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May 8, 2023
31 recorded votes, 31 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
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, APRIL 24, 2023
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, APRIL 24, 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, APRIL 24, 2023, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Finance Committee & Advertise: Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” to...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the: That the Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” to amend the salary for the Assistant City Clerk, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the: That the Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” to amend the salary for the Assistant City Clerk, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $600,500.00 from Reserve for Salaries and Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Fire...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $600,500.00 from Reserve for Salaries and Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Fire Department payroll accounts to cover contractual obligations for the Fire Department, be and is herewith referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; 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 $600,500.00 from Reserve for Salaries and Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Fire Department payroll accounts to cover contractual obligations for the Fire Department, be and is herewith referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $94,037.90 which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Fringes to...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $94,037.90 which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Fringes to cover the shortfall in the 1% non-pensionable stipend paid to all city employees, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; 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 $94,037.90 which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Fringes to cover the shortfall in the 1% non-pensionable stipend paid to all city employees, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $9,102.00 which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Substance Use...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $9,102.00 which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Substance Use Coordinator to fund the position for the remainder of the year, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; 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 $9,102.00 which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Substance Use Coordinator to fund the position for the remainder of the year, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023, as date for a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed FY24 Budget as submitted by...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023, as date for a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed FY24 Budget as submitted by Mayor Vigeant in the amount of $188,751,024.00 which represents a 4.57% increase over the FY 2023 appropriation, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023, as date for a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed FY24 Budget as submitted by Mayor Vigeant in the amount of $188,751,024.00 which represents a 4.57% increase over the FY 2023 appropriation, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Revolving Fund Spending Limits for the Public Safety Revolving Fund ($203,000.00), the Parks and Recreation...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Revolving Fund Spending Limits for the Public Safety Revolving Fund ($203,000.00), the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund ($1,275,000.00), the Council on Aging Revolving Fund ($150,000.00) and the Water and Sewer Revolving Fund ($500,000.00) for Fiscal Year 2024, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Revolving Fund Spending Limits for the Public Safety Revolving Fund ($203,000.00), the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund ($1,275,000.00), the Council on Aging Revolving Fund ($150,000.00) and the Water and Sewer Revolving Fund ($500,000.00) for Fiscal Year 2024, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Robert Bourn, III as Plumbing & Gas Inspector for a 3-year term from date of confirmation...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Robert Bourn, III as Plumbing & Gas Inspector for a 3-year term from date of confirmation, pursuant to City Code Chapter 7 §79, 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 Robert Bourn, III as Plumbing & Gas Inspector for a 3-year term from date of confirmation, pursuant to City Code Chapter 7 §79, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of John Cain as Wiring Inspector for a 3-year term from date of confirmation, pursuant to City Code...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of John Cain as Wiring Inspector for a 3-year term from date of confirmation, pursuant to City Code Chapter 473 §1, 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 John Cain as Wiring Inspector for a 3-year term from date of confirmation, pursuant to City Code Chapter 473 §1, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Patrick Hughes to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2028, who is...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Patrick Hughes to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2028, who is replacing William Fowler, 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 Patrick Hughes to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2028, who is replacing William Fowler, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of Ellen Silverstein to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term to expire on September 8, 2026
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Ellen Silverstein to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term to expire on September 8, 2026, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Ellen Silverstein to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term to expire on September 8, 2026, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of David Morticelli to the Community Development Authority for a 3-year term to expire on March...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of David Morticelli to the Community Development Authority for a 3-year term to expire on March 23, 2026, 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 Reappointment of David Morticelli to the Community Development Authority for a 3-year term to expire on March 23, 2026, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Moved to reports of committee & file: Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with ModernaTX, Inc., in proper legal form, MOVED TO REPORTS OF COMMITTEE & FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with ModernaTX, Inc., in proper legal form, MOVED TO REPORTS OF COMMITTEE & FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Placed on the may 22, 2023, city council agenda: Communication from Emergency Management Director Fredrick Flynn, re: Request for presentation...
