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Medford City Council
The Seventeenth Regular Meeting
Medford, Massachusetts
May 15, 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 Seventeenth 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 8, 2007 were passed to Councillor Camuso
PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILIAR MATTERS
07-400-Petition by Attorney Robert Abruzese, 92 High Street, representing Stop and Shop Supermarket Company LLC holder of Special Permits 05-723, 05-724 and 05-725 and its extension request an additional six month extension on said permits.
07-404-Petition by Harry Nguyen, Yoki Japanese Restaurant LLC, 37 S. Loring St., Lowell, d/b/a Yoki Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar at 62 Station Landing, Medford for a Common Victualler’s License
On File
Petition
Building Dept.
Fire Dept.
Traffic Impact
Health Dept.
Treasurer
State Tax Form
Corporation Papers
Business Certificate #315
Request for Letter of Compliance
MOTION, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
07-401-Offered by Councillor Burke
Be It Resolved that I, Stephanie Muccini Burke, City Councillor being on the prevailing side of the vote on paper 07-262, move for reconsideration of said paper
07-402-Offered by President Maiocco
Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate the recent retirees of the Medford Fire Department for their dedicated service to the community
1.Firefighter Richard P. Carr
Appointed: June 7, 1979
Assignments: Ladder Two, Engine Five
Retired: November 27, 2006
Served: 27.5 Years
2. Firefighter Dennis J. Patten
Appointed: April 17, 1980
Assignments: Ladder One (Entire career)
Retired: January 21, 2007
Served: 27.5 Years
3. Deputy Chief Lawrence S. Bova
Appointed: May 21, 1972
Promoted: Lieutenant February 25, 1979
Captain November 1, 1981
Deputy Chief December 6, 1981
Served: Engine Two Three, Six, Ladder One and Two, Rescue One, Fire Prevention, administration, Shift Commander
Retired: January 21, 2007
Served: 35 Years
And further, that the Medford City Council give further remembrance to the Firefighters who passed away during this fiscal year
1Retired Captain Thomas P. Moore
Passed Away August 20, 2006
Appointed: October 30, 1949
Promoted: Lieutenant February 1, 1970, Captain November 17, 1974
Assignments: Engine One, Engine Four, Engine 5, Ladder One, Ladder Two and Five and Fire Prevention
Served: 41 Years
Retired: December 31, 1990
2. Retired Mechanic Bernard F. Amero
Passed Away October 2, 2006
Appointed: May 9, 1949
Retired: July 29, 1999
Served as Mechanic for 50 Years
07-402(Cont,)
3. Retired Deputy Chief Frank T. Filamond
Passed Away December 3, 2006
Appointed: July 18, 1965
Promoted: Lieutenant July 7, 1974, Captain October 24, 1076, Deputy Chief June 15, 1980
Assignments: Engine One, Ladder One, Rescue One, Training, Fire Prevention, Shift Commander
Served: 26 Years
Retired: May 12, 1991
4.Retired Firefighter Richard W. Connors
Passed Away December 7, 2007
Appointed: September 7, 1947
Assignments: Engine Two, Ladder Two, Fire Alarm
Served: 30 Years
Retired: February 18, 2007
5 Retired Firefighter Arthur W. Bimbo
Passed Away December 18, 2006
Appointed: June 14, 1970
Assignments: Engine Three and Six, Ladder One, Fire Alarm, Fire Prevention and Training
Served: 10 Years
Retired: January 1, 1980
All will be honored at the annual firefighter’s ceremony at the Firefighters Club, Friday, May 18, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
07-403-Offered by President Maiocco
Be It Resolved that the Mayor be requested to contact the appropriate Somerville and Tufts University Officials regarding their Joint 5-Year Program to reduce Childhood Obesity, which is receiving nation wide plaudits.
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
IN COUNCIL MAY 8, 2007 PASSED
MAY 9, 2007 RECONSIDERATION
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
07-332- 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 8, 2007 were passed to
Councillor Camuso
Adjournment:
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