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February 5, 2019
52 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Richard F. Gately, Michael D. Anderson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Edward Tedesco recused from a matter.
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, 8-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 8-0..”
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, 8-0.
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, 8-0..”
Election to fill the at-large vacancy
Election to fill the vacant at-large seat, ballots 1-31 (no one received a majority)
ROLL CALL: Campbell - Melanson, Concannon - Ferullo, Gaffney - Melanson, Gately - Melanson, Higgins - Melanson, Mercer-Bruen - Ferullo, Tedesco - Ferullo, Anderson - Ferullo.
Each member named a choice: Campbell – Melanson; Concannon – Ferullo; Gaffney – Melanson; Gately – Melanson; Higgins – Melanson; Mercer-Bruen – Ferullo; Tedesco – Ferullo; Anderson – Ferullo. The journal gives this roll call for the first 24 ballots and says seven more ballots had the same result (4 to 4); no one received a majority, and the matter was laid on the table.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL: Campbell - Melanson, Concannon - Ferullo, Gaffney - Melanson, Gately - Melanson, Higgins - Melanson, Mercer-Bruen - Ferullo, Tedesco - Ferullo, Anderson - Ferullo..”
Regular meeting
For a five minute recess to allow the Clerk time to print additional ballots
Motion made and 2nd for a five minute recess to allow the Clerk time to print additional ballots, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“motion made and 2nd for a five minute recess to allow the Clerk time to print additional ballots, all in favor, 8-0..”
Lay the matter on the table
Motion made and 2nd to lay the matter on the table, 7 in favor, 1 opposed (Campbell opposed), 0 absent.
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to lay the matter on the table, 7 in favor, 1 opposed (Campbell opposed), 0 absent..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Liaison — A communication with attachment dated January 31, 2019 was received from His Honor the Mayor as follows: Re: Resolution relative to cleaner public...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0..”
Public Hearings
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Boys & Girls Club of Woburn, Charles Gardner Lane, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Boys & Girls Club of Woburn, Charles Gardner Lane, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the amendment as follows: That the second recommendation of the Planning Department be adopted as a condition of the special permit — On the petition...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: That the second recommendation of the Planning Department be adopted as a condition of the special permit, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: That the second recommendation of the Planning Department be adopted as a condition of the special permit, all in favor, 8-0..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 5 Hancock Street LLC, Michael Dupuis, Manager, 636 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by 5 Hancock Street LLC, Michael Dupuis, Manager, 636 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8- 0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner, 5 Hancock Street LLC, is a duly existing Massachusetts Limited Liability Company created according to...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner, 5 Hancock Street LLC, is a duly existing Massachusetts Limited Liability Company created according to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 156C, a Certificate of Organization filed with the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth on November 15, 2018; 2. The registered office of the petitioner is 5 Hancock Street, Woburn; 3. The manager and Registered Agent is Michael Dupuis, having a business address at 636 Main Street, Woburn; 4. Martha Dupuis, 636 Main Street, Woburn, is also a manager of the Petitioner - LLC; 5. The Petitioner is the record owner of the subject property at 5 Hancock Street, Woburn, under deed dated November 20, 2018 and recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds (hereafter "Deeds") in Book 71911, Page 200; 6. A principal business of the LLC owner(s) - manager(s) is the operation of a fuel oil - home heating oil supply and service business in the firm name and style of K&N Oil; 7. The newly acquired 5 Hancock Street premises is intended to be a proprietary garage service area (not for hire) only for trucks and vehicles owned and operated by K&N Oil; 8. An additional use intended for overnight parking of the six oil delivery trucks used in regular service by K&N Oil; 9. The (former residential) dwelling house structure, to which is attached the four bay commercial style garage, represents a first floor a
