{"utterances":[{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":339.14,"end_sec":362.28,"similarity":0.832,"text":"Good evening. The time is 7:45 PM on Monday, August 17th, 2026. I'm Council President Freeman. This meeting of the Melrose City Council is called to order. In accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, this meeting is being broadcast and recorded by Melrose Cable Access TV and will be available for viewing in its entirety on MMTV and through the city website. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=339s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":401.92,"end_sec":418.63,"similarity":0.727,"text":"Thank you. At this time, I'll motion by unanimous consent to approve without reading the minutes from July 20th. Seeing no objection, those minutes are now approved. I will now motion by unanimous consent to open the floor for public comment. Seeing no objection, we are open for public comment.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=401s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":419.52,"end_sec":444.14,"similarity":0.806,"text":"Per Rule 33A of the Melrose City Council rules, this is the portion of the meeting where the public may speak on any item on tonight's agenda. Comments expressing any viewpoint on any other matter are also welcome. As a reminder, public comment period is an opportunity for the public to share comments. Councilors will not respond. You have up to five minutes for comments. I will notify you when you have 30 seconds left. Welcome, sir. If you wouldn't mind just starting with your name and address for the record?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=419s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":731.13,"end_sec":737.45,"similarity":0.723,"text":"Thank you, Mr. McCarthy. You're welcome, sir. Is there anyone else who would like to offer public comment today?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=731s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":738.58,"end_sec":741.71,"similarity":0.614,"text":"Seeing no one in person. Madam Clerk, is there anyone online?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=738s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":741.96,"end_sec":749.7,"similarity":0.705,"text":"No one online. Thank you. If there's no objection, a motion by unanimous consent to close public comment. Seeing no objection, we are now closed for public comment.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=741s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":750.49,"end_sec":759.82,"similarity":0.702,"text":"There are no communications from the honorable mayor tonight. Moving on to new business. Filings by the honorable mayor, appointments, and reappointments.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=750s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":814.14,"end_sec":816.14,"similarity":0.611,"text":"This is under appropriations and oversight.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=814s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":836.64,"end_sec":838.64,"similarity":0.676,"text":"This is under appropriations and oversight.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=836s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":855.51,"end_sec":859.88,"similarity":0.719,"text":"There's no filings by members of the Melrose City Council. Information orders.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=855s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":878.88,"end_sec":881.88,"similarity":0.635,"text":"This is under protection and license. Petitions.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=878s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":904.64,"end_sec":921.01,"similarity":0.782,"text":"Is there a second for immediate consideration? Second. There's a motion for immediate consideration made by Councilor Vanderberg, seconded by Councilor Demaldian. On discussion. Seeing none, all in favor? Aye. Any opposed? All right. This motion will be considered now. Councilor Vanderberg.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=904s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":925.26,"end_sec":943.01,"similarity":0.772,"text":"Second. There's a motion to schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00 PM for ID number 2026-1560 made by Councilor Vanderberg, seconded by Councilor Romanul. On discussion. Seeing none, all in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Seeing none, that is scheduled.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=925s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":959.51,"end_sec":969.16,"similarity":0.757,"text":"Second. There's a motion by Councilor Vanderberg for immediate consideration, seconded by Councilor Demaldian. On discussion. Seeing none, all in favor? Aye. Any opposed?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=959s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":989.11,"end_sec":997.87,"similarity":0.842,"text":"There's a motion to schedule a public hearing on September 8th at 8:00 PM. Is there a second? Second. Second by Councilor Williams. On discussion. Seeing none, all in favor?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=989s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":999.08,"end_sec":1004.17,"similarity":0.694,"text":"Aye. Any opposed? That is scheduled.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=999s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1006.48,"end_sec":1010.36,"similarity":0.612,"text":"Moving on to unfinished business, appointments and reappointments.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1006s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1029.77,"end_sec":1040.77,"similarity":0.779,"text":"Second. Motion to approve made by Councilor Vanderberg, seconded by Councilor Williams. On discussion. Seeing none, all in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That appointment is approved. Grants.