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June 21, 2022
49 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Robb Stewart absent.
Present: Jack Eccles, Mark Garipay, Jen Grigoraitis, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Shawn M. MacMaster, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Ryan Williams, Christopher Cinella
Absent: Robb Stewart
Every vote, in order
Reading of the Minutes
Accept the minutes of the June 6th and June 13th meetings without reading
President Cinella moves to accept the minutes of the June 6th and June 13th meetings without reading. No objection.
The minutes say “No objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Cinella moves to accept the minutes of the June 6th and June 13th meetings without reading. No objection..” (Motion: Cinella)
Accept the minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 2022
RESULT: ACCEPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Cinella)
Accept the minutes of the special meeting of June 13, 2022
RESULT: ACCEPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Cinella)
Public Comment
Open Public Comment by unanimous consent
President Cinella moves to open Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objections.
The minutes say “No objections” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Cinella moves to open Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objections..” (Motion: Cinella)
Close Public Comment by unanimous consent
President Cinella moves to close Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objections.
The minutes say “No objections” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Cinella moves to close Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objections..” (Motion: Cinella)
New Business
Immediate Consideration — Appointment of Tesfay Aradom, 126 Green Street, to the Melrose Human Rights Commission for a three-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February, 2025
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Grigoraitis - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis)
Proposed FY23 Water Rates
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
Licenses
Take LIC 2022-13 from Committee
Motion: Take LIC 2022-13 from Committee By: Councilor Garipay, Second: Councilor Eccles - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Eccles)
Place on file — License: Gasoline and Storage Licenses Not Renewed 2022
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)
Take LIC 2022-14 from Committee — Gasoline and Storage Licenses Renewals 2022
Motion: Take LIC 2022-14 from Committee By: Councilor Garipay, Second: Councilor MacMaster - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)
Place on file — Gasoline and Storage Licenses Renewals 2022
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)
Reports from Committee
Petition of National Grid to install one new manhole over newly installed conduits
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Garipay)
Acceptance of the FY22 AED Grant Program awarded to the Melrose Fire Department by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research (OGR), in the amount of $2,500.00
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
City of Melrose Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount of $95,256,080 (Ninety Five Million, Two Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand and Eighty Dollars)
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
Reauthorization of City of Melrose Revolving Fund table as first adopted by City Ordinance June 18th, 2018 and annually thereafter. Revolving Funds are further authorized under Massachusetts...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
Ambulance Enterprise Operating Budget for Fiscal 2023 in the amount of $1,001,312 (One Million, One Thousand, Three Hundred and Twelve Dollars)
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
Mt. Hood Operating Budget for Fiscal 2023 in the amount of $1,572,549 (One Million, Five Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand, Five Hundred and Forty-Nine Dollars)
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
Water Enterprise Operating Budget for Fiscal 2023 in the amount of $6,119,429 (Six Million, One Hundred Nineteen Thousand, Four Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars)
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 1] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster ABSENT: Robb Stewart
Yes: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, WilliamsNo: MacMaster
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 1] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
Sewer Enterprise Operating Budget for Fiscal 2023 in the amount of $8,793,909 (Eight Million, Seven Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand, Nine Hundred and Nine Dollars)
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 1] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster ABSENT: Robb Stewart
Yes: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, WilliamsNo: MacMaster
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 1] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
Acceptance of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) from An Act Relative to Immediate Covid-19 Recovery Needs for accessibility and safety improvements for the 2 elevators at the...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
Acceptance of Three (3) MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Program Grants for various equipment and pedestrian safety measures funded at a total of $158,843
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Williams)
Proposed FY23 Sewer Rates
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $341,621.03 (Three Hundred Forty-One Thousand, Six Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Dollars and Three Cents) to various Public Works...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Williams)
Authorizing a Bond for the replacement of the Salt Shed
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 1] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella NAYS: Mark Garipay ABSENT: Robb Stewart
Yes: Cinella, Eccles, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, WilliamsNo: Garipay
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 1] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella NAYS: Mark Garipay ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $267,000 (Two Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Dollars) to various school accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $783,025.22 (Seven Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand, Twenty- Five Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents) to various Public Works Accounts...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Williams)
Appointment of Janet Nevin, 415 East Foster Street, to the Council on Aging; said term to expire on the last day of February 2023
RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Garipay)
Appointment of Kristin Thorp, of 77 Wentworth Road, to the City of Melrose Council on Aging Board, for a three-year term, said term to expire the last day of February 2025
RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Karamcheti)
An Appropriation from Water Retained Earnings, account 6100-319000, in the amount of $570,098.10 (Five Hundred Seventy Thousand, ninety-eight dollars and ten cents) to various water accounts as...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Jamaleddine)
An Appropriation from Sewer Retained Earnings, account 6000-319000) in the amount of $1,123,629.51 (One Million, One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand, Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand and fifty- one...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
Conjoin — An Appropriation from Sewer Retained Earnings, account 6000-319000) in the amount of $1,123,629.51 (One Million, One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand, Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand and...
