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October 2, 2023
15 recorded votes, 15 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:
- Mark A. Oram recused from the vote on: Continue the public hearing: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” of the Code to add a new.
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, September 18, 2023
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, September 18, 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, September 18, 2023, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Continue the public hearing: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” of the Code to add a new section to create the “Red Spring Road...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” of the Code to add a new section to create the “Red Spring Road Overlay District” (RSR), Order No. 23-1008951, CONTINUED UNTIL OCTOBER 23, 2023, AT 8:00 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” of the Code to add a new section to create the “Red Spring Road Overlay District” (RSR), Order No. 23-1008951, CONTINUED UNTIL OCTOBER 23, 2023, AT 8:00 PM; adopted..”
Public hearing: PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Somar Landscape, Inc., to...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Somar Landscape, Inc., to construct and operate a Landscaper’s Yard at the Airport Industrial Park, 59 Airport Boulevard, Unit 16, Order No. 23-1008965, be and is herewith RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 23, 2023, AT 8:00 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Somar Landscape, Inc., to construct and operate a Landscaper’s Yard at the Airport Industrial Park, 59 Airport Boulevard, Unit 16, Order No. 23-1008965, be and is herewith RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 23, 2023, AT 8:00 PM; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Preliminary Municipal Election Call
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Preliminary Municipal Election Call, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Preliminary Municipal Election Call, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Request for Approval of a Master Sign Plan for various internally illuminated wall and free-standing signs...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Master Sign Plan for various internally illuminated wall and free-standing signs for Green Gold Group at 910 Boston Post Road East within the Wayside District, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Master Sign Plan for various internally illuminated wall and free-standing signs for Green Gold Group at 910 Boston Post Road East within the Wayside District, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Mayor, Department of Public Works, Conservation Officer and File: Communication from the Department of Environmental Protection, re...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Department of Environmental Protection, re: Adoption of new regulations relating to reporting requirements for large entity vehicle fleet owners, referred to MAYOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, CONSERVATION OFFICER AND 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 Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Department of Environmental Protection, re: Adoption of new regulations relating to reporting requirements for large entity vehicle fleet owners, referred to MAYOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, CONSERVATION OFFICER AND FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: Communication from Ambri Incorporated, re: Notification of upcoming layoff of employees pursuant to the Worker Adjustment and...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Ambri Incorporated, re: Notification of upcoming layoff of employees pursuant to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (WARN) at 53 Brigham Street, FILE; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“FILE”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Ambri Incorporated, re: Notification of upcoming layoff of employees pursuant to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (WARN) at 53 Brigham Street, FILE; 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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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the October 23, 2023...: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Post Road Realty, LLC to construct a mixed-use, multi-family residential and commercial (retail/restaurant/other commercial use) project in the Executive Residential Overlay District (EROD) which will consist of 475 residential units at the corner of Simarano Drive and Cedar Hill Street, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE OCTOBER 23, 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 Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Post Road Realty, LLC to construct a mixed-use, multi-family residential and commercial (retail/restaurant/other commercial use) project in the Executive Residential Overlay District (EROD) which will consist of 475 residential units at the corner of Simarano Drive and Cedar Hill Street, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE OCTOBER 23, 2023, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
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..”
Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel”, §6 “Salary Schedule” relative to the positions of Head of Adult Services and...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel”, §6 “Salary Schedule” relative to the positions of Head of Adult Services and Technology, Programming and Outreach Librarian, Library Page, Houseworker, and Plumber as submitted by the Mayor (Order No. 23-1008938), be 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 “Personnel”, §6 “Salary Schedule” relative to the positions of Head of Adult Services and Technology, Programming and Outreach Librarian, Library Page, Houseworker, and Plumber as submitted by the Mayor (Order No. 23-1008938), be ADVERTISED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Transfer Request in the amount of $4,925,000.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Public Safety Equipment, for Public Safety...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $4,925,000.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Public Safety Equipment, for Public Safety Communication upgrades, 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $4,925,000.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Public Safety Equipment, for Public Safety Communication upgrades, FILE; 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 8:14 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 8:14 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
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