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September 20, 2021
20 recorded votes, 1 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
Minutes Approval
Accept the minutes of the regular meeting of September 13, 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)
Resolutions
Immediate Consideration
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Jamaleddine - No Objection
The minutes say “No Objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Jamaleddine - No Objection.” (Motion: Jamaleddine)
Place on File — A Resolution Honoring the Accomplishments of Benjamin D. Parker and Shane Buckley-Fennell as Eagle Scouts
Motion: Place on File By: Councilor MacMaster, Second: Councilor Jamaleddine - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Jamaleddine)
Orders from Committee
Take Order from Committee
Motion: Take Order from Committee By: Councilor Tramontozzi, Second: Councilor Eccles - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: MacMaster)
Appointment of Chris Redfern. 2 Spear St., to the Conservation Commission; said term to expire on the last day of February 2024
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
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)
Take Orders from Committee — Appointment of Chris Redfern. 2 Spear St., to the Conservation Commission; said term to expire on the last day of February 2024
Motion: Take Orders from Committee By: Councilor Migliorelli, Second: Councilor Grigoraitis - motion carried.
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 to serve as Chief Assessor for the City of Melrose
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: McNaught)
A request and recommendation that the honorable City Council authorize in- person early voting for the November 2, 2021 Municipal Election in the City Council Chamber at Melrose City Hall
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)
Calling City Election, Tuesday, November 2, 2021
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: McNaught)
Take Orders from Committee — Calling City Election, Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Motion: Take Orders from Committee By: Councilor Grigoraitis, 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)
Amending Chapter 198 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose Solid Waste and Recycling Ordinance Update and Schedule of Fees
RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Jamaleddine)
Amend — Amending Chapter 198 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose Solid Waste and Recycling Ordinance Update and Schedule of Fees
Motion: Amend By: Councilor Tramontozzi, Second: Councilor McNaught - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John N. Tramontozzi, Ward 1 SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Tramontozzi, second: McNaught)
Amending Chapter 228 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose Water, Sewers, and Drains
RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [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 AS AMENDED [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)
Amending Chapter 198, Article II , Section 198-2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose Collection and Disposal
RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: MacMaster)
Take Orders from Committee — Amending Chapter 198, Article II , Section 198-2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose Collection and Disposal
Motion: Take Orders from Committee By: Councilor Jamaleddine, Second: Councilor McNaught - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Jeff McNaught, Ward 2 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: McNaught)
Appointment of James Oosterman, 54 Ellis Farm Lane, 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: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Thomas)
Reappointment of Douglas MacDonald, 47 Botolph St., to the Cemetery Commission 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: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Garipay)
Appointment of Anthony Chui to serve as Health Director for the City of Melrose
RESULT: ADOPTED [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: ADOPTED [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)
Appointment of Seamus Kelley, 259 West Emerson St., to the Affordable Housing Trust, for a one-year term, said term to expire the last day of January 2022
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
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)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Thomas, Second: Councilor Jamaleddine - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:27p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cory Thomas, Ward 7 SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, McNaught, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas.” (Motion: Thomas, second: Jamaleddine)
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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