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April 2, 2024
20 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Daniel P. Rourke presiding.
Present: John Descoteaux, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Sokhary Chau
Every vote, in order
Communication / Zoom Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication / Zoom Participation
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Gitschier)
Recognition - National Public Health Week
Accept and place on file: Recognition - National Public Health Week
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)
Minutes Of Economic/Downtown Development SC March 26th; City Council Regular Meeting March 26th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Economic/Downtown Development SC March 26th; City Council Regular Meeting March 26th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Prepare A Comparison Regarding City Health Plans With Other Major Providers
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Prepare A Comparison Regarding City Health Plans With Other Major Providers
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: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Work With The State Delegation To Expediate The Hurd Street Court House Project In Order To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The State Delegation To Expediate The Hurd Street Court House Project In Order To...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Include Chelmsford Street From Stevens Street To The Chelmsford Town-Line For The 2024...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Include Chelmsford Street From Stevens Street To The Chelmsford Town-Line For The 2024...
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, 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. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide Quarterly Reporting To The Council Showing Progress...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide Quarterly Reporting To The Council Showing Progress...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Status Of The River Walkway
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Status Of The River Walkway
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: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Look Into Moving The Playground At The Bailey School To The Area...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Look Into Moving The Playground At The Bailey School To The Area...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Detailed Report On Impact Of Culvert Situation In The Area Of Circuit Avenue And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Detailed Report On Impact Of Culvert Situation In The Area Of Circuit Avenue And What...
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, 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. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Status With Detailed Assessment Of Work Needed To Be Done On All City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Status With Detailed Assessment Of Work Needed To Be Done On All City Owned...
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 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 voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Explore Conveying Interest To DCAMM In Regard To A Partnership To Put Out An RFP For The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore Conveying Interest To DCAMM In Regard To A Partnership To Put Out An RFP For 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 Corey Robinson and Vesna Nuon; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Conditions Of Fire Stations In The City, Including Priority Repairs...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Conditions Of Fire Stations In The City, Including Priority Repairs...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, 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. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Work With The Pollard Memorial Library To Provide A Schedule And Locations Where The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The Pollard Memorial Library To Provide A Schedule And Locations Where The...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, 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 accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Residential Parking Signs
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Residential Parking Signs
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 23, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 23, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Scott)
Ordinance - Amend Parking Rates FY24
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Parking Rates FY24
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 23, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 23, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Scott)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit From Pole 37 To Feed New Transformer Onto...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit From Pole 37 To Feed New Transformer Onto Property At 735 Broadway...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Gitschier, 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, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Claims - (6) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (6) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. 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. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
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