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July 9, 2019
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Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, Susan G. Falkoff, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the June 25, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the June 25, 2019 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes as written;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
PRESIDENT’S REPORT A Proposed Resolution Regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Process
Adopt the resolution on the budget
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the resolution on the budget;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Acceptance of Proclamation Honoring Brian...
Adopt the proclamation
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the proclamation;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $25,000 From the Fiscal Year 2019 Debt Retirement Short...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $25,000 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Debt Retirement Short Term Interest Account to the Fiscal Year 2019 Transfer to Capital Projects Skating Rink...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $25,000 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Debt Retirement Short Term Interest Account to the Fiscal Year 2019 Transfer to Capital Projects Skating Rink Account in order to fund the replacement of the public address system;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $42,048 From the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $42,048 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2019 Election Equipment Account in order to fund the replacement of the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $42,048 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2019 Election Equipment Account in order to fund the replacement of the election voting booths;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Councilor Woodland seconded the motion. adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $250,000 From the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $250,000 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2019 Transfer to Capital Projects Arsenal Park Account in order to proceed...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $250,000 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2019 Transfer to Capital Projects Arsenal Park Account in order to proceed with the design of renovations and improvements at Arsenal Park;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“After a discussion, the Council adopted the motion unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Zoning Ordinance Excavation Work Requirements...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Zoning Ordinance Excavation Work Requirements – Kenneth Woodland
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Move forward with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for changes in Section 8.00 as presented in the attachment (of the report), by removing the phrase “other construction as described above”...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council move forward with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for changes in Section 8.00 as presented in the attachment (of the report), by removing the phrase “other construction as described above” and replacing it with “a by-right construction project using a vehicle-mounted hydraulic jackhammer or rockbreaker”;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisNo: Woodland
From the minutes
“The action item was adopted on a vote 8-1 on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Transportation Management Association (TMA)...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Transportation Management Association (TMA) Progress and the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Annual...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Kitchen Table Conversations – Anthony Palomba, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Kitchen Table Conversations – Anthony Palomba, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Committee on Rules and Ordinances Committee Report Regarding the Approval, Issuance, and Enforcement of Building...
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Committee Report Regarding the Approval, Issuance, and Enforcement of Building Permits Issued by the Department of Public Works and the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Recommend to the Town Manager that the Department of Community Development and Planning with the Department of Public Works develop a Building Department brochure
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council recommend to the Town Manager that the Department of Community Development and Planning with the Department of Public Works develop a Building Department brochure;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding the Enforcement of
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding the Enforcement of
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Refer to the Committee on Public Works and the Committee on Economic Planning and Development a review of the fee structure/schedules for both the Department of Public Works and the Department of...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council refer to the Committee on Public Works and the Committee on Economic Planning and Development a review of the fee structure/schedules for both the Department of Public Works and the Department of Community Development and Planning;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Rules and Ordinances Committee Report Regarding the Review of Fees for Liquor Licenses Granted Pursuant...
Accept the report subject to the addition of the attachments to the report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report subject to the addition of the attachments to the report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Table the Action Item as the attachments were not available
Councilor Falkoff moved to table the Action Item as the attachments were not available;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisNo: Woodland
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on an 8-1 voice vote..” (Motion: Falkoff, second: Woodland)
Committees on Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Noise Regulations – Anthony Palomba, Chair...
Accept the report subject to the following changes: the addition of four missing attachments, correction of Councilor Piccirilli’s district from B to C; the hours 7a.m to 7 a.m. to 7a.m to 7 p.m....
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report subject to the following changes: the addition of four missing attachments, correction of Councilor Piccirilli’s district from B to C; the hours 7a.m to 7 a.m. to 7a.m to 7 p.m. in two places; the hours 7a.m to 8 a.m. to 7a.m to 8 p.m; and the correction of the spelling of Captain Dupuis’ name;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Referral to the the Following Matters: 1) What is the Intent of the Requests for Information Section of the Council...
Refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances the questions regarding what is the intent of the requests for information section of the Council Agenda?
2) Review of the Language in the Request for Information Section of the Council Rules that Refer to What to Do If the Questioner Is Not Satisfied With the Answer, or If the Answer Is Not Provided in a Timely Way Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances the questions regarding what is the intent of the requests for information section of the Council Agenda?
Yes: FalkoffNo: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, Woodland
From the minutes
“The matter had been previously reviewed and defeated * The matter could be reviewed in January when the Council Rules were taken up again The motion was defeated on a vote of 1-8 on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Falkoff)
Referral to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances Consideration of Recreational Marijuana Local Options
Refer Committee on Economic Development and Planning the consideration of recreational marijuana local options
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer Committee on Economic Development and Planning the consideration of recreational marijuana local options;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Palomba)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Palomba moved to adjourn the meeting;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Palomba, second: Feltner)
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