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City Council — 2013-05-06

City Council Regular Meeting

Attendance

Jaclyn L. Bird absent · Alderman at Large; Robert A. Boisselle present · Ward 4 Alderman; Donald L. Conn Jr. present · Alderman at Large; William H Forbes Jr present · President; Gail Infurna present · Ward 5 Alderman; Mary Beth McAteer-Margolis present · Alderman at Large; Monica C. Medeiros present · Ward 2 Alderman; Peter D. Mortimer present · Ward 6 Alderman; Ronald E Seaboyer present · Alderman at Large; John N. Tramontozzi present · Ward 1 Ald; Francis X. Wright Jr. present · Ward 3 Alderman

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. ORDER-2013-144 : Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen to be held on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 7:45 P.M. in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall, Melrose, MA
  3. Public Participation
  4. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M.
  5. ORDER-2013-134 : Petition of BayRing Communications to install approximately 225 feet of underground conduit across the south side of Main Street at East and West Emerson Streets.
  6. Communications from His Honor, The Mayor And Other City Officials
  7. ORDER-2013-145 : City of Melrose Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 in the amount of $68,048,387.30 (Sixty eight million, forty eight thousand, three hundred eighty seven dollars and thirty cents). Amended To: $68,037,729.30
  8. ORDER-2013-146 : Reauthorization of Inspection Services Revolving Account # 2658 for FY 2014
  9. ORDER-2013-147 : Reauthorization Recreation Revolving Fund #2652 for FY14
  10. ORDER-2013-148 : Reauthorization of the Council on Aging Donation Revolving Account # 2811 for FY2014
  11. ORDER-2013-149 : Reauthorization of the Beebe Estate Revolving Account # 2750 for FY2014
  12. ORDER-2013-150 : Reauthorization of Health Revolving Fund, #2659 for FY2014
  13. ORDER-2013-151 : Reauthorization of the Melrose Veterans Events Revolving Fund (2607) for FY 2014
  14. ORDER-2013-152 : Reauthorization of Revolving Account #2657 Waste Collection & Recycling for FY 2014
  15. ORDER-2013-153 : Reauthorization of Police False Alarm Fund, #2665 for FY2014.
  16. ORDER-2013-154 : Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 56, Classification Schedule, as follows: Delete "Clerk of Committees L-15" and insert in place thereof "Clerk of Committees L-18". Amendment to become effective July 1, 2013.
  17. ORDER-2013-155 : Petition to the Great and General Court to enact a Special Act Authorizing Increased Fees for Special Details performed by Public Employees in the City of Melrose.
  18. ORDER-2013-156 : Amend Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 89 - Alarm Devices as set forth herein.
  19. ORDER-2013-157 : Pine Banks Donation of 5,000.00 to Fund #2879
  20. ORDER-2013-158 : Transfer of 36,500.00 to Info Tech Telephone (011552-522000) from various accounts as set forth herein.
  21. ORDER-2013-159 : DPW - Salary Transfer for FY13 as set forth herein
  22. ORDER-2013-160 : Transfer of $50,000.00 from A/C # 27902-590000 (BAN/BOND PREMIUM) to A/C # 014023-551094 (Facility Safety Repair) Amendment: Delete the word "Transfer" Insert in place thereof "Appropriation"
  23. ORDER-2013-161 : Transfer from A/C #27902-590000 (BAN/BOND PREMIUM) in the amount of $119,136.95; and Transfer to A/C #014222-520200 (HIghway, Traffic signal maintenance) for prior year invoices.
  24. ORDER-2013-162 : Transfer from A/C #016522-527500 (Pine Banks Exp Motor Vehicle Repair & Maint) in the amount of $486.55; and Transfer to A/C #016521-513000 (Pine Banks Sal Overtime) in the amount of $486.55
  25. ORDER-2013-163 : Transfer from A/C #016931-511000 (Mem Bl Sal Salary & Wages) in the amount of $5,800.00 and Transfer to A/C #016932-530508 (Mem Bl Exp Marketing Supplies) in the amount of $1,800.00 for WiFi installation; and Transfer to A/C #016932-527700 (Mem Bl Exp Building Repair & Maintenance) in the amount of $4,000.00 for plaster repair as set forth herein.
