MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
January 9, 2018
27 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Richard F. Caraviello, Frederick N. Dello Russo, John C. Falco, Adam Knight, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Michael J. Marks, George A. Scarpelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Records
Lungo-Koehn to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole
Lungo-Koehn to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Lungo-Koehn to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Paper take it first reading — Paper 18-019: Mayor’s request: approve of the following Amendments to Revised Ordinances entitled, "Compensation Plans and Leave Ordinances," Chapter 66,...
Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo that paper take it first reading on a roll call of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo that paper take it first reading on a roll call of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-020: December 29, 2017
Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Suspension of the rules to allow a citizen from 314 Winthrop St to address the Council on snow plowing issues in his neighborhood
Councillor Lungo-Koehn motioned for suspension of the rules to allow a citizen from 314 Winthrop St to address the Council on snow plowing issues in his neighborhood-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn motioned for suspension of the rules to allow a citizen from 314 Winthrop St to address the Council on snow plowing issues in his neighborhood-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-036: Resolution: the DPW Commissioner take into account on where the Plowing complaints are coming from and who is doing the plowing inhouse or contractors and who...
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Revert to regular order of business
Councillor Knight motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
From the floor as amended — Paper 18-021: Resolution: the Medford City Council request the Mayor keep the lights on the trees in Medford Square until further notice
Upon motion by President Caraviello from the floor as amended -passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by President Caraviello from the floor as amended -passed.” (Motion: Caraviello)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-022: Resolution: the administration provide the Medford City Council with an update as it relates to the hiring of a traffic engineer At 8:00 PM President Caraviello...
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Suspension of the rules to address Reports Due
Councillor Knight motioned for suspension of the rules to address Reports Due-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight motioned for suspension of the rules to address Reports Due-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
No complaints have been lodged against Medford Associates LLC in particular Wegmans that the next review be the 90 day review on February 13, 2018
Upon motion by Councillor Knights that no complaints have been lodged against Medford Associates LLC in particular Wegmans that the next review be the 90 day review on February 13, 2018-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knights that no complaints have been lodged against Medford Associates LLC in particular Wegmans that the next review be the 90 day review on February 13, 2018-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
No complaints have been lodged against Annies during the completion of the 180 review and Annies go to the next level of their extended Hours
Upon motion by Councillor Knight that no complaints have been lodged against Annies during the completion of the 180 review and Annies go to the next level of their extended Hours-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight that no complaints have been lodged against Annies during the completion of the 180 review and Annies go to the next level of their extended Hours-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
The 90- day review be tabled for further information
Upon motion by Councillor Knight that the 90- day review be tabled for further information-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight that the 90- day review be tabled for further information-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the Clerk
Councillor Scarpelli motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the Clerk-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the Clerk-passed.” (Motion: Scarpelli)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-027: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Walter Buckley on his election to the position of President of Medford Firefighters Local 1032
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-028: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Michael Lutkevich on his recent election to the position of Vice President of the Medford Firefighters Loca
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-029: Falco Be It Resolved the Medford City Council request the Code Enforcement Officer enforce the Snow Removal ordinance at the Dunkin Donuts on Hight Street and H
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-030: Resolution: the City Administration provide the council with an update on the status of the turnout gear, purchase of heavy duty dryers and the Training Tower
Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed.” (Motion: Marks)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-031: Resolution: the tree at 91 Warren St., be removed by National Grid in the interest of public safety
Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed.” (Motion: Marks)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-032: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for long time Medford resident Francis Martin Jr on his recent passing
Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed.” (Motion: Marks)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-033: Falco and President Caraviello Be It resolved the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Karen Piro on her recent passing
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-024: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its sincere and deepest condolences to the family of Colleen Hallisey, owner of Colleens
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-026: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Colleen Hallisey on her recent passing
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-025: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its sincere condolences to the family of Dorothy Tucker
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Suspension of the rules to allow a citizen discuss the Recycling Schedule
Vice President Dello Russo motioned for suspension of the rules to allow a citizen discuss the Recycling Schedule-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Dello Russo motioned for suspension of the rules to allow a citizen discuss the Recycling Schedule-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-034: Resolution: the City Administration looks into extending the Christmas Tree Pick by another week due to the inclement weather
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-035: Resolution: the provide a funding mechanism on funding the upgrade of the Chambers video equipment and the two rooms for video streaming
Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed.” (Motion: Marks)
Council Papers in Committee
Councillor Scarpelli reviewed the records and found them to be in order and approved
Councillor Scarpelli reviewed the records and found them to be in order and approved-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli reviewed the records and found them to be in order and approved-passed.” (Motion: Scarpelli)
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