MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
April 30, 2019
43 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
Every vote, in order
Paper 199-19
Approve the minutes as amended: Minutes of the Council Meeting of April 16, 2019.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.as amended
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.as amended The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Winslow)
Paper 200-19
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of April 23, 2019.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Winslow)
Paper 229-19
Table the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that water and sewer rates not be raised this year.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Matheson, that the Resolution be tabled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Matheson, that the Resolution be tabled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Matheson)
Paper 230-19
Amend the order to insert "and private" after "public": Order: That the city engineer and director of public works provide a report on the cost and time required to expedite the replacement of all...
A motion was made by Councillor Matheson that the Order be amended to insert "and private" after "public".
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Matheson that the Order be amended to insert "and private" after "public". The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Matheson)
Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the city engineer and director of public works provide a report on the cost and time required to expedite the replacement of all public lead pipes in the city.
A motion was made by Councillor Matheson that the Order be adopted as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Matheson that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Matheson)
Paper 449-18
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Chapter 7 of the R.O. of 1991, as amended, be further amended by adding a new section 7.29 relative to The Use of Recyclable and Reusable Bags.
A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Ordinance be ordained.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Matheson
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following Roll cal Vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria and Sica Nay: 1- Matheson.” (Motion: Camell)
Paper 554-18
Ordain the ordinance: Be it Hereby Ordained that Chapter 12 of the R.O. of 1991, as amended, be further amended by adding new sections: 800.6.2.24.b, 300.3.2.13, 400.1.2.10, 500.1.2.9, and...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson.” (Motion: Winslow, second: DeMaria)
Paper 2-19
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Eric Rubin, 5 Sullivan Circle, Stoneham, MA, Director of Public Facilities, said term to expire December 31, 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 77-19
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Charles Ferguson, 44 Ashland Street, Malden, MA, as an associate member of the Planning Board.
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 103-19
Confirm the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: Re-appointment of William Settemio, 4 Wellington Street, Malden, MA as a Cemetery Trustee for the City of Malden, term to expire on March 1, 2024.
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 78-19
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-appointment: Kathryn Pakenham Bilgen, 63 Upham Street, Malden, MA as the build/architect member of the Zoning 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 104-19
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Re-appointment of Patrick Hayes, 105 Wyoming Avenue, Malden, MA to the Planning Board, said term to commence upon his confirmation by the City...
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 106-19
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Re-appointment - Andrew Zamagni, 16 Cross Street, Malden, MA as a member of the Registrar of Voters Board, said term to expire on March 31, 2022.
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 357-18
Appoint the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Annie Rousseau (formerly Annie Latham), 19 Glen Rock Ave., Malden, MA as a member of the Cultural Council, term to expire September 18, 2021...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 222-19
Enroll the ordinance: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance (Paper #140-19) Be it hereby Ordained that Section 1.2 of the Revised Ordinances of 1991 be hereby amended by striking in their entirety...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson.” (Motion: Spadafora)
Paper 155-19
Grant the petition: Pool Tables: Irish American, 177 West St., Malden, 2 tables (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 158-19
Grant the petition: Pool Tables: Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 19 tables (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 162-19
Grant the petition: Pool Table: ITAMS Post 16, 40 Oakland St., Malden, 1 table (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 159-19
Grant the petition: Bowling Alley: Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 48 lanes (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 157-19
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Spadafora Trust, 35 Canal St., Malden, 10 spaces (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 160-19
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Pine Banks Auto, 1100 Main St., Malden, 35 cars (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 161-19
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Robert McNulty, 28 Cedar St., Malden, 14 cars (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 156-19
Grant the petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Gamestop #6263, 44 Broadway, 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 163-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: Daniel P. Knight, 18 Wadsworth 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 164-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: Michael Rapaglia, 9 Richardson 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 165-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: William C. Cook, 98 Laurel 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 166-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: Lesly J. Rene, 41 Warren Ave., 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 167-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: Christopher Jackson, 24 Surfside Rd. #6, Lynn, MA 01902 (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 168-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: John A. Danca, 36 Highland Ct., 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 169-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: Carlos F. Vargas, 123 W. Wyoming Ave., Melrose, MA 02176 (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 170-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: Camille L. Kisthart, 36 Road B, Everett, MA 02149 (New)
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 171-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: Allan Fisher, 28 Hazelwood 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 172-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: Dennis Sullivan, 500 Revere Beach Blvd. #205, Revere, MA 02151 (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 173-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: William L. Sweet, 117 Medford 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 174-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: John O’Flaherty, 240 Bellingham Ave., Revere, MA 02151 (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 175-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: Valentin Tchaly, 92 Devir St. #408, 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 176-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: John Snyder, 503 Columbus Ave. Suite 11, Boston, MA 02118 (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 177-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: John P. Melusky, 28 Hazelwood 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 178-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: Richard J. Habeeb, 826 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151 (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 179-19
Grant the petition: Taxi Driver: Steven Grasso, 90 Sylvan St. #9, Melrose, MA 02176 (New)
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 180-19
Grant the petition: Lodging House: Cedar House LLC, 116-118 Cedar 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 136-19
Table the petition for one week: Lodging House: Robert H. Laquidara, 155 Clifton St., Malden (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be tabled for one week
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, WinslowNo: SpadaforaThe minutes give the count (10-1) and name Craig Spadafora as voting no; the other councillors present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be tabled for one week The motion carried by a ten to one vote councilor Spadafora voting no vote..” (Motion: Matheson, second: DeMaria)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora)
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