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May 15, 2023
18 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Christopher Cinella absent.
Present: Jack Eccles, Mark Garipay, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Shawn M. MacMaster, Leila Migliorelli, John Obremski, Robb Stewart, Ryan Williams, Jen Grigoraitis
Absent: Christopher Cinella
Every vote, in order
Reading of the Minutes
Accept the minutes by unanimous consent — Minutes of the regular meeting of May 1, 2023
President Grigoraitis moves to accept the minutes by unanimous consent. No objection; motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella.” (Motion: Grigoraitis)
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: Grigoraitis)
Close Public Comment by unanimous consent
Motion: Close Public Comment by unanimous consent, no objection By: President Grigoraitis, motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Jen Grigoraitis, Ward 6 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella.” (Motion: Grigoraitis)
New Business
Take Order RES 2023-6 Out of Order — Filings by the Honorable City Council
Motion: Take Order RES 2023-6 Out of Order By: Councilor MacMaster, Second: Councilor Stewart - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella.” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Stewart)
Immediate Consideration — Filings by the Honorable City Council
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor MacMaster - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella.” (Motion: MacMaster)
Place on file — A Resolution in Recognition of Police Week, May 2023
RESULT: PLACE ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACE ON FILE [10 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella.” (Motion: MacMaster, second: Eccles)
Recess — A Resolution in Recognition of Police Week, May 2023
Motion: Recess By: Councilor Stewart, Second by Councilor Migliorelli - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [10 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella.” (Motion: Stewart, second: Migliorelli)
Unfinished Business
Appointment of James Donohue, 31 Gooch Street, to the Melrose Parks Commission, for a five-year term set to expire on the First Monday of May 2028
RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski
Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski.” (Motion: Stewart, second: Eccles)
An Appropriation from Free Cash, account number 01- 324001, in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) to the various accounts in the Workers Compensation budget (#912) as set forth...
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski
Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)
Acceptance of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection DERA Electric Solicitation Grant for the Purchase of an Electric Refuse Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure in the amount of...
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski
Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Williams)
Place on file — Gasoline & Storage Post Deadline Renewals 2023
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski
Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)
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
RESULT: GRANTED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski
Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: GRANTED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski.” (Motion: Garipay, second: MacMaster)
Acceptance of MGL Chapter 138, section 19C relative to Farmer-Brewery Licenses which will allow the City to amend local regulations to permit the operation of breweries within the City of Melrose
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski
Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski.” (Motion: Williams, second: Eccles)
Previously under Order 2023-59 until a vote by Council divided order into eleven different orders reflecting each Zoning Amendment: Amending Melrose Revised Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 235, BA-2...
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski
Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)
Place on file — An Order on the Status of the Replacement of Turf on the Fred Green Field
RESULT: FILE [9 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski
Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: FILE [9 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski.” (Motion: Stewart, second: Garipay)
Reports from Committees
Take Order 2023-91 from Committee
Motion: Take Order 2023-91 from Committee By: Councilor Williams, Second: Councilor Garipay - motion carried.
Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski.” (Motion: Williams, second: Garipay)
Requesting the City Council vote to authorize the release of a drainage easement located at 22 Stowecroft Road in Melrose
RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski
Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski.” (Motion: Williams, second: Eccles)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Eccles, Second: Councilor Stewart - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, WilliamsThe roll call lists John Obremski as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella, John Obremski.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
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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