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November 19, 2024
14 recorded votes, 11 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, Corey Belanger
Absent: Paul Ratha Yem
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. Belanger, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Belanger, second: Chau)
Minutes of Economic/Downtown Development SC November 12th; City Council Meeting November 12th; Senior Citizen SC...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Economic/Downtown Development SC November 12th; City Council Meeting November 12th; Senior Citizen SC...
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request upgrade of existing gas main along Barasford Avenue
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request upgrade of existing gas main along Barasford Avenue
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to explore and provide a report back on utilizing Massachusetts Pre-Apprenticeship and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to explore and provide a report back on utilizing Massachusetts Pre-Apprenticeship and Vocational...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses / Informational Report
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses / Informational Report
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Communication - Appointment of Roland Beauchesne to Citizen Advisory Committee
Accept and place on file: Communication - Appointment of Roland Beauchesne to Citizen Advisory Committee
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Robinson)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Yem). So voted.
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“Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Descoteaux)
Subcommittee Reports: 1) Non-Profit Organization SC November 5, 2024
Accept the report: Subcommittee Reports: 1) Non-Profit Organization SC November 5, 2024
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress 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
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress 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
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Misc. - Revival Aesthetics (Victoria Costello) request installation of an overhanging sign at 45 Palmer Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Revival Aesthetics (Victoria Costello) request installation of an overhanging sign at 45 Palmer Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Executive Session - Review/Accept/Release of City Council Executive Session Minutes Calendar Year 2024 (1/1/24 to...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - Review/Accept/Release of City Council Executive Session Minutes Calendar Year 2024 (1/1/24 to 11/19/24)
Motion to accept Executive Session minutes for Calendar Year 2024 (1/124 - 11/19/24) by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept Executive Session minutes for Calendar Year 2024 (1/124 - 11/19/24) by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Descoteaux)
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