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December 28, 2023
5 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Kathleen D. Robey, Laura J. Wagner, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin, Donald R. Landers
Absent: Samantha Perlman
Every vote, in order
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $2,000,000.00 (two million dollars) which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Richer...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $2,000,000.00 (two million dollars) which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Richer School Feasibility Study Fund to be used for the feasibility study phase of the MA School Building Authority’s (MSBA) process, 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 $2,000,000.00 (two million dollars) which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Richer School Feasibility Study Fund to be used for the feasibility study phase of the MA School Building Authority’s (MSBA) process, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: City of Marlborough appropriate the amount of two-million ($2,000,000.00) dollars for the purpose of paying costs of the feasibility...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City of Marlborough appropriate the amount of two-million ($2,000,000.00) dollars for the purpose of paying costs of the feasibility study for the Raymond C. Richer Elementary School, 80 Foley Road, Marlborough, MA, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the City of Marlborough may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee. To meet this appropriation the City Council hereby approves the transfer of said amount from the Undesignated Fund Account into the Feasibility Study – Richer Account. The City of Marlborough acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any costs the City of Marlborough incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the City 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 the City of Marlborough appropriate the amount of two-million ($2,000,000.00) dollars for the purpose of paying costs of the feasibility study for the Raymond C. Richer Elementary School, 80 Foley Road, Marlborough, MA, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the City of Marlborough may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee. To meet this appropriation the City Council hereby approves the transfer of said amount from the Undesignated Fund Account into the Feasibility Study – Richer Account. The City of Marlborough acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any costs the City of Marlborough incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the City of Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
City Council hereby OVERRIDES by two thirds vote, pursuant to Section 55 of Division 1 of the City Charter the Mayor’s veto of Council Order...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council hereby OVERRIDES by two thirds vote, pursuant to Section 55 of Division 1 of the City Charter the Mayor’s veto of Council Order 22/23-1008691B, as set forth in the Mayor’s letter dated December 8, 2023 (copy attached hereto), relative to the Acceptance of Gikas Lane as a Public Way; adopted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Absent – 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Brown, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, & Robey. Absent: Perlman.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council hereby OVERRIDES by two thirds vote, pursuant to Section 55 of Division 1 of the City Charter the Mayor’s veto of Council Order 22/23-1008691B, as set forth in the Mayor’s letter dated December 8, 2023 (copy attached hereto), relative to the Acceptance of Gikas Lane as a Public Way; adopted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Absent – 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Brown, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, & Robey. Absent: Perlman..” (Motion: Landers)
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council hereby OVERRIDES by two thirds vote, pursuant to Section 55 of Division 1 of the City Charter the Mayor’s veto of Council Order 22/23-1008721M, as set forth in the Mayor’s letter dated December 15, 2023 (copy attached hereto), regarding to the Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to Definitions, Affordable Housing, and Marlborough Village District (MV) Zoning; adopted. Yea: 9 – Nay: 1 – Absent – 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Brown, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing, & Robey. Nay: Landers. Absent: Perlman.
Yes: Brown, Doucette, Dumais, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Robey, WagnerNo: Landers
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council hereby OVERRIDES by two thirds vote, pursuant to Section 55 of Division 1 of the City Charter the Mayor’s veto of Council Order 22/23-1008721M, as set forth in the Mayor’s letter dated December 15, 2023 (copy attached hereto), regarding to the Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to Definitions, Affordable Housing, and Marlborough Village District (MV) Zoning; adopted. Yea: 9 – Nay: 1 – Absent – 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Brown, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing, & Robey. Nay: Landers. Absent: Perlman..” (Motion: Robey)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Navin, 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 7:44 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, 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 7:44 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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