MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
July 28, 2020
49 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
Hearings
Reject the zoning amendment
Councillor Knight moved to reject the zoning amendment (Councillor Scarpelli second)-amendment rejected on a roll call vote of seven in favor of rejecting and zero opposed to rejecting.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to reject the zoning amendment (Councillor Scarpelli second)-amendment rejected on a roll call vote of seven in favor of rejecting and zero opposed to rejecting..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Continue as amended
Councillor Knight moved to continue as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-continued as amended, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to continue as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-continued as amended, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-478: Hearing on a petition from Tufts University for permission to install an electrical transmission line beneath Boston Avenue near the intersection of College Avenue
Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Table until the end of the meeting — Paper 20-479: PETITION FOR GRANT OF LOCATION, NATIONAL GRID, INC., OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS AND VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC
Councillor Marks moved to table until the end of the meeting (Vice President Caraviello second)-tabled until the end of the meeting on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to table until the end of the meeting (Vice President Caraviello second)-tabled until the end of the meeting on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Table until the end of the meeting — Paper 20-480: Hearing on a petition from National Grid
Councillor Marks moved to table until the end of the meeting (Councillor Knight second)-tabled until the end of the meeting on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to table until the end of the meeting (Councillor Knight second)-tabled until the end of the meeting on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Table until the end of the meeting — Paper 20-481: Hearing on a petition from Comcast Cable Communications
Councillor Knight moved to table until the end of the meeting (Councillor Bears second)-tabled until the end of the meeting on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table until the end of the meeting (Councillor Bears second)-tabled until the end of the meeting on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 20-484: Resolution: the Medford City Council hold a Committee of the Whole to discuss the future of the Medford Fire Headquarters with representatives from the Mayor's Taskforce,...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 20-485: Resolution: the City Clerk be directed, per Section 2-592 of the Ordinances of the City of Medford, to provide the Medford City Council with copies of any...
Councillor Marks moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Approval on the main paper — Paper 20-485: Resolution: the City Clerk be directed, per Section 2-592 of the Ordinances of the City of Medford, to provide the Medford City Council with copies of...
Councillor Knight moved for approval on the main paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval on the main paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-486: Resolution: the Medford City Council receive a report from the chief of Police regarding the events of July 4th
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-488: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Elaine Honeycutt on her recent passing
Councillor Knight moved for approval, (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval, (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Name tonight's meeting in honor of Elaine Honeycutt
Councillor Marks further moved to name tonight's meeting in honor of Elaine Honeycutt (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks further moved to name tonight's meeting in honor of Elaine Honeycutt (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Receive and place on file — Paper 20-489: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the City Administration meet with the Hormel Commission and the leadership of Arlington Catholic High...
Councillor Knight moved to receive and place on file (Vice President Caraviello second)-received and placed on file on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to receive and place on file (Vice President Caraviello second)-received and placed on file on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Suspend the rules to take paper 20-481, the previously-begun Comcast Public Hearing for Grant of Location, off the table
At 8:30 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take paper 20-481, the previously-begun Comcast Public Hearing for Grant of Location, off the table (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 8:30 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take paper 20-481, the previously-begun Comcast Public Hearing for Grant of Location, off the table (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-481: Hearing on a petition from Comcast Cable Communications
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-petition granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-petition granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:41 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 8:41 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-490: Resolution: speeding and signage on Washington Street and Spring Street area be discussed
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 20-491: Resolution: the Medford City Council ask the Building Commissioner to address the City Council on the recent changes to the residential building permit process
Councillor Knight moved for approval on the B-Paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval on the B-Paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval on the main paper, as amended — Paper 20-491: Resolution: the Medford City Council ask the Building Commissioner to address the City Council on the recent changes to the residential...
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval on the main paper, as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved for approval on the main paper, as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Suspend the rules to take paper 20-479, the previously-begun National Grid public hearing for grant of location, from the table
At 10:00 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take paper 20-479, the previously-begun National Grid public hearing for grant of location, from the table (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 10:00 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take paper 20-479, the previously-begun National Grid public hearing for grant of location, from the table (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Revert to the regular order of business
Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-492: Resolution: the Medford City Council instruct that the Mayor, Police Chief, and Fire Chief address the weekend parking issues in the Pine Ridge Road in the...
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-493: Resolution: the City of Medford request that the DCR add an additional crosswalk on Elm Street where it intersects the entrance for Wright's Pond to increase...
