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Woburn City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting

April 21, 2020

34 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Richard F. Gately, Michael P. Concannon, Lindsay E. Higgins, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Robert J. Ferullo, Edward Tedesco, Michael D. Anderson

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Regular meeting

Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mayor’s Communications

The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 8, 2020 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Re: Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 President...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

New Petitions

The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Checker Cab of Woburn, Inc., 78 Washington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Taxi Cab License for...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Checker Cab of Woburn, Inc., 78 Washington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Livery License for...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Tesla Inc., 3500 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, California 94304 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Public Hearings

The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 14, 2020 was received from City Council President Michael D. Anderson as follows: Dear Clerk Campbell, Please be advised...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The public hearing be scheduled to A date to be determined — On the petition by Lawless Inc., 196 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and that the PUBLIC HEARING be SCHEDULED TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and that the PUBLIC HEARING be SCHEDULED TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The public hearing be scheduled to A date to be determined — On the petition by Life Assembly of God Church, Inc., 4000 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 for a special permit...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and that the PUBLIC HEARING be SCHEDULED TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and that the PUBLIC HEARING be SCHEDULED TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The public hearing be scheduled to A date to be determined — On the petition by Robert Johnson, 14 Lexington Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and that the PUBLIC HEARING be SCHEDULED TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and that the PUBLIC HEARING be SCHEDULED TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

The public hearing be scheduled to A date to be determined — On the petition by Litao Liang, Liang Health Spa Inc., 10 Fairbanks Street, Apt, 2L, Worcester, Massachusetts 01601 for a special...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and that the PUBLIC HEARING be SCHEDULED TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and that the PUBLIC HEARING be SCHEDULED TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

The document be received and made part of the record and that the public hearing be opened — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, 25 Everett Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record and that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record and that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

The public hearing be closed and that the matter be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, 25 Everett Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed and that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed and that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The documents be received and made part of the record and that the public hearing be opened — On the petition by Preferred Meal Systems, Inc., 5240 St. Charles Road, Berkeley, Illinois 60163 for a...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record and that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record and that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

The public hearing be opened — On the petition by Preferred Meal Systems, Inc., 5240 St. Charles Road, Berkeley, Illinois 60163 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Take the eight conditions offered by Alderman Mercer-Bruen be used as the working document of conditions

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to take the eight conditions offered by Alderman Mercer-Bruen be used as the working document of conditions, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd to take the eight conditions offered by Alderman Mercer-Bruen be used as the working document of conditions, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Proposed conditions 9 through 24 be added to the eight conditions in the working document of conditions

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that proposed conditions 9 through 24 be added to the eight conditions in the working document of conditions, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that proposed conditions 9 through 24 be added to the eight conditions in the working document of conditions, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Preferred Meal Systems, Inc., 5240 St. Charles Road, Berkeley, Illinois 60163 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this...

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Reuse Conditions Plan #39 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts dated February 5, 2020 revised February 28, 2020; revised March 3, 2020, revised March 23, 2020 and April 16, 2020 prepared by Hayes Engineering, Inc., 603 Salem Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan.; 2. All dumpsters shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinances. Dumpsters shall not be emptied

