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City Council — 2013-02-04

City Council Regular Meeting

Attendance

Jaclyn L. Bird present · Alderman at Large; Robert A. Boisselle present · Ward 4 Alderman; Donald L. Conn Jr. present · Alderman at Large; William H Forbes Jr present · President; Gail Infurna present · Ward 5 Alderman; Mary Beth McAteer-Margolis present · Alderman at Large; Monica C. Medeiros present · Ward 2 Alderman; Peter D. Mortimer present · Ward 6 Alderman; Ronald E Seaboyer present · Alderman at Large; John N. Tramontozzi present · Ward 1 Alderman; Francis X. Wright Jr. present · Ward 3 Alderman

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. ORDER-2013-89 : Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen to be held on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 7:45 P.M. in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall, Melrose, MA
  3. Public Participation
  4. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M.
  5. ORDER-2013-82 : Petition of Lightower Fiber Networks to install approximately 1500' of 4" - 40 PVC conduit underground on Stillman Road to provide fiber optic service to a cell site at 57 Cheever St. In Saugus.
  6. Communications from His Honor, The Mayor And Other City Officials
  7. ORDER-2013-90 : Recognition of the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School students for their hard work and efforts as members of the Operation Thank You Club
  8. ORDER-2013-91 : Appropriation in the amount of $3,000.00 to A/C # 011611-513000, City Clerk, S&W Overtime from Available Free for additional compensation to our Election Administrator for the upcoming Special Election to fill Senate Seat vacancy.
  9. ORDER-2013-92 : Transfer in the amount of $l,500.00 to A/C #011622-529000 - Election, Professional Services from A/C # 011621-512000 Election- Part-time S&W as set forth herein.
  10. ORDER-2013-93 : TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,420.00 FROM A/C #012412-529020 Insp Exp Inspections TO A/C 012411-511000 - Insp Sal Salary & Wages.
  11. ORDER-2013-94 : An Appropriation from account 01-324001 (Available Free Cash) in the amount of $30,000.00; and appropriate to account 019132-544400 ( Unemployment Expenses) in the amount of $30,000.00
  12. ORDER-2013-95 : Transfer from 019142-549200 (Health Contractual, Cook & Co) the following accounts: $5,240.77 to 011522-54300, Physical Exams; $2009.23 to 011521-511000 · H R Sal Salary & Wages and $2,750.00 to 011351-511000 · Auditor Sal Salary & Wages
  13. ORDER-2013-96 : Transfer from account 016111-511000 (Lib Sal Salary & Wages) in the amount of $8,244.50; and Transfer from account 016112-534200 (Lib Exp Books & Periodicals) in the amount of $2,000.00; and Transfer to account 016112-522000 (Lib Exp Telephone) in the amount of $8,244.50; and Transfer to account 016112-542700 (Lib Exp Recreational Programs) in the amount of $2,000.00
  14. ORDER-2013-97 : Reappointment of Jean Gorman, 53 Larrabee St., to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a three-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February, 2016.
  15. ORDER-2013-98 : Reappointment of Edward W. Waystack, III , 50 Glen Street, Melrose, MA, to serve as a Trustee of the Melrose Public Library; said term to expire the last day of February, 2016.
  16. Tabled
  17. ORDER-2013-74 : Repeal of Chapter 212 of Melrose Revised Ordinances - Tobacco Products
  18. New Business
  19. ORDER-2013-99 : A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ALDERMAN MONICA C. MEDEIROS ON HER ELECTION TO THE POSITION OF DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR’S ASSOCIATION
  20. ORDER-2013-100 : Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 198-3, Section 198-3 F. Trash Tipping Fee (1) as set forth herein.
  21. ORDER-2013-101 : Requesting the Chief Financial Officer/Auditor and Treasurer/Collector appear before the Board of Aldermen to provide Water/Sewer Consumption and Collections Update and Sewer Deficit Explanation for Fiscal Year 2013 as set forth herein.
  22. Orders Out of Order
  23. Orders from Committee
  24. Calendar
  25. ORDER-2013-86 : Amendment to Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 48-1. Mayor, Part A. Salary.
  26. ORDER-2013-84 : Appointment of Michelle Dickson, 12 Reading Hill Ave., to the Human Rights Commission for a three year term; said term to expire the last day of February 2015. Ms. Dickson replaces John Da Ros, whose term expired the last day of February 2012.
  27. ORDER-2013-85 : Appointment of Edward Schmitt, 77 Morgan St., to the Human Rights Commission for a term three years; said term to expire on the last day of February 2015. Mr. Schmitt replaces Dr. Suzy Groden, whose term expired on the last day of February 2012.
  28. ORDER-2013-88 : Reappointment of Susan E. Krasco, Assistant City Clerk for a term of one year; said term to expire on the first Monday in February, 2014.
  29. ORDER-2013-87 : An Appropriation of $20,737.76 out of the Suits and Claims Stabilization Fund 84062-590000 to City Solicitors Suits and Claims Account 011512-544500.
  30. ORDER-2013-24 : Requesting that an independent consultant be engaged by the City to study and assess water and sewer issues as set forth herein.
  31. Adjournment
  32. Orders

