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January 8, 2024
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Present: Sean A. Navin, Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Kathleen D. Robey, Mark A. Vital, David Doucette, Robert Preciado, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Trey Fuccillo
Absent: Donald R. Landers
During the meeting:
- Mark A. Oram recused from the vote on: Accept and file: Communication from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of the Red Spring Road Homeowners.
Every vote, in order
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, DECEMBER 18, 2023
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, DECEMBER 18, 2023, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, DECEMBER 18, 2023, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: Minutes of the special City Council meeting, DECEMBER 28, 2023
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the special City Council meeting, DECEMBER 28, 2023, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the special City Council meeting, DECEMBER 28, 2023, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council Organizational meeting, JANUARY 1, 2024
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council Organizational meeting, JANUARY 1, 2024, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council Organizational meeting, JANUARY 1, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule from President Ossing
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule from President Ossing, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule from President Ossing, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from Councilors Ossing & Wagner, re: Municipal Aggregation – December 2023 Update
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Wagner, re: Municipal Aggregation – December 2023 Update, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Wagner, re: Municipal Aggregation – December 2023 Update, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Reappointment of Jason D. Grossfield as City Solicitor effective January 1, 2024
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Reappointment of Jason D. Grossfield as City Solicitor effective January 1, 2024, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Reappointment of Jason D. Grossfield as City Solicitor effective January 1, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Appointment of Ryan Egan as Chief of Staff to the Mayor effective January 1, 2024
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Appointment of Ryan Egan as Chief of Staff to the Mayor effective January 1, 2024, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Appointment of Ryan Egan as Chief of Staff to the Mayor effective January 1, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Appointment of Heather H. Gutierrez as Executive Administrator to the Mayor, effective January...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Appointment of Heather H. Gutierrez as Executive Administrator to the Mayor, effective January 1, 2024, FILE, adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Appointment of Heather H. Gutierrez as Executive Administrator to the Mayor, effective January 1, 2024, FILE, adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Reappointment of Police Chief David Giorgi as Keeper of the Lock-Up for a term of 1-year...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Reappointment of Police Chief David Giorgi as Keeper of the Lock-Up for a term of 1-year pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, §35, FILE, adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Reappointment of Police Chief David Giorgi as Keeper of the Lock-Up for a term of 1-year pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, §35, FILE, adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Communication from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of the Red Spring Road Homeowners Association, Inc., re: Request to Carry Over...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of the Red Spring Road Homeowners Association, Inc., re: Request to Carry Over the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” of the Code to add a new section to create the “Red Spring Road Overlay District” (RSR), FILE; adopted. Councilor Oram Recused.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of the Red Spring Road Homeowners Association, Inc., re: Request to Carry Over the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” of the Code to add a new section to create the “Red Spring Road Overlay District” (RSR), FILE; adopted. Councilor Oram Recused..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of the Red Spring Road Homeowners Association, Inc., re: Request to Withdraw...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of the Red Spring Road Homeowners Association, Inc., re: Request to Withdraw without Prejudice the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” of the Code to add a new section to create the “Red Spring Road Overlay District” (RSR) FILE; adopted. Councilor Oram Recused.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of the Red Spring Road Homeowners Association, Inc., re: Request to Withdraw without Prejudice the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” of the Code to add a new section to create the “Red Spring Road Overlay District” (RSR) FILE; adopted. Councilor Oram Recused..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Petition of MA Electric and Nantucket Electric d/b/a National Grid for...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Petition of MA Electric and Nantucket Electric d/b/a National Grid for Approval of a General Increase in Base Distribution Rates for Electric Service, a Performance-Based Ratemaking Plan, and a Capital Recovery Mechanism, 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 Department of Public Utilities, re: Petition of MA Electric and Nantucket Electric d/b/a National Grid for Approval of a General Increase in Base Distribution Rates for Electric Service, a Performance-Based Ratemaking Plan, and a Capital Recovery Mechanism, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: Communication from Diane Plummer, re: Resignation as Chair of the City Scholarship Committee
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Diane Plummer, re: Resignation as Chair of the City Scholarship Committee, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Diane Plummer, re: Resignation as Chair of the City Scholarship Committee, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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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“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)
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 8:10 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 8:10 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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