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August 19, 2019
11 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks John N. Tramontozzi absent.
Present: Manisha Bewtra, Robert A. Boisselle, Scott M. Forbes, Jennifer L. Lemmerman, Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Shawn M. MacMaster, Monica C. Medeiros, Peter D. Mortimer, Francis X. Wright, Michael P. Zwirko
Absent: John N. Tramontozzi
Every vote, in order
Public Comment
Open Public Comment
Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Forbes - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
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“Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Forbes - motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Forbes)
Close Public Comment
Motion: Close Public Comment By: Alderman Lipper-Garabedian, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
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“Motion: Close Public Comment By: Alderman Lipper-Garabedian, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Motion: Open the Public Hearing By: Alderman Bewtra, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
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“Motion: Open the Public Hearing By: Alderman Bewtra, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: Bewtra, second: Mortimer)
Close Public Hearing
Motion: Close Public Hearing By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boiselle- motion carried.
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“Motion: Close Public Hearing By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boiselle- motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Suspend the Rules
Motion: Suspend the Rules By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Forbes - motion carried.
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“Motion: Suspend the Rules By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Forbes - motion carried..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Forbes)
Passage of the amended order — Petition of National Grid for Pole Relocation and Conduit Installation on Cerretani Way
Motion for passage of the amended order. mover: Mortimer; seconder: Boisselle.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Orders from Committee
Passage — AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF MELROSE
Motion for passage by Mortimer; second by Bewtra With the order before him, Alderman MacMaster stated that he supported the proposal in spirit, but was leery of regulating small businesses and would rather see an incentive-based approach than a $400 fine; and therefore would not vote in support. Lipper-Garabedian noted that the term of "fee" rather than "fine" was intentional in the proposal in order to recognize the costs that vacant properties incur on the city. Lipper-Garabedian also explained that the ordinance would impact the commericial property owners, not the small business who leased from them. In fact, the intention is to support these small businesses by encouraging property owners to keep their properties fully occupied.
Yes: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Mortimer, Wright, ZwirkoNo: MacMaster, Medeiros
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“RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 2] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman SECONDER: Manisha Bewtra, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Mortimer, Wright Jr., Zwirko NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster, Monica C. Medeiros ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Bewtra)
Calendar
Acceptance of School Nursing Grant
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Manisha Bewtra, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Monica C. Medeiros, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Manisha Bewtra, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Monica C. Medeiros, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: Bewtra, second: Medeiros)
Acceptance of 2 Youth Action Team Mini-grants
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Manisha Bewtra, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Manisha Bewtra, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: Bewtra, second: Boisselle)
An application from Mourad Djiar requesting a New Livery License D/B/A ABCE Livery
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Monica C. Medeiros, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Monica C. Medeiros, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Boisselle)
Place on file — Request for update by city officials on matters related to June 20, 2019 Brazil Street sewer backup
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 Alderman SECONDER: Monica C. Medeiros, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 Alderman SECONDER: Monica C. Medeiros, Alderman at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Medeiros)
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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