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June 29, 2021
37 recorded votes, 15 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
During the meeting:
- Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Ordain the ordinance as amended: Order: Be it ordained that Section 12.16 (Dimensional Controls) of the...".
- Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Ordain the ordinance as amended: Order: Be it ordained that Section 12.12 (Use Regulation), of the Revised...".
- Deborah DeMaria recused from the vote on "Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the City Council approve an increase in the COLA base from $14,000...".
Every vote, in order
Paper 333-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of June 22, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Sica)
Paper 335-21
Suspend rules for the purpose of granting the license on the floor: Outdoor Parking: Motel Realty Co. Inc. - 735 Broadway, Malden, 15 spaces (Renewal)
Licensing Chair Condon made a motion to suspend rules for the purpose of granting the license on the floor, seconded by Councillor Sica
From the minutes
“Licensing Chair Condon made a motion to suspend rules for the purpose of granting the license on the floor, seconded by Councillor Sica, it was so voted unanimously by voice vote 11-0..” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Grant, seconded by Councillor Sica, it was so voted to grant by voice vote 11-0. A motion was made by Councillor...: Outdoor Parking: Motel Realty Co. Inc. - 735 Broadway, Malden, 15 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon to grant, seconded by Councillor Sica, it was so voted to grant by voice vote 11-0. A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon to grant, seconded by Councillor Sica, it was so voted to grant by voice vote 11-0. A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 162-21
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: AGM Auto Sales, 135 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA, 24 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 326-21
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - AGM, 160 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA - change number of vehicles from 18 to 24.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 336-21
Refer the order to the Citizens Engagement Committee: Order: That the motto of the City of Malden be amended from the logically incorrect ‘Strong Past, Proud Future’ to ‘Proud Past, Strong Future.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Citizens Engagement Committee.
Yes: DeMaria, O'MalleyNo: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Citizens Engagement Committee. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 2- DeMaria and O'Malley Nay: 9- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Paper 337-21
Suspend council rules for both papers 337-21 and 338-21 for the purpose of adopting on the floor: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $40,000 (Forty...
Councillor O'Malley made a motion to suspend council rules for both papers 337-21 and 338-21 for the purpose of adopting on the floor. Both motions were seconded by Councillor DeMaria
From the minutes
“Councillor O'Malley made a motion to suspend council rules for both papers 337-21 and 338-21 for the purpose of adopting on the floor. Both motions were seconded by Councillor DeMaria. It was so voted unanimously to suspend rules on both papers..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $40,000 (Forty Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: O'Malley)
Paper 338-21
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $60,000 (Sixty Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: O'Malley)
Paper 343-21
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That the City Clerk prepare and present to the City Council a hard copy and digital copy on Granicus of any/all Ordinances coming out of Committee. This would offer...
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: DeMaria, second: O'Malley)
Paper 285-21
Unenroll paper 285-21 to correct the wording: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Chapter 2, Section 6.08.070 (d) of the Revised...
Councillor Spadafora made a motion to unenroll paper 285-21 to correct the wording. Councillor O'Malley seconded the motion
From the minutes
“Councillor Spadafora made a motion to unenroll paper 285-21 to correct the wording. Councillor O'Malley seconded the motion. 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: Spadafora, second: O'Malley)
Re-enroll Paper 285-21 as amended with correct wording adding in the words "at least" after For and add after Empowerment Priority Review
Councillor Crowe made a motion to re-enroll Paper 285-21 as amended with correct wording adding in the words "at least" after For and add after Empowerment Priority Review: "or the Social Equity Program OR a minority owned business as designated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts". The section with the changes will read; For (at least) one of the licenses , preference shall be given to an applicant where at least 51% of the business is owned by a resident of Malden, who has been a resident for each of the past five years, OR an applicant who would qualify for the Cannabis Control Commission Economic Empowerment Priority Review (or the Social Equity Program OR a minority owned business as designated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.) The motion was seconded by Councillor O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion to re-enroll Paper 285-21 as amended with correct wording adding in the words "at least" after For and add after Empowerment Priority Review: "or the Social Equity Program OR a minority owned business as designated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts". The section with the changes will read; For (at least) one of the licenses , preference shall be given to an applicant where at least 51% of the business is owned by a resident of Malden, who has been a resident for each of the past five years, OR an applicant who would qualify for the Cannabis Control Commission Economic Empowerment Priority Review (or the Social Equity Program OR a minority owned business as designated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.) The motion was seconded by Councillor O'Malley, 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, second: O'Malley)
Suspend Council Rules for the purpose of Ordaining the paper: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Chapter 2, Section 6.08.070 (d) of the Revised...
