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December 20, 2022
27 recorded votes, 23 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. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Minutes Of Cannabis Control SC December 13th; City Council Regular Meeting December 13th; Finance SC December 15th...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Cannabis Control SC December 13th; City Council Regular Meeting December 13th; Finance SC December 15th, For...
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Leahy)
Ordinance - Create Position ARPA Administrate Assistant
Adopt: Ordinance - Create Position ARPA Administrate Assistant
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Ordinance - Create Position ARPA Grant Fiscal Coordinator
Adopt: Ordinance - Create Position ARPA Grant Fiscal Coordinator
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 nays (C. Gitschier, C. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: Gitschier, LeahyThe roll call names the no votes and gives 9 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 by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 nays (C. Gitschier, C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Replacement Of 2,230 Feet Of Gas Main On Wellesley Avenue, W. Albert...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Replacement Of 2,230 Feet Of Gas Main On Wellesley Avenue, W. Albert Street...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Scott)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Refer to Rules SC: Motion Responses
C) Motion Response - Petition Signatures – Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer to Rules SC. So voted.
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“C) Motion Response - Petition Signatures – Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer to Rules SC. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Accept/Expend $14,500 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $14,500 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Vote - Accept/Expend FY23 Municipal Staffing Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend FY23 Municipal Staffing Grant – LPD
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Vote - Accept/Expend FY23 Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend FY23 Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant – LPD
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Jenness)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Ordinance - Amend Chapter 266 Vehicles And Traffic - Commercial Parking
Refer to Transportation SC: Ordinance - Amend Chapter 266 Vehicles And Traffic - Commercial Parking
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer to Transportation SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Gitschier)
Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Weights And Measures
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Weights And Measures
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 3, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 3, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Subcommittee Reports: 1) Finance SC December 15, 2022
Accept the report: Subcommittee Reports: 1) Finance SC December 15, 2022
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Claims - (4) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (4) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Kha Hua Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 18 Lewis Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Kha Hua Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 18 Lewis Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Detailed Plan On Maintenance And Treatment Of Pedestrian...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Detailed Plan On Maintenance And Treatment Of Pedestrian...
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: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Maintain Decatur Way; Including Installing Trash...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Maintain Decatur Way; Including Installing Trash Receptacles...
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: Yem, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On The Citizens’ Advisory Committee; Including...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On The Citizens’ Advisory Committee; Including Members...
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 Have Proper Department Provide A Report On 131 Middlesex Street, Formerly Occupied By Garcia...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On 131 Middlesex Street, Formerly Occupied By Garcia...
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: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Prepare A Detailed Breakdown Of Parking Pass Holder And Group...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Prepare A Detailed Breakdown Of Parking Pass Holder And Group Agreement...
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 Wayne Jenness, Vesna Nuon and Erik R. Gitschier; Wayne Jenness is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A List Of Agencies, Churches And Social Service Organizations Who...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A List Of Agencies, Churches And Social Service Organizations Who...
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 Wayne Jenness and Vesna Nuon; Wayne Jenness is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A Report Detailing Response Protocols For Emergency Disaster...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A Report Detailing Response Protocols For Emergency Disaster Events...
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 Wayne Jenness and Vesna Nuon; Wayne Jenness is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Refer to Public Safety SC: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A Report Detailing Response Protocols For Emergency Disaster Events...
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to Public Safety SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to Public Safety SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Direct The Appropriate Department To Provide A Report On Funding Opportunities For Energy...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Direct The Appropriate Department To Provide A Report On Funding Opportunities For Energy...
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 John Drinkwater and Erik R. Gitschier; John Drinkwater is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Robinson)
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