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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
Robert A. Maiocco, Council President 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
4 Members Present
1 Absent (Penta, Lungo, Camuso)
Councillor Camuso recorded present at 7:10 P.M.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
RECORDS
The records of the meeting of May 1, 2007 were passed to Councillor Burke
Those present and seated inside the rail were Edward P. Finn, City Clerk and Lawrence Lepore, City Messenger
Televised by Channel 16-Government Access
Councillor Dello Russo motioned for suspension of the rules to take paper 07-366 out of order-passed
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
Addressing the Council-Jack Buckley, Director of Facilities, Medford Public Schools
Upon motion by Councillor Burke to receive and place on file-passed
Councillor Burke motioned for suspension of the rules to take papers 07-367 and 07-368 out of order-passed
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.
Upon motion by Councillor Burke-passed
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”
Upon motion by Councillor Burke-passed
Councillor Burke motioned to revert back to regular order of business-passed
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
Those in Favor-Vlad Veris, National Grid
Those in Opposition-None
This portion of the hearing closed
Upon motion by Councillor Camuso-Granted
Councillor Burke motioned to take 07-284 and 07-301 out of unfinished business-passed
07-284- LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND
CONDUITS RELOCATION OF 4 JO POLES WINTHROP ST.
IN COUNCIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED
Upon motion by Councillor Burke-Granted
07-301- Special Permit Public Hearing Extended Hours of Operation EXXON-Mobil
IN COUNIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED
Addressing the Council-Amy Rodriguez, Attorney
Upon motion by Councillor Burke to Table-Tabled
Councillor Burke motioned to revert back to regular order of business-passed
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
Addressing the Council-Anthony Capone, Treasurer Sentry Motors Inc
Amended by Councillor Burke, that the petitioner take down the other free standing sign as part of the approval to reverse the sign denial
Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo as amended-Granted, Councillor Camuso Opposed due to many signs at the location
Councillor Burke motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the City Clerk-passed
07-371-Offered by Councillor Burke
Be It Resolved that the City Solicitor provide an update on the status of his reviews of TV-3 Medford
Upon motion by Councillor Burke-passed
07-370-Offered by Councillor Burke
Be It Resolved that the School Department have the debris removed from the practice field adjacent to the storage shed… Further that additional barrels be placed around the soccer fields in order to keep facility clean.
Amended by President Maiocco that the paper be also forwarded to Commissioner of Public Works for his support.
Amended by Councillor Marks that more barrels be placed at the Business Districts and the Parks.
Amended by Councillor Camuso that DPW arranged to have barrels emptied on one day and followed up the next day with street cleaning
Upon motion by Councillor Burke as amended-passed
07-372-Offered by Councillor Marks
Be It Resolved that the Building Commissioner Paul Mochi report back to the City Council on the change of design at the proposed new Dunkin Donuts site on Mystic Ave.
Amended by Councillor Camuso that the City Solicitor immediately provide his legal opinion on the conditions set forth by the City Council
Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended-passed
07-373Offered by Councillor Marks
Be It Resolved that the residents around the Lincoln-Kennedy School be commended for organizing a clean up of the Lincoln-Kennedy School property
Amended by President Maiocco that the Friends of the Mystic Lakes and Brooks Estates be commended as well
Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended-passed
Councillor Burke motioned to take paper 07-262 out of unfinished business-passed
07-262- Communications from the Mayor, Transfer of Funds, Police Cruiser, Welcome to Medford, WWII Memorial
IN COUNCIL MARCH 9, 2007 TABLED
Amended by Councillor Burke that the Auditor provide the Council with a copy of the City Trial Balance
Amended by Councillor Camuso that the appropriation be earmarked for “Marked Vehicles”
Amended by Councillor Marks that the Mayor report back to the Council again on what the $10,000 is going to be used for
Amended by Councillor Marks that the Mayor report back if the Police Cruiser is going to be fully loaded with new or used parts.
Upon motion by Councillor Camuso as amended on a roll call vote of 4 in the affirmative, 1 in the negative (Marks) and 2 absent (Lungo, Penta)-Passed
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
IN COUNCIL MARCH 9, 2007 TABLED
07-301- Special Permit Public Hearing Extended Hours of Operation EXXON-Mobil
IN COUNIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED
07-285- LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND
CONDUITS-HEARING-MASS ELECTRIC/VERIZON-MIDDLESEX AVENUE
IN COUNIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED
07-286- 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, Councillor Burke amended the records on page 95 on 07-331 after “abstaining from any vote on this paper” to include “due to potential conflict of interest” Councillor Burke then reviewed as amended the records and found them in order and they be approved-passed
Adjournment: Councillor Burke motioned that meeting be adjourned at 8:26 P.M.
A true copy
Attest
Edward P. Finn
City Clerk
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