Medford City Council Agenda 5.08.07
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City Council Agenda 05/08/2007 Printer-Friendly Version clip_image002.jpg Medford City Council The Sixteenth Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts May 8, 2007, # # City Council President Robert M. Maiocco Vice President Breanna Lungo Stephanie Muccini Burke Paul A. Camuso Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr. Michael J. Marks Robert M. Penta # Robert A. Maiocco, Council President called the Sixteenth Meeting of the Medford City Council at 7:00 P.M. at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, Medford City Hall. ROLL CALL 4 Members Present 1 Absent (Penta, Lungo, Camuso) Councillor Camuso recorded present at 7:10 P.M. # SALUTE TO THE FLAG # RECORDS The records of the meeting of May 1, 2007 were passed to Councillor Burke # Those present and seated inside the rail were Edward P. Finn, City Clerk and Lawrence Lepore, City Messenger # Televised by Channel 16-Government Access # Councillor Dello Russo motioned for suspension of the rules to take paper 07-366 out of order-passed # 07-366-Offered by President Maiocco Be it resolved that an update regarding planned Medford High School improvements be given at this time by Mr. Jack Buckley # Addressing the Council-Jack Buckley, Director of Facilities, Medford Public Schools # Upon motion by Councillor Burke to receive and place on file-passed
# Councillor Burke motioned for suspension of the rules to take papers 07-367 and 07-368 out of orderpassed # 07-367-Offered by Councillor Burke, Be it resolved, that the Mayor appropriate monies out of free cash to supplement the police budget in order to add additional RAD classes in the near future as needed. # Upon motion by Councillor Burke-passed # # # # # # # # # 07-368-Offered by Councillor Burke, Whereas, a community police meeting was held on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, Whereas, residents voiced concerns about the lighting issues in the neighborhood, Be it resolved, that the Electric Department, in conjunction with the police/fire departments, consider performing an inspection, by area, on all lights in the area and have Mass Electric (Keyspan) replace all bulbs as soon as possible in the interest of public safety.# Also, that the Mayor consider establishing a form on the city’s website for neighbors to report “lights out” # Upon motion by Councillor Burke-passed # Councillor Burke motioned to revert back to regular order of business-passed # # HEARINGS # 07-330 # LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITS # MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS # CITY CLERK’S OFFICE # You are hereby notified that by order of the Medford City Council, a Public Hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts at 7:00 P.M., on TUESDAY, May 8, 2007 on a petition by National Grid (Mass Electric) for permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public or ways hereinafter named. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it may be granted permission
to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity. Said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked National Grid WR#1806593 Dated1/16/07. The following are the streets and highways referred to: # Locust Street=-Installation of +/- 4’ conduits # Approved – Chief Engineer w/provision that all City Property disturbed shall be restored to City Standards. The contractor is responsible for the removal of double poles, restoration of disturbed areas and removal of all debris # Approved - Supt. of Wires # Call 781-393-2501 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #781-393-2516 # s/ Edward P. Finn City Clerk Plans can be viewed in City Clerk’s Office 781-393-2425 # Those in Favor-Vlad Veris, National Grid Those in Opposition-None This portion of the hearing closed # Upon motion by Councillor Camuso-Granted # Councillor Burke motioned to take 07-284 and 07-301 out of unfinished business-passed # # # 07-284-###################### LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITS RELOCATION OF 4 JO POLES WINTHROP ST. # IN COUNCIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED # Upon motion by Councillor Burke-Granted # 07-301# Special Permit Public Hearing Extended Hours of Operation EXXON-Mobil TABLED
IN COUNIL APRIL 10, 2007 # Addressing the Council-Amy Rodriguez, Attorney #
