city council agenda may 27, 2008

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Medford City CouncilThe Eighteenth Regular Meeting

Medford, Massachusetts

May 27, 2008

City CouncilStephanie Muccini Burke, President

Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Vice PresidentPaul A. Camuso

Frederick Dello Russo, Jr.Robert A. Maiocco

Michael MarksRobert M. Penta

Council President Stephanie Muccini Burke called the Eighteenth Regular Meeting of the MedfordCity 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 May 20, 2008 were passed to Councillor Dello Russo

HEARINGS

08-381CITY OF MEDFORD

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing will be held by the Medford City Council in the Howard F. Alden MemorialAuditorium, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday Evening, May 272008, at 7:00 P.M. on a petition from Rakesh Patel, d/b/a Spring Street Superette, for a SpecialPermit to extend Hours of Operation to operate its business in accordance with, Chapter 94, section94-145 (b), Extended Hours of Operation on said site being located on 88 Spring Street, MedfordMA., in an SF-2 (Single Family-Two) Zoning District as follows:

Monday through Sunday 5:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 94-145 (B) of Chapter 94 of the revised ordinances ofthe City of Medford

Petition and plan may be seen in the Office of the City Clerk, MedfordCity Hall, Medford, MA.

Call 781-393-2501 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. 781- 393-2516.The City of Medford is an EEO/AA/504 Employer.

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Hearing Cont08-381By order of the Medford City Council

S/Edward P. Finn, City Clerk

08-390

LOCATION OF POLES AND ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES

MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

CITY CLERKS OFFICE

You are hereby notified that by order of the City Council, a Public Hearing will be given

at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford,

Massachusetts at 7:00 P.M., on TUESDAY, May 27, 2008 on a petition of Nation Grid of 170

Medford Street, Malden, MA. and Verizon of New England for permission to construct a line of

underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and

across the public or ways hereinafter named.

Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it may be granted permission

to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with

such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity.

Said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith

marked NationalGrid and Verizon of New England Inc, Plan No. U.G. WR#3598139 Dated 11/02/07.

The following are the streets and highways referred to:

Sheridan Avenue-Installation of one (1) 35/2 J.O. Pole #2930-1 located 31 ft. north of Pole

#2930 near Fellsway West

Approved Chief Engineer w/ provision that no underground utilities are adversely impacted,contractor contact Dig Safe, obtain a permit from the engineering department, and beresponsible for the restoration to City standards of disturbed areas, including replacement ofaffected concrete sidewalk panels and the removal of all debris and The Council approve Poleonly, any underground connections would have to be part of a future grant of location.

Approved - Supt. of Wires

Call 393-2501 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #393-2516

s/ Edward P. FinnCity Clerk

Plans can be viewed in City Clerks Office781-393-2425

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08-392


MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

CITY CLERKS OFFICE




Medford Street, Malden, MA. for permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits,

including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public or ways

hereinafter named.





marked NationalGrid Plan No. U.G. WR#3985517 Dated 01/17/08.


Corporation Way-Relocation of guy pole #23-84 to street at #200

Approved Chief Engineer w/ provision that no underground utilities are adversely impacted,contractor contact Dig Safe, obtain a permit from the engineering department, and beresponsible for the restoration to City standards of disturbed areas, including replacement ofaffected concrete sidewalk panels and the removal of all

Approved - Supt. of WiresCall 393-2501 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #393-2516



08-389


MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTSCITY CLERKS OFFICE




Medford Street, Malden, MA. for permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits,

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08-389(Cont)

including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public or ways

hereinafter named.





marked NationaGrid Company, Plan No. U.G. WR#4221567 Dated 04/14/08.


Blake Street-Installation of +/-60 ft. of 2-4 conduits encased in concrete, underground cable

and misc. equipment across

Approved Chief Engineer w/ provision that no underground utilities are adversely impacted,contractor contact Dig Safe, obtain a permit from the engineering department, and beresponsible for the restoration to City standards of disturbed areas, including replacement ofaffected concrete sidewalk panels and the removal of all debris.

Approved - Supt. of Wires

Call 393-2501 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #393-2516



MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

08-416 Offered by Councillor MaioccoBe It resolved that Dept. of Public Works Director Paul Gere and Cemetery Director Steve Broganand all cemetery employees and volunteers be congratulated on the appearance of Oak GroveCemetery for Mondays Memorial Day Ceremonies.

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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR08-417

May 23, 2008

To the Honorable Presidentand Members of the Medford City CouncilCity HallMedford, MA 02155

Dear Madam President and City Councillors:

I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the following of transfers offunds to Registrar of Voter Repair and Maintenance Account to upgrade 15 Accuvote Election ReadMachines.

FROM AMOUNT TO

010-161-5110 $15,595.00 010-163-5240Salaries & Wages Repair & Maintenance

City Clerk Registrar of Voters

010-163-5130 $20,000.00 010-163-5240Overtime Repair & Maintenance

Registrar of Voters Registrar of Voters

I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve of the following transfers offunds to the Registrar of Voters Professional Tech Service/Census account to cover the overage ofthe first local census mailing and to conduct by MGL the second confirmation mailing.

010-163-5130 $4,930.00 010-163-5306Overtime Professional Tech Service/

CensusRegistrar of Voters Registrar of Voters

Either the City Clerk or Thomas Fahey, Chairman of the Board of Registrar of Voters will be availableat the Council Meeting.

Very truly yours,Signature on file w/paper

Michael J. McGlynn,

MAYOR

MJM:lmc

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the tablefor action.

6.755 Council endorse letter to State Delegation re; Tax Abatement for Disabled

IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 2006 TABLED

IN COUNCIL OCTOBER 23, 2007 TABLED

07-332- Mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery

IN COUNCIL MAY 1, 2007 TABLED

08-010- Petition to address Council on Plowing by Patricia Weld

IN COUNCIL JANUARY 8, 2008 TABLED

8.366- Legislative action to prevent the taking of any taxpayer private residentialproperty in Medford with the expansion of the Green Line into Medford

IN COUNCIL MAY 6, 2009 TABLED

Public ParticipationCOUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE

Reports Due/ Deadlines

05-895- Comprehensive Master Wellington Plan-3 months-Jan. 17, 200607-072-Intercept Program

07-484-SPC Extended Hours Pranzis, Winthrop St. 3 month Review will be April 200808-268-Six Month Review of Show Cause Hearing Dominos Pizza Sept. 16, 2008

Records:

The Records of the meeting of May 20, 2008 were passed to Councillor Dello Russo

Adjournment:

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