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May 23, 2023
22 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.
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 of file by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“For Zoom - HTTPS://SUPPORT.ZOOM.US/HC/EN- US/ARTICLES/201362193-JOINING-A-MEETING In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Citation - UML Chancellor Julie Chen
Accept and place on file: Citation - UML Chancellor Julie Chen
In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting May 16th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting May 16th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Take Item #7.2 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #7.2 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #7.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Informational Items Informational - FY2024 Budget Update
Have Special Meeting for FY24 Budget presentation and hearing on June 6, 2023 (Presentation) and June 20, 2023 (Public Hearing)
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to have Special Meeting for FY24 Budget presentation and hearing on June 6, 2023 (Presentation) and June 20, 2023 (Public Hearing). So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to have Special Meeting for FY24 Budget presentation and hearing on June 6, 2023 (Presentation) and June 20, 2023 (Public Hearing). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Robinson). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Gitschier, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call lists Corey Robinson as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Robinson). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Bundle and waive second reading for Items #5.1 to #5.5, inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive second reading for Items #5.1 to #5.5, inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle and waive second reading for Items #5.1 to #5.5, inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote - Accept Gift From Kkonde Family
Adopt: Vote - Accept Gift From Kkonde Family
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend CSO Grant – Wastewater
Adopt: Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend CSO Grant – Wastewater
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Vote - Transfer $350,000 - Personal Information Insurance
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $350,000 - Personal Information Insurance
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Request Manager provide report regarding transfers from the Manager’s Contingency Fund during past fiscal year
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier to request Manager provide report regarding transfers from the Manager’s Contingency Fund during past fiscal year. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier to request Manager provide report regarding transfers from the Manager’s Contingency Fund during past fiscal year. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Vote - Transfer $394,123 - Salaries And Wages
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $394,123 - Salaries And Wages
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Vote - Transfer $707,888.16 – DPW
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $707,888.16 – DPW
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Police Department Provide Extra Patrols The Car Wash Located At 81 Rogers Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Police Department Provide Extra Patrols The Car Wash Located At 81 Rogers Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So vote.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So vote..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Draft A Letter On Behalf Of The City Council And Community Stakeholders To Be Sent To State...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Draft A Letter On Behalf Of The City Council And Community Stakeholders To Be Sent To State...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So vote.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Corey Robinson and Erik R. Gitschier; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So vote..” (Motion: Robinson)
Take Item #7.3 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness to take Item #7.3 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness to take Item #7.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Request: Mayor Create A Restorative Center Ad Hoc Committee Focused On Exploration On Utilizing The Superior...
Refer to the Mayor: Request: Mayor Create A Restorative Center Ad Hoc Committee Focused On Exploration On Utilizing The Superior Courthouse Property
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to Mayor. So vote.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to Mayor. So vote..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Take Item #7.1 and #7.4 out of order
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #7.1 and #7.4 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #7.1 and #7.4 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Provide GIS Mapped Report On Potential Number, As Well As, Locations Of ADUs If...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Provide GIS Mapped Report On Potential Number, As Well As, Locations Of ADUs If...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager as amended. So vote.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager as amended. So vote..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Provide GIS Mapped Report On Potential Number, As Well As, Locations Of ADUs If Proposed Change Were To...
Motion to amend by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to have report specific to detached units on properties. So voted.
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“Motion to amend by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to have report specific to detached units on properties. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
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