January 8, 2008 Medford City Council The First Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts January 8, 2008 Qualifying of Oath Alfred Pompeo, School Committee Paul Camuso, Council Michael Marks, Council Robert Penta, Council Stephanie M. Burke, Council Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Council City Council President Stephanie Muccini Burke Vice President Breanna Lungo-Koehn Paul A. Camuso Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr. Robert A. Maiocco Michael J. Marks Robert M. Penta City Clerk Edward P. Finn the First Meeting of the Medford City Council at 7:00 P.M. at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, Medford City Hall. ROLL CALL 7 Members Present SALUTE TO THE FLAG RECORDS The records of the meeting of December 18, 2007 were passed to Councillor Lungo-Koehn Those present and seated inside the rail were Dorothy Donehey, Asst. City Clerk and Lawrence Lepore, City Messenger Televised by Channel 16-Government Access 08-001- Election of a Council President for 2008 Councillor Lungo-Koehn nominated Stephanie Muccini Burke, seconded by Councillor Penta. Councillor Maiocco motioned that nominations be closed Roll Call Vote 7 in the affirmative for Stephanie Muccini Burke and 0 for no one else City Clerk/Justice of the Peace Edward P. Finn administered the Oath of Office to Elected President Stephanie Muccini Burke President Burke at this time assumed the chair 08-002-Election of a Council Vice President for 2008 Councillor Penta nominated Breanna Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Camuso, Councillor Camuso motioned that nominations be closed. Roll Call Vote 7 in the affirmative for Breanna Lungo-Koehn and 0 for no one else. City Clerk/Justice of the Peace Edward P. Finn administered the Oath of Office to Elected Vice President Breanna Lungo-Koehn. At this time Assistant City Clerk Dorothy Donehey was excused from the meeting as the City Clerk. Edward Finn assumed his position. 08-003-Election of City Messenger for 2008 and 2009 Administration of Oath to City Messenger Councillor Camuso nominated Lawrence Lepore, seconded by Councillor Dello Russo, Councillor Dello Russo that nominations be closed City Clerk/Justice of the Peace Edward P. Finn administered the Oath of Office to Elected City Messenger Lawrence Lepore 08-004- Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be it resolved that the Standing Committee Rules be adopted as the Standing Rules of the City Council insofar as they are applicable. Upon motion by Vice President Lungo-Koehn-passed 08-005- Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be it resolved that the City Council transfers all papers in committees or on the Table from the 2007 Council to the 2008 Council. Upon motion by Vice President Lungo-Koehn-passed PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS 08-007-Petition by Joseph Tran, 266 Common St., Quincy for reversal of sign denials on OCD applications 2007-54D (Secondary sign does not meet requirements), 2007-54C (Secondary sign not allowed) and 2007-54G (Does not meet requirements for Secondary sign) all for the property located at 214 A Middlesex Ave., Medford (Joseph’s Dry Cleaners) Upon motion by Councillor Penta-Granted 08-008-Petition by Jeremy Waycott, Arnco Sign Company, 1133 So. Broad St., Wallingford Ct. for a reversal of sign denial on OCD Application 2007-56C (Exceeds the number of signs allowed) for the location at 567 Fellsway Amended by Councillor Marks that the Free Standing Sign must be off the public sidewalk so pedestrians can traverse Vice President Lungo-Koehn abstained for voting due personal reasons Upon motion by Councillor Penta as amended-Granted 08-009-Petition by Brian Barrett, 17 Playstead Rd., Medford for a reversal of sign denial on OCD applications 2007-55A (Roof Sign not allowed), 2007-55B (Does not meet requirements for secondary sign) Upon motion by Councillor Penta-Granted 08-010-Petition by Patricia Weld, 47 Hancock Ave., to address Council on parking problems and streets not being plowed like they use to be. Councillor Dello Russo motioned to table the matter-Tabled 08-011-Petition by Suzanne O’Neill, 44 Wareham St., to address the Council looking for a public apology. Ms. O’Neil submitted a video tape and written statement which she read to the Council and public Upon motion by Councillor Camuso that petition be received and placed on file-passed MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 08-013-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be it resolved that a larger plow be assigned to Willis Ave for up coming snow storms. Amended by Councillor Marks that the DPW Commissioner report back to the Council the number of plows used by the City, the size of each plow/vehicle and location usually assigned Upon motion by Vice President Lungo-Koehn that the paper be referred to the Mayor and the Sub Committee on Public