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Reuse Conditions Plan #39 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts dated February 5, 2020 revised February 28, 2020; revised March 3, 2020, revised March 23, 2020 and April 16, 2020 prepared by Hayes Engineering, Inc., 603 Salem Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan.; 2. All dumpsters shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinances. Dumpsters shall not be emptied prior to 7am or after 9pm. 3. Rodent control shall be in place inside and outside of the building and a rodent control plan shall be filed yearly with the Board of Health; 4. Petitioner shall clean up the Easterly side of the building from all trash. Signs will be installed indicating "No Dumping"; 5. Petitioner shall provide a list of the vehicles to parked over night with the size, make/model and how many of each category will be parked overnight to the Building department; 6. All signage shall comply with section 13 of the Woburn Zoning Code; 7. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; 8. All commercial vehicles parked overnight at the site shall be registered in the City of Woburn; 9. The removal of all materials and attached green mesh from entire fence line; 10. The petitioner shall maintain the existing security lights within the outside area and parking areas as shown on the plan; 11. There shall be no exterior washing of vehicles or equipment on site. There shall be no interior washing of vehicles unless an oil separator is installed in the building; 12. Drainage area, man-made swale and parking lot on the Normac Road side shall have a rip rap installed and a head wall constructed on the plastic relief pipe and chamber with screens; 13. The brook from pump chamber traveling north, with Conservation Commissioner permission, shall be cleaned and maintained as outlet for flooding; 14. A catchbasin manhole with separator, with permission from the Conservation Commission, shall be installed on the upper parking lot in the northeast corner with a minimum of 12-inch pipe into brook area with headwall; 15. All broken curbing will be repaired before repaving parking lot on Normac Road; 16. A new pump for the groundwater shall be installed in the pump chamber in the upper lot in the east side per the owners agreement; 17. The fence line will be cleaned if branches, debris and wood and maintained; 18. Snow plan of record shall be filed with Building Commissioner; 19. No gasoline or combustible material shall installed onsite; 20. The petitioner shall file correspondence with the City Clerk acknowledging that the premises are located in the flood plain area as shown on firm flood insurance rate map parcel 294 of 656 with map number 25017C0294E and shall indemnify and hold the City of Woburn harmless of any liability as a result of damage due to flooding the flood plain area; 21. I&I shall be calculated on the total calculated flow; 22. No deliveries by 18-wheeler vehicles after 7:00 p.m.; 23. Parking area along Normac Road shall be restriped; 24. Any revised site plan shall be filed with the Building Department. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by President Michael Anderson and Alderman Michael Concannon concerning the structure or structures located in the City...

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

The documents be received and made part of the record and the public hearing be opened — On the petition by President Michael Anderson and Alderman Michael Concannon concerning the structure or...

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record and the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record and the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

The document be received and made part of the record and the public hearing be opened — On the petition by President Michael Anderson and Alderman Michael Concannon concerning the structure or...

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record and the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record and the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

The public hearing be opened — On the petition by President Michael Anderson and Alderman Michael Concannon concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of...

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

The public hearing be closed — On the petition by President Michael Anderson and Alderman Michael Concannon concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of...

Minutes, page 17

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Make the findings set forth in the proposed Order, that the property located at 14 Hilltop Parkway be declared a nuisance as set forth in the proposed Order, and that the disposition of the...

Minutes, page 19

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to make the findings set forth in the proposed Order, that the property located at 14 Hilltop Parkway be declared a nuisance as set forth in the proposed Order, and that the disposition of the property and this matter shall be as set forth in the proposed Order including demolition of the property, draining of the swimming pool and application for the appointment of a Receiver over the property following demolition of the property, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd to make the findings set forth in the proposed Order, that the property located at 14 Hilltop Parkway be declared a nuisance as set forth in the proposed Order, and that the disposition of the property and this matter shall be as set forth in the proposed Order including demolition of the property, draining of the swimming pool and application for the appointment of a Receiver over the property following demolition of the property, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Committee Reports — Finance

The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $167,215.39 from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct to Police Salaries Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"

Minutes, page 20

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Communications and Reports

The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 14, 2020 was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison Avenue as follows: Council...

Minutes, page 20

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 3, 2020 was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15 Article...

Minutes, page 21

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 6, 2020 was received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan Doucette entitled "Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020" relative to An...

Minutes, page 21

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 15, 2020 was received from Tina P. Cassidy, Planning Board Director, Woburn Planning Board as follows: Re: Appointment of...

Minutes, page 21

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

A communication be sent to Eversource requesting that a virtual or other public meeting be scheduled for this matter and that the matter be received and placed on file

Minutes, page 22

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to Eversource requesting that a virtual or other public meeting be scheduled for this matter and that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

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“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to Eversource requesting that a virtual or other public meeting be scheduled for this matter and that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

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The communication be received and pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 23.3.3 and Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, as applicable, the City Council agrees to extend the...

Minutes, page 22

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 23.3.3 and Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, as applicable, the City Council agrees to extend the time by which the CWCOD Concept Plan Review Committee is to prepare its written report to the City Council, Planning Board and applicant, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 23.3.3 and Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, as applicable, the City Council agrees to extend the time by which the CWCOD Concept Plan Review Committee is to prepare its written report to the City Council, Planning Board and applicant, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

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Motions, Orders and Resolutions

The order be adopted — Order: Due to the State of Emergency, the City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for May 5, 2020 has been rescheduled to May 12, 2020

Minutes, page 23

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

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The matter be refered to public hearing — Order: Whereas, during review and approval of Section 28 Technology and Business Mixed Use Overlay District (tbod) of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as...

Minutes, page 23

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

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Adjourn

Minutes, page 23

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

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