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City Council — 2024-06-24

City Council Regular Meeting

Attendance

Cal Finocchiaro present · Ward 6; Mark Garipay present · Ward 4; Ward Hamilton present · At-Large; Maya Jamaleddine present · At-Large; Manjula Karamcheti present · Ward 1; Leila Migliorelli present · At-Large; John Obremski present · Ward 2; Devin Romanul present · Ward 7; Robb Stewart absent · Ward 3; Kimberly Vandiver present · Ward 5; Ryan Williams present · At-Large

Agenda

  1. Call to Order (0:00)
  2. Reading of the Minutes (0:57)
  3. Public Comment (1:25)
  4. New Business (2:23)
  5. APPT-2024-38 : Requesting the appointment of Doreen Breland, 910 Main Street, Apt. 514 in Melrose, to the Melrose Housing Authority, for a five year term, ending first Monday in March 2029. (2:27)
  6. APPT-2024-39 : Requesting the re-appointment of Sarah MacLellan, 66 Wheeler Ave, to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term, said term to end on the last day of February, 2027. (2:36)
  7. APPT-2024-40 : Appointment of Matthew Travers,17 Brookledge Road, Melrose to the Commission on Disability (2:52)
  8. ORDNC-2024-5 : Requesting an Amendment to the Melrose Code of Ordinances, and adoption of a City Council licensing and application process, to address Food Truck Operations within the City of Melrose (3:04)
  9. APPRO-2024-40 : An appropriation in the amount of 248,581.83 from Peg Access to MMTV and the School Department. (3:19)
  10. APPRO-2024-41 : An Appropriation from Water Enterprise Reserve Account in the amount of $250,000 to the Water Enterprise Fund. (3:34)
  11. APPRO-2024-42 : An Appropriation from Sewer Enterprise Reserve Account in the amount of $250,000 to the Sewer Enterprise Fund. (3:51)
  12. APPRO-2024-43 : An appropriation from Contract Stabilization in the amount of $502,297 to the Fire Department (#221) to fund Fiscal Year 2024 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. (4:03)
  13. PET-2024-5 : Petition of National Grid for grant of location to construct line of underground electrical conduit - intersection of Main St. & Emerson St. Plan #30885503 (4:22)
  14. Unfinished Business (4:37)
  15. APPT-2024-25 : Reappointment of Paul Fahey, 64 Linwood Avenue, to the Melrose Public Library Board of Library Trustees (4:42)
  16. APPT-2024-28 : Appointment of Kelly Broderick, 22 Burrell Street, to the Park Commission. (7:35)
  17. APPT-2024-29 : Reappointment of John Mercer, 62 East Street, to Park Commission (8:05)
  18. APPT-2024-30 : Appointment of Kerriann Golden to the position of CFO / City Auditor (8:33)
  19. APPT-2024-31 : Appointment of Thomas Smulligan as IT Director (9:12)
  20. APPT-2024-32 : Reappointment of Anne DeSouza-Ward, 69 Florence Street, to the Planning Board for a five-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2029. (9:33)
  21. APPT-2024-33 : Reappointment of Paul Moore, 35 Laurel Street, to the Conservation Commission for a three year term; said term to expire the last day of February 2027. (10:08)
  22. APPT-2024-34 : Reappointment of Forrest Tiedeman, 50 Orris Street, to the Conservation Commission (10:40)
  23. APPT-2024-35 : Reappointment of Nancy Kukura, 79 Mt. Vernon Street, to the Library Board of Trustees for a three year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2027 (11:03)
  24. APPT-2024-36 : Appointment of Lizzy Barr, 12 Mt. Vernon Street, to the Human Rights Commission (11:43)
  25. APPRO-2024-31 : An Appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $10,000, to the Human Resources Department, for ADA Needs (12:16)
  26. APPRO-2024-32 : Requesting an appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $80,000 (Eighty Thousand Dollars) to Public Works Accounts (#422) as set forth herein and for the Laurel/Burnett FEMA Project City Match (12:58)
  27. APPRO-2024-33 : An Appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $20,000 to the Planning Department (011752-529026) for FY 25 Messina Grant Funding. (13:48)
  28. APPRO-2024-34 : Requesting an Appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $75,000.00 (Seventy Five Thousand Dollars) to Parks Capital Projects(475) - Conant Playground (14:36)
  29. APPRO-2024-35 : An appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $17,600 to DPW admin (#401) for the purchase of meter reading software. (15:22)
  30. APPRO-2024-36 : Requesting an appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $40,000 (Forty Thousand Dollars) to Public Works Accounts (#422) as set forth herein and for sidewalk replacements at various locations throughout the City. (16:08)
  31. APPRO-2024-37 : Requesting an appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $39,720 (Thirty Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Dollars) to Public Works Accounts (#475) as set forth herein and for tree planting throughout the City (16:58)
  32. APPRO-2024-38 : Requesting an appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $75,000 (Seventy Five Thousand Dollars) to Public Works Accounts (#402) as set forth herein and for Asbestos Remediation at Various City Schools (17:48)
  33. APPRO-2024-39 : An Appropriation from Ambulance Retained Earnings to the Ambulance budget in the amount of $375,000 this amount will be used to cover Overtime costs, professional services as well as any revenue shortfalls. (18:33)
  34. GRANT-2024-16 : Requesting acceptance of a Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) to fund the City of Melrose Burnett and Laurel Streets Stormwater Management Project in the Amount of Two Hundred Fifty One Thousand Six Hundred and Eighty Five Dollars ($251,685) (19:18)
  35. LIC-2024-20 : Application of Abdinasir M. Ahmed d/b/a Galmudug, Inc. for a Hackney Carriage License (1 taxi cab) at Essex Street Stand (20:12)
  36. ORDER-2024-32 : Amend Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article II - Fire Department, Sec. 24-32(E) - Emergency Rescue Vehicle, to increase fees for medical and emergency transport services for FY 25. (21:02)
  37. ORDER-2024-39 : Amending Chapter 228 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose Water, Sewers, and Drains (22:02)
  38. ORDNC-2024-4 : Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances Chapter 198: Section 198-2 Dumping, obstructing sidewalks; placement of refuse containers, and Section 198-3 Ashes and rubbish; yard waste; metal goods, collection fees as set forth herein. (22:48)
  39. TRNSF-2024-5 : Requesting the transfer of funds in the Library Department Budget in the amount of $20,000 from Salary and Wages to Books and Periodicals (23:30)
  40. TRNSF-2024-6 : Requesting Transfer of Funds from Department of Public Works' Various Snow and Ice Accounts (#423) and Sanitation Account (#433) to Various Facilities Accounts(#402) For Payment of FY24 Utility Bills (24:20)
  41. TRNSF-2024-7 : A transfer from Health Insurance (#914) to Medicare (#916) in the amount of $50,000 to cover estimated additional costs in Medicare for Fiscal 2024. (25:05)
  42. TRNSF-2024-8 : A transfer from Health Insurance (#914) to Police Overtime (#211) in the amount of $75,000 to cover estimated costs for Fiscal 2024. (25:48)
  43. TRNSF-2024-9 : FY24 Memorial Hall transfer from salaries to utilities (26:40)
  44. Expiries - No Action Taken (27:11)
  45. APPRO-2024-10 : An Appropriation from Capital Stabilization (#8405) in the amount of $30,000 (Thirty Thousand Dollars) to Inspectional Services (#241) for an emergency replacement of a vehicle. The balance as of 12/12/23 in the Capital Stabilization fund is $656,475.67. (27:17)
  46. Adjournment (28:26)

