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June 7, 2021
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks John N. Tramontozzi absent.
Present: Christopher Cinella, Jack Eccles, Maya Jamaleddine, Leila Migliorelli, Jeff McNaught, Robb Stewart, Mark Garipay, Shawn M. MacMaster, Jen Grigoraitis, Cory Thomas
Absent: John N. Tramontozzi
Every vote, in order
Minutes Approval
Accept the minutes of the joint meeting with the school committee of May 17, 2021
RESULT: ACCEPTED [10 TO 0] AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [10 TO 0] AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.”
Accept the minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 2021
RESULT: ACCEPTED [10 TO 0] AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [10 TO 0] AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.”
Orders
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account number (01-324001), in the amount of $1,150,000 (One Million, One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars), to various stabilization accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Eccles)
Reappointment of John Capuano, 31 Leonard Road, to the Council on Aging, for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2024
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Grigoraitis)
Appointment of Shannon Phillips to serve as City Solicitor for the City of Melrose
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Grigoraitis)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $100,000 to Human Resources Professional services, account 011522-529000
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Migliorelli)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $200,000 to IT, Capital Projects, account number 019313-551098
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Garipay)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account number 01-324001, in the amount of $75,000 to the Affordable Housing Trust, account number 82704-490000
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Eccles)
A transfer from Health Insurance, account 019142-549201, to Human Resources-Schooling, account number 011522-540700
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Jamaleddine)
Application of Bitty and Beau's coffee , d/b/a- 426 Main Street, Melrose for a Common Victualler License
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Migliorelli)
Orders from Committee
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 shown on Plan #30294058
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: Thomas, second: Grigoraitis)
Take Order 2021-96 from Committee — Amending Melrose Revised Zoning Ordinance to create Incentive Zoning Provisions and related Zoning Map and Parking Regulation Amendments as set forth herein
Motion: Take Order 2021-96 from Committee By: Councilor McNaught, Second: Councilor Eccles - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Eccles)
Amending Melrose Revised Zoning Ordinance to create Incentive Zoning Provisions and related Zoning Map and Parking Regulation Amendments as set forth herein
RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Grigoraitis)
Take Order 2021-121 from Committee — Acceptance of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Sustainable materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant in the sum of $21,775.44
Motion: Take Order 2021-121 from Committee By: Councilor McNaught, Second: Councilor Stewart - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Stewart)
Acceptance of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Sustainable materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant in the sum of $21,775.44
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Stewart)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor McNaught, Second: Councilor Stewart - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: John N. Tramontozzi.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Stewart)
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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