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City Council · November 5, 2024

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 · Regular session · 7 of 8 present

Decisions21
Passed17
Referred3
Split votes3

Where the council split

3 of 21 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 3
Ordinance

Proposed Ordinance - Amendment to Sec. 50-302, Salary schedules for contract personnel re Board of Elections Commissioners/Director - Office of Elections, Chairperson

The council voted to pass through second reading and enrollment.

Passed
6–2yeas–nays
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays, that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, with Councilors Dionne and Raposo voting in the negative and Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.”

Minutes p. 4The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

6–2

Proposed Ordinance - Amendment to Sec. 50-302, Salary schedules for contract personnel re Board of Elections Commissioners/Director - Office of Elections, Chairperson

The council voted to pass through ordination.

Ordinance · Named no: Andrew J. Raposo, Michelle M. Dionne · Minutes p. 4

Passed
No tally

Committee on Finance recommending action: Loan Order (increase) for renovations and repairs to Central Fire Station and construction of EMS Storage Facility (total amount of $3,200,000)

The council voted to adopt the order.

Budget · Named no: Shawn E. Cadime · Minutes p. 6

Passed

All 21 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Budget & finance1 of 2
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor and order appropriating $78,062 from Community Preservation Act funds for CPA Historic Resources Preservation Projects (for the removal of the façade of the Maritime Museum) The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Ordinances5
  • Referred Ordinance
    Traffic Commission recommendations for amendments to traffic ordinances The council voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (parking prohibitions, loading zones, and handicapped parking removals) The council voted to pass through second reading and enrollment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (parking prohibitions, loading zones, and handicapped parking removals) The council voted to pass through ordination.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance - Amendment to Sec. 50-302, Salary schedules for contract personnel re Board of Elections Commissioners/Director - Office of Elections, Chairperson The council voted to pass through second reading and enrollment.
    6–2 6 yeas, 2 nays Official minutes,p. 4
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance - Amendment to Sec. 50-302, Salary schedules for contract personnel re Board of Elections Commissioners/Director - Office of Elections, Chairperson The council voted to pass through ordination.
    6–2 6 yeas, 2 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Resolutions2
  • Passed Resolution
    Citation for B.M.C. Durfee High School Marching Band - Winners of the A-Group 1 U.S. Bands Massachusetts Championship, October 26, 2024 The council voted to adopt the citation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Resolution
    Citation for Maria Conceição Almas - Celebration of her 92nd Birthday The council voted to adopt the citation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Other business4 of 10
  • Passed Other
    Notice of approval of debt regarding the Massachusetts School Building Authority Project submitted by the Superintendent-Director of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School The council voted to accept the notice and place on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Withdrawn Other
    Mayor and submitted bid proposals for the former Frank M. Silvia Elementary School at 138 Hartwell Street The council voted to grant leave to withdraw.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Other
    Peter Brouns, 170 Last Street - Removal of 8 feet at 170 Last Street The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
  • Passed Other
    Bristol County Homes Inc., 800 Davol Street - Removal of 26 feet at 552 Bowen Street and Hicks Street The council voted to adopt the order.
    7–0 7 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4