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December 6, 2021
19 recorded votes, 19 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, November 22, 2021
Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, November 22, 2021, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, November 22, 2021, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Tunnera)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $51,700.00 (Fifty-One thousand, seven hundred dollars) which moves funds from Sale of Graves to Reduce...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $51,700.00 (Fifty-One thousand, seven hundred dollars) which moves funds from Sale of Graves to Reduce the FY 2022 Tax Levy, APPROVED adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $51,700.00 (Fifty-One thousand, seven hundred dollars) which moves funds from Sale of Graves to Reduce the FY 2022 Tax Levy, APPROVED adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $984,942.88 (Nine hundred eighty-four thousand, nine hundred forty-two dollars & eighty-eight cents)...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $984,942.88 (Nine hundred eighty-four thousand, nine hundred forty-two dollars & eighty-eight cents) which moves funds from Overlay Reserve to Reduce the FY 2022 Tax Levy, 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
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $984,942.88 (Nine hundred eighty-four thousand, nine hundred forty-two dollars & eighty-eight cents) which moves funds from Overlay Reserve to Reduce the FY 2022 Tax Levy, APPROVED adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Marlborough City Council votes in accordance with MGL Chapter 40, §56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council votes in accordance with MGL Chapter 40, §56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2022 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 0.8288 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.40 pending approval of the City’s annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, 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
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council votes in accordance with MGL Chapter 40, §56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2022 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 0.8288 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.40 pending approval of the City’s annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Gift Acceptance to the Council on Aging/Senior Center in the amount of $79.00 from Nora and Josephine Thomas to be used for programming...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Gift Acceptance to the Council on Aging/Senior Center in the amount of $79.00 from Nora and Josephine Thomas to be used for programming during the holiday season; 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
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Gift Acceptance to the Council on Aging/Senior Center in the amount of $79.00 from Nora and Josephine Thomas to be used for programming during the holiday season; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $9,500.00 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) the annual EMPG grant awarded to...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $9,500.00 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) the annual EMPG grant awarded to the Fire Department to be used for the purchase of various equipment; 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
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $9,500.00 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) the annual EMPG grant awarded to the Fire Department to be used for the purchase of various equipment; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Amended Transfer Request in the amount of $5,092,666.66 from Undesignated Fund to Land Acquisition to fund the...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Amended Transfer Request in the amount of $5,092,666.66 from Undesignated Fund to Land Acquisition to fund the proposed purchase of land at 100 Locke Drive for a new Fire Station, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; 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
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Amended Transfer Request in the amount of $5,092,666.66 from Undesignated Fund to Land Acquisition to fund the proposed purchase of land at 100 Locke Drive for a new Fire Station, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: The Campus Master Development Plan
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: The Campus Master Development Plan, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: The Campus Master Development Plan, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from Councilor Ossing and Councilor Tunnera, re: Municipal Aggregation – December 2021 Update
Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilor Ossing and Councilor Tunnera, re: Municipal Aggregation – December 2021 Update, FILE; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“FILE”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilor Ossing and Councilor Tunnera, re: Municipal Aggregation – December 2021 Update, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Tunnera)
Accept and file: Communication from Police Chief David Giorgi, re: Police Details for Local Roots Cannabis Crafted, 910 Boston Post Road East...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Police Chief David Giorgi, re: Police Details for Local Roots Cannabis Crafted, 910 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 20-1008062C, FILE; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“FILE”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Police Chief David Giorgi, re: Police Details for Local Roots Cannabis Crafted, 910 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 20-1008062C, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Notice of 2022 Commission meeting dates
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Notice of 2022 Commission meeting dates, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Notice of 2022 Commission meeting dates, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Oram)
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)
Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: Finance Committee review Conditions #6 and #7 in Order 19- 1007762B (Green District Housing) to determine the fund...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Finance Committee review Conditions #6 and #7 in Order 19- 1007762B (Green District Housing) to determine the fund where the payments shall be deposited. This information shall be forwarded to the Mayor/Auditor to establish the account and submit transfers from the FY22 Undesignated account into the account “designated by the City Council.”, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Finance Committee review Conditions #6 and #7 in Order 19- 1007762B (Green District Housing) to determine the fund where the payments shall be deposited. This information shall be forwarded to the Mayor/Auditor to establish the account and submit transfers from the FY22 Undesignated account into the account “designated by the City Council.”, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Reappointment of Priscilla Ryder as Conservation Officer for a three-year term from date of Council confirmation
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Priscilla Ryder as Conservation Officer for a three-year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Priscilla Ryder as Conservation Officer for a three-year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Suspend the rules To allow a late communication from the City Solicitor, regarding the Master Concept Plan and Development Agreement for The...
Suspension of the Rules requested –To allow a late communication from the City Solicitor, regarding the Master Concept Plan and Development Agreement for The Campus within the RWMUOD, Order no. 21-1008404 – DOES NOT CARRY.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested –To allow a late communication from the City Solicitor, regarding the Master Concept Plan and Development Agreement for The Campus within the RWMUOD, Order no. 21-1008404 – DOES NOT CARRY..”
To refer Order No. 21-1008404A, Master Concept Plan and Development Agreement for the Campus within the RWMUOD back to the Urban Affairs Committee...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: To refer Order No. 21-1008404A, Master Concept Plan and Development Agreement for the Campus within the RWMUOD back to the Urban Affairs Committee for further review and discussion – DOES NOT CARRY.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: To refer Order No. 21-1008404A, Master Concept Plan and Development Agreement for the Campus within the RWMUOD back to the Urban Affairs Committee for further review and discussion – DOES NOT CARRY..” (Motion: Dumais)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:18 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:18 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Tunnera)
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