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April 13, 2021
29 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
Absent: Stephen Winslow
Every vote, in order
Paper 154-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of March 30, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
The minutes name Stephen Winslow as seconding this motion, but Stephen Winslow is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Spadafora)
Hearings, Petitions, Memorials And Remonstrances
Form an evaluation committee
Councillor Crowe made a motion to form an evaluation committee, seconded by Councillor Winslow
The minutes give the roll call (10-1) and name Stephen Winslow, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only. The minutes name Stephen Winslow as seconding this motion, but Stephen Winslow is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion to form an evaluation committee, seconded by Councillor Winslow, It was so voted by roll call vote; Camell (y), Condon (n), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y)..” (Motion: Crowe)
Pass the resolution
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Sica, SpadaforaNo: Condon, Murphy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora Nay: 2- Condon and Murphy.” (Motion: DeMaria, second: O'Malley)
Refer the petition to the License Committee
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 158-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Lodging House: Cedar House LLC, 116-118 Cedar St. Malden, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 159-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Lodging House: BREC LHP LLC, 155 Clifton St. Malden, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 160-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: Spadafora Trust, 35 Canal St. Malden, MA, 10 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 161-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: T.J. Automotive, 315 Pleasant St. Malden, MA, 20 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 162-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: AGM Auto Sales, 135 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA, 24 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 163-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Pawnbroker: Art Carl Jewelers, 56 Pleasant St. Malden, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 164-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Second-Hand Dealer: Art Carl Jewelers, 56 Pleasant St. Malden, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 165-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Pool Table: L & K Billiard Pool Hall, 77 Exchange St. Suite 101, Malden, MA, 7 tables (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 166-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Pool Table: Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden, MA, 2 tables (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 167-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Self-Service Gas Station: Snap Mart DBA Petrola, 245 Main St. Malden, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 168-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Self-Service Gas Station: Wash Depot I, Inc. 333 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Suspend council rules and have paper 169-21 be approved on the floor and not be sent to committee: Self-Service Gas Station: Wash Depot I, Inc. 333 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA (Renewal)
Councillor Crowe requested to suspend council rules and have paper 169-21 be approved on the floor and not be sent to committee. Seconded by Councillor Condon
The minutes give the roll call (11-0) and name Stephen Winslow, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe requested to suspend council rules and have paper 169-21 be approved on the floor and not be sent to committee. Seconded by Councillor Condon. It was so voted by roll call vote; Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y).” (Motion: Crowe)
Adopt the order: Self-Service Gas Station: Wash Depot I, Inc. 333 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Paper 170-21
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community...
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, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Murphy, second: DeMaria)
Paper 171-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: License - Petitions: Papers (Listed below): Paper # 37-21 Petition: Livery: David Ulysse, 230 Bryant St., # 3, Malden 1 livery (renewal)...
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 37-21
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery: David Ulysse, 230 Bryant St. #3, Malden, 1 livery (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Paper 39-21
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery: Roman Kerm, 150 Sylvan St., Malden, 3 liveries (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Paper 81-21
Grant the petition: Taxi Cab: Malden Transportation, Inc. 290 Eastern Ave., Malden, 9 cabs (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Paper 82-21
Grant the petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Cash King, 35-45 Lebanon St., Malden (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Paper 175-20
Grant the petition: Petition: Self Service Gas Station Gibbs Oil Co. LP, 728 Main Street, Malden, MA - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Paper 339-20
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Broadway Auto Sales, 628 Broadway, Malden, MA - 0 cars (incomplete application)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Paper 367-20
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery - 5 Star Car Services, Inc., 15 Mt. Vernon Street # 2, Malden, MA 1 livery (new)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Paper 122-21
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended by updating Section 2.24.050 of the Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule per attached.
This Ordinance was enrolled as amended
The minutes record this roll call without a written motion; the action shown is the one the minutes give next to it.
From the minutes
“This Ordinance was enrolled as amended Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.”
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Camell, second: Condon)
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