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January 3, 2023
7 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Paper 1-23
Approve the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of December 20, 2022
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 9-23
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That the Malden City Council and the Personnel and Appointments Committee will work with the City Human Resources Director to develop best practices and timelines for...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Linehan)
Paper 10-23
For reconsideration of Paper 315-22: Motion for Reconsideration: On the date of December 21, 2022, prior to the deadline of 9:18 P.M. per the previous evening’s adjournment of the City Council...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, for reconsideration of Paper 315-22.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, Simonelli, SpadaforaNo: Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, for reconsideration of Paper 315-22. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon Nay: 3- Colon Hayes, O'Malley and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 315-22
Table the question 3 of paper 315-22 to the City Council: Order: That MCC 12.12.190.A and 12.12.190.B be amended
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that question 3 of Paper 315-22 be tabled to the City Council.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowNo: SicaRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley left the meeting at 8:36 and returned at 8:53, missing four votes all of which were in regards to Paper 315-22." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that question 3 of Paper 315-22 be tabled to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Nay: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Winslow)
Paper 315-22 proposed amendment of Section 12.12.190.A and 12.12.190.B only regarding dimensional controls and parking requirements be enrolled to the City Council
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that Paper 315-22 proposed amendment of Section 12.12.190.A and 12.12.190.B only regarding dimensional controls and parking requirements be enrolled to the City Council.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley left the meeting at 8:36 and returned at 8:53, missing four votes all of which were in regards to Paper 315-22." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that Paper 315-22 proposed amendment of Section 12.12.190.A and 12.12.190.B only regarding dimensional controls and parking requirements be enrolled to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Suspend council rules for the purpose of ordaining. Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow A motion was made by Councillor Crowe...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe to suspend council rules for the purpose of ordaining. Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to ordain Paper 315-22 proposed amendment of Section 12.12.190.A and 12.12.190.B only regarding dimensional controls and parking requirements.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley left the meeting at 8:36 and returned at 8:53, missing four votes all of which were in regards to Paper 315-22." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe to suspend council rules for the purpose of ordaining. Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to ordain Paper 315-22 proposed amendment of Section 12.12.190.A and 12.12.190.B only regarding dimensional controls and parking requirements. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the meeting be adjourned. Councillor Sica left the meeting at 8:53. Meeting adjourned at 8:59.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowJadeane Sica is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Sica left the meeting at 8:53." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the meeting be adjourned. Councillor Sica left the meeting at 8:53. Meeting adjourned at 8:59. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: McDonald)
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