Minutes

CITY OF MELROSE BOARD OF ALDERMEN BULLETIN● FEBRUARY 4, 2013 Aldermanic Chamber Regular Meeting 7:45 PM Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Jaclyn L Bird Alderman at Large Present Robert A Boisselle Ward 4 Alderman Present Donald L Conn Jr Alderman at Large Present Gail M Infurna Ward 5 Alderman Present Mary Beth McAteer-Margolis Alderman at Large Present Monica C Medeiros Ward 2 Alderman Present Peter D Mortimer Ward 6 Alderman Present Ronald E Seaboyer Alderman at Large Present John N. Tramontozzi Ward 1 Alderman Present Francis X. Wright Jr. Ward 3 Alderman Present William H. Forbes Jr. President Present

ORDER-2013-82 Utility Petition Petition of Lightower Fiber Networks to install approximately 1500' of 4" - 40 PVC conduit underground on Stillman Road to provide fiber optic service to a cell site at 57 Cheever St. In Saugus. Tabled

ORDER-2013-90 Presentation Recognition of the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School students for their hard work and efforts as members of the Operation Thank You Club Place on File

ORDER-2013-91 Appropriation Appropriation in the amount of $3,000.00 to A/C # 011611-513000, City Clerk, S&W Overtime from Available Free for additional compensation to our Election Administrator for the upcoming Special Election to fill Senate Seat vacancy. Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-92 Transfer Transfer in the amount of $l,500.00 to A/C #011622-529000 - Election, Professional Services from A/C # 011621-512000 Election- Part-time S&W as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Finance Committee City of Melrose Page 1 Updated 3/4/2013 4:32 PM Minutes Board of Aldermen February 4, 2013

ORDER-2013-93 Transfer TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,420.00 FROM A/C #012412-529020 Insp Exp Inspections TO A/C 012411-511000 - Insp Sal Salary & Wages. Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-94 Appropriation An Appropriation from account 01-324001 (Available Free Cash) in the amount of $30,000.00; and appropriate to account 019132-544400 ( Unemployment Expenses) in the amount of $30,000.00 Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-95 Transfer Transfer from 019142-549200 (Health Contractual, Cook & Co) the following accounts: $5,240.77 to 011522-54300, Physical Exams; $2009.23 to 011521- 511000 · H R Sal Salary & Wages and $2,750.00 to 011351-511000 · Auditor Sal Salary & Wages Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-96 Transfer Transfer from account 016111-511000 (Lib Sal Salary & Wages) in the amount of $8,244.50; and Transfer from account 016112-534200 (Lib Exp Books & Periodicals) in the amount of $2,000.00; and Transfer to account 016112-522000 (Lib Exp Telephone) in the amount of $8,244.50; and Transfer to account 016112-542700 (Lib Exp Recreational Programs) in the amount of $2,000.00 Assigned to Committee Finance Committee

ORDER-2013-97 Appointment Reappointment of Jean Gorman, 53 Larrabee St., to the Beebe Estate Board of Trustees for a three-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February, 2016. Assigned to Committee Health, Education & Welfare Committee

ORDER-2013-98 Appointment Reappointment of Edward W. Waystack, III , 50 Glen Street, Melrose, MA, to serve as a Trustee of the Melrose Public Library; said term to expire the last day of February, 2016. Assigned to Committee Health, Education & Welfare Committee City of Melrose Page 2 Updated 3/4/2013 4:32 PM Minutes Board of Aldermen February 4, 2013

ORDER-2013-74 Amending Revised Ordinances Repeal of Chapter 212 of Melrose Revised Ordinances - Tobacco Products Passed

ORDER-2013-99 Resolution A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ALDERMAN MONICA C. MEDEIROS ON HER ELECTION TO THE POSITION OF DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR’S ASSOCIATION Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-100 Amending Revised Ordinances Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 198-3, Section 198-3 F. Trash Tipping Fee (1) as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-101 Request Requesting the Chief Financial Officer/Auditor and Treasurer/Collector appear before the Board of Aldermen to provide Water/Sewer Consumption and Collections Update and Sewer Deficit Explanation for Fiscal Year 2013 as set forth herein. Assigned to Committee Appropriations Committee

ORDER-2013-86 Amending Revised Ordinances Amendment to Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 48-1. Mayor, Part A. Salary. Passed

ORDER-2013-84 Appointment Appointment of Michelle Dickson, 12 Reading Hill Ave., to the Human Rights Commission for a three year term; said term to expire the last day of February 2015. Ms. Dickson replaces John Da Ros, whose term expired the last day of February 2012. Passed

ORDER-2013-85 Appointment Appointment of Edward Schmitt, 77 Morgan St., to the Human Rights Commission for a term three years; said term to expire on the last day of February 2015. Mr. Schmitt replaces Dr. Suzy Groden, whose term expired on the last day of February 2012. Passed City of Melrose Page 3 Updated 3/4/2013 4:32 PM Minutes Board of Aldermen February 4, 2013

ORDER-2013-88 Appointment Reappointment of Susan E. Krasco, Assistant City Clerk for a term of one year; said term to expire on the first Monday in February, 2014. Passed

ORDER-2013-87 Appropriation An Appropriation of $20,737.76 out of the Suits and Claims Stabilization Fund 84062-590000 to City Solicitors Suits and Claims Account 011512-544500. Passed

ORDER-2013-24 Request Requesting that an independent consultant be engaged by the City to study and assess water and sewer issues as set forth herein. Recommitted City of Melrose Page 4 Updated 3/4/2013 4:32 PM

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