Works-passed 08-014-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be it resolved that during our next snow storm, Medford residents get a reverse 911 call, reminding everyone to shovel their sidewalk. Amended by Councillor Camuso that the DPW Commissioner put the message on TV-3, TV-15 and 16. Upon motion buy Vice President Lungo-Koehn on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 in the negative (Camuso)-passed Councillor Camuso motioned to severe the following amendments-passed Amended by Councillor Penta that the President call a Committee of the Whole Meeting at the DPW Yard with the DPW Commissioner along with a list of needs to review the entire yard from equipment, plows, facility and safety. Councillor Penta motioned for a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-Amendment Passed Amended by Councillor Penta that the President call an onsite meeting with the 911 Officer and the Chief of Police to determine the proper method in distributing resident calls. Councillor Penta motioned for a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-Amendment Passed Councillor Dello Russo motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the City Clerk-passed 08-015-Offered by Councillor Dello Russo Be It Resolved that the City Council offer its sincere condolences to the family of Remy Sharrillo on the occasion of his recent passing. Mr. Sharillio was a life long citizen of Medford and life member of the Medford Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo-passed 08-016-Offered by Councillor Dello Russo Be It Resolved that the City Auditor report to the Council the status of the City’s Finances in light of recent severe weather, weekend snow storms and cold temperatures. Amended by Councillor Camuso that the Mayor look into collaborating with surrounding communities on group purchases for sand and salt, equipment, vehicle and health insurances. Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo as amended-passed 08-017-Offered by Councillor Marks Be It Resolved that the Cable Rates be discussed A mended by Councillor Marks that the Mayor pursues other cable providers such as Verizon or RCN to provide competitive rates for the Medford Cable subscribers. Amended by Councillor Maiocco that the Council arraigns for Verizon to come before the City Council at an upcoming Council Meeting to inform what Verizon has to offer the public as far a cable programming. Amended by Councillor Maiocco that the City Solicitor provides the Council with a report on the on-goings with TV-3 and the Directors election process and its cancellation. In addition to what action the Mayor will take and future of TV-3 Amended by Councillor Penta that the Mayor in his capacity in negotiating the contracts directs TV-3 Board to hold the election and membership drive. Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed 08-018-Offered by Councillor Camuso Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council congratulates Medford DPW Parks Department employee Mike Nestor on the birth of his son Logan. Logan was born 9 lbs. and 15 oz. Upon motion by Councillor Camuso-passed 08-019-Offered by Councillor Maiocco Be It Resolved that once again Representative Sciortino be requested to update the Council on the recent bill before the Legislature on fining of utility companies and its double pole removals. Upon motion by Councillor Maiocco-passed Councillor Maiocco motioned to revert back to regular order of business-passed UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 06-755 Council endorse letter to State Delegation re; Tax Abatement for Disabled IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 2006 TABLED IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 23, 2007 TABLED 07-332- Mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery IN COUNCIL MAY 1, 2007 TABLED Public Participation COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due/ Deadlines 05-895- Comprehensive Master Wellington Plan-3 months-Jan. 17, 2006 07-072-Intercept Program 07-484-SPC Extended Hours Pranzi’s, Winthrop St. 3 month Review December 4, 2007 Records: The Records of the Meeting of December 18, 2007 were passed to Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Vice President Lungo-Koehn reviewed the records and then moved that the records be approved -passed Adjournment: Councillor Dello Russo motioned that meeting be adjourned at 8:09 P.M. A true copy Attest Edward P. Finn City Clerk January 15, 2008 Medford City Council The Second Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts January 15, 2008 City Council President Stephanie Muccini Burke Vice President Breanna Lungo-Koehn Paul A. Camuso Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr. Robert A. Maiocco Michael J. Marks Robert M. Penta Council President Stephanie Muccini Burke called the Second Meeting of the Medford City Council at 7:00 P.M.