MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 23, 2018
27 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Frederick N. Dello Russo absent.
Present: John C. Falco, Adam Knight, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Michael J. Marks, George A. Scarpelli, Richard F. Caraviello
Absent: Frederick N. Dello Russo
Every vote, in order
Records
Suspend the rules
At 7:01, Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules (Councillor Falco second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:01, Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules (Councillor Falco second)- passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval — Paper 18-646: Request for expenditure from law department claims over
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 18-647: Request for expenditure from law department claims over
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Reports of Committees
Approval — Paper 18-651: Resolution: the Administration develop, implement and present to the City Council a capital plan to address the recommendations for fire
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Lungo-Koehn second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in the affirmative, zero in the negative and Vice President Dello Russo absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Lungo-Koehn second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in the affirmative, zero in the negative and Vice President Dello Russo absent..” (Motion: Falco, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval — Paper 18-652: Resolution: the City establish a Facilities Maintenance Department for the purpose of maintenance, repair and upkeep of City property, including the six fire stations in...
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in the affirmative, zero in the negative and Vice President Dello Russo absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in the affirmative, zero in the negative and Vice President Dello Russo absent..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 18-653: Resolution: the Administration immediately approve and designate the proposed site adjacent to Medford High School, supported by firefighters and by the senior leadership...
Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in the affirmative, zero in the negative and Vice President Dello Russo absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in the affirmative, zero in the negative and Vice President Dello Russo absent..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Councillor Lungo-Koehn requested a separate vote on her amendment (b) to the Committee of the Whole report, requesting that Building Commissioner Paul Mochi visit Station 4 (Riverside Avenue),...
Councillor Lungo-Koehn requested a separate vote on her amendment (b) to the Committee of the Whole report, requesting that Building Commissioner Paul Mochi visit Station 4 (Riverside Avenue), inspect the ceiling in the bunk room, and report back to the Council on his findings; Councillor Lungo-Koehn offered an additional amendment asking the Administration to explain why the ceiling had not been repaired after more than a year (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in the affirmative, zero in the negative, and Vice President Dello Russo absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn requested a separate vote on her amendment (b) to the Committee of the Whole report, requesting that Building Commissioner Paul Mochi visit Station 4 (Riverside Avenue), inspect the ceiling in the bunk room, and report back to the Council on his findings; Councillor Lungo-Koehn offered an additional amendment asking the Administration to explain why the ceiling had not been repaired after more than a year (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in the affirmative, zero in the negative, and Vice President Dello Russo absent..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Approval on the Committee of the Whole report as amended (see amendments above) — Paper 18-588: Councillor Lungo-Koehn requested a separate vote on her amendment (b) to the Committee of the Whole...
Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval on the Committee of the Whole report as amended (see amendments above) (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval on the Committee of the Whole report as amended (see amendments above) (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Revert back to regular business
At 7:48 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert back to regular business (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:48 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert back to regular business (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 18-625: Resolution: the Medford City Council dedicate a portion of the October 23 Council Meeting for the purpose of updates on Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Lungo-Koehn second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Lungo-Koehn second)- passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval — Paper 18-640: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the Administration provide an updated organizational chart, including direct dial, email and brief statement of...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-641: Resolution: the Medford City Council receive an update from the administration and Medford Public Library with regards to the timeline of fundraising and new build
Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Falco second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Falco second)- passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Falco)
Suspend the rules
At 9:03, Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved to suspend the rules (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:03, Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved to suspend the rules (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-644: Resolution: the Administration reach out to National Grid and request that National Grid do everything in their power to secure the gas main on Harvard Street...
Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Marks second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Marks second)- passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 18-643: Resolution: the Medford City Council set up a Committee of the W hole meeting to discuss and implement an ordinance to help alleviate the gas leaks within our community...
Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Scarpelli)
Revert to regular business at 9:57 p.m
Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved to revert to regular business at 9:57 p.m. (Councillor Falco second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved to revert to regular business at 9:57 p.m. (Councillor Falco second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Falco)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-642: Resolution: the camera system within the Council Chambers be once and for all fixed as each week there is a different issue and viewers of all meetings that are...
Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Falco second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Falco second)- passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 18-645: Resolution: the City of Medford inquire with the Medford Vocational School about the possibility of building a bus shelter for the Roosevelt Circle MBTA bus stop
Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 18-650: Resolution: the City of Medford DPW remove the remaining base of the fire box that still remains in front of 201 Salem Street in the interest of public safety
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Take papers in the hands of the Clerk
Councillor Scarpelli moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-654: Resolution: the City Council get an update from our State Delegation with the rumors of a new ice rink being proposed next to the Flynn Rink
Councillor Scarpelli (Councillor Marks second)-referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli (Councillor Marks second)-referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Environment..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 18-655: Resolution: the Medford City Council recognize Angelo Licausi for his many years of service to the students of Medford
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 18-656: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Fire Chief Frank Giliberti on serving as Fire Chief for 20 years
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Reports of Committees
Approval of the report as amended — Paper 18-656: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Fire Chief Frank Giliberti on serving as Fire Chief for 20 years
Councillor Knight moved for approval of the report as amended (Councillor Falco second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval of the report as amended (Councillor Falco second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Accept the Committee report — Paper 18-050: Committee of the whole meeting report wednesday, october
Councillor Scarpelli moved to accept the Committee report (Councillor Falco second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to accept the Committee report (Councillor Falco second)- passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of October 16, 2018
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:42 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 10:42 p.m. (Councillor Falco second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 10:42 p.m. (Councillor Falco second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
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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