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City Council — 2025-06-16

City Council Regular Meeting

Attendance

Cal Finocchiaro absent · 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 present · Ward 3; Kimberly Vandiver present · Ward 5; Ryan Williams absent · At-Large

Agenda

  1. Call to Order (0:00)
  2. Public Comment (1:16)
  3. Communications from Her Honor, The Mayor And Other City Officials (2:08)
  4. New Business (2:13)
  5. Appointment of Chief John White, 40 Youle Street, Melrose, MA as Emergency Management Director (2:19)
  6. A Resolution in Celebration of Pride Month in Melrose (2:32)
  7. Public Safety Buildings Project Update (6:13)
  8. ORDNC-2026-1 : Acceptance of M.G.L. chapter 200A, Section 9A, relating to the disposition of unclaimed property by a city or town. (6:25)
  9. ORDNC-2026-2 : Amending Chapter 164-2(C)(6) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose to specify permitted hours and days for construction activities (6:44)
  10. Petition to install 1 JO Pole on Emerson Pl Order #31108543 (6:59)
  11. Utility Petition for National Grid to install 1 JO pole N Cedar Park No 31067326 (8:01)
  12. Proposed Local Fee increase for Vital Record Production and Licensing to begin in FY26 (8:48)
  13. Unfinished Business (9:01)
  14. Revoke the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, § 53F½ ceasing the operation of the Ambulance Enterprise Fund, effective Fiscal Year 2026, beginning July 1, 2025. (9:05)
  15. Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Rates (10:01)
  16. Fiscal Year 2026 Water Rates (10:40)
  17. Reauthorization of the City of Melrose Revolving Fund Table for Fiscal 2026. (11:28)
  18. Reauthorization of the COA revolving fund #2811 limit to be increased from $35,000 to $65,000 for Fiscal Year 2025. (12:17)
  19. Reauthorization of the Recreation Revolving Fund #2652 limit to be increased to $550,000 from $475,000. (13:09)
  20. ORDNC-2025-4 : Zoning Amendment Floodplain Overlay District (13:58)
  21. ORDNC-2025-5 : Zoning Amendment regarding Marijuana Buffer Zone Measurements (14:47)
  22. TRNSF-2025-2 : A transfer in the amount of $85,000 from Health Insurance (#914) to Medicare (#916) to cover the employer portion of payroll tax through 6/30/2025. (15:10)
  23. TRNSF-2025-3 : A transfer in the amount of $7,530 from Auditor Salary and Wages(011351-511000) to Audit services (011352-528600). (15:56)
  24. TRNSF-2025-4 : Transfer in the amount of $50,000 from Health Insurance (#914) to Workers Compensation (#912). (15:42)
  25. TRNSF-2025-5 : Transfer in the amount of $120,000 from Health Insurance (#914) to the Police Department (#211) for salary and wages. (15:48)
  26. TRNSF-2025-6 : Transfer in the amount of $200,000 from Health Insurance (#914) to Fire (#221) for salary and wages. (15:52)
  27. TRNSF-2025-7 : Transfer in the amount of $7,000 from Auditor, salary and wages (#135)to Inspection Services, salary and wages (#241). (16:00)
  28. APPRO-2025-40 : An Appropriation from Free Cash (01-324001) in the amount of $90,000 to the Police Department (#211) for the purchase of a new cruiser. (16:46)
  29. APPRO-2025-41 : Appropriations in the amount of $370,948.80 from Perpetual Care ($12,000), Sale of Lots and Graves ($50,000), Parking Receipts ($75,000), Bond Premiums ($33,948.80) and the Public Health Education and Safety Fund ($200,000) as funding sources of the Fiscal 2026 Operating Budget. (17:49)
  30. APPRO-2025-42 : An Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $60,000 to Human Resources (#152) to fund the employee separation incentive. (19:48)
  31. APPRO-2025-43 : An Appropriation from Free Cash(01-324001) in the amount of $60,000 to Office of Planning and Community Development (#175). (20:40)
  32. APPRO-2025-44 : An Appropriation from Free Cash (01-324001) in the amount of $32,816 to Pine Banks (#652). (21:30)
  33. An Appropriation in the amount of $150,000 from Free Cash to the Affordable Housing Trust (#8270). (22:41)
  34. APPRO-2025-45 : Appropriation in the amount of $27,000 from free cash (01-324001) to retirement (#911) to reimburse for pension costs. (27:24)
  35. APPRO-2025-46 : Appropriation in the amount of $150,000 from Ambulance retained earnings (6500-319000) to Salary and Wages, overtime. (28:20)
  36. APPRO-2025-47 : An appropriation in the amount of $189,659.08 from Peg Access Cable Fund, to MMTV in the amount of $151,727.27 and Melrose Public Schools in the amount of $37,931.81. (29:11)
  37. APPRO-2025-48 : Appropriation in the amount of $25,320 from Free Cash (01-324001) to Fire (#221) for motor vehicle repairs to Ladder 2. (30:06)
  38. APPRO-2025-49 : Fiscal 2026 Mt. Hood Enterprise Budget in the amount of $2,219,559. (31:01)
  39. APPRO-2025-50 : Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $107,575,802. (31:53)
  40. Expiries (32:43)
  41. Rule 36 Reports (32:48)
  42. Adjournment (32:52)

