Melrose City Council · 2018–2019 Board of Aldermen / City Council · Regular meeting

March 18, 2019

14 recorded votes, 2 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

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New Business

Place on file — Communication from Massachusetts State Lottery Commission regarding KENO To Go License at Village Variety, 446 Main St., Melrose, MA

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Orders from Committee

Reappointment of Eric Wildman, 105 Laurel St., to the Board of Registrars of Voters for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of March 2022

Minutes, page 7

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Manisha Bewtra, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Michael P. Zwirko, Alderman at Large 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: Manisha Bewtra, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Michael P. Zwirko, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Bewtra, second: Zwirko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Reappointment of Theodore Hunt, Jr., 241 Tremont St., Apt. 2, to the Board of Registrars of Voters for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of March 2022

Minutes, page 7

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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Reappointment of Lee Phelan, 102 Clifford St., to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February, 2022

Minutes, page 7

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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Take Order from Committee — Accept a FY19 State 911 Department Training and EMD Regulatory Compliance Grant in the amount of $92,636.72

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lipper-Garabedian, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.

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“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Forbes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Application of Mohamed Nidali Oubella d/b/a Boston Limousine Ride for a livery license

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 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: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Take Order from Committee — Accept a FY 19 State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant in the amount of $56,187.00

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lipper-Garabedian, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.

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Take Order from Committee — An Appropriation from the Contract Stabilization Fund (84042- 590000) in the amount of $101,827.00 to the Police Salary & Wages and Overtime accounts(012111-511000 and...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lipper-Garabedian, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Scott M. Forbes, Ward 7 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Forbes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Take Order from Committee — Accept a FY 19 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant in the amount of $7,750.00

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lipper-Garabedian, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.

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Take Order from Committee — An appropriation from Free Cash (01-324001), in the amount of $102,000.00 to various accounts as set forth here in

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lipper-Garabedian, Second: Alderman MacMaster - motion carried.

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Calendar

Further amend the zoning ordinance so that all forms of marijuana establishments (rather than solely retail amendment made at a previous meeting)... — Amending Melrose Revised Zoning Ordinance,...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to further amend the zoning ordinance so that all forms of marijuana establishments (rather than solely retail amendment made at a previous meeting) would be limited to locations in the BB district only (see attached). Second by Alderman Wright-- Motion Carried.

The minutes say “Motion Carried” with no count or names.

From the minutes

“motion to further amend the zoning ordinance so that all forms of marijuana establishments (rather than solely retail amendment made at a previous meeting) would be limited to locations in the BB district only (see attached). Second by Alderman Wright-- Motion Carried..” (Motion: Wright)

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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 Review), Section 235-17...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael P. Zwirko, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Francis X. Wright Jr., Ward 3 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael P. Zwirko, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Francis X. Wright Jr., Ward 3 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Zwirko, second: Wright)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Place on file — An order to limit the location of any Marijuana Businesses in Melrose to Route 99, also known as the Newburyport Turnpike

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 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: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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