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October 17, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Shawn M. MacMaster, Jack Eccles, John Obremski and Ryan Williams absent.
Present: Mark Garipay, Jen Grigoraitis, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Leila Migliorelli, Robb Stewart, Christopher Cinella
Absent: Shawn M. MacMaster, Jack Eccles, John Obremski, Ryan Williams
Every vote, in order
Public Comment
Open Public Comment by unanimous consent
Motion: Open Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objection By:
The minutes say “No objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Open Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objection By:.” (Motion: Cinella)
Close Public Comment by unanimous consent
Motion: Close Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objection By: President Cinella - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Cinella)
Communications from His Honor, the Mayor and Other
Immediate Consideration
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Jamaleddine - No Objection For purposes of posting the ballot question summaries on the city website and bulletin boards.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Jamaleddine)
Place on file — Addendum to Info 2023-4 Calling State Election - Summary of ballot questions
RESULT: FILED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams
From the minutes
“RESULT: FILED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Grigoraitis)
Petitions
Immediate Consideration
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Garipay - No Objection For purposes of setting the grant of location public hearing on November 14th at 8pm.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Grigoraitis)
Reports from Committees
Appointment of Craig Molway, 58 Gross Ave, to the Melrose Conservation Commission, for a two-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February, 2024
RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Stewart, second: Migliorelli)
Appointment of Michael Barry, 910 Main St., to the Melrose Housing Authority, for a one-year term, said term to expire on the first Monday of March 2023
RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Stewart)
Appointment of Susan Lawson Cann to Melrose Cemetery Commission
RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Karamcheti, second: Garipay)
Appointment of Francis X. Wright Melrose Board of Registrars of Voters
RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Stewart)
Place on file — Status of the Melrose Public Library Construction
RESULT: FILED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams
From the minutes
“RESULT: FILED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Grigoraitis, second: Stewart)
Hold — Acceptance of Federal Title III B FY23 Grant Through Mystic Valley Elder Services in the Amount of $10,000 Held in council due to inability to vote on order; seven members present
RESULT: HOLD [7 TO 0] Next: 11/14/2022 7:45 PM TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams
From the minutes
“RESULT: HOLD [7 TO 0] Next: 11/14/2022 7:45 PM TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Cinella)
Hold — Authorization to Accept a MassWorks Infrastructure Grant in the amount of $615,000 from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) through the Community One Stop for...
RESULT: HOLD [7 TO 0] Next: 11/14/2022 7:45 PM TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams
From the minutes
“RESULT: HOLD [7 TO 0] Next: 11/14/2022 7:45 PM TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Cinella)
Hold — Acceptance of Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in the Amount of $75,000 For Enhancements to Recreational Developments and Parks
RESULT: HOLD [7 TO 0] Next: 11/14/2022 7:45 PM TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams
From the minutes
“RESULT: HOLD [7 TO 0] Next: 11/14/2022 7:45 PM TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Cinella)
Hold — Authorization to Accept a Grant in the amount of $500,000.00 from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) through the Green Communities Division and Authorize the Mayor to Execute a...
RESULT: HOLD [7 TO 0] Next: 11/14/2022 7:45 PM TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams
From the minutes
“RESULT: HOLD [7 TO 0] Next: 11/14/2022 7:45 PM TO: City Council MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Cinella)
Hold — Funding Authorization in the amount of Sixty Eight Thousand Five Hundred ($68,500) Dollars for Design Services for Public Safety Facilities Held in council due to inability to vote on...
RESULT: HOLD [7 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams
From the minutes
“RESULT: HOLD [7 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, President AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Cinella)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Stewart, Second: Councilor Grigoraitis - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Cinella ABSENT: Jack Eccles, Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Stewart, second: Grigoraitis)
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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