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City Council Agenda 06/12/2007
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Medford City Council
The Twenty-First Regular Meeting
                                        Medford, Massachusetts
June 12, 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 Twenty-First 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 June 5, 2007 were passed to Councillor Marks


PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILIAR MATTERS
07-485-Petition by Sandra Yu, 23 Leonard St., Malden d/b/a Sea Lion Sushi at 3850 Mystic Valley Parkway (Meadow Glen Mall) for a Common Victuallers License

On File
Application/Petition
Building Dept.
Fire Dept.
Health Dept.
Traffic Impact
State Tax Form
Corp. Papers
Letter of Complianc




MOTION, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

07-486-Offered by President Maiocco
Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Mrs. Gerri Ferrlito, Office Manager in the Treasurers Office on her retirement. Gerri has been employed by the City of Medford for 45 wonderful years.

07-487-Offered by Councillor Penta
Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council discusses the Governor’s Community Participation Act for implementation purposes

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

07-488
June 8, 2007

To the Honorable President
and Members of the Medford City Council
City Hall
Medford, MA  02155

Dear Mr. President and City Councillors:

I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve of the following sums from Certified Free Cash:

 Amount                                  To

$40,000                         010-102-5302                    Negotiation Expenses

$200,000                      010-912-5150                    Workers Compensation

$55,000                         010-914-5170                    Mandatory Medicare

$16,000                         010-914-5740                    Liability Insurance

$84,863                         010-710-5930                    Debt Service

$10,000                         010-637-5230                    Chevalier Utilities

$44,000                         010-543-5380                    Veterans Cash Aid

$119,900                      010-423-5530                    Snow/Ice Expenses

$114,200                      010-247-5230                    Street Lights


07-488(Cont)

A total of $1,021,583 is available for the purposes outlined above.  This paper totals $683,963.   After these appropriations – a balance of $337,620 remains in Certified Free Cash.  Further calculations are being processed which will zero-out this account.  Additional requests will be placed before your Honorable Body within the next two weeks.

Sincerely,
Signature on file w/paper
Michael J. McGlynn,
MAYOR

MJM:lmc



07-489


June 7, 2007

To the Honorable President
and Members of the Medford City Council
City Hall
Medford, MA  02155

Dear Mr. President and City Councillors:

I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve of the following transfers from Account #010-102-5110 Negotiated Salaries to the following budgetary accounts:

TO                                                         AMOUNT                               DEPARTMENT SALARY

   010-101-5125                       $7,050.                                            Legislative
  
   010-102-5110                       $26,788                                           Executive

   010-103-5110                       $1,692.                                            Saving Lives

   010-135-5110                       $15,710                                           Finance/Auditing

   010-141-5110                       $4,533                                             Assessing

   010-145-5110                       $18,375                                           Treasurer/Collector

   010-151-5110                       $12,510                                            Law

   010-155-5110                       $5,051                                            Information Tech.

   010-161-5110                       $8,471                                              City Clerk

07-489(Cont)

   010-163-5110                       $2,370                                               Election/Registration

   010-181-5110                     $5,038                                               Community Dev.

   010-241-5110                    $23,150                                              Building

   010-245-5110                    $13,385                                              Electrical

   010-246-5110                    $32,736                                              Signal Maint.

   010-297-5110                    $800                                                   Energy/Environ.

   010-491-5110                    $1,500                                                Cemetery

   010-492-5110                    $20,700                                              Parks

   010-495-5110                    $5,317                                                Forestry

   010-421-5110                    $1,476                                                Highway

   010-423-5130                    $42,000                                              Snow & Ice

   010-541-5110                    $8,980                                                Council on Aging

   010-543-5110                    $4,700                                                Veteran’s Serv.

   010-610-5110                    $25,000                                              Library

   010-220-5110                    $266,400                                           FireiH
  

These transfers are necessary in order to pay for negotiated settlements with various employee groups. The amount of $675,000 was appropriated in fiscal 2007 budget for Negotiated Salaries.  This paper totals $553,732 leaving a balance in Negotiated Salaries of $121,268.  Further calculations are being processed which will zero-out this account.  Additional transfer requests will be placed before your Honorable Body within the next two weeks.

Sincerely,
Signature on file w/paper
Michael J. McGlynn,
MAYOR

MJM:lmc







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,  Welcome to Medford Signs Part of Paper

IN COUNCIL                          MAY 15,2007                        TABLED

07-301-          Special Permit Public Hearing Extended Hours of Operation EXXON-Mobil

                        IN COUNIL                             APRIL 10, 2007                    TABLED

07-332-          Mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery

                        IN COUNCIL                          MAY 1, 2007                          TABLED

’07-475           $363,500.00 Loan Order acquisition and equipping of new fire apparatus and
                        equipment

                        IN COUNCIL                          JUNE 5, 2007                    PASSED TO                                                                                            TAKE ITS
                                                                                                             FIRST                                                                                                       READING

‘07-476           $295,000.00 Loan Order  pay for costs of constructing a memorial honoring
                        Medford’s servicemen and women

                        IN COUNCIL                          JUNE 5, 2007                        PASSED TO                                                                                                TAKE ITS
                                                                                                             FIRST                                                                                                       READING





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 June 5, 2007 were passed to Councillor Marks



Adjournment:


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