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May 28, 2024
14 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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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, 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, 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 Regular Meeting May 21st; Senior Citizens SC May 23rd, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting May 21st; Senior Citizens SC May 23rd, 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)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The Council With A Report On The Feasibility Of A Regional Waste And Recycling...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The Council With A Report On The Feasibility Of A Regional Waste And Recycling Program...
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: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On Existing Educational Programs By The Solid Waste & Recycling Division Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On Existing Educational Programs By The Solid Waste & Recycling Division Of...
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: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Refer to the Substance Abuse SC by C: Motion Responses
Motion to refer to Substance Abuse SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Substance Abuse SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Take Item #6.3 out of order
Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #6.3 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #6.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
Communication - Appointment Of Jacquelynn Coles To Veterans Commission
Approve: Communication - Appointment Of Jacquelynn Coles To Veterans Commission
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Vote - Approve Exemption Of Michaela Paciulan MGL C.268A S.20
Adopt: Vote - Approve Exemption Of Michaela Paciulan MGL C.268A S.20
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
Senior Citizen SC May 23, 2024
Accept the report: Senior Citizen SC May 23, 2024
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Parks And Recreation SC May 28, 2024
Accept the report: Parks And Recreation SC May 28, 2024
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopted motions of the subcommittee by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopted motions of the subcommittee by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
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. Jenness, 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
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