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City Council · February 15, 2024

Thursday, February 15, 2024 · Regular session · 7 of 8 present

Decisions41
Passed35
Referred5
Split votes2

Where the council split

2 of 41 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 2
Ordinance

Proposed Ordinance - Establishing position of Finance Analysis and Compliance, as amended

The council voted to pass through second reading and enrollment, as amended.

Passed
Tally not recorded
Named as absentShawn E. Cadime
“On a further motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with President Camara and Councilor Raposo opposed and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.”

Minutes p. 5The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

All 41 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Appointments1
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of the appointment of Michelle Moniz to the Council on Aging The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Budget & finance6
  • Passed Budget
    Acceptance of M.G.L. Ch. 203C prudent investor rule for OPEB Liability Trust Fund The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Budget
    Transfer of $2,500,000 from FY23 Surplus Revenue to Stabilization Fund for fire retro pay The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Budget
    Transfer of $2,500,000 from FY23 Surplus Revenue to School Appropriation for FY23 net school spending The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Budget
    Acceptance and expenditure of $34,890 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant from Massachusetts EOPSS The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Budget
    Acceptance and expenditure of $30,000 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant from MOD for wheelchair-height service counters The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Budget
    Acceptance and expenditure of $76,000 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant from MOD for accessibility improvements to Veterans Center on Pine Street The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Ordinances4 of 16
  • Referred Ordinance
    Traffic Commission recommendations to amend traffic ordinances The council voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, miscellaneous The council voted to pass through second reading and enrollment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, miscellaneous The council voted to pass through ordination.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, All-night parking of commercial vehicles The council voted to pass through second reading and enrollment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Resolutions1 of 6
  • Withdrawn Resolution
    Committee reports on resolutions regarding tree stump removals, Wastewater Treatment Plant odors, storm water catch basin maintenance, and 222 Peckham Street public health concerns The council voted to grant leave to withdraw.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3