Minutes

CITY OF MELROSE CITY COUNCIL BULLETIN● JUNE 24, 2024 Council Chamber, First Floor, Melrose City Hall Regular Meeting 7:48 PM 562 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Cal Finocchiaro Ward 6 Present Mark Garipay Ward 4 Present Ward Hamilton At-Large Present Maya Jamaleddine At-Large Present Manjula Karamcheti Ward 1 Present John Obremski Ward 2 Present Devin Romanul Ward 7 Present Robb Stewart Ward 3 Absent Kimberly Vandiver Ward 5 Present Ryan Williams At-Large Present Leila Migliorelli At-Large Present

APPT-2024-38 Appointment/Reappointment Requesting the appointment of Doreen Breland, 910 Main Street, Apt. 514 in Melrose, to the Melrose Housing Authority, for a five year term, ending first Monday in March 2029. Assign to Committee City Council

APPT-2024-39 Appointment/Reappointment Requesting the re-appointment of Sarah MacLellan, 66 Wheeler Ave, to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term, said term to end on the last day of February, 2027. Assign to Committee City Council

APPT-2024-40 Appointment/Reappointment Appointment of Matthew Travers,17 Brookledge Road, Melrose to the Commission on Disability Assign to Committee City Council

ORDNC-2024-5 Amending Revised Ordinances Requesting an Amendment to the Melrose Code of Ordinances, and adoption of a City Council licensing and application process, to address Food Truck Operations within the City of Melrose Assign to Committee City Council

APPRO-2024-40 Appropriation City of Melrose Page 1 6/25/2024 9:24 AM Minutes City Council June 24, 2024 An appropriation in the amount of 248,581.83 from Peg Access to MMTV and the School Department. Assigned to committee City Council

APPRO-2024-41 Appropriation An Appropriation from Water Enterprise Reserve Account in the amount of $250,000 to the Water Enterprise Fund. Assigned to committee City Council

