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Medford City Council

The Thirtieth Regular Meeting
Medford, Massachusetts
October 14, 2014

City Council

Paul A. Camuso, President
Richard F. Caraviello, Vice President
Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr.
Adam Knight
Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Michael J. Marks
Robert M. Penta

Council President, Paul A. Camuso, called the Thirtieth 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 October 7, 2014 were passed to Vice President Caraviello.


MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS


14-697-Offered by Councillor Knight
Be It Resolved the Medford City Council extend it's sincere congratulations and
praise to Anthony Petrelis on being named the Milken Educator Award Recipient;

Be it further resolved whereas Mr.Petrelis is one of only 40 recipients Nationwide,
and the only Massachusetts based educator to receive this distinguished award,
the Medford City Council present Mr. Petrelis with a congratulatory citation
commemorating this remarkable achievement.
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14-698-Offered by Couincillor Penta
Be It Resolved that a council commendation be sent to Frederick Laskey,
Executive Director of the MWRA for receiving the Norman B Leventhal
Excellence in City Building Award. Fred was honored the Environmental Award
recipient for his water protection leadership at the MWRA. The award also
acknowledged Fred's dedication toward our region's environment while providing
clean drinking water to communities throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

14-706-Offered by Vice President Caraviello
Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council present a citation to commend and
congratulate Bruno Bonaccorsi on his recent achievement award for his 32 years
of employment with Project Triangle.

14-699-Offered by Councillor Knight
Be It Resolved that Waste Management perform a comprehensive inspection of
their vehicles used for trash and recycling pick-up in the City of Medford.

14-700-Offered by Councillor Penta
Be It Resolved that in the interest of public safety for bicyclists and the driving
public, a state law proposal be forwarded to our state legislature regarding such
matter. A further explanation to be furnished at the council meeting.

14-701-Offered by Councillor Penta
Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council take an official position on Mayor
McGlynn's one size fits all "pay to park" contract since in fact the council found
about the signing by a press release.

14-702-Offered by Councillor Knight
Be it resolved Tufts University provide the Medford City Council with its policy
governing the handling of on-campus sexual assault.


PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS

14-703-
Petition by Joseph Pierre, 194 Harvard St, Medford, MA for City Wide Taxi, Inc.,
40 Canal Street, Medford to Upgrade cab 14

From:
1999 Ford Vin No. 2MEFM75WOXX683705

TO: 2007 Ford Vin No. 2FAHP71W87X136369

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14-704-
Petition for Common Victualler License by Sohel Parvej, 599 Broadway, Everett,
MA 02149 for SRH Traders, Inc. dba DEs Convenience at 308 Salem Street,
Medford.
ON FILE
Business Certificate #327 Letter of Compliance
Building Dept. State Tax ID
Fire Dept Workmens Compensation
Police Traffic Impact Application
Health
Treasurer

14-707-
Petition by Robert G. Abruzese, 92 High Street, Medford, MA to address the
City Council about the mailing for the Oct 28, 2014 hearing for Kohls hours


COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

14-705-
October 8, 2014

TO: President Paul Camuso and
Members of the Medford City Council

FROM: Mayor Michael J. McGlynn

RE: Easement to Massachusetts Electric Company
21 James Street, Medford, MA

Dear Mr. President and Members of the Council:

I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the grant of the
attached easement to the Massachusetts Electric Company.

The purpose of this easement is to provide electric service and the transmission of data to
serve the Department of Public Works facility that is being constructed on James Street.

I am attaching a copy of the proposed easement to this request.

Respectfully Submitted,
(Signature file/paper)
Mayor Michael J. McGlynn
Enc
MJM/mr

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS


13-633 Acceptance of G.L.C. 48 59B, 59C, 59D establish Reserve Fire Force

IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED


14-540 Show Cause Hearing CTC Gold Refinery, 6 Salem St

IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 2014

IN CITY COUNCIL JULY 15, 2014 TABLED


14-568 Solicitors Information Channel 3

IN CITY COUNCIL JULY 15, 2014 TABLED

14-599 $62,500 from Water Retained Earnings
$55,500 from Sewer Retained Earnings

IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 12, 2014 TABLED



PUBLIC PARTICIPATION


COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE

Reports Due / Deadlines

Records:

The Records of October 7, 2014 passed to Vice President Caraviello.


Adjournment:



2014 Election Schedule
November 4, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 AM 8:00 PM State Election