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November 8, 2021
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2021-102 - Appropriation - $401,000 to Parks Department for Furnace Brook Golf Course Operational Expenses from FY22...
Pass 2021-102 - Appropriation - $401,000 to Parks Department for Furnace Brook Golf Course Operational Expenses from FY22 Revenue
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (7-2), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-2 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2021-103 - Gift - $1,750.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Pass 2021-103 - Gift - $1,750.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2021-103 - Gift - $1,750.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2021-104 - Gift - $25.00 from Joseph P. Boyd, Jr. to Veterans Services - In Memory of John "Butch" Mahoney
Pass 2021-104 - Gift - $25.00 from Joseph P. Boyd, Jr. to Veterans Services - In Memory of John "Butch" Mahoney
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2021-104 - Gift - $25.00 from Joseph P. Boyd, Jr. to Veterans Services - In Memory of John "Butch" Mahoney - Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2021-105 - Gift - $536.00 from QMC Reunion/Maureen Scigliano to Veterans Services
Pass 2021-105 - Gift - $536.00 from QMC Reunion/Maureen Scigliano to Veterans Services
Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2021-105 - Gift - $536.00 from QMC Reunion/Maureen Scigliano to Veterans Services - Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: McCarthy)
2021-106 - Resolve - City Council Seeking a Staffing Plan for Highrise Fire Protection
Approve and refer to Ordinance & Public Safety Committee: 2021-106 - Resolve - City Council Seeking a Staffing Plan for Highrise Fire Protection
Motion by Councillor Palmucci to approve and refer to Ordinance & Public Safety Committee, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“Motion by Councillor Palmucci to approve and refer to Ordinance & Public Safety Committee, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it The motion was approved as amended by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Andronico)
2021-107 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning - Section 6 - Special Regulations - Adding Section 6.12...
Refer to Public Safety & Ordinance Committee: 2021-107 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning - Section 6 - Special Regulations - Adding Section 6.12 Building Safety
Motion by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Public Safety & Ordinance Committee, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
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
“Motion by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Public Safety & Ordinance Committee, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: DiBona)
2021-108 - Resolve - City Council Seeking Outside Legal Counsel Funding- Councillor Palmucci
Approve as amended 2021-108 - Resolve - City Council Seeking Outside Legal Counsel Funding- Councillor Palmucci
Motion to approve as amended by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amended by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci The motion was approved as amended by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Palmucci)
Approval of October 18, 2021 Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 18, 2021
Motion for passage by Councillor DiBona, 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
“Approval of October 18, 2021 Minutes Motion for passage by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Phelan)
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