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February 13, 2018
14 recorded votes, 12 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
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-084: Request for expenditure from law department claims over
Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 present (Scarpelli)-passed
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, RussoAbstained: Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 present (Scarpelli)-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
The loan order takes its 3 rd and final reading to be ordained
Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo that the loan order takes its 3 rd and final reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo that the loan order takes its 3 rd and final reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-.” (Motion: Russo)
In the 90- day review, no complaints were issued and find that Medford Associates LLC has completed the review process and proceed to the next level
Councillor Scarpelli motioned that in the 90- day review, no complaints were issued and find that Medford Associates LLC has completed the review process and proceed to the next level-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli motioned that in the 90- day review, no complaints were issued and find that Medford Associates LLC has completed the review process and proceed to the next level-passed.” (Motion: Scarpelli)
Revert to regular order of business
Councillor Lungo-Koehn motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 18-080: Resolution: the Fire Department vehicles be discussed
Upon motion by Councillor Knight as amended on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed 18-081-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council receive a cost analysis on one per week recycling pick up verses the current rates.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight as amended on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed 18-081-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council receive a cost analysis on one per week recycling pick up verses the current rates..” (Motion: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-081: Resolution: the Medford City Council receive a cost analysis on one per week recycling pick up verses the current rates
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)
The paper be referred to the Sub Committee on Environmental Affairs — Paper 18-082: Resolution: the Environment and Energy office start a spreadsheet to compile a list of those who want to opt out...
Upon motion that the paper be referred to the Sub Committee on Environmental Affairs on a roll call vote of 3 in the affirmative (Falco, Lungo-Koehn, Scarpelli) and 4 in the negative-Motion Failed
Yes: Falco, Lungo-Koehn, ScarpelliNo: Caraviello, Knight, Marks, Russo
From the minutes
“Upon motion that the paper be referred to the Sub Committee on Environmental Affairs on a roll call vote of 3 in the affirmative (Falco, Lungo-Koehn, Scarpelli) and 4 in the negative-Motion Failed.”
Approval as amended — Paper 18-083: Resolution: the Medford City Council be given a list of all the locations Medford stores excess snow
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 papers in the possession of the Clerk
Vice President Dello Russo 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
“Vice President Dello Russo motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the Clerk-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-085: Resolution: the Medford City Council instruct that the Medford Police and Park Medford enforce the overnight commercial vehicle parking restrictions at Brooks...
Upon motion by Vice president Dello Russo as amended-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Vice president Dello Russo as amended-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-086: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Serge Clivio on his recent Retirement after 29 years as Head Football Coach of Arlington Catholic High Scho
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 18-087: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council request MassDot provide the Council with the Bid package, construction plans and project specifications regarding the Bo
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 18-088: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for longtime Medford resident Rosalie Woods on her recent passing a) Amended by Councillor Marks that tonight's meeting...
Upon motion by Councillor Knight as amended-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight as amended-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Records
Table the records — Records of the meeting of January 30, 2018
Councillor Marks motioned to table the records-Tabled
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks motioned to table the records-Tabled.” (Motion: Marks)
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