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February 5, 2019
12 recorded votes, 7 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
Every vote, in order
Paper 47-19
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of January 22, 2019.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Council Minutes be approved.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Winslow)
Paper 48-19
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of January 29, 2019.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Council Minutes be approved.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 509-18
Amend the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Chapter 12 of the R.O. of 1991, as amended, be further amended relative to allowing multifamily dwellings only up to seven (7) stories.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Ordinance be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora)
Paper 521-18
Amend the ordinance: Be it hereby ordained that Section 700.1.3.1 of Chapter 12, Revised Ordinances of 1991 as amended, be further amended to add the following language.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Ordinance be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora)
Paper 509-18
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Chapter 12 of the R.O. of 1991, as amended, be further amended relative to allowing multifamily dwellings only up to seven (7) stories.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list John Matheson, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria and Sica.” (Motion: Spadafora)
Paper 521-18
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it hereby ordained that Section 700.1.3.1 of Chapter 12, Revised Ordinances of 1991 as amended, be further amended to add the following language.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list John Matheson, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria and Sica.” (Motion: Spadafora)
Paper 13-19
Deny the petition: Class II: Champion Motors USA, 251 Broadway, Malden, 15 Cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be denied.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be denied. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 507-18
Take from the table the order: 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 Camell that the Order be taken from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Order be taken from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Camell)
Paper 27-19
Take from the table the order: Order: That the Mayor and City Council hereby fix the following dates and hours for the 2019 City Preliminary and Election for the election of Mayor, Councillors at...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Order be taken from the table.
Yes: Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, WinslowNo: Anderson, Condon, Matheson, Spadafora
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Order be taken from the table. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 7- Camell, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Winslow, DeMaria and Sica Nay: 4- Anderson, Condon, Spadafora and Matheson.” (Motion: Winslow)
Amend the order: Order: That the Mayor and City Council hereby fix the following dates and hours for the 2019 City Preliminary and Election for the election of Mayor, Councillors at Large, Ward...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Order be amended.
Yes: Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Anderson, Condon
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Order be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson Nay: 2- Anderson and Condon.” (Motion: Winslow)
Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the Mayor and City Council hereby fix the following dates and hours for the 2019 City Preliminary and Election for the election of Mayor, Councillors at...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Order be adopted as amended.
Yes: Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Anderson, Condon
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson Nay: 2- Anderson and Condon.” (Motion: Winslow)
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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