Medford City Council

The Thirty-Fourth Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts November 1, 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 Thirty-Fourth 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 Tabled Records of the October 18, 2011 Meeting were passed to Councillor Penta. The Records of the Meeting of October 25, 2011 were passed to Councillor Arena. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 11-685-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be it Resolved that the Mayor update the Medford City Council with regard to the potential replacement of the technology within all of our schools. It would be helpful to find out the extent of the project and a time frame as the council tries to piece together the needs of this community along with capital improvements. Having went to visit the Andrews recently and witnessing first hand the lack of computers in the computer lab was disturbing and frustrating . 11-686-Offered by President Maiocco Be it Resolved that the Medford City Council offer its sincere condolences to the family of Michael F. Davenport on his recent passing. Mike was a long time Medford resident and active in many organizations and activities at the St Raphael parish

11-687-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that the issue of new police cruisers be discussed 11-688-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that the issue of a long range, well-balanced technology upgrading for our schools, police, fire and municipal buildings be discussed 11-689-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved since bus stops play an intrical part of a Medford Square re-development, their locations as to future placements be discussed. 11-690-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved since the proposed $8.5 million Governor's Ave parking garage has caused community controversary as an election issue, the proposal deserves final comment before the Nov.8th election.

PETITIONS PRESENTATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS 11-691Petition by Robert Cappucci for a presentation on Agenda 21 (the U.N.) ICLEI, Sustained Development. 11-692Petition for Taxi Operator License by Fred Momplaisir, 387 Main Street , #1, Medford, MA ON FILE CORI Police Dept.

11-693Petition for Taxi Operator License by William J. Jean, 54 Baldwin Avenue, Apt 1, Everett, MA 02149 ON FILE CORI Police Dept.

11-694Petition for Taxi Owner License by William J. Jean for William Cab, 407 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA ON FILE Business Certificate # 257 CORI Police Dept Inspection Weights & Measures State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmens Compensation 2

Registration 2003 Crovic

Application Petition

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 11-695REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE FROM LAW DEPARTMENT CLAIMS OVER $1,000.00 ACCOUNT #010-151-5762 Date: October 24, 2011 To: Fr: The President and Members of the Honorable Medford City Council Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

Claimant Name: Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp. -File #09-38 Date of Accident: March 2, 2009 Date of Settlement: October 1, 2011 Date of Trial Result: NA Amount of Request: $3,000.00 Claimants Attorney:David H. Stillman Description of Alleged Claim: In this subrogation case, the claimant insurer, Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp., seeks reimbursement for payments made to its insured, James McGaffigan, 34 Lund Road, Medford, MA, when his vehicle [a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado] was struck by a City of Medford DPW truck driven by Edward Linehan. The accident occurred on March 2, 2009, in the vicinity of 34 Lund Road, Medford. The total damages paid by Plymouth Rock Assurance to its insured was $3,807.46. The necessary Releases have been obtained from the claimant. Breakdown to Amount Requested: Medical Cost: Lost Wages: Property Damage: Other: Total Settlement: -0-0$3,807.46 -0$3,000.00

11-696REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE FROM LAW DEPARTMENT CLAIMS OVER $1,000.00 ACCOUNT #010-151-5762 Date: October 24, 2011 To: Fr: The President and Members of the Honorable Medford City Council Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

Claimant Name: Harleysville Insurance Company-File #11-18 Date of Accident: December 8, 2010 Date of Settlement: October 1, 2011 Date of Trial Result: NA Amount of Request: $4,000.00 Claimants Attorney:None Description of Alleged Claim: In this subrogation case, the claimant insurer, Harleysville Insurance Company, seeks reimbursement for payments made to its insured, Kathleen Freitas, 57 Westwood Road, Medford, MA, when her vehicle was struck by a City of Medford Fire truck driven by Michael Endicott. The accident occurred on December 8, 2010, in the vicinity of Salem and Futon Street, Medford, MA. The total damages paid by Harleysville Insurance Company to its insured was $5,432.99. The necessary Releases have been obtained from the claimant. Breakdown to Amount Requested: Medical Cost: Lost Wages: Property Damage: Other: Total Settlement: -0-0$5,432.99 -0$4,000.00

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 TABLED

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Taxi Operator License Virginia C. Gorham IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TABLED

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Taxi Operator License Imran Pithawala IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TABLED

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due/ Deadlines 11-099-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation A-Tech, 67 Mystic Ave, Sept 20, 2011 11-631-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation Burger King 383 Mystic Ave April 24, 2012 Records: The Tabled Records of the October 18, 2011 Meeting were passed to Councillor Penta. The Records of the meeting of October 25, 2011 were passed to Councillor Arena. 5

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