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December 16, 2019
13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Ian Cain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2019-204 - Gift - $200.00 from J. Todd Kimmell for D.A.R.E
Approve 2019-204 - Gift - $200.00 from J. Todd Kimmell for D.A.R.E
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2019-204 - Gift - $200.00 from J. Todd Kimmell for D.A.R.E - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Councillor Cain requested a Thank you be sent Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
Approval of December 2, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of December 2, 2019
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted. The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Approval of December 2, 2019 Meeting Minutes Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.”
2019-176 - Appropriation - $32,000,000 for Public Safety Headquarters Phase Two - Design, Engineering and Property...
Approve 2019-176 - Appropriation - $32,000,000 for Public Safety Headquarters Phase Two - Design, Engineering and Property Acquisition
Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-176 - Appropriation - $32,000,000 for Public Safety Headquarters Phase Two - Design, Engineering and Property Acquisition Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 8-1 Roll Call.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2019-178 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Emerald Street
Approve 2019-178 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Emerald Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Motion
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Ian Cain). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-178 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Emerald Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Motion Passed by 8-0.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
2019-179 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Felton Road
Approve 2019-179 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Felton Road
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Motion
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Ian Cain). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-179 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Felton Road Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Motion Passed by 8-0.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
2019-196 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 178 Robertson St
Approve 2019-196 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 178 Robertson St
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Councillor Palmucci will not support more poles until double poles in the City are gone Motion
The minutes give only the count (7-2), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-196 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 178 Robertson St Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Councillor Palmucci will not support more poles until double poles in the City are gone Motion Passed by 7-2 Roll Call.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
2019-197 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the East Side of Edison Park, From Washington St to 60' North of Washington
Approve 2019-197 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the East Side of Edison Park, From Washington St to 60' North of Washington
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2019-197 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the East Side of Edison Park, From Washington St to 60' North of Washington - Councillor McCarthy Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2019-198 - Traffic -Add Loading Zone on South Side of Washington Street, 30' East of Temple St to 100'
Approve 2019-198 - Traffic -Add Loading Zone on South Side of Washington Street, 30' East of Temple St to 100'
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2019-198 - Traffic -Add Loading Zone on South Side of Washington Street, 30' East of Temple St to 100' East of Temple Street, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Excluding Sundays and Holidays - Councillor McCarthy Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2019-199 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at Intersection of Belmont St & Holbrook Rd
Approve 2019-199 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at Intersection of Belmont St & Holbrook Rd
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-199 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at Intersection of Belmont St & Holbrook Rd - Councillor Cain Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-200 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at Intersection of Belmont St & Hamilton Ave
Approve 2019-200 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at Intersection of Belmont St & Hamilton Ave
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-200 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at Intersection of Belmont St & Hamilton Ave - Councillor Cain Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-201 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 57 Hilda St
Approve 2019-201 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 57 Hilda St
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-201 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 57 Hilda St - Councillor Cain Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-202 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 100 Faxon Rd
Approve 2019-202 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 100 Faxon Rd
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-202 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 100 Faxon Rd - Councillor Harris Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-203 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at Intersection of E. Squantum St and Sonoma Rd
Approve 2019-203 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at Intersection of E. Squantum St and Sonoma Rd
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-203 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at Intersection of E. Squantum St and Sonoma Rd - Councillor Harris Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
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