MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
December 11, 2018
47 recorded votes, 2 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, Craig Spadafora, Stephen Winslow
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Re-appointment: Albert Spadafora, 453R Highland Ave., Malden, as a member...".
Every vote, in order
Paper 530-18
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of November 27, 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 531-18
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of December 4, 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 572-18
Amend the order: Order: That the DPW finish the crosswalks in front of 557 Pleasant prior to the winter.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon)
Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the DPW finish the crosswalks in front of 557 Pleasant prior to the winter.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be adopted as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 439-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Re-Appointment: Debra Wallis, 15 Watts Street, Malden, MA as a member of the Cultural Council, said term to expire October 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 239-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Re-appointment: Albert Spadafora, 453R Highland Ave., Malden, as a member of the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board, term to expire May 1, 2023.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Craig Spadafora (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Winslow and DeMaria Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 507-18
Table the order for one week: Order: That the City of Malden accept the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 59 Section 5, clause 17, 17C, 17C ½, 17D, 17F, 22G, and 22H relative to increasing veterans tax...
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be tabled for one week.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be tabled for one week. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 508-18
Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of Ninety Thousand Six Hundred and Four Dollars and Thirty Cents ($90,604.30) be and the same is hereby appropriated from the TNC Surcharge Municipal...
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: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 477-18
Grant the petition: Christmas Tree Sales: Jay’s Pizza & Ice Cream, 167 Centre St., Malden (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 478-18
Grant the petition: Amusement Machines: Provo Corp. dba Patrick’s-Franny’s, 36-40 Lebanon St., Malden, 3 machines (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 479-18
Grant the petition: Amusement Machines: Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden, 2 machines (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 480-18
Grant the petition: Amusement Machines: Flaming Grill & Buffet, 52 Broadway, Malden, 2 machines (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 481-18
Grant the petition: Amusement Machines: Dockside Restaurant, 229 Centre St., Malden, 8 Machines (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 482-18
Grant the petition: Extended Hours: Supreme Food Mart, 1018 Eastern, Ave., Hours: 24/7 (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 483-18
Grant the petition: Extended Hours: Planet Fitness, 795 Eastern Ave., Malden, Hours: Mon. 12am- Fri. 9pm, Sat. & Sun. 7am-7pm. (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 484-18
Grant the petition: Extended Hours: Dunkin Donuts, 980 Eastern Ave., Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 4am-12am (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 486-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Malden Auto Brokers II, Inc., 189 Eastern Ave., Malden, 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 487-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Malden Auto Brokers, Inc., 225 Eastern Ave., Malden, 20 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 488-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Rio Auto Group Corp. dba Dealer One Motors, 77 Broadway, Malden, 48 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 489-18
Grant the petition: Class II: 99 Towing & Truck, 469 Broadway, Malden, 7 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 490-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Hub Starters & Alternators, Inc., 172 Broadway, Malden, 4 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 491-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Louis Foreign Car Garage, Inc., 191 Salem St., Malden, 3 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 492-18
Grant the petition: Class II: River Auto Sales, Inc., 77 Eastern Ave., Malden, 25 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 493-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Malden Auto Sales, 147 Ferry St., Malden, 25 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 494-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Autotech II, Inc., 1236 Eastern Ave., Malden, 5 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 495-18
Grant the petition: Class II: AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 135 Eastern Ave., Malden, 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 496-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Bay State Auto Gallery, LLC., 616 Broadway, Malden, 30 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 497-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Richard’s Motor Cars, Inc., 672 Broadway, Malden, 80 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 498-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Greenleaf Auto Enterprises, Inc., 28 Broadway, Malden, 55 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 499-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Greenleaf Auto Sales II, Inc., 69 Newland St., Malden, 37 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 500-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Prestige Motors of Malden, Inc., 600 Broadway, Malden, 67 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 501-18
Grant the petition: Class II: Maxima Auto Sales, Corp. 105 Broadway, Malden, 31 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 502-18
Grant the petition: Class II: John’s Service, 200 Beach St., Malden, 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 383-18
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Motel Realty Co., Inc., 735 Broadway, Malden, 19 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 360-18
Adopt the order: Order: That the City of Malden submit to the General Court for passage an Act relative to reducing the voting age in Municipal Elections in the City of Malden.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Anderson, DeMaria, O'Malley, WinslowNo: Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Order be adopted. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 4- Anderson, O'Malley, Winslow and DeMaria Nay: 7- Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Winslow)
Paper 505-16
Adopt the order with the following amendment Strike parcel 108 783 314A insert parcel 111 783 322: Order: That approximately 3.95 acres of city owned land be designated conservation land.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Order be adopted with the following amendment Strike parcel 108 783 314A insert parcel 111 783 322.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Order be adopted with the following amendment Strike parcel 108 783 314A insert parcel 111 783 322. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 576-18
Suspend the rules: Order: That $408,000 in funds available in the expendable trust account (8155-134-5725) be appropriated allocated to various accounts.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be rules suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be rules suspended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Murphy)
Adopt the order: Order: That $408,000 in funds available in the expendable trust account (8155-134-5725) be appropriated allocated to various accounts.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Anderson, 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: Condon, second: Anderson)
Paper 385-18
Take this matter from the table: 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...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell to take this matter from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell to take this matter from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Camell)
A motion was made by Councillor Camell to take this matter from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell to take this matter from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Camell)
Paper 208-18
Take this matter from the table: Petition: AT&T to construct and maintain telecommunications wires, wireless attachments, and appurtenances to be attached to existing National Grid utility pole...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell to take this matter from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell to take this matter from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Camell)
Paper 209-18
Take this matter from the table: Petition: AT&T to construct and maintain telecommunications wires, wireless attachments, and appurtenances to be attached to existing National Grid utility pole...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell to take this matter from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell to take this matter from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Camell)
Paper 385-18
Grant the petition: 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 Camell that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Camell)
Paper 208-18
Grant the petition: Petition: AT&T to construct and maintain telecommunications wires, wireless attachments, and appurtenances to be attached to existing National Grid utility pole located on...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Camell)
Paper 209-18
Grant the petition: Petition: AT&T to construct and maintain telecommunications wires, wireless attachments, and appurtenances to be attached to existing National Grid utility pole located on...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Camell)
Paper 210-18
Grant the petition: Petition: AT&T to construct and maintain telecommunications wires, wireless attachments, and appurtenances to be attached to existing National Grid utility pole located on...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Camell)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Barbara Murphy that this meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Barbara Murphy that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Murphy)
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