Councillor Crowe made a motion to suspend Council Rules for the purpose of Ordaining the paper, seconded by Councillor O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion to suspend Council Rules for the purpose of Ordaining the paper, seconded by Councillor O'Malley 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, second: O'Malley)
Ordain the ordinance as amended: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Chapter 2, Section 6.08.070 (d) of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended by adding social and Economic Empowerment applicants...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Ordinance be ordained as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Ordinance be ordained 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: O'Malley, second: Camell)
Paper 40-21
He be recused from papers 40-21 and 41-21: Order: Be it ordained that Section 12.16 (Dimensional Controls) of the Revised...
Councillor Spadafora made a motion that he be recused from papers 40-21 and 41-21, seconded by Councillor Sica
From the minutes
“Councillor Spadafora made a motion that he be recused from papers 40-21 and 41-21, seconded by Councillor Sica, it was so voted unanimously by voice vote, 11-0..” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Sica)
Ordain the ordinance as amended: Order: Be it ordained that Section 12.16 (Dimensional Controls) of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended by revising Section 12.16.050 as to waiving rear yard...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Ordinance be ordained as amended.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Craig Spadafora (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Ordinance be ordained as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Camell)
Paper 41-21
Ordain the ordinance as amended: Order: Be it ordained that Section 12.12 (Use Regulation), of the Revised Ordinances of 2020, be amended by adding new Section 12.12.200, to include Malden River...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Ordinance be ordained as amended.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Craig Spadafora (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Ordinance be ordained as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Camell)
Paper 67-21
Amend the order: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the City of Malden Revised Ordinances of 2020 Section 11.24.020 SITING AND INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order 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: Winslow, second: Spadafora)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the City of Malden Revised Ordinances of 2020 Section 11.24.020 SITING AND INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, 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: Winslow, second: Sica)
Suspend rules for the purpose of ordaining paper 67-21: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the City of Malden Revised Ordinances of 2020...
Councillor Winlsow moved to suspend rules for the purpose of ordaining paper 67-21, seconded by Councillor Sica
From the minutes
“Councillor Winlsow moved to suspend rules for the purpose of ordaining paper 67-21, seconded by Councillor Sica. the following roll call vote was taken; Camell (y), Condon(y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y).” (second: Sica)
Ordain the ordinance as amended: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the City of Malden Revised Ordinances of 2020 Section 11.24.020 SITING AND INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be ordained as amended.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: DeMaria, O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be ordained as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 2- DeMaria and O'Malley.” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 264-21
Enroll the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that Section 2.04.010 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be stricken and the following new Section 2.040.010 be...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled. 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: Sica)
Paper 292-21
Grant with conditions: The committee will review and discuss the letter submitted by Attorney John Weaver...
Councillor Linehan made a motion to grant with conditions, seconded by Councillor Spadafora
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Linehan made a motion to grant with conditions, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, it was so voted by voice vote; Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (n), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y)..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Spadafora)
Paper 293-21
Grant with conditions: The committee will review and discuss the letter submitted by Attorney John Weaver...
Councillor Linehan made a motion to grant with conditions, seconded by Councillor Spadafora
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'MalleyMisspelled names in the minutes read as: SDpadafora (read as Spadafora).
From the minutes
“Councillor Linehan made a motion to grant with conditions, seconded by Councillor Spadafora it was so voted by voice vote; Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (n), Sica (y), SDpadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y)..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Spadafora)
Suspend council rules for the purpose of granting the petition with conditions for Utility Pole #55/7 VZ (NG 1136-1), Adjacent to 80 Mountain...
Councillor Linehan made a motion to suspend council rules for the purpose of granting the petition with conditions for Utility Pole #55/7 VZ (NG 1136-1), Adjacent to 80 Mountain Avenue (the “Mountain Avenue Pole”). This pole had a public hearing and was approved at the June 8th Public Properties meeting but in error was left off this council agenda. The motion was seconded by Councillor Spadafora
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Linehan made a motion to suspend council rules for the purpose of granting the petition with conditions for Utility Pole #55/7 VZ (NG 1136-1), Adjacent to 80 Mountain Avenue (the “Mountain Avenue Pole”). This pole had a public hearing and was approved at the June 8th Public Properties meeting but in error was left off this council agenda. The motion was seconded by Councillor Spadafora it was so voted by voice vote; Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (n), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y), Rules were suspended 10-1..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Spadafora)
Grant with conditions the Mountain Ave Pole: The committee will review and discuss the letter submitted by Attorney John Weaver...
Councillor Linehan made a motion to grant with conditions the Mountain Ave. Pole, seconded by Councillor Winslow
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Linehan made a motion to grant with conditions the Mountain Ave. Pole, seconded by Councillor Winslow, it was so voted; Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (n), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y), The petition was granted 10-1 with conditions..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Winslow)
Paper 294-21
Suspend rules for the purpose of granting with conditions for the petitions located at 52 Malden Street and 183 Highland Ave: The committee will review and discuss the letter submitted by Hans...
