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February 6, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart and Maya Jamaleddine absent.
Present: Christopher Cinella, Jack Eccles, Mark Garipay, Manjula Karamcheti, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Ryan Williams, Jen Grigoraitis
Absent: Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart, Maya Jamaleddine
Every vote, in order
Reading of the Minutes
Accept the minutes of the regular meeting of January 17, 2023
RESULT: ACCEPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis)
Public Comment
Open and Close Public Comment
Motion: Open and Close Public Comment By: President Grigoraitis - moves to open by unanimous consent. No objection Motion carried. David Hoff, Chair of the Disability Commission, is excited to announce the long term comprehensive self-evaluation has been released for public comment. It is on the city website and available at the library in paper form. The commission is seeking public comment through February 24th and at two public meetings - February 13th, virtual and February 15th in the cassidy conference room at city hall. Both from 6p-8p. Once completed the Commission will return to present to the City Council.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Grigoraitis)
Unfinished Business
Workplace Safety and Education Grant as supplied by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)
Acceptance of the FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant awarded to the Melrose Fire Department by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Fire Services, in the amount of $19,000
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)
Place on file — Request for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding update
RESULT: FILED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: FILED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Garipay)
Place on file — Update on the Status of the City of Melrose's Finances
RESULT: FILED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: FILED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)
Place on file — An Update on the Status and Usage of Free Cash in the City of Melrose
RESULT: FILED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: FILED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
Application of Sagamore Golf, Inc., d/b/a Mount Hood Memorial Park and Golf Course, 100 Slayton Road, Melrose for a Common Victualler License
RESULT: GRANTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: GRANTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Cinella)
Appointment of Charles McCabe, 14 Orient Ave, to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term, said term to expire the last day of February 2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Eccles)
Authorization to Accept a Housing Choice Grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) through the Community One Stop for Growth Program and...
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
Reappointment of Assistant City Clerk, Joanne Perperian of 357 Porter Street, Melrose for a one year term
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Karamcheti)
Reappointment of Margaret Sheets, 53 Melrose St., Apt. 3D, to the Commission on Disability for a three-year term; said term to end on the last day of February 2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Karamcheti, second: Cinella)
Reappointment of Janet Nevin, 415 East Foster Street, to the Council on Aging Board for a three-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February 2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Karamcheti, second: Cinella)
Expiries
Refer to committee (Appropriations & Oversight Committee) — Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative
RESULT: RECOMMITTED [8 TO 0] TO: Appropriations & Oversight Committee MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: RECOMMITTED [8 TO 0] TO: Appropriations & Oversight Committee MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Karamcheti)
An Appropriation in the amount of $167,310 (One Hundred Sixty-Seven thousand, three hundred and ten dollars) to fund the HRS compensation study. The requested appropriation is from the following...
RESULT: DEFEATED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart
The minutes record this item as “defeated” and list eight councilors voting yes and none voting no, without saying what the motion was (the item had been recommitted to committee and members suggested taking it up in the FY24 budget), so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Cinella ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Migliorelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Cinella, Second: Councilor Williams - motion carried Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Williams)
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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