Minutes

CITY OF MELROSE CITY COUNCIL BULLETIN● JUNE 16, 2025 Council Chamber, First Floor, Melrose City Hall Regular Meeting 7:46 PM 562 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Cal Finocchiaro Ward 6 Absent 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 Present Kimberly Vandiver Ward 5 Present Ryan Williams At-Large Absent Leila Migliorelli At-Large Present

(ID # 12793) Appointment/Reappointment Appointment of Chief John White, 40 Youle Street, Melrose, MA as Emergency Management Director Assign to Committee Protection and License Committee

(ID # 12799) Resolution A Resolution in Celebration of Pride Month in Melrose Place on File

(ID # 12798) Informational Public Safety Buildings Project Update Assign to Committee Appropriations & Oversight Committee

(ID # 12794) Ordinance Acceptance of M.G.L. chapter 200A, Section 9A, relating to the disposition of unclaimed property by a city or town. Assign to Committee Legal & Legislative Committee

(ID # 12795) Amending Revised Ordinances City of Melrose Page 1 7/17/2025 3:20 PM Minutes City Council June 16, 2025 Amending Chapter 164-2(C)(6) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Melrose to specify permitted hours and days for construction activities Assign to Committee Legal & Legislative Committee

(ID # 12773) Utility Petition Petition to install 1 JO Pole on Emerson Pl Order #31108543 Ought to Pass City Council

(ID # 12774) Utility Petition Utility Petition for National Grid to install 1 JO pole N Cedar Park No 31067326 Ought to Pass City Council

(ID # 12797) Request Proposed Local Fee increase for Vital Record Production and Licensing to begin in FY26 Assign to committee Finance Committee

(ID # 12670) Enterprise Fund Revoke the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, § 53F½ ceasing the operation of the Ambulance Enterprise Fund, effective Fiscal Year 2026, beginning July 1, 2025. Passed

(ID # 12673) Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Rates Passed

(ID # 12674) Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2026 Water Rates Passed

(ID # 12675) Revolving Fund/Reauthorization Reauthorization of the City of Melrose Revolving Fund Table for Fiscal 2026. Passed

(ID # 12749) Revolving Fund/Reauthorization City of Melrose Page 2 7/17/2025 3:20 PM Minutes City Council June 16, 2025 Reauthorization of the COA revolving fund #2811 limit to be increased from $35,000 to $65,000 for Fiscal Year 2025. Place on file

(ID # 12750) Revolving Fund/Reauthorization Reauthorization of the Recreation Revolving Fund #2652 limit to be increased to $550,000 from $475,000. Place on file

ORDNC-2025-4 Amending Revised Zoning Ordinances Zoning Amendment Floodplain Overlay District Passed

ORDNC-2025-5 Amending Revised Zoning Ordinances Zoning Amendment regarding Marijuana Buffer Zone Measurements Passed Appropriations & Oversight Committee

TRNSF-2025-2 Transfer A transfer in the amount of $85,000 from Health Insurance (#914) to Medicare (#916) to cover the employer portion of payroll tax through 6/30/2025. Passed

TRNSF-2025-3 Transfer A transfer in the amount of $7,530 from Auditor Salary and Wages(011351-511000) to Audit services (011352-528600). Passed