APPRO-2024-42 Appropriation An Appropriation from Sewer Enterprise Reserve Account in the amount of $250,000 to the Sewer Enterprise Fund. Assigned to committee City Council

APPRO-2024-43 Appropriation An appropriation from Contract Stabilization in the amount of $502,297 to the Fire Department (#221) to fund Fiscal Year 2024 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Assigned to committee City Council

PET-2024-5 Utility Petition Petition of National Grid for grant of location to construct line of underground electrical conduit - intersection of Main St. & Emerson St. Plan #30885503 Assign to committee City Council

APPT-2024-25 Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Paul Fahey, 64 Linwood Avenue, to the Melrose Public Library Board of Library Trustees Appointed

APPT-2024-28 Appointment/Reappointment Appointment of Kelly Broderick, 22 Burrell Street, to the Park Commission. Appointed

APPT-2024-29 Appointment/Reappointment City of Melrose Page 2 6/25/2024 9:24 AM Minutes City Council June 24, 2024 Reappointment of John Mercer, 62 East Street, to Park Commission Appointed

APPT-2024-30 Appointment/Reappointment Appointment of Kerriann Golden to the position of CFO / City Auditor Appointed

APPT-2024-31 Appointment/Reappointment Appointment of Thomas Smulligan as IT Director Appointed

APPT-2024-32 Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Anne DeSouza-Ward, 69 Florence Street, to the Planning Board for a five-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2029. Appointed

APPT-2024-33 Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Paul Moore, 35 Laurel Street, to the Conservation Commission for a three year term; said term to expire the last day of February 2027. Appointed

APPT-2024-34 Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Forrest Tiedeman, 50 Orris Street, to the Conservation Commission Appointed

APPT-2024-35 Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Nancy Kukura, 79 Mt. Vernon Street, to the Library Board of Trustees for a three year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2027 Appointed

APPT-2024-36 Appointment/Reappointment City of Melrose Page 3 6/25/2024 9:24 AM Minutes City Council June 24, 2024 Appointment of Lizzy Barr, 12 Mt. Vernon Street, to the Human Rights Commission Appointed

APPRO-2024-31 Appropriation An Appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $10,000, to the Human Resources Department, for ADA Needs Passed

APPRO-2024-32 Appropriation Requesting an appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $80,000 (Eighty Thousand Dollars) to Public Works Accounts (#422) as set forth herein and for the Laurel/Burnett FEMA Project City Match Passed

APPRO-2024-33 Appropriation An Appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $20,000 to the Planning Department (011752-529026) for FY 25 Messina Grant Funding. Passed as Amended

APPRO-2024-34 Appropriation Requesting an Appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $75,000.00 (Seventy Five Thousand Dollars) to Parks Capital Projects(475) - Conant Playground Passed

APPRO-2024-35 Appropriation An appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $17,600 to DPW admin (#401) for the purchase of meter reading software. Passed

APPRO-2024-36 Appropriation Requesting an appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $40,000 (Forty Thousand Dollars) to Public Works Accounts (#422) as set forth herein and for sidewalk replacements at various locations throughout the City. Passed

APPRO-2024-37 Appropriation City of Melrose Page 4 6/25/2024 9:24 AM Minutes City Council June 24, 2024 Requesting an appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $39,720 (Thirty Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Dollars) to Public Works Accounts (#475) as set forth herein and for tree planting throughout the City Passed

APPRO-2024-38 Appropriation Requesting an appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $75,000 (Seventy Five Thousand Dollars) to Public Works Accounts (#402) as set forth herein and for Asbestos Remediation at Various City Schools Passed

APPRO-2024-39 Appropriation An Appropriation from Ambulance Retained Earnings to the Ambulance budget in the amount of $375,000 this amount will be used to cover Overtime costs, professional services as well as any revenue shortfalls. Passed

GRANT-2024-16 Grant Requesting acceptance of a Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) to fund the City of Melrose Burnett and Laurel Streets Stormwater Management Project in the Amount of Two Hundred Fifty One Thousand Six Hundred and Eighty Five Dollars ($251,685) Passed

LIC-2024-20 License - Hackney License Application of Abdinasir M. Ahmed d/b/a Galmudug, Inc. for a Hackney Carriage License (1 taxi cab) at Essex Street Stand Granted

ORDER-2024-32 Amending Something Previously Adopted Amend Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article II - Fire Department, Sec. 24-32(E) - Emergency Rescue Vehicle, to increase fees for medical and emergency transport services for FY 25. Adopted

ORDER-2024-39 Amending Revised Ordinances City of Melrose Page 5 6/25/2024 9:24 AM Minutes City Council June 24, 2024 Amending Chapter 228 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose Water, Sewers, and Drains Passed as Amended