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner, 5 Hancock Street LLC, is a duly existing Massachusetts Limited Liability Company created according to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 156C, a Certificate of Organization filed with the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth on November 15, 2018; 2. The registered office of the petitioner is 5 Hancock Street, Woburn; 3. The manager and Registered Agent is Michael Dupuis, having a business address at 636 Main Street, Woburn; 4. Martha Dupuis, 636 Main Street, Woburn, is also a manager of the Petitioner - LLC; 5. The Petitioner is the record owner of the subject property at 5 Hancock Street, Woburn, under deed dated November 20, 2018 and recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds (hereafter "Deeds") in Book 71911, Page 200; 6. A principal business of the LLC owner(s) - manager(s) is the operation of a fuel oil - home heating oil supply and service business in the firm name and style of K&N Oil; 7. The newly acquired 5 Hancock Street premises is intended to be a proprietary garage service area (not for hire) only for trucks and vehicles owned and operated by K&N Oil; 8. An additional use intended for overnight parking of the six oil delivery trucks used in regular service by K&N Oil; 9. The (former residential) dwelling house structure, to which is attached the four bay commercial style garage, represents a first floor area outfitted as an office of approximately (according to City Assessor Field Cards) 2420 square feet; 10. WZO §8.2.5 requires one off-street parking space for each 360 sq. ft. of net floor area: -- here seven parking spaces; 11. As shown on the plan attached: -- "Plan of Land - 5 Hancock Street, Woburn, Mass." dated November 30, 2018, Edward J. Farrell PLS. there is provided seven spaces (measuring 9'x 18') designated "Auto Parking."; 12. This plan also designates six spaces "Truck Parking" (each 12' X 20'); 13. It is for Special Permit for overnight parking of commercial vehicles in the spaces so labeled that this Petition is submitted; 14. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plan of Land - 5 Hancock Street, Woburn, Mass." dated January 25, 2019, signed 1-30-19 and prepared by Edward J. Farrell; 15. That a communication be forwarded to the Building Commissioner asking that he review the petition and to determine whether there are any outstanding zoning issues; 16. That the garage in its entirety shall not be used for anything but storage and repair of the petitioner's vehicles and that there shall be no maintenance of vehicles not owned by the petitioner in the garage; 17. The overall lot size at 5 Hancock Street is, according to current measurements and verifying an historic record plan of June 25, 1853 recorded with said Deeds in Book 573, and as shown as a portion of premises on Plan 989 of 1979, 12,600 sq. ft. in area [12,632 sq. ft. - Woburn Assessor database]; -- all of which, excepting the dwelling house - garage, entrance driveway, and street-front landscape is paved with bituminous concrete pavement; 18. The entirety of the perimeter (including the building(s)) is surrounded by a chain link fence approximately 10 fence in height ground-to- top. Access via the "Paver Drive" so designated on the plan submitted is secured by a gate, also shown on the plan. The entirety of the chain link fence is woven with synthetic fabric material(s) to represent view block and privacy/security; 19. The six large commercial trucks to be parked overnight, in accordance with Special Permit, are oil delivery trucks; 20. All delivery trucks have been inspected by the Woburn Fire Safety Officer; 21. Each of these trucks will be registered in the City of Woburn upon the renewal of Massachusetts RMV registrations - January 1, 2019; 22. Other vehicles of K&N Oil are ½ and ¾ ton vans used for customer service and heating oil appliance installation(s). Many of these vans are driven to and from employee homes and customer calls, directly, and do not venture to the business premises except for replenishment of service parts and vehicle servicing; 23. Daytime - business hours parking for office, garage maintenance personnel and commuting oil service persons will make use of those spaces designated "Auto Parking."; 24. Any of those vans and service vehicles parked overnight will use those seven spaces of "Auto Parking."; 25. The garage is equipped with an oil separator system designed by Allen & Major Associates and installed at the time the garage was constructed ca. June 2017; 26. Drainage is accommodated by four extant 8' diameter circular drywells, also Allen & Major designs, constructed contemporaneous with original improvements and paving; 27. All drainage and oil separator systems will be maintained in good and proper working order by the landowner - Petitioner, and subject to any mandated periodic inspection(s); 28. Snow and ice accumulation will be stockpiled within the perimeter fencing and then, to the extent needed to continue to provide the parking spaces shown on the Plan, will be exported for proper disposal off-site. The petitioner shall provide a snow storage plan to the Building Commissioner within thirty (30) days, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 5, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances — On the petition by Alderman Edward...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 5, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 5, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Alderman Michael Anderson and Alderman Lindsay Higgins to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 5.1 Table of Use...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The order be adopted, as amended with the amendment as follows: That the recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted — On the petition by Alderman Michael Anderson and Alderman Lindsay...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: That the recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: That the recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by striking Section 5.7.5.3 and inserting in its...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
A communication be sent to the Building Commissioner and the Planning Director asking for a list of impacted properties from the proposed change in the ordinance and the potentially impacted...
