Public Participation

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▶ 3:13 Peter D. Mortimer: Mr. President, I make a motion to open the floor for public participation, sir. Second.

▶ 3:17 Speaker 1: Second. Before I entertain the motion, I would like to ask the board to stand for one minute of silence to honor Fire Chief Frank Zaker, who recently passed away.

▶ 3:46 Speaker 1: Thank you, folks.

▶ 3:49 Peter D. Mortimer: I will renew that motion, Mr. President.

▶ 3:51 Speaker 1: Alderman Mortimer has made a motion to commence public participation. motion is seconded by Alderman Boisselle. All those in favor of the motion indicate by saying aye. Aye. Is there anyone opposed? The motion passes. This is the portion of our meeting where any member of the public can come forward and discuss any order that is on our agenda for tonight's business. We have only one order, authorization of bond in the amount of $5.3 million to pay for cost of constructing interior renovations of Melrose High School. Is there anybody who wishes to be heard?