Medford City Council
The Fifth Regular Meeting
Medford, Massachusetts
February 12, 2008
City Council
Stephanie Muccini Burke, President
Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Vice President
Paul A. Camuso
Frederick Dello Russo, Jr.
Robert A. Maiocco
Michael Marks
Robert M. Penta
Council President Stephanie Muccini Burke called the Fifth 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 the Meeting of January 29, 2008 were passed to Councillor Camuso
The Tabled Records of the Meeting of January 22, 2008 were passed to Councillor Penta
PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS
08-058-Petition by Donut & Donut Inc, 1185 Hancock St., Quincy, d/b/a Donut N Donuts, 53 Revere Beach Parkway, Medford for a Common Victuallers License
On File
Petition
Business Certificate #335
Health
Fire
Police
Treasurer
State Tax Form
Letter of Compliance
Workers Compensation Cert.
Building Dept.
PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS(Cont)
08-059-Petition by Angelo Serino, Sign Art, 60 Sharon Street, Malden on behalf of Medford Optical, 16 High Street, Medford for a reversal of sign denial on OCD application 2008-05
08-060-Petition by Paul DeSantis, Sign Art, 60 Sharon Street, Malden on behalf of Brian Flynn, Remax Realty 375 Riverside Ave., Medford for a reversal of sign denial on OCD Application 2008-02 (Less than 6 feet from property line)
MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
08-061-Offered by Councillor Maiocco
Be It Resolved that Whereas Marilyn Porreca had a long and distinguished career as an elected public official in the City of Medford, serving the Citizens of Medford as City Councillor and the First Women Mayor of the City, in her memory, the Mayor and the City Council dedicate the corner of Maverick Street, where Marilyn lived with her family for many years, Marilyn Porreca Corner in her honor.
08-062-Offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn
Be it resolved that the Medford City Council extend a Happy 90th Birthday wish to School Committee Man Alfred Pompeo.
08-063-Offered by Councillor Camuso
Be it Resolved that Trash removal in the City of Medford be discussed
08-064-Offered by Councillor Maiocco and Dello Russo
Be it resolved that the Mayor be requested to have the appropriate dept head contact the proper Somerville officials requesting a copy of the traffic impact study on the pending opening of the Ikea furniture store at the assembly square mall
08-065-Offered by Councillor Maiocco
Be it resolved that the Medford City Council wish retired Medford police officer William Gracia goodhealth and happiness in his retirement. Billwas a Medford police officer for 41 years, retiring last Thursday 1/31.
08-066-Offered by Councillor Camuso
Be It Resolved that the Sober House on Fourth Street be discussed
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
07-685- Public Hearing NEXTG Networks-Fiber Optics Bow St.
IN COUNCIL DECEMBER 18, 2008 TABLED
08-010- Petition to address Council on Plowing by Patricia Weld
IN COUNCIL JANUARY 8, 2008 TABLED
08-030A- Petition by Comcast place one (1) three inch (3”) diameter PVC conduit from pole #2234 approximately eleven feet (11’) to the midline of St. Mary’ Street
IN COUNCIL JANUARY 29, 2008 GRANTED
IN COUNCIL JANUARY 29, 2008 RECONSIDERED
IN COUNCIL JANUARY 29, 2008 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 will be January 29, 2008
Records:
The Records of the meeting of January 29, 2008 were passed to Councillor Camuso
The Tabled Records of the Meeting of January 22, 2008 were passed to Councillor Penta
Adjournment:
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