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Medford City Council

The Thirty First Regular Meeting
Medford, Massachusetts
October 21, 2014

City Council

Paul A. Camuso, President
Richard F. Caraviello, Vice President
Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr.
Adam Knight
Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Michael J. Marks
Robert M. Penta

Council President, Paul A. Camuso, called the Thirty First 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 Tabled Records of October 7, 2014 were passed to Vice President Caraviello.

The Records of October 14, 2014 were passed to Councillor Dello Russo.


PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS

14-712-
Petition by Emily Stein, 177 High St, Medford, MA to address the Council
about Distracted Driving

14-713-
Petition by Jeanne M. Martin 10 Cummings St., Medford, MA to address the
Council about parking enforcement


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14-714-
Petition by Matthew Page-Lieberman, 15 Canal St, #15, Medford, MA address
the Council about Community Access TV

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

14-715-
REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE FROM LAW DEPARTMENT CLAIMS OVER
$1,000.00 ACCOUNT #010-151-5762


Date: October 16, 2014

To: The President and Members of the
Honorable Medford City Council

Fr: Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

Claimant Name: State Farm Insurance - File #13-2
Date of Accident: December 30, 2012
Date of Settlement: August 15, 2014
Date of Trial Result: NA
Amount of Request: $4,498.94
Claimants Attorney: Law Office of DiGiacomo & Gruss, 10 Cheshire Road, Sharon,
MA

Description of Alleged Claim:

The claimant, State Farm Insurance, as subrogee for its insured, Ilana Knopf, seeks
compensation for repairs made to Ms. Knopfs motor vehicle which was struck while
parked on Edison Avenue, Medford when a DPW sander backed into the vehicle
damaging the hood and front end. The accident occurred on December 30, 2012. The
total amount expended by Safety Insurance for repairs to the vehicle was $3,998.94. Ms.
Knopf expended $500.00 to repair the vehicle that represents the deductible on her policy
with State Farm The case was settled prior to trial. The necessary Releases have been
obtained from the claimant.

Breakdown to Amount Requested:

Medical Cost: -0-
Lost Wages: -0-
Property Damage: $4,498.94
Other: -0-
Total Settlement: $4,498.94



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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


14-701 Council official position on Pay to Park Contract

IN CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 14, 2014 TABLED


PUBLIC PARTICIPATION


COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE

Reports Due / Deadlines

Records:

The Tabled Records of October 7, 2014 were passed to Vice President Caraviello.

The Records of October 14, 2014 passed to Councillor Dello Russo.


Adjournment:

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2014 Election Schedule
November 4, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 AM 8:00 PM State Election

Medford City Council Meeting Schedule
October 28, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 PM
November 18, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 PM
November 25, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 PM
December 2, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 PM