MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
May 24, 2022
18 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, Stephen Winslow, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Chris Simonelli
During the meeting:
- Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Parking Lot, Rigano’s Inc. of 1152 Eastern Avenue, 10 spaces, renewal".
- Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Parking Lot, Rigano’s Inc. of 1176 Eastern Avenue, 15 spaces, renewal".
- Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Parking Lot, Rigano’s Inc. of 1081 Fellsway, 20 spaces, renewal".
Every vote, in order
Paper 249-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of May 10, 2022
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 250-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of May 17, 2022
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 252-22
Grant the petition with the regular conditions to the City Council: Petition: National Grid, 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA, Plan #30511632 Main Street - National Grid to install...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted with the regular conditions to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted with the regular conditions to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Paper 253-22
Table the petition to the City Council: Petition: National Grid, 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA, Plan #30543076 Commercial Street - National Grid to install beginning at a point...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be tabled to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be tabled to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 256-22
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That the Malden City Council supports the acquisition of a parcel on Woodland Street in Ward 6 for conservation and to moderate storm water run-off.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Council President Spadafora, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Council President Spadafora, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Spadafora)
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Winslow)
Paper 258-22
The Communication be placed of file: Communication: Letter from the Historical Commission to the Malden City Council...
Councillor O'Malley made a motion that the Communication be placed of file, the motion was seconded by Councillor Colon-Hayes
From the minutes
“Councillor O'Malley made a motion that the Communication be placed of file, the motion was seconded by Councillor Colon-Hayes. It was so voted Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). The motion passed 10-0..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Adopt the order: Communication: Letter from the Historical Commission to the Malden City Council requesting approval of the relocation of the building located at 15 Ferry Street to Malden High...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 259-22
Be recused from papers 2320-22, 231-22, and 232-22, Councillo O'Malley: Committee Report: License Petitions, Papers 209-22, 230-22, 231-22,232-22, 233-22...
Councillor Sica did make a motion to be recused from papers 2320-22, 231-22, and 232-22, Councillo O'Malley seconded the motion
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowBarbara Murphy is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Murphy left the meeting at 9:15 because of an illness." Left out of this vote. Misspelled names in the minutes read as: McDoanld (read as McDonald).
From the minutes
“Councillor Sica did make a motion to be recused from papers 2320-22, 231-22, and 232-22, Councillo O'Malley seconded the motion. It was so voted: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDoanld (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (Y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). The motion passed 9-0..”
Paper 209-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Second Hand Dealer, Cash King, LLC, 41 Lebanon Street, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 233-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Parking Lot, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 20 Madison Street 27 spaces, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 234-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Second Hand Dealer or Pawnbroker, Great Eastern Vintage, 258 Highland Avenue, Second Hand Dealer, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 230-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Parking Lot, Rigano’s Inc. of 1152 Eastern Avenue, 10 spaces, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowBarbara Murphy is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Murphy left the meeting at 9:15 because of an illness." Left out of this vote. Left out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Condon)
Paper 231-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Parking Lot, Rigano’s Inc. of 1176 Eastern Avenue, 15 spaces, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowBarbara Murphy is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Murphy left the meeting at 9:15 because of an illness." Left out of this vote. Left out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Condon)
Paper 232-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Parking Lot, Rigano’s Inc. of 1081 Fellsway, 20 spaces, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowBarbara Murphy is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Murphy left the meeting at 9:15 because of an illness." Left out of this vote. Left out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Condon)
Paper 500-21
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Nick’s Foreign Car Center, 121 Beach Street, Malden, MA - 19 vehicles - renewal (Name Change from Linden Automotive to Nick’s Foreign Car Center) New Owner.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 210-22
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $25,000 (Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the...
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowBarbara Murphy is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Murphy left the meeting at 9:15 because of an illness." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: O'Malley)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
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