City Council — 2018-06-04

City Council Regular Meeting

This meeting starts at 35:40 in a recording that covers several meetings.

Attendance

Manisha Bewtra present · Alderman at Large; Robert A. Boisselle present · Ward 4 Alderman; Scott M. Forbes present · Ward 7 Alderman; Jennifer L. Lemmerman present · Ward 2 Alderman; Kate Lipper-Garabedian present · Alderman at Large; Shawn M. MacMaster present · Ward 5 Alderman; Monica C. Medeiros present · Alderman at Large; Peter D. Mortimer present · Ward 6 Alderman; John N. Tramontozzi present · Ward 1 Alderman; Francis X. Wright Jr. present · Ward 3 Alderman; Michael P. Zwirko present · President, Alderman at Large

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CITY OF MELROSE BOARD OF ALDERMEN BULLETIN● JUNE 4, 2018 Aldermanic Chamber, Melrose City Hall Regular Meeting 7:45 PM 562 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

ORDER-2018-199 Opening Statement Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen to be Held on June 4, 2018 at 7:45 PM in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall, Melrose, MA Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Manisha Bewtra Alderman at Large Present Robert A. Boisselle Ward 4 Alderman Present Scott M. Forbes Ward 7 Alderman Present Jennifer L. Lemmerman Ward 2 Alderman Present Kate Lipper-Garabedian Alderman at Large Present Shawn M. MacMaster Ward 5 Alderman Present Monica C. Medeiros Alderman at Large Present Peter D. Mortimer Ward 6 Alderman Present John N. Tramontozzi Ward 1 Alderman Present Francis X. Wright Jr. Ward 3 Alderman Present Michael P. Zwirko President, Alderman at Large Present

ORDER-2018-183 Operating Budgets (City, School, Regional School) City of Melrose Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 in the amount of $79,399,945.73 (Seventy-Nine Million, Three Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents). Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2018-200 Appropriation An Appropriation from Free Cash (01-324001) in the amount of $78,072.00 to Police overtime, (012111-511000). Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2018-201 Transfer A transfer from various accounts as set forth herein, in the amount of $204,376.50 for year end adjustments. Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2018-202 Resolution City of Melrose Page 1 6/11/2018 11:49 AM Minutes Board of Aldermen June 4, 2018 A Resolution honoring the Accomplishments of Michael Iacone, Eagle Scout Placed on File

ORDER-2018-203 Resolution A Resolution honoring the Accomplishments of Benjamin G. Pierce, Eagle Scout Placed on File

ORDER-2018-204 Request Modifying the city's vital records fee structure to be $18.00 for all requests for certified copies Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2018-205 License Application of Ahmed Elhaissouni, d/b/a RAR Transportation, INC. For a Private Livery License ( 1 vehicle) Assigned to Committee Protection and License Committee

ORDER-2018-194 Appointment Appointment of J. Ryan Sloan, 421 East Foster St., to the Conservation Commission to fill the unexpired term of Kevin Anderson; said term to expire on the last day of February 2019. Passed Board of Aldermen

ORDER-2018-190 Appropriation An Appropriation from free cash (01-324001) in the amount of $980,000.00 to various accounts as set forth within. Passed Board of Aldermen

ORDER-2018-191 Transfer Transfer in the amount of $42,550.00 from various salary and wages accounts to various salary and wages accounts as set forth herein Passed

ORDER-2018-198 Appointment Appointment of Leila Bhatti Migliorelli, 25 Dartmouth Road, to the Human Rights Commission to fill the unexpired term of Samantha Hawkins; said term to expire on the last day of February 2020. Passed Board of Aldermen

ORDER-2018-197 Appointment City of Melrose Page 2 6/11/2018 11:49 AM Minutes Board of Aldermen June 4, 2018 Appointment of Reverend Jaron Green, 278 Main St., Apt. 4D, to the Human Rights Commission to fill the unexpired term of Juliana Smith; said term to expire on the last day of February 2019. Passed Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2018-196 Appointment Appointment of Nita Klunder, Esq., 73 Wentworth Road, to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2021. Passed Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2018-195 Appointment Appointment of Aaron Beitman, 35 Leonard Road, to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2021. Passed Board of Aldermen

ORDER-2018-179 Appropriation An Appropriation from Free Cash (01-324001) in the amount of $284,210.00 to Police, Salary and Wages (012111-511000) to fund the settlement of a 3 Year Contract with the Police Superior Union. Passed

