MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
March 19, 2019
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, John Matheson, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, David Camell, Neal Anderson, Jadeane Sica, Deborah DeMaria, Craig Spadafora, Stephen Winslow
Absent: Paul Condon
Every vote, in order
Paper 101-19
Table the minutes: Minutes of the Council Meeting of March 5, 2019.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Council Minutes be tabled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Council Minutes be tabled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 102-19
Table the minutes: Minutes of the Council Meeting of March 12, 2019.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Council Minutes be tabled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Council Minutes be tabled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 112-19
That the council president be authorized to work with Clerk Brennan in the development of an orderly retirement process. A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria...
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Camell that the council president be authorized to work with Clerk Brennan in the development of an orderly retirement process. A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Camell that the council president be authorized to work with Clerk Brennan in the development of an orderly retirement process. A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: DeMaria, second: Camell)
Paper 113-19
Amend the order by inserting the word "and" between the words "Licensing" and "Enforcement": Ordered: That the Chair of Personnel/Appointments solicit candidates for appointment to the newly...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be amended by inserting the word "and" between the words "Licensing" and "Enforcement".
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be amended by inserting the word "and" between the words "Licensing" and "Enforcement". The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: O'Malley)
Amend the order by striking "City Council" and inserting "Chair of Personnel/Appointments": Ordered: That the Chair of Personnel/Appointments solicit candidates for appointment to the newly formed...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be amended by striking "City Council" and inserting "Chair of Personnel/Appointments".
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be amended by striking "City Council" and inserting "Chair of Personnel/Appointments". The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: O'Malley)
Amend the order by adding "candidates will be referred to Personnel/Appointments Committee": Ordered: That the Chair of Personnel/Appointments solicit candidates for appointment to the newly...
A motion was made by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be amended by adding "candidates will be referred to Personnel/Appointments Committee".
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be amended by adding "candidates will be referred to Personnel/Appointments Committee". The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Matheson, second: Winslow)
Adopt as amended the order: Ordered: That the Chair of Personnel/Appointments solicit candidates for appointment to the newly formed Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Committee by posting notice...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Order be adopted as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 274-18
Ordain the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Malden Licensing Board be the license approval authority for marijuana retail establishments, in consultation with the Malden Board of...
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora)
Paper 65-19
Ordain the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the City Council establish a Cannabis Control Commission consisting of five (5) members: (police chief, financial expert, building...
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora)
Paper 84-19
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Three Dollars and Seventy Cents ($337,973.70) be and the same is hereby transferred from Salary...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson.” (Motion: Camell)
Paper 79-19
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Emily Kibbler, 50 Concord Street, Apt. 1, Malden, MA as an associate member of the Board of Appeal.
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 81-19
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: William Coleman, 53 Kimball Street, Malden, MA as a member of the Department of Public Works Commission.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
Paper 23-19
Grant the petition: Class III: Malden Middlesex Motor Sales, Inc., 129 Charles St., Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 50-19
Grant the petition: Livery: Ideal Park Limousine Service, Inc., 61 High Rock Rd., Malden, 1 car (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 49-19
Grant the petition: Livery: Linda DelloIacono, 259, Mountain Ave. #1, Malden, 1 car (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 50-19
Grant the petition: Livery: Ideal Park Limousine Service, Inc., 61 High Rock Rd., Malden, 1 car (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 85-19
Adopt the order: ORDERED: That the appropriations enumerated below, being in the amount of $637,549 (Six Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Forty Nine Dollars) be appropriated from the...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson.” (Motion: Camell)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that this meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Crowe)
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