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May 11, 2021
13 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
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 21-364: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere congratulations to Ben Ercolini on the momentous occasion of his retirement after 43 years of dedicated...
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 21-365: Resolution: the Medford City Council request the City Administration provide an update relative to the status of contract negotiations with Building and Recreation...
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 21-366: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Litsa Menounos on her recent passing
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 as amended on the main paper — Paper 21-367: Resolution: the long-term plan to address the condition of our roads be discussed
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended on the main paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-main paper 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 on the main paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-main paper approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 21-367: Resolution: the long-term plan to address the condition of our roads be discussed
Councillor Marks moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-B- Paper approved 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 Scarpelli second)-B- Paper approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval, and further moved to dedicate tonight's meeting in honor of Harold MacGilvray Jr — Paper 21-368: Resolution: the Medford City Council recognize Harold MacGilvray Jr
Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved to dedicate tonight's meeting in honor of Harold MacGilvray Jr. (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved to dedicate tonight's meeting in honor of Harold MacGilvray Jr. (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve Amendment A for first reading — Paper 21-018: Personnel Ordinance
Vice President Knight moved to approve Amendment A for first reading (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to approve Amendment A for first reading (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approve Amendment B for first reading — Paper 21-018: Personnel Ordinance
Councillor Bears moved to approve Amendment B for first reading (Councillor Morell second)-failed on a roll call vote of two in favor (Councillor Bears and Councillor Morell) and five opposed (Councillor Falco, Vice President Knight, Councillor Marks, Councillor Scarpelli, President Caraviello).
Yes: Bears, MorellNo: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve Amendment B for first reading (Councillor Morell second)-failed on a roll call vote of two in favor (Councillor Bears and Councillor Morell) and five opposed (Councillor Falco, Vice President Knight, Councillor Marks, Councillor Scarpelli, President Caraviello)..” (Motion: Bears, second: Morell)
Approval — Paper 21-369: Mayor’s request: approves the appropriation of Retained Earnings in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($500,000)
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 21-018: May 4, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 21-018
Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve the report (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve the report (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approve the report — Paper 20-625: May 5, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-625
Vice President Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Falco 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 Falco second)-approved 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 May 4, 2021
Councillor Marks moved to table for one week (Vice President Knight second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to table for one week (Vice President Knight second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:15 p.m
Vice President Knight moved to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
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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