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May 21, 2018
14 recorded votes, 5 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, Shawn M. MacMaster, 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, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Open Public Participation By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Close Public Participation
Motion: Close Public Participation By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle- motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Close Public Participation By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle- motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Public Hearings At
Remove from the Table: Mortimer — Petition of National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc to relocate one jointly owned pole on Prospect Street; relocate existing pole #3426 approximately 15 feet...
Motion to Remove from the Table: Mortimer; Second: Boisselle Brendan Powell from National Grid Electric came forward to explain the scope of work: Move an existing utility pole 15ft. To the west. This is per resident request. Alderman Forbes asked about any disruptions to service-- (no disruption; total work time is approx. 4 hours) Alderman Wright noted that he spoke with the abutter to this work request and the abutter has no objection to the work.
The minutes say “no objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion to Remove from the Table: Mortimer; Second: Boisselle Brendan Powell from National Grid Electric came forward to explain the scope of work: Move an existing utility pole 15ft. To the west. This is per resident request. Alderman Forbes asked about any disruptions to service-- (no disruption; total work time is approx. 4 hours) Alderman Wright noted that he spoke with the abutter to this work request and the abutter has no objection to the work..” (second: Boisselle)
Close Public Hearing: Medeiros — Petition of National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc to relocate one jointly owned pole on Prospect Street; relocate existing pole #3426 approximately 15 feet to...
Motion to Close Public Hearing: Medeiros; Second: Mortimer The public hearing was closed at 8:07 PM
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Francis X. Wright Jr., Ward 3 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Wright, second: Boisselle)
Mortimer — Petition of National Grid to install 160' of 4" Plastic Low Pressure Gas Main onto Fairfield Ave., extending from the existing 6" Cast Iron Low Pressure main on Lebanon Street in...
Motion: Mortimer; second: Wright The Board meeting was recessed at 8:20 PM
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Forbes, second: Mortimer)
Calendar
Concurrent Action Orders 2018-176, 2018-174, 2018-175, 2018-173,2018-172, 2018-170, 2018-171
Motion: Concurrent Action Orders 2018-176, 2018-174, 2018-175, 2018-173,2018-172, 2018-170, 2018-171 By: Alderman Tramontozzi, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Concurrent Action Orders 2018-176, 2018-174, 2018-175, 2018-173,2018-172, 2018-170, 2018-171 By: Alderman Tramontozzi, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Mortimer)
Place on file — 2018-2019 Gasoline and Storage Renewals
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Forbes)
Place on file — 2018-2019 Livery Renewals
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Forbes)
Place on file — 2018-2019 Livery Non-Renewals
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Forbes)
Place on file — 2018-2019 Taxi Non-Renewals
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Forbes)
Place on file — 2018-2019 Taxi Renewals
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Forbes)
Place on file — 2018-2019 2nd Hand Dealer Renewals
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Forbes)
Place on file — 2018-2019 2nd Hand Dealer Non-Renewals
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Forbes)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Alderman Forbes, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Adjourn By: Alderman Forbes, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: Forbes, second: Mortimer)
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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