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June 8, 2021
18 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 take paper 21-396 out of order
At 7:07 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to suspend the rules to take paper 21-396 out of order (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:07 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to suspend the rules to take paper 21-396 out of order (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval, and further moved for a commendation from the Council for Kaleigh Laidlaw — Paper 21-396: Resolution: Medford High School student athlete Kaleigh Laidlaw be recognized for her hard work...
Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved for a commendation from the Council for Kaleigh Laidlaw (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 for a commendation from the Council for Kaleigh Laidlaw (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
A brief recess — Paper 21-396: Resolution: Medford High School student athlete Kaleigh Laidlaw be recognized for her hard work and determination for being the first female player on the Medford...
At 7:19 p.m., Councillor Marks moved for a brief recess (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:19 p.m., Councillor Marks moved for a brief recess (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
Approval, and Councillor Marks renewed his request that the City of Medford declare a day in early October as Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day — Paper 21-397: Resolution: Medford's heroine of the American...
Vice President Knight moved for approval, and Councillor Marks renewed his request that the City of Medford declare a day in early October as Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day (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, and Councillor Marks renewed his request that the City of Medford declare a day in early October as Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Join paper 21-399 with paper 21-405 — Paper 21-399: Resolution: the Medford City Council recognize the American Legion Post 45 for its hard work and dedication in the annual coordination of...
Vice President Knight moved to join paper 21-399 with paper 21-405 (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to join paper 21-399 with paper 21-405 (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approve the joined papers — Paper 21-405: Resolution: the Medford City Council dedicate this evening's meeting in honor of our World War II Veterans
Vice President Knight moved to approve the joined papers (Councillor Scarpelli second)-joined papers approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to approve the joined papers (Councillor Scarpelli second)-joined papers approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-398: Resolution: the Medford City Council meet in Committee of the Whole to discuss the reappointment of the City Clerk
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)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-401: Resolution: the City Administration provide a monthly written report regarding the expenditure of the approximately $37 million allocated to the City of Medford...
Councillor Bears 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
“Councillor Bears moved for approval as amended (Councillor Falco second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-400: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Ralph Scopa on his 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 — Paper 21-402: Resolution: the City Administration urgently outfit the Alden Chambers, Richard Lee Room/Room 201, City Council Office/Room 207, and at least one public meeting...
Councillor Bears moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Take paper 21-018 from Unfinished Business to consider the paper for third reading to be ordained
At 8:39 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to take paper 21-018 from Unfinished Business to consider the paper for third reading to be ordained (Councillor second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 8:39 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to take paper 21-018 from Unfinished Business to consider the paper for third reading to be ordained (Councillor second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight)
Approve Amendment A for third reading to be ordained — Paper 21-018: Personnel Ordinance
Vice President Knight moved to approve Amendment A for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to approve Amendment A for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Hearings
Refer the paper, as amended, to the Community Development Board — Paper 21-404: Resolution: the Medford City Council discuss the report submitted by the Traffic Engineer in regards to High Street
Councillor Marks moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Community Development Board (Councillor Scarpelli second)-referred to the Community Development Board, as amended, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Community Development Board (Councillor Scarpelli second)-referred to the Community Development Board, as amended, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Communications from the Mayor
Waive reading of the paper, and further moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole for the scheduled budget meetings beginning on June 9, 2021
Vice President Knight moved to waive reading of the paper, and further moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole for the scheduled budget meetings beginning on June 9, 2021 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to waive reading of the paper, and further moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole for the scheduled budget meetings beginning on June 9, 2021 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 21-392: June 1, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 21-392
Councillor Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Morell second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Morell second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Morell)
Approve the report — Paper 20-568: June 3, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-568
Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve the report (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve the report (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of June 1, 2021
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Bears)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:32 p.m
Councillor Falco moved to adjourn at 9:32 p.m. (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved to adjourn at 9:32 p.m. (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
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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