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City Council · May 14, 2024

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 · Regular session · 8 of 9 present

Official minutes
Decisions42
Passed29
Referred7
Split votes3

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Where the council split

3 of 42 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 3
Budget

Bristol County ARPA funding application in the amount of $700,000 for Lafayette Skatepark Rehabilitation

The council voted to approve the application.

Passed
Tally not recorded
Named as voting noMichelle M. DionneShawn E. Cadime
Named as absentCliff A. Ponte
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted to approve the application, with Councilors Cadime and Dionne opposed and Councilor Ponte absent and not voting.”

Minutes p. 3The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

No tally

Approval of TIE Agreement for InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Madison FR Properties, Inc.

The council voted to approve the agreement.

Contract · Named no: Michelle M. Dionne · Named absent: Cliff A. Ponte · Minutes p. 3

Passed
No tally

Resolution to convene with Fire Chief to discuss updates to smoke and carbon monoxide alarm systems for residential properties

The council voted to grant leave to withdraw.

Resolution · Named no: Linda M. Pereira · Named absent: Cliff A. Ponte · Minutes p. 6

Withdrawn

All 42 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Appointments4
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of appointment of Nicholas Cecilio to the Board of Park Commissioners The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of reappointment of Natercia Pereira to the Council on Aging The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of reappointment of Victor Farias to the Board of Park Commissioners The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of reappointment of Bernard J. McDonald to the Board of Park Commissioners The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Budget & finance3 of 5
  • Passed Budget
    Request to rescind Bristol County ARPA proposal regarding 'Public Service and Safety Equipment' The council voted to rescind the approval of the Bristol County ARPA proposal.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Budget
    Bristol County ARPA funding application in the amount of $700,000 for Lafayette Skatepark Rehabilitation The council voted to approve the application.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Budget
    Transfer of $189,371.74 from FY23 Surplus Revenue to Capital Project Fund The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Ordinances2 of 7
  • Referred Ordinance
    Proposed ordinance re Engineering Department permit fees The council voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Referred Ordinance
    Proposed ordinance re Minimum Housing and the municipal organizational structure The council voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
Contracts1 of 2
  • Passed Contract
    Approval of TIE Agreement for InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Madison FR Properties, Inc. The council voted to approve the agreement.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 3
Other business2 of 6
  • Passed Other
    Citation recognizing Veterans Association of Bristol County The council voted to adopt the citation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Referred Other
    Request to transfer three parcels of vacant land held as Tax Possessions to the Watuppa Water Board The council voted to refer the item to the Committee on Real Estate.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3