TRNSF-2025-4 Transfer Transfer in the amount of $50,000 from Health Insurance (#914) to Workers Compensation (#912). Passed

TRNSF-2025-5 Transfer City of Melrose Page 3 7/17/2025 3:20 PM Minutes City Council June 16, 2025 Transfer in the amount of $120,000 from Health Insurance (#914) to the Police Department (#211) for salary and wages. Passed

TRNSF-2025-6 Transfer Transfer in the amount of $200,000 from Health Insurance (#914) to Fire (#221) for salary and wages. Passed

TRNSF-2025-7 Transfer Transfer in the amount of $7,000 from Auditor, salary and wages (#135)to Inspection Services, salary and wages (#241). Passed

APPRO-2025-40 Appropriation An Appropriation from Free Cash (01-324001) in the amount of $90,000 to the Police Department (#211) for the purchase of a new cruiser. Passed Appropriations & Oversight Committee

APPRO-2025-41 Operating Budgets (City, School, Regional School) Appropriations in the amount of $370,948.80 from Perpetual Care ($12,000), Sale of Lots and Graves ($50,000), Parking Receipts ($75,000), Bond Premiums ($33,948.80) and the Public Health Education and Safety Fund ($200,000) as funding sources of the Fiscal 2026 Operating Budget. Passed as Amended

APPRO-2025-42 Appropriation An Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $60,000 to Human Resources (#152) to fund the employee separation incentive. Passed

APPRO-2025-43 Appropriation An Appropriation from Free Cash(01-324001) in the amount of $60,000 to Office of Planning and Community Development (#175). Passed

APPRO-2025-44 Appropriation City of Melrose Page 4 7/17/2025 3:20 PM Minutes City Council June 16, 2025 An Appropriation from Free Cash (01-324001) in the amount of $32,816 to Pine Banks (#652). Passed as Amended

(ID # 12737) Appropriation An Appropriation in the amount of $150,000 from Free Cash to the Affordable Housing Trust (#8270). Defeated

APPRO-2025-45 Appropriation Appropriation in the amount of $27,000 from free cash (01- 324001) to retirement (#911) to reimburse for pension costs. Passed

APPRO-2025-46 Appropriation Appropriation in the amount of $150,000 from Ambulance retained earnings (6500-319000) to Salary and Wages, overtime. Passed

APPRO-2025-47 Appropriation An appropriation in the amount of $189,659.08 from Peg Access Cable Fund, to MMTV in the amount of $151,727.27 and Melrose Public Schools in the amount of $37,931.81. Passed

APPRO-2025-48 Appropriation Appropriation in the amount of $25,320 from Free Cash (01- 324001) to Fire (#221) for motor vehicle repairs to Ladder 2. Passed

APPRO-2025-49 Enterprise Fund Fiscal 2026 Mt. Hood Enterprise Budget in the amount of $2,219,559. Passed

APPRO-2025-50 Operating Budgets (City, School, Regional School) City of Melrose Page 5 7/17/2025 3:20 PM Minutes City Council June 16, 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $107,575,802. Passed City of Melrose Page 6 7/17/2025 3:20 PM

Transcript

▶ 0:00 Leila Migliorelli: Okay, Good evening. The time is 7 46 on Monday, June 16th. This meeting with the Melrose City Council is called to order. I am 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? Yes. Councilor Occhio. Councilor Gar Pay. Here. Councilor Hamilton? Here. Councilor Jamine. Here. Councilor Karen Chetty. Here. Councilor Reky. Here. Councillor Romanul. Here. Councillor Stewart? Here. Councilor Vandiver. Here. Councillor Williams. President Elli Here. That makes for a quorum. Alright.

▶ 0:54 Leila Migliorelli: This time please rise if you're able to join In the Pledge of Allegiance, I pledge allegiance to the flag. The flag of the United States of America. America. And to Republic for which stand? One nation under, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice For all. For all. Okay, great. Um, I will motion by unanimous consent to open the floor for public comment. Seeing no objections, we are now open for public comments. This is a portion of the meeting where the public may speak on any item on tonight's agenda. Comments expressing any viewpoint other than matters on other matters are also welcome. Is there anyone in public wishing to speak? Is there anyone online? No, there Is not. Okay. Seeing, um, if there's no objection, I would like

▶ 1:59 Leila Migliorelli: to motion to close public comment. Bless you. Bless you, bless you. Seeing no objections. We are now closed for public comments. Um, going on the agenda now, there are no communications. Um, now moving to new business filings by the Honorable Mayor. Under appointments ID number 1 2 7, 9 3. Appointment of Chief John White, 40 UL Street, Melrose, mass as Emergency Management Director. This will go to protection and license. Next up are filings by the member members of the Honorable City Council. First up is resolution. A resolution, oh, sorry, ID number 1 2 7 9 9 A resolution and celebration of Pride Month and Melrose, sponsored by at large, Lila Melli, president Elli and Ward one Modula. Karen Chetty.

