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June 30, 2025
28 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Note on these minutes: Corey Belanger is listed as absent at the opening roll call but is named voting in a roll call later in the meeting, so MassVoter counts Corey Belanger as present. 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. 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)
Bundle #3.1 to #3.5
Motion “To bundle #3.1 to #3.5” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Motion “To bundle #3.1 to #3.5” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas main at 1-9 Sheldon Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas main at 1-9 Sheldon Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas mains at Lane and Horn Streets
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas mains at Lane and Horn Streets
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas mains at Beacon, Willard and 19th Streets
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas mains at Beacon, Willard and 19th Streets
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas mains at East Merrimack Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas mains at East Merrimack Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas mains at D, School, New Spaulding, S. Loring...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas mains at D, School, New Spaulding, S. Loring and E...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
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)
Take an item out of order
C. Mercier asked if she could provide her Senior Citizen Subcommittee Report in conjunction with this response Motion “To take out of order” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So Voted.
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“C. Mercier asked if she could provide her Senior Citizen Subcommittee Report in conjunction with this response Motion “To take out of order” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So Voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Communication - Resignation of Martha Howe from License Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation of Martha Howe from License Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Jenness)
Communication - Reappointment of Clifford Krieger to License Commission
Approve: Communication - Reappointment of Clifford Krieger to License Commission
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
Communication - City Manager request approval of Out of State Travel (1) LPD
Adopt: Communication - City Manager request approval of Out of State Travel (1) LPD
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Chau)
Vote - Accept MGL c. 59 s. 22I - HERO Act
Send to a public hearing: Vote - Accept MGL c. 59 s. 22I - HERO Act
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 8, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 8, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Bundle #5.2 to #5.9
Motion “To bundle #5.2 to #5.9” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So Voted.
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“Motion “To bundle #5.2 to #5.9” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So Voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Lease Agreement with Portuguese American Youth Center, Inc
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Lease Agreement with Portuguese American Youth Center, Inc
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Descoteaux)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Lease Extension with Degmar Development Corporation
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Lease Extension with Degmar Development Corporation
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Descoteaux)
Vote - Set FY2026 Revolving Fund Spending Limits
Adopt: Vote - Set FY2026 Revolving Fund Spending Limits
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Descoteaux)
Vote - Transfer $101,883 - Ride Share
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $101,883 - Ride Share
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Descoteaux)
Vote - Transfer $20k - Disability Commission Revolving Fund FY25
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $20k - Disability Commission Revolving Fund FY25
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Descoteaux)
Vote - Transfer $74,500 – Demolitions
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $74,500 – Demolitions
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Descoteaux)
Vote - Authorize Payment of Bills Incurred in Excess of Appropriations
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Payment of Bills Incurred in Excess of Appropriations
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Descoteaux)
Vote - Accept/Expend $247,870.21 Shared Street and Spaces. C. Jenness wanted to acknowledge this vote and happy to...
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $247,870.21 Shared Street and Spaces. C. Jenness wanted to acknowledge this vote and happy to see this getting funded...
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Descoteaux)
Order of Taking - 40 Market Street
Adopt: Order of Taking - 40 Market Street
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 nay (C. Gitschier). So voted.
Yes: Belanger, Chau, Descoteaux, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: Gitschier
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 nay (C. Gitschier). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Senior Citizens SC June 12, 2025
Accept the report: Senior Citizens SC June 12, 2025
C. Mercier noted the subcommittee adopted motions regarding disability seating in City events throughout the city and traffic mitigation plan surrounding the Gorham Street Bridge construction project, streetlights, traffic engineer look into feasibility of placing solar digital speed limit sign between Nesmith St. And Waverly Ave. And in between Concord and High St. Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Mercier noted the subcommittee adopted motions regarding disability seating in City events throughout the city and traffic mitigation plan surrounding the Gorham Street Bridge construction project, streetlights, traffic engineer look into feasibility of placing solar digital speed limit sign between Nesmith St. And Waverly Ave. And in between Concord and High St. Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Claims - (5) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (5) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Chokyab Sherab request removal of handicap parking sign at 197-199 Powell Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Chokyab Sherab request removal of handicap parking sign at 197-199 Powell Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Descoteaux)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
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