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1029s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1060.24,"end_sec":1067.12,"similarity":0.779,"text":"Second. Motion of passage made by Councilor Romanul, seconded by Councilor Williams. On discussion. Councilor Williams.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1060s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1132.34,"end_sec":1134.62,"similarity":0.618,"text":"Thank you. Moving on to orders.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1132s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1182.37,"end_sec":1187.33,"similarity":0.728,"text":"Motion to place on file made by Councilor Romanul, seconded by Councilor Jamaleddine. On discussion?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1182s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1188.26,"end_sec":1193.88,"similarity":0.617,"text":"Seeing none, all in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion passes.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1188s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1230.13,"end_sec":1240.13,"similarity":0.738,"text":"Second. Motion to place on file made by Councilor Romanul, seconded by Councilor Jamaleddine. On discussion? Seeing none, all in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion passes.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1230s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1296.98,"end_sec":1306.48,"similarity":0.852,"text":"So, you're making an amendment to strike your prior amendment and instead insert that language? Exactly. Would you mind just reading that language one more time?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1296s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1311.98,"end_sec":1321.73,"similarity":0.83,"text":"So, there's a motion on the floor to strike Councilor Vandiver prior amendment before the Legal and Legislative Committee and replace it with new language. Is there a second to that motion?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1311s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1330.56,"end_sec":1344.0,"similarity":0.866,"text":"For councilors' reference, the ordinance in the agenda packet is the original ordinance as filed. It does not contain the amendments that were made during the Legal and Legislative Committee hearing.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1330s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1360.3,"end_sec":1367.0,"similarity":0.765,"text":"I'll second. So, there's a motion on the floor made by Councilor Vandiver, seconded by Councilor Jamaleddine. On discussion?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1360s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1369.31,"end_sec":1374.18,"similarity":0.683,"text":"Seeing none, all in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1369s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1375.81,"end_sec":1379.1,"similarity":0.685,"text":"That motion passes. Councilor Kowal.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1375s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1387.92,"end_sec":1395.19,"similarity":0.715,"text":"Second. There's a motion to pass the ordinance as amended made by Councilor Kowal, seconded by Councilor Jamaleddine. On discussion?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1387s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1396.76,"end_sec":1399.13,"similarity":0.634,"text":"Seeing none, this is a roll call vote. Madam Clerk.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1396s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1435.17,"end_sec":1442.52,"similarity":0.675,"text":"Second. Motion of passage made by Councilor Romanul, seconded by Councilor Kowal. On discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1435s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1474.84,"end_sec":1480.04,"similarity":0.651,"text":"Second. Motion for passage made by Councilor Romanul, seconded by Councilor Kowal.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1474s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1495.05,"end_sec":1502.45,"similarity":0.752,"text":"Thank you. Moving on. Are there any reports from committees? Seeing none. There are no expiry's. Any Rule 36 reports?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1495s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-17","video_id":1277,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council August 17th 2026","meeting_id":6011,"start_sec":1503.37,"end_sec":1514.87,"similarity":0.723,"text":"Seeing none. At this time, I'll entertain a motion to adjourn. So moved. Second. Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Romanul, seconded by Councilor Kowal. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? The ayes have it, we're adjourned.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1219080624#t=1503s","page_url":"/video/1277"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-10","video_id":1275,"video_title":"Finance - Legal and Legislative - Boards and Comm. - Appropriations and Oversight August 10th 2026","meeting_id":6007,"start_sec":747.89,"end_sec":752.64,"similarity":0.749,"text":"Thank you. I think Councilor Carmody summed it up greatly, and I'd like to make a motion to recommend.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1217166818#t=747s","page_url":"/video/1275"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-10","video_id":1275,"video_title":"Finance - Legal and Legislative - Boards and Comm. - Appropriations and Oversight August 10th 2026","meeting_id":6007,"start_sec":1227.03,"end_sec":1432.95,"similarity":0.697,"text":"President Freeman. Thank you very much, Director Chu. I appreciate you being here, appreciate all the work that went into this. I do want to start just by asking one question based on the public comment we just heard. Is the requirement for the three different vaccinations, is that tied into state law, or is that best practices or something Melrose would like to see moving forward? So it's not required by state law, and one of the amendments to the proposed amendment that I would like to suggest is that we might strike bordetella from the required vaccinations list. As we can see in Section 3, Subsection I, it says, \"All dogs within any commercial kennel shall have current vaccinations for rabies, distemper, bordetella.