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July 21, 2021
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Jason Bridges, Matt Fee, Kristie Ferrantella, Dawn E. Hill, Melissa Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Approve items 1. and 2
Approve items 1. and 2
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved approval of items 1. and 2.; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ferrantella)
Approval of Pending Contracts for July 21, 2021 - as Set Forth on the Spreadsheet Identified as Exhibit 1, Which Exhi…
Approve the remaining contracts
Approve the remaining contracts
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved approval of the remaining contracts; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. VIII. CONSENT ITEMS 1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
Resignation Acceptance: Cannabis Advisory Committee
Accept the resignation of David Martin from the Cannabis Advisory Committee with regret; and, thanks for his service
Accept the resignation of David Martin from the Cannabis Advisory Committee with regret; and, thanks for his service
From the minutes
“MS. Holdgate moved to accept the resignation of David Martin from the Cannabis Advisory Committee with regret; and, thanks for his service; Ms. Murphy seconded. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. IX. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS 1.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Housing Director: Request for Approval of Updated Housing Production Plan
Approve the updated HPP
Approve the updated HPP
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of the updated HPP; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 2.” (Motion: Fee, second: Ferrantella)
Approve – Housing Director: Request for Approval of Updated Housing Production Plan
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. X. PUBLIC HEARINGS I 1.” (Motion: Fee, second: Ferrantella)
Continue the hearing to August 18, 2021 as requested
Continue the hearing to August 18, 2021 as requested
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to continue the hearing to August 18, 2021 as requested; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 2.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
Approve the application
Approve the application
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the application; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Mr. Fee recused.” (Motion: Hill, second: Ferrantella)
Discussion Regarding the Continuation of Outdoor Dining
Amend her motion further so that if the closure involves removal of jersey barriers or other structural barriers, once they are removed, they are removed for good; if it is only tables and chairs, they can be returned
Amend her motion further so that if the closure involves removal of jersey barriers or other structural barriers, once they are removed, they are removed for good; if it is only tables and chairs, they can be returned
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to amend her motion further so that if the closure involves removal of jersey barriers or other structural barriers, once they are removed, they are removed for good; if it is only tables and chairs, they can be returned; seconded by Mr. Fee. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Ms. Baxter noted that the process to amend licenses to incorporate private spaces for outdoor dining into licensed premises, will begin immediately.” (Motion: Hill, second: Fee)
Deny the appeal and uphold the HDC decision
Deny the appeal and uphold the HDC decision
Yes: Bridges, Ferrantella, Hill, MurphyNo: Fee
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to deny the appeal and uphold the HDC decision; seconded by Ms. Murphy. Mr. Fee said he is torn because he wants to support the HDC but is somewhat uncomfortable that the applicant is not here. Some discussion followed. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes. Some discussion followed as to the difficulty of this situation.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Adjourn at 8:43 PM
Adjourn at 8:43 PM
From the minutes
“Ms. Ferrantella moved to adjourn at 8:43 PM; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes. Approved the 4th day of August 2021.” (Motion: Ferrantella, second: Murphy)
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