ORDER-2018-162 Grant Acceptance of the FY 18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment Grant in the amount of $5,502.81 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of Public Safety and Security's Highway Safety Division; said funds to be deposited in Fund # 4005 Passed City of Melrose Page 3 6/11/2018 11:49 AM

Transcript

▶ 35:07 thank you very much thank you all motion to adjourn we have a motion to adjourn made by president's workout seconded by alderman mortimer all in favor aye opposed now adjourned this is the full regularly scheduled meeting of the board of aldermen is the full board meeting and today is june 4th 2018. the hour is just past eight o'clock uh this evening Madam Clerk, could you please call the roll? Alderman Bewtra? Here. Alderman Boisselle? Here. Alderman Forbes? Here. Alderman Lemmerman? Here. Alderman Lipper-Garabedian? Here. Alderman McMaster? Here. Alderman Medeiros? Here. Alderman Mortimer? Here. Alderman Tramontozzi? Here. Alderman Wright? Here. President Zwirko? Here. 11 present. All members are present this evening.

▶ 36:49 Michael P. Zwirko: If you could please rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance with me. Pledge of Allegiance. United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Before we begin the meeting this evening, I just wanted to state that this meeting is being recorded, and it can be viewed online from the link on the city's website, as well as mmtv3.org, in accordance with the open meeting law. Motion to open the floor for public participation, Mr. President. Second. Thorp been a motion made to open up the floor for public comment by alderman mortimer who is seconded by alderman Boisselle all those in favor aye aye any opposed this is the portion of the

▶ 37:30 Michael P. Zwirko: meeting where any member of the public may come forth and speak on any item that is before us on the agenda this evening any members of the public willing to speak motion to close public comment mr president second Thorp been a motion to close public comment by alderman mortimer seconded by alderman Boisselle all those in favor aye aye any opposed public comment is now closed we are just a couple minutes past but it is the public hearing portion of this meeting we do have a public hearing i'll read the order it is order 2018-183 city of meadows operating budget for the fiscal year 2019 in the amount of seventy nine million three hundred ninety nine thousand nine hundred forty five dollars seventy three cents motion to open the public hearing second a motion

▶ 46:50 three two four zero zero one in the amount of seventy eight thousand seventy dollars to police overtime account 0 1 2 1 1 1 dash 5 1 1 0 0 0 that order will be sent to the committee on appropriations order 2018 dash 2 0 1 a transfer from various accounts as set forth herein in the amount of two hundred and four thousand dollars three hundred and seventy six and fifty cents for year-end adjustments that order will also be sent to the committee on appropriations new business order 2018-202 a resolution honoring the accomplishments of Michael Iacone Eagle Scout Alderman Forbes Thank You mr. president like to join this order along with order number 2 0 1 8 2 0 3 which is a resolution honoring the accomplishments of Benjamin G Pierce

▶ 47:43 Michael P. Zwirko: Eagle Scout second it's been a motion made by Alderman Forbes to combine the The next two orders, 2018-202 and order 2018-203. It's been seconded by Alderman Mortimer. And on discussion, oh, excuse me, that's privileged. That does need discussion. So all those in favor to combine those orders? Aye. Any opposed? Motion for immediate consideration. Alderman Forbes seeks immediate consideration of the orders that have now been co-joined. Is there an objection? Seeing none. I'd like a motion to suspend the rules. So may I approach the podium and read the resolutions? Thank you, sir. There has been a motion made to suspend the rules by Alderman Forbes. It has been seconded by Alderman Mortimer. All those in favor?

▶ 48:24 Scott M. Forbes: Aye. Any opposed? Could the individuals in the gallery come up here, please, while Alderman Forbes reads the resolutions in both of your honors? Just make yourself right behind the podium. Thank you very much. You know, when I read the bios of these two outstanding gentlemen, I truly was impressed with how much they've done in such a short period of time. not only to not only the positive impact they had amongst people here in the city of Melrose but also in surrounding communities so I will therefore read these resolutions accordingly as a resolution recognizing the accomplishments of Michael D Iacone and Benjamin G Pierce as Eagle Scouts whereas the Eagle Scout award is the highest award earned by the Boy Scouts

