9 of 50 decisions were not unanimousSplit vote · 1 of 9
Resolution
Resolution – City Council pursues legal action to get a legal determination from a judge on the City Council's authority to confirm reappointments, the City Council's jurisdiction to investigate City departments and the City Council's authority to hire outside agencies to assist with investigations
“A motion was made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham to adopt the resolution. Councilors Cadime, Canuel, Dionne and Peckham voted in the affirmative and Councilors Camara and Hart voted in the negative. Councilor Pereira objected and the matter was laid on the table in accordance with the Charter.”
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Proposed Ordinance – Authorize City Council to hire outside legal counsel
The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.
CPA FY 2027 allocation of $28,750 from CPA Unreserved/Undesignated Fund Balance to the Waterfront Cultural District Historic Preservation Study project
The council voted to reject the allocation of $28,750 from CPA Unreserved/Undesignated Fund Balance to the Waterfront Cultural District Historic Preservation Study project.
Order – Authorizing the award of a two (2) year contract, with a one (1) year option, for Municipal Solid Waste and Single Stream Recyclable Curbside Collection and Disposal Services to Capitol Waste Services, Inc.
Proposed ordinance re Reorganization of the City Operations Department into the Department of Community Maintenance and the Department of Facilities MaintenanceThe council voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinancesThe council voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Handicapped Parking (Fifth St, Barnes St, Dwelly St, French St, Griffin St, Middle St, Palmer St, Union St)The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first and second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.
Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous (Pleasant St one-hour parking; handicapped removals on Chavenson St, Forest St, Plymouth Ave, Walnut St)The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.
Proposed Ordinance – Requiring City Council approval of certain employment contract obligationsThe council voted that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw.