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November 18, 2019
13 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 Francis X. Wright absent.
Present: Manisha Bewtra, Robert A. Boisselle, Scott M. Forbes, Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Shawn M. MacMaster, Monica C. Medeiros, Peter D. Mortimer, John N. Tramontozzi, Michael P. Zwirko, Jeff McNaught
Absent: Francis X. Wright
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing--8:00 P.m.
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 Summer St. and to Install guy stub pole...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 SECONDER: Robert A. Boisselle, Ward 4 AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr..” (Motion: Mortimer, second: Boisselle)
Communications from Her Honor, the Mayor and Other
Immediate consideration for the purpose of setting a public hearing — Request to set a Public Hearing on Classification of Property for November 25, 2019 at 7:30 P.M. and subsequently determine...
Motion for immediate consideration for the purpose of setting a public hearing-- no objection.
The minutes say “no objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“motion for immediate consideration for the purpose of setting a public hearing-- no objection..” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian)
New Business
Place on File — A Resolution in Support of the 4th Annual Melrose Random Acts of Kindness Day on Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Motion to place on File was made by Zwirko; second by Mortimer
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Michael P. Zwirko, At-Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr..” (Motion: Zwirko, second: Mortimer)
Orders from Committee
Remove from committee; second — Acceptance of FY20 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant Program in the amount of $18,000.00 to fund Cataldo Ambulance Company Emergency Services
Motion to remove from committee; second by Mortimer -- motion carried
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“motion to remove from committee; second by Mortimer -- motion carried.” (Motion: Mortimer)
Passage — Acceptance of FY20 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant Program in the amount of $18,000.00 to fund Cataldo Ambulance Company Emergency Services
Motion for Passage by Lipper-Garabedian; second: Mortimer -- unanimous
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, At-Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr..” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
Remove from committee; second — Authorization to Accept a Grant in the amount of $219,028.00 from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) through the Green Communities Division; and Authorize...
Motion to remove from committee; second by Mortimer -- motion carried
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“motion to remove from committee; second by Mortimer -- motion carried.” (Motion: Mortimer)
Passage — Authorization to Accept a Grant in the amount of $219,028.00 from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) through the Green Communities Division; and Authorize the Mayor to Execute a...
Motion for Passage by Lipper-Garabedian; second: Mortimer -- unanimous
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, At-Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr..” (Motion: Lipper-Garabedian, second: Mortimer)
Remove from committee; second — Emergency Management Services - vehicle acquisition request
Motion to remove from committee; second by Mortimer -- motion carried
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“motion to remove from committee; second by Mortimer -- motion carried.” (Motion: Mortimer)
Emergency Management Services - vehicle acquisition request
RESULT: LEAVE TO WITHDRAW [8 TO 2] TO: City Council MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 SECONDER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, At-Large AYES: Bewtra, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught NAYS: Robert A. Boisselle, Peter D. Mortimer ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr.
Yes: Bewtra, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, McNaught, Medeiros, Tramontozzi, ZwirkoNo: Boisselle, Mortimer
From the minutes
“RESULT: LEAVE TO WITHDRAW [8 TO 2] TO: City Council MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 SECONDER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, At-Large AYES: Bewtra, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught NAYS: Robert A. Boisselle, Peter D. Mortimer ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr..” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Lipper-Garabedian)
Calendar
Request for the City of Melrose to produce infrastructural data relating to all municipal sewer lines
RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, At-Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, At-Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr..” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Lipper-Garabedian)
Appointment of Paul Moore, 35 Laurel Street, to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2021
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Michael P. Zwirko, At-Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Michael P. Zwirko, At-Large SECONDER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr..” (Motion: Zwirko, second: Mortimer)
Place on file — Establishing a Designated Parking Space at City Hall for Veterans of the United States Armed Forces
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Michael P. Zwirko, At-Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Michael P. Zwirko, At-Large AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr..” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Zwirko)
Place on file — Appointment of Melissa Riley, 119 West Wyoming Ave., Apt. 2, to the Conservation as an Associate Member for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2022
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Michael P. Zwirko, At-Large SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Michael P. Zwirko, At-Large SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Bewtra, Boisselle, Forbes, Lipper-Garabedian, MacMaster, Medeiros, Mortimer, Tramontozzi, Zwirko, McNaught ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr..” (Motion: Zwirko, second: MacMaster)
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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