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October 20, 2020
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Nicole Morell absent.
Present: Zac Bears, Richard F. Caraviello, Adam Knight, Michael J. Marks, George A. Scarpelli, John C. Falco
Absent: Nicole Morell
Every vote, in order
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 20-602: Resolution: the Medford City Council hold a caucus on Tuesday October 27th at 6:30 pm for the purpose of electing a President and Vice President for calendar year 21
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Bears opposed, and Councillor Morell absent.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Bears
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Bears opposed, and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-603: Resolution: the DPW Commissioner provide the City Council with a cost estimate for the resurfacing of Boston Avenue between Routes 16 and 60
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 20-604: Resolution: the City Administration give the City Council a detailed financial report dealing with the spending of Covid Cares Act funding
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-605: Resolution: the City Traffic Engineer share any plans dealing with the cross walk in front of the new police station
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Adopt the language in the format included by the Acting City Solicitor — Paper 20-606: Resolution: the City of Medford, through its City Council, accept the provisions of G.L
Councillor Knight moved to adopt the language in the format included by the Acting City Solicitor (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Morell absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to adopt the language in the format included by the Acting City Solicitor (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 20-607: To: The Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Marks moved for approval on the B-Paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval on the B-Paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval on the main paper — Paper 20-607: To: The Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval on the main paper (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval on the main paper (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 8:07 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent.
From the minutes
“At 8:07 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-608: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of William J
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-618: Resolution: the Medford City Council commend Medford resident Noah Kreatz for his efforts on behalf of veterans
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Reports of Committees
Approval — Paper 20-568: October 14, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-568
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of October 13, 2020
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:16 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:16 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:16 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
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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