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November 21, 2023
21 recorded votes, 20 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, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Corey Robinson
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. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Introduction - Massachusetts Pirates (Jawad Yatim)
Accept and place on file: Introduction - Massachusetts Pirates (Jawad Yatim)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting November 14th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting November 14th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Reach Out To The Railroad Company To Secure And Clean-Up Debris...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Reach Out To The Railroad Company To Secure And Clean-Up Debris...
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Create An “Adopt A Veteran” Program
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Create An “Adopt A Veteran” Program
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Treasurer Report As To How Many Constables We Have In The City; How Much Revenue Is...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Treasurer Report As To How Many Constables We Have In The City; How Much Revenue Is...
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Clean Tree/Brush Area Around The Polish Monument In Front Of City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Clean Tree/Brush Area Around The Polish Monument In Front Of City Hall...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility Of ARPA Payments To Retirees Who Worked For The City During The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility Of ARPA Payments To Retirees Who Worked For The City During The COVID...
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 John J. Leahy and Vesna Nuon; John J. Leahy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to /DEI Officer Conduct Membership Analysis On Boards And Commissions To See Gaps In Terms Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to /DEI Officer Conduct Membership Analysis On Boards And Commissions To See Gaps In Terms Of...
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: Nuon, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to /DEI Officer Provided An Up To Date Posting Of Boards And Commissions Vacancies
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to /DEI Officer Provided An Up To Date Posting Of Boards And Commissions Vacancies
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: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Updated The City Council On The City-Wide Sidewalk Index Rating Study
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Updated The City Council On The City-Wide Sidewalk Index Rating Study
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Req, City Manager Update City Council On The Water Bottle Fill Stations At The Reilly School
Refer to the City Manager: Req, City Manager Update City Council On The Water Bottle Fill Stations At The Reilly School
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With An Update On The Conditions Of The Pawtucket Memorial School
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With An Update On The Conditions Of The Pawtucket Memorial School
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: Gitschier, second: Rourke)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Scott)
Allow Brooke Forgetta to address the body
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to allow Brooke Forgetta to address the body. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to allow Brooke Forgetta to address the body. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Communication - Appointment Of Chanmony Huot To Cultural Council
Accept and place on file: Communication - Appointment Of Chanmony Huot To Cultural Council
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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 place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Vote – Accept/Expend $200,000 Safe Streets For All Grant
Adopt: Vote – Accept/Expend $200,000 Safe Streets For All Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Robinson). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Robinson). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Gitschier)
Ordinance - Amend Chap 56 By Adding Article VI
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Chap 56 By Adding Article VI
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 5, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 5, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Ordinance - Amend Chapter 9 By Creating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging Committee
Refer to Law Department: Ordinance - Amend Chapter 9 By Creating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging Committee
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Law Department for further review and drafting by C. Leahy, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Law Department for further review and drafting by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. 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 Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Scott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
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