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March 9, 2020
16 recorded votes, 16 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
Every vote, in order
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, February 24, 2020
ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, February 24, 2020, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, February 24, 2020, FILE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from President Ossing, re: Appointment of Councilor Tunnera to the Municipal Aggregation Committee
ORDERED: That the Communication from President Ossing, re: Appointment of Councilor Tunnera to the Municipal Aggregation Committee, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Communication from President Ossing, re: Appointment of Councilor Tunnera to the Municipal Aggregation Committee, FILE; adopted..”
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $21,900.00 awarded to the DPW from the Department of Environmental Protection to be used to offset...
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $21,900.00 awarded to the DPW from the Department of Environmental Protection to be used to offset costs associated with the processing of recyclable materials; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $21,900.00 awarded to the DPW from the Department of Environmental Protection to be used to offset costs associated with the processing of recyclable materials; adopted..”
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $649.00 awarded to the Public Library from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MLBC) to...
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $649.00 awarded to the Public Library from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MLBC) to be used for training of library staff; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $649.00 awarded to the Public Library from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MLBC) to be used for training of library staff; adopted..”
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of Judith Kane to the Council on Aging Board for a four- year term to expire the first Monday in...
ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Judith Kane to the Council on Aging Board for a four- year term to expire the first Monday in May 2024, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Judith Kane to the Council on Aging Board for a four- year term to expire the first Monday in May 2024, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; 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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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: City Council review the results of the FY20 abbreviated budget process; and it is further Ordered That the City...
ORDERED: That the City Council review the results of the FY20 abbreviated budget process; and it is further Ordered That the City Council approve the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Financial Review Recommendation for adopting an abbreviated budget authorization format for all departments for future city budgets, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the City Council review the results of the FY20 abbreviated budget process; and it is further Ordered That the City Council approve the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Financial Review Recommendation for adopting an abbreviated budget authorization format for all departments for future city budgets, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Application for Livery License from Bismark Ohemeng d/b/a West Royal Car Service, 33 Paris Street
ORDERED: That the Application for Livery License from Bismark Ohemeng d/b/a West Royal Car Service, 33 Paris Street, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Application for Livery License from Bismark Ohemeng d/b/a West Royal Car Service, 33 Paris Street, FILE; adopted..”
Approve: Application for a Livery License from Snold Benjamin d/b/a Ben Transportation, to operate one (1) vehicle at 98 Bolton Street
ORDERED: That the Application for a Livery License from Snold Benjamin d/b/a Ben Transportation, to operate one (1) vehicle at 98 Bolton Street, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Application for a Livery License from Snold Benjamin d/b/a Ben Transportation, to operate one (1) vehicle at 98 Bolton Street, APPROVED; adopted..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,331,902.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Undesignated Stabilization pursuant to the...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,331,902.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Undesignated Stabilization pursuant to the financial policies of the City of Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,331,902.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Undesignated Stabilization pursuant to the financial policies of the City of Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,331,902.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to OPEB Trust pursuant to the financial policies of...
ORDERED That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,331,902.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to OPEB Trust pursuant to the financial policies of the City of Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“APPROVED”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“ORDERED That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,331,902.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to OPEB Trust pursuant to the financial policies of the City of Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted..”
Approve: Transfer Requests in the amount of $838,902.00 from various departments for FY 20, which moves funds from and to accounts as noted in the...
ORDERED That the Transfer Requests in the amount of $838,902.00 from various departments for FY 20, which moves funds from and to accounts as noted in the attached spreadsheets, APPROVED; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“APPROVED”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“ORDERED That the Transfer Requests in the amount of $838,902.00 from various departments for FY 20, which moves funds from and to accounts as noted in the attached spreadsheets, APPROVED; adopted..”
Refer to the City Solicitor to Place in Proper Legal Form: Proposed Salary Ordinance as offered by the Mayor relative to Chapter 125 §6 of the...
ORDERED That the Proposed Salary Ordinance as offered by the Mayor relative to Chapter 125 §6 of the Code of the City of Marlborough, refer to CITY SOLICITOR TO PLACE IN PROPER LEGAL FORM; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“ORDERED That the Proposed Salary Ordinance as offered by the Mayor relative to Chapter 125 §6 of the Code of the City of Marlborough, refer to CITY SOLICITOR TO PLACE IN PROPER LEGAL FORM; adopted..”
Approve: Reappointments to the Community Development Authority Board (CDA) of Stephanie Ferrecchia for a three-year term to expire from date of...
ORDERED That the Reappointments to the Community Development Authority Board (CDA) of Stephanie Ferrecchia for a three-year term to expire from date of confirmation, and Paul Sliney for a two-year term to expire from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“APPROVED”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“ORDERED That the Reappointments to the Community Development Authority Board (CDA) of Stephanie Ferrecchia for a three-year term to expire from date of confirmation, and Paul Sliney for a two-year term to expire from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..”
Approve: Revised rules attached hereto for operation of the City Council in 2020
ORDERED That the revised rules attached hereto for operation of the City Council in 2020, APPROVED; adopted.
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“ORDERED That the revised rules attached hereto for operation of the City Council in 2020, APPROVED; adopted..”
Adjourn
ORDERED: There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:16 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:16 PM; adopted..”
From the Marlborough City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: Marlborough Patch candidate profiles (photos courtesy of the candidates; cropped by MassVoter). Trey Fuccillo: The Berkeley Beacon (Ashlyn Wang). The city website has no councilor photos. Heather Gould and former councilors show initials.
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