▶ 49:25 Scott M. Forbes: and whereas to earn this award Scouts must complete a series of requirements which would help them explore careers, develop leadership potential, learn new skills, and challenge them to give something of themselves and make an impact on their communities. And whereas, Michael D. Iacone joined the Boy Scout Troop 635 at age 11, which marked the beginning of his seven-year Eagle Scout campaign. Michael assumed a variety of leadership positions, including troop librarian, troop guide, and patrol leader. In addition, Michael was inducted into the Order of the Arrow as an ordeal member in 2016. And whereas in the summer of 2017, Michael experienced a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Philmont Scout Camp in New Mexico,

▶ 50:09 Scott M. Forbes: where he and a small group of his fellow Scouts successfully completed a two-week, 110-mile trek through the wilderness of the Southern Rockies. And whereas Michael's Eagle Scout project centered on the construction of a flag retirement area at Braycart Reservation in Saugus, Massachusetts. The project intended to support Saugus Veterans Council, providing a location of properly retired flags that received in flag collection boxes located at the Saugus Town Hall. Michael's project, however, actually involved into a multi-use offering and expanded to include surrounding communities. And the purpose for his Eagle Scout project was to respect and honor our veterans, especially his late grandfather who served with distinction in World War II.

▶ 50:54 Scott M. Forbes: Whereas Michael was a member of the I-Raiders robotics team, leading the electrical team through its build and competition seasons. He provided tutorial assistance for underclassmen in his drafting and design engineering shop, and he captained the school STEM program for two years. During Michael's senior year, he placed Silver at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition in Additive Manufacturing, allowing him to advance and compete at the state level. Whereas Michael is a member of the 2018 graduating class at Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School. He's graduating with honors and will be attending Wentworth Institute of Technology. He's been awarded the Future Leaders Scholarship and will be taking part in the institution's

▶ 51:36 Scott M. Forbes: unique five-year electromechanical engineering program, truly outstanding accomplishments. Not to be outdone, whereas Benjamin G. Pierce entered the world of scouting in the third grade when he became a wolf in Cub Scout pack 635. Ben received his arrow of light crossed over into Boy Scout troop 635 in 2010 which began his seven-year Eagle Scout campaign. During this time Ben earned ranks and merit badges at a prodigious pace many of which were earned at the TL Storer Scout Camp in the Hidden Valley Scout Reservation. Ben held many leadership positions including assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, and troop leader. Whereas in the summer 2014 Ben experienced his

▶ 52:24 Scott M. Forbes: once-in-a-lifetime trip to Philmont in New Mexico where he and a small group of his fellow Scouts successfully completed their two-week 83-mile trek through the wilderness of the southern Rockies. And whereas Ben's Eagle Scout project consisted of the complete remodel and remarking of a forgotten walking trail at Mount Hood Golf Course, which included revitalizing four outdoor fireplaces along the trail. Since its completion, the trail has regained relevance and has successfully connected different sections and landmarks of Mount Hood back together, much to the delight of our Parks and Recreation Department, as well as the Melrose residents that frequent that area. Whereas Ben also excelled in educational and extracurricular activities at Malden Catholic

▶ 53:07 Scott M. Forbes: High School, where he was a four-year member and captain of the varsity swim team. In addition, he was a four-year member of Malden Catholic's Best Buddies Subdivision and was an active participant in the Reading YMCA Sunday Swim, where Ben has dedicated his time, effort, and resources to teach children with disabilities how to swim. Whereas Ben is currently a freshman at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, working towards a degree in communication, and at Marist, he continues to work in the community with the local Best Buddies chapter and as a member of their school chorus. And whereas these achievements have resulted in Michael D. Iacone and Benjamin G. Pierce the highest honor in Boy Scouting on May 20, 2018, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

▶ 53:56 And be it resolved, we at the Board of Aldermen recognize and applaud these achievements and record these accomplishments in the permanent records of the City of Melrose. I'll give these two outstanding airmen a round of applause. Again, it was truly an honor to read this resolution. I think all of us will be looking forward to see what you do next in your career. So, again, we thank you for your participation in the community. We thank you for being here this evening. Motion for a two-minute recess if they want to take photos. Second. This is a motion for a recess made by Alderman Majero. Seconded by Alderman Mortimer. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? We are in recess. Thank you. All right. Thank you.

