MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
January 23, 2018
18 recorded votes, 17 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
Communications from the Mayor
The Loan order takes its first reading — Paper 18-044: Resolution: to meet this appropriation, the City Treasurer, with approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said sum under and pursuant...
Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo that the Loan order takes its first reading on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed to take its first reading
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo that the Loan order takes its first reading on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed to take its first reading.” (Motion: Russo)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-047: Resolution: Medford's State Delegation provide the City with an update and timeline on the acquisition of State Land for the Medford Fire Department Training Tower
Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-048: Resolution: the Council President call for a Committee of the Whole meeting with the administration and Fire Chief to discuss a Capital Improvement Plan for the...
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 18-049: Resolution: the City Treasurer provide the bond schedule and ratio to 20 years to the Council and what is coming off the rolls this year
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Suspension of the rules to allow a citizen from Harris Rd and address papers in the possession of the Clerk
Vice President Dello Russo motioned for suspension of the rules to allow a citizen from Harris Rd and address papers in the possession of the Clerk-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 from Harris Rd and address papers in the possession of the Clerk-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-050: Resolution: a Committee of the Whole meeting be called with Park Medford and the Liaison to Park Medford from City Hall to discuss ticketing, towing, appeals...
Upon motion by Councillor Caraviello-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Caraviello-passed.” (Motion: Caraviello)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-051: Resolution: the DPW Director provide the Council with a cost analysis of implementing a permanent street sweeping program schedule with signage on every street...
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)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-045: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council request the City Solicitor draft a city zoning ordinance enabling the establishment of the tap rooms, breweries and beer
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 18-046: Resolution: posting of such be read into the City Council record at each meeting proceeding February 6th, 2018, published on the City website, and publicized...
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)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-053: Resolution: the DPW create a Pothole patrol to address the many pot hole around the Community a) Amended by Councillor Lungo-Koehn that DPW Commissioner report...
Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended-passed.” (Motion: Marks)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-054: Resolution: the poles at the stop signs at Murray Hill Road and Fells Ave as well as Grover and Murray Hill Road be painted yellow in the interest of public...
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-055: Resolution: the Department of Public Works place a sign showing where Medford starts on Murray Hill Rd
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-056: Resolution: the Medford City Council wish Lorraine Miles a Happy 75 th Birthday
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 18-057: Resolution: one of every 3 or 4 traffic Commission meetings be held at a time that is convenient for our residents
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-058: Resolution: speeding be enforced on Ashland Street Be It further resolved that the speed monitor sign be placed on Ashland street in the interest of public...
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)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-059: Scarpelli and Falco Be It resolved the Medford City Council request the MPD Traffic Division conduct directed patrols on Murray Hill Road during rush hours peri
Upon motion by Councillor Falco-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-059: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Christopher Morris on his recent passing
Upon motion Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-060: Resolution: the Medford City Council offer its sincere condolences to the family of Joseph Teta, longtime Medford resident and member of the Auxiliary Police Be...
Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
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