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December 20, 2021
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Jeff McNaught absent.
Present: Christopher Cinella, Jack Eccles, Maya Jamaleddine, Leila Migliorelli, John N. Tramontozzi, Robb Stewart, Mark Garipay, Shawn M. MacMaster, Jen Grigoraitis, Cory Thomas
Absent: Jeff McNaught
Every vote, in order
Minutes Approval
Accept the minutes of the public hearing of December 6, 2021
RESULT: ACCEPTED [10 TO 0] AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [10 TO 0] AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught.”
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)
New Business
Suspend the rules by unanimous consent
President Cinella moves to suspend the rules by unanimous consent. No objection
The minutes say “No objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Cinella moves to suspend the rules by unanimous consent. No objection.” (Motion: Cinella)
Immediate Consideration
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Migliorelli - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Place on file — An informational update regarding the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocation High School district election polling location(s) on January 25, 2022
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Stewart, second: Grigoraitis)
Immediate Consideration — An informational update regarding the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocation High School district election polling location(s) on January 25, 2022
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor MacMaster - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: MacMaster)
Calendar
An appropriation from the Rideshare Special Revenue Fund (#2921) in the amount of $9,049.20
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Jamaleddine)
Police Department 911 Grant Awards
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Jamaleddine)
An Appropriation from the Peg Access Cable Fund (#2922) in the amount of $289,121.48 to MMTV and Melrose Public Schools
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Garipay)
An Appropriation from Sewer Retained Earnings (account # 84152-590000) in the amount of $46,500 and from Water Retained Earnings (account # 84162-590000) in the amount of $46,500. These funds will...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Grigoraitis)
Acceptance of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Dividend Program Grant in the amount of $11,700
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Grigoraitis)
Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 4, Section 4-1, Wards and Precincts by deleting section 4-1 in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the Wards and Precincts description as...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
An Order to Further Amend Section 152-12 of the Code of the City of Melrose
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor MacMaster, Second: Councilor Stewart - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Migliorelli, Tramontozzi, Stewart, Garipay, MacMaster, Grigoraitis, Thomas ABSENT: Jeff McNaught.” (Motion: MacMaster, 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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