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January 27, 2020
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Samantha Perlman, Kathleen D. Robey, Laura J. Wagner, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, Robert J. Tunnera, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin, Donald R. Landers
Absent: None
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 13, 2020
ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 13, 2020, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 13, 2020, FILE; adopted..”
Close the public hearing: PUBLIC HEARING On the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Vedi Naturals LLC, to...
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING On the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Vedi Naturals LLC, to operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment, 505 Boston Post Road West (Twin Boro Crossing), Order No. 19-1007881, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:50 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING On the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Vedi Naturals LLC, to operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment, 505 Boston Post Road West (Twin Boro Crossing), Order No. 19-1007881, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:50 PM; adopted..”
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Communication from Councilor Robey, re: Proposed...
ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilor Robey, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §17 & §18 relative to Livestock Farms, refer to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilor Robey, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §17 & §18 relative to Livestock Farms, refer to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020; adopted..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $3,029,000.00 for the design and construction of DEP corrective actions related...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $3,029,000.00 for the design and construction of DEP corrective actions related to the Redevelopment of the Hudson Street Landfill, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $3,029,000.00 for the design and construction of DEP corrective actions related to the Redevelopment of the Hudson Street Landfill, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Stabilization-Open Space to Open Space Acquisition to fund the...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Stabilization-Open Space to Open Space Acquisition to fund the proposed acquisition of 45-47 and 55 Bolton Street (Map 57 Parcel 104 and Map 70 Parcel 296) and to grant authorization to the Mayor to enter into a purchase and sale agreement, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. Councilor Dumas Recused CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS --
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“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Stabilization-Open Space to Open Space Acquisition to fund the proposed acquisition of 45-47 and 55 Bolton Street (Map 57 Parcel 104 and Map 70 Parcel 296) and to grant authorization to the Mayor to enter into a purchase and sale agreement, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. Councilor Dumas Recused CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS --.”
Approve: Gift Acceptance in the amount of $14,358.35 for the Police Department from the Marlborough Police K-9 Unit Fundraiser to be used for the...
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Gift Acceptance in the amount of $14,358.35 for the Police Department from the Marlborough Police K-9 Unit Fundraiser to be used for the department’s K-9 program; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Gift Acceptance in the amount of $14,358.35 for the Police Department from the Marlborough Police K-9 Unit Fundraiser to be used for the department’s K-9 program; adopted..”
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of Diane Smith as City Auditor for a three-year term from date of confirmation
ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Diane Smith as City Auditor for a three-year term from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Diane Smith as City Auditor for a three-year term from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Nusrath Khan to the Planning Board for a one-year term to expire the first Monday in February 2021
ORDERED: That the Appointment of Nusrath Khan to the Planning Board for a one-year term to expire the first Monday in February 2021, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Appointment of Nusrath Khan to the Planning Board for a one-year term to expire the first Monday in February 2021, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Decision of Land Court in favor of the city, relative to Williams Street...
ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Decision of Land Court in favor of the city, relative to Williams Street Holdings, LLC v. members of the Marlborough City Council, Docket No. 18 MISC 000284-HPS, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Decision of Land Court in favor of the city, relative to Williams Street Holdings, LLC v. members of the Marlborough City Council, Docket No. 18 MISC 000284-HPS, FILE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from Town of Littleton Board of Selectman and Planning Board, re: Counterpoint to Town of Needham’s letter relating...
ORDERED: That Communication from Town of Littleton Board of Selectman and Planning Board, re: Counterpoint to Town of Needham’s letter relating to House Bill No. 3507, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That Communication from Town of Littleton Board of Selectman and Planning Board, re: Counterpoint to Town of Needham’s letter relating to House Bill No. 3507, FILE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted..”
Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS
ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..”
Adjourn
ORDERED: There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:03 PM; adopted.
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“ORDERED: There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:03 PM; adopted..”
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