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MEDFORD, MASS.
Modiford City Councit
‘Tho Twenty-seventh Roqular Meeting
‘Medford, Massachusotts
Soptombor 22, 2015
City Coun
Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr., President
Breanna Lungo-Koohn, Vice President
Paul A, Camuso
Richard F. Caraviello
‘Adam Knight
Michael J. Marks,
Robert M. Ponta
President Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr. called the Twenty-seventh Regular Meeting of
the Medford City Counc! to order at 7:00 P.M. at the Howard F. Alden Memorial
Auditorium, Medford City Hall.
ROLL CALL,
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
‘The Tabled Records of July 21, 2015 were passed to Councilor Penta,
‘The Records of August 11, 2015 were passed to Councillor Camuso.
MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
415.644.0ffered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn
Be It Resolved that the City of Medford purchase the Aquahawk system and
install it within the near future. The system would be applied to individual water
‘meters e@ an individual motor loak detection eystom. This purchase and
installation would relieve ratepayers from having to pay substantial sums due to
leaks they were unaware of.
‘Be it further resolved that the City Council hold a committee meeting to
discuss a detection system to monitor leaks within our water lines infrastructure.
Past leaks within our infrastructure have cost the ratepayer a substantial amount
‘of money and we need to work to avoid this problem.415.646.Offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn
Be It Resolved the City Council announces that the Granara Skerry walk/run will
be held on Saturday, September 26, 2016, al the American Legion.
48.646.Offered By Vice President Lungo-Koehin
Be It Resolved that Republic Parking respond to requests for appeals within a
reasonable amount of time, such as less than 30 days, as the three month
waiting period that is taking place now is unreasonable.
418-850-Otfered by Councilor Penta
Be It Resolved that the Medford Square bus stops being impacted by the
refurbishing of the Craddock Bridge be addressed as major traffic and safety
problems are emanating,
415.52-Offered by Councilor Caraviello
Be It Resolved that Medford City Council offer condolences to the family of
Martin Conserva. Mr. Conserva was the owner of Broadway Piano on Main
Street and was active in many community organizations. Mr. Conserva served
our country in the Korean War.
15.853.Offered by Councillor Caraviello
Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council offer condolences to the family of
Wallace Kountze on his recent passing. Mr. Kountze was held many positions.
«with the City of Medford, Federal Government, Commonwealth of Mass, along
‘with several positions with various community organizations. Mr. Kountze was a
Veteran of the Korean War, His presence in our community will be sorely missed,
| ask that tonight's meeting be held in his honor.
PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS
15.647.
Pelion for Reversal of Sign Denial by Philadelphia Sign Agent Heather Hopkins
Dudko for AG Hotels/Mariot, 95 Station Landing, Medford. OCD application
2015-20A exceeds allowable square footage for primary signs, 2015-200
‘pplication exceeds number of allowed secondary signs
15.648.
Potition for Common Vietuallor Licenee by Mattoo Ronzio, 412 Steams Hill Road,
Waltham, MA 02451 for Italia DiGusto, 24 High St, Medford, MA
ON FILE
Business Certificate #151 Letter of Compliance
Building Dept Stale Tax ID
Fire Dept. Workmen's’ Compensation
Police- Trafic Impact Application
Health Dept
‘TreasurerPetition for Common Victualler License by lan So, 30 Revere Beach Pky #501,
Medford, MA for Chicken & Rice Guys, LLC, 64 Salem St, Medford, MA
ONE!
Business Certificate #042 Letter of Compliance
Building Dept State Tax ID
Fire Dept. ‘Workmen's’ Compensation
Police: Traffic Impact Application
Health Dept
Treasurer
15.851.
Polition by Luis Morales, 61 Shore Drive, Somerville, MA to address the Council
(on issues with Chevalier Theater.
CONMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
{$1,000.00 ACCOUNT #010- 151-5762
Date: August 21, 2015
To: Frederick Dello Russo and Honorable Members of the
Medford City Couneil
Fr Michael J. MeGlyna, Mayor
Claimant Name: Adrianne Appel and John Grebe
Date of Accident; not applicable
Date of Settlement: August 21, 2015
Date of Trial Result: NA
‘Amount of Request: $24,000.00
Claimant's Attomey: Adam Shervin, Esa
Description of Alleged Claim:
‘The City of Medford, the Medford Brooks Estate Land Trust and Adrianne Appel and
Jolin Grebe [the Caretakers atthe Brooks Estate] are desirous to sete the various issues
relating tothe Caretakers residency at Brooks Estate that include but are not limited to
the Caretakers having become parents of a newborn baby giel during 2014 and the present
‘of lead ina historic structure such as the Brooks Estate that the Premises contains various
levels of lead. A copy of the Release and Settlement Agreement is attached to this
request.
Breakdown to Amount Requested:Medical Bills:
Lost Wages:
Other:
Total Settlement: $24,000.00
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24,000.00 as set forth inthe Agreement
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Acceptance of G.L.C. 48 598, 59C, 580 establish Reserve Fie Force
INCITY.COUNCI AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED
Show Cause Heating GTC Gold Refinery, 6 Salem St
INGITY COUNCIL JUNE 17,2014 TABLED
CITY COUNCIL JULY 15,2014 TABLED
Solicitors information Channel S
INCITY.COUNCIL JULY 18, 2044 TABLED
Tax Rate & Surphis Funds
INCITY COUNCIL “DECEMBER 23,2014 TABLED
Mary K. Benoit adéress Counei! on Mesiford Senior Center
INGITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6,2015 TABLED.
Autor provide updated breakdown of bonds
IN CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17,2018 TABLED.
Robert Cappuccl, 71 Evans St Medford Jobe & Infrastructure
INCITY COUNCIL APRIL 14,2015. TABLED
KENO To Go Asha Petal Spring Street Superette, 88 Spring St
INCITYCOUNCIL ——_APRIL28, 2015, TABLED
Mass Dot Appear & explain Craddock Bridge
IN CITY COUNGIL MAY 5, 2015 TABLED115-551- _$75,000 Appropriate for potholes and repairs
IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2015 SECTION 22
Revised amendment to Fiscal 2016
IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2015 TABLED
Update on Medford Cable Accoss
INCITY COUNCIL JUNE 30, 2015 SECTION 22
148605, Hearing National Grid & Verizon Canal St
IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 11, 2015, TABLED
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE
Reports Due / Deadlines
Record
‘The Tabled Records of July 21, 2015 were passed to Councilor Penta,
‘The Records of August 11, 2018 were passed to Councilor Camuso.
Adjournmes
MEDFORD CITY COUNCIL SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday September 29, 2015, 7:00PM