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May 6, 2024
2 meetings this evening, 22 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Melrose City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Robb Stewart, Manjula Karamcheti and John Obremski absent.
Present: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Devin Romanul, Kimberly Vandiver, Ryan Williams, Leila Migliorelli
Absent: Robb Stewart, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Reading of the Minutes
Accept the minutes without reading by unanimous consent — Minutes of the regular meeting of April 16, 2024
President Migliorelli moves to accept the minutes without reading by unanimous consent. No objection.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Public Comment
Open Public Comment by unanimous consent
Motion: Open Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objection.
The minutes say “No objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Open Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objection..” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Close Public Comment by unanimous consent
Motion: Close Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objection. By: President Migliorelli - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Unfinished Business
Appointment of Francis Sanzone, 184 Upham Street, to the Board of Registrars of Voters
RESULT: APPOINTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Kimberly Vandiver, Ward 5 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPOINTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Kimberly Vandiver, Ward 5 SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Vandiver, second: Garipay)
An Appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $101,540.94 to the Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Fund (#2757)
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] TO: City Council MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] TO: City Council MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Garipay)
An Appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $16,696 to Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District (account 013012-547300) for one additional student for Academic Year 23/24
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] TO: City Council MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Devin Romanul, Ward 7 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] TO: City Council MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Devin Romanul, Ward 7 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Romanul)
An Appropriation from Free Cash to the Contract Stabilization Fund(#8404) in the amount of $500,000
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] TO: City Council MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Cal Finocchiaro, Ward 6 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] TO: City Council MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Cal Finocchiaro, Ward 6 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Finocchiaro)
An Appropriation from Free Cash to Special Ed Stabilization Fund (#8408) in the amount of $386,231.35
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] TO: City Council MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] TO: City Council MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Garipay)
An Appropriation from Free Cash (account # 01-324001) in the amount of $327,210 to the IT Department (#155) for Capital projects
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Williams)
An Appropriation from Free Cash (account # 01-324001) in the amount of $11,332.50 to Memorial Hall (#693) for HVAC repairs
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Devin Romanul, Ward 7 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Devin Romanul, Ward 7 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Romanul)
An Appropriation from Free Cash (account #01-324001) in the amount of $24,000 to the Police Department (#211) for costs associated with new recruits
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Williams)
An Appropriation from Free Cash (account # 01-324001) in the amount of $400,000 (Four Hundred Thousand Dollars) to Public Works Accounts (#402) as set forth herein and for Replacement of Melrose...
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Williams)
An Appropriation from Free Cash(account # 01-324001) in the amount of $250,000 (Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars) to Public Works Accounts (#402) as set forth herein and for Replacement of the...
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Williams)
An Appropriation from Free Cash (account # 01-324001) in the amount of $100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Dollars) to Public Works Accounts ( #402) as set forth herein and for Roof Replacement and...
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Williams)
Acceptance of the FY24 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant awarded to the Melrose Fire Department by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Fire Services, in the amount of $9,064.82
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] TO: City Council MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Cal Finocchiaro, Ward 6 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] TO: City Council MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Cal Finocchiaro, Ward 6 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Finocchiaro)
Acceptance of State Earmark for Milano Center Improvements in the amount of $12,500
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Cal Finocchiaro, Ward 6 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Cal Finocchiaro, Ward 6 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Finocchiaro)
Election department transfer of funds $6,728 (Six Thousand, Seven Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars) from salary and wages 011611-511000 to printing 011622-521000 for the payment of election day expenses
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Kimberly Vandiver, Ward 5 SECONDER: Devin Romanul, Ward 7 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Kimberly Vandiver, Ward 5 SECONDER: Devin Romanul, Ward 7 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Vandiver, second: Romanul)
Expiries
Hold — An Appropriation from Capital Stabilization (#8405) in the amount of $30,000 (Thirty Thousand Dollars) to Inspectional Services (#241) for an emergency replacement of a vehicle. The balance...
RESULT: HOLD [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart
From the minutes
“RESULT: HOLD [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Williams)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Romanul, Second: Councilor Finocchiaro - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Devin Romanul, Ward 7 SECONDER: Cal Finocchiaro, Ward 6 AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Jamaleddine, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Romanul, second: Finocchiaro)
Melrose City Council · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting of the City Council and the School Committee; only the council’s own votes are shown. The attendance table marks Robb Stewart, Maya Jamaleddine and John Obremski absent.
Present: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Manjula Karamcheti, Devin Romanul, Kimberly Vandiver, Ryan Williams, Leila Migliorelli
Absent: Robb Stewart, Maya Jamaleddine, John Obremski
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Public Comment
Open and close Public Comment by unanimous consent
Motion: Open and close Public Comment by unanimous consent. By: President Migliorelli, No objection, motion carried. Jonah Chiarenza explains his role as override campaign member and speaks in favor of the override. Myron Dittmer speaks against the proposed override and references his 5-decade residency.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Karamcheti, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Communications from Her Honor, the Mayor, and
Suspend Rule 37B by unanimous consent
Motion: Suspend Rule 37B by unanimous consent. No objection. By: President Migliorelli - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Karamcheti, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Garipay, Second: Councilor Williams - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Ryan Williams, At-Large AYES: Finocchiaro, Garipay, Hamilton, Karamcheti, Romanul, Vandiver, Williams, Migliorelli ABSENT: Maya Jamaleddine, John Obremski, Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Garipay, 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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