Medford City Council

The Twentieth Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts May 26, 2009

City Council
Breanna Lungo-Koehn, President Michael J. Marks, Vice President Stephanie Muccini Burke Paul A. Camuso Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr. Robert A. Maiocco Robert M. Penta President Lungo-Koehn called the Twentieth 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 Nineteenth Meeting of May 19, 2009 were passed to Councillor Camuso. . 09-518-David Green, Senior Manager, Comcast Government and Community Relations to address City Council as requested PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS 09-522- Taxi Operators License from William Frederick Powers, 10 Palmer Avenue, Danvers, MA 01923 ON FILE CORI Police Dept.

09-523Petition from Joseph A. Viglione, 59 Garfield Avenue to discuss the audit of Medford Community Cablevision, Inc.

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 09-524- Offered by Councillor Maiocco Be it Resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Nancy Denise White and Alan Levy on their outstanding contribution and educational service to the students of Medford as asst. directors in special education at the elementary and secondary school levels respectively and wish them both a healthy and happy retirement from Medford Public Schools. 09-525- Offered by Councillor Maiocco Be it Resolved that the Mayor direct the Finance Director to supply the City Council with the current balances in the following accounts: Free Cash, Sale of Real Estate, All Linkage Accounts, Overlay Reserve and all Revolving Accounts both Municipal and School. 09-526- Offered by Councillor Burke Be it Resolved that the City Clerk publicize the Do Not Knock ordinance on TV 15 & 16 in the interest of public safety. 09-527- Offered by Vice President Marks Be it Resolved that Sister Maureen Joseph long time principal of St. Joseph School be recognized for her 25 years of dedicated service to the children of Medford. Sister Maureen was responsible for initiating the kindergarten and after-school programs as well as the creation of the student council and the virtual school technology program. 09-528- Offered by Vice President Marks Be it Resolved that the pot holes on Ninth Street be repaired and that the yellow dividing lines be repainted in the interest of public safety. 09-529- Offered by Councillor Camuso Be it Resolved that the City of Medford looks into the possibility of a live video feed of the City Council, School Committee and other public meetings on the City of Medford website to give non cable access subscribers an opportunity to view public meetings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 07-332Mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery IN COUNCIL IN COUNCIL 8.366MAY 1, 2007 MAY 19, 2009 TABLED TABLED

Legislative action to prevent the taking of any taxpayer private residential property in Medford with the expansion of the Green Line into Medford IN COUNCIL MAY 6, 2008 TABLED 2

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Special Permit Six Month Review, Spring Street Superette IN COUNCIL IN COUNCIL JANUARY 6, 2009 MAY 19, 2009 TABLED TABLED

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Taxi Operator License David Charles Marren IN COUNCIL JANUARY 6, 2009 TABLED

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Taxi Operator License James Hazard IN COUNCIL JANUARY 6, 2009 TABLED

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Ivan Capus, testimony on behalf of Homeowners & Bank Protection Act of 2007 IN COUNCIL MARCH 3, 2009 TABLED

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Circle Laundry, 4110 MVP, right to object to Keno w/monitor IN COUNCIL IN COUNCIL APRIL 28, 2009 MAY 19, 2009 TABLED TABLED

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Boston Regional Hospital Property in Stoneham recent decision IN COUNCIL MAY 12, 2009 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE TABLED

Reports Due/ Deadlines 05-895- Comprehensive Master Wellington Plan-3 months-Jan. 17, 2006 07-072-Intercept Program 08-381-Six Month Review SPC Extended Hours Spring St. Superette, JAN 6, 2009 08-529-SPC Extended Hours Burger King, 383 Middlesex 6 month review June 2009 Records: The Records of the Meeting of May 19, 2009 were passed to Councillor Camuso. Adjournment: