City Council Agenda September 20, 2011
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Medford City Council
The Twenty-Eighth Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts September 20, 2011
City Council
Robert A. Maiocco, President Frederick Dello Russo, Jr., Vice President Mark J. Arena Paul A. Camuso Breanna Lungo-Koehn Michael Marks Robert M. Penta Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Twenty-Eighth Regular Meeting of the Medford City Council to order at 7:00 P.M at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, Medford City Hall. ROLL CALL SALUTE TO THE FLAG RECORDS The Records of the Meeting of August 16, 2011 were passed to Councillor Arena. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 11-579-Offered by President Maiocco Be it Resolved that the Medford City Council offer its sincere condolences to the family of Rev. Francis J. Nicholson on his recent passing. Rev Nicholson is the brother of Rosemary Nicholson and former Medford City Manager James Nicholson of Medford. 11-580-Offered by President Maiocco and Councillor Arena Be it Resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Richard L. DeNoyer on his induction as Commander-in-Chief of the V. F. W. at the National Convention held August 26, 2011 in Boston. Commander DeNoyer is a life member of the Medford VFW Post #1012. 11-590-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be it Resolved that the issue of trash be discussed.
11-591-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be it Resolved that the DPW Director update the council on the policy with regard to bulk items being dumped around the City of Medford. It seems like a common occurrence that has become a problem which is blighting our community. 11-592-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that City Councillor remarks be discussed 11-593-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that since the City has accepted section 19 of the state's new health care options under Planned Design and since the City has signed a six and a half year contract with municipal unions and since the state has offered workshops explaining what is being offered after the City signed on to the section 19 provision, a city representative now needs to present to the council and our citizens just what the city has gained and what has the employees gained in this 6 and a half year deal. 11-594-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that the McGlynn proposed 7.5 million dollar Governors Avenue garage be discussed as it relates to the public meeting of last week.
PETITIONS PRESENTATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS 11-581Petition for Taxi Operator License by Virginia Claire Gorham, 21 Whittier Rd, Wakefield, MA On File CORI Police Dept.
11-582Petition for Taxi Operator License by Robert John Keating, 32 Walsh Ave, Stoneham, MA On File CORI Police Dept.
11-583Petition for Taxi Operator License by Imran Pithawala, 362 Ridge Ave, Apt #137, Cambridge, MA On File 2
CORI
Police Dept.
11-584Petition by Joseph Viglione, 59 Garfield Ave, Medford, MA to address the Council about The lack of outreach and membership of TV3 11-586Petition for Common Victualler License by Alvaro Sandoval, 37 Alton St., Arlington, MA for Tenoch Mexican Food Corp., 24 Riverside Avenue, Medford. ON FILE Corp. papers Business Certificate #094 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Traffic Impact Health Treasurer/Collector State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmen’s Compensation
11-587Petition for Class II Auto Sales by Bonnie Zingler, for Car Group Holdings, LLC dba Webuyanycar.com at 367 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA ON FILE Corp. papers Business Certificate #208 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Traffic Impact Bond Treasurer/Collector State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmen’s Compensation
11-588Petition for Common Victualler License by Ioannis Raftelis, 35 Fairfax St, Somerville, MA for Primo Pizza, 219 Middlesex Ave, Medford, MA ON FILE Business Certificate #223 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Traffic Impact Health Treasurer/Collector State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmen’s Compensation
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11-589Petition for Common Victualler License by Kostas Stamatis, 11 Hillsdale Rd, Somerville, MA For Hillside Café, 283 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA ON FILE Business Certificate #216 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Traffic Impact Health Treasurer/Collector State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmen’s Compensation
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 11-595REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE FROM LAW DEPARTMENT CLAIMS OVER $1,000.00 ACCOUNT #010-151-5762 Date: September 14, 2011 To: The President and Members of the Honorable Medford City Council Fr: Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor Claimant Name: Madeline Desesa - File #08-92 Date of Accident: July 31, 2008 Date of Settlement: July 11, 2011 Date of Trial Result: NA Amount of Request: $5,900.00 Claimant’s Attorney: Ralph N. Cecere Description of Alleged Claim: The claimant, Madeline Desesa, then age 78, of 100 Damon Road, Medford, MA, seeks compensation for injuries she suffered as a result of an alleged sidewalk defect at or near 116 Forest Street, Medford, MA on July 11, 2008. As a result of her fall, she suffered multiple abrasions and contusions to her face. She broke her nose and suffered a fracture of the radius of the right wrist. She was taken by ambulance to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital where she received immediate treatment for her injuries. She was later seen by various doctors and medical facilities. Her medical bills were in excess of $7,000.00. The necessary Releases have been obtained from the claimant. Breakdown to Amount Requested: Medical Cost: Lost Wages: Property Damage: Other: $7,322.620-0-0-04
Total Settlement:
$5,900.00 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 11-078 MGL Chapter 32B, Section 18 Eligible retirees Enroll Medicare part B IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL 11.450 MARCH 1, 2011 MARCH 8, 2011 TABLED TABLED
Support House Bill 52 - Hearing Aids for children IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 24, 2011 SECTION 22
11.486
Amendments to Appendix A Fee Schedule IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 14, 2011 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE TABLED
Reports Due/ Deadlines 11-099-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation A-Tech, 67 Mystic Ave, Sept 20, 2011 Records: The Records of the meeting of August 16, 2011 were passed to Councillor Arena. Adjournment:
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The Twenty-Eighth Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts September 20, 2011
City Council
Robert A. Maiocco, President Frederick Dello Russo, Jr., Vice President Mark J. Arena Paul A. Camuso Breanna Lungo-Koehn Michael Marks Robert M. Penta Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Twenty-Eighth Regular Meeting of the Medford City Council to order at 7:00 P.M at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, Medford City Hall. ROLL CALL SALUTE TO THE FLAG RECORDS The Records of the Meeting of August 16, 2011 were passed to Councillor Arena. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 11-579-Offered by President Maiocco Be it Resolved that the Medford City Council offer its sincere condolences to the family of Rev. Francis J. Nicholson on his recent passing. Rev Nicholson is the brother of Rosemary Nicholson and former Medford City Manager James Nicholson of Medford. 11-580-Offered by President Maiocco and Councillor Arena Be it Resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Richard L. DeNoyer on his induction as Commander-in-Chief of the V. F. W. at the National Convention held August 26, 2011 in Boston. Commander DeNoyer is a life member of the Medford VFW Post #1012. 11-590-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be it Resolved that the issue of trash be discussed.
