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February 28, 2023
23 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Vice Chair Erik R. Gitschier presiding.
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. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. 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. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Minutes Of Finance SC Joint With Technology & Utilities SC February 21st; City Council Regular Meeting February...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Finance SC Joint With Technology & Utilities SC February 21st; City Council Regular Meeting February 21st...
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)
Mass Electric D/B/A National Grid - Install 1 JO Pole 5-3 And Extend Secondary To New Pole On Burnside St
Refer to Wire Inspector: Mass Electric D/B/A National Grid - Install 1 JO Pole 5-3 And Extend Secondary To New Pole On Burnside St
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Yem)
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. Nuon. 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. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to the Elections Laws: Motion Responses
A) Motion Response - Election Voting Machines – Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Elections Laws and Redistricting SC. So voted.
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“A) Motion Response - Election Voting Machines – Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Elections Laws and Redistricting SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Take Item #5.3 and #5.4 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to take Item #5.3 and #5.4 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to take Item #5.3 and #5.4 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Motion: Motion Responses
Motion by Vice Chair Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness to have City Engineer determine if Quimby Street is accepted. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Vice Chair Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness to have City Engineer determine if Quimby Street is accepted. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Refer to the Parks: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness to refer matter to Parks and Recreation SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness to refer matter to Parks and Recreation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Informational Reports Informational Report - ARPA Neighborhood Improvement Plan with Attachment – Yovani Baez-Rose...
Refer to Neighborhoods SC: Informational Reports Informational Report - ARPA Neighborhood Improvement Plan with Attachment – Yovani Baez-Rose...
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to refer to Neighborhoods SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to refer to Neighborhoods SC. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Communication - Appointment Of Kha Ndi To Board Of Parks
Approve: Communication - Appointment Of Kha Ndi To Board Of Parks
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Communication - Reappointments Of Alison Keegan And Erin Gendron To Board Of Health
Approve: Communication - Reappointments Of Alison Keegan And Erin Gendron To Board Of Health
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Drinkwater)
Finance SC Joint With Technology And Utilities SC February 21, 2023
Accept the report: Finance SC Joint With Technology And Utilities SC February 21, 2023
Motion to adopt motion and report as a report of progress by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“Motion to adopt motion and report as a report of progress by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Leahy)
Wire Insp. - Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of 12 Inch Plastic Gas Main On Chelmsford Street...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of 12 Inch Plastic Gas Main On Chelmsford Street To Gas Regulator...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request Revision Of Previously Approved Petition For Added Installation Of 75 Feet Of...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request Revision Of Previously Approved Petition For Added Installation Of 75 Feet Of Underground Electric...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Drinkwater, 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 accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Claims - (3) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (3) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Stephen Atkinson Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of 30 Christian Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Stephen Atkinson Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of 30 Christian Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Request: Neighborhoods SC Go “On The Road” To Hold And Attend Meeting At The Centralville Neighborhood
Refer to the City Manager: Request: Neighborhoods SC Go “On The Road” To Hold And Attend Meeting At The Centralville 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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Legal Opinion On Who Can Waive Fees, Etc. Set By The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Legal Opinion On Who Can Waive Fees, Etc. Set By The City...
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: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Update The City Council On The Plan To Celebrate The City’s...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Update The City Council On The Plan To Celebrate The City’s...
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: Yem, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Work With The Art Communities And Other Entities To Design...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Work With The Art Communities And Other Entities To Design And...
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: Yem, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Work With Art Communities And Other Entities To Suggest A...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Work With Art Communities And Other Entities To Suggest A...
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: Yem, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Update Zoning Ordinance That Would Make The Seasonal Outdoor...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Update Zoning Ordinance That Would Make The Seasonal Outdoor Dining...
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. Yem, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Yem, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Drinkwater)
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