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September 25, 2018
40 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, John Matheson, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, David Camell, Neal Anderson, Jadeane Sica, Deborah DeMaria, Stephen Winslow
Absent: Craig Spadafora
During the meeting:
- Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s Inc., 1081 Fellsway, Malden, 20 spaces (Renewal)".
- Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s Inc., 1152 Eastern Ave., Malden, 10 spaces (New)".
Every vote, in order
Paper 379-18
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of September 11, 2018.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 380-18
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of September 18, 2018.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 362-18
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the Mayor and the City Council approve the following consolidation of the City Charter for publication to residents and for use as the basis of prospective charter...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 384-18
Adopt the order: Order: That, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 44 Sec. 53A, the City of Malden accept a gift of funds from Roseland Property Company for Overlook Ridge LLC/Roseland, A Mack-Cali...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica)
Paper 385-18
Table the order: Order: That the City Council create a five member ad hoc committee to investigate the Condition and Safety of the Natural Gas Infrastructure in Malden. The committee shall be...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Order be tabled for two weeks so that the full Council can hear from our DPW Director, Engineering Department, Board of Health, and a representative from National Grid.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Order be tabled for two weeks so that the full Council can hear from our DPW Director, Engineering Department, Board of Health, and a representative from National Grid. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 386-18
Amend the order by adding the following "Related to approved activites under this section": Be it hereby Ordained that Section 4.41 of Chapter 4 of the R.O. of 1991 as amended, be further amended...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be amended by adding the following "Related to approved activites under this section".
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Matheson, Murphy, WinslowNo: Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, O'Malley, Sica
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be amended by adding the following "Related to approved activites under this section". The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 5- Anderson, Camell, Matheson, Murphy and Winslow Nay: 5- Condon, Crowe, O'Malley, Sica and DeMaria.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Winslow)
Amend the order by striking "Residential Communications": Be it hereby Ordained that Section 4.41 of Chapter 4 of the R.O. of 1991 as amended, be further amended relative to the allowable uses of...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be amended by striking "Residential Communications".
Yes: Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, WinslowNo: Anderson, Matheson
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be amended by striking "Residential Communications". The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria Nay: 2- Anderson and Matheson.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Condon)
Enroll the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 4.41 of Chapter 4 of the R.O. of 1991 as amended, be further amended relative to the allowable uses of the expendable trust fund.
A motion was made by Councillor Matheson that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Matheson that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Matheson)
Paper 324-18
Confirm the appointment: Council Appointment: Anthony G. Palmieri, 5 Murray Hill Pk., Malden, MA, as a member of the Advisory Committee on Forestry.
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 325-18
Confirm the appointment: Council Appointment: Alexander R. Stein, 453 Medford St., Malden, MA as a member of the Advisory Committee on Forestry.
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 294-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Re-appointment: Joseph Cesario, Jr., 296 Charles St., Malden, as a member of the Historical Commission, term to expire July 16, 2021. (Confirmation Required)
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 292-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Re-appointment: Peter Jani, 122 Franklin St, Malden, as a member of the Council on Aging, term to expire June 1, 2021. (Confirmation Required)
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 287-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Virginia Doherty, 144 Malden St., Malden, as a member of the Council on Aging, term to expire June 1, 2021. (Confirmation Required)
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 288-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Shu Lain Cho, 47 Madison St., Malden, as a member of the Council on Aging, term to expire June 1, 2021. (Confirmation Required)
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 236-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Re-appointment: Kevin Alkins, 10 Hillside Rd., Tewksbury, MA 01876, as the Inspector of Animals, term to expire April 30, 2019.
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 293-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Re-appointment: Robert P. Knox Jr., 54 Davis St., Malden, as Director of Public Works, term to expire July 1, 2021. (Confirmation Required)
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 144-18
Confirm the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: James O’Brien, 6 Lockwood Rd., Lynnfield, MA 01940, as Assessor, said term to expire March 1, 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 145-18
Confirm the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: Charles Ranaghan, 140 Oakland St., Malden, as Controller, said term to expire December 31, 2020.
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 365-18
Enroll the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended to add a new Section 8.42.9 relative to DPW Supervisors Salary Schedule.
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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 366-18
Enroll the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.35 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Officers Salary Schedule.
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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 367-18
Enroll the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.36 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Specialists Salary Schedule.
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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 368-18
Enroll the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.37 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Clerks Salary Schedule.
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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 369-18
Enroll the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.38 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Unclassified Salary Schedule.
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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 365-18
Suspend the rules: Be it hereby Ordained that Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended to add a new Section 8.42.9 relative to DPW Supervisors Salary Schedule.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Ordinance be rules suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Ordinance be rules suspended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Anderson)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended to add a new Section 8.42.9 relative to DPW Supervisors Salary Schedule.
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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 366-18
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.35 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Officers Salary Schedule.
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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 367-18
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.36 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Specialists Salary Schedule.
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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 368-18
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.37 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Clerks Salary Schedule.
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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 369-18
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.38 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Unclassified Salary Schedule.
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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 366-18
Suspend the rules: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.35 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Officers Salary Schedule.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be rules suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be rules suspended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 367-18
Suspend the rules: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.36 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Specialists Salary Schedule.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be rules suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be rules suspended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 368-18
Suspend the rules: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.37 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Clerks Salary Schedule.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be rules suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be rules suspended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 369-18
Suspend the rules: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.38 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to the Unclassified Salary Schedule.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be rules suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be rules suspended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 244-18
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s Inc., 1081 Fellsway, Malden, 20 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 245-18
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s Inc., 1152 Eastern Ave., Malden, 10 spaces (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 326-18
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 20 Madison Street, Malden, MA 02148, 27 spaces (New).
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 358-18
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: 11 Charles Street Realty LLC, 25 cars (New)
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 327-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Gary Gottschalk DBA Gary’s Auto Sales, 160 Eastern Ave., 18 cars (New)
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 367-17
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the Mayor be authorized to sign the attached temporary easement in favor of Samuel Ruth and Sage Ruth for use of a portion of city land abutting the property known...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Camell)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Jadeane Sica that this meeting was adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Jadeane Sica that this meeting was adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Sica)
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