\" And it says also, \"If in the opinion of the Melrose Animal Control Officer or Director of Public Health we can require additional vaccinations.\" Should there be an issue if we see some sort of uptick of bordetella and we receive any kind of guidance officially from MDAR that would require us or that would be a best practice for us to require it in the future, we may consider that. But for now, I know that rabies and distemper is a pretty standard set of vaccinations that are required, and we would be okay with having just rabies and distemper as the required vaccinations. Okay. Thank you. I'll plan to make a motion or someone can make a motion later on to that effect. Another question I do have is, in looking at the three types of kennels, personal, commercial, and domestic, I do think it obviously all ties back to Mass general law, which is the overarching authority here. I do think it tends to be a little confusing for folks referencing the ordinance or bouncing back and forth. I know you've done FAQs on the Board of Health and Health Department website for other issues like this. Would there be something like that for residents to know, I have three dogs, I have four dogs, this is what I need, or this is what I don't need, maybe I'm fostering a dog or something like that? Absolutely. Yeah. So, with the evolving guidance from MDAR as well as locally, I think it'd be in our best interest to release a frequently asked questions document that would cover all three types of kennels, and possible questions that might arise. So we'd be happy to generate that afterwards. Thank you. And my last question is, as it relates to homeowners who are establishing kennels in their house. Yes. Is there any requirement under the current zoning in Melrose that regulates that in addition to their need to get a license through this process? Are they able to start kennels in their houses? Yeah. So that's something that we have talked about. I believe if you're starting a kennel, that would be considered commercial use. We would have to work with the zoning board to see whether or not that would be allowed in their current zoning districts. There's also, on top of that requirement in Section 5, resident complaints. There's also a section should that process go through, there's also recourse for residents in the area. 25 residents may file a petition with the mayor, with attention to the Board of Health to express concerns with that. And that's actually a state law required by MDAR to allow for that process. If it's okay with the chair, I would like to make the motion on the vaccine policy, and then we can open up for discussion. So at this time, I will make a motion to amend Section 3, Subsection 1 by striking, \"All dogs within the commercial kennel shall have current vaccinations for rabies, distemper, and bordetella,\" and replace that with, \"All dogs within any commercial kennel shall have current vaccinations for rabies and distemper.\"","url":"https://vimeo.com/1217166818#t=1227s","page_url":"/video/1275"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-10","video_id":1275,"video_title":"Finance - Legal and Legislative - Boards and Comm. - Appropriations and Oversight August 10th 2026","meeting_id":6007,"start_sec":2292.41,"end_sec":2320.88,"similarity":0.917,"text":"Can I-- Point of clarification for the council member, if you don't mind. What I think it's trying to refer to is the 13 weeks or older is to allow puppies to be born into a house- Uh-huh ... and then given up for adoption within 13 weeks, and those wouldn't be required to be registered or clarified as a personal kennel. And then the six months is to allow someone to adopt a dog at the general 12 to 13 week period, and then have a little bit of a grace period before you register said dog within by the time the dog reaches the age of six months,","url":"https://vimeo.com/1217166818#t=2292s","page_url":"/video/1275"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-10","video_id":1275,"video_title":"Finance - Legal and Legislative - Boards and Comm. - Appropriations and Oversight August 10th 2026","meeting_id":6007,"start_sec":2763.88,"end_sec":2772.62,"similarity":0.82,"text":"Point of order. We do have an appropriations meeting that's supposed to start about 7:30, so I'm making a motion for a brief recess to allow ANO to start, and then we can resume this conversation.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1217166818#t=2763s","page_url":"/video/1275"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-10","video_id":1275,"video_title":"Finance - Legal and Legislative - Boards and Comm. - Appropriations and Oversight August 10th 2026","meeting_id":6007,"start_sec":3007.39,"end_sec":3053.98,"similarity":0.933,"text":"Thank you very much. Through the Chair, I just want to address a couple of comments made by Councilor Vandiver. I agree with her catch of the private versus personal and needing to maintain consistency throughout the order and would certainly support that. I do want to caution when we start talking about 13 weeks, six months, all that, we got to remember this all links back to the master laws, which does have definitions in there that we are being consistent with, and one of the definitions for a commercial kennel does use those 13-week definitions. I would be concerned about changing anything without running that by general counsel. So I would recommend that we hold off on those and present it to Councilor Phillips prior to this being taken up in the actual","url":"https://vimeo.com/1217166818#t=3007s","page_url":"/video/1275"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-10","video_id":1275,"video_title":"Finance - Legal and Legislative - Boards and Comm. - Appropriations and Oversight August 10th 2026","meeting_id":6007,"start_sec":3125.67,"end_sec":3141.72,"similarity":0.871,"text":"I'm supportive of the second half of the amendment. I am concerned about the first half without more information about it. If Councilor Vandiver were willing to separate the two amendments, I would be happy to support the second one. I would have concerns supporting it with both motions attached.