Medford City Council

The Sixteenth Regular Meeting

Medford, Massachusetts
May 5, 2015
City Council
Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr., President
Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Vice President
Paul A. Camuso
Richard F. Caraviello
Adam Knight
Michael J. Marks
Robert M. Penta
President Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr. called the Sixteenth 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

The Records of April 28, 2015 were passed to Council Camuso.

Commendations
15- 084 -Andrew Sarno, Realtor of the Year

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

15-429-Offered by Councillors Marks, Penta and Lungo-Koehn

Be It Resolved that due to the wonderful involvement that the arts and
humanities culture has been bringing to our City of Medford, the city's budget for
the Medford Arts Council 2015-16 be increased by 100%."

15-430-Offered by Councillor Penta

Be It Resolved that Medford resident Albert Mastacusa be congratulated and
conferred with a council citation on receiving the country of France's most

prestigious honor, that being the "Chevalier" medal of the French Legion of
Honor. This award is in recognition of Mr. Mastacusa"s American service during
France's liberation during WW II at the invasion of Normandy. This honor places
another wonderful distinction for the city of Medford and our veterans who so
bravely defended freedom where ever the call.

15-431-Offered by Councilor Penta

Be It Resolved that Richard Cormio be congratulated with an official city council
citation on being nominated by the 2015 American Ambulance Association to
receive a Stars of Life award.
Ricky, as he is known, is a Medford resident who works for Cataldo
Ambulance as an EMT since 2007.
Ricky's nomination was due to his work in the field and in the dispatch center.
Ricky is being recognized for his intense concentration of making sure that his
job(s) are well executed and that his primary role is to ensure the care for thoses
in need at a time most urgent. Ricky also utilizes his spare time as a city council
camera man who forwards council meetings to both Comcast and Verizon
stations for cablecasting.

15-432-Offered by Councilor Penta

Be It Resolved that the Craddock Bridge information forwarded to the Mayor on
February 24th and having been a council topic for wanting the Department of
transportation to appear before the council for further explanations be addressed
for immediate action.

PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS

15-433Petition by Mystic Cab Co, 407R Mystic Avenue Ste 34B, Medford, MA to
exchange the following 2 cabs:
#47
Crown Vic

2006 Vin # 2FAFP71W86165179 to

Chrysler Towncar

2007 Vin# 2A8PG64L67R298970

#48
Mercury Marq

2006

Vin# 2MEFM75V56X634960 to

Mercury Marq

2004

Vin# 2MEFM74W24X652520

15-434Petition by Joseph Viglione, 59 Garfield Ave, Medford to discuss media center

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

13-633

Acceptance of G.L.C. 48 59B, 59C, 59D establish Reserve Fire Force

IN CITY COUNCIL

14-540

TABLED

JANUARY 6, 2015

TABLED

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

TABLED

Medford Jobs & Infrastructure

APRIL 14, 2015

TABLED

KENO To Go Asha Petal Spring Street Superette, 88 Spring St

IN CITY COUNCIL

'15-424

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Robert Cappucci, 71 Evans St

IN CITY COUNCIL

'15-420

TABLED

Auditor provide updated breakdown of bonds

IN CITY COUNCIL

'15-361

JULY 15, 2014

Mary K. Benoit address Council on Medford Senior Center

IN CITY COUNCIL

15-056

TABLED

Tax Rate & Surplus Funds

IN CITY COUNCIL

15-005

JULY 15, 2014

Solicitors Information Channel 3

IN CITY COUNCIL

14-793

TABLED

Show Cause Hearing CTC Gold Refinery, 6 Salem St

IN CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 17, 2014
TABLED
IN CITY COUNCIL

14-568

AUGUST 6, 2013

APRIL 28, 2015

TABLED

Support Community Access Television H.2847

IN CITY COUNCIL APRIL 28, 2015

TABLED

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE
Reports Due / Deadlines
Records:
The Records of April 28, 2015 were passed to Councillor Camuso .

Adjournment: