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June 24, 2020
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Jen Grigoraitis, John N. Tramontozzi, Jeff McNaught, Robb Stewart, Mark Garipay, Shawn M. MacMaster, Cory Thomas, Jack Eccles, Christopher Cinella, Leila Migliorelli, Maya Jamaleddine
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- 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.
- Maya Jamaleddine took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Calendar
Place on file — An Order Requesting Information Relative to Resources Available to Local Business Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
City of Melrose Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 in the amount of $88,397,961.08 (Eighty-Eight Million, Three Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred Sixty-One Dollars and Eight Cents)
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 1] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Grigoraitis, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine NAYS: John N. Tramontozzi
Yes: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, McNaught, Migliorelli, Stewart, ThomasNo: Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 1] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Grigoraitis, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine NAYS: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: Cinella, second: McNaught)
Reauthorization of City of Melrose Revolving Funds table as adopted by City Ordinance June 18, 2018 and further authorized by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, §53E ½
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
Amend Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article II - Fire Department, Sec. 24-32(E) - Emergency Rescue Vehicle, to set fees for FY 21
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
Ambulance Enterprise Fund for Fiscal 2021 in the amount of $938,017.12 (Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand, Seventeen Dollars and Twelve Cents)
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
Water Enterprise Operating Budget for Fiscal 2021 in the amount of $5,422,639.20 (Five Million, Four Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand, Six Hundred Thirty- Nine Dollars and Twenty Cents)
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 2] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Grigoraitis, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine NAYS: John N. Tramontozzi, Shawn M. MacMaster
Yes: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, McNaught, Migliorelli, Stewart, ThomasNo: MacMaster, Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 2] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Grigoraitis, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine NAYS: John N. Tramontozzi, Shawn M. MacMaster.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Garipay)
Sewer Enterprise Operating Budget for Fiscal 2021 in the amount of $8,130,932.44 (Eight Million, One Hundred-Thirty Thousand, Nine Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Forty-Four Cents)
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: McNaught)
Mt. Hood Enterprise Operating Budget for Fiscal 2021 in the amount of $1,565,259.92 (One Million, Five Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand, Two Hundred Fifty- Nine Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents)
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account number (01-324001) in the amount of $114,200.00 to various Fire Department Accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
An Appropriation from the Peg Access Cable Fund (#2922) in the amount of $300,452.04 to MMTV and Melrose Public Schools
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account number 01-324001, in the amount of $195,714.85 to various Police Department Accounts as set forth herein. An Appropriation from Free Cash, account number...
RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
A Transfer from Temporary Debt, account number 017522-549100, in the amount of $42,000.00 to various Workers' Compensation accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $331,676.55 to various Public Works Accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
A: An Appropriation from Free Cash, account number 01-324001, in the amount of $309,104.60 to various IT accounts as set forth herein. Amended to reflect a $14,000 reduction of the proposed...
RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $79,300.00 to various accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
Appointment of David Hoff, 46 Warwick Road, to the Commission on Disability for a three-year term; said term to end on the last day of February 2023
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
Appointment of Eileen Hamblin, 150 Youle Street, to the Cemetery Commission to fill the expired term of Mark Garipay; said term to expire on the last day of February 2022
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
Appointment of Margaret Sheets, 53 Melrose St., Apt. 3D, to the Commission on Disability for a three-year term; said term to end on the last day of February 2023
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
Appointment of Dorie Withey, 286 Washington Street, to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2023
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
Reappointment of Anne DeSouza-Ward, 543 Lynn Fells Parkway, to the Planning Board for a five-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2024
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
An Order Amending Article VII, Section 198-20 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose, "Sustainable Food Containers and Packaging"
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
Acceptance of School Water Improvement Grant (SWIG) in the amount of $24,000
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
Acceptance of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Recycling IQ Kit Grant in the amount of $30,000
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Thomas)
Acceptance of State Revolving Fund Sewer Asset Management Grant in the amount of $60,000
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Grigoraitis, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas, Eccles, Cinella, Migliorelli, Jamaleddine.” (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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