Upon motion by Councillor Burke to Table-Tabled # Councillor Burke motioned to revert back to regular order of business-passed # PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILIAR MATTERS # 07-369-Petition by Sentry Motors Inc., 4080 Mystic Valley Parkway for a reversal of sign denial on OCD Application 2007-15 “Primary Sign Exceeds Allowable Use # Addressing the Council-Anthony Capone, Treasurer Sentry Motors Inc # Amended by Councillor Burke, that the petitioner take down the other free standing sign as part of the approval to reverse the sign denial # Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo as amended-Granted, Councillor Camuso Opposed due to many signs at the location # Councillor Burke motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the City Clerk-passed # 07-371-Offered by Councillor Burke Be It Resolved that the City Solicitor provide an update on the status of his reviews of TV-3 Medford # Upon motion by Councillor Burke-passed # 07-370-Offered by Councillor Burke Be It Resolved that the School Department have the debris removed from the practice field adjacent to the storage shed… Further that additional barrels be placed around the soccer fields in order to keep facility clean. # Amended by President Maiocco that the paper be also forwarded to Commissioner of Public Works for his support. # Amended by Councillor Marks that more barrels be placed at the Business Districts and the Parks. # Amended by Councillor Camuso that DPW arranged to have barrels emptied on one day and followed up the next day with street cleaning # Upon motion by Councillor Burke as amended-passed # # 07-372-Offered by Councillor Marks Be It Resolved that the Building Commissioner Paul Mochi report back to the City Council on the change of design at the proposed new Dunkin Donuts site on Mystic Ave. # Amended by Councillor Camuso that the City Solicitor immediately provide his legal opinion on the conditions set forth by the City Council # Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended-passed
# # 07-373Offered by Councillor Marks Be It Resolved that the residents around the Lincoln-Kennedy School be commended for organizing a clean up of the Lincoln-Kennedy School property # Amended by President Maiocco that the Friends of the Mystic Lakes and Brooks Estates be commended as well # Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended-passed # Councillor Burke motioned to take paper 07-262 out of unfinished business-passed # 07-262-#################### Communications from the Mayor, Transfer of Funds, Police Cruiser, Welcome to Medford, WWII Memorial # IN COUNCIL MARCH 9, 2007 TABLED # Amended by Councillor Burke that the Auditor provide the Council with a copy of the City Trial Balance # Amended by Councillor Camuso that the appropriation be earmarked for “Marked Vehicles” # Amended by Councillor Marks that the Mayor report back to the Council again on what the $10,000 is going to be used for # Amended by Councillor Marks that the Mayor report back if the Police Cruiser is going to be fully loaded with new or used parts. # Upon motion by Councillor Camuso as amended on a roll call vote of 4 in the affirmative, 1 in the negative (Marks) and 2 absent (Lungo, Penta)-Passed # COMMITTEE REPORTS # UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. # 06-676 Verizon’s Attempt to reduce time period for franchise # IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 TABLED # 06-755 Council endorse letter to State Delegation re; Tax Abatement for Disabled # IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 2006 TABLED # 07-257Petition by Anthony Poccio, 31 Hall St., address Council parking on his street
# IN COUNCIL MARCH 13, 2007 TABLED # 07-262Communications from the Mayor, Transfer of Funds, Police Cruiser, Welcome to Medford, WWII Memorial # IN COUNCIL MARCH 9, 2007 TABLED # 07-301Special Permit Public Hearing Extended Hours of Operation EXXON-Mobil # IN COUNIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED # 07-285-###################### LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITS-HEARING-MASS ELECTRIC/VERIZON-MIDDLESEX AVENUE # IN COUNIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED # 07-286-###################### LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITS RELOCATION OF 4 JO POLES WINTHROP ST. # IN COUNCIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED # 07-332Mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery # IN COUNCIL MAY 1, 2007 TABLED # Public Participation # COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due/ Deadlines 02-430 – Auto Insurance by the Mile 02-542 – Rt. 16 under bridge lighting – from Mystic St. to Mall 