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1217166818#t=3125s","page_url":"/video/1275"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-10","video_id":1275,"video_title":"Finance - Legal and Legislative - Boards and Comm. - Appropriations and Oversight August 10th 2026","meeting_id":6007,"start_sec":3493.81,"end_sec":3496.68,"similarity":0.817,"text":"Through the chair, I believe that has to be done in-","url":"https://vimeo.com/1217166818#t=3493s","page_url":"/video/1275"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-10","video_id":1275,"video_title":"Finance - Legal and Legislative - Boards and Comm. - Appropriations and Oversight August 10th 2026","meeting_id":6007,"start_sec":3496.68,"end_sec":3497.18,"similarity":0.657,"text":"In full council","url":"https://vimeo.com/1217166818#t=3496s","page_url":"/video/1275"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-10","video_id":1275,"video_title":"Finance - Legal and Legislative - Boards and Comm. - Appropriations and Oversight August 10th 2026","meeting_id":6007,"start_sec":3497.18,"end_sec":3499.38,"similarity":0.735,"text":"... in full council in when actually passing ordinance.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1217166818#t=3497s","page_url":"/video/1275"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-08-10","video_id":1275,"video_title":"Finance - Legal and Legislative - Boards and Comm. - Appropriations and Oversight August 10th 2026","meeting_id":6007,"start_sec":4294.81,"end_sec":4343.64,"similarity":0.912,"text":"Thank you very much, Chair. I want to say at the onset, I very much support this grant. I think it's great, and I look forward to supporting it in Appropriations and before the full council. In respect to Councilor Kowal and Councilor Jamaleddine concerns, many of which I share in terms of what exactly we are signing up for, not just with this grant, but with all future grants, I do think it'd be advantageous to get some sort of guidance from Solicitor Phillips, or through her from the AG's office. So I'm going to support the motion to hold, and also I'm going to request through the chair that the Appropriations Committee tries to meet next Monday prior to our full council meeting, in which case we could hear this then, having already heard it tonight, hear it again then, and comfortable passing it through full council, assuming the information from Solicitor Phillips and the Attorney General is to our satisfaction.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1217166818#t=4294s","page_url":"/video/1275"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":3310.68,"end_sec":3345.72,"similarity":0.907,"text":"Thank you. Thank you so much. President Freeman. Thank you very much. I just want to quickly thank you. As one of the councilors who did attend the session, I found it incredibly informative, and I'm a big believer in third-party validators and the use of consultants because I do think it actually helps keep city costs down and brings in expertise the city may not have to allow residents to be more forthcoming with their thoughts in this process, speaking to consultants rather than through the city. With that, I'd like to place a recommendation to place and file. Second. Motion to place on file made by President Freeman, seconded by Councilor Kareem Chetty on discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=3310s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":3400.7,"end_sec":3424.32,"similarity":0.849,"text":"Good evening. The time is 7:56 on Monday, June 20th, 2026. I am Council President Freeman. This meeting of the Melrose City Council is called to order. In accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, this meeting is being broadcast and recorded by the Melrose Cable Access TV, and will be available for viewing in its entirety on MMTV and through the city website. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=3400s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":3443.71,"end_sec":3450.59,"similarity":0.709,"text":"Let's look for a quorum. Thank you. At this time, please rise if you're able to join in the pledge of allegiance.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=3443s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":3465.37,"end_sec":3481.75,"similarity":0.706,"text":"Thank you. At this time, I will motion by unanimous consent to approve without reading the minutes from June 15th. Seeing no objection, those minutes are now approved. I will now motion by unanimous consent to approve without reading the minutes from June 29th. Seeing no objection, those minutes are now approved.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=3465s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":3482.37,"end_sec":3526.24,"similarity":0.818,"text":"Moving to public comment. I will now motion by unanimous consent to open the floor for public comment. Seeing no objection, we are open for public comment. Per Rule 33A of Melrose City Council rules, this is the portion of the meeting where the public may speak on any item on tonight's agenda. Comments expressing any viewpoint on any other matters are also welcome. Seeing that we have a number of people here for public comment, I just want to remind everyone that public comment period is an opportunity for the public to share comments and councilors will not respond. The public has up to five minutes for comments. I will notify you when you have 30 seconds remaining. As you approach the table, please state your name and address for the record. Is there anyone here who would like to offer public comment? Councilor Kowal, we'll start with you. I know you have a constituent comment to read.