Medford City Council
The Sixteenth Regular Meeting
Medford, Massachusetts
May 8, 2007
City Council
President Robert M. Maiocco
Vice President Breanna Lungo
Stephanie Muccini Burke
Paul A. Camuso
Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr.
Michael J. Marks
Robert M. Penta
Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Sixteenth Meeting of the Medford
City Council at 7:00 P.M. at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, Medford
City Hall.
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
RECORDS
The records of the meeting of May 1, 2007 were passed to Councillor Burke
HEARINGS
07-330
LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITS
MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
You are hereby notified that by order of the Medford City Council, a Public Hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts at 7:00 P.M., on TUESDAY, May 8, 2007 on a petition by National Grid (Mass Electric) for permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public or ways hereinafter named.
Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it may be granted permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity. Said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked National Grid WR#1806593 Dated1/16/07.
The following are the streets and highways referred to:
Locust Street=-Installation of +/- 4’ conduits
Approved – Chief Engineer w/provision that all City Property disturbed shall be restored to City Standards. The contractor is responsible for the removal of double poles, restoration of disturbed areas and removal of all debris
Approved - Supt. of Wires
Call 781-393-2501 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #781-393-2516
s/ Edward P. Finn
City Clerk
Plans can be viewed in City Clerk’s Office
781-393-2425
PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILIAR MATTERS
07-369-Petition by Sentry Motors Inc., 4080 Mystic Valley Parkway for a reversal of sign denial on OCD Application 2007-15 “Primary Sign Exceeds Allowable Use
MOTION, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
07-366-Offered by President Maiocco
Be it resolved that an update regarding planned Medford High School improvements be given at this time by Mr. Jack Buckley
07-367-Offered by Councillor Burke,
Be it resolved, that the Mayor appropriate monies out of free cash to supplement the police budget in order to add additional RAD classes in the near future as needed.
07-368-Offered by Councillor Burke,
Whereas, a community police meeting was held on Wednesday, May 2, 2007,
Whereas, residents voiced concerns about the lighting issues in the neighborhood,
Be it resolved, that the Electric Department, in conjunction with the police/fire departments, consider performing an inspection, by area, on all lights in the area and have Mass Electric (Keyspan) replace all bulbs as soon as possible in the interest of public safety. Also, that the Mayor consider establishing a form on the city’s website for neighbors to report “lights out”
COMMITTEE REPORTS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action.
06-676 Verizon’s Attempt to reduce time period for franchise
IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 TABLED
06-755 Council endorse letter to State Delegation re; Tax Abatement for Disabled
IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 2006 TABLED
07-257- Petition by Anthony Poccio, 31 Hall St., address Council parking on his street
IN COUNCIL MARCH 13, 2007 TABLED
07-262- Communications from the Mayor, Transfer of Funds, Police Cruiser, Welcome to Medford, WWII Memorial
07-301- Special Permit Public Hearing Extended Hours of Operation EXXON-Mobil
IN COUNIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED
07-284- LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND
CONDUITS-HEARING-MASS ELECTRIC/VERIZON-MIDDLESEX AVENUE
IN COUNIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED
07-285- LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND
CONDUITS RELOCATION OF 4 JO POLES WINTHROP ST.
IN COUNCIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED
07-332- Mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery
IN COUNCIL MAY 1, 2007 TABLED
Public Participation
COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE
Reports Due/ Deadlines
02-430 – Auto Insurance by the Mile
02-542 – Rt. 16 under bridge lighting – from Mystic St. to Mall
04-315 – Three month review Burger King Sept. 1, 2004/Six month Dec., 1, 2004
05-895- Comprehensive Master Wellington Plan-3 months-Jan. 17, 2006
07-072-Intercept Program
07-301-Special Permit Public Hearing Extended Hours EXXONMOBIL 90 Days-7/8/07
Records: The Records of the Meeting of May 1,2007 were passed to
Councillor Burke
Adjournment:
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