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April 11, 2022
28 recorded votes, 28 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, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin, Donald R. Landers
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Christian Dumais recused from the vote on: Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Communication.
- Christian Dumais recused from the vote on: Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee and Advertise: Set MONDAY MAY 9, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC.
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, March 28, 2022
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, March 28, 2022, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, March 28, 2022, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: Amended Tolling Agreement between New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC (d/b/a AT&T) and the City of Marlborough to extend time limitations to...
ORDERED: That the amended Tolling Agreement between New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC (d/b/a AT&T) and the City of Marlborough to extend time limitations to June 28, 2022, for approval of a small cell wireless facility, 241 Forest Street, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the amended Tolling Agreement between New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC (d/b/a AT&T) and the City of Marlborough to extend time limitations to June 28, 2022, for approval of a small cell wireless facility, 241 Forest Street, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Accept and file: Communication from Councilor Ossing & Councilor Wagner, re: Municipal Aggregation – March 2022 Update
Motion by Councilor Wagner, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilor Ossing & Councilor Wagner, re: Municipal Aggregation – March 2022 Update, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Wagner, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilor Ossing & Councilor Wagner, re: Municipal Aggregation – March 2022 Update, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Wagner)
Approve: Gift Acceptance in the amount of $350.00 from St. Mary’s Credit Union awarded to the Council on Aging for the sponsorship of the McMurphy...
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 in the amount of $350.00 from St. Mary’s Credit Union awarded to the Council on Aging for the sponsorship of the McMurphy Band for the St. Patrick’s Day event; adopted.
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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 in the amount of $350.00 from St. Mary’s Credit Union awarded to the Council on Aging for the sponsorship of the McMurphy Band for the St. Patrick’s Day event; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $500.00 from the Massachusetts Council on Aging awarded to the Council on Aging to be used for the Walk...
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 $500.00 from the Massachusetts Council on Aging awarded to the Council on Aging to be used for the Walk MA Challenge; 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 $500.00 from the Massachusetts Council on Aging awarded to the Council on Aging to be used for the Walk MA Challenge; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $7,500.00 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council awarded to the Marlborough Downtown Village Cultural...
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 $7,500.00 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council awarded to the Marlborough Downtown Village Cultural District to be used to offset costs for the annual Food Truck & Arts Festival run by the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC); 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 $7,500.00 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council awarded to the Marlborough Downtown Village Cultural District to be used to offset costs for the annual Food Truck & Arts Festival run by the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC); adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $589,691.00 which moves funds from Economic Development to MEDC to fund the FY23...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $589,691.00 which moves funds from Economic Development to MEDC to fund the FY23 operations of the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), 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 Transfer Request in the amount of $589,691.00 which moves funds from Economic Development to MEDC to fund the FY23 operations of the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Investigation by the department regarding its potential policies that will...
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Investigation by the department regarding its potential policies that will enable the Commonwealth to reach its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, 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 Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Investigation by the department regarding its potential policies that will enable the Commonwealth to reach its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)
Accept and file: Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Petition of MA Electric and Nantucket Electric d/b/a National Grid for a...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Petition of MA Electric and Nantucket Electric d/b/a National Grid for a waiver of the basic service procurement requirements for residential and small commercial customers for the Winter of 2022/2023 basic service period, 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 Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Petition of MA Electric and Nantucket Electric d/b/a National Grid for a waiver of the basic service procurement requirements for residential and small commercial customers for the Winter of 2022/2023 basic service period, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Public Services Committee and Advertise: Set MONDAY MAY 9, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Special...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MAY 9, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval from Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to install a new stealth Wireless Communication Facility, including an 80-foot stealth pole with accessory ground equipment at 739-769 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE AND ADVERTISE; 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 Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MAY 9, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval from Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to install a new stealth Wireless Communication Facility, including an 80-foot stealth pole with accessory ground equipment at 739-769 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE AND ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Alta Marlborough, LLC (Wood Partners), re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §39 “Neighborhood Business District”, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022; adopted. Councilor Dumais Recused.
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. The minutes also say: “Councilor Dumais Recused.”
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Alta Marlborough, LLC (Wood Partners), re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §39 “Neighborhood Business District”, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022; adopted. Councilor Dumais Recused..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee and Advertise: Set MONDAY MAY 9, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MAY 9, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Alta Marlborough, LLC (Wood Partners), to build a mixed-use project in the Neighborhood Business District consisting of 10,074 square feet of ground floor retail and commercial space, 276 dwelling units in addition to an on-site parking garage with 448 spaces to be located at the corner of Lincoln and Mechanic Streets, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND ADVERTISE; adopted. Councilor Dumais Recused.
