MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 9, 2018
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, John Matheson, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, David Camell, Neal Anderson, Jadeane Sica, Deborah DeMaria, Craig Spadafora, Stephen Winslow
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Guests, Citizen Achievement And Announcements
The IT Department review security of City Council e-mails
A motion was made by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the IT Department review security of City Council e-mails.
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Camell
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the IT Department review security of City Council e-mails. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria Nay: 1 - Camell.” (Motion: Matheson, second: Murphy)
Allow the City Solicitor to respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint on behalf of the City Council
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Sica, to allow the City Solicitor to respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint on behalf of the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Sica, to allow the City Solicitor to respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint on behalf of the City Council. The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Sica)
The City Council accept the remedial measures recommended by the City Solicitor
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the City Council accept the remedial measures recommended by the City Solicitor.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the City Council accept the remedial measures recommended by the City Solicitor. The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Camell, second: Condon)
Paper 411-18
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of September 25, 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 412-18
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of October 2, 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 420-18
Amend the order by making the paper a Resolve, striking "Ordered:" and inserting "Resolved:": Resolved: That the Mayor establish a five member, Long-Term Transportation Advisory Committee.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be amended by making the paper a Resolve, striking "Ordered:" and inserting "Resolved:".
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be amended by making the paper a Resolve, striking "Ordered:" and inserting "Resolved:". The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: O'Malley)
Pass as amended the resolution: Resolved: That the Mayor establish a five member, Long-Term Transportation Advisory Committee.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Resolution be passed as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Resolution be passed as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow)
Paper 421-18
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the City Clerk notify and warn the inhabitants of the City of Malden who are qualified to vote in the State Election to vote at their respective wards and precincts...
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 422-18
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the City Council designate the following locations as polling places for the State Election to be held on TUESDAY, THE SIXTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2018 from 7:00 A.M to...
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 424-18
Adopt the order: Ordered: That, in accordance with M.G.L Ch. 44 Sec. 53A, the City of Malden accept a gift of funds from Dosi Dough Realty Trust, pursuant to the Planning Board Decision dated...
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: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 425-18
Pass the resolution: Resolved: That the City urge the Legislature to approve and fully fund a new foundation budget for Public Schools.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica)
Paper 426-18
Pass the resolution: Resolved: That the City urge the Legislature to approve and fund a foundation budget for Public Higher Education.
A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Camell)
Communications
That the a Personnel/Appointments Committee meeting be scheduled to review the capacity of the City Clerk's Office to run the election
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Matheson, that a Personnel/Appointments Committee meeting be scheduled to review the capacity of the City Clerk's Office to run the election.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Matheson, that a Personnel/Appointments Committee meeting be scheduled to review the capacity of the City Clerk's Office to run the election. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Matheson)
Amend the previous motion by adding "and to understand what went wrong with the Sept. Primary election
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Matheson, that the previous motion be amended by adding "and to understand what went wrong with the Sept. Primary election.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Matheson, that the previous motion be amended by adding "and to understand what went wrong with the Sept. Primary election. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Matheson)
The City Clerk provide an action plan for the next election
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Matheson, that the City Clerk provide an action plan for the next election.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Matheson, that the City Clerk provide an action plan for the next election. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Condon, second: Matheson)
Paper 204-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Allyson Pardek, 15 Winn Ter., Malden, as an associate member of the Commission of Energy Efficiency, term to expire April 11, 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 262-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Re-appointment: Andrew Zeiberg, 86 Lawrence St., Malden, as a member of the License Board, term to expire June 1, 2024. (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 356-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Re-Appointment: Barbara L. Tolstrup, 44 Noble St., Malden, as a member of the Historical Commission, term to expire September 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 377-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Mark Linehan, 83 Blomerth St., Malden, as a member of the Cultural Council, term to expire September 10, 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 434-18
Confirm the appointment: Committee Report: Personnel/Appointments (Paper #354-18 Council confirmation Mayoral reappointment of George Laskey, 52 Blue Hill Ave, Malden, MA as a member of 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)
Paper 355-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Re-Appointment Roberto DiMarco, 17 Division St., Malden, as a member of the Conservation Commission, term to expire September 15, 2020. (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)
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)
From the Malden City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (two 2025 minutes that are missing there come from the city’s Agenda Center). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councillor photos: City of Malden (cityofmalden.org), from the official City Council directory. Former councillors show initials.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →