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City Council · August 12, 2025

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 · Regular session · 0 of 1 present

Decisions26
Passed17
Referred8
Split votes1

Where the council split

1 of 26 decisions was not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 1
Budget

Order appropriating $243,000.00 from EMS, Revenues to EMS, Expenses

A motion to adopt the order failed.

Failed
4–4yeas–nays
Named as absentCliff A. Ponte
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays to adopt the order, with Vice President Pereira, Councilor Hart, Councilor Kilby, and Councilor Raposo voting in the affirmative, and with Councilor Ponte absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.”

Minutes p. 2The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

All 26 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Appointments2
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of the appointment of Catherine Gibney to the Board of Election Commissioners The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of the appointment of Inês da Silva Paulino Leite to the position of City Clerk The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 1
Budget & finance1 of 2
  • Failed Budget
    Order appropriating $243,000.00 from EMS, Revenues to EMS, Expenses A motion to adopt the order failed.
    4–4 4 yeas, 4 nays Official minutes,p. 2
Ordinances3 of 6
  • Referred Ordinance
    Proposed ordinance regarding establishment of a Library Programs Revolving Fund The council voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Referred Ordinance
    Proposed ordinance regarding creation of a new position of Supervisor of School Crossing Guards and salary adjustments for Crossing Guards The council voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • 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. 2
Resolutions2
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene with Corporation Counsel, Fire Chief, and Director of Inspectional Services to discuss creating an ordinance for stricter safety requirements and frequent inspections of assisted-living facilities The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution for Committee on Finance to convene with the Administrator of Community Utilities to discuss environmental, public safety, and financial benefits of providing community utility services to nearby municipalities The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Licenses1 of 6
  • Passed License
    Auto repair shop license renewals for Kenneth Rapoza d/b/a JR's Superlube Inc. at 155 Milliken Boulevard and 334 Rhode Island Avenue The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
Other business3 of 8
  • Passed Other
    Warrant for Preliminary City Election scheduled for September 16, 2025 The council voted to adopt the warrant.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Citations for Alison M. Bouchard (38 years of service) and Rick Sahady (We Love Children Organization) The council voted to adopt the citations.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Other
    Curb removal for Armindo and Casandra Lima at 363 Miller Street (removal of 9 feet for total opening of 27 feet, 6 inches) The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3