ORDNC-2024-4 Amending Revised Ordinances Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances Chapter 198: Section 198-2 Dumping, obstructing sidewalks; placement of refuse containers, and Section 198-3 Ashes and rubbish; yard waste; metal goods, collection fees as set forth herein. Passed as Amended

TRNSF-2024-5 Transfer Requesting the transfer of funds in the Library Department Budget in the amount of $20,000 from Salary and Wages to Books and Periodicals Passed

TRNSF-2024-6 Transfer Requesting Transfer of Funds from Department of Public Works' Various Snow and Ice Accounts (#423) and Sanitation Account (#433) to Various Facilities Accounts(#402) For Payment of FY24 Utility Bills Passed

TRNSF-2024-7 Transfer A transfer from Health Insurance (#914) to Medicare (#916) in the amount of $50,000 to cover estimated additional costs in Medicare for Fiscal 2024. Passed

TRNSF-2024-8 Transfer A transfer from Health Insurance (#914) to Police Overtime (#211) in the amount of $75,000 to cover estimated costs for Fiscal 2024. Passed

TRNSF-2024-9 Transfer FY24 Memorial Hall transfer from salaries to utilities Passed

APPRO-2024-10 Appropriation City of Melrose Page 6 6/25/2024 9:24 AM Minutes City Council June 24, 2024 An Appropriation from Capital Stabilization (#8405) in the amount of $30,000 (Thirty Thousand Dollars) to Inspectional Services (#241) for an emergency replacement of a vehicle. The balance as of 12/12/23 in the Capital Stabilization fund is $656,475.67. Defeated City of Melrose Page 7 6/25/2024 9:24 AM

Transcript

▶ 0:02 Leila Migliorelli: Good evening. The time is 7 48 on Monday, June 24th, 2024. This is the meeting of the Melrose City Council. And I'm President Elli in accordance with 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. Madam Clerk, will you please call the role Council Firo. Counselor Garey. Here. Counselor Hamilton. Here. Councilor Jamine. Here. Counselor. Karen Trady. Here. Councilor Reky? Here. Councilor Romanul? Here. Councilor Stewart. Councilor Vandiver. Here. Councilor Williams. Here. President Elli. Here. Councilor Firo. Here. That's 10. Alright. This time please rise if you are able

▶ 0:57 Leila Migliorelli: to join In the Pledge of Allegiance, I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation undergone indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Um, next step is reading of the minutes. And at this time, um, I will motion to approve without reading by unanimous consent. The meeting, the meeting minutes from June 3rd, 2024. Seeing no objection, those minutes are now approved. I will now motion by unanimous consent to open the floor for public comment. Seeing no objections, we are now open for public comment. This is the portion of the meeting where anyone can speak on any item on our agenda tonight. Just a reminder that the public comment period is an

▶ 1:50 Leila Migliorelli: opportunity for the public to share comments. Counselors will not respond. Is there anyone in the audience tonight wishing to speak for public comment? Is there anyone online? There's no one online at this time, Right? There's no objection. I will motion to close. Public comment. Seeing none. We're now closed for public comment. Um, the mayor is not here this evening, so we'll be skipping communications from her. Honor the mayor onto new business filings by the Honorable Mayor. Appointment 2024 dash 38 requesting the appointment of Doreen Breland. Nine 10 Main Street, apartment five 14 in Melrose to the Melrose Housing Authority for five year term ending the first Monday in March, 2029. This will go to health education and welfare

▶ 2:36 Appointment. 2024 dash 39 requesting the reappointment of Sarah McClellan 66 Wheeler Ave to the Board of Assessors for a three year term. Said term to end on the last day of February, 2027. This Will go to finance Appointment 2024 dash 40 appointment of Matthew Travers, uh, 17 Brookledge Road, uh, Melrose to the Commission on disability. This will go to HEW Ordinance 2024 dash five requesting an amendment to the Melrose Court Code of ordinances and adoption of a city council licensing and application process to address food truck operations within the city of Melrose. This will go to legal and legislative Appropriation. 2024 dash four 40 appropriation in the amount of $248,581 and 83 cents from the from PEG access to Melrose, mass TV

▶ 3:34 and the school department. This will go to appropriations and oversight Appropriation 2024 dash 41 appropriation from Water Enterprise Reserve account in the amount of 250,000 to the Water Enterprise Fund. This will go to appropriations and oversight Appropriation 2024 dash 42 appropriation from Sewer Enterprise Reserve account in the amount of 250,000 to the Sewer Enterprise Fund. This will go to appropriations and oversight Appropriation 2024 dash 43 appropriation from contract stabilization in the amount of $502,297 to the fire department Department number 2 21 to fund fiscal year 2024 of the collective bargaining agreement. This will go to appropriations and oversight. Next up are filings by members