Councillor Morell moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Bears)
Receive and place on file the original resolution, paper 20- 497 — Paper 20-497: Resolution: the City of Medford will hang a banner reading "Black Lives Matter" on the front of Medford City Hall
Councillor Marks moved to receive and place on file the original resolution, paper 20- 497 (Vice President Caraviello second)-20-497 received and placed on file on a roll call vote of five in favor and Councillors Bears and Morell opposed.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Bears, Morell
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to receive and place on file the original resolution, paper 20- 497 (Vice President Caraviello second)-20-497 received and placed on file on a roll call vote of five in favor and Councillors Bears and Morell opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Request that the Mayor provide the Council with the full description of the standards or procedures the Mayor uses in determining what banners and signs will be allowed to be placed on City Hall
Councillor Marks further moved to request that the Mayor provide the Council with the full description of the standards or procedures the Mayor uses in determining what banners and signs will be allowed to be placed on City Hall (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor and Councillors Bears and Morell opposed.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Bears, Morell
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks further moved to request that the Mayor provide the Council with the full description of the standards or procedures the Mayor uses in determining what banners and signs will be allowed to be placed on City Hall (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor and Councillors Bears and Morell opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-498: Resolution: the Mayor and Health Director provide an update on the reopening plan proposed by Tufts University, collaboration between the university and health officials,...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Suspend the rules to take Communications from the Mayor
At 11:59 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take Communications from the Mayor (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 11:59 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take Communications from the Mayor (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval — Paper 20-494: Mayor’s request: accept under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, section 53A, the creation of a COA Donation account
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-495: Mayor’s request: approve the following on recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee: Requesting the appropriation of $3,083.50 from the CPA General...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Table until the Administration can provide the Council with the dates and locations — Paper 20-496: Licensing of Food Trucks
Councillor Knight moved to table until the Administration can provide the Council with the dates and locations (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table until the Administration can provide the Council with the dates and locations (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Sever the amendment from the main paper — Paper 19-481: Resolution: By the City Council o
Councillor Knight moved to sever the amendment from the main paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-severed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to sever the amendment from the main paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-severed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval on the amendment — Paper 19-481: Resolution: By the City Council o
Councillor Morell then moved for approval on the amendment (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight opposed.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliNo: Knight
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell then moved for approval on the amendment (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Bears)
Refer the paper, as amended, to the Community Development Board — Paper 19-481: Resolution: By the City Council o
Councillor Bears then moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Community Development Board (Councillor Knight second)-referred to the Community Development Board on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears then moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Community Development Board (Councillor Knight second)-referred to the Community Development Board on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 20-472: MEMORANDUM TO: President John Falco and Members of the Medford City Council CC: Registrars of Voters FR: Adam Hurtubise, City Clerk RE: Ward 3, Precinct 1 Polli
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Take paper 20-496 from the table
Vice President Caraviello moved to take paper 20-496 from the table (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved to take paper 20-496 from the table (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-496: Licensing of Food Trucks
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Take papers 20-479 and 20-480, the National Grid petitions for Grants of Location, from the table
At 1:09 a.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers 20-479 and 20-480, the National Grid petitions for Grants of Location, from the table (Councillor Morell second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 1:09 a.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers 20-479 and 20-480, the National Grid petitions for Grants of Location, from the table (Councillor Morell second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Morell)
Grant the petition — Paper 20-479: PETITION FOR GRANT OF LOCATION, NATIONAL GRID, INC., OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS AND VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC
Councillor Knight moved to grant the petition (Councillor Marks second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to grant the petition (Councillor Marks second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Grant the petition — Paper 20-480: Hearing on a petition from National Grid
Councillor Knight moved to grant the petition (Councillor Bears second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to grant the petition (Councillor Bears second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 1:18 a.m., Councillor Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 1:18 a.m., Councillor Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-499: Resolution: the Medford City Council requests that the Mayor and Health Director provide an update on the city's reopening plan and whether Medford should slow or reverse...
Councillors Bears and Morell moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, MorellThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote. The records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillors Bears and Morell moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-500: Resolution: the appropriate city staff be invited to attend a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the review of the city website mentioned by the Mayor during the...
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Reports of Committees
Approval
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of issues with his Zoom connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, MorellThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote. The records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of issues with his Zoom connection..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-460: Committee of the whole june
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, MorellThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote. The records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, MorellThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote. The records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-476: Medford city council committee of the whole rescheduled
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent, and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, MorellThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote. The records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent, and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Public Participation
Make best efforts to schedule a meeting on gender equity as quickly as possible
Councillor Bears moved to make best efforts to schedule a meeting on gender equity as quickly as possible (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, MorellThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote. The records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to make best efforts to schedule a meeting on gender equity as quickly as possible (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of June 30, 2020
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, MorellThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote. The records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 1:37 a.m
Vice President Caraviello moved to adjourn at 1:37 a.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, MorellThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote. The records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved to adjourn at 1:37 a.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Knight absent and Councillor Scarpelli absent because of problems with his Zoom connection..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
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