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July 13, 2021
34 recorded votes, 27 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
Communications from the Mayor
Waive the three readings of the main paper because of the length of the negotiations involved
Vice President Knight moved to waive the three readings of the main paper because of the length of the negotiations involved (Councillor Marks second)-- approved.
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From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to waive the three readings of the main paper because of the length of the negotiations involved (Councillor Marks second)-- approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Approval on the B-Paper, as amended — Paper 21-451: Collective Bargaining Contract Settlement; Teamsters Local 25
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval on the B-Paper, as amended (Councillor Falco second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval on the B-Paper, as amended (Councillor Falco second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Approval on the main paper, as amended, to be ordained — Paper 21-451: Collective Bargaining Contract Settlement; Teamsters Local 25
Councillor Marks moved for approval on the main paper, as amended, to be ordained (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved to be ordained, as amended to waive the three readings, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval on the main paper, as amended, to be ordained (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved to be ordained, as amended to waive the three readings, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-452: Fund Transfer; Collective Bargaining Settlement
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:14 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Falco second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“At 7:14 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Falco second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Hearings
Leave the hearing open and to continue the hearing until the next Council meeting
Councillor Bears moved to leave the hearing open and to continue the hearing until the next Council meeting (Councillor Falco second)-approved, and continued until the next meeting.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to leave the hearing open and to continue the hearing until the next Council meeting (Councillor Falco second)-approved, and continued until the next meeting..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
Table the paper, as amended, until the next meeting, so the Assessor could be present to answer questions, and so the Administration can answer the questions in the amendments — Paper 21-422:...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to table the paper, as amended, until the next meeting, so the Assessor could be present to answer questions, and so the Administration can answer the questions in the amendments (President Caraviello second)-tabled as amended until the next meeting (see amendments above).
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From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to table the paper, as amended, until the next meeting, so the Assessor could be present to answer questions, and so the Administration can answer the questions in the amendments (President Caraviello second)-tabled as amended until the next meeting (see amendments above)..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval from the Floor — Paper 21-441: Resolution: the Building Commissioner report back to the Council the protocol for inspecting buildings over 4 stories in the City of Medford
President Caraviello moved for approval from the Floor (Councillor Marks second)-approved.
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“President Caraviello moved for approval from the Floor (Councillor Marks second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 21-442: Resolution: we congratulate Medford High School teacher Andrew Milne on his retirement after 22 years of service to our community
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-443: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Aleesha Nunley Benjamin on her recent appointment as Finance Director for the Town of Littleton and thank her for her...
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-444: Resolution: the City Administration provide the Medford City Council with an update as to how the Finance and Auditing departments will operate since there is a vacancy in...
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-445: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Medford resident Amy Orcutt on her acceptance to West Point and being named GBL scholar-athlete of the year
Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Vice President Knight second)-approved as amended.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Vice President Knight second)-approved as amended..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-446: Resolution: the DPW perform the routine maintenance at the city owned Bridgewell/Hegner Center on Maple Park Ave
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-447: Resolution: Park Medford report back to the Medford City Council the reason for the system glitch over the past weekend where customers were charged numerous times in...
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-448: Resolution: the Administration provide a staffing update with regard to the Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability and the Administration's plan to fill any...
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-449: Ward 2, Precinct 1 Polling Location DA: July 9, 2021 The St. Francis Parish Center will no longer be available
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 8:07 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Vice President Knight second)-approved.
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“At 8:07 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Vice President Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-453: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Ray Buckland on his recent passing
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-454: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Jason Ciccia, on 20 years of success as Owner and Proprietor of Chromatic Tattoo and Body Piercing located at 365 Main Street
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-455: Resolution: the Medford City Council hold a moment of silence in recognition of July 20th, 2021 being the 3rd Annual Brian Rabbitt Day
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved.
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“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-456: Resolution: we send our deep and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joseph Blasetti on his recent passing
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved.
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“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:22 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“At 8:22 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Sever the vote on this amendment — Paper 21-450: Personnel Ordinance
Vice President Knight moved to sever the vote on this amendment (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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“Vice President Knight moved to sever the vote on this amendment (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Keep the "Parking Clerk" position intact
Vice President Knight moved to keep the "Parking Clerk" position intact (Councillor Marks second-approved.
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“Vice President Knight moved to keep the "Parking Clerk" position intact (Councillor Marks second-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Eliminate the position of "Recreation Facilities Coordinator"
Vice President Knight moved to eliminate the position of "Recreation Facilities Coordinator" (Councillor Marks second)-failed on a roll call vote of two in favor (Vice President Knight and Councillor Marks) and five opposed.
Yes: Knight, MarksNo: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Morell, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to eliminate the position of "Recreation Facilities Coordinator" (Councillor Marks second)-failed on a roll call vote of two in favor (Vice President Knight and Councillor Marks) and five opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Refer Amendment C to the Committee of the Whole — Paper 21-450: Personnel Ordinance
Vice President Knight moved to refer Amendment C to the Committee of the Whole (Councillor Marks second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillor Bears and Councillor Morell) opposed.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Bears, Morell
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to refer Amendment C to the Committee of the Whole (Councillor Marks second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillor Bears and Councillor Morell) opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Approve Amendment D as amended — Paper 21-450: Personnel Ordinance
Councillor Bears moved to approve Amendment D as amended (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve Amendment D as amended (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Marks)
Refer Amendment E to the Committee of the Whole — Paper 21-450: Personnel Ordinance
Vice President Knight moved to refer Amendment E to the Committee of the Whole (Councillor Marks second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of four (Councillor Falco, Vice President Knight, Councillor Marks, President Caraviello) in favor and three (Councillor Bears, Councillor Morell, Councillor Scarpelli) opposed.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, MarksNo: Bears, Morell, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to refer Amendment E to the Committee of the Whole (Councillor Marks second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of four (Councillor Falco, Vice President Knight, Councillor Marks, President Caraviello) in favor and three (Councillor Bears, Councillor Morell, Councillor Scarpelli) opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Refer Amendment F to the Committee of the Whole since Amendment E was also referred to the Committee of the Whole — Paper 21-450: Personnel Ordinance
Councillor Bears moved to refer Amendment F to the Committee of the Whole since Amendment E was also referred to the Committee of the Whole (Vice President Knight second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to refer Amendment F to the Committee of the Whole since Amendment E was also referred to the Committee of the Whole (Vice President Knight second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approve Amendments A, B, and D as amended — Paper 21-450: Personnel Ordinance
Councillor Bears moved to approve Amendments A, B, and D as amended (Vice President Knight second)-Amendments A, B, and D approved for first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve Amendments A, B, and D as amended (Vice President Knight second)-Amendments A, B, and D approved for first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval for third reading to be ordained — Paper 21-387: Resolution: to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount pursuant to...
Vice President Knight moved for approval for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Bears 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 for approval for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Bears second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of June 25, 2021
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Adjourn at 9:20 p.m
Vice President Knight moved to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
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“Vice President Knight moved to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
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