▶ 4:23 of the Honorable City Council. Um, petition 2024 dash five Petition of National Grid for grant of location to construct line of undergrad undergrad electrical conduit at the intersection of Maine and Emerson Streets. Plan number 3 0 8 8 5 5 0 3. This will go to protection and license. Now we move on to unfinished business appointments and reappointments Appointment 2024 dash 25 reappointment of Paul Fahe 64 Linwood Ave to the Melrose Public Library Board of Trustees. Mm-Hmm. Schedule so without it license. Do have any in July the eighth? There's love to do it later. Can we take a two minute recess? Um, I'll motion by unanim of consent to take a two minute recess. Seeing no objections. We're now in recess for two minutes.

▶ 5:53 Anything. Alright, thank you. Um, we are going back to filings by members of the Honorable City Council, um, petition 2024. Um, I will entertain a motion for immediate consideration for the purposes of setting a hearing. Um, and president, I'll make a motion for immediate con consideration, uh, on petition 2024 dash five to set a public hearing for July 15th at 8:00 PM There's no objection. Uh, just it's a no objection thing. Okay. So if there's no objection, the, um, order is now before us for Yep. Seven. We'll be in city council at that. Yeah, I think we do. Okay, so, um, all in favor? Unless we go right to public works. Okay. So all in favor of a public hearing or no, we don't have to. You don't need to. Okay, got it. We're all set.

▶ 6:47 Public hearing. Moving on. Moving on. Um, unfinished business appointments and REAPPOINTMENTS Appointment. Uh, 24 20 24 dash 25 reappointment of Paul Fahe, 64 Linwood Avenue to the Melrose Public Library Board of the Library. Trustees Chairman Elli. This comes from the Health Education and Welfare Committee with, uh, vote of ought to pass. And at this time, my motion to pass. Second. Second. Motion to pass made by motion for passage made by Councilor Carm Shady, seconded by Councilor Aldine on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed that? Uh, appointment passes. Appointment 2024 dash 28. Appointment of Kelly Broderick, uh, 22 Bur Street to the Park Commission. Councillor Broski.

▶ 7:43 Uh, this comes from the Public Service Committee with a recommendation of ought to pass. At this time I move a passage. Second. Second Motion for passage made by Councillor Reky, seconded by Councillor Repe on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That appointment passes Appointment 2024 dash 29 Reappointment of John Mercer 62 East Street to the Park Commission. Uh, Cremsky. Thank you. This also comes from the Public Service Committee with a recommendation for passage. At this time I move for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Cremsky, seconded by Councillor Hamilton on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Opposed? Opposed. Okay, that motion passes.

▶ 8:34 Appointment 2024 dash 30 Appointment of Carrie Ann Golden to the position of Chief Financial Officer, uh, city auditor, Uh, vice Chair of Finance, Uh, uh, chair McCleary. This comes from the Finance Committee with the recommendation of ought to Pass. And at this time I motion for passage. Second, motion for passage made by Councillor Vandiver, seconded by Councillor Repe on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? This appointment passes Appointment 2024 dash 31. Appointment of Thomas s Mulligan as it director, Madame President, this order comes from the Appropriations and Oversight Committee with a recommendation for passage. And at this time I would like to make a motion

▶ 9:24 for passage. Second, Motion for passage made by Councilor Aldine, seconded by Councilor Ro on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? A Aye. Any opposed that appointment passes. Appointment 2024 dash 32 Reappointment of Anne DeSouza, ward 69 Florence Street to the Planning Board for a five year term. Said term to expire on the last day of February, 2029. Um, Madam uh, president, this order comes from the Reation and Oversight Committee with the recommendation for passage. And at this time I would like to make motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Aldine, second by Councilor for Niro on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That passes Appointment 2024 dash 33 Reappointment of Paul Moore,

▶ 10:13 35 Laurel Street to the Conservation Commission for a three year term set term to expire on the last day of February, 2027. Councilor Reky, uh, This two comes from the Public Service Committee with a recommendation for passage. Right now I move for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Brem, seconded by Councillor Firo on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. A. Any opposed? Nope. That passes Appointment 2024 dash 34 reappointment of FARs TEMAN 50 or Street to the Conservation Commission. Councillor b Brisky. This Comes from the Public Service Committee with a recommendation for passage. At this time I move for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor b Brisky.

