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Melrose City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

April 25, 2022

30 recorded votes, 27 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Robb Stewart, Jack Eccles and Leila Migliorelli absent.

Present: Mark Garipay, Jen Grigoraitis, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams, Christopher Cinella

Absent: Robb Stewart, Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli

During the meeting:

  • John Obremski arrived after the meeting began (8:25 AM).

Every vote, in order

Reading of the Minutes

Accept the minutes without a reading — Minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 2022

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

President Cinella moves by unanimous consent to accept the minutes without a reading. No objection.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED [8 TO 0] AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Reports from Committees

Join Orders 2022-91, 2022- 92, 2022-93, 2022-94, 2022-95 for purposes of a single viva voce

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

President Cinella moves by unanimous consent to join Orders 2022-91, 2022- 92, 2022-93, 2022-94, 2022-95 for purposes of a single viva voce. These orders represent appointment to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees.

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of Tarcia Leskiw, 47 Lovell Road, to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a term to expire on the last day of February 2024

Minutes, page 4

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Karamcheti, second: Williams)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of Betsy Friedberg, 48 Walton Park, to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a term to expire on the last day of February 2024

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Karamcheti, second: Williams)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of Jessica Rowcroft, 5 Marmion Road, to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a term to expire on the last day of February 2023

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Karamcheti, second: Williams)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of William Butler, 102 Crescent Road, to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a term to expire on the last day of February 2023

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Karamcheti, second: Williams)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of Sean Heneghan, 31 Reading Hill Ave, to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a term to expire on the last day of February 2023

Minutes, page 6

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Karamcheti, second: Williams)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of Francisco Brincheiro, MD, 14 Geneva Road, to the Board of Health; said term to expire the last day of February 2025

Minutes, page 6

Confirm appointmentPassed · 6–1

RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 1] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Williams, Cinella NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, WilliamsNo: MacMasterThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 1] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Williams, Cinella NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Karamcheti, second: Williams)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Join Orders 2022-98, 2022- 99, 2022-100 for purposes of a single viva voce

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

President Cinella moves by unanimous consent to join Orders 2022-98, 2022- 99, 2022-100 for purposes of a single viva voce. These orders represent appointment to the Conservation Commission.

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of Paul Moore, 35 Laurel Street, to the Conservation Commission; said term to expire the last day of February 2024

Minutes, page 7

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Williams, second: Grigoraitis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of J. Ryan Sloan, 421 East Foster Street, to the Conservation Commission; said term to expire the last day of February 2025

Minutes, page 7

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Williams, second: Grigoraitis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of Michael Paiewonsky, 71 Warwick Road, to the Conservation Commission; said term to expire the last day of February 2025

Minutes, page 7

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Williams, second: Grigoraitis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Join Orders 2022-102, 2022- 103, 2022-105 for purposes of a single viva voce

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

President Cinella moves by unanimous consent to join Orders 2022-102, 2022- 103, 2022-105 for purposes of a single viva voce. These orders represent appointment to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building Board of Trustees.

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of Michael Margolis, 22 Stowecroft Road, to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building Trustees; said term to expire the last day of February 2023

Minutes, page 8

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Williams, second: Grigoraitis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of Louis Izzi, 45 Damon Avenue, Road, to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building Trustees; said term to expire the last day of February 2024

Minutes, page 9

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of Mary Sexton, 19 Sears Avenue, to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building Trustees; said term to expire the last day of February 2025

Minutes, page 9

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of Jason Webb, 92 Morgan Street, to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building Trustees; said term to expire the last day of February 2025

Minutes, page 9

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Re-Appointment of Jaron Green, 279 Lebanon Street, to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term; said term to expire the last day of February 2025

Minutes, page 10

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Jamaleddine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Place on file — Briefing on Draft Compliance Guidelines for Multi-family Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · 7–0

RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Karamcheti)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Hold — Briefing on Draft Compliance Guidelines for Multi-family Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · 7–0

Motion: Hold By: Councilor Grigoraitis, Second: Councilor Garipay - motion carried.

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Garipay)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recess — Briefing on Draft Compliance Guidelines for Multi-family Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: Recess By: Councilor MacMaster, Second by Councilor Grigoraitis - motion carried.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Grigoraitis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Passage and moves to hold in council — An Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $151,200 (One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand, Two Hundred dollars), to various police...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion for passage and moves to hold in council.

The minutes record the result (“held in committee”) but no count or names.

From the minutes

“RESULT: HELD IN COMMITTEE Next: 5/2/2022 7:45 PM TO: City Council.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Place on file — Confirmation of Melrose City Clerk surety bond in the amount of $15,000.00 for the year 2022

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · 7–0

RESULT: PLACE ON FILE [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACE ON FILE [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Williams)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Join LIC 2022-2, 2022-3, 2022-4, 2022-5 for purposes of a single viva voce

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

President Cinella moves by unanimous consent to join LIC 2022-2, 2022-3, 2022-4, 2022-5 for purposes of a single viva voce. These orders represent the 2022 annual renewing and non-renewing licenses for common victuallers, and class II motor vehicle dealers.

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Place on file — License: Common Victualler renewals for 2022

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · 7–0

RESULT: PLACE ON FILE [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACE ON FILE [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Grigoraitis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Place on file — Licenses Not Renewed: Common Victualler for 2022

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · 7–0

RESULT: PLACE ON FILE [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACE ON FILE [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Grigoraitis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Place on file — Licenses renewed: Class II Motor Vehicle for 2022

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · 7–0

RESULT: PLACE ON FILE [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACE ON FILE [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Grigoraitis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Place on file — Licenses Not Renewed: Class II Motor Vehicle for 2022

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · 7–0

RESULT: PLACE ON FILE [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart

Yes: Cinella, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACE ON FILE [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Grigoraitis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Executive Session

Suspend the rules to allow Police Chief Michael Lyle to review safety strategies for members while in session

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

President Cinella moves to suspend the rules to allow Police Chief Michael Lyle to review safety strategies for members while in session. No objection.

The minutes say “No objection” with no count or names.

From the minutes

“President Cinella moves to suspend the rules to allow Police Chief Michael Lyle to review safety strategies for members while in session. No objection..” (Motion: Cinella)

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Adjournment

Adjourn

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Grigoraitis, Second: Councilor Karamcheti - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Leila Migliorelli, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Karamcheti)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

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