Public Participation

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▶ 7:18 Peter D. Mortimer: Mr. President, I make a motion to open the floor for public participation. Second.

▶ 7:24 Speaker 3: Alderman Mortimer moves that we commence public participation. The motion is seconded by Alderman Inferna on the motion.

▶ 7:30 Speaker 5: All those in favor? Aye. Anyone opposed?

▶ 7:32 Speaker 3: The motion passes. This is the portion of our meeting where any member of the general public who is present and wishes to speak on any item that is on our agenda may come forward to the table in the center of the room, identify themselves, and they will be heard.

▶ 7:47 Gail Infurna: Seeing none, motion to close public participation.

▶ 7:49 Speaker 3: Second. Alderman Inferno moves to conclude public participation. The motion is seconded by Alderman Mortimer.

▶ 7:55 Speaker 5: On the motion, all those in favor? Aye. Anyone opposed?

▶ 8:01 Speaker 3: The motion passes. Public participation is hereby concluded for this evening. As with all of our meetings, this meeting will be recorded and will be available for viewing on television on Melrose TV in accordance with the open meeting law.