▶ 11:01 Second by Councillor Firo. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? That passes Appointment 2024 dash 35 reappointment of Nancy Kora, 79 Mount Vernon Street to the library Board of Trustees for a three year term. Said term to expire on the last day of February, 2027. Jeremy Elli. This comes from the Health Educational Welfare Committee with a recommendation for passage. And at this time I'd like to recommend for passage, Second, motion for passage made by Councilor Carm Chitty. Second and by Council Snick Yaro on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That passes Appointment 2024 dash 36 Appointment of Lizzie Barr, 12 Mount Vernon Street to the Human Rights Commission. Madam Chair, this also comes from

▶ 11:51 health, education and welfare. Welfare with a recommendation for passage. And right now I'd like to Move for passage. Second, motion For passage made by Councillor Carm Chetty, seconded by Councillor Firo on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? That passes now onto appropriations Appropriation. 2024 dash 31 appropriation for free cash in the amount of $10,000 to the Human Resources Department for Americans with Disabilities Act. Needs Madam President This order comes from the Appropriation and Oversight Committee with the recommendation of passage. And at this time I would like to make a motion for passage. Second, Motion for passage made by Councilor Aldine, seconded by Councilor Firo.

▶ 12:34 On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk Councilor Firo? Yes. Councilor Repe. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Aldine. Yes. Councilor Karen Chay. Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Vanderberg. Yes. Counselor Williams? Yes. President Elli? Yes. That's 10. That Order passes Appropriation 2024 dash 32 Requesting an appropriation from free cash in the amount of $80,000 to Public Works accounts department number four. 122 has set forth hearing and for the Laurel Burnett FEMA Project City Match. Madam President, this order comes from the Appropriations and Oversight Committee with the recommendations, uh, of passage. And at this time I would like to make a motion for passage. Second

▶ 13:17 Motion For passage made by Councilor Jamine, seconded by Councilor Chetty. On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk Councilor Ro? Yes. Councilor Repe. Yes. Constable Hamilton? Yes. Council Aldine? Yes. Council Rum Treaty. Yes. Councilor Rimsky. Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Van Devin? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Melissa? Yes. That's 10. That Order passes Preparation 2024 dash 33 in preparation from free cash, the amount of $20,000 to the planning department, uh, 0 1 1 7 5 2 5 2 9 0 2 6 for fiscal year 2025. Messina grant funding Madam President, this order comes from the Appropriations and Oversight Committee with recommendation for passage. And at this time I would like to make a motion for passage.

▶ 14:04 Second motion for passage made by Councillor Jamine, seconded by Councilor Firo. On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk Councilor Firo? Yes. Councilor Repe. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamine. Yes. Councilor Rum Shady? Yes. Councilor Brisky. Yes. Romano? Yes. Council Vandiver? Yes. Council Williams? Yes. President Moore. Yes. 10 That passes Appropriation. 2024 dash 34 Requesting an appropriation from free cash in the amount of $75,000 to Parks capital Projects Department number 4 74 75. Uh, Conant Playground. Mad This order comes from, uh, the Appropriations and Oversight Committee with the recommendation for passage. And at this time, I would like to make a motion for passage. Second. Second motion for passage made

▶ 14:54 by Councilor Aldine, seconded by Councilor Karara Shady. On discussion. Seeing none. Madame Clerk Councilor Firo? Yes. Counselor Garey. Yes. Counselor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Aldine. Yes. Counselor Rum Chay. Yes. Counselor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Council of Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Elli? Yes. That's 10. That order passes Appropriation. 2024 dash 35 Appropriation from free cash in the amount is $17,000. $617,600 to DPW admin department number 4 0 1 for the pur purchase of Meter reading software. Madam President, this order comes from the Appropriations and Oversight Committee with the recommendation for passage. And at this time I would like to make a motion for passage.

▶ 15:39 Second. Motion for passage made by Councilor Aldine, seconded by Councilor Romanul. Roman. All in favor? Oh, nope. Sorry. Councilor Ro? Yes. Councilor Repe. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamine. Yes. Councilor Rum Shady? Yes. Counselor Reky. Yes. Councilor? Yes. Counselor Rand? Yes. Counselor Williams. Yes. President Elli. Yes. That's done. That passes Appropriation. 2024 dash 36 Requesting appropriation from free cash in the amount of $40,000 to Public Works, accounts number, department number 4 22. A set forth hearing and for sidewalk replacements at various locations throughout the city. Madame President, this order, uh, comes from the Appropriations and Oversight Committee with the recommendation for passage.

