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March 28, 2023
15 recorded votes, 7 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 117-23
Approve the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of March 14, 2023
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: McDonald)
Paper 118-23
Approve the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of March 21, 2023
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: McDonald)
Paper 121-23
Confirm the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: Vincent Miraglia of 40 Willard Street, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cemetery said term to expire March 1, 2028 Confirmation Required
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Winslow)
Paper 123-23
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Boston Gas dba National Grid, 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham W.O. #9000022058 to install a new natural gas Regulator Station on Summer Street near the...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be granted with conditions: 1. that the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified; 2. that the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works; 3. that the old equipment, including gas mains, gas pipes, regulator pit whether they are serving private homes or otherwise, be removed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be granted with conditions: 1. that the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified; 2. that the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works; 3. that the old equipment, including gas mains, gas pipes, regulator pit whether they are serving private homes or otherwise, be removed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Linehan)
It is the sense of the City Council that National Grid Gas & Electric provide a list of double poles and any...: Petition: Boston Gas dba National Grid, 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham W.O. #9000022058 to...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that it is the sense of the City Council that National Grid Gas & Electric provide a list of double poles and any abandoned gas lines as practicable.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that it is the sense of the City Council that National Grid Gas & Electric provide a list of double poles and any abandoned gas lines as practicable. The motion for the resolve carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Crowe)
Paper 139-23
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: That $1.3 million of available general fund free cash is appropriated to fund additional costs association with the improvements to Roosevelt Park
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
Yes: Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Hayes, O'MalleyLeft out of this vote: Paul Condon (excused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 8- Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow Nay: 2- Colon Hayes and O'Malley Excused: 1- Condon.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Sica)
Paper 140-23
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: $1,200,000 is appropriated to pay costs related to a change in scope of the Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project to excavate additional soils down...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Paul Condon (excused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow Excused: 1- Condon.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Sica)
Paper 142-23
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that they wish to invite Deborah Burke, Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, to appear to...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Winslow)
Paper 429-22
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.12.170 Recreation Programs/Recreation Coordinator be amended.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Paul Condon (excused).
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: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow Excused: 1- Condon.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 101-23
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $400,000 (Four Hundred Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Paul Condon (excused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow Excused: 1- Condon.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Simonelli)
Paper 102-23
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $550,000 (Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Paul Condon (excused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow Excused: 1- Condon.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O'Malley)
Paper 32-23
Take from the table the ordinance to the City Council: Be it hereby ordained by the City Council of the City of Malden as follows that MCC 11.12.010 REGULATION OF BICYCLE TRAILS is hereby amended...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be taken from the table to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be taken from the table to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Amend the ordinance: Be it hereby ordained by the City Council of the City of Malden as follows that MCC 11.12.010 REGULATION OF BICYCLE TRAILS is hereby amended by striking such section in its...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be amended.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Paul Condon (excused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow Excused: 1- Condon.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Enroll as amended the ordinance to the City Council: Be it hereby ordained by the City Council of the City of Malden as follows that MCC 11.12.010 REGULATION OF BICYCLE TRAILS is hereby amended by...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended to the City Council.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Paul Condon (excused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow Excused: 1- Condon.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Sica)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Crowe)
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