Public Participation

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▶ 0:44 Peter D. Mortimer: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

▶ 0:55 Peter D. Mortimer: Motion to open the floor for public participation, Mr. President.

▶ 0:59 Speaker 3: Second. Alderman Mortimer moves to open the floor for public participation.

▶ 1:01 Speaker 1: The motion is seconded by Alderman Boisselle. Before we commence public participation, I would like to point out that this meeting will be recorded and broadcast on Melrose cable television in accordance with the laws of the commonwealth. All those in favor of commencing public participation indicate by saying aye.

▶ 1:22 Speaker 9: Aye.

▶ 1:23 Speaker 1: Anyone opposed? Motion passes. This is the portion of our meeting where any individual who is in the audience and who wishes to come forward and address us on any issue on our agenda may come to the table in the center of the room, identify themselves, and speak to the board. Is there anybody who wishes to speak?

▶ 1:41 Peter D. Mortimer: Motion to close public participation, Mr. President.

▶ 1:44 Speaker 7: Would you like to speak, ma'am?

▶ 1:47 Speaker 1: Alderman Mortimer moves to close public participation. Second. Seconded by Alderman Byrd. On the motion, all those in favor?

▶ 1:54 Speaker 9: Aye.

▶ 1:55 Speaker 1: opposed motion passes public participation is hereby concluded for