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. The minutes also say: “Councilor Dumais Recused.”
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MAY 9, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Alta Marlborough, LLC (Wood Partners), to build a mixed-use project in the Neighborhood Business District consisting of 10,074 square feet of ground floor retail and commercial space, 276 dwelling units in addition to an on-site parking garage with 448 spaces to be located at the corner of Lincoln and Mechanic Streets, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND ADVERTISE; adopted. Councilor Dumais Recused..” (Motion: Robey)
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..”
Remove from The Personnel Committee And Placed On The April 25, 2022, Agenda: Appointment of Catherine Usinas to the Commission on Disabilities...
ORDERED: That the Appointment of Catherine Usinas to the Commission on Disabilities for 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, REMOVED FROM THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND PLACED ON THE APRIL 25, 2022, AGENDA; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Appointment of Catherine Usinas to the Commission on Disabilities for 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, REMOVED FROM THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND PLACED ON THE APRIL 25, 2022, AGENDA; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
The minutes record the result only (“granted.”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve with conditions: Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to replace direct buried cable for Woodland Estates with 5457’of 1-2” cable in...
ORDERED: That the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to replace direct buried cable for Woodland Estates with 5457’of 1-2” cable in conduit install 85’ of 2-3” conduit from riser poles to pullboxes, 10 pullboxes, 1 heavy duty handhole, 1 junction box, replace 3 submersible transformers with pad mounted transformers and replace 4 risers to install 1- 2” cable in conduit via directional drilling on Vega Road, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; 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 Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to replace direct buried cable for Woodland Estates with 5457’of 1-2” cable in conduit install 85’ of 2-3” conduit from riser poles to pullboxes, 10 pullboxes, 1 heavy duty handhole, 1 junction box, replace 3 submersible transformers with pad mounted transformers and replace 4 risers to install 1- 2” cable in conduit via directional drilling on Vega Road, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted..”
Refer to the Mayor: Succession Planning Project Information submitted to the City Council by Mayor Vigeant
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Succession Planning Project Information submitted to the City Council by Mayor Vigeant, referred back to the MAYOR; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Succession Planning Project Information submitted to the City Council by Mayor Vigeant, referred back to the MAYOR; adopted..” (Motion: Oram)
Approve: Reappointment of George LaVenture to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2027
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Reappointment of George LaVenture to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2027, 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 George LaVenture to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2027, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: A West Side Fire Station Stabilization Fund is hereby established, by a two- thirds vote pursuant to MGL Chapter 40 §5B, for the purposes...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That a West Side Fire Station Stabilization Fund is hereby established, by a two- thirds vote pursuant to MGL Chapter 40 §5B, for the purposes of funding all costs associated with site acquisition and construction of a new fire station in the west side 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
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That a West Side Fire Station Stabilization Fund is hereby established, by a two- thirds vote pursuant to MGL Chapter 40 §5B, for the purposes of funding all costs associated with site acquisition and construction of a new fire station in the west side of Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
In furtherance of the City Council of the City of Marlborough’s prior vote (Order No. 21-1008290 adopted by the Council on May 10, 2021)...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: In furtherance of the City Council of the City of Marlborough’s prior vote (Order No. 21-1008290 adopted by the Council on May 10, 2021) supporting the proposed site selection for a new fire station in the west side of Marlborough (Elm Street at Bigelow Street), the City Council hereby: (1) Authorizes the City to acquire the real property located at 100 Locke Drive, Marlborough, MA (identified on the City’s Assessors Map as Map 54 Parcel 14 containing +/-11.64 acres and further identified in a deed recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 69243, Page 571) for municipal purposes, by purchase or eminent domain, for a total amount not to exceed $5,092,666.66, subject to any applicable laws and further required action of this Council if necessary for the City to acquire said real property by eminent domain; (2) Authorizes an appropriation from Undesignated in the amount of $5,092,666.66 in order to provide funding for said acquisition pursuant to MGL Chapter 43, §30; and (3) Authorizes the Mayor to accept a deed pursuant to MGL chapter 40, §3 for said property located at 100 Locke Drive.
