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January 3, 2023
21 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Sokhary Chau presiding. Taking part remotely (Zoom): Paul Ratha Yem.
Present: 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: Sokhary Chau
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. Nuon. 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. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Minutes Of Parks And Recreation SC December 20th; City Council Regular Meeting December 20th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Parks And Recreation SC December 20th; City Council Regular Meeting December 20th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Order - MSBA ARP Feasibility Study 2022
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Order - MSBA ARP Feasibility Study 2022
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for twenty days by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for twenty days by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Jenness)
Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Weights And Measures
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Weights And Measures
Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, 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. Drinkwater. 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. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Drinkwater)
Motion: Motion Responses
C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to refer motion response to the Neighborhoods Sub/Committee. So Voted.
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“C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to refer motion response to the Neighborhoods Sub/Committee. So Voted..” (second: Scott)
E) Motion Response - Preparation for Waste Ban – None F) Motion Response - State Cannabis Commission and Social Consumption - With Attachments – C. Robinson, seconded by C. Drinkwater to refer motion response to Cannabis Control Sub/Committee. So Voted
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From the minutes
“E) Motion Response - Preparation for Waste Ban – None F) Motion Response - State Cannabis Commission and Social Consumption - With Attachments – C. Robinson, seconded by C. Drinkwater to refer motion response to Cannabis Control Sub/Committee. So Voted.” (Motion: Drinkwater)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Vote - Accept/Expend $133,600 MCC Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $133,600 MCC Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Create Position ARPA Project Construction Manager
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Create Position ARPA Project Construction Manager
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 17, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 17, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Ordinance - Amend Zoning
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Zoning
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation and then to Public Hearing on February 14, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation and then to Public Hearing on February 14, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Wire Insp. - Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Replacement Of 2,230 Feet Of Gas Main On Wellesley Avenue, W....
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Replacement Of 2,230 Feet Of Gas Main On Wellesley Avenue, W. Albert Street, Walton...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Nuon, 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, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
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. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. 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 Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel Sub/Committee Meet To Discuss Outline And Timeline For Evaluations Of The City...
Refer to the Auditor/Clerk Oversight: Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel Sub/Committee Meet To Discuss Outline And Timeline For Evaluations Of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Auditor/Clerk Oversight and Personnel SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Auditor/Clerk Oversight and Personnel SC. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Request City Manager Have Appropriate Dept. Provide A Report With The Number Of Neighborhood Parking Signs That Have...
Refer to the City Manager: Request City Manager Have Appropriate Dept. Provide A Report With The Number Of Neighborhood Parking Signs That Have...
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: Scott, second: Mercier)
Request City Manager Have The Appropriate Department Provide An Update Regarding Joint
Refer to the City Manager: Request City Manager Have The Appropriate Department Provide An Update Regarding Joint
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 Paul Ratha Yem and Corey Robinson; Paul Ratha Yem is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have MASSDOT Provide Report Regarding Repairs To Andover St
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have MASSDOT Provide Report Regarding Repairs To Andover St
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: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Report On Timeline And Process For Organizations Looking To Apply For ARPA Funding
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Report On Timeline And Process For Organizations Looking To Apply For ARPA Funding
Registered Speakers: Isaac Xavier, Carl Tietze, Tommy Bucchio, Meg Ly, Jaime Dillon In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Registered Speakers: Isaac Xavier, Carl Tietze, Tommy Bucchio, Meg Ly, Jaime Dillon In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Nuon)
Request City Manager Create a Link on the City’s Website Page To Publish All Officially Establishes Sister-City...
Refer to the City Manager: Request City Manager Create a Link on the City’s Website Page To Publish All Officially Establishes Sister-City...
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. The motion was filed by Sokhary Chau, who is not shown as present, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Scott)
Request City Manager Have Proper Department Create Usage Plan And Clean-Up Plan Of South Common To Enhance...
Refer to the City Manager: Request City Manager Have Proper Department Create Usage Plan And Clean-Up Plan Of South Common To Enhance Neighborhood...
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. The motion was filed by Sokhary Chau, who is not shown as present, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
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