  26. ORDER-2013-164 : Transfer from A/C #0650052-522709 (Ambulance Medical Waste Disposal) in the amount of $1,000.00; and Transfer from A/C # 0650052-527300 (Ambulance Special Equipment Maintenance) in the amount of $6,000.00; and Transfer to A/C #0650052-529000 (Ambulance Professional Services) in the amount of $7,000.00
  27. ORDER-2013-165 : Request a transfer from Medicare Expenses in the amount of 5,000.00 to 019302-530500, Office Supplies
  28. ORDER-2013-166 : Transfer of 27,893.80 from and to various salary accounts as set forth herein.
  29. ORDER-2013-167 : An Appropriation of $975,852.18 From Available Free Cash to various accounts as set forth herein
  30. ORDER-2013-168 : An Appropriation of 31,881.08 from Ban/Bond Premium (27902-590000) to Police Vehicle lease (019313-551049) and authorization of Police Vehicle Lease as set forth herein.
  31. ORDER-2013-169 : Appropriation of $69,500.00 from Available Free Cash to various accounts as set forth herein.
  32. ORDER-2013-170 : Appropriate from A/C #6500-330001 (Ambulance, Retained Earning) in the amount of $40,000.00; and appropriate to A/C #650052-528003 (Ambulance, ALS Fees) in the amount of $40,000.00
  33. ORDER-2013-171 : A Presentation of the engineering study/analysis conducted categorizing roadway infrastructure throughout the city.
  34. ORDER-2013-172 : Authorization of a Bond in the amount of $l,500,000 for Three Year Road CIP Funding
  35. ORDER-2013-173 : Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 24-34. Director of Inspection Services; composition of Department (Adjustment to Fees) as set forth herein.
  36. TABLED
  37. ORDER-2013-76 : Communication to the Board of Aldermen regarding recently received Open Meeting Law complaints
  38. New Business
  39. ORDER-2013-126 A : Application of Yukit Wu d/b/a Beantown Cab for an additional Hackney Carriage License ( 1 taxicab) for a total of two (2) taxicabs at Essex Street Stand.
  40. ORDER-2013-174 : Application of Saied Chaharom for a Common Victualler License: Ahnika's Kitchen, Inc. d/b/a Tooba's Cafe, 35-37 Essex Street, Melrose, MA
  41. Orders Out of Order
  42. ORDER-2013-175 : Application of Ousman K. Youssouf d/b/a Five Star Taxi, Inc. for Two (2) Hackney Carriage License at Essex Street Stand
  43. Orders from Committee
  44. ORDER-2013-140 : Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Energy Services Agreement with Ameresco, Inc., an Energy Services Company
  45. Unfinished Business
  46. Calendar
  47. ORDER-2013-24 : Requesting that an independent consultant be engaged by the City to study and assess water and sewer issues as set forth herein.
  48. ORDER-2013-138 : Appropriate from account 620000-330001 (Mt Hood Reserve fund) in the amount of $90,000.00; and appropriate to account 620000-529000 (Mt Hood Professional Services) in the amount of $90,000.00. This appropriation is necessary to fulfill contract obligations.
  49. ORDER-2013-142 : Transfer from account 014222-529012 (PW Hgh Exp Street Sweeping) in the amount of $50,000.00 to various Public Works Accounts as set forth herein.
  50. ORDER-2013-139 : Request a transfer from Medicare Expenses in the amount of 5,650.00 To account 011611-513000 (Ctyclk Sal Overtime) in the amount of $3,650.00; and Transfer to account 011622-529000 (Elec Exp Professional Services) in the amount of $2,000.00; this will cover administrative cost only for the Special Election Primary.
  51. ORDER-2013-136 : Reappointment of Frank Giso, 126 Lincoln St., to the Melrose Housing Authority for a five-year term, said term to expire on the first Monday of March, 2017
  52. ORDER-2013-137 : Appointment of James B. Lane, 34 Mount Hood Terrace, to the Park Commission; said term to expire on the first Monday of May, 2014.
  53. Adjournment

