Kimberly Vandiver
Service
| Body | Seat | Role | From | To | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Council | Ward 5 | member | 2024-01-08 | 2026-09-08 | 65 |
| Appropriations & Oversight Committee | Ward 5 | member | 2024-01-22 | 2025-12-04 | 52 |
| Finance Committee | vice-chair | 2024-01-22 | 2024-10-21 | 11 | |
| Legal & Legislative Committee | Ward 5 | member | 2024-01-22 | 2026-09-03 | 23 |
| Health, Education & Welfare Committee | member | 2024-02-12 | 2024-12-09 | 9 | |
| Public Works Committee | chair | 2024-02-20 | 2024-12-02 | 3 | |
| Public Service Committee | member | 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-12 | 1 | |
| Boards & Commissions Committee | chair | 2025-01-13 | 2025-11-17 | 12 | |
| Protection & License Committee | Ward 5 | member | 2025-01-13 | 2025-11-17 | 8 |
| City Council Caucus | Ward 5 | member | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 1 |
| Appropriations & Oversight Committee | vice-chair | 2026-01-20 | 2026-09-03 | 19 | |
| Boards & Commissions Committee | vice-chair | 2026-01-20 | 2026-08-10 | 9 | |
| City Council with School Committee | Ward 5 | member | 2026-05-11 | 2026-05-11 | 1 |
| Public Works Committee | member | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 | 1 |
Votes
yes
· Passed ·
Acceptance of Donated Parcel for Conservation Purposes
yes
· Passed ·
New Common Victualler License for Slurp Noodle Restaurant
yes
· Place on File ·
Informational Order - Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Review Draft
yes
· Passed ·
Acceptance of a Massachusetts Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Fund Grant in the amount of $51,300.
yes
· Hold in Committee ·
Appointment of Megan Britt, 79 Burrell Street, to the Liquor Licensing Commission for a six-year term, said term to expire the first Monday of June 2032.
yes
· Place on File ·
18 Tremont Street - Install 1 JO Pole on Tremont Street with a riser to provide electric service for a new customer at 18 Tremont Street in Melrose.
yes
· Place on File ·
Lake Ave - WR 31359974 National Grid to Install underground utilities on Lake Ave.
yes
· Immediate Consideration ·
No# 31198560 Vine Street - National Grid to install 1 JO pole on Vine Street beginning at a point approximately 0 feet of the centerline of the intersection of Vine St and Essex Street and continuing approximately 35 feet in a south-east direction.
yes
· Refer to Committee ·
Acceptance of a State Earmark in the amount of $100,000 for public safety and emergency medical equipment.
yes
· Refer to Committee ·
Acceptance of a State Earmark in the amount of $100,000 for the maintenance and repair of benches and bus shelters at MBTA bus stops in the City of Melrose.
yes
· Refer to Committee ·
Appointment of Lauren Maguire, 32 Albert Street, to the Historic District Commission, for a term of three years, said term to expire last day of February 2029.
yes
· Refer to Committee ·
Appointment of Liz Ryan, 17 East Highland Street, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member, for a two-year term set to expire on the last day of February 2028.
yes
· Recommend ·
Acceptance of a Massachusetts Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Fund Grant in the amount of $51,300.
yes
· Approve ·
Legal & Legislative Committee Meeting August 10, 2026 7:10 PM
yes
· Adjourn ·
ADJOURNMENT
yes
· Place on File (to city council) ·
Informational Order - Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Review Draft
yes
· Approve ·
Public Works Committee Meeting April 28, 2025 7:00 PM
yes
· Passed ·
Grant of Easement for 204 Tremont Street
yes
· Passed ·
Acceptance of Revised Easement at 105 Walton Park in Melrose
On video
▶ 2026-08-17
I'll just repeat since it was-- I brought up a different issue last time, which was whether we would be repaid, given issues with other grants. I've not done any follow-up. If any other councilors have anything to add about that, that...
▶ 2026-08-17
Mr. President, I'd like to seek immediate consideration for this order for the purpose of scheduling a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00 PM.
▶ 2026-08-17
Motion to set a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00 PM.
▶ 2026-08-17
Mr. President, I'd also motion for immediate consideration for this petition.
▶ 2026-08-17
Okay, and I would like to motion to schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00 PM.
▶ 2026-08-17
This comes from boards and commissions with a recommendation to approve. At this time, I make that motion.
▶ 2026-08-17
I'd like to make one further amendment to more clearly state what I was intending when I made an amendment in the previous meeting. So, I would like to motion to amend B to IV to state other kennels, including veterinary kennels and
▶ 2026-08-17
breeding kennels, are not permitted.
▶ 2026-08-17
That's the entirety of my amendment rather than the previous bit that was included.
▶ 2026-08-17
Absolutely. It is, "Other kennels, including veterinary kennels and breeding kennels, are not permitted."