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September 3, 2019
13 recorded votes, 4 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
Orders from Committee
Take Order from Committee — Appropriate the amount of $20,000.00 from account 29032-590000 (Library Fines Account) to account 016112-534200 (Lib Exp Books & Periodicals)
Motion to Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Bewtra, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen 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)
Take Order from Committee — Presentation Regarding the City's Roll out of Its New Everbridge Emergency Notification System
Motion to Take Order from Committee By: Alderman MacMaster, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion to Take Order from Committee By: Alderman MacMaster, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Mortimer)
Place on file — Presentation Regarding the City's Roll out of Its New Everbridge Emergency Notification System
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 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: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Mortimer)
Take Order from Committee — A Resolution honoring John V. Scenna
Motion to Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lipper-Garabedian, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion to Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lipper-Garabedian, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried..” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
Place on file — A Resolution honoring John V. Scenna
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, 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] TO: Board of Aldermen MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, 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: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
Take Order from Committee — Authorizing a Bond in the amount of Three Hundred, Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000) under the Sewer Enterprise Account through the MWRA Sewer System I/I Local...
Motion to Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lipper-Garabedian, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried. Alderman Medeiros noted that the amortization schedule is available as an attachment to the order.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, 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: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
Take Order from Committee — Authorizing a Bond under the Water Enterprise System through MWRA Local Water System Assistance Program bonds for FY2020 in the amount of One Million, Four Hundred...
Motion to 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: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
An Appropriation from Contract Stabilization (84042-590000) in the amount of $61,138.14 to various accounts as set forth herein. This appropriation is to fund year one of the recently settled...
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, 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: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, 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: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
Take Order from Committee — Authorization to Execute Solid Waste Facility Operating Agreement by and between the City of Melrose and Waste Management of Massachusetts
Motion to Take Order from Committee By: Alderman Lipper-Garabedian, Second: Alderman Mortimer - motion carried with one opposed-- Alderman Zwirko. Zwirko explained that his opposition was because he was interested in suspending the rules to hear from City Solicitor Robert Van Campen and the representative from Waste Management Jim Nocella. Zwirko makes a
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, 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: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
Take Order from Committee — An Appropriation from Contract Stabilization (84042-590000) in the amount of $5,000 to City Solicitor, Salary and Wages
Motion to 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: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
Calendar
Add all of the related citizen correspondence to the record — Amend Melrose Revised Ordinances by adding Article VI, Section 198-12: Reduction in Single Use Plastic Beverage Straws and Beverage...
A motion was made to add all of the related citizen correspondence to the record by Alderman Wright; second by Mortimer; motion carried. Alderman MacMaster states that he is against the straw ordinance because he believes it will be counter intuitive to its purpose because legislating without education and actually foster resistance among the public. Alderman Wright reiterates that straws can be requested at any time, that this ordinance is just and opportunity to resist plastic, but he understands that people still want and need straws. It is not a ban. Alderman Forbes restates that he feels that the same thing can be accomplished without an ordinance.
Yes: Bewtra, Boisselle, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright, ZwirkoNo: Forbes, MacMaster, Medeiros
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 3] MOVER: Francis X. Wright Jr., Ward 3 Alderman SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko NAYS: Scott M. Forbes, Shawn M. MacMaster, Monica C. Medeiros.” (Motion: Wright, second: Mortimer)
Appointment of Jennie Wengrovius, 585 Main St., #402, to the Commission on Women for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February
RESULT: PASSED [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: PASSED [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)
Appointment of Stacy Minchello as Director of the Council Aging, effective September 16, 2019
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 1] MOVER: Monica C. Medeiros, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster
Yes: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright, ZwirkoNo: MacMaster
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 1] MOVER: Monica C. Medeiros, Alderman at Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lemmerman, Lipper-Garabedian, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster.” (Motion: Medeiros, 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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