Minutes

CITY OF MELROSE BOARD OF ALDERMEN BULLETIN● MAY 6, 2013 Aldermanic Chamber Regular Meeting 7:45 PM Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Jaclyn L Bird Alderman at Large Absent Robert A Boisselle Ward 4 Alderman Present Donald L Conn Jr Alderman at Large Present Gail M Infurna Ward 5 Alderman Present Mary Beth McAteer-Margolis Alderman at Large Present Monica C Medeiros Ward 2 Alderman Present Peter D Mortimer Ward 6 Alderman Present Ronald E Seaboyer Alderman at Large Present John N Tramontozzi Ward 1 Ald Present Francis X Wright Jr Ward 3 Alderman Present William H Forbes Jr President Present

ORDER-2013-134 Utility Petition Petition of BayRing Communications to install approximately 225 feet of underground conduit across the south side of Main Street at East and West Emerson Streets. Tabled

ORDER-2013-145 Operating Budgets (City, School, Regional School) City of Melrose Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 in the amount of $68,048,387.30 (Sixty eight million, forty eight thousand, three hundred eighty seven dollars and thirty cents). Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-146 Revolving Fund/Reauthorization Reauthorization of Inspection Services Revolving Account # 2658 for FY 2014 Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-147 Revolving Fund/Reauthorization Reauthorization Recreation Revolving Fund #2652 for FY14 Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-148 Revolving Fund/Reauthorization Reauthorization of the Council on Aging Donation Revolving Account # 2811 for FY2014 Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee City of Melrose Page 1 Updated 10/30/2025 6:00 AM Minutes Board of Aldermen May 6, 2013

ORDER-2013-149 Revolving Fund/Reauthorization Reauthorization of the Beebe Estate Revolving Account # 2750 for FY2014 Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-150 Revolving Fund/Reauthorization Reauthorization of Health Revolving Fund, #2659 for FY2014 Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-151 Revolving Fund/Reauthorization Reauthorization of the Melrose Veterans Events Revolving Fund (2607) for FY 2014 Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-152 Revolving Fund/Reauthorization Reauthorization of Revolving Account #2657 Waste Collection & Recycling for FY 2014 Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-153 Revolving Fund/Reauthorization Reauthorization of Police False Alarm Fund, #2665 for FY2014. Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-154 Amending Revised Ordinances Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 56, Classification Schedule, as follows: Delete "Clerk of Committees L-15" and insert in place thereof "Clerk of Committees L-18". Amendment to become effective July 1, 2013. Assigned to Committee Legal & Legislative Committee

ORDER-2013-155 Home Rule Petition/Special Act Petition to the Great and General Court to enact a Special Act Authorizing Increased Fees for Special Details performed by Public Employees in the City of Melrose. Assigned to Committee Legal & Legislative Committee

ORDER-2013-156 Amending Revised Ordinances Amend Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 89 - Alarm Devices as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Legal & Legislative Committee City of Melrose Page 2 Updated 10/30/2025 6:00 AM Minutes Board of Aldermen May 6, 2013

ORDER-2013-157 Donation Pine Banks Donation of 5,000.00 to Fund #2879 Assigned to Committee Public Service Committee

ORDER-2013-158 Transfer Transfer of 36,500.00 to Info Tech Telephone (011552-522000) from various accounts as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-159 Transfer DPW - Salary Transfer for FY13 as set forth herein Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-160 Appropriation Transfer of $50,000.00 from A/C # 27902-590000 (BAN/BOND PREMIUM) to A/C # 014023-551094 (Facility Safety Repair) Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-161 Appropriation Transfer from A/C #27902-590000 (BAN/BOND PREMIUM) in the amount of $119,136.95; and Transfer to A/C #014222-520200 (HIghway, Traffic signal maintenance) for prior year invoices. Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-162 Transfer Transfer from A/C #016522-527500 (Pine Banks Exp Motor Vehicle Repair & Maint) in the amount of $486.55; and Transfer to A/C #016521-513000 (Pine Banks Sal Overtime) in the amount of $486.55 Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-163 Transfer Transfer from A/C #016931-511000 (Mem Bl Sal Salary & Wages) in the amount of $5,800.00 and Transfer to A/C #016932-530508 (Mem Bl Exp Marketing Supplies) in the amount of $1,800.00 for WiFi installation; and Transfer to A/C #016932-527700 (Mem Bl Exp Building Repair & Maintenance) in the amount of $4,000.00 for plaster repair as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Finance Committee City of Melrose Page 3 Updated 10/30/2025 6:00 AM Minutes Board of Aldermen May 6, 2013

