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City Council — 2012-05-07

City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. ORDER-2012-161 : Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen to be held on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7:45 P.M. in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall, Melrose, MA
  3. Public Participation
  4. Communications from His Honor, The Mayor And Other City Officials
  5. ORDER-2012-162 : Accept $2,000 Grant from MassCEC for Solarized Massachusetts Program (Fund No. 4003)
  6. ORDER-2012-163 : Acceptance of Byrne Domestic Violence Grant (JAG) in the amount of $125,252.00, Fund #2465
  7. ORDER-2012-164 : Transfer of 27,000.00 to PW Adm Exp Electricity Streets - $15,000.00; Dept Equip Office Supplies - $12,000.00 from various Salary & Wages Accounts as set forth herein.
  8. ORDER-2012-165 : Transfer of $30,750 from Account # 014332-522700, PW Sanitation, Trash Disposal, into Account # 014752-535200, PW Trees, Landscaping Supplies; Account # 014332-537610, PW, Sanitation, Benches & Barrels; and Account # 014022-530900, PW, City Hall, Other Expenses
  9. ORDER-2012-166 : Transfer of $3,500 from Account # 016111-511000 Library, Salary & Wages to Account # 016112-542700 Library, Recreational Programs; Account # 016112-540500 Library, Dues & Memberships, and Account # 016112-525104 Library, Noble Assessment
  10. ORDER-2012-167 : Transfer of $10,981.71 from Account # 014111-511000 PW, Engineering Salary & Wages, to Account # 014011-511000, PW Administration Salary & Wages; Account # 014021-511000 PW, City Hall Salary & Wages; and Account # 014851-511000, PW Automotive, Salary & Wages
  11. ORDER-2012-168 : Transfer of $30,500 from Account # 614511-511000 Water, Salary & Wages, to Account # 614512-529200 Water, MWRA Assessment and Account # 614512-536310 Water, Water Meters
  12. ORDER-2012-169 : Transfer of $5,200 from Account # 019132-544400 Human Resources, Unemployment, to Account # 014012-535501 Public Works, Administration, Clothing
  13. ORDER-2012-170 : Transfer of $84,599.06 from various Public Works accounts to Account # 014852-531000, PW Automotive, Gas and Oil, and Account # 014852-531800, PW Automotive, Motor Vehicle Parts & Repairs
  14. ORDER-2012-171 : Transfer $4500.00 from Memorial Hall Account # 016931-511000, Memorial Hall, Salary & Wages, to Account # 016932-522500 Memorial Hall, Electricity. This transfer is necessary to pay outstanding electrical bill.
  15. ORDER-2012-172 : Appropriation of 70,831.39 from available free cash to 014012-522501 PW, Electricity in the amount of 15,000.00 and 012211-511000 Fire, Salaries in the amount of 40,831.39 and 016512-537300 Park, Fencing materials in the amount of 11,000.00 and 016512-535100 Park, Parks and field maintenance in the amount of 4,000.00.
  16. ORDER-2012-173 : Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter I, Article II, Section 1-2l Noncriminal disposition (B) (7)(c) as set forth herein.
  17. ORDER-2012-174 : Amend Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article II - Fire Department, Sec. 24-32 - Emergency Rescue Vehicle, to set fees for FY 13
  18. ORDER-2012-175 : Acceptance of G.L. c.71, S37M - Consolidation of Maintenance Functions
  19. ORDER-2012-176 : Appointment of John V. Scenna as Director of Public Works effective July 2, 2012
  20. ORDER-2012-177 : Appointment of Fire Capt. Christopher Leary to Chief of the Melrose Fire Department, effective June 2, 2012.
  21. TABLED
  22. ORDER-2012-132 : Amending the Rules of Order of the Melrose Board of Aldermen; namely, Rule 20 by changing the number of members of all standing committees of the Board of Aldermen to 11 as set forth herein.
  23. New Business
  24. ORDER-2012-178 : Requesting that the City Auditor provide the Board of Aldermen a Report on Trash Fees for fiscal years set forth herein.
  25. ORDER-2012-179 : Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 173 - Parks and Playgrounds by adding Section 173-18. Off-Leash Dog Areas as set forth herein.
  26. ORDER-2012-180 : Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances - Chapter 93 Animals, Section 93-6 Leashing requirements by adding paragraph D. Exemptions as set forth herein.
  27. ORDER-2012-181 : Rescind Order No. 12-39 Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article I - Police Department by adding Section 24-12.2 Appointment and Training Requirements for Special Police Officers in the City of Melrose.
  28. ORDER-2012-182 : Application of GTY MA/NH Leasing, Inc. (Nouria Energy Corporation) aka Shell Gas Station to amend underground Storage License for Underground Storage Tanks at 860 Main Street, Melrose, MA
  29. ORDER-2012-183 : Second Hand Dealer Licenses renewed by the City Clerk commencing May l, 2012
  30. ORDER-2012-184 : Hackney Carriage (Taxi) Licenses Renewed commencing May l, 2012
  31. ORDER-2012-185 : Gasoline and Storage Licenses Renewed commencing May l, 2012
  32. ORDER-2012-186 : Gasoline & Storage License not renewed by City Clerk - ending April 30, 2012
  33. Orders Out of Order
  34. Orders from Committee
  35. ORDER-2012-160 : Application of City Taxi & Transportation Inc., d/b/a City Taxi for Hackney Carriage License for one (1) vehicle.
  36. Calendar
  37. ORDER-2012-154 : Requesting an appropriation of $594,362.64 from various funds to various funds as set forth herein
  38. ORDER-2012-155 : Transfer and Appropriate funds in the amount of $175,202.01 from various accounts to Medicare City portion
  39. ORDER-2012-149 : Reauthorization of Inspection Services Revolving Fund #2658 for FY 2013
  40. ORDER-2012-153 : Reauthorization of Veterans Events Revolving Fund #2607 for FY2013
  41. ORDER-2012-157 : Transfer from account 019132-544400 (Unemp Exp Unemployment Expenses) in the amount of $8,000.00; and Transfer to account 011522-543000 (H R Exp Physical Exams) in the amount of $8,000.00
  42. ORDER-2012-158 : Amendments to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Melrose relating to the Director of Public Works & the City Engineer
  43. Adjournment