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=3482s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":3631.11,"end_sec":3636.03,"similarity":0.682,"text":"Thank you, Ms. Gibbons, through Councilor Kowal. Is there anyone else who would like to offer public comment?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=3631s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":3932.01,"end_sec":3933.51,"similarity":0.671,"text":"30 seconds left, Mr. Festa ... of pulling out","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=3932s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":3971.82,"end_sec":3973.86,"similarity":0.639,"text":"Would anyone else like to offer public comment this evening?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=3971s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":4409.65,"end_sec":4412.98,"similarity":0.616,"text":"Yeah. Is there anyone else who'd like to offer public comment tonight? Please.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=4409s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":4658.73,"end_sec":4678.23,"similarity":0.754,"text":"Okay. With that, if there's no objection, I seek unanimous consent to close public comment. Seeing none, we are now closed for public comment. There's no communications from the honorable mayor, so moving on to new business. Filings by the honorable mayor. Appointments and reappointments.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=4658s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":4713.48,"end_sec":4715.98,"similarity":0.643,"text":"This will go to Appropriations and Oversight. Orders.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=4713s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":4827.49,"end_sec":4830.26,"similarity":0.692,"text":"Election matters are referred to Finance.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=4827s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":4832.06,"end_sec":4837.95,"similarity":0.64,"text":"At this time, I'd like to seek unanimous consent for a brief recess. Seeing none, we are in recess.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=4832s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":4839.07,"end_sec":4845.69,"similarity":0.631,"text":"All right. We are returning from recess now. Thank you very much. Moving on to unfinished business, Appropriations.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=4839s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":4952.24,"end_sec":4954.46,"similarity":0.608,"text":"Any other further discussion on the motion at hand?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=4952s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":5486.13,"end_sec":5494.99,"similarity":0.711,"text":"outcomes for all of us. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Councilor Williams. I next have Councilor Kowal, followed by Councilors Karamcheti, Van De Berg, Jamaleddin.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=5486s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":6029.27,"end_sec":6031.27,"similarity":0.611,"text":"Thank you, Councillor Vander Zalm. Councillor Gelormini.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=6029s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":6373.39,"end_sec":6377.47,"similarity":0.695,"text":"Thank you, Councillor Jamaleddine. I now have Councillor Abramsky, followed by Councillor Finocchiaro.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=6373s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":6511.85,"end_sec":6515.8,"similarity":0.688,"text":"Thank you, Councillor Finocchiaro. Any further discussion on the motion at hand? Councillor Shen.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=6511s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":6642.9,"end_sec":6647.03,"similarity":0.77,"text":"Thank you. That revised lease passes as submitted on the 14th.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=6642s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":6796.66,"end_sec":6805.69,"similarity":0.728,"text":"Thank you very much. Moving towards the end here. Reports from committees. Seeing none, there are no expired EREs. Any reports under Rule 36?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=6796s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":6806.37,"end_sec":6810.24,"similarity":0.651,"text":"Seeing none. At this time, I will entertain a motion to adjourn. So moved.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=6806s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-20","video_id":2,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight - City Council July 20th 2026","meeting_id":5999,"start_sec":6811.74,"end_sec":6820.75,"similarity":0.775,"text":"Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Romanul, seconded by Councilor Kowal. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? The ayes have it. We are adjourned.