ORDER-2013-164 Transfer Transfer from A/C #0650052-522709 (Ambulance Medical Waste Disposal) in the amount of $1,000.00; and Transfer from A/C # 0650052-527300 (Ambulance Special Equipment Maintenance) in the amount of $6,000.00; and Transfer to A/C #0650052-529000 (Ambulance Professional Services) in the amount of $7,000.00 Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-165 Transfer Request a transfer from Medicare Expenses in the amount of 5,000.00 to 019302-530500, Office Supplies Assigned to Committee

ORDER-2013-166 Transfer Transfer of 27,893.80 from and to various salary accounts as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-167 Appropriation An Appropriation of $975,852.18 From Available Free Cash to various accounts as set forth herein Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-168 Appropriation An Appropriation of 31,881.08 from Ban/Bond Premium (27902-590000) to Police Vehicle lease (019313-551049) and authorization of Police Vehicle Lease as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-169 Appropriation Appropriation of $69,500.00 from Available Free Cash to various accounts as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-170 Appropriation Appropriate from A/C #6500-330001 (Ambulance, Retained Earning) in the amount of $40,000.00; and appropriate to A/C #650052-528003 (Ambulance, ALS Fees) in the amount of $40,000.00 Assigned to Committee Finance Committee City of Melrose Page 4 Updated 10/30/2025 6:00 AM Minutes Board of Aldermen May 6, 2013

ORDER-2013-171 Presentation A Presentation of the engineering study/analysis conducted categorizing roadway infrastructure throughout the city. Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-172 Bond Authorization of a Bond in the amount of $l,500,000 for Three Year Road CIP Funding Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-173 Amending Revised Ordinances Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 24-34. Director of Inspection Services; composition of Department (Adjustment to Fees) as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Legal & Legislative Committee

ORDER-2013-76 Presentation Communication to the Board of Aldermen regarding recently received Open Meeting Law complaints Place on File

ORDER-2013-126 A License - Hackney License Application of Yukit Wu d/b/a Beantown Cab for an additional Hackney Carriage License ( 1 taxicab) for a total of two (2) taxicabs at Essex Street Stand. Assigned to Committee Protection and License Committee

ORDER-2013-174 License - Common Victualler Application of Saied Chaharom for a Common Victualler License: Ahnika's Kitchen, Inc. d/b/a Tooba's Cafe, 35-37 Essex Street, Melrose, MA Assigned to Committee Protection and License Committee

ORDER-2013-175 License - Hackney License Application of Ousman K. Youssouf d/b/a Five Star Taxi, Inc. for Two (2) Hackney Carriage License at Essex Street Stand Assigned to Committee Protection and License Committee City of Melrose Page 5 Updated 10/30/2025 6:00 AM Minutes Board of Aldermen May 6, 2013

ORDER-2013-140 Authorization Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Energy Services Agreement with Ameresco, Inc., an Energy Services Company Passed as Amended

ORDER-2013-24 Request Requesting that an independent consultant be engaged by the City to study and assess water and sewer issues as set forth herein. Recommitted

ORDER-2013-138 Appropriation Appropriate from account 620000-330001 (Mt Hood Reserve fund) in the amount of $90,000.00; and appropriate to account 620000-529000 (Mt Hood Professional Services) in the amount of $90,000.00. This appropriation is necessary to fulfill contract obligations. Passed

ORDER-2013-142 Transfer Transfer from account 014222-529012 (PW Hgh Exp Street Sweeping) in the amount of $50,000.00 to various Public Works Accounts as set forth herein. Passed

ORDER-2013-139 Transfer Request a transfer from Medicare Expenses in the amount of 5,650.00 To account 011611-513000 (Ctyclk Sal Overtime) in the amount of $3,650.00; and Transfer to account 011622-529000 (Elec Exp Professional Services) in the amount of $2,000.00; this will cover administrative cost only for the Special Election Primary. Passed

ORDER-2013-136 Appointment Reappointment of Frank Giso, 126 Lincoln St., to the Melrose Housing Authority for a five-year term, said term to expire on the first Monday of March, 2017 Passed

ORDER-2013-137 Appointment Appointment of James B. Lane, 34 Mount Hood Terrace, to the Park Commission; said term to expire on the first Monday of May, 2014. Passed City of Melrose Page 6 Updated 10/30/2025 6:00 AM

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