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December 3, 2018
13 recorded votes, 9 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.
From the minutes
“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)
Communications from Her Honor, the Mayor and Other
Immediate Consideration — A Resolution Congratulating the Melrose League of Women Voters on Their 70th Anniversary and Recognizing Their Service to the Community
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Bewtra - No Objection
The minutes say “No Objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Bewtra - No Objection.” (Motion: Bewtra)
Suspend the Rules — A Resolution Congratulating the Melrose League of Women Voters on Their 70th Anniversary and Recognizing Their Service to the Community
Motion: Suspend the Rules By: Alderman Bewtra, Second: Alderman Lemmerman- motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Suspend the Rules By: Alderman Bewtra, Second: Alderman Lemmerman- motion carried..” (Motion: Bewtra, second: Lemmerman)
Place on file — A Resolution Congratulating the Melrose League of Women Voters on Their 70th Anniversary and Recognizing Their Service to the Community
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] 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
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] 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)
Immediate Consideration — Amending Melrose Revised Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 235, Article XI, Section 235-73.1 Affordable Housing Incentive Program
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Lemmerman- No Objection
The minutes say “No Objection” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Lemmerman- No Objection.” (Motion: Lemmerman)
Set a Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Board for order number 2019-30 — Amending Melrose Revised Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 235, Article XI, Section 235-73.1 Affordable Housing Incentive Program
Motion: Set a Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Board for order number 2019-30 at 7:30 p.m. By: Alderman Lemmerman, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Set a Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Board for order number 2019-30 at 7:30 p.m. By: Alderman Lemmerman, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Mortimer)
Immediate Consideration — Amending Melrose Revised Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 235, Article XI to create a new Section 235-73.4 and amend Section 235-5 (Definitions), Section 235-16.1 (Site Plan...
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Lemmerman- No Objection
The minutes say “No Objection” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Lemmerman- No Objection.” (Motion: Lemmerman)
Set a Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Board for order number 2019-31 — Amending Melrose Revised Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 235, Article XI to create a new Section 235-73.4 and amend Section...
Motion: Set a Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Board for order number 2019-31 at 8:30 p.m. By: Alderman Lemmerman, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Set a Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Board for order number 2019-31 at 8:30 p.m. By: Alderman Lemmerman, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: Lemmerman, second: Mortimer)
New Business
Immediate Consideration — A Resolution Supporting the Massachusetts Municipal Association's Comment Letter to the Federal Communications Commission Regarding Franchise Fees
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Mortimer- No Objection
The minutes say “No Objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Alderman Mortimer- No Objection.” (Motion: Mortimer)
Place on file — A Resolution Supporting the Massachusetts Municipal Association's Comment Letter to the Federal Communications Commission Regarding Franchise Fees
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman SECONDER: Monica C. Medeiros, Alderman at Large 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: Monica C. Medeiros, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Forbes, second: Medeiros)
Calendar
Request to set a Public Hearing on Classification of Property for November 26, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. and subsequently determine the Classification of Property
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
From the minutes
“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 Free Cash (01-324001) in the amount of One Million, One Hundred Sixty Two Thousand, One Hundred Eighty Seven dollars ($1,162,187.00) to various accounts as set forth herein
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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