MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
May 29, 2018
30 recorded votes, 27 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The records list Frederick N. Dello Russo as absent.
Present: Richard F. Caraviello, John C. Falco, Adam Knight, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Michael J. Marks, George A. Scarpelli
Absent: Frederick N. Dello Russo
Every vote, in order
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The paper be referred to the Committee of the Whole for meeting to be set up in two weeks before implementation of the program — Paper 18-458: Resolution: the Medford City Council receive an...
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended that the paper be referred to the Committee of the Whole for meeting to be set up in two weeks before implementation of the program-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended that the paper be referred to the Committee of the Whole for meeting to be set up in two weeks before implementation of the program-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
The resolution of support be sent to Medford's State Delegation — Paper 18-459: Resolution: the Medford City Council support H4394 and S2443 to provide early screening and appropriate instruction...
Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Knight that the resolution of support be sent to Medford's State Delegation-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Knight that the resolution of support be sent to Medford's State Delegation-passed.” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-459: Resolution: the Medford City Council support H4394 and S2443 to provide early screening and appropriate instruction of students with dyslexia
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-418: Amend Ch 66 Personnel Police $395,928 Retroactive funds
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco on a roll call Vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 absent (Dello Russo)-passed
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco on a roll call Vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 absent (Dello Russo)-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 absent (Dello Russo)-passed
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 absent (Dello Russo)-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-393: Loan Order Infiltration & Inflow Improvements$1,047,000
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco on a roll call Vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 absent (Dello Russo)-passed
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco on a roll call Vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 absent (Dello Russo)-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Severe the paper — Paper 18-393: Loan Order Infiltration & Inflow Improvements$1,047,000
Councillor Lungo-Koehn motioned to severe the paper-passed I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the following on recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee: Requesting the appropriation of $80,265 from the CPA Fund General Reserve to the City of Medford Mayor's Office for renovations to the Condon Shell.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn motioned to severe the paper-passed I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the following on recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee: Requesting the appropriation of $80,265 from the CPA Fund General Reserve to the City of Medford Mayor's Office for renovations to the Condon Shell..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-393: Mayor’s request: approve the following on recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee: Requesting the appropriation of $80,265 from the CPA...
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed (Dello Russo Absent)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Dello Russo Absent”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed (Dello Russo Absent).” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Upon motion Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli- passed (Councillor Lungo-Koehn Voting present, Dello Russo absent)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Councillor Lungo-Koehn Voting present, Dello Russo absent”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli- passed (Councillor Lungo-Koehn Voting present, Dello Russo absent).” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco- passed (Dello Russo Absent)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Dello Russo Absent”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco- passed (Dello Russo Absent).” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco- passed (Dello Russo Absent)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Dello Russo Absent”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco- passed (Dello Russo Absent).” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-393: Mayor’s request: approve the following on recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee: Requesting the appropriation of $80,265 from the CPA...
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco as amended-passed (Dello Russo Absent)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Dello Russo Absent”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco as amended-passed (Dello Russo Absent).” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-393: Mayor’s request: approve the following on recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee: Requesting the appropriation of $80,265 from the CPA...
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli- passed (Dello Russo Absent)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Dello Russo Absent”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli- passed (Dello Russo Absent).” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco- passed (Dello Russo Absent)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Dello Russo Absent”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco- passed (Dello Russo Absent).” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco- passed (Dello Russo Absent and Lungo-Koehn- Opposed)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Dello Russo Absent and Lungo-Koehn- Opposed”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco- passed (Dello Russo Absent and Lungo-Koehn- Opposed).” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco- passed (Dello Russo Absent and Lungo-Koehn- Opposed)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Dello Russo Absent and Lungo-Koehn- Opposed”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco- passed (Dello Russo Absent and Lungo-Koehn- Opposed).” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco on a vote of 4 in the affirmative, 2 in the negative
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, ScarpelliNo: Lungo-Koehn, MarksThe records’ parenthesis is not closed (“2 in the negative (Marks, Lungo-Koehn and 1 absent (Dello Russo)”); read as Councillors Marks and Lungo-Koehn voting no and Vice President Dello Russo absent, which matches the roll call (Dello Russo absent) and the count.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco on a vote of 4 in the affirmative, 2 in the negative.” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli- passed (Dello Russo absent)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Dello Russo absent”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli- passed (Dello Russo absent).” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
The Committee Report be adopted — Paper 18-393: Mayor’s request: approve the following on recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee: Requesting the appropriation of $80,265 from...
Upon motion by Councillor Scarpelli, seconded by Councillor Falco that the Committee Report be adopted-Adopted
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Scarpelli, seconded by Councillor Falco that the Committee Report be adopted-Adopted.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-460: Resolution: the Medford City Council be provided an update with regards to staffing at Medford Media Access Station
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Scarpelli)
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 18-462: Resolution: the DPW Director and City Engineer looks into the sidewalk concerns at 371-385 Lawrence Rd
Upon motion by Councillor Scarpelli, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Scarpelli, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-463: Resolution: the Mayor report back to the Council whether or not the current agreement between the DCR and the City of Medford authorizes the City oversight and...
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-464: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for long time Medford resident Joyce Pompeo on her recent passing a) Amended by Councillor Marks that the Council...
Upon motion by Councillor Marks, seconded by Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks, seconded by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Reports of Committees
The Committee report be adopted and refer to Community Development Board for their recommendations
Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Knight that the Committee report be adopted and refer to Community Development Board for their recommendations-Adopted/passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Knight that the Committee report be adopted and refer to Community Development Board for their recommendations-Adopted/passed.” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Committee report be adopted — Paper 18-453: Committee of the whole meeting report may
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli that committee report be adopted-Adopted
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli that committee report be adopted-Adopted.” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
The committee report be adopted — Paper 18-454: Committee of the whole meeting report may
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli that the committee report be adopted-Adopted
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli that the committee report be adopted-Adopted.” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Suspension of the rules to take committee of the whole report out of committee from earlier this evening
Councillor Falco motioned for suspension of the rules to take committee of the whole report out of committee from earlier this evening-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco motioned for suspension of the rules to take committee of the whole report out of committee from earlier this evening-passed.” (Motion: Falco)
The Committee report be adopted and refer to the Community Development Board for their recommendations
Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn that the Committee report be adopted and refer to the Community Development Board for their recommendations-Adopted/passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn that the Committee report be adopted and refer to the Community Development Board for their recommendations-Adopted/passed.” (Motion: Falco, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Records
Table — Records of the meeting of May 22, 2018
Councillor Scarpelli motioned to table-Tabled
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli motioned to table-Tabled.” (Motion: Scarpelli)
From the Medford City Council’s official records (its minutes), posted in the city’s Municode document library (Council Records) and on its CivicClerk meeting portal. We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Medford (medfordma.org), cropped from the captioned 2026 City Council photo on the official City Council page (Gotta Know Media). Justin Tseng: Harvard Law School. Former councilors show initials.
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