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1211551486#t=6811s","page_url":"/video/2"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-09","video_id":3,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight July 9th 2026","meeting_id":5992,"start_sec":1224.08,"end_sec":1316.22,"similarity":0.853,"text":"Thank you, Chair Monell. And thank you to all my colleagues for this discussion tonight. I think it's been really valuable to hear what everyone said. And I keep hearkening back to something Councilor Kowal said at the beginning, that, and she references this kicking the can down the road. In a way, I think that's right, but I think that's the responsible thing for us to do right now is to give this another year, to let this play out in the public so that residents and commercial owners are aware that this parking may go away, and allow them to voice their opinion on it, but also to let the church know that we're serious about this, and more importantly, let the parishioners know about it, a- and see if there can be some sort of pressure to put on a nonprofit in our community that doesn't pay taxes to come to the table. So my position on this is to support it for one year, just so it doesn't feel like we're taking something away from residents right away, because I do think if we lose 53 spots, even if those spots aren't full every day, the trickle-down effect of that on all the other parking spaces is gonna be profound in the city. If you go downtown during the day right now, it's very hard to get a spot along Main Street or behind Shaw's, and that's only gonna get worse if we lose those 53 spaces. So again, my position on this, I know Councilor Williams said he wanted to hear what people were saying, were feeling on this. My position is I think we should support it for one year, and then allow this process to play out a little more publicly, and see if we can reach some sort of long-term agreement with the church, or if the sentiment is they're not willing to do that, and we do move on. But that way, people will know what's coming towards them. Thank you.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1208609380#t=1224s","page_url":"/video/3"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-07-09","video_id":3,"video_title":"Appropriations and Oversight July 9th 2026","meeting_id":5992,"start_sec":2820.71,"end_sec":2913.34,"similarity":0.821,"text":"Thank you, Chair Lonel. And through the Chair, I just want to address something that Councilor Williams said earlier, and I think he's right in that we don't know who's parking in these lots, whether they are customers, whether they're business owners, whether they're folks with other interests in Melrose. But the reality is, they're going to park in Melrose. So if we do away with those spots, they're going to park somewhere else downtown, which is going to create more parking challenges. Which again, is why I support this proposal. And I also just want to remind my colleagues that downtown continues to evolve. We're going to get a study in two weeks at our next A&O meeting on a planning session that was held about the future use of the current police station, as well as the Ripley School. And I attended that planning session along with two other councilors, and the number one thing we heard from folks at that meeting was, \"Downtown needs more parking.\" So again, I think if we were to unilaterally take these 53 spots away without any public dialogue, without any public notice, I do think it would cause a reaction. And I understand what Councilor Williams is saying about that reaction helps guide decision-making, but I really think in situations like this, that the public is speaking to us. They are speaking to city officials about challenges parking downtown. And I feel it would be irresponsible of us to take these spots away without any enhanced dialogue, particularly given what we heard around the future of the police station site, and just the general need for more parking downtown. So with that, I'm going to make a motion to recommend. Second.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1208609380#t=2820s","page_url":"/video/3"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":83.03,"end_sec":84.53,"similarity":0.617,"text":"Point of order. Because Councilor Chen is remote, we need to take everything via","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=83s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":255.19,"end_sec":260.94,"similarity":0.846,"text":"I just want to say, one, I'm thrilled you're opening this restaurant. I look forward to visiting with my family.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=255s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2051.39,"end_sec":2054.39,"similarity":0.81,"text":"Thank you very much. I think with these negotiations, I think as you said, there's","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2051s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2054.64,"end_sec":2060.14,"similarity":0.864,"text":"always a give and take with these. And everything I've heard is Waste Management's been a wonderful partner to the city, and I personally think we're fortunate to","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2054s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2060.89,"end_sec":2066.14,"similarity":0.849,"text":"have the transfer station here because, as Mr. Troupe said, the sheer amount of volume that Casella does on a daily","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2060s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2068.39,"end_sec":2070.14,"similarity":0.756,"text":"basis, not having to go up to their station and being able to remain in Melrose,","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2068s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2070.14,"end_sec":2072.39,"similarity":0.717,"text":"I think is a huge win. So when you factor that in with the host payments and","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2070s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2076.14,"end_sec":2077.64,"similarity":0.632,"text":"the fact that Waste Management's been a good neighbor, I'm really comfortable with","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2076s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2077.64,"end_sec":2080.48,"similarity":0.739,"text":"this. And with that, I will make a motion to recommend.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2077s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2222.23,"end_sec":2225.61,"similarity":0.612,"text":"I know. Good evening. The time is 7:48 PM-","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2222s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2226.36,"end_sec":2230.61,"similarity":0.713,"text":"... on Monday, June 29th, 2026. I am Council President Freeman.