Minutes

CITY OF MELROSE BOARD OF ALDERMEN BULLETIN● MAY 7, 2012 Aldermanic Chamber Regular Meeting 7:45 PM

2012-162 Grant Accept $2,000 Grant from MassCEC for Solarized Massachusetts Program (Fund No. 4003) Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

2012-163 Grant Acceptance of Byrne Domestic Violence Grant (JAG) in the amount of $125,252.00, Fund #2465 Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

2012-164 Transfer Transfer of 27,000.00 to PW Adm Exp Electricity Streets - $15,000.00; Dept Equip Office Supplies - $12,000.00 from various Salary & Wages Accounts as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Public Works Committee

2012-165 Transfer Transfer of $30,750 from Account # 014332-522700, PW Sanitation, Trash Disposal, into Account # 014752-535200, PW Trees, Landscaping Supplies; Account # 014332-537610, PW, Sanitation, Benches & Barrels; and Account # 014022-530900, PW, City Hall, Other Expenses Assigned to Committee Public Works Committee

2012-166 Transfer Transfer of $3,500 from Account # 016111-511000 Library, Salary & Wages to Account # 016112-542700 Library, Recreational Programs; Account # 016112- 540500 Library, Dues & Memberships, and Account # 016112-525104 Library, Noble Assessment Assigned to Committee Health, Education & Welfare Committee

2012-167 Transfer Transfer of $10,981.71 from Account # 014111-511000 PW, Engineering Salary & Wages, to Account # 014011-511000, PW Administration Salary & Wages; Account # 014021-511000 PW, City Hall Salary & Wages; and Account # 014851- 511000, PW Automotive, Salary & Wages Assigned to Committee Public Works Committee City of Melrose Page 1 Updated 10/30/2025 6:00 AM Minutes Board of Aldermen May 7, 2012

2012-168 Transfer Transfer of $30,500 from Account # 614511-511000 Water, Salary & Wages, to Account # 614512-529200 Water, MWRA Assessment and Account # 614512- 536310 Water, Water Meters Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

2012-169 Transfer Transfer of $5,200 from Account # 019132-544400 Human Resources, Unemployment, to Account # 014012-535501 Public Works, Administration, Clothing Assigned to Committee Public Works Committee

2012-170 Transfer Transfer of $84,599.06 from various Public Works accounts to Account # 014852- 531000, PW Automotive, Gas and Oil, and Account # 014852-531800, PW Automotive, Motor Vehicle Parts & Repairs Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

2012-171 Transfer Transfer $4500.00 from Memorial Hall Account # 016931-511000, Memorial Hall, Salary & Wages, to Account # 016932-522500 Memorial Hall, Electricity. This transfer is necessary to pay outstanding electrical bill. Assigned to Committee Public Service Committee

