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June 21, 2022
33 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 Richard F. Gately absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Michael P. Concannon
Absent: Richard F. Gately
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 (Gately 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 (Gately Absent)..”
Suspend the rules and to take the Resolve for Eagle Scout Jesse Escobedo out of order
Motion to suspend the rules and to take the Resolve for Eagle Scout Jesse Escobedo out of order, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion to suspend the rules and to take the Resolve for Eagle Scout Jesse Escobedo out of order, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, Eagle Scout is the highest honor for Boys Scouts of America; and Whereas, Woburn resident, Jesse Escobedo, became a member of Troop 502 in Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $246,738.31 be and is hereby transferred as so stated From: Mayor Salary Adjustment / FY2023 Acct# 0112151-511019 $246,738.31...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be received and made part of the permanent record for the order of the transfer of $29,000, as well as the related order ima for Regional Housing Services Office — A communication dated...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD for the order of the transfer of $29,000, as well as the related order IMA for Regional Housing Services Office, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD for the order of the transfer of $29,000, as well as the related order IMA for Regional Housing Services Office, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $29,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated From: Stabilization-Affordable Housing Acct# 704159-596100 $29,000.00...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: §4A, the Mayor shall be authorized to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement ("ima") between the City of Woburn and the Towns of North Reading, Reading, Saugus and...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
New Petitions
Approve the special event permit
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Iryana Market/Saeed Rajabi, 442-444 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, request for a special permit pursuant to the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinance,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — eca nema Brightfields I, LLC and eca nema Brightfields II, LLC, 282 Moody Street, No. 202, Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, request for special permit and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — McDonald's Real Estate Company, 110 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607, request for a special permit pursuant to the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated June 15, 2022 was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Rubin and Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Approve the minor modification
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE MINOR MODIFICATION, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE MINOR MODIFICATION, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Boston Gas dba National Grid for grant of right in a way to install approximately 354 feet of 4-inch,...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Boston Gas dba National Grid for grant of right in a way to install approximately 354 feet of 4-inch, plastic gas main in East...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 12, 2022 — On the petition by Boston Gas dba National Grid for grant of right in a way to install approximately...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 12, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 12, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Send a communication to Jay Duran, DPW Superintendent notifying him that the public hearing was continued to July 12, 2022
Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to Jay Duran, DPW Superintendent notifying him that the public hearing was continued to July 12, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to Jay Duran, DPW Superintendent notifying him that the public hearing was continued to July 12, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by President Concannon, per request of the Mayor, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President Concannon, per request of the Mayor, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 16, 2022, and the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules — On the petition by...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 16, 2022, AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 16, 2022, AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Accept the proposed conditions as the working draft
Motion made and 2nd to accept the proposed conditions as the working draft, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the proposed conditions as the working draft, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Rhino fe 400 Presidential LLC, c/o Tyler Murphy, Rhino Capital Advisors LLC, 125 Broad Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Rhino fe 400 Presidential LLC, c/o Tyler Murphy, Rhino Capital Advisors LLC, 125 Broad Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Grant the special permit with the following conditions: 1. The approved Plans of Record (collectively, the "Site Plans") are the plans entitled "Site Plans - Loading Dock and Site Improvements,...
Motion made and 2nd to grant the special permit with the following conditions: 1. The approved Plans of Record (collectively, the "Site Plans") are the plans entitled "Site Plans - Loading Dock and Site Improvements, 400 Presidential Way, Woburn Massachusetts" dated April 13, 2022, revised May 2, 2022 prepared by VHB and consisting of Sheets C-1.01 thru C-4.02, and Sheets L1.01 and Sv-1; 2. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Project in substantial conformance with the approved Site Plans. Design adjustments and minor field modifications may be authorized directly by the Building Commissioner with such modifications including, but not limited to the following: 1) adjustments to placement of underground utilities (subject to City Engineer review); 2) minor adjustments to the location of curbing, transformers and generators, parking lot and pedestrian lighting, landscaping location (no reduction in quantity is permitted without City Council authorization); and 3) adjustments generally associated with preparing so-called "working drawings". 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 and are outside of the scope of acceptable design adjustments and field modifications noted above, the Applicant may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination on whether the amendments ar
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to grant the special permit with the following conditions: 1. The approved Plans of Record (collectively, the "Site Plans") are the plans entitled "Site Plans - Loading Dock and Site Improvements, 400 Presidential Way, Woburn Massachusetts" dated April 13, 2022, revised May 2, 2022 prepared by VHB and consisting of Sheets C-1.01 thru C-4.02, and Sheets L1.01 and Sv-1; 2. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Project in substantial conformance with the approved Site Plans. Design adjustments and minor field modifications may be authorized directly by the Building Commissioner with such modifications including, but not limited to the following: 1) adjustments to placement of underground utilities (subject to City Engineer review); 2) minor adjustments to the location of curbing, transformers and generators, parking lot and pedestrian lighting, landscaping location (no reduction in quantity is permitted without City Council authorization); and 3) adjustments generally associated with preparing so-called "working drawings". 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 and are outside of the scope of acceptable design adjustments and field modifications noted above, the Applicant may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination on whether the amendments are deemed a Minor or Major modification in accordable with the Zoning Ordinance. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Applicant shall be required to file a Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 3. All dumpsters, if any, shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinance and Title 8 Section VII 8-17 of the Woburn Municipal Code; 4. All rooftop equipment, if any, shall be adequately screened to provide a visual and noise buffer for the benefit of adjacent properties; 5. The Petitioner shall, within six (6) months of the grant of Special Permit, remove the existing dilapidated sign frame which encroaches into the I-93 layout; 6. The storage, disposal and containment protection of all flammable materials shall comply with all applicable laws and codes to the reasonable satisfaction of the Woburn Fire Department; 7. The Petitioner shall comply with the Determination of Applicability and Conditions imposed as issued by the Woburn Conservation Commission on May 4, 2022; 8. As mitigation for this proposal the Petitioner shall, within 90 days of the grant of the Special Permit, pay for and install a Gridsmart Performance Plus software module at the Presidential Way/driveway signalized intersection, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
The order be adopted — Order: The sum of $80,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated from Cemetery Interest Fund and Distributed as follows for Fiscal Year 2023: $9,000.00 to Utility Acct....
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules — Order: Article xxvii, Section 2-180 of the 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended as follows: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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 (Gately Absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Be it Resolved, that a communication be sent to State Senator Cindy F. Friedman, State Representative Richard M. Haggerty, and State Representative Michelle L....
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
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