medford city council regular meeting february 18, 2014

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Medford City CouncilThe Sixth Regular MeetingMedford, Massachusetts

February 18, 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 Sixth Regular Meeting of the MedfordCity 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 February 11, 2014 were passed to Vice President Caraviello.

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

14-072- Offered by Councillor Knight.Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council hold no less than three communitymeetings to gather input and feedback from residents regarding priorities of theMedford City Council for the 2014-2015 term.

Be it further resolved that no less than one of these meetings be held at each ofthe following locations:

1. West Medford Community Center2. South Medford Fire Station3. City Council Chambers.


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14-075- Offered by Councillor PentaBe It Resolved that the use of freedom of information request be discussed.

14-076- Offered by Councillor MarksBe it resolved that the hand delivered circulars by Boston Globe Direct be

discussed.

PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS

14-073-Petition by Laura Albano, 64 Bristol Road, Medford, MA to address the traffic onWarner and Boston Ave.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

14-074- February 12, 2014

To: The President and Members of the Medford City Council

From: Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

Re: Loan Order- Brooks Estate and Road Project

Dear Mr. President and City Councilors:

I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the followingLoan Order:CITY OF MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

LOAN ORDER(Brooks Estate and Road Project)

BE IT ORDERED: That the sum of $3,500,000 be and hereby is appropriated to paycosts of rehabilitation and construction of the so-called Brooks Estate property andentrance road, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and thatto raise this appropriation, the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, isauthorized to borrow said sum and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor in the

aggregate principal amount of $3,500,000 and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7, of theMassachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or pursuant to any otherenabling authority.

AND FURTHER ORDERED : That the City Treasurer is authorized to file anapplication with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Finance OversightBoard to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any and all bonds or notes ofthe City authorized by this vote or pursuant to any prior vote of the City, and in


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connection therewith, to provide such information and execute such documents as theMunicipal Finance Oversight Board of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts mayrequire.

Very truly yours(SIGNATURE FILE/PAPER)

Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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

IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED

13 -757 Taxi Operator License Frantz Francois

IN CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 19, 2013 TABLED

13 -778 Dr. W. Wood Discuss Casinos

IN CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 11, 2013 TABLED

14-044 Loan Order MHS Boiler Replacement Project

IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 28, 2014 PASSED FIRSTREADING

ADVERTISED FEBRUARY 13, 2014 MEDFORD TRANSCRIPT

14 -060 Commonwealth Transportation Bond Bill

IN CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 4, 2014 TABLED

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE

Reports Due / Deadlines

12-507-Traffic Commission Review traffic patterns Winthrop Street rotary & Rural Avenue


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Records:

The Records of February 11, 2014 were passed to Vice President Caraviello .

Adjournment:

medford city council regular meeting february 18, 2014

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