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May 17, 2021
2 meetings this evening, 15 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Melrose City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Christopher Cinella, Jack Eccles, Maya Jamaleddine, Leila Migliorelli, John N. Tramontozzi, Jeff McNaught, Robb Stewart, Mark Garipay, Shawn M. MacMaster, Jen Grigoraitis, Cory Thomas
Absent: None
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Minutes Approval
Accept the minutes of the regular meeting of May 3, 2021
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Cinella)
Communications from His Honor, the Mayor and Other
Suspend the rules, without objection to hear from Office of Planning and Development Director Denise Gaffey — Suspend the Rules
President Cinella moves to suspend the rules, without objection
The minutes say “without objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Cinella moves to suspend the rules, without objection.” (Motion: Cinella)
Authorization to Submit a Statement of Interest to Massachusetts School Building Authority for Hoover School Roof Replacement
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
Immediate Consideration — Authorization to Submit a Statement of Interest to Massachusetts School Building Authority for Hoover School Roof Replacement
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Eccles - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jack Eccles, Cory Thomas SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Grigoraitis)
Authorization to Submit a Statement of Interest to Massachusetts School Building Authority for Horace Mann Elementary School Roof Replacement
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: McNaught)
Immediate Consideration — Authorization to Submit a Statement of Interest to Massachusetts School Building Authority for Horace Mann Elementary School Roof Replacement
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Eccles - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Grigoraitis)
New Business
Set a Public Hearing for June 3, 2021 — Petition of National Grid to install approximately 1-3" of secondary duct from existing pole (P#2758), 8' +/- northeast towards 21 Pilgrim Road. Melrose as...
Motion: Set a Public Hearing for June 3, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. By: Councilor Thomas, Second: Councilor McNaught - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Thomas, second: McNaught)
Orders
Amending Chapter 173 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 3] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, McNaught, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas NAYS: Maya Jamaleddine, John N. Tramontozzi, Robb Stewart
Yes: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, MacMaster, McNaught, Migliorelli, ThomasNo: Jamaleddine, Stewart, Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 3] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, McNaught, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas NAYS: Maya Jamaleddine, John N. Tramontozzi, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Garipay)
FRIENDS Of The Milano Center Social Services Coordinator Donation
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Grigoraitis)
An Appropriation from the Special Education Fund account number 84082- 590000 in the amount of $499,953 to the School Department account number 0111-490000
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Grigoraitis)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $14,650 to City Clerk Salary & Wages, account number 011611-511000, for staff changes during Fiscal Year 2021
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Eccles)
Transfer of Surety Bond of Melrose City Clerk
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Garipay)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor McNaught, Second: Councilor Garipay - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Garipay)
Melrose City Council · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting of the City Council and the School Committee; only the council’s own votes are shown.
Present: Christopher Cinella, Jack Eccles, Maya Jamaleddine, Leila Migliorelli, John N. Tramontozzi, Jeff McNaught, Robb Stewart, Mark Garipay, Shawn M. MacMaster, Jen Grigoraitis, Cory Thomas
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Agenda
Suspend the rules, without objection — Joint Meeting of the City Council and the School Committee to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2021 on the financial condition of the City, revenue...
President Cinella moves to suspend the rules, without objection
The minutes say “without objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Cinella moves to suspend the rules, without objection.” (Motion: Cinella)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor McNaught, Second: Councilor Eccles - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Eccles)
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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