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September 5, 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
Public Comment
That the public comment period be extended with the compromise that each additional speaker be granted one minute for their comments
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the public comment period be extended with the compromise that each additional speaker be granted one minute for their comments.
The minutes give only the count (10-1), not who voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the public comment period be extended with the compromise that each additional speaker be granted one minute for their comments. The motion carried by a 10-1 vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: O'Malley)
Paper 289-23
Approve the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of June 27, 2023
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Hearings, Petitions, Memorials And Remonstrances
Grant the petition
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted with the following 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 with the area patched first with a temporary binder coat for 3-6 months, then a permanent topcoat via infrared machine to melt the existing and new roadway surfaces together, (3) that all work is to be completed by National Grid, and (4) when possible this work will be performed at night and accompanied by a police detail.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted with the following 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 with the area patched first with a temporary binder coat for 3-6 months, then a permanent topcoat via infrared machine to melt the existing and new roadway surfaces together, (3) that all work is to be completed by National Grid, and (4) when possible this work will be performed at night and accompanied by a police detail. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Winslow)
Paper 302-23
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 11.28.010 Municipal Storm Drainage System is hereby amended by striking sections A, B, and...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council. Councillors Condon and Sica were not present at the time of this vote.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'MalleyAbstained: Condon, Sica
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council. Councillors Condon and Sica were not present at the time of this vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow Nay: 1- O'Malley Abstain: 2- Sica and Condon.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 303-23
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 11.28.020 Storm Water Management and Land Disturbance Regulation is hereby amended by...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council. Councillors Condon and Sica were not present at the time of this vote.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'MalleyAbstained: Condon, Sica
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council. Councillors Condon and Sica were not present at the time of this vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow Nay: 1- O'Malley Abstain: 2- Sica and Condon.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 304-23
Refer the order to a joint session of Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committee: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.20.020 Elected Officials Salary...
A motion was made by Council President Murphy, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Order be referred to a joint session of Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Council President Murphy, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Order be referred to a joint session of Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: McDonald)
Paper 305-23
Refer the order to a joint session of Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committee: Order: That the sum of $22,500.00 is transferred from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Executive Salaries...
A motion was made by Council President Murphy, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Order be referred to a joint session of Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Council President Murphy, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Order be referred to a joint session of Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: McDonald)
Paper 306-23
Adopt the order: Order: At the call of the President, allowable by Council Rule 1.04 and with the majority of the Body in agreement, a special meeting of the Malden City Council shall be held on...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: O'Malley)
Paper 307-23
Adopt the order: Order: That the following non-binding question be included on the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election ballot, subject to review, edit and approval of the City Clerk and City...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Murphy, Sica, SpadaforaNo: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Order be adopted. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 3- Murphy, Sica and Spadafora Nay: 8- McDonald, Simonelli, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 308-23
Adopt the order: Order: That the following non-binding question be included on the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election ballot, subject to review, edit and approval of the City Clerk and City...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Murphy, Sica, SpadaforaNo: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Order be adopted. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 3- Murphy, Sica and Spadafora Nay: 8- McDonald, Simonelli, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 311-23
Amend the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that the City Engineer and Transportation Planner meet with the Public Works Committee to report on (1) efforts to create...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be amended to strike 'meet with the Public Works Committee' and replace with 'appear before the Full Council'.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be amended to strike 'meet with the Public Works Committee' and replace with 'appear before the Full Council'. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Pass as amended the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that the City Engineer and Transportation Planner meet with the Public Works Committee to report on (1) efforts to...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: O'Malley)
Paper 312-23
Amend the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that we support the work done by the Mass State Ethics Commission to educate our employees and enforce Mass State...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be amended by striking the words 'and discourages the public criticism of any employee who has provided such testimony'. Councillors Colon-Hayes and O'Malley were not present at the time of this vote.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowAbstained: Hayes, O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be amended by striking the words 'and discourages the public criticism of any employee who has provided such testimony'. Councillors Colon-Hayes and O'Malley were not present at the time of this vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Abstain: 2- Colon Hayes and O'Malley.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Pass as amended the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that we support the work done by the Mass State Ethics Commission to educate our employees and enforce Mass...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Resolution be passed as amended.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowNo: LinehanAbstained: Hayes, O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Resolution be passed as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow Nay: 1- Linehan Abstain: 2- Colon Hayes and O'Malley.” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: O'Malley)
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