medford city council regular meeting november 18, 2014

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Medford City CouncilThe Thirty Third Regular MeetingMedford, Massachusetts

November 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 Thirty Third 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 28, 2014 were passed to Councillor Lungo-Koehn.

HEARING14-733

LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUNDCONDUITS

MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

CITY CLERKS OFFICE

You are hereby notified that by order of the Medford City Council, a

Public Hearing will be given at theHoward F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85

George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts at 7:00 P.M., on

TUESDAY, November 18, 2014 on a petition by Comcast of Southern New


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England Inc for permission to lay and maintain underground conduits, manholes,

hand holes, vaults and laterals with wires and cables to be placed therein, under

the surface of the following public way. Said locations to be placed in accordance

with plan titles proposed Comcast Conduit installation P1725 Hall Ave.

Place 1-2 PVC conduit from P1725 Hall Ave across Hall Ave 30 west to a

Comcast vault to be placed on a private property of 75 Governors Ave

..also for permission to lay and maintain underground conduits, manholes,

handholes, vaults, laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public

ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles, equipment and

buildings as it may desire for distributing purposes

ApprovedChief Engineer w/provision that1) No City owned or private utilities

or other structures are adversely impacted. The applicant shall ensure that allsewer, water and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation 2) For roadrestoration, the applicant will match the existing pavement thickness with asphaltbase course and following the 2014/2015 winter season , grind and installpermanent trench pavement 3) Tracer tape shall be placed over the conduit andas built plans shall be delivered to Medford Engineering.

Before beginning work the applicant shall notify Dig Safe and shall obtainapplicable permits from the Engineering Division. The contractor shall utilize Cityof Medford regulations and standards for restoration as well as remove all debrisrelated to its work.

Approved- Supt. of Wires

Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #781-393-2516s/ Edward P. Finn

City ClerkPlans can be viewed in City Clerks Office781-393-2425

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LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUNDCONDUITS

MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

CITY CLERKS OFFICE

You are hereby notified that by order of the Medford City Council, a

Public Hearing will be given at theHoward F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85


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George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts at 7:00 P.M., on

TUESDAY, November 18, 2014 on a petition by Comcast of Southern New

England Inc for permission to lay and maintain underground conduits, manholes,

hand holes, vaults and laterals with wires and cables to be placed therein, under

the surface of the following public way. Said locations to be placed in accordance

with plan titles proposed Comcast Conduit installation P2634 Almont St to Salem

St..

Place 1-3 PVC conduit from P2634 Almont St., along Almont St., 150

south to Salem St., then 150 east on Salem St to the front of #360 Salem St.

..also for permission to lay and maintain underground conduits, manholes,

handholes, vaults, laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public

ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles, equipment and

buildings as it may desire for distributing purposes

ApprovedChief Engineer w/provision that1) No City owned or private utilities or otherstructures are adversely impacted. The applicant shall ensure that all sewer, water anddrain lines are marked prior to any excavation 2) Prior to commencing work, test pitsmust be dug at each crossing of the Verizon communications ductbank and theEngineering Division consulted for directions regarding depth of the conduit 3)For roadrestoration, the applicant will match the existing pavement thickness with asphalt basecourse and following the 2014/2015 winter season , grind and install permanent trenchpavement 4)) Tracer tape shall be placed over the conduit and as built plans shall bedelivered to Medford Engineering.

Before beginning work the applicant shall notify Dig Safe and shall obtainapplicable permits from the Engineering Division. The contractor shall utilize Cityof Medford regulations and standards for restoration as well as remove all debrisrelated to its work.

Approved- Supt. of Wires

Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #781-393-2516s/ Edward P. Finn

City Clerk

Plans can be viewed in City Clerks Office781-393-2425


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MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

14-735-Offered by Councillor PentaBe It Resolved that the Christmas nativity scene be returned to its' Royal House

Park location for the Christmas/New year season.

14-736- Offered by Vice President CaravielloBe It Resolved the City Council offer condolences to the family of Chris Traverswho passed away last week after his battle with ALS.

14-737-Offered by Vice President CaravielloBe It Resolved the City Council discuss the upcoming tree planting by the City ofMedford.

PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS

14-738-Petition for Reversal of Sign Denial by Cambridge Repro-Graphics for PeterDeSisto, Avellinos, 313 Mystic Avenue, Medford OCD application 2014-32second primary sign

14-739-Petition for Taxi Operator License by Esmail A. Hoseen, 157 Pleasant St,Malden, MA Driving for Mass Cab, 121R Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA

ON FILE

CORI Police Dept.

14-740-Petition for Taxi Operator License by Kilsoit P. Glaude, 32 Leyden St Apt 1,Medford, MA Driving for City Wide Taxi, 40 Canal St, Medford, MA

ON FILE

CORI Police Dept.

14-741-Petition for Taxi Operator License by Nicholas Fritz, 443 Rock Valley Ave.,Everett, MA Driving for City Wide Taxi, 40 Canal St, Medford, MA

ON FILE

CORI Police Dept.


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14-742-Petition by Joseph Viglione, 59 Garfield Ave, Medford to address the council onReverse 911 fees

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

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November 14, 2014

To the Honorable Presidentand Members of the Medford City CouncilCity HallMedford, MA 02155

Dear Mr. President and City Councillors:

I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve theappropriation of Certified Free Cash in the amount of One Million, Three Hundred andEighty-Six Thousand Dollars, ($1,386,000) for the following:

PROJECT NAME DESCRIPTION COST

CITY HALL PARAPET WRAP FOR WINTER 20,000

MOSOLEUM STUDY 30,000

EQUIPMENT YARDYR 1 OF 4 PAYMENT LIFTS LEASE+50,000VARIOUS 91,000

3 RETAINING WALLS GOVERNORS/MORGAN/GASTON 250,000

STUMPS & SIDEWALKS 400,000

BUCKET TRUCK YR 1 OF 4 PAYMENT LEASE 65,000

VICTORY-TENNIS & BASKETBALL REPAIR AND SEAL 18,500

MORRISON-BASKETBALL PULVERIZE/NEW 29,000

PLAYSTEAD-TENNIS REPAIR AND SEAL 29,000

MORRISON-TENNIS REPAIR AND SEAL 39,000

DUGGER-BASKETBALL PULVERIZE/NEW 48,000

DUGGER-TENNIS REPAIR AND SEAL 77,000

HARRIS-BASKETBALL & TENNIS PULVERIZE/NEW 80,000

CITY HALL FIRE ALARM UPGRADE TO SYSTEM 12,000

PADS FOR FIRE ALARM INSTALL CITYWIDE 22,000

LED CONVERSION MEDFORD SQUARE 30,000

ANIMAL VAN YR 1 OF 4 PAYMENT LEASE 10,500

HISTORICAL MATCHING GRANT CURRENT $15K; PENDING $20K 35,000

CITY COMPUTER REFRESH 30,000

BICYCLE LANES 25,000


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PROJECT NAME DESCRIPTION COST

PUBLIC ART/FUNDS FOR MPS STUDENT PROJECT 25,000

SECURITY CAMERAS- COMMERCIAL ST ETC. 10,000

PLANS FOR HDQT RENOVATION $63,000 REMAINING FROM ORIGINAL 17,000

SPEED HUMPS-MOVABLE 28' & 32'-Temp 15k +8k perm 23,000

CRUISERS 40,000NEW PLAQUES VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK 30,000

TOTAL 1,386,000

The balance in certified free cash prior to this vote is $7,594,183.

Sincerely,(SIGNATURE FILE/PAPER)Michael J. McGlynn, MAYOR

MJM:lmc

14-744-November 14, 2014

To the Honorable Presidentand Members of the Medford City CouncilCity HallMedford, MA 02155

Dear Mr. President and City Councillors:

I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve theappropriation of Certified Free Cash in the amount of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000)for structural repairs to the Carriage House in addition to various roofing and sprinklerrepairs at the Brooks Estate. A representative from M-BELT will be in attendance toanswer any questions you may have.

Sincerely,(SIGNATUR FILE/PAPER)

Michael J. McGlynn, MAYORMJM:lmc


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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

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE

Reports Due / Deadlines

Records:

The Records of October 28, 2014 passed to Councillor Lungo-Koehn.

Adjournment:

Medford City Council Meeting ScheduleNovember 25, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 PMDecember 2, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 PM

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