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43 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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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
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: Annual Appropriation Order for the FY2022 Budget.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be referred to the Finance 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: Crowe)
Vote recorded in the minutes
The minutes record this roll call without a written motion; the action shown is the one the minutes give next to it.
“Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.”
Approve the minutes
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Council Minutes be approved.
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Sica, second: DeMaria)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Council Minutes be approved.
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Sica, second: DeMaria)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Council Minutes be approved.
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Sica, second: DeMaria)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Council Minutes be approved.
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Sica, second: DeMaria)
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of May 4, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Council Minutes be approved.
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Sica, second: DeMaria)
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: William Hurley, 67 Kimball Street, Malden, MA as the labor member of the Malden Housing Authority Board, said term to commence upon confirmation...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: Faten Shelbaych, 500 Broadway, Apt. 1115, Malden, MA to the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission as the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Refer the petition to the Public Property Committee
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be referred to the Public Property Committee.
“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: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: O'Malley)
Refer the petition to the License Committee
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Condon, second: DeMaria)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Condon, second: DeMaria)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Condon, second: DeMaria)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, 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: Condon, second: Sica)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, 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: Condon, second: Sica)
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: That the City Council approve an increase in the COLA base from $14,000 to $18,000 for contributory and non-contributory retirees of the Malden...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Order be referred to the Finance 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: Camell)
Approve the order: Order: That the City Solicitor provide a review of which state laws, statutes, regulations, or emergency orders, if any, affirmatively grant the City of Malden, the City...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be approved.
Yes: Camell, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, WinslowNo: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be approved. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 5- Camell, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley and Winslow Nay: 6- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Place on file the order: Order: That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on the City of Malden's compliance with state laws and Department of Revenue regulations related to general revenue...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Order be placed on file.
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Order be placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on the City of Malden's compliance with state laws and Department of Revenue regulations related to general revenue entering and...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be adopted.
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: DeMaria)
Refer the communication to the Rules & Ordinance Committee
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Communication be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Communication 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: Crowe, second: Spadafora)
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Communication be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Communication 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: Spadafora, second: DeMaria)
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Communication be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Communication 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: Spadafora, second: Crowe)
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance (Paper # 121-21) Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended to create a Department of...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Committee Report be received and filed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora 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: Spadafora)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended to create a Department of Planning and Economic Development.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled 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: Crowe)
Receive and file the committee report: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended to create a Department of Planning and Economic Development.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, 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: Crowe, second: Condon)
Confirm the appointment: Appointment: Mayoral-Appointment: Chukwuka Ezewuzie, 122 Belmont Street, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be confirmed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Confirm the appointment: Appointment: Mayoral-Appointment: Lauren Schipper, 16 Main Street, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be confirmed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Confirm the appointment: Appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Shanti Chilukuri, 30 Franklin Street, Unit 123, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be confirmed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Receive and file the committee report: Appointment: Mayoral-Appointment: Chukwuka Ezewuzie, 122 Belmont Street, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Receive and file the committee report: Appointment: Mayoral-Appointment: Lauren Schipper, 16 Main Street, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Receive and file the committee report: Appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Shanti Chilukuri, 30 Franklin Street, Unit 123, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission, said term to commence upon...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Confirm the appointment: Appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Shanti Chilukuri, 30 Franklin Street, Unit 123, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be confirmed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Receive and file the committee report: Appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Shanti Chilukuri, 30 Franklin Street, Unit 123, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission, said term to commence upon...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Linehan, second: DeMaria)
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Linehan, second: DeMaria)
Grant with conditions the petition for the 18 locations recommended favorably by the Public Properties Committee: Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - to collocate small wireless...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted with conditions for the 18 locations recommended favorably by the Public Properties Committee..
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted with conditions for the 18 locations recommended favorably by the Public Properties Committee.. 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: Winslow)
Receive and file the committee report: Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - to collocate small wireless facilities (also referred to as “small cells” on existing wooden utility...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Committee Report be received and filed.
“A motion was made 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: Murphy)
Receive and file the committee report: Ordered: $4,160,971 is appropriated to pay costs of design and construction of Sewer system improvements throughout the City, to be undertaken in fiscal...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Committee Report be received and filed.
“A motion was made 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: Murphy)
Adopt the order: Ordered: $4,160,971 is appropriated to pay costs of design and construction of Sewer system improvements throughout the City, to be undertaken in fiscal years 2021 through 2025...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Sica, 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: Murphy, second: Sica)
Adopt the order: Ordered: $4,779,200 is appropriated to pay costs of design and construction of water system improvements throughout the City, to be undertaken in fiscal years 2021 through 2025...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be adopted.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Murphy, second: DeMaria)
Adopt the order: Ordered: $4,447,000 is appropriated from available water sewer enterprise fund retained earnings to fund water infrastructure improvements.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be adopted.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Murphy, second: DeMaria)
Receive and file the committee report: Ordered: $4,779,200 is appropriated to pay costs of design and construction of water system improvements throughout the City, to be undertaken in fiscal...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Murphy, second: DeMaria)
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the meeting be adjourned.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Craig Spadafora, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Condon)
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