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Emergency Management Director Fredrick Flynn, re: Request for presentation relating to the Hazard Mitigation Plan at the May 22, 2023, City Council meeting, be PLACED ON THE MAY 22, 2023, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Emergency Management Director Fredrick Flynn, re: Request for presentation relating to the Hazard Mitigation Plan at the May 22, 2023, City Council meeting, be PLACED ON THE MAY 22, 2023, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY MAY 22, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Sign Special...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MAY 22, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Sign Special Permit Amendment from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Lincoln Street 431, LLC, to amend an EMC Sign Permit to add non-EMC panels to the existing free-standing sign at 431 Lincoln Street, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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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 22, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Sign Special Permit Amendment from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Lincoln Street 431, LLC, to amend an EMC Sign Permit to add non-EMC panels to the existing free-standing sign at 431 Lincoln Street, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY JUNE 5, 2023, 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 JUNE 5, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Andy Fitz, on behalf of JP Morgan Chase Bank to install a drive-thru ATM for the Chase Bank branch to be located at 189 Boston Post Road West, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JUNE 5, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Andy Fitz, on behalf of JP Morgan Chase Bank to install a drive-thru ATM for the Chase Bank branch to be located at 189 Boston Post Road West, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; 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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“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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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Marlborough desires a beneficial economic use creating jobs for local residents...
Motion by Councilor Irish to approve the Council Resolution and TIF for ModernaTX, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Marlborough desires a beneficial economic use creating jobs for local residents, expanding business within the City, and developing a healthy robust economy and stronger tax base for Map 99, Parcel 3 (including portions thereof) on the Marlborough Assessor's Map; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Marlborough intends to use tax increment financing as an economic development tool created by the Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program based on the ability of the City of Marlborough, in accordance with needs and community benefits of a specific project, that are reasonably proportional to the economic development incentives from State and local government and the resulting economic development benefits; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Marlborough that the following activities which are necessary to pursue a Certified Project designation be authorized: 1. The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby requests that the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council approve the ModernaTX, Inc. application for an EDIP Local Incentive-Only Certified Project; and further, that: a. The project is consistent with the City of Marlborough’s economic development objectives and is likely to increase employment opportunities for Marlborough residents; b....
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish to approve the Council Resolution and TIF for ModernaTX, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Marlborough desires a beneficial economic use creating jobs for local residents, expanding business within the City, and developing a healthy robust economy and stronger tax base for Map 99, Parcel 3 (including portions thereof) on the Marlborough Assessor's Map; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Marlborough intends to use tax increment financing as an economic development tool created by the Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program based on the ability of the City of Marlborough, in accordance with needs and community benefits of a specific project, that are reasonably proportional to the economic development incentives from State and local government and the resulting economic development benefits; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Marlborough that the following activities which are necessary to pursue a Certified Project designation be authorized: 1. The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby requests that the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council approve the ModernaTX, Inc. application for an EDIP Local Incentive-Only Certified Project; and further, that: a. The project is consistent with the City of Marlborough’s economic development objectives and is likely to increase employment opportunities for Marlborough residents; b. The project will not overburden the City of Marlborough's infrastructure and utilities; c. The project as described in the proposal has a strong likelihood that it will cause a significant influx or growth in business activity, will create a significant number of jobs, and will contribute significantly to the resiliency of the Marlborough economy; and d. The City Council approves ModernaTX, Inc.’s request that the project be designated by the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council as an EDIP Local Incentive-Only Certified Project for twenty (20) years. 2. The City Council of the City of Marlborough agrees to authorize the use of tax increment financing, authorizes the Mayor to enter into a tax increment financing agreement with ModernaTX, Inc. and authorizes submission of the tax increment financing agreement to the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council. APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: WHEREAS, the City of Marlborough has care, custody, management, and control of a certain parcel of land, known as the “rail spur”...
Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: WHEREAS, the City of Marlborough has care, custody, management, and control of a certain parcel of land, known as the “rail spur”, located off Lincoln Street, Marlborough, MA, shown as “Proposed Rail Spur Parcel” on the attached plan of land, said parcel containing 9,387 square feet, more or less (the “Property”), and the assessed value of the rear/landlocked Property is approximately $1,300.00; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT VOTED BY A 2/3RDS VOTE: (1) That the Property is declared surplus and available for disposition by conveyance for nominal consideration to the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation for economic development purposes in accordance with MGL Chapter 30B, Ch. 40 of the Acts of 2007, and any applicable general or special law, and the Mayor is authorized to execute a deed to the MEDC, subject to the terms and conditions of a letter agreement dated September 13, 2022, by and between the MBTA and the City relative to open space and access, and a Partial Release and Termination of Certain Deed Restrictions by MBTA recorded in said Registry at Book 80744, Page 87. APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: WHEREAS, the City of Marlborough has care, custody, management, and control of a certain parcel of land, known as the “rail spur”, located off Lincoln Street, Marlborough, MA, shown as “Proposed Rail Spur Parcel” on the attached plan of land, said parcel containing 9,387 square feet, more or less (the “Property”), and the assessed value of the rear/landlocked Property is approximately $1,300.00; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT VOTED BY A 2/3RDS VOTE: (1) That the Property is declared surplus and available for disposition by conveyance for nominal consideration to the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation for economic development purposes in accordance with MGL Chapter 30B, Ch. 40 of the Acts of 2007, and any applicable general or special law, and the Mayor is authorized to execute a deed to the MEDC, subject to the terms and conditions of a letter agreement dated September 13, 2022, by and between the MBTA and the City relative to open space and access, and a Partial Release and Termination of Certain Deed Restrictions by MBTA recorded in said Registry at Book 80744, Page 87. APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Perlman)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the May 22, 2023, Council...: Application for a Special Permit from Connorstone...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for a Special Permit from Connorstone Engineering, on behalf of Trombetta Family Limited Partnership, to allow the use of an existing Contractor/Landscape Contractor Yard within the LI district to be located at 655 Farm Road, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE MAY 22, 2023, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for a Special Permit from Connorstone Engineering, on behalf of Trombetta Family Limited Partnership, to allow the use of an existing Contractor/Landscape Contractor Yard within the LI district to be located at 655 Farm Road, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE MAY 22, 2023, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Mayor submit to the City Council to appear on the May 22, 2023 agenda, a Transfer Request in the amount of $1,440,000.00 from the...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mayor submit to the City Council to appear on the May 22, 2023 agenda, a Transfer Request in the amount of $1,440,000.00 from the Undesignated Fund to the West Side Fire Station Stabilization Account (83600-32900). The Green District project recently submitted the Phase 2 portion of the mitigation funds identified in Conditions 6 and 7 in Special Permit Order No. 19-1007762C, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mayor submit to the City Council to appear on the May 22, 2023 agenda, a Transfer Request in the amount of $1,440,000.00 from the Undesignated Fund to the West Side Fire Station Stabilization Account (83600-32900). The Green District project recently submitted the Phase 2 portion of the mitigation funds identified in Conditions 6 and 7 in Special Permit Order No. 19-1007762C, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Mayor submit to the City Council to appear on the May 22, 2023 agenda, an internal Transfer Request in the amount of $42,000.00 from the...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mayor submit to the City Council to appear on the May 22, 2023 agenda, an internal Transfer Request in the amount of $42,000.00 from the various accounts in the City Clerk and Election Department budgets. These transfers are attached in the letter dated February 21, 2023. These voting booths will be more efficient (setup and breakdown) and allow more voters at each precinct, lighter and easier to move and take up less storage space at each voting location, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mayor submit to the City Council to appear on the May 22, 2023 agenda, an internal Transfer Request in the amount of $42,000.00 from the various accounts in the City Clerk and Election Department budgets. These transfers are attached in the letter dated February 21, 2023. These voting booths will be more efficient (setup and breakdown) and allow more voters at each precinct, lighter and easier to move and take up less storage space at each voting location, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Mayor submit to the City Council to appear on the May 22, 2023 agenda, a Transfer Request in the amount of $110,000.00 from the...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mayor submit to the City Council to appear on the May 22, 2023 agenda, a Transfer Request in the amount of $110,000.00 from the Undesignated Fund to the Capital Outlay Account to purchase new voting machines. The attached February 1, 2023, letter identifies the current 2007 AccuVote machines are in need of replacement, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mayor submit to the City Council to appear on the May 22, 2023 agenda, a Transfer Request in the amount of $110,000.00 from the Undesignated Fund to the Capital Outlay Account to purchase new voting machines. The attached February 1, 2023, letter identifies the current 2007 AccuVote machines are in need of replacement, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License by Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons Shoe Repair, 107 Main Street
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License by Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons Shoe Repair, 107 Main Street, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License by Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons Shoe Repair, 107 Main Street, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Approve: Transfer Requests totaling $748,290.00 from Economic Development to MEDC Funding for the FY 2024 Operating Budget for MEDC ($648,290.00)...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Requests totaling $748,290.00 from Economic Development to MEDC Funding for the FY 2024 Operating Budget for MEDC ($648,290.00), and the Economic Development Toolbox ($100,000.00), 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 Requests totaling $748,290.00 from Economic Development to MEDC Funding for the FY 2024 Operating Budget for MEDC ($648,290.00), and the Economic Development Toolbox ($100,000.00), APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $393,854.64 from PEG Funds to Marlboro Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT-TV for FY 2024
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $393,854.64 from PEG Funds to Marlboro Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT-TV for FY 2024, 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 $393,854.64 from PEG Funds to Marlboro Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT-TV for FY 2024, 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 8:27 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 8:27 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
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