▶ 2:51 Manjula Karamcheti: Uh, chair Melissa. At this time, I'd like to make a motion for immediate consideration. Second. Okay. Seeing no objections to immediate consideration, this, um, order is before us, uh, Councillor Carm, jd, Um, if I may, I'd like to read the resolution. Um, this is a resolution in celebration of Pride month in Melrose, whereas the month of June has been traditionally recognized as Pride Month providing an opportunity for all to celebrate lgbtq plus pride and commemorate the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer queer culture and community. And whereas the City of Melrose celebrates Pride Month in an effort to raise awareness, support, and advocacy for the LGBTQ plus community,

▶ 3:38 Manjula Karamcheti: and is an opportunity to become educated, engage in dialogue, and build understanding in our city. And whereas while there has been remarkable progress towards acceptance and equality, members of the LGBTQ plus community continue to face discrimination, intolerance, and hate. And whereas we must commit to supporting and accepting LGBTQ plus individuals, in particular, our youth who compared to their peers, are former likely to experience violence and bullying at school, to suffer from depression, to struggle with substance use, and to have attempted suicide. And whereas we must remain vigilant in deterring oppression and discrimination against people on the basis of sex, gender, identity or expression or sexual orientation.

▶ 4:27 Manjula Karamcheti: And whereas by protecting the rights of every individual, we enhance and strike, strengthen the value of everyone throughout our entire society. And whereas we affirm our support for lgbtq plus residents in our community and stand with them to protect their civil rights and their ability to live openly, equally and without fear. And whereas we urge all residents to celebrate and build a culture of inclusiveness and acceptance during this month and every month. And there be it resolved by the Melrose City Council on this day, the 16th day of June, 2025, that we recognize the month of June as Pride Month in the City of Melrose. Thank you. Councillor Kem Shady. Um, just to say a few words myself, I was happy

▶ 5:17 Leila Migliorelli: to co-sponsor this with Councillor Kem Shady. Um, we know that the mayor has recognized Pride month and just wanted to provide the opportunity for the councils to do the same. Um, I will entertain a motion or any discussion. Uh, can I make a motion to put on file? Yes. Yes. Second. Second. Motion to place on file made by Councillor Crim Trady, seconded by Councillor Stewart. On discussion. Councilor Stewart, I just wanna thank, um, yourself and to the chair, uh, council Elli, I'm sorry, council Chetty, uh, for putting this together. I think it's, uh, good. Amen. Thank you. Alright. Okay. Um, all in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Right. That is now placed on file. Moving along. Um, now we are under informational orders

▶ 6:14 ID number 1 2 7 9 8 public safety buildings project update. This will go to appropriations and oversight. Now orders, Orders ID number 1 2 7 9 4. I'm sorry, 1, 2 7. Yeah. 1 2 7 9 4. Acceptance of Master General Law Chapter 200 a Section nine A relating to the disposition of unclaimed property by a city or town. This Will go to legal and legislative ID number 1 2 7 9 7 9 5. Amending chapter 1 6 4 dash two C six of the revised ordinances of the city of Melrose to specify permitted hours and days for construction activities. This will go to legal and legislative now. Petitions ID number 1 2 7 7 3. Petition to install one. Jo Poll on Emerson Place, order number 3 1 1 0 8 5 4 3. Council Hamilton,

▶ 7:09 Leila Migliorelli: Thank you Madam President. I make a motion, uh, request a media consideration at this time. Okay. This order is now before us. Do you set a public hearing? I Believe? Oh, I'm sorry. Yes. Uh, request that we set a public hearing for July 21st. Okay. 8:00 PM 8:00 PM At 8:00 PM I'm Sorry. 8:00 PM At 8:00 PM Okay. Thanks. All right, so, um, motion to set a public hearing on July 21st at 8:00 PM made Have a second. Second. Second. Okay. Motion made by Councilor Hamilton. Seconded by Councilor Ke Shady on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? That public hearing is now set, uh, for July 21st at 8:00 PM Next up ID number 1 2 7 7 4 Utility petition for National Grid to install one.