▶ 16:28 And at this time I would like to make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councilor Jammal, seconded by Councilor Car Chaney. On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk. Councilor Firo? Yes. Counselor Garey. Yes. Counselor Hamilton? Yes. Counselor Aldine. Yes. Counselor Rum Shady? Yes. Counselor Osky. Yes. Counselor Romano. Yes. Counselor Vandiver. Yes. Counselor Williams? Yes. President Elli? Yes. That's 10 that Passes Appropriation. 2024 dash 37 Requesting an appropriation for free cash in the amount of $39,720 to Public Works accounts Department number 4 75 As set forth here and for tree planting throughout the city. Madam President, this order comes from the Appropriations

▶ 17:13 and Oversight Committee with the recommendation for passage. And at this time I would like to make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councilor Aldine, seconded by Councilor Karam Chay. On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk Councilor Firo? Yes. Councillor Ope. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamine. Yes. Councilor Karam Chay. Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Elli. Yes. 10 That passes Appropriation. 2024 dash 38 Requesting appropriation from free cash in the amount of $75,000 to Public Works accounts. Um, department number 4 0 2. I set forth hearing for the asbestos re remediation at various city schools.

▶ 17:59 Madam President. This order also comes from the Appropriations and Oversight Committee with the recommendation for passage. And at this time I would like to make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Aldine, seconded by Councilor Carrum Chay. On discussion, see none. Madam Clerk Councilor Ro. Yes. Councilor Gpe. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Aldine. Yes. Councilor Rum Chay. Yes. Councilor Rob Brisky? Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Council Vandeveer? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Elli? Yes. That's 10 That passes Appropriation. 2024 dash 39 Appropriation from ambulance retained earnings to the ambulance budget and the amount of $375,000. Uh, this amount will be used to cover overtime, costs,

▶ 18:43 professional services, as well as any revenue shortfalls. Madam President, this order comes from the Appropriations and Oversight Committee with the recommendation for passage. And at this time, I would like to make motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Jammal, seconded by Councillor Williams. On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk Councilor Firo? Yes. Councillor Garipay. Yes. Councillor Hamilton? Yes. Councillor Aldine. Yes. Councilor Karen Shady. Yes. Cremsky? Yes. Councilor Romanul. Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Meley? Yes. That's 10. That passes onto Grants Grant. 2024 dash 16 requesting acceptance of a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, uh,

▶ 19:27 building resilient infrastructure and communities to fund the city of Melrose Burnett and Laurel Street Storm Water Management Project in the amount of $251,685. Madam President. This order also comes from the Appropriations and Oversight Committee with the recommendation for passage. And at this time I would like to make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Aldine, seconded by Councilor Williams. On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk Council Firo? Yes. Councilor Gar. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Ramine. Yes. Council Karen Shady. Yes. Cremsky? Yes. Council Romano? Yes. Council Vander Bear. Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Moore. Yes. That's 10 that

▶ 20:10 Passes. Next up. Licenses License 2024 dash 20 Application of AB Abir m Ahmed db, doing business as Galou Incorporated for a Hackee carriage license. One taxi cab at the Essex Street stand. Okay. Thank you Madam President. Um, this comes from, uh, this license comes from protection and license with the recommendation for passage. And at this time I make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Repe, seconded by Councillor Finn G**o. On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk Councilor Finn G**o? Yes. Councilor Repe. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Council Aldine? Yes. Councilor Rum Shady? Yes. Councilor Reky? Yes. Councilor Romanul. Yes. Councilor V Dever? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes.

▶ 20:56 Maya Jamaleddine: President Moore. Yes. That's 10. That passes onto orders Order. 2024 dash 32 Amend Melrose Revised Ordinances. Chapter 24, article two, uh, fire department Section 24 to 32 E. Emergency Rescue Vehicle to increase fees for medical and emergency transport Services for fiscal year 2025. Madam President, this comes from the Legal and Legislative Committee and with a recommendation brought to pass. And at this time I motion for passage. It's, uh, through, um, uh, Madame President. Um, the next order is Legal and legislation. No, no worries. I withdraw my mind. Actually, this orders order 2024 dash 32 comes from the Appropriations and Oversight Committee, uh, with the recommendation for passage. And at this time, I would like to make a motion

▶ 21:46 for passage. Second, Motion for passage made by Councillor Aldine, seconded by Councilor Caram Shady. On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk Councilor Ro? Yes. Councilor Oppe. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Aldine. Yes. Councilor Karen Shady. Yes. Cremsky? Yes. Council Romano? Yes. Council Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Elli? Yes. That's 10. That Passes Order. 2024 dash 39 amending chapter 228 of the revised ordinances of the City of Melrose Water Sewers and Drains. Okay, Madam President, this order comes from the Legal and Legislative Committee with a recommendation for ought to pass. And at this time, a motion for passage. Second Motion for passage made by Councillor Williams,

▶ 22:27 seconded by Councillor Aldine. On discussion, seeing none, Madame Clerk Amend Pass. It's recommended as amended. Right. Recommended to pass as amended. Thank you. Council ro? Yes. Councilor Gpe? Yes. Council Hamilton? Yes. Council Lanine? Yes. Council Karen Shady. Yes. Cremsky? Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Council of Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Melee? Yes. That's pen That passes Nexter Ordinances. Ordinance 2024 dash four amending Melrose Revised ordinances, chapter 198, section 1 98 dash two, dumping obstructing sidewalks, placement of refuse containers and Section 198 dash three Ashes and rubbish yard, waste Metal Goods collection fees as set forth herein. Uh, Madam President, this comes from the Legal

