MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
February 6, 2018
26 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, David Camell, Neal Anderson, Deborah DeMaria, Stephen Winslow
Absent: John Matheson, Jadeane Sica, Craig Spadafora
Every vote, in order
Paper 60-18
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of January 23, 2018.
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson, second: O'Malley)
Paper 61-18
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of January 30, 2018.
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson, second: O'Malley)
Paper 62-18
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: National Grid of North Andover, MA requesting permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted with conditions that (1) the streets and sidewalks be repaired to the satisfaction of the DPW director and; (2) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted with conditions that (1) the streets and sidewalks be repaired to the satisfaction of the DPW director and; (2) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)
Motions, Orders And Resolutions
That the docket rules be suspended for the purposes of taking an item out of order
A motion was made by Councillor that the docket rules be suspended for the purposes of taking an item out of order.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor that the docket rules be suspended for the purposes of taking an item out of order. The motion carried by unanimous vote..”
Paper 72-18
Amend the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 2.4 of Chapter 2 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Conservation Commission.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Winslow)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 2.4 of Chapter 2 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Conservation Commission.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Anderson)
That the docket rules be suspended for the purposes of ordaining: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 2.4 of Chapter 2 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Conservation Commission.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the docket rules be suspended for the purposes of ordaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the docket rules be suspended for the purposes of ordaining. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Anderson)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 2.4 of Chapter 2 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Conservation Commission.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Winslow)
Paper 536-16
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That the City Council support the Mayor’s Complete Streets Policy.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 38-18
Enroll the ordinance: Order: That Section 9.16(D) of Chapter 9 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to Dog Licenses.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
That the docket rules be suspended for the purposes of ordaining: Order: That Section 9.16(D) of Chapter 9 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to Dog Licenses.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the docket rules be suspended for the purposes of ordaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the docket rules be suspended for the purposes of ordaining. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley)
Ordain the ordinance: Order: That Section 9.16(D) of Chapter 9 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to Dog Licenses.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 8-18
Enroll the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 3.36 of Chapter 3 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to vacant and foreclosed properties in the City of Malden.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 27-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Kathleen Fitzgerald, 90 Cedar St., Malden, as a member of the Malden Local Historic District Study Committee, said term to expire upon presentation to...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
Paper 28-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: John King, 67 Upham St., Malden, as a member of the Malden Local Historic District Study Committee, said term to expire upon presentation to the City...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
Paper 29-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Jessica Slavin Connelly, 17 Corey Rd., Malden, as a member of the Malden Local Historic District Study Committee, said term to expire upon...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
Paper 31-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: David Hancock, 5 Ridgewood Rd., Malden, as a member of the Malden Local Historic District Study Committee, said term to expire upon presentation to...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
Paper 32-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Quality Auto Sales, 856 Eastern Ave. 0 Cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 33-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Top Cars Auto Mall, Inc., 259 Main St. 35 Cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 34-18
Grant the petition: Class II: C & P Imports, 595 Broadway, 0 Cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 35-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Smart Buy Auto Group Inc., 497 Broadway, 27 Cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 36-18
Grant the petition: Class II: L & L Sales + Service, 11 Bow St., 15 Cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 37-18
Grant the petition: Taxi Cab: Taxi Time, 67 Porter St. (1 cab)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 458-17
Take from the table the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Brian Creamer, 49 Newman Rd., Malden, MA, as a member of the Conservation Commission, said term to expire November 1, 2019.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be taken from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be taken from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Winslow)
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Brian Creamer, 49 Newman Rd., Malden, MA, as a member of the Conservation Commission, said term to expire November 1, 2019.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson)
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