Call to Order

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▶ 13:56 Shawn M. MacMaster: Good evening. The time being 7:38 PM On Monday, December 4th, 2023. I called to order this meeting of the Melrose City Council. I am Sean McMaster, president Pro, Tempore of the Council. I'm standing in for President Gita tonight who needs to recuse herself on one of the votes. Uh, the chair recognizes Council Gita.

▶ 14:18 Jen Grigoraitis: Thank you Mr. President Pro Tem. I just wanted to take a moment to let my fellow counselors know that at the advice of the city's solicitor, I'm not sharing the meeting tonight as there is an order that needs to be sent to committee that has to do with compensation for the mayor in which I have a personal financial interest. Thank

▶ 14:34 Shawn M. MacMaster: You. Thank you Madam President in accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. This meeting is being broadcast live, will be recorded and will be made available by MMTV and uploaded to the city's website. Madam Clerk, would you kindly call the rule

▶ 14:49 Speaker 8: Councillor Ella? Here. Counselor Eccles. Here. Councilor Garipay? Here. Councilor Aldine. Here. Councillor. Karen Chay. Here. Councillor McMaster? Here. Councilor Elli. Here. Councilor Reky. Here. Councillor Stewart. Here. Councillor Williams Here. And President Greg Reis. Here. 11. Present. Thank