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May 20, 2019
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Robert A. Boisselle absent.
Present: Manisha Bewtra, 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: Robert A. Boisselle
Every vote, in order
New Business
Immediate consideration — Set Public Hearing Date for Order 2019-85 -- FY 2020 Operating Budget (June 3, 2019 at 8:00 PM)
Motion for immediate consideration by Alderman Mortimer -- no objection
The minutes say “no objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion for immediate consideration by Alderman Mortimer -- no objection.” (Motion: Mortimer)
Take order out of order — A Resolution Recognizing National Police Week 2019
Motion was made to take order out of order by Alderman MacMaster; second by Alderman Mortimer -- motion carried
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion was made to take order out of order by Alderman MacMaster; second by Alderman Mortimer -- motion carried.” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Mortimer)
Immediate Consideration: Alderman MacMaster — A Resolution Recognizing National Police Week 2019
Motion for Immediate Consideration: Alderman MacMaster -- no objection
The minutes say “no objection” with no count or names.
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“Motion for Immediate Consideration: Alderman MacMaster -- no objection.”
Place the order on file by Alderman Morter — A Resolution Recognizing National Police Week 2019
Motion made to place the order on file by Alderman Morter; second by MacMaster.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Robert A. Boisselle.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: MacMaster)
Orders from Committee
Take Order from Committee — Application of Lisa and Christine Kennedy, d/b/a Kennedy's Ice Cream Bar - 888 Main Street, Melrose for a Common Victualler License
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Alderman MacMaster, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 Alderman SECONDER: Monica C. Medeiros, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Robert A. Boisselle.” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Medeiros)
Calendar
Amend Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article II - Fire Department, Sec. 24-32(E) - Emergency Rescue Vehicle, to set fees for FY 20
RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Robert A. Boisselle
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Robert A. Boisselle.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
Appointment of Cynthia Ann Silveira, 298 Vinton Street, to the Board of Registrars of Voters to fill the unexpired term of Steve Trulli; said term to expire on the last day of March 2021
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Manisha Bewtra, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Robert A. Boisselle
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Manisha Bewtra, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Robert A. Boisselle.” (Motion: Bewtra, second: Mortimer)
Reappointment of Rev. Jaron Green, 278 Main St., Apt. 4D, to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2022
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Robert A. Boisselle
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Robert A. Boisselle.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: MacMaster)
Reappointment of Brian Donovan, 9 Morgan St., to the Human Rights Commission for a second full term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2022
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Robert A. Boisselle
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Alderman at Large SECONDER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Robert A. Boisselle.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Tramontozzi)
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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