▶ 8:05 Leila Migliorelli: Jo Poll, north Cedar Park number 3 1 0 6 7 3 2 6. Madam President, uh, requested media consideration at this time to, uh, set a, a date for a public hearing of July 21st, shortly after 8:00 PM Motion, um, or motion to set that public hearing. Second, uh, made by Councillor Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Carm, jd on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That public hearing date has been set for July 21st at 8:00 PM Moving on to requests ID number 1 2 7 9 7 Proposed local fee increase for vital record, production and licensing to begin in fiscal year 26. This will go to finance. Moving on to unfinished business orders ID number 1 2 6 7 0 revoke the provisions of Master General Law Chapter 44, 53 f

▶ 9:09 and half seizing the operation of the Ambulance Enterprise Fund, effective fiscal year 2026, beginning July 1st, 2025. Madam President, this comes from appropriation and oversight with a recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Repe, seconded by Councillor Jamaleddine. On discussion. Seeing none. Madam Clerk, please call the rule Councillor fro. Councilor Repe? Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamine. Yes. Counselor Karen Chetty. Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. Council Vandiver? Yes. Council Williams. Present Elli? Yes. Motion passes. Okay. Next up Id Number 1, 2 6, 7 3.

▶ 10:04 Fiscal year 2026. Sewer rates Madam President, this comes from appropriation oversight with a recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Repe, seconded by Councillor Aldine. On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk Councillor Occhio. Councilor Repe? Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamine. Yes. Councillor Karen Chetty. Yes. Councillor Reky. Yes. Councillor Romanul. Yes. Councillor Stewart? Yes. Councillor Vandiver. Yes. Councillor Williams. Present Elli? Yes. Motion passes ID Number 1, 2, 6, 7 4. Fiscal year 2026. Water rates Madam President, this comes from appropriation and oversight with a recommendation for passage.

▶ 10:51 At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councilor Garbe, seconded by Councillor Jamine. On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk Councillor Ro. Councilor Garipay? Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamine. Yes. Councilor Karen Chetty. Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul. Yes. Councillor Stewart? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams. Present Elli? Yes. Motion passes ID number 1, 2, 6, 7, 5 reauthorization of the city of Melrose revolving fund table for fiscal 2026. Madam Present, this comes from appropriation and oversight with a recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Gar,

▶ 11:40 seconded by Councillor Romanul. On discussion, seeing none, Madame Clerk Councillor Ro Councilor Gpe. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamal Dean? Yes. Counselor Cameron Chetty. Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councillor Romanul. Yes. Councillor Stewart? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Council Williams Present mere. Yes. Motion passes ID number one. 2 7 4 9 reauthorization of the Council on Aging Revolving fund number 2 8 1 1 limit to be increased from 35,000 to 65,000 for fiscal year 2025. Madam President, this comes from appropriation and oversight with a recommendation for, uh, passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second, motion for passage made by Councilor Repe, seconded by Councilor Romanul.

▶ 12:33 On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk Councillor Ro. Councilor Repe? Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamal ine. Yes. Councilor Karen Chetty. Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams. Present Elli? Yes. Motion passes ID number 1 2 7 5 0 reauthorization of the recreation revolving fund. Number 2 6 5 2. Limit to be increased to 550,000 from 475,000 Madam President. This comes from appropriation and oversight with a recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second, motion for passage made by Councillor Repe, seconded by Councilor Romanul. On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk. Councilor Occhio. Councilor Gpe? Yes. Councillor Hamilton?

▶ 13:29 Yes. Councilor Jamal Ledine. Yes. Councilor Karen Chetty. Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul. Yes. Councillor Stewart? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councillor Williams. Present, Melia? Yes. Motion passes Onto ordinances ID number 1, 2, 5, 7 7 zoning amendment floodplain overlay District. Madam Present. This comes from appropriation oversight with a recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second, Motion for passage made by Councilor Pac. Second by Councilor Romanul. On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk, Councilor fro. Councilor Gpe? Yes. Councillor Hamilton? Yes. Councillor Jamal Laine. Yes. Counselor Kara Chetty. Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul. Yes.

