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April 14, 2020
13 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Zac Bears, Richard F. Caraviello, Adam Knight, Michael J. Marks, Nicole Morell, George A. Scarpelli, John C. Falco
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Records
Take paper 20-314
At 7:31 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take paper 20-314 (Councillor Bears second)-passed on roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:31 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take paper 20-314 (Councillor Bears second)-passed on roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval on the C-Paper — Paper 20-314: Resolution: the Medford City Councilor get a response from the City Engineer regarding the Council mandated curb to curb paving of all streets opened by any...
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval on the C-Paper (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved for approval on the C-Paper (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Refer the B-Paper to the Subcommittee on Public Works — Paper 20-314: Resolution: the Medford City Councilor get a response from the City Engineer regarding the Council mandated curb to curb...
Vice President Caraviello moved to refer the B-Paper to the Subcommittee on Public Works (Councillor Scarpelli second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Public Works on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved to refer the B-Paper to the Subcommittee on Public Works (Councillor Scarpelli second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Public Works on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Refer the main paper to the Subcommittee on Public Works — Paper 20-314: Resolution: the Medford City Councilor get a response from the City Engineer regarding the Council mandated curb to curb...
Councillor Marks moved to refer the main paper to the Subcommittee on Public Works (Councillor Bears second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Public Works on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to refer the main paper to the Subcommittee on Public Works (Councillor Bears second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Public Works on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:28 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 8:28 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Table until the next meeting — Paper 20-311: Resolution: the Medford City Council hold a moment of silence in his honor, and Be it further Resolved that the 4/14/2020 Medford City Council Meeting...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to table until the next meeting (Vice President Caraviello second)-tabled until the next meeting on a vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to table until the next meeting (Vice President Caraviello second)-tabled until the next meeting on a vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Table until the next meeting — Paper 20-312: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Paul Brogan on his recent passing
Councillor Scarpelli moved to table until the next meeting (Vice President Caraviello second)-tabled until the next meeting on a vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to table until the next meeting (Vice President Caraviello second)-tabled until the next meeting on a vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-313: Resolution: a moment of silence to held for long time Medford resident Margaret "Peggy" Small on her recent passing
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-315: Resolution: the City Administration provide an update on the Mayor's April 7th, 2020 executive action regarding the extension of the deadline to pay property taxes, the...
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Morell second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Morell second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Bears, second: Morell)
Reports of Committees
Table until the next meeting — Paper 20-042: March 31, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report to follow
Councillor Scarpelli moved to table until the next meeting (Vice President Caraviello second)-tabled on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to table until the next meeting (Vice President Caraviello second)-tabled on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-659 & 20-098: April 8, 2020 Subcommittee on Zoning Report. 19-659 and 20-042
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of April 7, 2020
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:40 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight marked absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight marked absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
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