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June 1, 2021
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks George A. Scarpelli absent.
Present: Zac Bears, John C. Falco, Adam Knight, Michael J. Marks, Nicole Morell, Richard F. Caraviello
Absent: George A. Scarpelli
Every vote, in order
Hearings
Approval as amended, with conditions — Paper 21-362: petition from Herbert G
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended, with conditions (Councillor Falco second)-approved as amended, with conditions, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended, with conditions (Councillor Falco second)-approved as amended, with conditions, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
Approval contingent on approval from the Fire Department and Building Department — Paper 21-363: Hearing on a petition from Herb Chambers BMW of Medford
Vice President Knight moved for approval contingent on approval from the Fire Department and Building Department (Councillor Morell second)-approved, contingent on approval from the Fire Department and Building Department, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval contingent on approval from the Fire Department and Building Department (Councillor Morell second)-approved, contingent on approval from the Fire Department and Building Department, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Morell)
Suspend the rules to take papers 21-202 and 21-388
At 7:32 p.m., Councillor Bears moved to suspend the rules to take papers 21-202 and 21-388 (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor, Vice President Knight opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, MorellNo: Knight
From the minutes
“At 7:32 p.m., Councillor Bears moved to suspend the rules to take papers 21-202 and 21-388 (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor, Vice President Knight opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
Receive and place on file — Paper 21-202: Weekly Updates from Director of Public Health MaryAnn O'Connor
Vice President Knight moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Marks second)-received and placed on file on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Marks second)-received and placed on file on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
A brief recess at 8:03 p.m — Paper 21-388: Resolution: the Medford City Council invite Derek Giglio to our next scheduled meeting to present him with a citation in recognition of his recent...
Vice President Knight moved for a brief recess at 8:03 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for a brief recess at 8:03 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Table for one week so that Councillor Scarpelli could be present — Paper 21-389: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the City Administration and Health Department assist all City...
Councillor Marks moved to table for one week so that Councillor Scarpelli could be present (Vice President Knight second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to table for one week so that Councillor Scarpelli could be present (Vice President Knight second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-390: Resolution: the Administration provide a full list for entities that Sealer of Weights and Measures monitors with date of last inspection and expiration of seal
Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Vice President Knight second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Vice President Knight second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-391: Resolution: the Administration reach out to Paddle Boston about putting a small dock at its location at the Condon Shell as mitigation as to the City of Medford
President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Marks)
Waive reading in lieu of a synopsis from the Petitioner
Councillor Marks moved to waive reading in lieu of a synopsis from the Petitioner (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to waive reading in lieu of a synopsis from the Petitioner (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
Table until the double pole at Burget Avenue and Greenleaf Avenue is removed — Paper 21-381: Hearing on a petition from Verizon New England
Vice President Knight moved to table until the double pole at Burget Avenue and Greenleaf Avenue is removed (Councillor Falco second)-tabled on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to table until the double pole at Burget Avenue and Greenleaf Avenue is removed (Councillor Falco second)-tabled on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Communications from the Mayor
Refer the paper, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole for proper vetting — Paper 21-387: Resolution: to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized...
Vice President Knight moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole for proper vetting (Councillor Falco second)-referred as amended to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole for proper vetting (Councillor Falco second)-referred as amended to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 20-568: May 27, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-568
Councillor Bears moved to approve the report (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve the report (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 20-568: May 27, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-568
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of May 25, 2021
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:58 p.m
Councillor Bears moved to adjourn at 8:58 p.m. (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to adjourn at 8:58 p.m. (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
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