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October 12, 2021
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Present: John G. Gannon, Lisa J. Feltner, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris, Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, Angeline B. Kounelis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2021
Accept the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2021 Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept 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: Feltner)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Policy Guidance on Possible Regulations and Zoning...
Move up Item 11A in the discussion: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Policy Guidance on Possible Regulations and Zoning Rules for Firearms Businesses, July 13, 2021...
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Policy Guidance on Possible Regulations and Zoning Rules for Firearms Businesses, July 13, 2021 and August 9, 2021 – Lisa J. Feltner, Vice-Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Move Forward with Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance as Presented to the Committee in the Attachment to the Minutes of August 9, 2021 and Further to Ask the Town Attorney to Clarify State and Federal Law as Its Application to the Proposed Zoning Amendment as well as the Selling of Antique Guns Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to move up Item 11A in the discussion;
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: Feltner)
Accept the report of the Committee: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Policy Guidance on Possible Regulations and Zoning Rules for Firearms Businesses, July 13, 2021...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report of the Committee;
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)
Move forward with the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance as presented to the Committee in the attachment to the minutes of August 9, 2021, and further to ask the Town Attorney to clarify state and...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council move forward with the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance as presented to the Committee in the attachment to the minutes of August 9, 2021, and further to ask the Town Attorney to clarify state and federal law as to its application to the proposed Zoning Amendment as well as the selling of antique guns;
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)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS First Reading and Referral to the Planning Board for Public Hearing an...
Refer to the Planning Board for Public Hearing an Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to create a definition of firearm business, and amend the table of permissible uses to include firearms...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Planning Board for Public Hearing an Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to create a definition of firearm business, and amend the table of permissible uses to include firearms business, and create regulations specific to this use;
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: Feltner)
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the Approval...
Approve the loan order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $1,250,000 under M.G.L
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the loan order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $1,250,000 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: Feltner)
Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding a Communication Plan As It Relates to the Proposed Charter...
Accept the report: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding a Communication Plan As It Relates to the Proposed Charter Recommendations – 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: Gannon)
That the Town Council request the Town Manager to Direct the Personnel Department to Use the MAPC List in Filling...
Change the reference from Human Services to Human Resources and to attach to the report the data compiled by the Personnel Department and the MACP list
Councilor Piccirilli moved to change the reference from Human Services to Human Resources and to attach to the report the data compiled by the Personnel Department and the MACP list;
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)
Make a friendly amendment to the motion to read “to request the Administration to go forward with hiring a Management Consultant to review the structural operations of the Personnel Department and...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to make a friendly amendment to the motion to read “to request the Administration to go forward with hiring a Management Consultant to review the structural operations of the Personnel Department and to make recommendations for improvements”;
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: Feltner)
Request for Confirmation of Appointments to the Public Arts & Culture Committee.
Refer this request to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer this request to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning;
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: Feltner)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli 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: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
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