2012-172 Appropriation Appropriation of 70,831.39 from available free cash to 014012-522501 PW, Electricity in the amount of 15,000.00 and 012211-511000 Fire, Salaries in the amount of 40,831.39 and 016512-537300 Park, Fencing materials in the amount of 11,000.00 and 016512-535100 Park, Parks and field maintenance in the amount of 4,000.00. Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

2012-173 Amending Revised Ordinances Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter I, Article II, Section 1-2l Noncriminal disposition (B) (7)(c) as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

2012-174 Amending Revised Ordinances Amend Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article II - Fire Department, Sec. 24-32 - Emergency Rescue Vehicle, to set fees for FY 13 Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee City of Melrose Page 2 Updated 10/30/2025 6:00 AM Minutes Board of Aldermen May 7, 2012

2012-175 Accepting Act of Legislature/Local Option Acceptance of G.L. c.71, S37M - Consolidation of Maintenance Functions Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

2012-176 Appointment Appointment of John V. Scenna as Director of Public Works effective July 2, 2012 Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

2012-177 Appointment Appointment of Fire Capt. Christopher Leary to Chief of the Melrose Fire Department, effective June 2, 2012. Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

2012-132 Rules of Order of the Melrose Board of Aldermen Amending the Rules of Order of the Melrose Board of Aldermen; namely, Rule 20 by changing the number of members of all standing committees of the Board of Aldermen to 11 as set forth herein. Passed as Amended

2012-178 Request Requesting that the City Auditor provide the Board of Aldermen a Report on Trash Fees for fiscal years set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

2012-179 Amending Revised Ordinances Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 173 - Parks and Playgrounds by adding Section 173-18. Off-Leash Dog Areas as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

2012-180 Amending Revised Ordinances Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances - Chapter 93 Animals, Section 93-6 Leashing requirements by adding paragraph D. Exemptions as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

2012-181 Rescinding Something Previously Adopted Rescind Order No. 12-39 Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article I - Police Department by adding Section 24-12.2 Appointment and Training Requirements for Special Police Officers in the City of Melrose. Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee City of Melrose Page 3 Updated 10/30/2025 6:00 AM Minutes Board of Aldermen May 7, 2012

2012-182 License - Gasoline Storage Application of GTY MA/NH Leasing, Inc. (Nouria Energy Corporation) aka Shell Gas Station to amend underground Storage License for Underground Storage Tanks at 860 Main Street, Melrose, MA Assigned to Committee Protection and License Committee

2012-183 License - Second Hand Dealer Second Hand Dealer Licenses renewed by the City Clerk commencing May l, 2012 Assigned to Committee Protection and License Committee

2012-184 License - Hackney License Hackney Carriage (Taxi) Licenses Renewed commencing May l, 2012 Assigned to Committee Protection and License Committee

2012-185 License - Gasoline Storage Gasoline and Storage Licenses Renewed commencing May l, 2012 Assigned to Committee Protection and License Committee

2012-186 License - Gasoline Storage Gasoline & Storage License not renewed by City Clerk - ending April 30, 2012 Assigned to Committee Protection and License Committee

2012-160 License - Hackney License Application of City Taxi & Transportation Inc., d/b/a City Taxi for Hackney Carriage License for one (1) vehicle. Passed Protection and License Committee

2012-154 Appropriation Requesting an appropriation of $594,362.64 from various funds to various funds as set forth herein Passed

2012-155 Transfer Transfer and Appropriate funds in the amount of $175,202.01 from various accounts to Medicare City portion Passed

2012-149 Revolving Fund/Reauthorization Reauthorization of Inspection Services Revolving Fund #2658 for FY 2013 Passed City of Melrose Page 4 Updated 10/30/2025 6:00 AM Minutes Board of Aldermen May 7, 2012

2012-153 Revolving Fund/Reauthorization Reauthorization of Veterans Events Revolving Fund #2607 for FY2013 Passed

2012-157 Transfer Transfer from account 019132-544400 (Unemp Exp Unemployment Expenses) in the amount of $8,000.00; and Transfer to account 011522-543000 (H R Exp Physical Exams) in the amount of $8,000.00 Passed

2012-158 Amending Revised Ordinances Amendments to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Melrose relating to the Director of Public Works & the City Engineer Tabled City of Melrose Page 5 Updated 10/30/2025 6:00 AM

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