Motion made and 2nd a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner and the Planning Director asking for a list of impacted properties from the proposed change in the ordinance and the potentially impacted properties from eliminating parking entirely from the buffer area, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner and the Planning Director asking for a list of impacted properties from the proposed change in the ordinance and the potentially impacted properties from eliminating parking entirely from the buffer area, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 5, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 5, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 5, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 8-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $16,002.62 from Parks Library Park Electric Acct and Library Basketball Courts Acct to Parks Equipment Repair Acct, committee...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $25,000.00 from Library Custodian o/t Acct and Library Equipment Acct to Library Salary Acct, committee report was received...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8- 0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $125,000.00 from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct to Fire Ambulance Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to accept the provisions of m.g.l. c. 59, §5, clause 17E, m.g.l. c. 59, §5, clause 41D and Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 relative to...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
Committee Reports — Ordinances
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to accept the provisions of m.g.l. c. 59, §5, clause 17E, m.g.l. c. 59, §5, clause 41D and Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 relative to...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Cambridge Road Auto Service, Inc. dba Woburn Plaza Shell for renewal of a Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales License, committee report was...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8- 0..”
New Petitions
The communications be received and made part of the record — A communication dated January 30, 2019 was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
Condition any approval of a minor modification for the installation of a temporary propane tank that such tank shall be removed no later than February 5, 2020
Motion made and 2nd to condition any approval of a minor modification for the installation of a temporary propane tank that such tank shall be removed no later than February 5, 2020, 4 in favor, 4 opposed (Campbell, Concannon, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen opposed), 0 absent, Motion Fails.
Yes: Anderson, Gaffney, Gately, TedescoNo: Campbell, Concannon, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to condition any approval of a minor modification for the installation of a temporary propane tank that such tank shall be removed no later than February 5, 2020, 4 in favor, 4 opposed (Campbell, Concannon, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen opposed), 0 absent, Motion Fails..”
Approve the request for a minor modification for the installation of a temporary propane tank subject to the six conditions recommended by the Building Commissioner
Motion made and 2nd to approve the request for a minor modification for the installation of a temporary propane tank subject to the six conditions recommended by the Building Commissioner, 4 in favor, 4 opposed (Campbell, Concannon, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen opposed), 0 absent, Motion Fails.
Yes: Anderson, Gaffney, Gately, TedescoNo: Campbell, Concannon, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to approve the request for a minor modification for the installation of a temporary propane tank subject to the six conditions recommended by the Building Commissioner, 4 in favor, 4 opposed (Campbell, Concannon, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen opposed), 0 absent, Motion Fails..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Ronnie DeSilva, 63 School Street #2, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0..”
The City Clerk distribute copies of the petition to the appropriate department heads
Motion made and 2nd that the City Clerk distribute copies of the petition to the appropriate department heads, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Concannon abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Clerk distribute copies of the petition to the appropriate department heads, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Concannon abstained)..”
A communication be sent to the appropriate department heads requesting a report to the City Council by February 19, 2019 advising what the department will need for peer review or other resources...