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2226s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2232.86,"end_sec":2240.11,"similarity":0.792,"text":"In accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, this meeting is being broadcast and recorded by Melrose Cable Access TV, and will be","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2232s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2240.11,"end_sec":2242.86,"similarity":0.664,"text":"available for viewing in its entirety on MMTV and through the city","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2240s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2242.86,"end_sec":2247.11,"similarity":0.757,"text":"website. Pursuant to current allowances under the Open Meeting Law enacted under Chapter two","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2242s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2247.11,"end_sec":2258.11,"similarity":0.818,"text":"of the Acts of 2025, signed into law by Governor Healey on March 28th, 2025, City Councilor Chen is participating in this meeting tonight remotely via the city's Zoom platform.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2247s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2259.36,"end_sec":2262.86,"similarity":0.747,"text":"As such, all votes tonight shall be taken by roll call. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2259s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2344.48,"end_sec":2350.36,"similarity":0.706,"text":"Per rule 33 of the Melrose City Council rules, this is the portion of the meeting where the public may speak on any item on tonight's agenda.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2344s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2350.61,"end_sec":2356.11,"similarity":0.779,"text":"Is there anyone here who'd like to offer public comment? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, is there anyone online? There is not.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2350s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2358.86,"end_sec":2362.36,"similarity":0.674,"text":"Second. Motion to close the floor made by Councilor Romanul, seconded by Councilor","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2358s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2471.43,"end_sec":2472.43,"similarity":0.604,"text":"Recommendation for passage made by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by Councilor","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2471s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2473.43,"end_sec":2475.85,"similarity":0.652,"text":"Karamcheti. On discussion?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2473s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2514.05,"end_sec":2515.93,"similarity":0.6,"text":"Congratulations, Councilor Jamaleddine.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2514s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2552.36,"end_sec":2555.36,"similarity":0.654,"text":"Motion made to hold this item until our next council meeting on July","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2552s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2555.36,"end_sec":2558.86,"similarity":0.694,"text":"20th, made by Councilor Romanul, seconded by Councilor Finocchiaro. On discussion?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2555s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2604.95,"end_sec":2608.95,"similarity":0.678,"text":"Motion to postpone until July 20th made by Councilor Romanul, seconded by Councilor","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2604s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2626.45,"end_sec":2627.7,"similarity":0.621,"text":"Thank you. Are there any reports from committees?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2626s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2629.2,"end_sec":2632.45,"similarity":0.62,"text":"Seeing none, any rule 36 reports?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2629s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-29","video_id":6,"video_title":"Protection and License - Appropriations and Oversight - City Council June 29th 2026","meeting_id":5979,"start_sec":2639.7,"end_sec":2643.27,"similarity":0.631,"text":"On discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1205631431#t=2639s","page_url":"/video/6"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-15","video_id":10,"video_title":"Melrose City Council June 15th 2026","meeting_id":5968,"start_sec":2.04,"end_sec":46.41,"similarity":0.826,"text":"Good evening. Good evening. The time is 7:45 PM on Monday, June 15th, 2026. I'm Council President Freeman. Recording in progress. This meeting of the Melrose City Council is called to order. In accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, this meeting is being broadcast and recorded by Melrose Cable Access TV, and will be available for viewing in its entirety on MMTV and through the city website link. Pursuant to current allowances under the Open Meeting Law enacted under Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, signed into law by Governor Healey on March 28th, 2025, City Councilor Karamcheti is participating in this meeting tonight remotely via the city's Zoom platform. As such, all votes tonight will be taken by roll call. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?","url":"https://vimeo.com/1201640850#t=2s","page_url":"/video/10"},{"person":"freeman-william-bradley","date":"2026-06-15","video_id":10,"video_title":"Melrose City Council June 15th 2026","meeting_id":5968,"start_sec":69.17,"end_sec":74.02,"similarity":0.726,"text":"Thank you very much. At this time, if you're able, please rise to join in the pledge of allegiance.","url":"https://vimeo.com/1201640850#t=69s","page_url":"/video/10"}],"next_cursor":"u|2026-06-15|10|69.17"}