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October 22, 2024
21 recorded votes, 21 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, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem, Corey Belanger
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. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. 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. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Minutes of Transportation SC October 15th; City Council Regular Meeting October 15th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Transportation SC October 15th; City Council Regular Meeting October 15th, for acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have the Law Department draft an ordinance banning second generation anti-coagulant...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to have the Law Department draft an ordinance banning second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides from being used...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred as amended to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred as amended to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to have the Law department provide the City Council on the legality of repairing potholes on...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the Law department provide the City Council on the legality of repairing potholes on...
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: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to invite the delegation to come before the Council in Chambers to discuss and update the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to invite the delegation to come before the Council in Chambers to discuss and update the Council...
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 Kimberly Scott, Corey Robinson and Erik R. Gitschier; Kimberly Scott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to request an update from the delegation on S.2470 legislation regarding the Rivers Edge Project
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to request an update from the delegation on S.2470 legislation regarding the Rivers Edge Project
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Request: Mayor invite NMCOG Executive Director to a future Council meeting to provide updates on current projects...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: Mayor invite NMCOG Executive Director to a future Council meeting to provide updates on current projects and...
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: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update on 311 implementation
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update on 311 implementation
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 explore providing all past mayors a free parking placard
Motion: Ask the City Manager to explore providing all past mayors a free parking placard
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, defeated per Roll Call vote 1 yea, 7 nays (C. Belanger, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 3 present (C. Chau, C. Mercier, C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: RobinsonNo: Belanger, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Jenness, Rourke, Scott, YemAbstained: Chau, Mercier, NuonThe roll call names the no votes and gives 1 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Sokhary Chau, Rita Mercier and Vesna Nuon abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, defeated per Roll Call vote 1 yea, 7 nays (C. Belanger, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 3 present (C. Chau, C. Mercier, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to have the Law Department draft necessary language to facilitate residents’ ability to select...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the Law Department draft necessary language to facilitate residents’ ability to select our...
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)
Refer selection of mayor to Rules & Election Law SC to develop process in the selection of the mayor
Substitute Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon to refer selection of mayor to Rules & Election Law SC to develop process in the selection of the mayor. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 5 nays (C. Belanger, C. Gitschier, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, RobinsonNo: Belanger, Gitschier, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call names the no votes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Substitute Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon to refer selection of mayor to Rules & Election Law SC to develop process in the selection of the mayor. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 5 nays (C. Belanger, C. Gitschier, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Request: Mayor establish an ad-hoc subcommittee regarding homelessness
Refer to the Mayor: Request: Mayor establish an ad-hoc subcommittee regarding homelessness
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to Mayor. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Belanger, second: Robinson)
Have Mayor add two additional members to the Hunger/Homeless Commission that are sitting members of the City Council
Substitute Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier to have Mayor add two additional members to the Hunger/Homeless Commission that are sitting members of the City Council. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Substitute Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier to have Mayor add two additional members to the Hunger/Homeless Commission that are sitting members of the City Council. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to investigate if Commonwealth has accepted the City’s TOD (Transit Oriented District) for MBTA...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to investigate if Commonwealth has accepted the City’s TOD (Transit Oriented District) for MBTA...
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: Belanger, second: Descoteaux)
Request: the City Council endorse and send letter of support to state delegation for House Bill 5077. (Appropriations)
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Council endorse and send letter of support to state delegation for House Bill 5077. (Appropriations)
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager/Mayor. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager/Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
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. Robinson. 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. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
Informational Report. Informational Report - Capital Improvements at Cawley
Refer to the joint Parks: Informational Report. Informational Report - Capital Improvements at Cawley
Informational Report - Capital Improvements at Cawley – Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to joint Parks and Recreation SC with Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Informational Report - Capital Improvements at Cawley – Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to joint Parks and Recreation SC with Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Amend Chap 222 - Unlawful Camping on Public Property
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Chap 222 - Unlawful Camping on Public Property
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 12, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 12, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Chau)
Ordinance - Amend Chap 227
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Chap 227
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 12, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 12, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Transportation SC October 15, 2024
Accept the report: Transportation SC October 15, 2024
Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Gitschier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
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