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June 21, 2021
41 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Jeff McNaught and Maya Jamaleddine absent.
Present: Christopher Cinella, Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John N. Tramontozzi, Robb Stewart, Mark Garipay, Shawn M. MacMaster, Jen Grigoraitis, Cory Thomas
Absent: Jeff McNaught, Maya Jamaleddine
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Accept the minutes of June 7, 2021 by unanimous consent — Minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 2021
President Cinella moves to accept the minutes of June 7, 2021 by unanimous consent - no objection.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [9 TO 0] AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Cinella)
Accept the June 14, 2021 minutes without reading by unanimous consent — Minutes of the special meeting of June 14, 2021
President Cinella moves to accept the June 14, 2021 minutes without reading by unanimous consent- no objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [9 TO 0] AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Cinella)
Communications from His Honor, the Mayor and Other
Suspend the rules by unanimous consent
President Cinellas moves to suspend the rules by unanimous consent - no objection.
The minutes say “no objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Cinellas moves to suspend the rules by unanimous consent - no objection..” (Motion: Cinella)
Acceptance of a Forty-Two Thousand One Hundred and Five Dollar Grant from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development Regional Pilot Grant Program
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
New Business
In accordance with Article 1; section 56-10 of the Melrose Administrative Code: Appointment of Joanne Perperian, 6 Patriot Way, Melrose, MA as Assistant City Clerk commencing June 7, 2021; term...
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Cory Thomas SECONDER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Cory Thomas SECONDER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Tramontozzi)
Immediate Consideration — In accordance with Article 1; section 56-10 of the Melrose Administrative Code: Appointment of Joanne Perperian, 6 Patriot Way, Melrose, MA as Assistant City Clerk...
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Migliorelli - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Set a public hearing — Petition of National Grid to install approximately 880 feet of concrete encased electric ducts from existing manhole A-510 to an existing pad mount transformer at 585...
RESULT: SET PUBLIC HEARING [9 TO 0] Next: 7/19/2021 7:45 PM MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: SET PUBLIC HEARING [9 TO 0] Next: 7/19/2021 7:45 PM MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Thomas, second: Grigoraitis)
Immediate Consideration — Petition of National Grid to install approximately 880 feet of concrete encased electric ducts from existing manhole A-510 to an existing pad mount transformer at 585...
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Thomas - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Thomas, second: Garipay)
Set a public hearing — Petition of National Grid to relocate 1 JO pole (# 1570) on Orient Ave beginning at a point approximately 276 feet north of the centerline at the Orient Ave and East Emerson...
RESULT: SET PUBLIC HEARING [9 TO 0] Next: 7/19/2021 7:45 PM MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: SET PUBLIC HEARING [9 TO 0] Next: 7/19/2021 7:45 PM MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Thomas, second: Garipay)
Immediate Consideration — Petition of National Grid to relocate 1 JO pole (# 1570) on Orient Ave beginning at a point approximately 276 feet north of the centerline at the Orient Ave and East...
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Thomas - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Thomas, second: Garipay)
Communication from Massachusetts State Lottery Commission regarding KENO monitor at West Wyoming Market, 49 West Wyoming Ave., Melrose, MA
RESULT: DEFEATED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
The minutes record this item as “defeated” and list nine councilors voting yes and none voting no, without saying what the motion was, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Stewart, second: Garipay)
Immediate Consideration — Communication from Massachusetts State Lottery Commission regarding KENO monitor at West Wyoming Market, 49 West Wyoming Ave., Melrose, MA
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Stewart - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Stewart)
Orders from Committee
Acceptance of the FY21 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant awarded to the Melrose Fire Department by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Fire Services, in the amount of $14,941.00
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
Take Order from Committee — Acceptance of the FY21 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant awarded to the Melrose Fire Department by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Fire Services, in...
