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August 16, 2021
26 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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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
Minutes Approval
Accept the minutes of the regular meeting of July 19, 2021
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.”
Public Comment
Open public comment
President Cinella moves to open public comment. No one comes forward. Without objection,
The minutes say “Without objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Cinella moves to open public comment. No one comes forward. Without objection,.” (Motion: Cinella)
Communications and Requests from His Honor, the
Immediate Consideration — Amending Chapter 198 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose Solid Waste and Recycling Ordinance Update and Schedule of Fees
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Eccles - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Eccles)
Acceptance of Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) in the amount of $108,655
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
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“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)
Immediate Consideration — Acceptance of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant in the amount of $8,374,174
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Eccles - No Objection Councilor MacMaster requests proffer as to why immediate consideration sought.
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“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Eccles)
Authorization to Accept a Grant in the amount of $101,108 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program; and...
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 — Authorization to Accept a Grant in the amount of $101,108 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Municipal Vulnerability...
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Eccles - No Objection Councilor MacMaster requests proffer for why immediate consideration sought.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Eccles)
Authorization to accept two grants in the amounts of $6,500 and $10,068 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Eccles)
Immediate Consideration — Amending Chapter 228 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose Water, Sewers, and Drains
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Thomas - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Thomas)
Place on file — Informational Update - Sewer Asset Management Grant Progress
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large 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: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Thomas, second: Eccles)
Orders from Committee
Take Order from Committee
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor Grigoratis, Second: Councilor Eccles - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
Requesting that the Honorable City Council review and take action relative to recommendations made by the Board of Registrars of Voters for the consolidation of non- ADA compliant polling...
RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [9 TO 2] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, Grigoraitis NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster, Cory Thomas
Yes: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, McNaught, Migliorelli, Stewart, TramontozziNo: MacMaster, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [9 TO 2] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, Grigoraitis NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster, Cory Thomas.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Stewart)
Take Order from Committee — Requesting that the Honorable City Council review and take action relative to recommendations made by the Board of Registrars of Voters for the consolidation of non-...
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor McNaught, Second: Councilor Eccles - motion carried.
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)
An appropriation from Capital Stabilization, account number 84052-590000, in the amount of $20,000.00 to Veteran's Professional Services, account number 015432-529000 for restoration of the...
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Appropriations Committee 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] TO: Appropriations Committee 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)
Concurrent Action for Removal from Committee — An appropriation from Capital Stabilization, account number 84052-590000, in the amount of $20,000.00 to Veteran's Professional Services, account...
Motion: Concurrent Action for Removal from Committee By: Councilor Jamaleddine, Second: Councilor Stewart - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Stewart)
Appointment of Greg DeLaurier, 90 Grove Street Apt B, to the Council on Aging; said term to expire on the last day of February 2024
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Stewart)
Appointment of David Kourtz. 64 Moreland Rd., to the Council on Aging; said term to expire on the last day of February 2024
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Stewart)
Appointment of Thais De Marco, 323 Grove Street, to the Affordable Housing Trust, for a two-year term, said term to expire the last day of January 2023
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Stewart)
Appointment of Lillian Yadgood Kelly, 117 Boston Rock Rd., to the Board of Health for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2024
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Stewart)
Take Order from Committee — Appointment of Lillian Yadgood Kelly, 117 Boston Rock Rd., to the Board of Health for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2024
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor Tramontozzi, Second: Councilor Garipay - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: Garipay)
Appointment of Gwendolyn Orford. 28 Otis St., to the Conservation Commission; said term to expire on the last day of February 2024
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Stewart)
Take Order from Committee — Appointment of Gwendolyn Orford. 28 Otis St., to the Conservation Commission; said term to expire on the last day of February 2024
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor McNaught, Second: Councilor Grigoraitis - motion carried.
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)
Authorization of Accept Two renewable AFDA grants in the amount of $2,500.00 each for the Health Department
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Appropriations Committee MOVER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Appropriations Committee 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)
Take Order from Committee — Authorization of Accept Two renewable AFDA grants in the amount of $2,500.00 each for the Health Department
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor McNaught, Second: Councilor Grigoraitis - motion carried.
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)
Place on file — An Order on the Status of Various Park Commission Projects
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] TO: Appropriations Committee 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: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] TO: Appropriations Committee 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)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Stewart, Second: Councilor Migliorelli - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:09 p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Stewart, second: Migliorelli)
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