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May 3, 2022
31 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Joanne E. Campbell absent.
Present: Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Richard F. Gately, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Michael P. Concannon
Absent: Joanne E. Campbell
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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
New Petitions
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the request by National Grid under Woburn Municipal Code Section 12-24 to break up streets due to an obvious...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The plans be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the plans be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the plans be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — On the request by National Grid under Woburn Municipal Code Section 12-24 to break up streets due to an obvious...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 8-0- 1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 8-0- 1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The matters be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License by Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., 827 Main Street
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The matters be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Livery License by Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., 827 Main Street
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — Toll Brothers request for minor modification of special permit to allow for a temporary occupancy permit to issue...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits for the May 23, 2022 meeting and that the communication from Jacqueline A. Duffy be received and made part of the permanent record to a —...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS for the May 23, 2022 meeting and that the communication from Jacqueline A. Duffy be received and made part of the permanent record to a, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS for the May 23, 2022 meeting and that the communication from Jacqueline A. Duffy be received and made part of the permanent record to a, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Public Hearings
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Verizon New England Inc. for grant of right in a way, to place one new four-inch (4") conduit ±...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Verizon New England Inc. for grant of right in a way, to place one new four-inch (4") conduit ± 42' from existing conduit...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Verizon New England Inc. for grant of right in a way, to place one new four-inch (4") conduit ± 42' from existing conduit located on the southerly...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Allow Councilor Mercer-Bruen reconsider her vote to close the public hearing
Motion made and 2nd to allow Councilor Mercer-Bruen reconsider her vote to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to allow Councilor Mercer-Bruen reconsider her vote to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Verizon New England Inc. for grant of right in a way, to place one new four-inch (4") conduit ± 42' from existing conduit located on the southerly...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The grant of right in A way be approved subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Superintendent's memorandum dated April 28, 2022 as follows: 1. All disturbed curbing shall be reset to...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY BE APPROVED subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Superintendent's memorandum dated April 28, 2022 as follows: 1. All disturbed curbing shall be reset to obtain a 6-inch reveal and all disturbed sidewalk panels be replaced with concrete panels to DPW specification; 2. The conduit work must be performed at night between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. and should include DPW issued permit with conditions added for compliance to DPW specifications; 3. The locations must be painted on the ground and field verified prior to installation; 4. An as-built plan should be furnished to both the Engineering Department and to the DPW; as well as the added condition that the petitioner must complete work on overhead infrastructure on Warren Avenue, as previously required of the petitioner, before work may be started on the grant of right in a way on Montvale Avenue, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY BE APPROVED subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Superintendent's memorandum dated April 28, 2022 as follows: 1. All disturbed curbing shall be reset to obtain a 6-inch reveal and all disturbed sidewalk panels be replaced with concrete panels to DPW specification; 2. The conduit work must be performed at night between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. and should include DPW issued permit with conditions added for compliance to DPW specifications; 3. The locations must be painted on the ground and field verified prior to installation; 4. An as-built plan should be furnished to both the Engineering Department and to the DPW; as well as the added condition that the petitioner must complete work on overhead infrastructure on Warren Avenue, as previously required of the petitioner, before work may be started on the grant of right in a way on Montvale Avenue, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Boston Gas dba Nationalgrid for grant of right in a way to install approximately 150 feet of 4...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Boston Gas dba Nationalgrid for grant of right in a way to install approximately 150 feet of 4 inch, plastic gas main in...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Boston Gas dba Nationalgrid for grant of right in a way to install approximately 150 feet of 4 inch, plastic gas main in Porter Street
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The grant of right in A way be approved subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Superintendent's memorandum dated April 27, 2022 as follows: 1. National Grid must clearly mark out the...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY BE APPROVED subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Superintendent's memorandum dated April 27, 2022 as follows: 1. National Grid must clearly mark out the proposed location of the main for field review to ensure there are no detrimental impacts on the adjacent water or sewer mains and obtain a permit to perform this installation prior to excavation; and 2. National Grid must mill the pavement and restore pavement curb to curb for the limits of the excavation which include the tie-in points into Lawrence Street, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY BE APPROVED subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Superintendent's memorandum dated April 27, 2022 as follows: 1. National Grid must clearly mark out the proposed location of the main for field review to ensure there are no detrimental impacts on the adjacent water or sewer mains and obtain a permit to perform this installation prior to excavation; and 2. National Grid must mill the pavement and restore pavement curb to curb for the limits of the excavation which include the tie-in points into Lawrence Street, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Rubin & Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive,...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Rubin & Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 17, 2022 — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Rubin & Rudman llp, 600...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 17, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 17, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That the amount of $285,000.00 be and is transferred as follows from Unreserved Fund...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That the amount of $1,700,000.00 be and is transferred as follows from Water/Sewer...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That the amount of $1,054,008.53 be and is transferred as follows from bls/Ambulance...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Ordinance, Charter and Rules
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Woburn that Title 13, Public...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 27, 2022 was received from Miles Lang-Kennedy, Eversource, as follows: Dear City Council Members: We are resuming...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding the...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
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