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October 13, 2020
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, John G. Gannon, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of the September 8, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes as written: Minutes of the September 8, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the September 8, 2020 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes as written;
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)
Minutes of the September 22, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes as written: Minutes of the September 22, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the September 22, 2020 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes as written;
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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the Approval...
Authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $188,000 under M.G.L
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $188,000 under M.G.L.
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 Economic Planning and Development Report Regarding the Application and Preview Process for Adult-Use...
Adopt the Report: Committee on Economic Planning and Development Report Regarding the Application and Preview Process for Adult-Use Marijuana Institutions – Sira Naturals Inc. at 48 North Beacon...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt 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: Gannon)
Have the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to execute the host community agreement, as presented, for the adult use marijuana application for Sira Naturals, Inc. at 48 North Beacon Street
Councilor Piccirilli moved to have the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to execute the host community agreement, as presented, for the adult use marijuana application for Sira Naturals, Inc. at 48 North Beacon Street;
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 Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Creating a Town Council Newsletter and Reviewing the...
Accept the Committee Report: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Creating a Town Council Newsletter and Reviewing the Recommendations of the Kitchen Table Conversations...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee 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)
NEW BUSINESS Referral to the Public Works Committee – Review the Proposal for the New EPA Regulations Regarding...
Refer to the Public Works Committee the review of the proposal for the new EPA regulations regarding stormwater management
NEW BUSINESS Referral to the Public Works Committee – Review the Proposal for the New EPA Regulations Regarding Stormwater Management Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Public Works Committee the review of the proposal for the new EPA regulations regarding stormwater management;
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)
Pleasant Street Shuttle Funding
Have the funding for the Pleasant Street Shuttle referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning for further review
Councilor Piccirilli moved to have the funding for the Pleasant Street Shuttle referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning for further review;
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)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Report
Refer the matter to the Committees on Economic Development and Public Works
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to the Committees on Economic Development and Public Works;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Gannon, Kounelis, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandNo: Palomba
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a roll call vote of 8-1..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Feltner moved to adjourn;
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: Feltner, second: Woodland)
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