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March 30, 2021
10 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
Hearings
Grant the petition, subject to approval by Building Commissioner Mochi — Paper 21-191: Hearing on a petition from Edward Mallett of Mallett-Fantasia Auto & Autobody Repair
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the petition, subject to approval by Building Commissioner Mochi (Councillor Marks second)-granted, subject to approval by Building Commissioner Mochi, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the petition, subject to approval by Building Commissioner Mochi (Councillor Marks second)-granted, subject to approval by Building Commissioner Mochi, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Marks)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 20-570: Update on Lawrence Memorial Hospital Vice President Knight read into the record an update from Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The update is included at the end of
Vice President Knight moved for approval 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 for approval 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 as amended — Paper 21-302: Resolution: the Medford City Council to have the T reinstate the #710 bus route that services the residents of Fulton Heights with service to the Lawrence...
Councillor Falco 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
“Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Councillor Marks second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 21-303: Resolution: the Administration provide the City Council with an update on expected direct local aid to the city from the American Rescue Plan and potential impact on the...
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 21-304: Resolution: the 38 subsidized affordable rental units in Medford set to expire in 2023 & 2025 be discussed for options to preserve the affordability of the...
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-305: Resolution: a complete annual listing of all Park Medford financial reports submitted to the City since inception (2015) along with the City's own statistical accounting...
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Reports of Committees
Approval — Paper 21-201: March 23, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 21-201
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)
Report the paper out favorably, and further moved to refer the paper to the Community Development Board
Vice President Knight moved to report the paper out favorably, and further moved to refer the paper to the Community Development Board (Councillor Falco second)-reported favorably and referred to the Community Development Board on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to report the paper out favorably, and further moved to refer the paper to the Community Development Board (Councillor Falco second)-reported favorably and referred to the Community Development Board on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Records
Table for one week — Records of the meeting of March 23, 2021
Councillor Marks moved to table for one week (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to table for one week (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:33 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. (Vice President Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. (Vice President Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
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