City Council 10-3-23

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Participation 00:06:08


Proclamation 00:11:45

A joint proclamation honoring the 105th birthday of Purple Heart Veteran Charlie Audet.


Order 2023-008-080 00:15:32

Upon request of the Appointments Subcommittee, recommendation and vote regarding the reappointment and appointment of Constables; Paul Kelley, Elizabeth Fuller and Lorrayne Dos Santos, through June 2026.


Order 2023-008-081 00:17:00

Upon request of the Appointments Subcommittee recommendation and vote regarding the reappointment of Eng Cho- D6 to Registrar of Voters- Republican, through June 2026.


Order 2023-082 00:17:48

Upon request of the Appointments Subcommittee, recommendation and vote regarding the appointment and reappointment of members to various Committees, Boards and Commissions through June 2026: Linda D. Levitt D6- Council on Aging, appointment — Robert Anspach D7 - Human Relations Commission, reappointment — Rey LeMaine D2, Police Advisory Committee, appointment — Jeff Johnson D9, Planning Board, reappointment — Thomas Buie D4, Planning Board, reappointment


Order 2023-008-077 00:19:29

Upon request of the Appointments Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote upon the reappointment and appointment of members to the Council on Aging: Clyde Dottin- D1 and Luciana M. Castrillon-D3, through June 2026. (delayed from the 9/26/23 Council meeting)


Report of the Mayor 00:19:57


Order 2023-092 00:27:04

Upon Request of the Mayor, a recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee regarding the Rescindment of Borrowing Authorization totaling $232,396 - $100,000 authorized by City Council in June 2023, Order no.2023-042-002 for Literacy Unlimited Area at the Library and Rescindment of $132,396, the balance of the 2015 Annual Town Meeting voted borrowing authorization for Police Building Boilers (Article 12AM); Request for Borrowing Authorization up to $200,000 for the purchase of Police Body Cameras; Request for Authorization to Enter into 5-Year Contracts for the Purchase and Support of the Police Body Cameras. FIRST READING (postponed from 9/26/23; Council meeting ran past 10PM)


Order 2023-088-001 00:37:52

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, recommendation for approval of a 5- year contract for tasers for the Police Department. (Postponed from 9/26/23; Council meeting ran past 10PM)


Order 2023-085 00:38:29

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, recommendation to accept a FEMA grant for a mobile air compressor in the amount of $126,000 and request for an appropriation of $27,000 to supplement grant funding the purchase the air compressor. SECOND READING (postponed from 9/26/23; Council meeting ran past 10PM)


Order 2023-080-001 00:41:14

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, recommendation regarding the matter of transferring $100,000 from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund for Opioid Grant Funding. SECOND READING (Postponed from 9/26/23; Council meeting ran past 10PM)


Order 2023-087-001 00:46:01

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation for FY2024 Operating Budget Transfers for an audit of the Technology Services Department. (Postponed from 9/26/23; Council meeting ran past 10PM)


Order 2023-077-002 00:47:18

Upon request of the Planning and Zoning Subcommittee, recommendation and vote upon amendments to the zoning for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). SECOND READING


Order 2022-139-001 01:11:10

Upon request of the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding a Welcoming Ordinance. SECOND READING (postponed from 9/26/23; Council meeting ran past 10PM)


Order 2023-095 02:11:26

Upon Request of the Secretary of the Council, approval of the 2024 Council Meeting calendar


Order 2023-094 02:26:01

Upon request of the Mayor, consideration to support the placement of a plaque honoring Purple Heart Veteran John McQuinn and future recognition of Purple Heart Veterans. (Postponed from 9/26/23; Council meeting ran past 10PM)


Order 2023-008-083 02:31:20

Upon request of the Mayor, referral to the Appointments Subcommittee the appointment of Alycia DeAngelis-D4 to Board of Licensing Commissioners through June 2026.


Approval of Minutes 02:31:35

August 8, 2023; September 5, 2023


Reports of Councilors 02:32:24