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January 16, 2024
23 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Daniel P. Rourke presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Descoteaux, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Vesna Nuon, 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. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting January 9th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting January 9th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Take Item #5.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #5.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #5.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A List Of All Water Main Breaks Repaired By Outside...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A List Of All Water Main Breaks Repaired By Outside Contractors...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With All Work Order Requests For Roof Repairs At The Pawtucket Memorial...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With All Work Order Requests For Roof Repairs At The Pawtucket Memorial School
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Request City Manager provide current open work request
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier to request City Manager provide current open work request. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier to request City Manager provide current open work request. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Gitschier)
Bundle Items #4.3 to #4.7, inclusive
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Descoteaux to bundle Items #4.3 to #4.7, inclusive. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Descoteaux to bundle Items #4.3 to #4.7, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Descoteaux)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Explore The Possibility Of Creating An Emergency Winter Shelter For...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Explore The Possibility Of Creating An Emergency Winter Shelter For...
In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, 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. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Descoteaux)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Detailed Report To The Council Showing Vehicle / Pedestrian, Vehicle / Bicyclist And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Detailed Report To The Council Showing Vehicle / Pedestrian, Vehicle / Bicyclist And...
In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, 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. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Descoteaux)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide Report On Best Practices For Adding Censure Of A Member To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide Report On Best Practices For Adding Censure Of A Member To The...
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 Wayne Jenness, Vesna Nuon and John J. Leahy; Wayne Jenness is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Evaluate The Feasibility Of Creating A Residential Parking Sticker...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Evaluate The Feasibility Of Creating A Residential Parking Sticker...
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 Wayne Jenness and Kimberly Scott; Wayne Jenness is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Request: City Council Discuss And Approve A Procedure To Fill A Vacant Council Position Opened During The Term
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Discuss And Approve A Procedure To Fill A Vacant Council Position Opened During The Term
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Rules SC. 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 Wayne Jenness; John J. Leahy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Rules SC. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy)
Refer to Rules SC: Request: City Council Discuss And Approve A Procedure To Fill A Vacant Council Position Opened During The Term
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercer to refer to Rules SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercer to refer to Rules SC. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Request: Mayor Create An Ad Hoc Subcommittee To Explore Possible Uses For Vacant Superior Court House
Motion: Request: Mayor Create An Ad Hoc Subcommittee To Explore Possible Uses For Vacant Superior Court House
In City Council, referred to next meeting (1/23/24) upon Councilor return. So voted.
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“In City Council, referred to next meeting (1/23/24) upon Councilor return. So voted..”
Ask the City Manager to Update On The Status Of The Renovations Of School Playgrounds And When They Will Be Completed
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update On The Status Of The Renovations Of School Playgrounds And When They Will Be Completed
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Departments To Restructure Snow Parking Bans In The City So That There Is...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Departments To Restructure Snow Parking Bans In The City So That There Is Less...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, 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. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Jenness)
Refer to Public Safety SC: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Departments To Restructure Snow Parking Bans In The City So That There Is Less...
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau to refer to Public Safety SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau to refer to Public Safety SC. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to Work With The Proper Department And The LRTA To Explore The Possibility Of Allowing The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The Proper Department And The LRTA To Explore The Possibility Of Allowing The...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Yem)
Informational Report
Take Item #4.10 out of order
Motion by C. Chau, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #4.10 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Chau, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #4.10 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Gitschier)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Motion: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In City Council, referred to next meeting (1/23/24). So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, referred to next meeting (1/23/24). So voted..”
National Grid - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole At Development At 733 Broadway Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole At Development At 733 Broadway Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 30, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 30, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit For Service To Development At 733 Broadway Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit For Service To Development At 733 Broadway Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 30, 2024 @ 7 PM 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 30, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
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