medford city council agenda october 14, 2014

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Medford City CouncilThe Thirtieth Regular MeetingMedford, Massachusetts

October 14, 2014

City Council

Paul A. Camuso, PresidentRichard F. Caraviello, Vice President

Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr.Adam Knight

Breanna Lungo-KoehnMichael J. MarksRobert M. Penta

Council President, Paul A. Camuso, called the Thirtieth Regular Meeting of theMedford 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 KnightBe It Resolved the Medford City Council extend it's sincere congratulations andpraise 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 citationcommemorating this remarkable achievement.


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14-698-Offered by Couincillor PentaBe It Resolved that a council commendation be sent to Frederick Laskey,Executive Director of the MWRA for receiving the Norman B LeventhalExcellence in City Building Award. Fred was honored the Environmental Awardrecipient for his water protection leadership at the MWRA. The award also

acknowledged Fred's dedication toward our region's environment while providingclean drinking water to communities throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

14-706-Offered by Vice President CaravielloBe It Resolved that the Medford City Council present a citation to commend andcongratulate Bruno Bonaccorsi on his recent achievement award for his 32 yearsof employment with Project Triangle.

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

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

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

14-702-Offered by Councillor Knight

Be it resolved Tufts University provide the Medford City Council with its policygoverning 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 ComplianceBuilding Dept. State Tax IDFire Dept Workmens CompensationPolice Traffic Impact ApplicationHealthTreasurer

14-707-Petition by Robert G. Abruzese, 92 High Street, Medford, MA to address theCity 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 Company21 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 ScheduleNovember 4, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 AM8:00 PM State Election

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