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December 21, 2021
25 recorded votes, 0 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 574-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of November 23, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, 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: Condon, second: Winslow)
Paper 575-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of November 30, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, 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: Condon, second: Winslow)
Paper 576-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of December 7, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, 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: Condon, second: Winslow)
Paper 577-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of December 14, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, 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: Condon, second: Winslow)
Paper 578-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Petition: Livery - Linda DelloIacono, 259 Mountain Ave., Malden, MA - 1 vehicle.
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: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 579-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Petition: Class II - Rigano’s Towing Service, 1081 Fellsway, 20 - 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: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 580-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Petition: Livery - Arko Group, LLC, 150 Sylvan Street, Malden, MA - 3 vehicles - 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: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 581-21
Adopt the order: Order: To remove 5G Antenna on Utility Pole 2452; adjacent to 37-39 Willard Street, Malden, MA.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Camell, 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: Camell)
Paper 582-21
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the City of Malden Revised Ordinances of 2020 Section 11.24.020 SITING AND INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora 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: Spadafora)
Paper 588-21
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council designate the following location as the polling location for the Special District Election for the approval authorizing the borrowing of $317,422,620...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“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)
Paper 464-19
Ordain the ordinance: Order: That the City Council review and evaluate Section 2.30 of its ordinances known as “Community Preservation Committee, Composition: Duties, etc.”
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Ordinance be ordained. 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)
Paper 583-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance - Paper # 452-21 - Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 Section 12.28.060 Obstructions be...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“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)
Paper 584-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance - Paper # 549-21 - Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 202 be amended as follows: Amend Section...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“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)
Paper 452-21
Refer the order to a joint Planning Board amn Rules & Ordinance Committee meeting: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 Section 12.28.060 Obstructions be amended as...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to a joint Planning Board amn Rules & Ordinance Committee meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to a joint Planning Board amn Rules & Ordinance Committee meeting. 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 549-21
Enroll the ordinance to the City Council: Order: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended as follows: Amend section 2.24.040 of Parking Enforcement Officers...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council. 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)
Suspend council rules for the purpose of ordaining: Order: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended as...
After the paper was enrolled , Councillor Winslow made a motion to suspend council rules for the purpose of ordaining, the motion was seconded by Councillor Condon
From the minutes
“After the paper was enrolled , Councillor Winslow made a motion to suspend council rules for the purpose of ordaining, the motion was seconded by Councillor Condon, it was so voted by roll call vote: 11-0, Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y).” (Motion: Winslow, second: Condon)
Ordain the ordinance: Order: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended as follows: Amend section 2.24.040 of Parking Enforcement Officers Salary Schedule....
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. 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: Crowe)
Paper 585-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: License - Petitions - The following papers have been recommended favorably by the License Committee to the full City Council. Paper #...
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: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 526-21
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Top Cars Motor, 259 Main St., Malden, MA - 35 vehicles - 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 the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 523-21
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Quality Auto Sales, Inc., 856 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA - 0 vehicles - 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 the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 529-21
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Uni Auto Center, 369 Salem Street, Malden, MA 20 vehicles - 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 the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 524-21
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Sega Auto Sales & Service, Inc., 449 Ferry Street, Malden, MA - previously had license for 15 vehicles; new application requests 26 vehicles (11 additional...
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 the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 586-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Personnel/Appointments (Paper #553-21 Council Re-Appointment: Sheila Fermano, 140 West Street, Malden, MA, as Municipal Hearings Officer...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe 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)
Paper 553-21
Confirm the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: Sheila Fermano, 140 West Street, Malden, MA, as Municipal Hearing Officer term to expire December 21, 2024.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, 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: Condon)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: DeMaria, second: Camell)
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