04-315 – Three month review Burger King Sept. 1, 2004/Six month Dec., 1, 2004 05-895- Comprehensive Master Wellington Plan-3 months-Jan. 17, 2006 07-072-Intercept Program 07-301-Special Permit Public Hearing Extended Hours EXXONMOBIL 90 Days-7/8/07 # # Records: The Records of the Meeting of May 1, 2007 were passed to Councillor Burke, Councillor Burke amended the records on page 95 on 07-331 after “abstaining from
any vote on this paper” to include “due to potential conflict of interest” Councillor Burke then reviewed as amended the records and found them in order and they be approved-passed # # Adjournment: Councillor Burke motioned that meeting be adjourned at 8:26 P.M. # # A true copy Attest # # Edward P. Finn City Clerk
# Councillor Burke motioned for suspension of the rules to take papers 07-367 and 07-368 out of orderpassed # 07-367-Offered by Councillor Burke, Be it resolved, that the Mayor appropriate monies out of free cash to supplement the police budget in order to add additional RAD classes in the near future as needed. # Upon motion by Councillor Burke-passed # # # # # # # # # 07-368-Offered by Councillor Burke, Whereas, a community police meeting was held on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, Whereas, residents voiced concerns about the lighting issues in the neighborhood, Be it resolved, that the Electric Department, in conjunction with the police/fire departments, consider performing an inspection, by area, on all lights in the area and have Mass Electric (Keyspan) replace all bulbs as soon as possible in the interest of public safety.# Also, that the Mayor consider establishing a form on the city’s website for neighbors to report “lights out” # Upon motion by Councillor Burke-passed # Councillor Burke motioned to revert back to regular order of business-passed # # HEARINGS # 07-330 # LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITS # MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS # CITY CLERK’S OFFICE # You are hereby notified that by order of the Medford City Council, a Public Hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts at 7:00 P.M., on TUESDAY, May 8, 2007 on a petition by National Grid (Mass Electric) for permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public or ways hereinafter named. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it may be granted permission
to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity. Said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked National Grid WR#1806593 Dated1/16/07. The following are the streets and highways referred to: # Locust Street=-Installation of +/- 4’ conduits # Approved – Chief Engineer w/provision that all City Property disturbed shall be restored to City Standards. The contractor is responsible for the removal of double poles, restoration of disturbed areas and removal of all debris # Approved - Supt. of Wires # Call 781-393-2501 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #781-393-2516 # s/ Edward P. Finn City Clerk Plans can be viewed in City Clerk’s Office 781-393-2425 # Those in Favor-Vlad Veris, National Grid Those in Opposition-None This portion of the hearing closed # Upon motion by Councillor Camuso-Granted # Councillor Burke motioned to take 07-284 and 07-301 out of unfinished business-passed # # # 07-284-###################### LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITS RELOCATION OF 4 JO POLES WINTHROP ST. # IN COUNCIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED # Upon motion by Councillor Burke-Granted # 07-301# Special Permit Public Hearing Extended Hours of Operation EXXON-Mobil TABLED
IN COUNIL APRIL 10, 2007 # Addressing the Council-Amy Rodriguez, Attorney #
Upon motion by Councillor Burke to Table-Tabled # Councillor Burke motioned to revert back to regular order of business-passed # PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILIAR MATTERS # 07-369-Petition by Sentry Motors Inc., 4080 Mystic Valley Parkway for a reversal of sign denial on OCD Application 2007-15 “Primary Sign Exceeds Allowable Use # Addressing the Council-Anthony Capone, Treasurer Sentry Motors Inc # Amended by Councillor Burke, that the petitioner take down the other free standing sign as part of the approval to reverse the sign denial # Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo as amended-Granted, Councillor Camuso Opposed due to many signs at the location # Councillor Burke motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the City Clerk-passed # 07-371-Offered by Councillor Burke Be It