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January 23, 2023
18 recorded votes, 18 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
Every vote, in order
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, JANUARY 9, 2023
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, JANUARY 9, 2023, 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, JANUARY 9, 2023, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Accept and file: City Council Regular Meeting Schedule and City Council Committee Assignments for the 2023 Legislative Year
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council Regular Meeting Schedule and City Council Committee Assignments for the 2023 Legislative Year, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council Regular Meeting Schedule and City Council Committee Assignments for the 2023 Legislative Year, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $18,000.00 from the Department of Environmental Protection awarded to the Department of Public Works 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 $18,000.00 from the Department of Environmental Protection awarded to the Department of Public Works to be used to offset the increased cost of processing recycling materials; 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 $18,000.00 from the Department of Environmental Protection awarded to the Department of Public Works to be used to offset the increased cost of processing recycling materials; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $116,136.00 from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) awarded to the Council on Aging to be...
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 $116,136.00 from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) awarded to the Council on Aging to be used to fund the Council on Aging’s operating budget for 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 $116,136.00 from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) awarded to the Council on Aging to be used to fund the Council on Aging’s operating budget for the year; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $100,000.00 which moves funds from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $100,000.00 which moves funds from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund WMCT operations, referred to 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 $100,000.00 which moves funds from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund WMCT operations, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee & Advertise: Capital Bond Requests totaling $10,270,000.00, which includes various reconstruction of streets, drain...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Capital Bond Requests totaling $10,270,000.00, which includes various reconstruction of streets, drain and sidewalk repairs throughout the city, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE & 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Capital Bond Requests totaling $10,270,000.00, which includes various reconstruction of streets, drain and sidewalk repairs throughout the city, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee & Ordered Advertised: Set MONDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the...
Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the: Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 315 “Enforcement”, §2 “Non-criminal Disposition” to ensure consistency with state law as submitted by the Mayor and Board of Health, referred to the LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & 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 Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the: Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 315 “Enforcement”, §2 “Non-criminal Disposition” to ensure consistency with state law as submitted by the Mayor and Board of Health, referred to the LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted..” (Motion: Perlman)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Michael Cabral 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 Appointment of Michael Cabral to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2027, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Michael Cabral to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2027, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of James Fortin 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 Appointment of James Fortin to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2027, referred to the PERSONNEL 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 Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of James Fortin to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2027, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Communication from Attorney Terrence Morris on behalf of 272 Lincoln LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations until 11:00 PM on March...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Terrence Morris on behalf of 272 Lincoln LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations until 11:00 PM on March 28, 2023, on the Application for Special Permit, to build a 12-unit multi-family dwelling with accessory parking to be located at 272 Lincoln Street, 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 Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Terrence Morris on behalf of 272 Lincoln LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations until 11:00 PM on March 28, 2023, on the Application for Special Permit, to build a 12-unit multi-family dwelling with accessory parking to be located at 272 Lincoln Street, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Communication from Marquel Frink and Divino Oliveira on behalf of All Fur Love, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations until 10:00 PM on...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Marquel Frink and Divino Oliveira on behalf of All Fur Love, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations until 10:00 PM on April 11, 2023, on the Application for Special Permit, to operate a dog grooming business to be located at 75 Lincoln Street, 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 Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Marquel Frink and Divino Oliveira on behalf of All Fur Love, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations until 10:00 PM on April 11, 2023, on the Application for Special Permit, to operate a dog grooming business to be located at 75 Lincoln Street, APPROVED; adopted..” (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 Perlman, 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 Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Perlman)
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 February 13, 2023...: Application for Modification of Special Permit from...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Modification of Special Permit from Brian Martinelli on behalf of Dish Wireless, to install three (3) new antennas on the existing cell tower along with a 5x7 platform, at 860 Boston Post Road East, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE FEBRUARY 13, 2023, COUNCIL MEETING; 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 the Application for Modification of Special Permit from Brian Martinelli on behalf of Dish Wireless, to install three (3) new antennas on the existing cell tower along with a 5x7 platform, at 860 Boston Post Road East, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE FEBRUARY 13, 2023, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Suspend the rules: He Chair to remove from the Finance Committee Order No. 22-1008733
Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to remove from the Finance Committee Order No. 22-1008733 – granted.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to remove from the Finance Committee Order No. 22-1008733 – granted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $100,000.00 which moves funds from the Undesignated Fund to Unemployment Payment for city and schools...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $100,000.00 which moves funds from the Undesignated Fund to Unemployment Payment for city and schools to fund mandated unemployment costs, 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 $100,000.00 which moves funds from the Undesignated Fund to Unemployment Payment for city and schools to fund mandated unemployment costs, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
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 8:35 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 8:35 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
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