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October 7, 2019
10 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Manisha Bewtra, Robert A. Boisselle, Scott M. Forbes, 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
Public Comment
Open Public Comment
Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Forbes, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Open Public Comment By: Alderman Forbes, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried..” (Motion: Forbes, second: Boisselle)
Close Public Comment
Motion: Close Public Comment By: Alderman Forbes, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Close Public Comment By: Alderman Forbes, Second: Alderman Boisselle - motion carried..” (Motion: Forbes, second: Boisselle)
Communications from Her Honor, the Mayor and Other
Immediate Consideration — Proclaiming October 2019 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Motion for Immediate Consideration made by Councilor Zwirko--no objection
The minutes say “no objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion for Immediate Consideration made by Councilor Zwirko--no objection.” (Motion: Zwirko)
Place on File — Proclaiming October 2019 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Motion to Place on File made by Councilor Zwirko, second by Lipper-Garabedian. Lipper Garabedian noted that the number of "act of violence" calls to the Melrose Police Dept. increased by nearly 30 this year compared to the same time last year.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael P. Zwirko, Councilor at Large SECONDER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Councilor at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Zwirko, second: Lipper-Garabedian)
Election of the President
Elect Scott M. Forbes President of the City Council for the rest of 2019 (viva voce vote)
Motion to Close Nominations by Zwirko; second by Boisselle The election proceeded by viva voce vote. Forbes was unanimously elected.
The minutes say the nominations were closed and “The election proceeded by viva voce vote. Forbes was unanimously elected”; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to Close Nominations by Zwirko; second by Boisselle The election proceeded by viva voce vote. Forbes was unanimously elected..” (Motion: Zwirko, second: Boisselle)
New Business
Place on file — Election of the President of the City Council for the remainder of Year 2019 to fill vacancy created by the resignation of Jennifer Lemmerman
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 Councilor SECONDER: Monica C. Medeiros, Councilor at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 Councilor SECONDER: Monica C. Medeiros, Councilor at Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Medeiros)
Set Public Hearing Date for Nov. 18 — Petition of National Grid to install install 1SO Pole on Summer St beginning at a point approximately 10 ft South of the centerline of the intersection of...
Motion to set Public Hearing Date for Nov. 18 at 8:00 pm made by Tramontozzi; second by Mortimer-- Motion Carried
From the minutes
“RESULT: SET PUBLIC HEARING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/18/2019 7:45 PM MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Councilor SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Councilor AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Mortimer)
Orders from Committee
Remove From Committee — Application of Joana Baka Valle for a Common Victualler License as part of a Transfer of Ownership of My Diner, 399 Main St. , Melrose
Motion to Remove From Committee made by MacMaster; second by Mortimer
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 Councilor SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Councilor AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko.” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Mortimer)
Calendar
Appointment of Julianna Hanlon, 7 Short Street, as an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals for a two-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2021
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Councilor at Large SECONDER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Councilor AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSTAIN: Kate Lipper-Garabedian
Yes: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright, ZwirkoAbstained: Lipper-Garabedian
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Councilor at Large SECONDER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 Councilor AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSTAIN: Kate Lipper-Garabedian.” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Tramontozzi)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle- motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Adjourn By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Boisselle- 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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