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October 21, 2019
6 recorded votes, 5 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, 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
During the meeting:
- Monica C. Medeiros arrived after the meeting began (7:50 PM).
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Close nominations
Motion to close nominations by Boisselle; second by Lipper-Garabedian. Peter Mortimer was unanimously elected
Yes: Bewtra, Boisselle, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright, ZwirkoMonica C. Medeiros arrived late (7:50 PM); the minutes do not show that member taking part at this point, so that member is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to close nominations by Boisselle; second by Lipper-Garabedian. Peter Mortimer was unanimously elected.” (Motion: Boisselle, second: Mortimer)
Minutes Approval
Enter the minutes from meetings on Aug. 19, September 3, September 9, and September 23 into the record without reading
Motion to enter the minutes from meetings on Aug. 19, September 3, September 9, and September 23 into the record without reading; Second: Boisselle. Motion Carried.
The minutes say “Motion Carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“motion to enter the minutes from meetings on Aug. 19, September 3, September 9, and September 23 into the record without reading; Second: Boisselle. Motion Carried..” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Boisselle)
Public Comment
Open Public Comment
Motion: Open Public Comment By: Councilor Zwirko, Second: Councilor Boisselle - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Open Public Comment By: Councilor Zwirko, Second: Councilor Boisselle - motion carried..” (Motion: Zwirko, second: Boisselle)
Close Public Comment
Motion: Close Public Comment By: Councilor Zwirko, Second: Councilor Boisselle - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Close Public Comment By: Councilor Zwirko, Second: Councilor Boisselle - motion carried..” (Motion: Zwirko, second: Boisselle)
Calendar
Place on file — Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances to add Chapter 222, Article IV: Shared Mobility Vehicles
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9 TO 0] MOVER: Monica C. Medeiros, At-Large SECONDER: Michael P. Zwirko, At-Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Scott M. Forbes
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9 TO 0] MOVER: Monica C. Medeiros, At-Large SECONDER: Michael P. Zwirko, At-Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Wright Jr., Zwirko ABSENT: Scott M. Forbes.” (Motion: Medeiros, second: Zwirko)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Zwirko, Second: Councilor Lipper-Garabedian - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Zwirko, Second: Councilor Lipper-Garabedian - motion carried..” (Motion: Zwirko, second: Lipper-Garabedian)
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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