Councillor Linehan made a motion to suspend rules for the purpose of granting with conditions for the petitions located at 52 Malden Street and 183 Highland Ave., seconded by Councillor Spadafora
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Linehan made a motion to suspend rules for the purpose of granting with conditions for the petitions located at 52 Malden Street and 183 Highland Ave., seconded by Councillor Spadafora. It was so voted by voice vote; Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (n), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y)..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Spadafora)
Grant with conditions both petitions: The committee will review and discuss the letter submitted by Hans Eysenbach, Attorney...
Councillor Linehan made a motion to grant with conditions both petitions, seconded By Councillor Sica
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Linehan made a motion to grant with conditions both petitions, seconded By Councillor Sica, it was so voted by voice vote; Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (n), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y)..” (Motion: Linehan)
Paper 162-21
Suspend Council Rules to receive the Committee report: Outdoor Parking: AGM Auto Sales, 135 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA, 24 spaces (Renewal)
Councillor Condon made a motion to suspend Council Rules to receive the Committee report
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Condon made a motion to suspend Council Rules to receive the Committee report. It was so voted by voice vote; Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y) Murphy (y), O'Malley (n), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y).” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 326-21
Suspend rules to receive the Committee Report: Petition: Class II - AGM, 160 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA - change number of vehicles...
Councillor Condon made a motion to suspend rules to receive the Committee Report
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Condon made a motion to suspend rules to receive the Committee Report, It was so voted by voice vote; Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (n), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow 9y), Anderson (y)..” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 235-21
Suspend Council Rules for the purpose of receiving the Finance Committee Report: Order: That the City Council approve an increase in the COLA base from $14,000 to...
Councillor Murphy made a motion to suspend Council Rules for the purpose of receiving the Finance Committee Report. This was seconded by Councillor Crowe
The minutes give the roll call (8-1) but leave out Peg Crowe and Craig Spadafora, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Murphy made a motion to suspend Council Rules for the purpose of receiving the Finance Committee Report. This was seconded by Councillor Crowe, it was so voted by voice vote: Camell (y), Condon (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (n) Sica (y), Winbslow (y), Anderso (y)..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Crowe)
She be recused from the vote: Order: That the City Council approve an increase in the COLA base from $14,000 to...
Councillor DeMaria made a motion that she be recused from the vote, the following voice vote was taken; Camell (y), Condon (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y) Sica (y), Winbslow (y), Anderso (y).
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but leave out Peg Crowe and Craig Spadafora, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor DeMaria made a motion that she be recused from the vote, the following voice vote was taken; Camell (y), Condon (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y) Sica (y), Winbslow (y), Anderso (y)..” (Motion: DeMaria)
Adopt as amended the order: 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 Retirement System.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted as amended.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'MalleyLeft out of this vote: Deborah DeMaria (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 1- O'Malley Recused: 1- DeMaria.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Sica)
Paper 347-21
Not go into executive session and discuss the OML complaint in open session: The City Council will vote to go into executive session, with legal counsel for the...
Councillor Camell made a motion to not go into executive session and discuss the OML complaint in open session, the motion was seconded by Councillor O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Camell made a motion to not go into executive session and discuss the OML complaint in open session, the motion was seconded by Councillor O'Malley. The following roll call vote was taken; Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y).” (Motion: Camell, second: O'Malley)
The motion was seconded by Councillor Murphy: The City Council will vote to go into executive session...
The motion was seconded by Councillor Murphy
From the minutes
“The motion was seconded by Councillor Murphy, the following roll call vote was taken; Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y). City Solicitor Fallon handed out to the Council Legal's response to the June 21st Open Meeting law Complaint filed by Brian DeLacey. The motion passed 11-0 by roll call vote..” (second: Murphy)
Personal Privilege
Councillor Camell's motion: Order: That the Citizen Engagement Committee of the City Council work with Councillor Camell to arrange for a public...
Councillor Camell's motion: Order: That the Citizen Engagement Committee of the City Council work with Councillor Camell to arrange for a public meeting in order to hear from our constituents about the future of Maplewood Square in light of recent news of Mystic Valley Charter School's purchase of significant property. Councillor Winslow seconded
From the minutes
“Councillor Camell's motion: Order: That the Citizen Engagement Committee of the City Council work with Councillor Camell to arrange for a public meeting in order to hear from our constituents about the future of Maplewood Square in light of recent news of Mystic Valley Charter School's purchase of significant property. Councillor Winslow seconded, it was so voted unanimously by voice vote..” (Motion: Camell, second: Winslow)
Adjournment
The council recess to the call of the chair
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the council recess to the call of the chair.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the council recess to the call of the chair. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
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