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June 27, 2022
25 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Samantha Perlman, Laura J. Wagner, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin, Donald R. Landers
Absent: Kathleen D. Robey
During the meeting:
- Christian Dumais recused from the vote on: Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the July 25, 2022...: Application for.
Every vote, in order
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, June 6, 2022
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, June 6, 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, June 6, 2022, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Suspend the rules: He Chair to remove from the Public Services Committee Order No. 22-1008623
Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to remove from the Public Services Committee Order No. 22-1008623 – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to remove from the Public Services Committee Order No. 22-1008623 – granted..” (Motion: Landers)
Approve with conditions: Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to relocate Pole 13-5, eight (8) feet to the right on Cedar...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to relocate Pole 13-5, eight (8) feet to the right on Cedar Hill Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to relocate Pole 13-5, eight (8) feet to the right on Cedar Hill Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Accept and file: Communication from Councilors Ossing & Wagner, re: Municipal Aggregation – June 2022 Update
Motion by Councilor Wagner, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Wagner, re: Municipal Aggregation – June 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 Councilors Ossing & Wagner, re: Municipal Aggregation – June 2022 Update, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Wagner)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $190,000.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation awarded to the IT Department...
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 $190,000.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation awarded to the IT Department to be used for the procurement of new online permitting software; 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 Grant Acceptance in the amount of $190,000.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation awarded to the IT Department to be used for the procurement of new online permitting software; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $446,879.24 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) awarded...
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 $446,879.24 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) awarded to the Department of Public Works to be used for road and sidewalk repairs throughout the year; 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 $446,879.24 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) awarded to the Department of Public Works to be used for road and sidewalk repairs throughout the year; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee and Ordered Advertised: Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 §6 “Salary Schedule” to amend the stipends...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 §6 “Salary Schedule” to amend the stipends for the Board of Registrars and Assistant Registrar as submitted by the City Clerk, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE and ORDERED ADVERTISED; 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 Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 §6 “Salary Schedule” to amend the stipends for the Board of Registrars and Assistant Registrar as submitted by the City Clerk, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE and ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules: By Councilor Doucette to allow the City Clerk to speak
Suspension of the Rules requested by Councilor Doucette to allow the City Clerk to speak – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested by Councilor Doucette to allow the City Clerk to speak – granted..”
Approve: City of Marlborough, by its City Council, hereby votes pursuant to Section 33I of Chapter 54 of the General Laws of Massachusetts to use
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City of Marlborough, by its City Council, hereby votes pursuant to Section 33I of Chapter 54 of the General Laws of Massachusetts to use approved electronic poll books for elections, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City of Marlborough, by its City Council, hereby votes pursuant to Section 33I of Chapter 54 of the General Laws of Massachusetts to use approved electronic poll books for elections, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Set MONDAY JULY 25, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JULY 25, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install new Pole 3 and anchor, needed for height clearance on Allen Court, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES 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 Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JULY 25, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install new Pole 3 and anchor, needed for height clearance on Allen Court, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
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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“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 City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the July 25, 2022...: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk...
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That 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 the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JULY 25, 2022, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. Councilor Dumais Recused.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That 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 the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JULY 25, 2022, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. Councilor Dumais Recused..” (Motion: Doucette)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Accept and file: Communication from Mayor Vigeant, re: Economic Development Bill H484, be and is herewith accepted and placed on
Motion by Councilor Wagner, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Mayor Vigeant, re: Economic Development Bill H484, be and is herewith accepted and placed on 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 Mayor Vigeant, re: Economic Development Bill H484, be and is herewith accepted and placed on FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Wagner)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: City Council of the City of Marlborough join Mayor Arthur G. Vigeant in urging the Massachusetts Legislature to pass H4864, Economic...
Motion by Councilor Wagner, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the City Council of the City of Marlborough join Mayor Arthur G. Vigeant in urging the Massachusetts Legislature to pass H4864, Economic Development Bill and to further appropriate the remaining ARPA funding before the end of the upcoming legislative session, scheduled to close on July 31, 2022, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Wagner, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the City Council of the City of Marlborough join Mayor Arthur G. Vigeant in urging the Massachusetts Legislature to pass H4864, Economic Development Bill and to further appropriate the remaining ARPA funding before the end of the upcoming legislative session, scheduled to close on July 31, 2022, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Wagner)
Approve: No more than three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) shall be expended from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund during...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That no more than three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) shall be expended from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2023, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, 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 no more than three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) shall be expended from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2023, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: No more than one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000.00) shall be expended from the Public Safety Revolving Fund during fiscal year...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That no more than one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000.00) shall be expended from the Public Safety Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2023, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, 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 no more than one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000.00) shall be expended from the Public Safety Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2023, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: No more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) shall be expended from the Council on Aging Revolving Fund during fiscal...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That no more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) shall be expended from the Council on Aging Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2023, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, 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 no more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) shall be expended from the Council on Aging Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2023, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: No more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) shall be expended from the Water and Sewer Revolving Fund during fiscal year...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That no more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) shall be expended from the Water and Sewer Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2023, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, 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 no more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) shall be expended from the Water and Sewer Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2023, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $219,982.00 from Community Compact Cabinet’s Municipal Fiber Program awarded to Information Technology...
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 $219,982.00 from Community Compact Cabinet’s Municipal Fiber Program awarded to Information Technology to be used to replace BANA copper network lines used for radio communications with the condition that the required matching funds be sourced from other than PEG funds; 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 $219,982.00 from Community Compact Cabinet’s Municipal Fiber Program awarded to Information Technology to be used to replace BANA copper network lines used for radio communications with the condition that the required matching funds be sourced from other than PEG funds; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Ordinance amending the City Code
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED, AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Section 125-3(F), by deleting the words “Mayor’s executive aide” in the first sentence and replacing them with the words: “Chief of Staff to the Mayor”; II. By amending Section 125-3(F), by deleting the word “aide” in the second sentence and replacing it with the words: “Chief of Staff to the Mayor”; III. By amending the City Code in its entirety, including Section 125-6, by deleting the words “Executive Aide to the Mayor” in each instance that they appear and replacing them with the words: “Chief of Staff to the Mayor”; and IV. By amending the City Code in its entirety, including Section 125-6, by deleting the words “Executive Secretary to the Mayor” in each instance that they appear and replacing them with the words: “Executive Administrator to the Mayor”. 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 Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED, AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Section 125-3(F), by deleting the words “Mayor’s executive aide” in the first sentence and replacing them with the words: “Chief of Staff to the Mayor”; II. By amending Section 125-3(F), by deleting the word “aide” in the second sentence and replacing it with the words: “Chief of Staff to the Mayor”; III. By amending the City Code in its entirety, including Section 125-6, by deleting the words “Executive Aide to the Mayor” in each instance that they appear and replacing them with the words: “Chief of Staff to the Mayor”; and IV. By amending the City Code in its entirety, including Section 125-6, by deleting the words “Executive Secretary to the Mayor” in each instance that they appear and replacing them with the words: “Executive Administrator to the Mayor”. APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
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 8:27 PM; 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 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 8:27 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
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