11-591-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be it Resolved that the DPW Director update the council on the policy with regard to bulk items being dumped around the City of Medford. It seems like a common occurrence that has become a problem which is blighting our community. 11-592-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that City Councillor remarks be discussed 11-593-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that since the City has accepted section 19 of the state's new health care options under Planned Design and since the City has signed a six and a half year contract with municipal unions and since the state has offered workshops explaining what is being offered after the City signed on to the section 19 provision, a city representative now needs to present to the council and our citizens just what the city has gained and what has the employees gained in this 6 and a half year deal. 11-594-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that the McGlynn proposed 7.5 million dollar Governors Avenue garage be discussed as it relates to the public meeting of last week.
PETITIONS PRESENTATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS 11-581Petition for Taxi Operator License by Virginia Claire Gorham, 21 Whittier Rd, Wakefield, MA On File CORI Police Dept.
11-582Petition for Taxi Operator License by Robert John Keating, 32 Walsh Ave, Stoneham, MA On File CORI Police Dept.
11-583Petition for Taxi Operator License by Imran Pithawala, 362 Ridge Ave, Apt #137, Cambridge, MA On File 2
CORI
Police Dept.
11-584Petition by Joseph Viglione, 59 Garfield Ave, Medford, MA to address the Council about The lack of outreach and membership of TV3 11-586Petition for Common Victualler License by Alvaro Sandoval, 37 Alton St., Arlington, MA for Tenoch Mexican Food Corp., 24 Riverside Avenue, Medford. ON FILE Corp. papers Business Certificate #094 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Traffic Impact Health Treasurer/Collector State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmen’s Compensation
11-587Petition for Class II Auto Sales by Bonnie Zingler, for Car Group Holdings, LLC dba Webuyanycar.com at 367 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA ON FILE Corp. papers Business Certificate #208 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Traffic Impact Bond Treasurer/Collector State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmen’s Compensation
11-588Petition for Common Victualler License by Ioannis Raftelis, 35 Fairfax St, Somerville, MA for Primo Pizza, 219 Middlesex Ave, Medford, MA ON FILE Business Certificate #223 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Traffic Impact Health Treasurer/Collector State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmen’s Compensation
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11-589Petition for Common Victualler License by Kostas Stamatis, 11 Hillsdale Rd, Somerville, MA For Hillside Café, 283 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA ON FILE Business Certificate #216 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Traffic Impact Health Treasurer/Collector State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmen’s Compensation
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 11-595REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE FROM LAW DEPARTMENT CLAIMS OVER $1,000.00 ACCOUNT #010-151-5762 Date: September 14, 2011 To: The President and Members of the Honorable Medford City Council Fr: Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor Claimant Name: Madeline Desesa - File #08-92 Date of Accident: July 31, 2008 Date of Settlement: July 11, 2011 Date of Trial Result: NA Amount of Request: $5,900.00 Claimant’s Attorney: Ralph N. Cecere Description of Alleged Claim: The claimant, Madeline Desesa, then age 78, of 100 Damon Road, Medford, MA, seeks compensation for injuries she suffered as a result of an alleged sidewalk defect at or near 116 Forest Street, Medford, MA on July 11, 2008. As a result of her fall, she suffered multiple abrasions and contusions to her face. She broke her nose and suffered a fracture of the radius of the right wrist. She was taken by ambulance to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital where she received immediate treatment for her injuries. She was later seen by various doctors and medical facilities. Her medical bills were in excess of $7,000.00. The necessary Releases have been obtained from the claimant. Breakdown to Amount Requested: Medical Cost: Lost Wages: Property Damage: Other: $7,322.620-0-0-04
Total Settlement:
$5,900.00 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 11-078 MGL Chapter 32B, Section 18 Eligible retirees Enroll Medicare part B IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL 11.450 MARCH 1, 2011 MARCH 8, 2011 TABLED TABLED
Support House Bill 52 - Hearing Aids for children IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 24, 2011 SECTION 22
11.486
Amendments to Appendix A Fee Schedule IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 14, 2011 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE TABLED
Reports Due/ Deadlines 11-099-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation A-Tech, 67 Mystic Ave, Sept 20, 2011 Records: The Records of the meeting of August 16, 2011 were passed to Councillor Arena. Adjournment:
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