June 13, 2023

1 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

Present: Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Maria E. Giesta, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira

Absent: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes

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Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances meet to discuss drafting an Ordinance which would hinder the availability of gasoline for illegal purposes and to address the ongoing public safety issues surrounding the operation…

Minutes, page 1

Table (set aside)Passed · 6–1

To table both matters at this time.

The minutes record 6–1 but do not say how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To table both matters at this time..” (Motion: Oliver, second: Giesta)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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