Medford City Council

The Fortieth Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts December 20, 2011

City Council
Robert A. Maiocco, President Frederick Dello Russo, Jr., Vice President Mark J. Arena Paul A. Camuso Breanna Lungo-Koehn Michael Marks Robert M. Penta Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Fortieth 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 December 13, 2011 were passed to Councillor Camuso. COUNCIL CITATIONS 11-640 by Councillor Camuso Council Citations to the MHS Varsity Golf Team for clinching the Greater Boston League Championship 11.752 by Councillor Arena Council Citations to MHS Girls Varsity Soccer , MHS Boys Varsity Soccer and Fall Varsity Cheerleaders for winning the Greater Boston League Titles in 2011

HEARING 11-740 CITY OF MEDFORD NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held by the Medford City Council in the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford, MA., on TUESDAY EVENING, December 20, 2011 at 7:00 P. M. on a petition by Volsar Automotive Inc., Augusto DAlfonso, President for a Special Permit pursuant to Chapter 94, Zoning Ordinances of the City of Medford, Section 94-148, Use No. 37, to operate an Automotive Repair Establishment at 16 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA. said site being located in an C-2 Zoning District. Petition and plans may be seen in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Medford, MA. For further information and any aid/accommodations contact the City Clerk 781-393-2425 The City of Medford is an EEO/AA/504 Employer. By order of the City Council. s/Edward P. Finn City Clerk Advertise Medford Daily Mercury December 7 and December 12, 2011

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CITY OF MEDFORD NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held in the HOWARD F. ALDEN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, on Tuesday Evening, December 20, 2011 at 7:00 P.M., by Volsar Automotive Inc., Augusto DAlfonso, President to operate a Class IV Automotive Repair Shop at 16 Mystic Ave., Medford, Massachusetts. Petitions and plans may be seen in the Office of the City Clerk, Room l03, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts. Call 781-393-2425 for further information and any aid/ accommodations The City of Medford is an EEO/AA/504 Employer. By Order of the City Council. S/ Edward P. Finn City Clerk 2

Advertised in Medford Daily News Mercury December 12, 2011 COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES 11-755To: Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council

From: Roy E. Belson, Superintendent of Schools Re: Massachusetts School building Assistance Program for High School Science Laboratory Renovations

Date: December 15, 2011 Please find attached a description of the MSBA special funding initiative for the construction/renovation of high school science laboratories. In order to be eligible for funding by the state a school district/community must submit a statement of Intent (SOI) by January 11, 2012. Once submitted the state will determine which communities have the greatest need. Once such a determination is made a formal proposal with full details must be submitted. The Medford School Committee has voted unanimously to submit the SOI. The state also requires a vote of the City Council. A vote at this time does not commit the city to go forward with design and implementation. It is only a prerequisite for eligibility for eligibility and consideration by the state MSBA. If we are selected by the state as a community with priority need for high school science lab construction/renovation then a full proposal would require a second vote by the School Committee and City Council. Therefore, on behalf of the Medford School Committee, I respectfully request your honorable body to approve the submission of a Statement of Intent (SOI) for high school science lab construction/renovation.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 11-078 MGL Chapter 32B, Section 18 Eligible retirees Enroll Medicare part B 3

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Support House Bill 52 - Hearing Aids for children IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 24, 2011 SECTION 22

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Amendments to Appendix A Fee Schedule IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 14, 2011 TABLED

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Taxi Operator License Virginia C. Gorham IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TABLED

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Taxi Operator License Imran Pithawala IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TABLED

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On record to oppose Congress Inflation Index IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL November 15, 2011 November 22, 2011 TABLED TABLED

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Allocation of the FY 2012 Property Tax IN CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 13, 2011 TABLED

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due/ Deadlines 11-099-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation A-Tech, 67 Mystic Ave, Sept 20, 2011 11-631-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation Burger King 383 Mystic Ave April 24, 2012 Records: The Records of the meeting of December 13, 2011 were passed to Councillor Camuso. Adjournment: 4