▶ 14:19 Councillor Stewart? Yes. Vandiver? Yes. Council Williams and President Melissa? Yes. Motion passes ID number 1, 2, 5, 7 8 Zoning amendment regarding marijuana buffer zone measurements. Madam President, this comes from appropriation oversight with a recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councilor Repe, seconded by Councilor Romanul on discussion. Scene none. Madam Clerk. Councilor fro. Councilor gpe? Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamine. Yes. Councilor Karen Chetty. Yes. Councilor Reky? Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. Councillor Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Williams. Present Meli? Yes. Motion passes. S

▶ 15:10 Robb Stewart: Okay. Onto transfers ID Number 1 2 7 3 5. A transfer in the amount of 85,000 from health insurance. Number 9 1 4 to Medicare number 9 1 6 To cover the employer portion of payroll tax through June 30th, 2025. Councillor Stewart. Thank you Madam President. Um, Madam President, I'd like to make a motion to conjoin, uh, transfers. Number 1 2 7 3 5 1 2 7 3 8 1 2 7 3 9. 1 2 7 4, 5. 1 2, 7, 4 6, and 1 2, 7 5. Second. Motion to conjoin Those six transfer orders made by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Romanul on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? Yeah. All in favor to conjoin. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Those orders are now conjoined. So, uh, Madam present, just for the record, um, these

▶ 16:14 Robb Stewart: transfers are pulling from the health insurance to distribute across to the different, um, audit or components, um, like workers' compensation, salary and wages and so forth. Um, so I will make a motion to, um, um, pass, sorry, I make a motion as conjoined to pass these second conjoined. He's conjoined. Motion for passage made by Councillor Stewart. Second by Councillor Jamal Ledine on discussion. Seeing none. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Those orders pass as conjoined on to page five of our agenda, appropriations FY 25 Appropriation of R 25 ID number 1, 2, 6, 5, 1, and appropriation from free cash, zero one dash 3 2 4 0 0 1 and the amount of 90,000 to the police department. Number 2, 1 1 for the purchase of a new cruiser.

▶ 17:16 Madam President, this comes from appro appropriation and oversight with a recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second, motion for passage made by Councillor gpe, seconded by Councillor Aldine. On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk Councillor fro. Councilor Gpe? Yes. Councilor Hamilton. Yes. Councillor Jamine. Yes. Counselor Karen Chetty. Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul. Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams. President Melissa? Yes. Motion passes ID number 1 2 6 7 9 Appropriations in the amount of $370,948 and 80 cents for Perpetual Care. 12,000 sale of lots and Graves, 50,000 parking receipts, 75,000 bond premiums,

▶ 18:08 Mark Garipay: $33,948 and 80 cents. And the Public Health Education and Safety Fund, 200,000 as funding sources of the fiscal 2026 operating budget. Council Pe. Thank you Madam President. This comes from appropriation and oversight with the recommendation to pass as amended. And I'm gonna read the amended language so we have it on record. Um, this order is amended as follows, appropriations in the amount of 300 350 $8,948 and 80 cents from Seals of lots and Graves, $50 parking receipts, 75, I'm sorry. Sales of lots and Graves, $50,000. Big difference. Parking receipts of 75,000 bond premiums, $33,948 and 80 cents. And the Public Health Education in Safety Fund 200,000 as funding sources of the fiscal 2026 Operation Operating Budget.

▶ 19:09 Um, at this time I'll make a motion for passage as amended. Second Motion for passage as amended made by Councillor Repe. Second, invite Councillor Stewart On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk, Councilor fro. Councilor gpe? Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamal ine. Yes. Councilor Karen Chetty? Yes. Councilor Osky. Yes. Counselor Romando. Yes. Counselor Stewart? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams. Present mere? Yes. Motion passes. Okay. Um, ID number 1, 2 7 2 3. And appropriation from free cash account zero one dash 3 24 0 1 In the amount of $60,000 to Human Resources number 1 52 to fund the employee separation incentive. Madam President, this comes from appropriation

