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September 27, 2021
4 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Anthony Andronico, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan
Absent: Ian Cain
Every vote, in order
325-44 - Bicycle Use on Public Ways
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 325-44 - Bicycle Use on Public Ways
Motion by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
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
“325-44 - Bicycle Use on Public Ways - Councillor Palmucci, Councillor Mahoney Councillor Palmucci discussed the calls he has received from residents regarding teenager riding bicycles in the middle of the street, ignoring traffic or disrupting the flow of traffic. He feels this adoption of state bicycle laws will give the police the tools they need to keep those riding bikes and driving safe. Motion by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Phelan)
2021-093 - Gift - $1,000.00 from City Councillor William P. Harris for Council on Aging - Elder Services
Pass 2021-093 - Gift - $1,000.00 from City Councillor William P. Harris for Council on Aging - Elder Services
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2021-093 - Gift - $1,000.00 from City Councillor William P. Harris for Council on Aging - Elder Services - Mayor Koch Councillor Harris addressed the body regarding his donation that he pledged during the spring 2022 budget hearings Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2021-094 - Resolve - Seeking Enforcement of Commercial Traffic Ban on Furnace Brook Parkway
Approve 2021-094 - Resolve - Seeking Enforcement of Commercial Traffic Ban on Furnace Brook Parkway
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2021-094 - Resolve - Seeking Enforcement of Commercial Traffic Ban on Furnace Brook Parkway - Councillor Phelan, Councillor DiBona, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Palmucci Councillor Phelan discussed the need to have State Police enforce the ban and requests that the resolve be send to the DCR and State Police. Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved as amended by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: DiBona)
Approval of September 20, 2021 Minutes
Approve the minutes of September 20, 2021
Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
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 September 20, 2021 Minutes Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Andronico)
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