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April 3, 2018
41 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Michael D. Anderson, Richard F. Gately, Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Richard M. Haggerty
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from Laurel Collins and Andrew Collins on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from Laurel Collins and Andrew Collins on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from Laurel Collins and Andrew Collins on the matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, autism spectrum disorder is known to be a complex developmental disability which impacts communication and social interaction, resulting in significant...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $2,000,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Overlay Reserve Acct #01-322000 $2,000,00.00 to opeb Trust Fund Acct...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $14,000.00 be is hereby transferred as so stated from Traffic Improvements E. Woburn Acct #360058-588355 $14,000.00 to Cedar...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by New Creek II LLC, 3333 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde, New York 11042 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 15, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by New Creek II...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 15, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 15, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be accepted and made part of the record — On the petition by 285 Locust LLC, c/o Duffy Bros Management Co., Inc., Kevin Duffy, 465 Waverley Oaks, Suite 500, Waltham,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 285 Locust LLC, c/o Duffy Bros Management Co., Inc., Kevin Duffy, 465 Waverley Oaks, Suite 500, Waltham,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 17, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by 285 Locust...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 17, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 17, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Reliable Millwork, LLC, 105 Irving Street, Framingham, Massachusetts 01702 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Reliable Millwork, LLC, 105 Irving Street, Framingham, Massachusetts 01702 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Reliable Millwork, LLC, 105 Irving Street, Framingham, Massachusetts 01702 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the storage of vehicles shall be limited to four (4) vehicles being an F550 pickup truck, a boom crane, a two-axle...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the storage of vehicles shall be limited to four (4) vehicles being an F550 pickup truck, a boom crane, a two-axle lull vehicle and a two-axle front loader and the petitioner shall file photographs of the four vehicles with the City Council; 2. That all of the vehicles shall be registered in the City of Woburn; 3. That the vehicles shall park in the spaces as designated on the plan entitled "Site Plan, 16-24 Normac Road, Woburn, MA 01801" dated 04-03-18 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc.; 4. That the special permit shall be granted to Reliable Millwork, LLC and shall not be transferable; 5. That the special permit for the storage containers shall be limited to one year from the date issuance and the storage containers shall be kept in the fenced in area as designated on the plan entitled "Site Plan, 16-24 Normac Road, Woburn, MA 01801" dated 04-03-18 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc.; and 6. That the City Council shall receive notice from the City Clerk two months before the expiration of the special permit for the storage container so that the Building Commissioner can be notified, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the storage of vehicles shall be limited to four (4) vehicles being an F550 pickup truck, a boom crane, a two-axle lull vehicle and a two-axle front loader and the petitioner shall file photographs of the four vehicles with the City Council; 2. That all of the vehicles shall be registered in the City of Woburn; 3. That the vehicles shall park in the spaces as designated on the plan entitled "Site Plan, 16-24 Normac Road, Woburn, MA 01801" dated 04-03-18 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc.; 4. That the special permit shall be granted to Reliable Millwork, LLC and shall not be transferable; 5. That the special permit for the storage containers shall be limited to one year from the date issuance and the storage containers shall be kept in the fenced in area as designated on the plan entitled "Site Plan, 16-24 Normac Road, Woburn, MA 01801" dated 04-03-18 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc.; and 6. That the City Council shall receive notice from the City Clerk two months before the expiration of the special permit for the storage container so that the Building Commissioner can be notified, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Hugo Moraes, 1 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Hugo Moraes, 1 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 1, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Hugo Moraes, 1...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 1, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 1, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
Citizen’s Participation
Matter be referred to committee on liason — Petition by Laetitia Aby for citizen's participation to discuss violations of civil and human rights
Motion made and 2nd that MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIASON, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIASON, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Joseph A. DiMatteo as a Member of the Woburn Golf and Ski Authority, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Woburn Bowladrome Inc. for renewal of Bowling Alley License, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Robson L. Dias for renewal of a Livery License, committee report was received "ought to pass with any existing conditions"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Woburn Kiwanis, p.o. Box 521, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to conduct Flag Day festival on June 15, 2018 and June 16,...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by GameStop #3315, 103 Commerce Way, Suite B for renewal of License to Purchase and Sell Second-Hand and Personal...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matters be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of Livery Licenses by Harmony Transportation Inc. 8 Conn Street; kps Bhatti Inc., 28 Campbell Street #1;...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License by Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., 289R Salem Street
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by BlueLine Rental, 8401 New Trails Drive, Suite 150, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by All-Tex Inc. d/b/a Inline Distributing Co., 14093 Balboa Boulevard, Sylmar, California 91342 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Kiwanis Club of Woburn, 10 Cedar Street, Suite 26, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Diprio Construction Corp., 271 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Diversified Construction Corp. 271 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated March 20, 2018 was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison Avenue as follows: Council...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated March 21, 2018 was received from Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging along with a copy of the Director's Report and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referre to Committee on Personnel — A communication dated March 29, 2018 was received from His Honor the Mayor as follows: By the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Woburn, I...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRE TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRE TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The matter be referred to Committee on Liaison — From the Traffic Commission: ordered That the 2016 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended as follows: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules for the purpose of adding the following late filed matters to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purpose of adding the following late filed matters to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purpose of adding the following late filed matters to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, the Woburn Memorial High School Track team had great success in the 2017-2018 season; and Whereas, the 4x55 meter Shuttle Hurdles Relay Team earned Fifth...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0..”
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