▶ 20:10 and oversight with a recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Repe, seconded by Councillor Stewart. On discussion, seeing none, Madame Clerk, Councilor Occhio. Councillor Repe? Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamal. Dean? Yes. Councillor Cameron Chetty. Yes. Cremsky? Yes. Councilor Romanul. Yes. Councillor Stewart? Yes. Councillor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams. President Elli? Yes. Motion passes ID number 1 2 7 2 6. An appropriation from free, free cash. Zero one dash 3 2 4 0 0 1 In the amount of $60,000 to Office of Planning and Community Development. Madam President, this comes from Appropriation Oversight

▶ 20:59 with the recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Repe, seconded by Councillor Jamine. On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk Councillor Occhio. Councillor Garipay. Yes. Councillor Hamilton? Yes. Councillor Jamine. Yes. Councillor Karen Chetty. Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul. Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Council Williams Present Elli? Yes. Motion and passes ID Number 1 2 7 3 6. An appropriation from free cash zero one dash 3 2 4 0 0 1 in the amount of $32,816 to Pine Banks. Number 6, 5 2. Madam President, this comes from Appropriation and Oversight, uh, with the recommendation for passage as amended.

▶ 21:50 Mark Garipay: And I'll read the amended language in a, um, the order was amended, um, in appropriation from free cash account zero one dash 3 2 4 0 1 in the amount of $17,296 to Pine Bank's account 6 52. Um, at this time I'll make a motion, uh, for passage as amended. Second Motion for passage as amended made by Councillor Es, seconded by Councillor Stewart. On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk, Councilor Ro Councilor Gpe? Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamal Dean? Yes. Councilor Karen Chetty? Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. Councilor Vandiver? Yes. Williams and President Elli? Yes. Motion passes ID number 1 2 7 3 7 and appropriation in the amount of $150,000 from free cash

▶ 22:50 to the Affordable Housing Trust number 8 2 7 0. Madam President, this came from appropriation and oversight with a recommendation for passage. Um, at this, um, at this time, I'll make a, uh, make that recommendation for passage. Second, um, motion for, uh, recommendation for passage made by Councillor Repe, seconded by Councillor on discussion. Councillor Vandiver. Uh, thank you President. Merely, um, given the, um, discussion that we all had about this one, um, in committee and, uh, in an effort to find something that might be, um, everybody might be amenable to, I'd like to motion to amend the amount to 75,000. Um, I'll second that. Okay. Motion to amend the order. Um, order ID number 1 2 7 3 7.

▶ 23:45 Maya Jamaleddine: Um, from 150,000 to 75, made by Councilor Vandiver, seconded by Councilor Stewart on discussion. Councilor Jamal. Thank you. Um, I, now that we passed the, uh, we voted like, uh, on, uh, all the budget and budget hearing is concluded. Um, and we have very short time for, um, to, to close that fiscal year and send, uh, all the pre-cash to be certified. I don't find any, um, reason, uh, to be able, like convincing reason, uh, to decrease that amount of money. Um, so that's why I would like to keep it as 150. Uh, otherwise I would be supportive of that. But at this time, I think it's for, it's put for better use, uh, especially for the Affordable Housing Trust. Uh, so I would like to keep it as 150.

▶ 24:50 I would be supporting that as is. Thank you. Anyone else on discussion? Okay. Um, we will be taking a vote on the motion in front of us, as I believe this is a considered a subsidiary motion. Um, so motion to amend the order, um, to 75,000. Again, made by Councilor Vandiver. Seconded by Counselor Stewart. Um, uh, role Madam Clerk, will you please call the role Councilor Ro. Councilor Garipay? No. Councilor Hamilton? No. Councilor Jamine? No. Counselor. Karen Chetty? No. Cremsky? No. Councilor Romanul? No. Councilor Stewart? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams. Present Meley? No. The nos have it. Motion doesn't pass. Okay. Go back to the original motion on the table. Um, recommendation from Committee to Pat

▶ 26:12 for passage at 150,000. That motion was made by Councilor Repe, out of committee, and seconded by Councillor Aldine. Um, seeing no further discussion, Madam Clerk, will you call the role Councillor Feno. Garre. Councilor gpe? No. Councilor Hamilton? No. Councilor Jamine. Yes. Counselor. Karen Chetty? Yes. Councilor Brem. Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Stewart? No. Councilor Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Williams. Present Meley? Yes. Yes. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Yeses. Have it, Uh, except it needs eight so it doesn't pass. So we have, wait, hold on. Yeah. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Oh, yeah. We need an eight. We need a majority. Okay. Yeah. So that doesn't pass. That fails. Right. Moving on to the next order

