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January 26, 2021
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Zac Bears, John C. Falco, Adam Knight, Michael J. Marks, Nicole Morell, George A. Scarpelli, Richard F. Caraviello
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Records
Suspend the rules to conclude discussion from the immediately preceding Committee of the Whole Meeting
At 7:21 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to suspend the rules to conclude discussion from the immediately preceding Committee of the Whole Meeting (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:21 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to suspend the rules to conclude discussion from the immediately preceding Committee of the Whole Meeting (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Recommend approval on the first two Thomas Brooks Park projects, and to wait on recommending approval on the archaeological related items until questions raised by Councillors Falco and Marks have...
Councillor Marks moved to recommend approval on the first two Thomas Brooks Park projects, and to wait on recommending approval on the archaeological related items until questions raised by Councillors Falco and Marks have been answered, as amended by Councillor Falco that any artifacts found go to either the Historical Society or the Medford History Room at the new Library, and as amended by Councillor Marks that the Historical Commission contact the Parks Commission, and possibly the Administration, the Building Commissioner or City Solicitor to determine jurisdiction over the land before any architectural dig occurs (Vice President Knight second)-recommendation passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to recommend approval on the first two Thomas Brooks Park projects, and to wait on recommending approval on the archaeological related items until questions raised by Councillors Falco and Marks have been answered, as amended by Councillor Falco that any artifacts found go to either the Historical Society or the Medford History Room at the new Library, and as amended by Councillor Marks that the Historical Commission contact the Parks Commission, and possibly the Administration, the Building Commissioner or City Solicitor to determine jurisdiction over the land before any architectural dig occurs (Vice President Knight second)-recommendation passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:48 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:48 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Reconvene with representatives of Hallmark Health/Lawrence Memorial Hospital to report back in 60 days, as amended
Vice President Knight moved to reconvene with representatives of Hallmark Health/Lawrence Memorial Hospital to report back in 60 days, as amended (Councillor Falco second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to reconvene with representatives of Hallmark Health/Lawrence Memorial Hospital to report back in 60 days, as amended (Councillor Falco second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-034: Resolution: the City Council move forward with the gender equity commission ordinance
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Falco)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-035: Resolution: the DPW install a crosswalk on Fells Ave at the intersection of Hickory Ave and Fells Ave in the interest of public safety
Vice President Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Marks second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Marks second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-036: Resolution: the City Council receive an update on fire station roof leaks
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Vice President Knight second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Vice President Knight second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve the request for a food truck, contingent and conditioned upon approval by the School Committee, for the date and times above — Paper 21-037: Licensing of Food Trucks
Councillor Marks moved to approve the request for a food truck, contingent and conditioned upon approval by the School Committee, for the date and times above (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to approve the request for a food truck, contingent and conditioned upon approval by the School Committee, for the date and times above (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 21-018: January 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 21-018
Vice President Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of January 19, 2021
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:50 p.m
Vice President Knight moved to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
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