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City Council — 2025-01-21

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
  2. Reading of the Minutes
  3. Public Comment
  4. Communications from Her Honor, The Mayor And Other City Officials
  5. New Business
  6. APPT-2025-20 : Reappointment of Randall Carter, 50 Mystic Avenue, to the Melrose Human Rights Commission for a three-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February, 2028.
  7. APPT-2025-21 : Reappointment of Sean Heneghan, 31 Reading Hill Avenue, Melrose MA, to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a term of three years, said term to expire on the last day of February 2028.
  8. APPT-2025-22 : Reappointment of Jay Stapp, 21 Berwick Street, to the Melrose Human Rights Commission, for a three-year term to expire on the last day of February 2028.
  9. APPT-2025-23 : Reappointment of David Thimble, 94 Crescent Avenue, Melrose MA, to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a two-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February 2027.
  10. APPT-2025-24 : Reappointment of Sarah Besegai, 62 Stratford Park, Melrose MA, to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a two-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February 2027.
  11. APPT-2025-25 : Reappointment of Allison Goldberg, 24 Cottage Street, Melrose MA, to the Commission on Women (MCW) for a two-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February 2027.
  12. APPT-2025-26 : Reappointment of Michael Paiewonsky, 71 Warwick Road, Melrose MA, to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, said term to expire the last day of February 2028.
  13. APPT-2025-27 : Reappointment of Andrea Dorian Rose, 51 Albion Street, Apt. 9, Melrose MA, to the Melrose Conservation Commission as an Associate Member for a three year term, said term to expire on the last day of February 2028.
  14. APPT-2025-28 : Reappointment of Alaine Breen, of 18 Woodcrest Avenue, Melrose MA to the Melrose Commission on Disability, for a three year term.
  15. Local Options for Veterans Tax Relief under the HERO Act
  16. Request for the Approval of Petition to Enact Legislation Authorizing the City of Melrose to Establish a Means Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption in the New Amount of 100% of the Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit.
  17. ORDNC-2025-2 : Amending the Melrose Zoning Ordinance to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units
  18. ORDNC-2025-3 : Zoning Amendment to change reference point in determining height of basement under City Zoning Ordinance
  19. ORDER-2025-9 : Proposed Revision of Rule 38A of the Rules of Order for City Council All appointments ( new appointments and reappointments) made by the Mayor and subject to the confirmation of the Council shall include a written statement of interest and/or resume from the candidate.
  20. ORDER-2025-10 : Proposed Rules of Order Amendment for Rule38B RE: Appointments and Reappointments All appointees (new and re-appointed) of the Mayor subject to the confirmation of the Council, shall appear before the proper standing committee, to inform the committee's recommendations.
  21. Appointment of Assistant City Clerk for a One Year Term City Clerk would like to select Linda Reed
  22. Unfinished Business
  23. Renewal of the Inter-Municipal Veterans Service Agreement Among The City of Melrose, The Town of Wakefield and The Town Of Saugus
  24. Transfer of the land and building previously used for the Beebe School, located at 263 West Foster Street in Melrose, MA, to the care, custody and control of the Mayor to be used for general municipal purposes.
  25. APPT-2025-17 : Appointment of John Tozza to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees
  26. APPT-2025-18 : Reappointment of Lee Phalen, 102 Clifford Street, to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February, 2028.
  27. APPT-2025-19 : Appointment of Regina Gibbons, 358 Lebanon Street, to the Commission on Women
  28. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 41, section 19I, authorize the City Clerk to receive additional compensation for performing the services of Clerk of Committees.
  29. GRANT-2025-8 : Acceptance of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Dividend Program Grant in the amount of $14,300
  30. APPRO-2025-2 : An appropriation in the amount of $244,658.24 from Peg Access to MMTV, Melrose Public Schools and for Legal Services and expenses related to cable-license renewal.
  31. Renewal of Additional Victualler Licenses for 2025
  32. Common Victualler Renewals for 2025
  33. Second Hand Class 2 Auto License Renewal for 2024
  34. Gasoline and Storage renewal licenses for 2024
  35. Expiries
  36. Rule 53 Reports
  37. Adjournment

Minutes

CITY OF MELROSE CITY COUNCIL BULLETIN● JANUARY 21, 2025 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

(ID # 12346) Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Randall Carter, 50 Mystic Avenue, to the Melrose Human Rights Commission for a three-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February, 2028. Assign to Committee Boards & Commission

(ID # 12347) Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Sean Heneghan, 31 Reading Hill Avenue, Melrose MA, to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a term of three years, said term to expire on the last day of February 2028. Assign to Committee Boards & Commission

(ID # 12348) Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Jay Stapp, 21 Berwick Street, to the Melrose Human Rights Commission, for a three-year term to expire on the last day of February 2028. Assign to Committee Boards & Commission

