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June 6, 2023
17 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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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
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote/Zoom Participation
In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Communication - FY23 Year To Date Budget Reports
Accept and place on file: Communication - FY23 Year To Date Budget Reports
In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Informational Reports
Accept and place on file: Informational Reports
In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Vote - Accept Timely Submission Of The Budget
Adopt: Vote - Accept Timely Submission Of The Budget
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to Adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
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“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to Adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Vote - Endorse The 5 Year Capital Plan
Refer to the Finance SC by C: Vote - Endorse The 5 Year Capital Plan
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Finance SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Finance SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Vote - FY2024 Appropriation Order
Send to a public hearing: Vote - FY2024 Appropriation Order
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Loan Order - 2023 Capital Plan Loan Order
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order - 2023 Capital Plan Loan Order
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Leahy)
Loan Order - Legal Settlement Loan Order
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order - Legal Settlement Loan Order
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Ordinance - Amend Chapter 20 Article III – DPW
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Chapter 20 Article III – DPW
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Motion: Ordinance - Amend Chapter 20 Article III – DPW
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson requesting City Manager have Law Department provide opinion regarding amount of discussion by members before a public hearing opened. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson requesting City Manager have Law Department provide opinion regarding amount of discussion by members before a public hearing opened. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Bundle Items #7.1 and #7.2 and refer to public hearing at 7PM on June 20, 2023
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem to bundle Items #7.1 and #7.2 and refer to public hearing at 7PM on June 20, 2023. So voted
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem to bundle Items #7.1 and #7.2 and refer to public hearing at 7PM on June 20, 2023. So voted.” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Ordinance - Amend Chapter 56 Article II
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Chapter 56 Article II
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Ordinance - Amend Parking Rates FY24
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Parking Rates FY24
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Ordinance - Amend Sewer Rate FY24
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Sewer Rate FY24
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Drinkwater, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Amend Water Rate FY24
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Water Rate FY24
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Gitschier, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Yem)
Ordinance - Create New Positions In Various Departments
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Create New Positions In Various Departments
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Scott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Scott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Drinkwater)
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