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September 22, 2020
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, David Camell, Neal Anderson, Jadeane Sica, Deborah DeMaria, Craig Spadafora, Stephen Winslow
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Paper 274-20
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of September 15, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: DeMaria, second: Condon)
Paper 275-20
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of September 8, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: DeMaria, second: Condon)
Paper 276-20
Grant with conditions the petitions: Petition: Comcast - Grant of Locations for new underground conduit system at the following addresses and related manhole covers: 28 Lebanon Street 417-429 Main...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Petitions be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Petitions be granted with conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: All 4 Petitions under paper #276-20 were granted with conditions. Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Anderson)
Paper 285-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: GP Motorcycle Supply, 420 Broadway, Malden, 4 motorcycles (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Condon)
Paper 286-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Second-Hand Dealer: AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem St., Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Condon)
Motions, Orders And Resolutions
Amend the resolution
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Resolution be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Resolution be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Camell)
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Resolution be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Resolution be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: DeMaria)
Pass as amended the resolution
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Resolution be passed as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Resolution be passed as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: DeMaria)
Paper 278-20
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That the City of Malden formally recognizes the challenges of Climate Change and develop and implement a climate Action plan and Climate Adaption plan.Setting the...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Anderson)
Refer the order to a joint meeting with the Finance and Rules & Ordinance Committee: Resolve: That the City of Malden formally recognizes the challenges of Climate Change and develop and implement...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be referred to a joint meeting with the Finance and Rules & Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be referred to a joint meeting with the Finance and Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Camell, second: Spadafora)
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Resolve: That the City of Malden formally recognizes the challenges of Climate Change and develop and implement a climate Action plan and...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Murphy)
Paper 281-20
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: That the Malden Redevelopment Authority apply to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for a $1,200,000 Section 108 loan to renovate...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: DeMaria
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 1- DeMaria.” (Motion: Camell, second: Condon)
Paper 259-20
Refer the order to a joint Ordinance/Planning Board meeting: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended to allow accessory dwelling units (a.k.a. in-law suites or...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Order be referred to a joint Ordinance/Planning Board meeting.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Order be referred to a joint Ordinance/Planning Board meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Camell)
Paper 261-20
Refer the order to a joint Rules & Ordinance/Planning Board meeting: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the following Proposed Ordinance Amendments be enrolled and ordained by the City Council....
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Order be referred to a joint Rules & Ordinance/Planning Board meeting.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Order be referred to a joint Rules & Ordinance/Planning Board meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Camell)
Paper 283-20
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Finance (Paper #265-20) Order that the sum of $1,200,000 is appropriated from available general fund free cash for the purchase of covered...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Camell, second: Murphy)
Paper 265-20
Table the order: Order: That the sum of $1,200,000 is appropriated from available general fund free cash for the purchase of covered trash and recycling toters for all eligible households in the...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be tabled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be tabled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Camell, second: Murphy)
Paper 284-20
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Finance (Paper#257-20) Order: That the sum of One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand One Hundred Forty Nine Dollars and Fifty Cents ($132,149.50)...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Camell, second: Condon)
Adopt the order: Committee Report: Finance (Paper#257-20) Order: That the sum of One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand One Hundred Forty Nine Dollars and Fifty Cents ($132,149.50) be and the same Is...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Condon)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor David Camell, seconded by Councillor Paul Condon, that this meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor David Camell, seconded by Councillor Paul Condon, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: The meeting adjourned at 9:28 PM Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Camell, second: Condon)
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