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March 27, 2018
15 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
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Knight to proceed into executive session
Knight to proceed into executive session-passed
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From the minutes
“Knight to proceed into executive session-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-316: Resolution: City Solicitor Rumley send the City Council an opinion as to what the process is to pass a moratorium to delay the opening of a retail marijuana...
Upon motion by Councillor Falco-passed
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“Upon motion by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-317: Resolution: the administration provide the City Council with a projection of Free Cash spending for the remainder of FY 2018 and the anticipated spending for FY...
Upon motion by Councillor Falco-passed
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“Upon motion by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Falco)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-318: Resolution: the administration issue an updated version of the 5-year Capital Plan that consists of an overview of the Capital Plan, Project Name, Project...
Upon motion by Councillor Falco as amended-passed
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“Upon motion by Councillor Falco as amended-passed.” (Motion: Falco)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-319: Resolution: the Mayor put a hold on the present plan to rebuild the Medford Police Station as a singular project and consider constructing a new complex that...
Upon motion by Councillor Falco as amended on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 in the negative (Dello Russo)-passed 18-320-Offered by Councillor Marks Be It Resolved that a moment of silence be held for long time Medford resident Shirley Carr on her recent passing.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco as amended on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 in the negative (Dello Russo)-passed 18-320-Offered by Councillor Marks Be It Resolved that a moment of silence be held for long time Medford resident Shirley Carr on her recent passing..” (Motion: Falco)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-320: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for long time Medford resident Shirley Carr on her recent passing
Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended-passed
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“Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended-passed.” (Motion: Marks)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-321: Whereas, on March 22, 1998 Pompeo & Sons Insurance Agency in West Medford Square held its grand opening, and
Upon motion by Councillor Knight as amended-passed
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“Upon motion by Councillor Knight as amended-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the Clerk
Councillor Knight motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the Clerk-passed
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“Councillor Knight motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the Clerk-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-322: Resolution: the Medford City Council commend Medford High School student Exsandrine Jean Marie for her heroic efforts and quick thinking that helped save a 2-...
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
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“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-323: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Linda Coletti on the occasion of her retirement from the City of Medford
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
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“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-324: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Assistant City Clerk Dorothy Donehey on the occasion of her retirement
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
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“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-325: Resolution: the Medford Police Department 2- way radio be discussed Addressing the Council Leo Sacco, Police Chief Harold MacGilvary, President Patrolmen Union...
Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended-passed
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“Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended-passed.” (Motion: Marks)
The committee report be adopted and paper 18- 312 be approved
Upon motion by Councillor Falco that the committee report be adopted and paper 18- 312 be approved on a roll call vote of 5 in the affirmative, 1 voting present (Knight) and 1 absent (Dello-Russo)-passed 18-326-Offerd by Councillor Dello Russo Be It Resolved the Medford City Council offer sincere condolences to the family of Rev.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliAbstained: KnightThe records list Frederick N. Dello Russo as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco that the committee report be adopted and paper 18- 312 be approved on a roll call vote of 5 in the affirmative, 1 voting present (Knight) and 1 absent (Dello-Russo)-passed 18-326-Offerd by Councillor Dello Russo Be It Resolved the Medford City Council offer sincere condolences to the family of Rev..” (Motion: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-326: Offerd by Councillor Dello Russo Be It Resolved the Medford City Council offer sincere condolences to the family of Rev. Dennis A. Dever former pastor of Saint
Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo - passed
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“Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo - passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Records
Table — Records of the meeting of March 20, 2018
Councillor Lungo-Koehn motioned to table-Tabled
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“Councillor Lungo-Koehn motioned to table-Tabled.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
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