City Council 3-19-24

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Participation 00:01:03


Citation: MetroWest Health Foundation 00:23:11

A Citation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Metrowest Health Foundation and its support of Framingham based organizations.


Citation: BRACE Center 00:24:05

A citation celebrating the 12th Anniversary of the BRACE Center in Framingham.


Discussion with State Delegates 00:25:16

A discussion with Senator Spilka and Representatives Donaghue, Gregoire, Lewis, and Sousa regarding various important topics as related to the community of Framingham and its residents.


Report of the Mayor 02:17:39


Order 2024-016 03:09:18

Upon Request of the Licensing Coordinator, an application to consider a Second-hand Articles, Junk, Old Metals License for National Rarities, LLC at 92 Worcester Road.


Order 2024-008-015 03:09:51

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation upon the reappointment of Dana Essigmann-D8 to the Framingham Human Relations Commission through June 30, 2026.


Order 2024-008-016 03:26:39

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding nominations to the Cushing Memorial Chapel Committee: Fred Wallace-D1, Framingham City Historian through June 30, 2025; Nicholas Paganella-D4, Veterans Council member and elected Cemetery Trustee through June 30, 2027; Debra Freed- D8, Veterans Council member through June 30, 2026; Mary O'Connor-Doucette-D6 through June 30, 2027; Geri Weinstein-D1, through June 30, 2025


Order 2024-008-014 03:30:39

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the reappointment of Howard Schwartz-D3 through June 30, 2026 and the nomination of Donna Silva-D3 through June 30, 2025 to the Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee.


Order 2024-012 03:31:55

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee a request to transfer funds from the General Fund Accounting Department Salary Budget to the Operating Budget.


Order 2024-013 03:32:07

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee an appropriation of Free Cash for the purchase of a permitting and licensing software system.


Order 2024-014 03:32:18

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee a transfer of funds from the General Fund Overlay Account to the Assessing Operating Budget.


Order 2024-011-001 03:32:27

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the consideration for purchase of 499 Central Street.


Order 2024-010-001 03:43:12

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the reclassification of the Secretary of the Council position from an M5 to an M7.


Approval of Minutes 03:43:53


Report of the Council Chair 03:48:57