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July 25, 2023
66 recorded votes, 52 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Note on these minutes: One set of minutes covers this meeting and its continuation on August 8, 2023 (eleven present both nights). The city posted the same file under both dates; MassVoter lists them as one meeting. 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 July 25, 2023, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council July 25, 2023, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Suspend the rules to introduce H.E. Joseph Ole Lenku, Governor of Kajiado County, Kenya
Motion to suspend the rules to introduce H.E. Joseph Ole Lenku, Governor of Kajiado County, Kenya by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend the rules to introduce H.E. Joseph Ole Lenku, Governor of Kajiado County, Kenya by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote/Zoom Participation
Minutes of City Council Meeting July 11th, for acceptance - In City Council July 25, 2023, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“Minutes of City Council Meeting July 11th, for acceptance - In City Council July 25, 2023, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Take an item out of order
Motion to suspend rules to take “Order – Abandon portion of Pratt Avenue” out of order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules to take “Order – Abandon portion of Pratt Avenue” out of order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Communication Remote/Zoom Participation
Motion to refer matter to Clerk’s Office for 7 days and returned for vote on August 8, 2023 by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer matter to Clerk’s Office for 7 days and returned for vote on August 8, 2023 by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Have Special Permit needed to convert detached dwellings into ADU; cap permits to 5 per year per district; maximum of 2 bedrooms; and include...
The following amendments to the proposed ordinance were accepted by body: Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to have Special Permit needed to convert detached dwellings into ADU; cap permits to 5 per year per district; maximum of 2 bedrooms; and include definition of short-term rentals in the ordinance. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 4 nays (C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Jenness, Leahy, Nuon, Rourke, YemNo: Gitschier, Mercier, Robinson, ScottThe roll call names the no votes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The following amendments to the proposed ordinance were accepted by body: Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to have Special Permit needed to convert detached dwellings into ADU; cap permits to 5 per year per district; maximum of 2 bedrooms; and include definition of short-term rentals in the ordinance. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 4 nays (C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Limit one parking space per bedroom and limit to one off- street parking space
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem to limit one parking space per bedroom and limit to one off- street parking space. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 nays (C. Gitschier, C. Jenness). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: Gitschier, JennessThe roll call names the no votes and gives 9 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem to limit one parking space per bedroom and limit to one off- street parking space. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 nays (C. Gitschier, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Motion: Communication Remote/Zoom Participation
The following amendments to the proposed ordinance were defeated by the body: Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier requesting that ADU with two bedrooms need Planning Board approval. Defeated by Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 7 nays (M. Chau, C. Drinkwater, C. Jenness, C. Leahy, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
Yes: Gitschier, Mercier, Robinson, ScottNo: Chau, Drinkwater, Jenness, Leahy, Nuon, Rourke, YemThe roll call names the no votes and gives 4 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The following amendments to the proposed ordinance were defeated by the body: Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier requesting that ADU with two bedrooms need Planning Board approval. Defeated by Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 7 nays (M. Chau, C. Drinkwater, C. Jenness, C. Leahy, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
Not allow ADU on non-conforming lots: Communication Remote/Zoom Participation
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson to not allow ADU on non-conforming lots. Defeated by Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 7 nays (M. Chau, C. Drinkwater, C. Jenness, C. Leahy, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
Yes: Gitschier, Mercier, Robinson, ScottNo: Chau, Drinkwater, Jenness, Leahy, Nuon, Rourke, YemThe roll call names the no votes and gives 4 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson to not allow ADU on non-conforming lots. Defeated by Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 7 nays (M. Chau, C. Drinkwater, C. Jenness, C. Leahy, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Waive Rule 5 (10 PM): Communication Remote/Zoom Participation
Motion to Waive Rule 5 (10 PM) by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Drinkwater was defeated by opposition of C. Gitschier and C. Mercier and all matters would be put over to next meeting on August 8, 2023. So voted.
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“Motion to Waive Rule 5 (10 PM) by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Drinkwater was defeated by opposition of C. Gitschier and C. Mercier and all matters would be put over to next meeting on August 8, 2023. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
Adjourn: Communication Remote/Zoom Participation
Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote/Zoom Participation
In City Council August 8, 2023, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council August 8, 2023, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Leahy)
Order - Abandon Portion Of Pratt Avenue
Adopt: Order - Abandon Portion Of Pratt Avenue
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Take Item #3.2.9.19 out of order
Motion to take Item #3.2.9.19 out of order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“Motion to take Item #3.2.9.19 out of order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Take Item #3.2.4.1 out of order
Motion to take Item #3.2.4.1 out of order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to take Item #3.2.4.1 out of order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Ordinance - Amend Zoning - Accessory Dwelling Units. (Cont. From 7/11/23)
Refer matter special meeting of the City Council
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter special meeting of the City Council. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 nays (C. Drinkwater, C. Jenness, C. Yem). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottNo: Drinkwater, Jenness, YemThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter special meeting of the City Council. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 nays (C. Drinkwater, C. Jenness, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER 3.2.2.1
Accept and place on file: COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER 3.2.2.1
In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
Provide list of all roads with a rating of less than 37 that are still present on paving list
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott to provide list of all roads with a rating of less than 37 that are still present on paving list. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott to provide list of all roads with a rating of less than 37 that are still present on paving list. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Scott)
Refer to Housing SC: COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER 3.2.2.1
S) Motion Response - Affordable Housing Trust Fund – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Housing SC. So voted.
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“S) Motion Response - Affordable Housing Trust Fund – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Housing SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Bundle and waive second reading of Items #3.2.3.1 to #3.2.3.7, inclusive, as well as Items #4.1 and #4.2
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to bundle and waive second reading of Items #3.2.3.1 to #3.2.3.7, inclusive, as well as Items #4.1 and #4.2. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to bundle and waive second reading of Items #3.2.3.1 to #3.2.3.7, inclusive, as well as Items #4.1 and #4.2. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER 3.2.3.1. Vote - Accept/Expend FY24 Affordable Housing Earmark
Adopt: VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER 3.2.3.1. Vote - Accept/Expend FY24 Affordable Housing Earmark
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend FY24 Earmarked Funds - Shedd Park
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
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“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote - Amend/Apply/Accept/Expend $3,670,000 One Stop For Growth Grants
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
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“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote - Amending Prior Order Approving CPC Recommendation To Fund A Place To Live
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
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“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote - Amending Prior Order Approving CPC Recommendation To Fund Acre Crossing Project
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Change Of Voting Machines
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Adopt: VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER 3.2.3.1. Vote - Accept/Expend FY24 Affordable Housing Earmark
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
ORDERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 3.2.4.1. Loan Order - Refunding Bonds
Adopt: ORDERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 3.2.4.1. Loan Order - Refunding Bonds
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
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“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Yem)
Take Items #6.5 and #6.6 out of order
Motion to take Items #6.5 and #6.6 out of order by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to take Items #6.5 and #6.6 out of order by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
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)
ORDINANCES FROM THE CITY MANAGER 3.2.5.1. Ordinance - MBTA Communities Zoning Amendments
Send to a public hearing: ORDINANCES FROM THE CITY MANAGER 3.2.5.1. Ordinance - MBTA Communities Zoning Amendments
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation and to Public Hearing on October 24, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation and to Public Hearing on October 24, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
RESOLUTIONS 3.2.6.1. Resolution - Support H.3012 And S.2027 - Project Labor Agreements
Adopt: RESOLUTIONS 3.2.6.1. Resolution - Support H.3012 And S.2027 - Project Labor Agreements
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY) 3.2.7.1. Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of Additional...
Adopt: REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY) 3.2.7.1. Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of Additional Pole On Varnum Avenue...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the report by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the report by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the report by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the report by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Robinson)
PETITIONS 3.2.8.1. Claims - (3) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: PETITIONS 3.2.8.1. Claims - (3) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Gitschier)
Refer to Transportation Engineer: PETITIONS 3.2.8.1. Claims - (3) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
CITY COUNCIL – MOTIONS 3.2.9.1. C, Yem - Req. City Manager Have The Proper Department Update The Council On The...
Motion: CITY COUNCIL – MOTIONS 3.2.9.1. C, Yem - Req. City Manager Have The Proper Department Update The Council On The Status Of The Use Of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Jenness)
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Leahy)
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Mercier)
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Gitschier)
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Nuon)
In City Council, no second needed, referred City Manager/Rules SC. So voted.
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“In City Council, no second needed, referred City Manager/Rules SC. So voted..”
Refer to the Rules SC by C: CITY COUNCIL – MOTIONS 3.2.9.1. C, Yem - Req. City Manager Have The Proper Department Update The Council On The Status...
Motion to refer to Rules SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Rules SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Motion: CITY COUNCIL – MOTIONS 3.2.9.1. C, Yem - Req. City Manager Have The Proper Department Update The Council On The Status Of The Use Of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Jenness)
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Yem)
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Robinson)
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Leahy)
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Rourke)
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Gitschier)
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Scott)
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Yem)
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Robinson)
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Leahy)
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Gitschier)
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred City Manager. So voted..” (second: Rourke)
Vote - Accept/Expend $250 Aftermath K9 Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $250 Aftermath K9 Grant – LPD
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
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“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote - Accept/Expend $42,781 FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $42,781 FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
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“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Start The Process Sooner To Alleviate The Flooding On The Windward Street Area Of The City...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Start The Process Sooner To Alleviate The Flooding On The Windward Street Area Of The City, As It Is Expanding To...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Put The Table Of Organization From All City Departments On The City's...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Put The Table Of Organization From All City Departments On The City's Website With The...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The Legal Requirements For Succession When Filling A Vacant Elected Office
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Provide The Legal Requirements For Succession When Filling A Vacant Elected Office
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Refer to the Election Laws: Ask the City Manager to Provide The Legal Requirements For Succession When Filling A Vacant Elected Office
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer matter to Election Laws and Redistricting SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer matter to Election Laws and Redistricting SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Invite The House Of Hope To Present Information To The City Council With Respect To Services...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Invite The House Of Hope To Present Information To The City Council With Respect To Services Provided Within The...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred 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 City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have The City Solicitor Provide The City Council With A Ruling On Substantive Changes To The...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The City Solicitor Provide The City Council With A Ruling On Substantive Changes To The ADU Ordinance During...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred 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 City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Securing And Installing "Dog Waste Stations" Throughout...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Securing And Installing "Dog Waste Stations" Throughout Appropriate City...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred 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 City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Yem, 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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
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