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29 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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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
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.
“Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle- motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle- motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
“Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle- motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Immediate Consideration — A RESOLUTION in recognition of the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School students for their hard work and efforts as members of the Operation United Club
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Forbes - No Objection
The minutes say “No Objection” with no count or names.
“Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Forbes - No Objection.” (Motion: Forbes)
Suspend the Rules — A RESOLUTION in recognition of the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School students for their hard work and efforts as members of the Operation United Club
Motion: Suspend the Rules By: Alderman Forbes, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
“Motion: Suspend the Rules By: Alderman Forbes, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: Forbes, second: Mortimer)
Place on file — A RESOLUTION in recognition of the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School students for their hard work and efforts as members of the Operation United Club
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
“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)
Take Order from Committee — Modifying the city's vital records fee structure to be $18.00 for all requests for certified copies
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lemmerman, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Appropriations Committee 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)
Take Order from Committee — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOLVING FUNDS IN THE CITY OF MELROSE
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lemmerman, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
“Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lemmerman, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Mortimer)
Reconsider in order to perform a roll call vote — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOLVING FUNDS IN THE CITY OF MELROSE
A Motion to reconsider in order to perform a roll call vote was made by Alderman Lemmerman and Seconded by Alderman Mortimer. A unanimous roll call vote was taken and order was passed as amended.
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [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)
An Appropriation from account number 6000-319000 (Sewer Retained Earnings) in the amount of $16,287.90 to account 8415-490000 (Sewer Reserve for Retained Earnings)
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
“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)
An Appropriation from account number 6100-319000 (Water, Retained Earnings) in the amount of $1,793.10 to account number 8416-490000 (Water, Reserve of Retained Earnings)
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
“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)
Sewer Enterprise Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 in the amount of Eight Million, Fifty Four Thousand, Thirty Five Dollars and Seventy Three Cents ($8,054,035.73)
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
“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)
Water Enterprise Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 in the amount of Five Million, Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand, Sixteen Dollars and Sixty Nine Cents ($5,219,016.69)
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
“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)
City of Melrose Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 in the amount of $79,399,945.73 (Seventy-Nine Million, Three Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Three...
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
“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)
Mt. Hood Enterprise Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 in the amount of $1,585,597.28 (One Million, Five Hundred Eighty Five Thousand, Five Hundred Ninety Seven and Twenty Eight Cents
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
“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)
Amend Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article II - Fire Department, Sec. 24-32(E) - Emergency Rescue Vehicle, to set fees for FY 19
RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [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
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [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)
Proposed FY19 Sewer Rates
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Forbes)
Proposed FY19 Water Rates
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Forbes)
Authorizing a Bond under the Water Enterprise System through MWRA Local Water System Assistance Program bonds for FY2019 in the amount of One Million, Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($1,025,000)
RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Forbes)
Authorizing a Bond in the amount of One Million, Six Hundred and Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($1,685,000) to fund roadway, sidewalk and public lot improvement projects
RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [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
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [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)
Authorizing a Bond in the amount of Two Hundred, Seventy Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($270,250) under the Sewer Enterprise Account through the MWRA Sewer System I/I Local Financial...
RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Forbes)
An Appropriation from Free Cash (01-324001) in the amount of $78,072.00 to Police overtime, (012111-511000)
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
“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)
A transfer from various accounts as set forth herein, in the amount of $204,376.50 for year end adjustments
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
“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)
Ambulance Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 in the amount of $923,783.75 (Nine Hundred Twenty Three Thousand, Seven Hundred Eighty Three Dollars and Seventy Five Cents
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Forbes)
Application of Ahmed Elhaissouni, d/b/a RAR Transportation, INC. For a Private Livery License ( 1 vehicle)
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Mortimer)
Refer to committee (Legal & Legislative Committee) — Amending Rule 48 of the Rules of Order of the Melrose Board of Aldermen
RESULT: RECOMMITTED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] TO: Legal & Legislative Committee MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
“RESULT: RECOMMITTED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] TO: Legal & Legislative Committee MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Lemmerman)
Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances by adding Chapter 132 - The Demolition of Historical Structures in the City of Melrose as set forth herein
RESULT: NULL AND VOID
The minutes record the result (“null and void”) but no count or names.
Refer to committee (Legal & Legislative Committee) — Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 177: Peace and Good Order, Section 177-2 as set forth herein
RESULT: RECOMMITTED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] TO: Legal & Legislative Committee MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
“RESULT: RECOMMITTED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] TO: Legal & Legislative Committee MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Lemmerman)
Refer to committee (Appropriations Committee) — Presentation of the Public Safety Building Feasibility Study by the Public Safety Building Committee
RESULT: RECOMMITTED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] TO: Appropriations Committee MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
“RESULT: RECOMMITTED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] TO: Appropriations Committee MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman SECONDER: Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Ward 2 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Lemmerman)
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
“Motion: Adjourn By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: 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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