▶ 23:19 and Legislative Committee as amended with a recommendation for passage. And at this time I motion for passage. Second, Motion for passage made by as amended, made by Councilor Williams, seconded by Councilor Aldine. On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk Councilor Firo? Yes. Councilor Gar. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Aldine. Yes. Councilor Rum Shay? Yes. Cremsky? Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Council Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Elli? Yes. That's 10 That passes. Next up are transfers Transfer 2024 dash five requesting the transfer of funds in the library department budget in the amount of $20,000 from salary and wages to books and periodicals. Uh, Madam President, this comes from the Finance Committee

▶ 24:06 with a recommendation of ought to pass. And at this time I motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councilor Vandiver, seconded by Councillor for Ro. On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk Councilor Firo? Yes. Councillor Garbe. Yes. Councillor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Aldine. Yes. Councilor Chen. Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Elli? Yes. That's 10. That passes Transfer. 2024 dash six Requesting transfer of funds from the Department of Public Works, various Snow and ice accounts. Department number 423 and sanitation account Department number 4 33 to various facilities, accounts department number 4 0 2

▶ 24:49 for payment of FY 24 for utility bills. Uh, Madam President, this comes from the finance Committee with a recommendation of ought to pass. And at this time I motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Vandiver, seconded by Councilor Romanul. On discussion. See none. Madame Clerk Councilor Firo? Yes. Councilor Ope. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Ramine. Yes. Councilor Karen Trady. Yes. Councilor Brisky. Yes. Councilor Romanul. Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Meley? Yes. That's 10. That passes Transfer. 2024 dash seven A transfer from Health Insurance Department 914 to Medicare department 916 and the amount of $50,000 to cover estimated additional costs in Medicare

▶ 25:33 for fiscal 2024. Uh, Madam President, this comes from I believe the Finances Committee with a recommendation for passage. And it's time I Motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councilor Vandiver. Seconded by Councilor Carm Chaney. On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk Councilor Guera? Yes. Councilor Firo. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Aldine. Yes. Councilor Karen Shay. Yes. Councilor Rimsky. Yes. Councilor Rome. Yes. Councilor Vanderberg. Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Elli? Yes. That's 10 That passes Transferred. 2024 dash eight A transfer from Health Insurance Department 914 to police overtime. Department two 11 in the amount of 75,000 to cover estimated costs for fiscal 2024

▶ 26:19 Madam President. This also comes from the finance committee with a recommendation of ought to pass. And at this time a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councilor van Ver seconder by council remodel. On discussion. Seeing none. Madame Clerk Councilor Firo? Yes. Councilor Repe. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Aldine. Yes. Councilor Carrum Shady? Yes. Councilor Rimsky. Yes. Councilor? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Meg Elli. Yes. That's 10. That passes Transfer. 2024 dash nine Fiscal year 2024. Memorial Hall Transfer from salaries to utilities. Madam President, this comes from the Finance Committee with a recommendation of ought to passage.

▶ 26:57 And at this time I motion for passage. Motion For passage made by Councilor Vandiver. Seconded by Councilor Firo. On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk Councilor Firo? Yes. Counselor Garey. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Aladin. Yes. Councilor Carrum Shady? Yes. Councilor Osky. Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Elli? Yes. That's 10 That passes. Now we're on to expires Appropriation. 2024 dash 10 appropriation from capital stabilization number 8 4 0 5 in the amount of $30,000 to inspection services, department number 241 for emergency replacement of a vehicle. The balance as of December 12th, 2023 in the capital stabilization fund is $656,475

▶ 27:47 and 67 cents. Since this is not coming from committee with any recommendation and it's about to expire, I'll entertain a motion. Ought not to pass. I'll Make a motion. Uh, not to pass. Uh, Second. Motion ought not to pass. Made by Councilor Garipay. Seconded by Councilor Hamilton On discussion. Seeing none. Madame Clerk Councilor Firo? Yes. Councilor Garipay? Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamine? Yes. Councilor Carrum Chaney? Yes. Counselor Reky? Yes. Councilor Ram? Yes. Councilor Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Moore? Yes. That's 10. That does not pass. Okay. Okay. On to rule 53 reports. Anyone have anything to report? Nope. All right. Uh, next is adjourning. I will motion by unanimous consent to adjourn

▶ 28:38 Leila Migliorelli: for fiscal year 2024. Without any, uh, objections, we are now adjourned. Thank you. You say without any fanfare.

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