▶ 57:28 Yes. Thank you very much. Thank you. Full board meeting is now back in session. The next order is number three under new business. Order 2018-204, modifying the city's vital records fee structure to be $18 for all requests of certified copies. That order will be sent to the Committee on Appropriations. order 2018-205 application of ahmed alasuni dba rar are doing business as rar transportation inc for a private livery license one vehicle that order will be sent to the committee on protection and license are there any orders out of order no orders from committee order 2018-194 appointment of j ryan sloan 421 east foster street to the conservation commission to fill the unexpired term of kevin anderson said term to expire on the last day of february 2019. this order came

▶ 58:30 Michael P. Zwirko: earlier this evening from the committee on public service with a recommend for passage second alderman future is there a motion Thorp a motion for passage second motion for passage made by alderman Bewtra it's been seconded by alderman mortimer on discussion all those in favor of the motion for passage aye aye any opposed motion that motion passes next order we're going to pull order 2018-195 appointment of aaron biteman 335 leonard road to the human rights commission for a three-year term said term to expire on the last day of february 2021 motion for passage second this this also comes from earlier even this evening in the the Appropriations Committee with the recommendation for passage. A motion for passage has been made

▶ 59:20 by Alderman Lemmerman. It has been seconded by Alderman Mortimer. On discussion. Just a point of order. On these orders from committee, would they need to have a motion to take them from committee? The point is well taken. Actually, that does need to be made. So if we could ask the chair at this time to withdraw the, not only the motion for passage, but also the second for such withdraw withdraw thank you for that now will alderman Lemmerman yes move make a motion to remove order 2018-195 appointment of aaron bateman 35 leonard wrote to the human rights commission for a three-year term said term to expire on the last day of february 2021 from the appropriations committee mr president uh in the interest of expediency i would make a motion that we join

▶ 1:00:05 Michael P. Zwirko: all the orders uh for you know for the purpose of removal from committee that were uh in the committee earlier this evening well Thorp a motion on the floor right now that has been made by alderman lemmerman we could certainly take care of this and maybe for the other orders that rest in committee but i believe they would need to come from committee individually themselves so i understand the expediency but i think we can make our way through four orders in just due time thank you very much mr president is there a second to the motion that's on the floor that was made by alderman lemmerman second seconded by alderman Letter garabedian on the motion for passage any discussion all those in favor aye aye any opposed order 2018-195 passes

▶ 1:00:47 Michael P. Zwirko: alderman lemmerman i'd like to move to remove order 2018-196 appointment of nita clender esquire 73 wentworth road to the human rights commission for a three-year term said term to expire on the last day of february 2021 from the appropriations committee second alderman lemon moves to remove order 2018-196 from the committee has been seconded by alderman mortimer all those in favor aye aye any opposed the order is before you motion for passage motion for passage on order 2018-196 made by alderman lemmerman second second by alderman Letter Garabedian on discussion all those in favor aye any opposed none that motion that order also passes Alderman Lemmerman motion to remove order 2018 197 appointment of Reverend Jerome Greene 278 Main Street apartment 4d to

▶ 1:01:37 Michael P. Zwirko: the Human Rights Commission to fill the unexpired term of Julianna Smith said term to expire in the last day of February 2019 from the Appropriations Committee all the number moves to remove order 2 0 1 8 1 9 7 from committee is there a second second by Alderman McMaster on discussion that order is removed Alderman Lemmerman motion for passage second Alderman Lemmerman moves to pass the order of 2018-197 seconded by Alderman Letter Garabedian for the discussion all those in favor aye any opposed that order also passes Alderman Lemmerman motion to remove from committee order 2018-198 the appointment of Leila Bhatti Migliorelli 25 of Dartmouth Road to the Human Rights Commission to fill the unexpired term of

▶ 1:02:22 Michael P. Zwirko: Samantha Hawkins, said term to expire on the last day of February 2020. Alderman Lemon moves to remove this order from committee, the order 2018-198. It's been seconded by Alderman Futra. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That order is before you. Motion for passage. Alderman Lemon moves for passage of said order. Is there a second? Second. Seconded by Alderman Lipper-Garabedian. All those in favor aye any opposed that order also passes from calendar order 2018 179 an appropriation from free cash account zero one excuse me we're actually at order number two under orders from committee motions have removed number 2018 dash 190 an appropriation from free cash account number zero one three two

▶ 1:03:11 Michael P. Zwirko: four zero zero one in the amount of nine hundred and eighty thousand dollars to various accounts are set forth within from committee second it's been a motion made by Alderman Medeiros to remove the order 2018-190 from committee it's been seconded by Alderman Lemmerman all those in favor aye any opposed that order is before you motion for passage second motion for passage on order 2018-190 is made by Alderman Lemmerman has been seconded by Alderman Boisselle this came with a recommendation for passage from the Appropriations Committee this will require a roll call vote is there any further discussion madam clerk could you call the roll alderman Bewtra yes alderman voyzel yes alderman forbes yes alderman lemmerman yes alderman Letter

