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May 14, 2024
30 recorded votes, 26 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call line reads “9 present, 3 absent (M. Rourke, C. Nuon, C. Jenness)”, which adds to 12 for an 11-member council; the roll call votes show 8 councilors present, so the three named are shown absent. Vice Chair Paul Ratha Yem presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Descoteaux, Erik R. Gitschier, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Corey Robinson, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Wayne Jenness, Vesna Nuon, Daniel P. Rourke
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. Scott, 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. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
Citation - Elijah Langlais - Eagle Scout Project
Accept and place on file: Citation - Elijah Langlais - Eagle Scout Project
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, 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. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
Minutes Of Transportation SC Meeting May 7th; City Council Regular Meeting May 7th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Transportation SC Meeting May 7th; City Council Regular Meeting May 7th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Leahy)
Take Item #6.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercer, seconded by C. Descoteaux to take Item #6.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercer, seconded by C. Descoteaux to take Item #6.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Descoteaux)
Take Item #4.10 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #4.10 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #4.10 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Transportation Engineer Look At Installing Sidewalks Along The East Side Of...
Postpone to a later meeting: Ask the City Manager to Have The Transportation Engineer Look At Installing Sidewalks Along The East Side Of Westford...
In City Council, Motion to refer to May 21, 2024 Council Meeting by VC Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to May 21, 2024 Council Meeting by VC Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Commissioner Reschedule The Current Hours Of Operation (Tuesday, Wednesday...
Postpone to a later meeting: Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Commissioner Reschedule The Current Hours Of Operation (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday...
In City Council, Motion to refer to May 21, 2024 Council Meeting by VC Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to May 21, 2024 Council Meeting by VC Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Contact The LRTA Requesting A Report To Specifically Detail The Expected Increase For The...
Postpone to a later meeting: Ask the City Manager to Contact The LRTA Requesting A Report To Specifically Detail The Expected Increase For The...
In City Council, Motion to refer to May 21, 2024 Council Meeting by VC Yem, seconded by C. Chau. 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 May 21, 2024 Council Meeting by VC Yem, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A Report On How Many Calls Police Have Received For People...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A Report On How Many Calls Police Have Received For People...
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: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Restroom Repairs At City Hall
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Restroom Repairs At City Hall
In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On All The Positions Fully Or Partially Funded By ARPA (American Rescue...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On All The Positions Fully Or Partially Funded By ARPA (American Rescue Plan...
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 Explore Working With MassHire, As Well As, MassDOT To Create An In-House CDL Training Program
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore Working With MassHire, As Well As, MassDOT To Create An In-House CDL Training Program
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Facilitate A Sit Down Conversation Between Our Council And The University Regarding The LINC...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Facilitate A Sit Down Conversation Between Our Council And The University Regarding The LINC...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Report On How Many Dog Bites Have Been...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Report On How Many Dog Bites Have Been Reported...
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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
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)
Postpone to a later meeting: Motion Responses
E) Motion Response - Update On Beaver Street Bridge – Motion by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux to refer to May 21, 2024 Council Meeting. So voted.
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“E) Motion Response - Update On Beaver Street Bridge – Motion by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux to refer to May 21, 2024 Council Meeting. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)
Have City Manager send letter of support to enhance current law regarding removal of double poles to the state delegation
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Leahy to have City Manager send letter of support to enhance current law regarding removal of double poles to the state delegation. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Leahy to have City Manager send letter of support to enhance current law regarding removal of double poles to the state delegation. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Leahy)
Informational Report Informational Report - Suffolk Place
Accept and place on file: Informational Report Informational Report - Suffolk Place
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Leahy)
Vote – Accept Gift Of AED Machine From PrideStar EMS
Adopt: Vote – Accept Gift Of AED Machine From PrideStar EMS
Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted by Roll Call vote yeas, 4 absent (M. Rourke, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon). So voted.
The minutes record a roll call vote but give no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted by Roll Call vote yeas, 4 absent (M. Rourke, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Chau)
Bundle and waive second reading Item #6.2 to #6.3, inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive second reading Item #6.2 to #6.3, inclusive, by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and waive second reading Item #6.2 to #6.3, inclusive, by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)
Vote - Accept Proposal And Convey 10 Veterans Way To Geroge Bernardo
Adopt: Vote - Accept Proposal And Convey 10 Veterans Way To Geroge Bernardo
Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 absent (M. Rourke, C. Nuon, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 absent (M. Rourke, C. Nuon, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Descoteaux)
Vote - Accept/Expend $133,600 MCC Grant – CASE
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $133,600 MCC Grant – CASE
Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 absent (M. Rourke, C. Nuon, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 absent (M. Rourke, C. Nuon, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Descoteaux)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. License Agreement With Kit Collins
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. License Agreement With Kit Collins
Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 absent (M. Rourke, C. Nuon, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 absent (M. Rourke, C. Nuon, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Descoteaux)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 absent (M. Rourke, C. Nuon, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 absent (M. Rourke, C. Nuon, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Gitschier)
Transportation SC May 7, 2024
Accept the report: Transportation SC May 7, 2024
Motion by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)
Claims - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (2) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Descoteaux)
Misc. - Jean Tilton Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign At 111 South Highland Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Jean Tilton Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign At 111 South Highland Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Descoteaux)
Misc. - Nancy Rodriguez Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign At 49 Avenue A
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Nancy Rodriguez Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign At 49 Avenue A
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Descoteaux)
Teleport Communications D/B/A AT&T - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit At University Avenue And Riverside...
Send to a public hearing: Teleport Communications D/B/A AT&T - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit At University Avenue And Riverside Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 28, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Chau, 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 28, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)
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