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor Eccles, Second: Councilor Grioraitis - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Grigoraitis)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, 01-324001, in the amount of $265,000 to Fire Capital Outlay, account 019313-551081, to purchase an Ambulance
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
Take Order from Committee — An Appropriation from Free Cash, 01-324001, in the amount of $265,000 to Fire Capital Outlay, account 019313-551081, to purchase an Ambulance
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor Eccles, Second: Councilor Stewart - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $502,500 to various Park Capital Project Accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Grigoraitis)
Take Order from Committee — An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $502,500 to various Park Capital Project Accounts as set forth herein
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor Eccles, Second: Councilor Stewart - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, Account 01-324001, in the amount of $50,000 to Planning Professional Services, account 011752-529000) for wayfinding projects
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Migliorelli)
Take Order from Committee — An Appropriation from Free Cash, Account 01-324001, in the amount of $50,000 to Planning Professional Services, account 011752-529000) for wayfinding projects
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor Eccles ____, Second: Councilor ___ - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
An appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $255,000 to Police Capital Accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
Conjoin 2021-135,136,137,138,139,145,148,149,152,153,154 to remove from committee — An appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $255,000 to Police Capital Accounts as set...
Motion to conjoin 2021-135,136,137,138,139,145,148,149,152,153,154 to remove from committee.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Thomas)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $480,243, to various Public Works accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $270,000, to various Public Works, Snow and Ice accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, 01-324001, in the amount of $825,000 to various Public Works School Facilities- Capital accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Thomas)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $30,000 to Veterans Professional Services, account 015432-529000
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
Acceptance of a Net Metering Credit Agreement between the City of Melrose and Hampshire Power for energy and cost savings. The agreement authorizes the production of alternative energy on behalf...
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
Adopting Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, section 22 G on disabled parking
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
Take Order from Committee — Adopting Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, section 22 G on disabled parking
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor ____, Second: Councilor ___ - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
Development of stormwater ordinance to meet permit requirements
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
Take Order from Committee — Development of stormwater ordinance to meet permit requirements
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor Grigoraitis, Second: Councilor Migliorelli- motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
An Appropriation in the amount of $43,423.46 from Water Retained Earnings, account 6100-319000, to Water Reserve Fund, account 8416-49000
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
An Appropriation in the amount of $400,000 from Water Retained Earnings, account number 6100-319000, to the Fiscal 2022 Water Budget
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
A transfer in the amount of $102,600 from the Fire Department Salary & Wages, account number 012211-511000, to various Salary & Wage Accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)
Take Order from Committee — A transfer in the amount of $102,600 from the Fire Department Salary & Wages, account number 012211-511000, to various Salary & Wage Accounts as set forth herein
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor Migliorelli, Second: Councilor Grigoraitis - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Grigoraitis)
A transfer in the amount $30,000 from Health Insurance, account number 019142-549201, to City Solicitor Property Insurance, account number 011512-544310
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Grigoraitis)
Take Order from Committee — A transfer in the amount $30,000 from Health Insurance, account number 019142-549201, to City Solicitor Property Insurance, account number 011512-544310
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor Migliorelli, Second: Councilor Grigoraitis - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Grigoraitis)
Authorizing a Bond for the replacement of the Salt Shed
RESULT: DEFEATED [6 TO 3] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas NAYS: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, Jen Grigoraitis ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
Yes: Cinella, Garipay, MacMaster, Stewart, Thomas, TramontozziNo: Eccles, Grigoraitis, MigliorelliThe minutes record the motion as defeated with 6 yes and 3 no votes; some council votes need more than a simple majority (for example, two-thirds).
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED [6 TO 3] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Thomas NAYS: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, Jen Grigoraitis ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
An Appropriation from the Peg Access Cable Fund (#2922) in the amount of $276,505 to MMTV and Melrose Public Schools
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
Election of a Clerk of Committees pursuant to the Charter for the City of Melrose, Section 2-8: Appointments of the City Council
RESULT: ELECTED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: ELECTED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Stewart, Second: Councilor Migliorelli - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:57 pm.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Stewart, second: Migliorelli)
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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