Resolved that the City Solicitor provide an update on the status of his reviews of TV-3 Medford # Upon motion by Councillor Burke-passed # 07-370-Offered by Councillor Burke Be It Resolved that the School Department have the debris removed from the practice field adjacent to the storage shed… Further that additional barrels be placed around the soccer fields in order to keep facility clean. # Amended by President Maiocco that the paper be also forwarded to Commissioner of Public Works for his support. # Amended by Councillor Marks that more barrels be placed at the Business Districts and the Parks. # Amended by Councillor Camuso that DPW arranged to have barrels emptied on one day and followed up the next day with street cleaning # Upon motion by Councillor Burke as amended-passed # # 07-372-Offered by Councillor Marks Be It Resolved that the Building Commissioner Paul Mochi report back to the City Council on the change of design at the proposed new Dunkin Donuts site on Mystic Ave. # Amended by Councillor Camuso that the City Solicitor immediately provide his legal opinion on the conditions set forth by the City Council # Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended-passed
# # 07-373Offered by Councillor Marks Be It Resolved that the residents around the Lincoln-Kennedy School be commended for organizing a clean up of the Lincoln-Kennedy School property # Amended by President Maiocco that the Friends of the Mystic Lakes and Brooks Estates be commended as well # Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended-passed # Councillor Burke motioned to take paper 07-262 out of unfinished business-passed # 07-262-#################### Communications from the Mayor, Transfer of Funds, Police Cruiser, Welcome to Medford, WWII Memorial # IN COUNCIL MARCH 9, 2007 TABLED # Amended by Councillor Burke that the Auditor provide the Council with a copy of the City Trial Balance # Amended by Councillor Camuso that the appropriation be earmarked for “Marked Vehicles” # Amended by Councillor Marks that the Mayor report back to the Council again on what the $10,000 is going to be used for # Amended by Councillor Marks that the Mayor report back if the Police Cruiser is going to be fully loaded with new or used parts. # Upon motion by Councillor Camuso as amended on a roll call vote of 4 in the affirmative, 1 in the negative (Marks) and 2 absent (Lungo, Penta)-Passed # COMMITTEE REPORTS # UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. # 06-676 Verizon’s Attempt to reduce time period for franchise # IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 TABLED # 06-755 Council endorse letter to State Delegation re; Tax Abatement for Disabled # IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 2006 TABLED # 07-257Petition by Anthony Poccio, 31 Hall St., address Council parking on his street
# IN COUNCIL MARCH 13, 2007 TABLED # 07-262Communications from the Mayor, Transfer of Funds, Police Cruiser, Welcome to Medford, WWII Memorial # IN COUNCIL MARCH 9, 2007 TABLED # 07-301Special Permit Public Hearing Extended Hours of Operation EXXON-Mobil # IN COUNIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED # 07-285-###################### LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITS-HEARING-MASS ELECTRIC/VERIZON-MIDDLESEX AVENUE # IN COUNIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED # 07-286-###################### LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITS RELOCATION OF 4 JO POLES WINTHROP ST. # IN COUNCIL APRIL 10, 2007 TABLED # 07-332Mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery # IN COUNCIL MAY 1, 2007 TABLED # Public Participation # COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due/ Deadlines 02-430 – Auto Insurance by the Mile 02-542 – Rt. 16 under bridge lighting – from Mystic St. to Mall 04-315 – Three month review Burger King Sept. 1, 2004/Six month Dec., 1, 2004 05-895- Comprehensive Master Wellington Plan-3 months-Jan. 17, 2006 07-072-Intercept Program 07-301-Special Permit Public Hearing Extended Hours EXXONMOBIL 90 Days-7/8/07 # # Records: The Records of the Meeting of May 1, 2007 were passed to Councillor Burke, Councillor Burke amended the records on page 95 on 07-331 after “abstaining from
any vote on this paper” to include “due to potential conflict of interest” Councillor Burke then reviewed as amended the records and found them in order and they be approved-passed # # Adjournment: Councillor Burke motioned that meeting be adjourned at 8:26 P.M. # # A true copy Attest # # Edward P. Finn City Clerk
