Development SC October 25, 2022
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Wire Inspector Reports
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of 2 Inch Conduit And Pull Box At Riverside Street And...
Send to a public hearing: TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of 2 Inch Conduit And Pull Box At Riverside Street And...
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 15, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Yem, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 15, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Yem, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Trial For Three Way Stop Signs At The Intersection Of Stedman...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Trial For Three Way Stop Signs At The Intersection Of Stedman...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Give The City Council An Update On The Fire Department Overtime
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Give The City Council An Update On The Fire Department Overtime
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: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Request: City Auditor Provide City Council With A Monthly MUNIS Report Of All Accounts
Refer to City Auditor: Request: City Auditor Provide City Council With A Monthly MUNIS Report Of All Accounts
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Auditor. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Auditor. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Feasibility Of Banning Parking On One Side Of Street Near...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Feasibility Of Banning Parking On One Side Of Street Near 30...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 Have Proper Department Explore The Feasibility Of Offering Discounted Residential Property...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Explore The Feasibility Of Offering Discounted Residential Property Tax...
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: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide Detailed Plan Of Action To Address Leaf Removal Efforts In...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide Detailed Plan Of Action To Address Leaf Removal Efforts In...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Schedule Of Upcoming Community Information Sessions Regarding Accessing ARPA Funding
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Schedule Of Upcoming Community Information Sessions Regarding Accessing ARPA Funding
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 Put Together A Public Demonstration On Permitting Process SOP Involving CASE, DPW, LFD, LPD...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Put Together A Public Demonstration On Permitting Process SOP Involving CASE, DPW, LFD, LPD And...
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: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have Parking Department Provide A Report On How Many Incidences Of Patrons Being Stuck In...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Parking Department Provide A Report On How Many Incidences Of Patrons Being Stuck In...
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 Work With State Delegation To Discuss The Effect Electric Rate Increases Will Have On The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With State Delegation To Discuss The Effect Electric Rate Increases Will Have On The...
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 Have Appropriate Department Make Kinsman Street A One-Way
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Make Kinsman Street A One-Way
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: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Refer Items #9.12 to #9.17, inclusive, per C. Jenness request, to Council Meeting of November 8, 2022
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to refer Items #9.12 to #9.17, inclusive, per C. Jenness request, to Council Meeting of November 8, 2022. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to refer Items #9.12 to #9.17, inclusive, per C. Jenness request, to Council Meeting of November 8, 2022. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Transportation Engineer Investigate The Installation Of A Crosswalk On Lawrence Street...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Transportation Engineer Investigate The Installation Of A Crosswalk On Lawrence Street...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Leahy)
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