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June 4, 2018
18 recorded votes, 7 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 Comment
Open Public Comment
Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Close Public Comment
Motion: Close Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Close Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Motion: Open the Public Hearing By: Alderman Medeiros, Second: Alderman Lemmerman - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Open the Public Hearing By: Alderman Medeiros, Second: Alderman Lemmerman - motion carried..” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Lemmerman)
Close Public Hearing
Motion: Close Public Hearing By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle- motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Close Public Hearing By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle- motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
New Business
Immediate Consideration — A Resolution honoring the Accomplishments of Michael Iacone, Eagle Scout
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Forbes - No Objection
The minutes say “No Objection” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Forbes - No Objection.” (Motion: Forbes)
Recess (for photos) — A Resolution honoring the Accomplishments of Michael Iacone, Eagle Scout
Motion: Recess (for photos) By: Alderman Medeiros, Second by Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Recess (for photos) By: Alderman Medeiros, Second by Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Mortimer)
Concurrent Action on orders 2018-202 & 203 — A Resolution honoring the Accomplishments of Michael Iacone, Eagle Scout
Motion: Concurrent Action on orders 2018-202 & 203 By: Alderman Forbes, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
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“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [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)
Place on file — A Resolution honoring the Accomplishments of Benjamin G. Pierce, Eagle Scout
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [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
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [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)
Orders from Committee
Take Order 2018-194 from Committee — Appointment of J. Ryan Sloan, 421 East Foster St., to the Conservation Commission to fill the unexpired term of Kevin Anderson; said term to expire on the last...
Motion: Take Order 2018-194 from Committee By: Alderman Bewtra, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried.
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“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Manisha Bewtra, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Bewtra, second: Mortimer)
Take Order from Committee — An Appropriation from free cash (01-324001) in the amount of $980,000.00 to various accounts as set forth within
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Medeiros, Second: Alderman Lemmerman - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Medeiros, Second: Alderman Lemmerman - motion carried..” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Lemmerman)
An Appropriation from free cash (01-324001) in the amount of $980,000.00 to various accounts as set forth within
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Boisselle)
Take Order from Committee — Transfer in the amount of $42,550.00 from various salary and wages accounts to various salary and wages accounts as set forth herein
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lemmerman, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
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“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Boisselle)
Take Order from Committee — Appointment of Leila Bhatti Migliorelli, 25 Dartmouth Road, to the Human Rights Commission to fill the unexpired term of Samantha Hawkins; said term to expire on the...
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lemmerman, Second: Alderman Bewtra- motion carried.
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“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Lipper-Garabedian)
Take Order from Committee — Appointment of Reverend Jaron Green, 278 Main St., Apt. 4D, to the Human Rights Commission to fill the unexpired term of Juliana Smith; said term to expire on the last...
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lemmerman, Second: Alderman MacMaster - motion carried.
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“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Appropriations Committee MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Lipper-Garabedian)
Take Order from Committee — Appointment of Nita Klunder, Esq., 73 Wentworth Road, to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2021
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lemmerman, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
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“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Appropriations Committee MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Lipper-Garabedian)
Take Order from Committee — Appointment of Aaron Beitman, 35 Leonard Road, to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2021
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lemmerman, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Lipper-Garabedian)
Calendar
An Appropriation from Free Cash (01-324001) in the amount of $284,210.00 to Police, Salary and Wages (012111-511000) to fund the settlement of a 3 Year Contract with the Police Superior Union
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Mortimer)
Acceptance of the FY 18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment Grant in the amount of $5,502.81 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of Public Safety and Security's...
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, 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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