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February 26, 2018
14 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Manisha Bewtra, Robert A. Boisselle, Scott M. Forbes, Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Monica C. Medeiros, Peter D. Mortimer, John N. Tramontozzi, Francis X. Wright, Michael P. Zwirko
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Open Public Participation
Motion: Open Public Participation By: Alderman Mortimer, 2nd Alderman Boisselle - motion carried
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Open Public Participation By: Alderman Mortimer, 2nd Alderman Boisselle - motion carried.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Close Public Participation
Motion: Close Public Participation By: Alderman Mortimer, 2nd Alderman Boisselle - motion carried
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Close Public Participation By: Alderman Mortimer, 2nd Alderman Boisselle - motion carried.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Accept Minutes of Boa
Accept Minutes without reading of the BOA January 16, 2018 and January 22, 2018
Motion: Accept Minutes without reading of the BOA January 16, 2018 and January 22, 2018 By: Alderman Lemmerman, 2nd Alderman Mortimer - motion carried Minutes accepted
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Accept Minutes without reading of the BOA January 16, 2018 and January 22, 2018 By: Alderman Lemmerman, 2nd Alderman Mortimer - motion carried Minutes accepted.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Mortimer)
Tabled
Remove from Table — Petition of National Grid to install underground conduits beginning at a point approximately 60 feet SE of the centerline of the intersection of Vinton and West Emerson...
Motion: Remove from Table By: Alderman Boisselle, 2nd Alderman Mortimer - motion carried On Discussion:
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Remove from Table By: Alderman Boisselle, 2nd Alderman Mortimer - motion carried On Discussion:.” (Motion: Boisselle, second: Mortimer)
Lay on Table — Petition of National Grid to install underground conduits beginning at a point approximately 60 feet SE of the centerline of the intersection of Vinton and West Emerson Streets;...
Motion: Lay on Table By: Alderman Boisselle, 2nd Alderman Mortimer - motion carried Order Tabled
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Boisselle, second: Mortimer)
Orders from Committee
Take from Committee Order No. 2018-135 and Take Out of Order (agenda order) — Election to fill Ward 5 vacancy created by the incumbent Gail M. Infurna becoming Mayor on Feb. 5, 2018. Said Election...
Motion: Take from Committee Order No. 2018-135 and Take Out of Order (agenda order) By: Alderman Wright, 2nd Alderman Medeiros - motion carried
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Take from Committee Order No. 2018-135 and Take Out of Order (agenda order) By: Alderman Wright, 2nd Alderman Medeiros - motion carried.” (Motion: Wright, second: Medeiros)
Table — Election to fill Ward 5 vacancy created by the incumbent Gail M. Infurna becoming Mayor on Feb. 5, 2018. Said Election shall be conducted pursuant to Section 2-11(c) of the City Charter...
Motion: Table By: Alderman Lemmerman, 2nd Alderman Mortimer - motion carried Order Tabled
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“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Mortimer)
Calendar
Appointment of Jeffrey Parenti, 29 Trenton St., to the Traffic Commission to fill the unexpired term of John Ford, who has resigned from the Commission; said term to expire on the first Monday of...
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
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“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Boisselle)
Appointment of Thomas John Myers, 142 Leslie Road, Rowley, to the position of Constable for a three-year term; said term to expire on the first Monday in February 2021
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Boisselle)
An Appropriation from the Mt. Hood Retained Earnings Account (620000- 319000) in the amount of $37,941.15 to the Salary and Wages account, (620000-511000)
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Lipper-Garabedian)
Place on file — Licenses renewed: Common Victualler for the year commencing January l, 2018
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Boisselle)
Place on file — Licenses Not Renewed: Common Victualler for the year commencing January 1, 2018
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Boisselle)
Place on file — Licenses renewed: Class II Motor Vehicle for the year commencing January 1, 2018
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Boisselle)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Alderman Mortimer, 2nd Alderman Boisselle - motion carried
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Adjourn By: Alderman Mortimer, 2nd Alderman Boisselle - motion carried.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
From the Melrose City Council’s official minutes (the Board of Aldermen’s until October 2019), posted on the city’s Agendas & Minutes page (its CivicClerk portal, City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Melrose (cityofmelrose.org), from the official City Council page. Cal Finocchiaro: Melrose Weekly News. Former councilors show initials.
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