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October 18, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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:
- Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Refer the order to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Order: That the Personnel/Appointments Committee...".
Every vote, in order
Paper 413-22
Grant the petition: Petition: National Grid, 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA Plan #30553128 to install beginning at a point approximately 130 feet northeast of the centerline of the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted conditions providing for 90 day time certain, that the street and sidewalk is restored back to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and that the Engineer is called when Dig Safe is notified.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted conditions providing for 90 day time certain, that the street and sidewalk is restored back to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and that the Engineer is called when Dig Safe is notified. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 414-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC, 9 Forbes Road, Woburn, MA to construct a line for broadband under the public ways hereinafter specified, Eastern Avenue &...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Petition be granted providing for a coordinating meeting with Director of Public Works, 90 day time certain along with the normal conditions standard with this type of job which are that the street and sidewalk is restored back to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and that the Engineer is called when Dig Safe is notified.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Petition be granted providing for a coordinating meeting with Director of Public Works, 90 day time certain along with the normal conditions standard with this type of job which are that the street and sidewalk is restored back to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and that the Engineer is called when Dig Safe is notified. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
Paper 415-22
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council hereby notifies and warns the inhabitants of Malden who are qualified to vote in Elections to vote at: All Wards 1 through 8 including all 27...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Murphy)
Paper 417-22
Refer the order to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Order: That the Personnel/Appointments Committee review and interview candidates for the position of City Clerk to fill the unexpired term...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, WinslowAbstained: O'MalleyLeft out of this vote: Craig Spadafora (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Abstain: 1- O'Malley Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Sica)
Paper 368-22
Enroll as amended the ordinance to the City Council: Order: Be it ordained that Section 11.08 (Streets and Sidewalks) of the MCC be amended by adding Section 11.08.200 to address markings on the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Winslow)
Paper 253-22
Take from the table the paper 253-22 to the City Council: Petition: National Grid, 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA, Plan #30543076 Commercial Street - National Grid to install beginning at...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that Paper 253-22 be taken from the table to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that Paper 253-22 be taken from the table to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Hayes)
Grant the petition: Petition: National Grid, 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA, Plan #30543076 Commercial Street - National Grid to install beginning at a point approximately 350 feet...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Petition be granted with a condition that the re-paving is done zipper to zipper, providing for 90 day time certain along with the normal conditions standard with this type of job which are that the street and sidewalk is restored back to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and that the Engineer is called when Dig Safe is notified.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Petition be granted with a condition that the re-paving is done zipper to zipper, providing for 90 day time certain along with the normal conditions standard with this type of job which are that the street and sidewalk is restored back to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and that the Engineer is called when Dig Safe is notified. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
Paper 366-22
Take from the table the paper 366-22 to the City Council: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, 1101 Turnpike Street; North Andover, MA, W.O. No. 30630187 Elwell Street to...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that Paper 366-22 be taken from the table to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that Paper 366-22 be taken from the table to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Grant the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, 1101 Turnpike Street; North Andover, MA, W.O. No. 30630187 Elwell Street to install 1 SO pole beginning at a point...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Petition be granted with the normal conditions standard with this type of job which are that the street and sidewalk is restored back to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and that the Engineer is called when Dig Safe is notified.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Petition be granted with the normal conditions standard with this type of job which are that the street and sidewalk is restored back to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and that the Engineer is called when Dig Safe is notified. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Murphy)
Paper 400-22
Take from the table the paper 400-22 to the City Council: Petition: Petition for joint or identical pole locations, Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that Paper 400-22 be taken from the table to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that Paper 400-22 be taken from the table to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Crowe)
Grant the petition: Petition: Petition for joint or identical pole locations, Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., WO No. 30620175 to locate poles...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted with the condition that National Grid would see to it that the sidewalk is repaired in a timely manner and that sidewalk is ADA compliant, that National Grid would be responsible for the removal and replacement of the cemetery's tree, National Grid will meet with Chris Rosa regarding tree safety, along with the normal conditions standard with this type of job which are that the street and sidewalk is restored back to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and that the Engineer is called when Dig Safe is notified.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted with the condition that National Grid would see to it that the sidewalk is repaired in a timely manner and that sidewalk is ADA compliant, that National Grid would be responsible for the removal and replacement of the cemetery's tree, National Grid will meet with Chris Rosa regarding tree safety, along with the normal conditions standard with this type of job which are that the street and sidewalk is restored back to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and that the Engineer is called when Dig Safe is notified. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Winslow)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: McDonald)
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