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the appropriate department heads requesting a report to the City Council by February 19, 2019 advising what the department will need for peer review or other resources for review of the petition, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Concannon abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the appropriate department heads requesting a report to the City Council by February 19, 2019 advising what the department will need for peer review or other resources for review of the petition, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Concannon abstained)..”
The public hearing be scheduled for March 5, 2019 — Petition by Woburn (Edens) LLC, c/o Edens 21 Custom House Street, Suite 450, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 for Plan Approval and Special Permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be scheduled for March 5, 2019, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Concannon abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be scheduled for March 5, 2019, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Concannon abstained)..”
The City Council conduct a status review of the petition at the February 19, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council conduct a status review of the petition at the February 19, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Concannon abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council conduct a status review of the petition at the February 19, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Concannon abstained)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated January 18, 2019 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, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be received and placed on filed — A communication dated January 29, 2019 received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan Doucette requesting to speak with the City Council in Executive...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated January 17, 2019 was received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan Doucette relative to the procedure for laying out Tower Office...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
The journal gives the count as 9-0, which does not add up with the eight members on the roll call (Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Richard F. Gately and Michael D. Anderson). Showing the count only.
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 January 29, 2019 was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner relative to a temporary propane gas service...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
The journal gives the count as 9-0, which does not add up with the eight members on the roll call (Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Richard F. Gately and Michael D. Anderson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the Veterans gent
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the Veterans gent, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the Veterans gent, all in favor, 8-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file and that a communication be sent to the State Delegation indicating that the City Council endorses the proposal to rename the proposed MBTA bridge in...
Motion made and 2nd that the matter be received and placed on file and that a communication be sent to the State Delegation indicating that the City Council endorses the proposal to rename the proposed MBTA bridge in memory of the Woburn veterans killed in action, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the matter be received and placed on file and that a communication be sent to the State Delegation indicating that the City Council endorses the proposal to rename the proposed MBTA bridge in memory of the Woburn veterans killed in action, all in favor, 8-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — From Traffic Commission: ordered That the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by repealing from Schedule 8 School Zones the following: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: The Committee on Public Safety and Licenses meet with the Police Chief and Fire Chief for a status report on community public safety issues
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: A communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting a status of the 17R Maywood Terrace zoning complaint specifically as it relates to the pending appeal of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner's attorney
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner's attorney, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner's attorney, all in favor, 8-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: Whereas, Chick-fil-A restaurant is discussing a possible opening in March 2019; and Whereas, the installation of the traffic control signal lights as part of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
For a five minute recess
Motion made and 2nd for a five minute recess, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd for a five minute recess, all in favor, 8-0..”
Election to fill the at-large vacancy
Election to fill the vacant at-large seat, continued, through the 41st ballot (no one received a majority)
Motion made and 2nd to take from the table the election to fill the vacancy in the office of Alderman At Large. The City Council proceeded to the election of an Alderman At Large by roll call vote. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Melanson, Concannon - Ferullo, Gaffney - Melanson, Gately - Melanson, Higgins - Melanson, Mercer-Bruen - Ferullo, Tedesco - Ferullo, Anderson - Ferullo.
Each member named a choice: Campbell – Melanson; Concannon – Ferullo; Gaffney – Melanson; Gately – Melanson; Higgins – Melanson; Mercer-Bruen – Ferullo; Tedesco – Ferullo; Anderson – Ferullo. The vote stayed 4 to 4 through the 41st ballot; no one received a majority.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take from the table the election to fill the vacancy in the office of Alderman At Large. The City Council proceeded to the election of an Alderman At Large by roll call vote. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Melanson, Concannon - Ferullo, Gaffney - Melanson, Gately - Melanson, Higgins - Melanson, Mercer-Bruen - Ferullo, Tedesco - Ferullo, Anderson - Ferullo..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The matter be laid on the table — Motion made and 2nd to take from the table the election to fill the vacancy in the office of Alderman At Large
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8- 0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0..”
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