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December 3, 2024
16 recorded votes, 15 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. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Minutes of Housing SC November 26th, City Council Regular Meeting November 26th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Housing SC November 26th, City Council Regular Meeting November 26th, for acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Suspend the rules to discuss the closing of Mill No. 5
Motion by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Mercier to suspend the rules to discuss the closing of Mill No. 5. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Mercier to suspend the rules to discuss the closing of Mill No. 5. So voted..” (Motion: Belanger, second: Mercier)
Call an Executive Session when information is made available regarding relocation
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Belanger to call an Executive Session when information is made available regarding relocation. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Belanger to call an Executive Session when information is made available regarding relocation. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Belanger)
Ask the City Manager to update the City Council on plans to deal with the Governor’s changes to the State’s...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update the City Council on plans to deal with the Governor’s changes to the State’s Emergency...
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: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to work with the Eliot Church to explore the installation of a fence similar to the Lowell...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the Eliot Church to explore the installation of a fence similar to the Lowell...
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)
Suspend rules to allow individuals to address body who did not register to speak
Motion to suspend rules to allow individuals to address body who did not register to speak by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules to allow individuals to address body who did not register to speak by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update, complete with timeline, on current status of the 311 implementation
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update, complete with timeline, on current status of the 311 implementation
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: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department require quarterly inspections of the condition of all flags...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department require quarterly inspections of the condition of all flags at...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to have the Transportation Engineer update the Council on the progress of the signalization of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the Transportation Engineer update the Council on the progress of the signalization of bus...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
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. 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 accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Authorize CM Request Approval to Change Acre Urban Revitalization and Development Plan
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Request Approval to Change Acre Urban Revitalization and Development Plan
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 absent (C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 absent (C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Descoteaux)
Wire Insp. - Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request upgrade of existing gas main along Barasford Avenue
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request upgrade of existing gas main along Barasford Avenue
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Belanger, second: Mercier)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Daniel Kimmel request address City Council regarding safety issue at the corner of 4th Avenue and Mammoth Road
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Daniel Kimmel request address City Council regarding safety issue at the corner of 4th Avenue and...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
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