▶ 1:03:57 Michael P. Zwirko: garabedian yes alderman mcmaster yes alderman medeiros yes alderman mortimer yes alderman chaman tozi yes alderman wright yes president Zwirko yes 11 yes that order passes alderman lemmerman make a motion to remove from committee order 2018-191 transfer in the amount of forty two thousand five hundred fifty dollars from various salary and wages accounts to various salary and wages accounts as set forth herein second alderman lemmerman moves that order two zero one eight dash one nine one is removed from the appropriations committee before us it has been seconded by alderman lemmerman excuse me alderman mortimer all those in favor aye any opposed no the order is before you motion for passage Thorp a motion for passage made by alderman lemmerman

▶ 1:04:45 Michael P. Zwirko: has been seconded by alderman Boisselle this will also require a role is there any further discussion hearing none madam clerk would you call the role alderman Peter yes alderman boy cell yes alderman forbes yes alderman lemmerman yes alderman Letter garabedian yes alderman alderman mcmaster yes alderman medeiros yes alderman mortimer yes alderman Tramontozzi yes alderman wright yes all the presidents work oh yes 11 yes at this time we are at the reports which is under rule 53 of the board of aldermen are there any aldermen at this time that wish to give a report on any committee from which they serve seeing no uh reports from fellow aldermen we'll move to the calendar order 2018-179 an appropriation from free cash

▶ 1:05:32 Michael P. Zwirko: account zero one dash three two four zero zero one in the amount of two hundred and eighty four thousand two hundred ten dollars to police salary and wages account zero one two one one one dash five one one zero zero zero to fund the settlement of a three-year contract with the police superior union this order comes from the appropriations committee with a recommendation for passage motion for passage second there has been a motion made by alderman Lemmerman to recommend for pass excuse me for passage it has been seconded by alderman Boisselle this will require a roll call vote are there any further discussions on this order madam clerk could you call the role alderman Peter yes alderman poiselle yes alderman forbes yes alderman lemmerman yes alderman Letter

▶ 1:06:16 garabedian yes alderman mcmaster yes alderman medeiros yes alderman mortimer yes alderman chairman tozy alderman wright yes president Zwirko yes 11 yes next order 2018-162 acceptance of the fiscal year 18 pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement and equipment grant in the amount of 5 502.81 from the commonwealth of massachusetts office of public safety and securities highway safety division said funds to be deposited in fund number 4005. this order comes from the committee on protection and license with a recommendation for passage motion for passage mr president second it's been all excuse me Thorp been a motion for passage made by alderman mortimer it was seconded by alderman Tramontozzi this will also require a

▶ 1:07:05 Michael P. Zwirko: roll call since it is appropriations and acceptance of a grant madam clerk to my calling a role alderman Bewtra yes alderman Boisselle yes alderman forbes yes alderman lemmerman yes alderman Alderman Lipper-Garabedian. Yes. Alderman McMaster. Yes. Alderman McDiros. Yes. Alderman Mortimer. Yes. Alderman Tramontozzi. Yes. Alderman Wright. Yes. President Zwirko. Yes. That order passes. Before we adjourn this evening, Thorp just one thing that I wanted to state to the board. On Friday, many of you attended or knew of the graduation of the class of 2018. Not only was it a moving ceremony, but prior to the ceremony itself, we were actually, the board of aldermen presented with a gift from the class of 2018 this banner

▶ 1:07:53 Michael P. Zwirko: pendant will now forever be hung in the office which is right to my left and there was also a thank-you card that came with it so I just wanted to read it to the members of the board it was on behalf of the class of 18 to the entire board of aldermen board of aldermen thank you for all your support and thank you for all of your help in supporting our class love the class of 2018 morrow's high so i just wanted to bring that to the board's attention and we also collectively would like to say thank you to the class and wish you best in your future endeavors and thank you very much for the uh the gift so thank you motion to adjourn mr president Thorp been a motion made to adjourn by alderman mortimer second has been seconded by alderman Boisselle all those in favor

▶ 1:08:30 Michael P. Zwirko: Any opposed? The meeting is adjourned.

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