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January 10, 2023
31 recorded votes, 28 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Minutes City Council Regular Meeting January 3rd For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes City Council Regular Meeting January 3rd 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)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Discuss Item #5.1 out of order: Motion Responses
B) Motion Response - Animal Control and Vet Services – Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to discuss Item #5.1 out of order. So voted.
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“B) Motion Response - Animal Control and Vet Services – Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to discuss Item #5.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Request City Manager have quarterly audits regarding status of payments to vendors
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier to request City Manager have quarterly audits regarding status of payments to vendors. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier to request City Manager have quarterly audits regarding status of payments to vendors. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Informational Reports. Informational Report - GFOA Budget Award FY23 with Attachment
Take Item #9.15 out of order
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #9.15 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #9.15 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Communication - Reappointments Of Troy Depeiza And George Villaras To Historic Board
Approve: Communication - Reappointments Of Troy Depeiza And George Villaras To Historic Board
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Vote - Authorize Payment Of Bills Incurred In Excess Of Appropriations – LPD
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Payment Of Bills Incurred In Excess Of Appropriations – LPD
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Vote - Transfer $201,400 – DPW
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $201,400 – DPW
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Drinkwater)
Ordinance - Create Position IT Manager - Career Center
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Create Position IT Manager - Career Center
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 24, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 24, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, 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. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Provide The City Council With The Maintenance Schedule And...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Provide The City Council With The Maintenance Schedule 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: Gitschier, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On Potential Initiatives To Reduce The Commercial...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On Potential Initiatives To Reduce The Commercial...
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 Wayne Jenness; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Status Of Potential Help From The State Regarding The $38...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Status Of Potential Help From The State Regarding The $38...
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, second: Jenness)
Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Explore The Feasibility Of Acquiring A Mobile Snow Gun Machine...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Explore The Feasibility Of Acquiring A Mobile Snow Gun Machine To...
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, second: Mercier)
Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Explore The Feasibility Of Extending Fence Along 1st Street To...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Explore The Feasibility Of Extending Fence Along 1st Street To...
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)
Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Address Overgrowth Along 1st Street To Enable Efficient Maintenance
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Address Overgrowth Along 1st Street To Enable Efficient Maintenance
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)
Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Report With Focus On Cost To Bring ALL...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Report With Focus On Cost To Bring ALL Services...
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: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On All Current And Future Apprenticeship Opportunities Within The Organization
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On All Current And Future Apprenticeship Opportunities Within The Organization
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: Robinson, second: Scott)
Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Examine Traffic Lights At Bridge And VFW, Bridge And West 6th For...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Examine Traffic Lights At Bridge And VFW, Bridge And West 6th For...
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)
Request: The City Manager Have The Appropriate Department To Provide Water Sub-Metering In Residential Tenancies...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Have The Appropriate Department To Provide Water Sub-Metering In Residential Tenancies...
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, 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. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate The Procurement And Installation Of A Memorial Plaque For...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate The Procurement And Installation Of A Memorial Plaque For...
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 John J. Leahy; 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 Have Proper Department Work To Include A Public Menorah Lighting During Next Year's Holiday...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Work To Include A Public Menorah Lighting During Next Year's Holiday...
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 John J. Leahy; 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 Have Proper Department Investigate The Findings Of The Human Rights Campaign's Annual...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate The Findings Of The Human Rights Campaign's Annual...
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: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Find Ways And Means Of Televising The Board Of Health Advisory Committee Meetings
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Find Ways And Means Of Televising The Board Of Health Advisory Committee Meetings
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: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Place Garden Road On The Re-Paving List
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Have The Proper Department Place Garden Road On The Re-Paving List
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: Leahy, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Investigate Installing Panic Buttons In All City Departments
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Investigate Installing Panic Buttons In All City Departments
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: Chau, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On Covid Protocol/Guidelines For City Employees
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On Covid Protocol/Guidelines For City Employees
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. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Yem)
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