MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
April 3, 2018
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, John Matheson, Ryan O'Malley, David Camell, Neal Anderson, Jadeane Sica, Deborah DeMaria, Craig Spadafora, Stephen Winslow
Absent: Barbara Murphy
During the meeting:
- Peg Crowe recused from the vote on "Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for...".
Every vote, in order
Paper 161-18
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of March 6, 2018.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica)
Paper 177-18
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of March 27, 2018.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica)
Paper 188-18
Grant the petition: Petition: Comcast to construct a line for telecommunications services under the public way of 76 Exchange St. (HEARING REQUIRED)
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Petition be granted with the following conditions: (1) That the Engineer by called when Dig Safe is notified; and (2) That the streets and sidewalks be restored to to the satisfaction of the Director of the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Petition be granted with the following conditions: (1) That the Engineer by called when Dig Safe is notified; and (2) That the streets and sidewalks be restored to to the satisfaction of the Director of the Department of Public Works. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 189-18
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for grants under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the Cranston-Gonzalez...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, DeMaria, Matheson, O'Malley, Sica, WinslowNo: SpadaforaLeft out of this vote: Peg Crowe (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Matheson, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria Nay: 1- Spadafora Recused: 1- Crowe.” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 190-18
Table the resolution: Order: That in the interest of public safety, the City Council adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, Section 17C, to establish a speed limit of 25 miles per hour on...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Resolution be tabled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Resolution be tabled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 388-17
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Sections 8.11, 8.14, 8.15, and 8.19 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991be amended relative to sick, personal, bereavement, and parental leave.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Spadafora)
Paper 148-18
Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of $2,500 be and the same is hereby transferred from Revenue Reserve (0010-997-5725) to Engineering Operating Costs (0010-411-5725).
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 149-18
Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of $80,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Workers Compensation Wages (0010-912-5140) to Workers Compensation Medical (0010-912-5315).
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 165-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Anthony Britt, 51 Main St. #2, Malden, as a member of the Cultural Council, said term to expire March 9, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 140-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Tewedaj Gebreselassie, 525 Highland Ave. #30, Malden, MA 02148, as a full member of the Planning Board, said term to expire March 1, 2023.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 164-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Dan Ko, 40 Dodge St., Malden, as a member of the Cultural Council, said term to expire March 9, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 163-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Martha Bezzat, 178 Harvard St., Malden, as a member of the Cultural Council, said term to expire March 9, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 162-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Laura Odoguardi, 106 Dexter St., Malden, as a member of the Cultural Council, said term to expire March 9, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 30-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Kathryn Hriczo, 13 Garden St., Malden, as a member of the Malden Local Historic District Study Committee, said term to expire upon presentation to the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Jadeane Sica that this meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Jadeane Sica that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Sica)
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