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June 17, 2024
19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line notes that Sean A. Navin arrived at 8:01 PM.
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, Donald R. Landers
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, JUNE 3, 2024
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, JUNE 3, 2024, 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, JUNE 3, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Close the public hearing: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole at 100 Locke Drive, at a point...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole at 100 Locke Drive, at a point approximately 1256’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Elm Street. Installing new Pole 7-50 which will be 45’ between Poles 7 and 8. A new kvar cap bank will be installed on this pole, Order No. 24-1009194, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:04 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole at 100 Locke Drive, at a point approximately 1256’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Elm Street. Installing new Pole 7-50 which will be 45’ between Poles 7 and 8. A new kvar cap bank will be installed on this pole, Order No. 24-1009194, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:04 PM; adopted..”
Approve with conditions: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole at 100 Locke Drive, at a point...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole at 100 Locke Drive, at a point approximately 1256’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Elm Street. Installing new Pole 7-50 which will be 45’ between Poles 7 and 8. A new kvar cap bank will be installed on this pole, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole at 100 Locke Drive, at a point approximately 1256’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Elm Street. Installing new Pole 7-50 which will be 45’ between Poles 7 and 8. A new kvar cap bank will be installed on this pole, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of David...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of David Williams as Interim Comptroller/Treasurer for an additional 60-day term effective June 1, 2024 (expire July 31, 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: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of David Williams as Interim Comptroller/Treasurer for an additional 60-day term effective June 1, 2024 (expire July 31, 2024), FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Theodore...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Theodore L. Scott as Interim Commissioner of the Department of Public Works for an additional 60-day term effective June 19, 2024 (expire August 18, 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: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Theodore L. Scott as Interim Commissioner of the Department of Public Works for an additional 60-day term effective June 19, 2024 (expire August 18, 2024), FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $345,334.00 from the Board of Library Commissioners awarded to the Public Library to be used in support...
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 $345,334.00 from the Board of Library Commissioners awarded to the Public Library to be used in support of the construction project for the library; 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 $345,334.00 from the Board of Library Commissioners awarded to the Public Library to be used in support of the construction project for the library; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,000,000.00 (One million dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to the West Side Fire Station...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,000,000.00 (One million dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to the West Side Fire Station Stabilization per Condition #16 of the Special Permit issued to Cameron General Contractors for 96 Crowley Drive (Order No. 19-1007703D), 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 $1,000,000.00 (One million dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to the West Side Fire Station Stabilization per Condition #16 of the Special Permit issued to Cameron General Contractors for 96 Crowley Drive (Order No. 19-1007703D), APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee & Advertise: Capital Bond Requests totaling $10,270,000.00, which includes funding for facility, utility, and...
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 funding for facility, utility, and street projects 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 funding for facility, utility, and street projects throughout the city, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from the Planning Board, re: Unfavorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Unfavorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to updating provisions regarding Medical and Adult Use Marijuana, 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 the Planning Board, re: Unfavorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to updating provisions regarding Medical and Adult Use Marijuana, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Under authority of MGL Chapter 101, §12A, the City Council hereby GRANTS FEMARA, Inc., for a three-day period, from August 22 through 25...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 101, §12A, the City Council hereby GRANTS FEMARA, Inc., for a three-day period, from August 22 through 25, 2024, inclusive, and consistent with the charitable purpose of FEMARA, Inc., a license to conduct under their control a temporary or transient business at their convention being held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center in which transient vendors participating in such sale shall not be subject to the provisions of §§3 to 12 inclusive; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 101, §12A, the City Council hereby GRANTS FEMARA, Inc., for a three-day period, from August 22 through 25, 2024, inclusive, and consistent with the charitable purpose of FEMARA, Inc., a license to conduct under their control a temporary or transient business at their convention being held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center in which transient vendors participating in such sale shall not be subject to the provisions of §§3 to 12 inclusive; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Approve: Request of Colbea Enterprises, LLC to continue the exemption to the hours of operation under City Code Chapter 342, Article 1, Section...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the request of Colbea Enterprises, LLC to continue the exemption to the hours of operation under City Code Chapter 342, Article 1, Section 342-2 granted by City Council Order No. 23-1008870C, allowing the Shell Gas Station at 342 Boston Post Road East to be open for business from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM with all existing conditions for one additional year, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the request of Colbea Enterprises, LLC to continue the exemption to the hours of operation under City Code Chapter 342, Article 1, Section 342-2 granted by City Council Order No. 23-1008870C, allowing the Shell Gas Station at 342 Boston Post Road East to be open for business from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM with all existing conditions for one additional year, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from the Selective Service System, re: Information on registration requirements for 18-year-old men who are...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Selective Service System, re: Information on registration requirements for 18-year-old men who are required to register for Selective Service, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Selective Service System, re: Information on registration requirements for 18-year-old men who are required to register for Selective Service, 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 Brown, 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 Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
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 Put in Proper Legal Form for the July 22, 2024, City...: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to updating provisions regarding Medical and Adult Use Marijuana, referred to CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PUT IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JULY 22, 2024, CITY 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 Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to updating provisions regarding Medical and Adult Use Marijuana, referred to CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PUT IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JULY 22, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
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 Public Services Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY JULY 22, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Wireless...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JULY 22, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Wireless Special Permit from Robin Latour on behalf of Dish Wireless to install three (3) Wireless Antennas and related equipment on the rooftop at 450 Boston Post Road East, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES 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 Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JULY 22, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Wireless Special Permit from Robin Latour on behalf of Dish Wireless to install three (3) Wireless Antennas and related equipment on the rooftop at 450 Boston Post Road East, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
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 8:21 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 8:21 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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