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May 1, 2023
26 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Christopher Cinella, Jack Eccles, Mark Garipay, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Shawn M. MacMaster, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart, Ryan Williams, Jen Grigoraitis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reading of the Minutes
By unanimous consent accept the March 20, 2023 and April 18 minutes without reading
Motion: By unanimous consent accept the March 20, 2023 and April 18 minutes without reading. By: President Grigoraitis, No objection - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Grigoraitis)
Accept the minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 2023
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Grigoraitis)
Accept the minutes of the regular meeting of April 18, 2023
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Grigoraitis)
Public Comment
Open Public Comment by unanimous consent
Motion: Open Public Comment by unanimous consent. By: President Grigoraitis, No objection - motion carried.
The minutes say “No objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Open Public Comment by unanimous consent. By: President Grigoraitis, No objection - motion carried..” (Motion: Grigoraitis)
Close Public Comment by unanimous consent
Motion: Close Public Comment by unanimous consent. By: President Grigoraitis, No objection - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Grigoraitis)
New Business
Immediate Consideration — Request for a Special License pursuant to Article II, Section 93- 5 of the City of Melrose Code of Ordinances to house four (4) dogs at 206 Beech Avenue, Melrose, MA
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Garipay - No Objection Public Hearing for May 8, 2023 at 7:15 p.m. set by council By: Councilor Garipay
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Garipay)
Set Public Hearing — Request for a Special License pursuant to Article II, Section 93- 5 of the City of Melrose Code of Ordinances to house four (4) dogs at 206 Beech Avenue, Melrose, MA
Motion: Set Public Hearing
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Garipay)
Unfinished Business
Take Order 2023-15 Out of Order — Appointments/Reappointments
Motion: Take Order 2023-15 Out of Order By: Councilor Cinella, Second: Councilor Karamcheti - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Karamcheti)
Suspend the Rules — Appointments/Reappointments
Motion: Suspend the Rules By: Councilor Karamcheti, Second: Councilor Cinella - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Karamcheti, second: Cinella)
Appointment of Robert Tullis, 8 Thurston Road, to the Historic District Commission (HDC), for a three-year term set to expire on the last day of February 2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Karamcheti, second: Cinella)
Reappointment of Cathy Gulino, 25 Apple Hill Road, to the Melrose Board of Assessors for a three-year term set to expire on the last day of February 2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Eccles)
Appointment of Ellen Cobau, 79 Otis Street, to the Melrose Council on Aging for a three-year term set to expire on the last day of February 2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Manjula Karamcheti, Ward 1 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Karamcheti, second: Cinella)
Non-Union salary adjustment for FY23 HRS compensation study
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)
An Appropriation to Melrose Public Schools for the purchase of literacy curriculum
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
An Appropriation from Sewer Retained Earnings (account # 6000-319000) in the amount of $230,000 and from Water Retained Earnings (account # 6100-319000) in the amount of $440,000. These funds will...
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)
An Appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $12, 310 (Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars) for Memorial Hall Boiler Repair
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
An Appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $300,000 (Three Hundred Thousand Dollars) to Public Works Accounts as set forth herein and for Phase II of the Franklin School Window Replacement...
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
An Appropriation in the amount of One Hundred Seventy- Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty-Three dollars ($170,753) from Contract Stabilization (account number 84042-590000) to Police Salary and Wage...
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
Acceptance of two grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the amount of $2,500 each
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
Acceptance of State Funding for Fire Headquarters Repairs in the Amount of $150,000 (One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars)
RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
Conjoin for concurrent action — Licenses
Motion: conjoin for concurrent action By: Councilor Garipay, Second: Councilor MacMaster - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: conjoin for concurrent action By: Councilor Garipay, Second: Councilor MacMaster - motion carried..” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)
Place on file — 2nd Hand Dealer Renewals Commencing May 1, 2023
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)
Place on file — Livery Car Service Renewals commencing May 1, 2023
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)
Place on file — Hackney Carriage (Taxi) licenses non-renewals
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)
Place on file — Gasoline and Storage Licenses Renewals 2023
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)
Place on file — License: Gasoline and Storage Licenses Not Renewed 2023
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)
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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