The minutes record the result only, 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: In furtherance of the City Council of the City of Marlborough’s prior vote (Order No. 21-1008290 adopted by the Council on May 10, 2021) supporting the proposed site selection for a new fire station in the west side of Marlborough (Elm Street at Bigelow Street), the City Council hereby: (1) Authorizes the City to acquire the real property located at 100 Locke Drive, Marlborough, MA (identified on the City’s Assessors Map as Map 54 Parcel 14 containing +/-11.64 acres and further identified in a deed recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 69243, Page 571) for municipal purposes, by purchase or eminent domain, for a total amount not to exceed $5,092,666.66, subject to any applicable laws and further required action of this Council if necessary for the City to acquire said real property by eminent domain; (2) Authorizes an appropriation from Undesignated in the amount of $5,092,666.66 in order to provide funding for said acquisition pursuant to MGL Chapter 43, §30; and (3) Authorizes the Mayor to accept a deed pursuant to MGL chapter 40, §3 for said property located at 100 Locke Drive..” (Motion: Irish)
Amend the Order of Acquisition to add the following language: To further subject the entirety of the Order of Authorization to purchase 100 Locke...
Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by the Chair to amend the Order of Acquisition to add the following language: To further subject the entirety of the Order of Authorization to purchase 100 Locke Drive for the purpose of building a new Fire Station to the adoption by the City Council and approval by the Mayor of a transfer in the amount of $1,422,500.00 (mitigation funds) into the West Side Fire Station Stabilization account. The amendment was discussed, and questions were asked. The Council President requested all members voting in the affirmative to stand. The Council President declared the amendment passed by a vote of 8-3
The minutes record the vote as “declared the amendment passed by a vote of 8-3” with no names to show how each councilor voted (11 councilors were present), so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by the Chair to amend the Order of Acquisition to add the following language: To further subject the entirety of the Order of Authorization to purchase 100 Locke Drive for the purpose of building a new Fire Station to the adoption by the City Council and approval by the Mayor of a transfer in the amount of $1,422,500.00 (mitigation funds) into the West Side Fire Station Stabilization account. The amendment was discussed, and questions were asked. The Council President requested all members voting in the affirmative to stand. The Council President declared the amendment passed by a vote of 8-3.” (Motion: Ossing)
Amended Order of Acquisition: Amend the Order of Acquisition to add the following language: To further subject the entirety of the Order of...
. The Council President then called for a vote on the amended Order of Acquisition. The Council President again asked members to stand, and the Council President declared the amended Order of Acquisition adopted by a vote of 9-2
The minutes record the vote as “declared the amended Order of Acquisition adopted by a vote of 9-2” with no names to show how each councilor voted (11 councilors were present), so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“. The Council President then called for a vote on the amended Order of Acquisition. The Council President again asked members to stand, and the Council President declared the amended Order of Acquisition adopted by a vote of 9-2.” (Motion: Ossing)
Amend the Transfer Request to add the following language: To subject the transfer to purchase 100 Locke Drive to the adoption by the City Council...
Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by the Chair to amend the Transfer Request to add the following language: To subject the transfer to purchase 100 Locke Drive to the adoption by the City Council and approval by the Mayor of a transfer in the amount of $1,422,500.00 (mitigation funds) into the West Side Fire Station Stabilization account. The Council President requested all members voting in the affirmative to stand. The Council President declared the amendment passed by a vote of 8-3
The minutes record the vote as “declared the amendment passed by a vote of 8-3” with no names to show how each councilor voted (11 councilors were present), so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by the Chair to amend the Transfer Request to add the following language: To subject the transfer to purchase 100 Locke Drive to the adoption by the City Council and approval by the Mayor of a transfer in the amount of $1,422,500.00 (mitigation funds) into the West Side Fire Station Stabilization account. The Council President requested all members voting in the affirmative to stand. The Council President declared the amendment passed by a vote of 8-3.” (Motion: Ossing)
Amended Transfer Request: Amend the Transfer Request to add the following language: To subject the transfer to purchase 100 Locke Drive to the...
. The Council President then called for a vote on the amended Transfer Request. The Council President again asked members to stand, and the Council President declared the amended Transfer Request adopted by a vote of 9-2
The minutes record the vote as “declared the amended Transfer Request adopted by a vote of 9-2” with no names to show how each councilor voted (11 councilors were present), so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“. The Council President then called for a vote on the amended Transfer Request. The Council President again asked members to stand, and the Council President declared the amended Transfer Request adopted by a vote of 9-2.” (Motion: Ossing)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Dumais, 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 9:57 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, 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 9:57 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
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