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July 19, 2021
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
Every vote, in order
Public Comment
Open public comment by unanimous consent
President Cinella moves to open public comment by unanimous consent - no objection
The minutes say “no objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Cinella moves to open public comment by unanimous consent - no objection.” (Motion: Cinella)
Close public comment by unanimous consent
President Cinella moves to close public comment by unanimous consent - no objection
The minutes say “no objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Cinella moves to close public comment by unanimous consent - no objection.” (Motion: Cinella)
Communications from His Honor, the Mayor and Other
Suspend the Rules
Motion: Suspend the Rules By: Councilor Grigoraitis, Second: Councilor Migliorelli - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Suspend the Rules By: Councilor Grigoraitis, Second: Councilor Migliorelli - motion carried..” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
Communications from His Honor, the Mayor and Other: vote (the minutes do not state the motion)
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Grigoraitis)
Appointment of Sarah MacLellan, 66 Wheeler Ave, to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term, said term to end on the last day of February, 2024
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Garipay)
Immediate Consideration — Appointment of Sarah MacLellan, 66 Wheeler Ave, to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term, said term to end on the last day of February, 2024
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Migliorelli - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Authorization to Accept a Grant in the amount of $28,822.75 from the MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Program; and Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Contract with MassDOT; funds to be deposited...
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 Accept a Grant in the amount of $28,822.75 from the MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Program; and Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Contract with...
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor McNaught - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: McNaught)
Authorization to Accept a Grant in the amount of $104,663.00 from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) through the Green Communities Division; and Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Contract...
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
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)
Immediate Consideration — Authorization to Accept a Grant in the amount of $104,663.00 from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) through the Green Communities Division; and Authorize the...
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor McNaught - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: McNaught)
Resolutions
Take Order from Committee
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor McNaught, Second: Councilor Thomas - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Thomas)
Place on File — A Resolution for Expanding Access to Local Government in the City of Melrose
Motion: Place on File
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: McNaught, second: Migliorelli)
Orders from Committee
Take Order 2021-155 from Committee
Motion: Take Order 2021-155 from Committee By: Councilor Jamaleddine, Second: Councilor Grigoraitis - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Grigoraitis)
Appointment of Lindsay Toghill to the Historic District Commission; said term to end on the last day of February, 2024
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Eccles)
Take Order 2021-158 from Committee — 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...
Motion: Take Order 2021-158 from Committee By: Councilor Thomas, Second: Councilor Garipay - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Thomas, second: Garipay)
Place on file — 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 Lebanon St....
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [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)
Take Order 2021-159 from Committee — 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...
Motion: Take Order 2021-159 from Committee By: Councilor Thomas, Second: Councilor Eccles - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Thomas, second: Eccles)
Place on file — 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 St...
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [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)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Eccles, Second: Councilor McNaught - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Eccles, second: McNaught)
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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