MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
March 20, 2018
16 recorded votes, 15 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 18-293: Appropriate $494,000 Fund Security Project & Technology costs
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn on a roll call vote of 2 in the affirmative (Lungo-Koehn, Marks) and 5 in the negative-
Yes: Lungo-Koehn, MarksNo: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Russo, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn on a roll call vote of 2 in the affirmative (Lungo-Koehn, Marks) and 5 in the negative-.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Upon motion by Councillor Marks on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative- amendment passed d) Amended by Councillor Lungo-Koehn that the School Department provide financial statement and budget actuals for the entire school department.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative- amendment passed d) Amended by Councillor Lungo-Koehn that the School Department provide financial statement and budget actuals for the entire school department..” (Motion: Marks)
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 in the negative (Dello Russo)-
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 in the negative (Dello Russo)-.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Paper 18-293 be approved as amended — Paper 18-293: Appropriate $494,000 Fund Security Project & Technology costs
Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo that paper 18-293 be approved as amended on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 in the negative (Lungo-Koehn)-passed
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, Russo, ScarpelliNo: Lungo-Koehn
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo that paper 18-293 be approved as amended on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 in the negative (Lungo-Koehn)-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Table — Paper 18-312: Mayor’s request: approves the appropriation of Free Cash in the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($127,000) to fund workers...
Councillor Marks motioned to table-Tabled
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks motioned to table-Tabled.” (Motion: Marks)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-311: Petition for Common Victualler License by Moustafa Osman, 126 Warren St, Arlington, MA for Alsalam LLC dba Baity at 84 Spring St, Medford, MA
Upon motion by Councillor Scarpelli-Granted
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Scarpelli-Granted.” (Motion: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-309: Resolution: the information regarding the City of Medford's outreach program be more publicized with regards to who works in the office, what help is available, etc
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 18-307: Mayor’s request: confirms the appointment of Casey Hagerty of 43 Ashcroft Road for a one-year term to the Community Preservation Committee
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 18-304: Resolution: the administration explain in writing how that has changed to date
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 in the negative (Dello Russo)-passed
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 in the negative (Dello Russo)-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Revert to regular order of business
Councillor Scarpelli motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed.” (Motion: Scarpelli)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-302: Resolution: the Medford City Council be updated with regards to the plans for the New Medford Police station
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 18-303: Resolution: the Medford City Council be updated with regards to the proposed site of the new Medford Police station and the soil studied
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)
Revert to regular order of business
Councillor Scarpelli motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed.” (Motion: Scarpelli)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-305: Resolution: the estimated projected cost spreadsheet we were given last Tuesday, March 5, 2018, be broken down further as to what will transpire or take place...
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 18-310: Resolution: the Traffic Commission review the request to install "2 Hour Parking Only" signs Monday-Sunday 10am to 8pm in front of 182 Main St
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 18-313: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council extends its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Francis "Frank" Falvey on his 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)
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