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March 9, 2020
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ian Cain, Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang
Absent: Brian Palmucci
Every vote, in order
2020-058 - Gift - $2,300.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Pass 2020-058 - Gift - $2,300.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2020-058 - Gift - $2,300.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor McCarthy to waive the reading Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2020-059 - Resolve - Exploring purchase of 0 Harriet Avenue for the purposes of preserving it as open space and...
Approve and refer to Environmental & Finance Committees: 2020-059 - Resolve - Exploring purchase of 0 Harriet Avenue for the purposes of preserving it as open space and coastal protection
Motion to approve and refer to Environmental & Finance Committees by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-059 - Resolve - Exploring purchase of 0 Harriet Avenue for the purposes of preserving it as open space and coastal protection - Councillor Cain Motion by Councillor McCarthy to waive the reading Motion to approve and refer to Environmental & Finance Committees by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Harris)
2020-060 - Resolve - Access Road, Dog Park and Animal Shelter Update
Approve and refer to Oversight Committee: 2020-060 - Resolve - Access Road, Dog Park and Animal Shelter Update
Motion to approve and refer to Oversight Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Croall
From the minutes
“2020-060 - Resolve - Access Road, Dog Park and Animal Shelter Update - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Palmucci Motion by Councillor Mahoney to waive the reading Motion to approve and refer to Oversight Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Croall The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Croall)
Approval of the February 24, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of February 24, 2020
Motion for approval by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Approval of the February 24, 2020 Meeting Minutes Motion for approval by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Cain, second: Harris)
2020-011 - Land - Order of Taking - 24, 39-45 Broad Street & 40 Field Street
Approve 2020-011 - Land - Order of Taking - 24, 39-45 Broad Street & 40 Field Street
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-011 - Land - Order of Taking - 24, 39-45 Broad Street & 40 Field Street Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2020-041 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Waban Road
Approve 2020-041 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Waban Road
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2020-041 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Waban Road Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
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