(ID # 12349) Appointment/Reappointment City of Melrose Page 1 1/22/2025 1:59 PM Minutes City Council January 21, 2025 Reappointment of David Thimble, 94 Crescent Avenue, Melrose MA, to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a two-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February 2027. Assign to Committee Boards & Commission

(ID # 12350) Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Sarah Besegai, 62 Stratford Park, Melrose MA, to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a two-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February 2027. Assign to Committee Boards & Commission

(ID # 12351) Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Allison Goldberg, 24 Cottage Street, Melrose MA, to the Commission on Women (MCW) for a two-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February 2027. Assign to Committee Boards & Commission

(ID # 12352) Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Michael Paiewonsky, 71 Warwick Road, Melrose MA, to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, said term to expire the last day of February 2028. Assign to Committee Boards & Commission

(ID # 12353) Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Andrea Dorian Rose, 51 Albion Street, Apt. 9, Melrose MA, to the Melrose Conservation Commission as an Associate Member for a three year term, said term to expire on the last day of February 2028. Assign to Committee Boards & Commission

(ID # 12355) Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Alaine Breen, of 18 Woodcrest Avenue, Melrose MA to the Melrose Commission on Disability, for a three year term. Assign to Committee Boards & Commission

(ID # 12401) Informational Local Options for Veterans Tax Relief under the HERO Act Assign to Committee Appropriations & Oversight Committee

(ID # 12403) Home Rule Petition/Special Act City of Melrose Page 2 1/22/2025 1:59 PM Minutes City Council January 21, 2025 Request for the Approval of Petition to Enact Legislation Authorizing the City of Melrose to Establish a Means Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption in the New Amount of 100% of the Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit. Assigned to Committee Appropriations & Oversight Committee

(ID # 12398) Amending Revised Zoning Ordinances Amending the Melrose Zoning Ordinance to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units Assign to Committee Appropriations & Oversight Committee

(ID # 12399) Amending Revised Zoning Ordinances Zoning Amendment to change reference point in determining height of basement under City Zoning Ordinance Assign to Committee Appropriations & Oversight Committee

(ID # 12404) Amending Rules of Order of the City Council Proposed Revision of Rule 38A of the Rules of Order for City Council All appointments ( new appointments and reappointments) made by the Mayor and subject to the confirmation of the Council shall include a written statement of interest and/or resume from the candidate. Assigned to Committee Legal & Legislative Committee

(ID # 12405) Amending Rules of Order of the City Council Proposed Rules of Order Amendment for Rule38B RE: Appointments and Reappointments All appointees (new and re- appointed) of the Mayor subject to the confirmation of the Council, shall appear before the proper standing committee, to inform the committee's recommendations. Assigned to Committee Legal & Legislative Committee

(ID # 12408) Appointment/Reappointment Appointment of Assistant City Clerk for a One Year Term City Clerk would like to select Linda Reed Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

(ID # 12327) Agreement of the City City of Melrose Page 3 1/22/2025 1:59 PM Minutes City Council January 21, 2025 Renewal of the Inter-Municipal Veterans Service Agreement Among The City of Melrose, The Town of Wakefield and The Town Of Saugus Passed

(ID # 12329) Administrative Order Transfer of the land and building previously used for the Beebe School, located at 263 West Foster Street in Melrose, MA, to the care, custody and control of the Mayor to be used for general municipal purposes. Passed

APPT-2025-17 Appointment/Reappointment Appointment of John Tozza to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees Appointed

APPT-2025-18 Appointment/Reappointment Reappointment of Lee Phalen, 102 Clifford Street, to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February, 2028. Appointed

APPT-2025-19 Appointment/Reappointment Appointment of Regina Gibbons, 358 Lebanon Street, to the Commission on Women Appointed

(ID # 12342) Authorization Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 41, section 19I, authorize the City Clerk to receive additional compensation for performing the services of Clerk of Committees. Passed

GRANT-2025-8 Grant Acceptance of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Dividend Program Grant in the amount of $14,300 Passed

APPRO-2025-2 Appropriation City of Melrose Page 4 1/22/2025 1:59 PM Minutes City Council January 21, 2025 An appropriation in the amount of $244,658.24 from Peg Access to MMTV, Melrose Public Schools and for Legal Services and expenses related to cable-license renewal. Passed

(ID # 12274) License - Common Victualler Renewal of Additional Victualler Licenses for 2025 File

(ID # 12332) License - Common Victualler Common Victualler Renewals for 2025 Place on file

(ID # 12333) License - Second Hand Dealer Second Hand Class 2 Auto License Renewal for 2024 Place on file

(ID # 12334) License - Gasoline Storage Gasoline and Storage renewal licenses for 2024 Placed on File City of Melrose Page 5 1/22/2025 1:59 PM

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