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March 9, 2021
22 recorded votes, 1 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 take papers 21-100 and 21-181
At 7:37 p.m., Councillor Bears moved to suspend the rules to take papers 21-100 and 21-181 (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:37 p.m., Councillor Bears moved to suspend the rules to take papers 21-100 and 21-181 (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Marks)
Communications from the Mayor
Join papers 21-100 and 21-181 — Paper 21-181: Resolution: the Medford City Council acknowledge the many Medford workers, residents and businesses who are stepping up above and beyond to provide...
Councillor Marks moved to join papers 21-100 and 21-181 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-joined on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to join papers 21-100 and 21-181 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-joined on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approve the joined papers — Paper 21-181: Resolution: the Medford City Council acknowledge the many Medford workers, residents and businesses who are stepping up above and beyond to provide...
Councillor Marks moved to approve the joined papers (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to approve the joined papers (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Grant the license — Paper 21-098: Petition for Common Victualler License by Michael Lewis, 7 Heron Drive, Londonderry, NH 03053 for Café Services - Wellington Cafe, One Cabot Road, Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Vice President Knight second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Vice President Knight second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Take up public participation — Paper 21-098: Petition for Common Victualler License by Michael Lewis, 7 Heron Drive, Londonderry, NH 03053 for Café Services - Wellington Cafe, One Cabot Road,...
At 8:00 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Marks moved to take up public participation (Vice President Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 8:00 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Marks moved to take up public participation (Vice President Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Public Participation
Mr. Collins to the Hormel Commission — Paper 21-092: Resolution: the Medford City Council discuss the following letter of interest from a candidate for the Hormel Commission
Mr. Collins to the Hormel Commission on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Collins to the Hormel Commission on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..”
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:32 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 8:32 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 21-090: Resolution: the City Administration adjust its proposed Capital Plan to reflect the resurfacing of City Roads, and the revitalization of Medford Square and...
Councillor Bears moved for approval on the B-Paper (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval on the B-Paper (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval as amended on the main paper — Paper 21-090: Resolution: the City Administration adjust its proposed Capital Plan to reflect the resurfacing of City Roads, and the revitalization of...
Vice President Knight moved for approval as amended on the main paper (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 for approval as amended on the main paper (Councillor Falco second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-091: Resolution: the City Engineer inspect the roadway in front of 75 Governors Avenue and report back to the Council his findings
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-093: Resolution: the Medford City Council schedule pre-budget hearings for the Legislative Department for the purpose of discussing a Legal Counsel line item for the City Council
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-094: Resolution: the following department heads: Police, Fire & DPW, appear before the Medford City Council on March 16th at 7:00 p.m
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor and Vice President Knight opposed.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliNo: Knight
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor and Vice President Knight opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-095: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Colette Bakery for their recognition as the top dessert spot in Massachusetts according to Yelp; Be it further Resolved...
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-096: Resolution: the City Administration work with Republic Parking on instituting an Amnesty policy in efforts to recover funds owed to the City
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Approval from the podium — Paper 21-097: Resolution: the Medford City Council offer its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Ellen Baglio on her recent passing
President Caraviello moved for approval from the podium (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Caraviello moved for approval from the podium (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Direct the City Clerk to comply with the paper and further moved to waive the 120-day notice requirement
Vice President Knight moved to direct the City Clerk to comply with the paper and further moved to waive the 120-day notice requirement (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to direct the City Clerk to comply with the paper and further moved to waive the 120-day notice requirement (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 9:44 p.m., Councillor Falco moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 9:44 p.m., Councillor Falco moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-182: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for long-time resident and business owner Paul Gange on his recent passing
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
Reports of Committees
Approval — Paper 19-502, 19-503 & 19-504: March 1, 2021 Subcommittee on Business, Economic Development & Signs Report. 19-502, 19-503 & 19-504
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 — Paper 20-568: March 3, 3021 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-568
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of March 2, 2021
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Marks)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:50 p.m
Councillor Falco moved to adjourn at 9:50 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved to adjourn at 9:50 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
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