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August 20, 2018
8 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Monica C. Medeiros and Francis X. Wright absent.
Present: Manisha Bewtra, Robert A. Boisselle, Scott M. Forbes, Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Shawn M. MacMaster, Peter D. Mortimer, John N. Tramontozzi, Michael P. Zwirko
Absent: Monica C. Medeiros, Francis X. Wright
Every vote, in order
Public Comment
Open Public Comment
Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Close Public Comment
Motion: Close Public Comment By: Alderman Boisselle, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Close Public Comment By: Alderman Boisselle, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: Boisselle, second: Mortimer)
New Business
Immediate Consideration — Calling State Primary, Tuesday, the Fourth Day of September, 2018
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Forbes - No Objection
The minutes say “No Objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Forbes - No Objection.” (Motion: Forbes)
Calling State Primary, Tuesday, the Fourth Day of September, 2018
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko ABSENT: Monica C. Medeiros, Francis X. Wright Jr.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko ABSENT: Monica C. Medeiros, Francis X. Wright Jr..” (Motion: Forbes, second: Mortimer)
Immediate Consideration — A Resolution in Support of United Steel workers District 4, Local #12012, Boston Gas Workers Union
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Forbes - No Objection
The minutes say “No Objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Forbes - No Objection.” (Motion: Forbes)
Amend by Substition to replace the Local Union number with 12012 — A Resolution in Support of United Steel workers District 4, Local #12012, Boston Gas Workers Union
Motion: Amend by Substition to replace the Local Union number with 12012 By: Alderman Forbes, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Amend by Substition to replace the Local Union number with 12012 By: Alderman Forbes, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: Forbes, second: Mortimer)
Amend by Substition -- Remove "strike" and replace with "lockout" — A Resolution in Support of United Steel workers District 4, Local #12012, Boston Gas Workers Union
Motion: Amend by Substition -- Remove "strike" and replace with "lockout" By: Alderman Forbes, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko ABSENT: Monica C. Medeiros, Francis X. Wright Jr..” (Motion: Forbes, second: Mortimer)
Orders from Committee
Take Order from Committee — Application of Rosineide Canestraro for a Common Victualler License: d/b/a Gabriella's Italian Pizzeria 517 Main Street Melrose, MA 02176
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Tramontozzi, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko ABSENT: Monica C. Medeiros, Francis X. Wright Jr..” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Mortimer)
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