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March 30, 2021
19 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, Neal Anderson, Jadeane Sica, Deborah DeMaria, Craig Spadafora, Stephen Winslow
Absent: David Camell
Every vote, in order
Guests, Citizen Achievement And Announcements
Suspend council rules to allow Building Commissioner Nelson Miller talk about the parapet collapse at 166 Salem Street
Councillor Murphy asked to suspend council rules to allow Building Commissioner Nelson Miller talk about the parapet collapse at 166 Salem Street. Seconded by Councillor DeMaria
From the minutes
“Councillor Murphy asked to suspend council rules to allow Building Commissioner Nelson Miller talk about the parapet collapse at 166 Salem Street. Seconded by Councillor DeMaria, it was so voted by roll call vote 10-0. Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y0, O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 135-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of March 9, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: DeMaria, second: Murphy)
Paper 136-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of March 16, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: DeMaria, second: Murphy)
Paper 137-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of March 23, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: DeMaria, second: Murphy)
Paper 138-21
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Appointment: Mayoral-Appointment: Chukwuka Ezewuzie, 122 Belmont Street, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission, said term to...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 139-21
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Appointment: Mayoral-Appointment: Lauren Schipper, 16 Main Street, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission, said term to commence...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 140-21
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Shanti Chilukuri, 30 Franklin Street, Unit 123, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission, said term...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
Paper 141-21
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: National Grid, 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA - Plan # 29821242 Eastern Ave. - National Grid to install beginning at a point approximately 90...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Spadafora)
Paper 142-21
Refer the petition to the Public Property Committee: Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon, 118 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon - Installation of necessary...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be referred to the Public Property Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be referred to the Public Property Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: O'Malley)
Paper 143-21
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: That the City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants under...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: DeMaria)
On Councillor Murphy's Motion after the Resolve is discussed at a Committee of the Whole, prior to the next Council night a Public hearing will be...: Order: That the City of Malden file with the...
On Councillor Murphy's Motion after the Resolve is discussed at a Committee of the Whole, prior to the next Council night a Public hearing will be held, seconded by Councillor Sica
From the minutes
“On Councillor Murphy's Motion after the Resolve is discussed at a Committee of the Whole, prior to the next Council night a Public hearing will be held, seconded by Councillor Sica it was so voted by roll call vote : Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y) 10-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Sica)
Refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole: Order: That the City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...
2) Motion by Councillor Murphy to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councillor O'Malley
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: DeMaria
From the minutes
“2) Motion by Councillor Murphy to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councillor O'Malley it was so voted by roll call vote; Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (n), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y) 9-1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: O'Malley)
Vote recorded in the minutes: Order: That the City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants under the Housing...
Councillor Winslow offered a "friendly amendment" that after the public hearing a vote will be taken to either vote the proposal up or down, seconded by Councillor Linehan
From the minutes
“Councillor Winslow offered a "friendly amendment" that after the public hearing a vote will be taken to either vote the proposal up or down, seconded by Councillor Linehan, it was so voted roll call vote; Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y) 10-0..” (second: Linehan)
Suspend council rules and have the Committee of the Whole meeting for April 6th be changed to 5:30 so paper 144-21 can be discussed
Councillor DeMaria made a motion to suspend council rules and have the Committee of the Whole meeting for April 6th be changed to 5:30 so paper 144-21 can be discussed. There is a public hearing for 11 Dartmouth Street scheduled for 7:00, seconded by Councillor O'Malley
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Sica
From the minutes
“Councillor DeMaria made a motion to suspend council rules and have the Committee of the Whole meeting for April 6th be changed to 5:30 so paper 144-21 can be discussed. There is a public hearing for 11 Dartmouth Street scheduled for 7:00, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, it was so voted by roll call vote; Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (n), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y).” (Motion: DeMaria, second: O'Malley)
Refer the resolution to the City Council: Order: That the City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants under...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be referred to the City Council.
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: DeMaria
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be referred to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 1- DeMaria.” (Motion: Murphy, second: O'Malley)
Paper 145-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Public Property (Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (Paper #83-21) to collocate small wireless facilities (also referred...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan that the Committee Report be received and filed.
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Murphy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 1- Murphy.” (Motion: Linehan)
Paper 83-21
Grant the petition: Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - to collocate small wireless facilities (also referred to as “small cells” on existing wooden utility poles located within...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Murphy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 1- Murphy.” (Motion: Linehan, second: DeMaria)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: The meeting adjourned at 10:21 P.M. Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
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