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April 16, 2019
9 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Scott M. Forbes absent.
Present: Manisha Bewtra, Robert A. Boisselle, 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: Scott M. Forbes
Every vote, in order
Public Comment
Open Public Comment
Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Zwirko - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Zwirko - motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Zwirko)
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.
From the minutes
“Motion: Close Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle- motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Orders from Committee
Remove from Committee — Acceptance of Revised Easements at 360 and 366 Swains Pond Ave
Motion to Remove from Committee made by Alderman Lipper-Garabedian; second by Alderman Mortimer-- motion carried
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Scott M. Forbes.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Boisselle)
Take Order from Committee — Petition of National Grid for multiple pole and conduit relocations throughout Melrose as set forth herein as part of Electrical Transmission Line Upgrade Project
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lipper-Garabedian, Second: Alderman Mortimer- motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [10 TO 0] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Scott M. Forbes.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Boisselle)
Take Order from Committee — Appointment of Carla Brockway, 51 Melrose St., to the Council on Aging to fill the unexpired term of Martha Quigley; said term to expire on the last day of February 2021
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Mortimer- motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Monica C. Medeiros, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Scott M. Forbes.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Medeiros)
Wright — Home Rule Petition to Amend Section 3-10 of the Charter of the City of Melrose
Motion: Wright; Second: Lipper-Garabedian Lee Schlenger came forward in support of 2019-81. Alderman Wright spoke in support of the order, acknowledging that presentation and filing could have been handled better, but that it was still in the city's best interest to make the charter change requested. His focus was on the implications for city staff and department heads-- noting the excellent staff at city hall. He noted that it was an issue of continuity to have a transition period. Alderman Bewtra also spoke in favor of the charter amendment as well, explaining the importance of having a smooth transition of power. Bewtra also spoke against the implications that this order would somehow negatively impact city finances or that it was a self-serving for the current mayor. The order was not adopted, but placed on file instead.
Yes: Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, ZwirkoNo: Bewtra, Boisselle, MacMaster, Wright
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [6 TO 4] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Michael P. Zwirko, Alderman at Large AYES: Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko NAYS: Manisha Bewtra, Robert A. Boisselle, Shawn M. MacMaster, Francis X. Wright Jr. ABSENT: Scott M. Forbes.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Zwirko)
Amend the order to remove "to authorize the city of Melrose" from the order and to amend the conjoined orders to add "The General Court is... — Petition to the Great and General Court to enact a...
Motion to amend the order to remove "to authorize the city of Melrose" from the order and to amend the conjoined orders to add "The General Court is empowered to undertake any and all actions necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Petition." (second: Mortimer)
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Scott M. Forbes.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
Calendar
Home Rule Petition to Amend Melrose City Charter, Section 2- 11: Filling Of Vacancies, As Set Forth Herein
RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Scott M. Forbes
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Scott M. Forbes.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boiselle - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Adjourn By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boiselle - 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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