Motion: Conjoin By: Councilor Grigoraitis, Second: Councilor Eccles - motion carried. For orders: * 2022-129, * 2022-132, * 2022-133, * 2022-134, * 2022-136, * 2022-138, * 2022-141, * 2022-143, * 2022-146, * 2022-147, * 2022-149
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
Concurrent Action — An Appropriation from Sewer Retained Earnings, account 6000-319000) in the amount of $1,123,629.51 (One Million, One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand, Six Hundred Twenty-Nine...
Motion: Concurrent Action By: Councilor Grigoraitis, Second: Councilor Miglorelli - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Migliorelli)
A Transfer from Human Resource Salary and Wages (011521-511000) in the amount of $2,000 (Two Thousand Dollars) to Human Resource Advertising (011522-520500)
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $1,225,000 (One Million, Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars), to various stabilization accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Karamcheti)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $34,010.35 (Thirty-Four Thousand, Ten Dollars and 35 Cents) to Pine Banks, Capital Outlay, account 016523-551099. This...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $270,000 (Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars) to various IT accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001, in the amount of $75,967.40 (Seventy-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Sixty-Seven Dollars and Forty Cents) to various Community Service line items as...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account 01-324001 in the amount of $76,400 (Seventy Six Thousand and four hundred dollars) to various general government accounts as set forth herein
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
A Transfer from Temporary Interest, account 017522- 549100, in the amount of $74,000 (Seventy Four Thousand Dollars) and a transfer from Health Insurance, account 019142-549201, in the amount of...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
An Appropriation from Mt. Hood Retained Earnings, account 620000-319000, in the amount of $92,000 (Ninety-Two Thousand Dollars) to Mt. Hood Professional Services, account 620000-529000 to fulfill...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Eccles)
An Appropriation from Ambulance Retained Earnings, account number 6500-31900, in the amount of $73,355.98 (Seventy Three Thousand, Three Hundred Fifty-five dollars and ninety-eight cents) to...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Karamcheti)
An Appropriation from the Peg Access Cable Fund (#2922) in the amount of $276,764.16 (Two Hundred Seventy - Six thousand, Seven Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand and sixteen cents) to MMTV and Melrose...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Karamcheti)
Take Order 2022-148 from Committee — Reauthorize the previously adopted Order to Create an Education, Public Safety & Substance Abuse Prevention Stabilization Fund
Motion: Take Order 2022-148 from Committee By: Councilor Miglorelli, Second: - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Reauthorize the previously adopted Order to Create an Education, Public Safety & Substance Abuse Prevention Stabilization Fund
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.”
An acceptance of the Municipal Fiber Grant awarded to Melrose MA in the amount of $237,500 (Two Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Dollars) with a $12,500 (Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollar) match...
RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Williams)
Take Order 2022-142 from Health, Education and Welfare Committee — The appointment of Ana Vasconcelos, of 37 Washington Street Apt 106, to the City of Melrose Commission on Women, for a three-year...
Motion: Take Order 2022-142 from Health, Education and Welfare Committee By: Councilor Eccles, Second: Councilor Karamcheti - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Grigoraitis)
The appointment of Ana Vasconcelos, of 37 Washington Street Apt 106, to the City of Melrose Commission on Women, for a three-year term, said term to expire the last day of February 2025
RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Karamcheti)
Expiries
Place on file — An Order on the Status of Green and Howard St. Electrical transmission Line
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Garipay)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Eccles, Second: Councilor Migliorelli - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Migliorelli)
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