▶ 27:25 ID Number one. 2 7 4 7. Appropriation in the amount of 27,000 from free cash. Zero one dash 3 2 4 0 0 1 to retirement number 9 1 1 To reimburse for pension costs. Madam President, this comes from appropriation oversight with a recommendation for passage. Uh, at this time I'll make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councilor Repe, seconded by Councilor Stewart. On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk, Councilor Ero. Councillor Gpe? Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamine. Yes. Councilor Rum Chetty. Yes. Councillor Reky. Yes. Councillor Romanul. Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. Councillor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams. Present mere. Yes. Motion passes ID number one.

▶ 28:23 2 7 4 8 Appropriation in the amount of $150,000 from ambulance retain earnings. 6 5 0 0 dash 3 1 9 0 to salary and wages overtime. Madam President, this comes from appropriation oversight with a recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second, motion for passage made by Councillor Repe, seconded by Councilor Jamine. On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk Councillor Ra Councilor? Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamine. Yes. Councilor Karen Chetty. Yes. Councilor Reky. Yes. Councilor Romanul. Yes. Councillor Stewart? Yes. Councillor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams and President Meley? Yes. Motion passes ID number 1 2 7 5 2. An appropriation in the amount of $189,659

▶ 29:18 and 8 cents from Peg access cable fund to MMTV in the amount of $151,000. $727 and 27 cents and public and Merrill's public schools in the amount of $37,931 and 81 cents. Madam President, this comes from appropriation and oversight with a recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second, Motion for passage made by Councillor Repe, seconded by Councillor Aldine. On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk, Councilor Feno. Councilor Gerra. Councilor Repe. Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Aldine. Yes. Councilor Karen Chetty. Yes. Cremsky? Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. Councilor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams and President Meley? Yes. Motion passes ID number 1 2 7 5 3 Appropriation in the

▶ 30:12 amount of $25,320 from free cash. Zero one dash 3 2 4 0 1 2. Fire number 2, 2, 1. From motor vehicle repairs to Ladder two, Madam President, this comes from appropriation oversight with a recommendation for passage. At this time, I make a motion for passage. Second, Motion for passage made by Councilor Repe, seconded by Councilor Aldine. On discussion, seeing none, Madame Clerk, Councilor Ro. Councilor Garipay? Yes. Councilor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamal Ledine. Yes. Councillor Karen Chetty. Yes. Cremsky? Yes. Councilor Romanul. Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. Councillor Vandiver. Yes. Councilor Williams. Present mere. Yes. Motion passes. Okay. Onto appropriations. FY 26. ID number one. Two six. Six six.

▶ 31:05 Fiscal 2026 Mount Hood Enterprise Fund. Um, sorry. Mount Hood Enterprise Budget and the amount of 2,219,559. Madam Present. This comes from appropriation and oversight with a recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Repe, seconded by Councillor Jamine. On discussion, seeing none, Madam Clerk, Councilor Ro. Councilor Gpe? Yes. Councillor Hamilton? Yes. Councilor Jamine. Yes. Councilor Karen Chetty. Yes. Cremsky? Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. Councilor Vandiver? Yes. Council Williams and President Elli? Yes. Lotion passes ID number 1, 2, 6, 7, 8. Fiscal year 2026. Operating budget in the amount

▶ 31:59 Leila Migliorelli: of $107,575,802. Madam Present, this comes from appropriation and oversight with the recommendation for passage. At this time, I'll make a motion for passage. Second. Motion for passage made by Councillor Repe, seconded by Councillor Aldine. On discussion, seeing none, Madame Clerk. Okay. Councilor Occhio. Councillor Repe. Yes. Councillor Hamilton? No. Councilor Jamal? Yes. Councilor Karen Chetty. Yes. Cremsky? Yes. Councilor Romanul? Yes. Councilor Stewart? Yes. Council Vandiver? Yes. Council Williams. Present. Meley Rally? Yes. Motion passes. Alright. Nothing under expires. Anything under Rule 36. Alright. Seeing none. I will motion by unanimous consent to adjourn. Seeing no objections. We are now adjourned for XFY 25.

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