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March 23, 2020
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Maya Jamaleddine, Jen Grigoraitis, John N. Tramontozzi, Jeff McNaught, Robb Stewart, Mark Garipay, Shawn M. MacMaster, Cory Thomas, Jack Eccles, Christopher Cinella, Leila Migliorelli
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Maya Jamaleddine took part remotely.
- Jen Grigoraitis took part remotely.
- John N. Tramontozzi took part remotely.
- Jeff McNaught took part remotely.
- Robb Stewart took part remotely.
- Mark Garipay took part remotely.
- Shawn M. MacMaster took part remotely.
- Cory Thomas took part remotely.
- Jack Eccles took part remotely.
- Christopher Cinella took part remotely.
- Leila Migliorelli took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Motion — Remote Public Meeting Information Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor's March 15,...
Motion made by Councilor Tramontozzi second by: Thomas to suspend rule 29A to eliminate public comment for this meeting. Motion carried unamimously by roll call.
The minutes say “Motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Councilor Tramontozzi second by: Thomas to suspend rule 29A to eliminate public comment for this meeting. Motion carried unamimously by roll call..” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Thomas)
Communications from His Honor, the Mayor and Other
Motion
Motion made by Migliorelli at 8:20; second by: Tramontozzi at 8:20pm. Motion carried.
The minutes say “Motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Migliorelli at 8:20; second by: Tramontozzi at 8:20pm. Motion carried..” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Tramontozzi)
Orders from Committee
Motion — An Appropriation in the amount of $50,160 from Free Cash (account 01-324001) to various accounts as set forth herein
Motion made by Migliorelli; Second by: Eccles -- unanimous roll call
From the minutes
“motion made by Migliorelli; Second by: Eccles -- unanimous roll call.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)
Passage — An Appropriation in the amount of $50,160 from Free Cash (account 01-324001) to various accounts as set forth herein
Motion for passage made by Eccles; second: tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 AYES: Jamaleddine, Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Tramontozzi)
Passage of Section C (Breathing Apparatus) — A: An Appropriation from Free cash (account 01-324001) and Capital Stabilization (account 84052-590000)in the amount totaling $984,925. to various...
Motion for passage of Section C (Breathing Apparatus) made by Tramontozzi; second by Eccles All sections passed unanimously
The minutes say “passed” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion for passage of Section C (Breathing Apparatus) made by Tramontozzi; second by Eccles All sections passed unanimously.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Eccles)
Remove divided order from committee — A: An Appropriation from Free cash (account 01-324001) and Capital Stabilization (account 84052-590000)in the amount totaling $984,925. to various capital...
Motion to remove divided order from committee made by Cinella; second by Migliorelli
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Jamaleddine, Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Migliorelli)
Acceptance of a Seventy Thousand Dollar Grant from the Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development Mass Marketing Partnerships/Office of Travel & Tourism Program for Wayfinding and Creative...
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Jamaleddine, Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Jamaleddine, Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Migliorelli)
Calendar
Appointment of Elena Proakis Ellis to serve as Director of Public Works, effective March 30, 2020
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Jamaleddine, Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Jamaleddine, Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Garipay)
Acceptance of the 2020 Senior SAFE grant in the amount of $2,552.00 for the Fire Department
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 AYES: Jamaleddine, Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 AYES: Jamaleddine, Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Tramontozzi)
Authorizing a Bond in the Amount of $1,425,471 to pay costs of purchasing and equipping an aerial ladder truck for the use of the Fire Department
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Jamaleddine, Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Jamaleddine, Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
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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