Board of Aldermen |
Public Service; Finance; and Legal and Legislative Matters |
Monday, 14 April 2008 |
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Legal and Legislative Matters |
Chairman Wright, Mortimer,
Seaboyer, Medeiros, Tramontozzi
Attending: Boisselle, Conn In attendance: City Auditor/CFO Patrick Dello Russo
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Legal and Legislative Matters called to order by Chairman Wright at 7:21 p.m. Order No. 08-205, TRANSFER Amount: $1,320.00 From: A/C #011512-528950 - City Solicitor, Labor Counsel To: A/C #011512-534250 - City Solicitor, Electronic Mass General Laws This transfer is necessary to fund the Legal Department’s Westlaw service for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2008. Alderman Mortimer motions to suspend the rules to have Mr. Dello Russo come forward, 2nd by Alderman Tramontozzi. All in favor. Mr. Dello Russo says the transfer is within the City Solicitor's budget. Attorney Van Campen didn't have a line-item for this service within his budget and transfers from other departments were made to provide the service. He needs roughly $300 per month for the remainder of the fiscal year. The FY09 budget includes the line-item at $3900. Alderman Mortimer moves to recommend, 2nd by Alderman Tramontozzi. Alderman Seaboyer asks what West Law is. Mr. Dello Russo says it provides on-line services allowing Attorney Van Campen to look up legal cases. It is helpful in making legal decisions. On the motion to recommend, All in favor. Order No. 08-215, Amending Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 222, Vehicles for hire, Article l, Section 222-6. Fare rate schedule as set forth herein (A-5) Chairman Wright says this order comes recommended from the Protection and License committee. It's the fare rate schedule for taxi cabs licensed in the City. Those figures are being increased and revised. Alderman Medeiros moves to recommend, 2nd by Alderman Tramontozzi. All in favor. Alderman Mortimer motions to adjourn, 2nd by Alderman Tramontozzi. All in favor. Legal and Legislative Matters adjourns at 7:27 p.m.
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| Finance Committee |
Chairman Medeiros, Seaboyer, Tramontozzi, Wright, Mortimer Attending: Boisselle, Conn In attendance: Police Chief Mike Lyle, Parking Clerk Jack Higgins
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Finance Committee called to order by Chairman Medeiros at 7:27 p.m. p.m. Order No. 08-206, TRANSFER Amount: $13,500.00 From: A/C #011512-528950 - City Solicitor, Labor Counsel To: A/C #019302-537550 - Council on Aging – Dept. Equipment, COA Boiler System This transfer is necessary to replace the boiler in the Milano Senior Center. Chairman Medeiros says this order comes recommended from the HEW committee, and there is verification from the Auditor that the funds are available for transfer. Alderman Mortimer moves to recommend, 2nd by Alderman Wright. All in favor. Order No. 08-210, APPROPRIATION Amount: $710.00 From: A/C #29062-590000 - Parking Receipts To: A/C #014222-527310 - PW, Highway, Train Station Maintenance This transfer is necessary to pay for a coin canister. Chairman Medeiros says this order comes recommended from the Protection and License committee, and there is verification from the Auditor that the funds are available for transfer. Alderman Seaboyer says that Alderman Infurna sent a couple of emails to see if this is the first time these canisters are being replaced. Mr. Beshara answered yes. There was also the question of whether one or two canisters are being requested. Alderman Mortimer moves to suspend the rules to have Police Chief Lyle come forward, 2nd by Alderman Seaboyer. All in favor. Chief Lyle says there are three train lots: the Highlands, Cedar Park and Wyoming Depot. These containers service those parking lots. One of the three original canisters has broken. Alderman Seaboyer asks if the armored car service keeps the canisters with them. Chief Lyle says yes. Alderman Seaboyer asks if the machine is locked after the canister is removed. Chief Lyle says yes. Alderman Seaboyer asks who pays for the armored car service. Chief Lyle says the City pays for it. Alderman Wright asks what the expense is versus the revenue. Chief Lyle defers to Parking Clerk Jack Higgins. Mr. Higgins says it costs $400 per month for Loomis to pick up the canisters and deposit them at the bank. The City's revenue at the lots dropped over the past year to $1200 per month. Alderman Seaboyer asks what the fine is for illegal parking. Mr. Higgins says the ticket is $15.00. Alderman Seaboyer asks if the lots are being used to full potential. Mr. Higgins says he is bringing in revenue from selling annual overnight parking stickers for Monday through Friday. They have to be out by 8 a.m. Alderman Tramontozzi moves to recommend, 2nd by Alderman Seaboyer. All in favor. Order No. 08-205, TRANSFER Amount: $1,320.00 From: A/C #011512-528950 - City Solicitor, Labor Counsel To: A/C #011512-534250 - City Solicitor, Electronic Mass General Laws This transfer is necessary to fund the Legal Department’s Westlaw service for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2008. Chairman Medeiros says this order was just recommended from the Legal and Legislative Matters Committee. Alderman Seaboyer moves to recommend, 2nd by Alderman Mortimer. All in favor. Alderman Mortimer motions to adjourn, 2nd by Alderman Seaboyer. All in favor. Finance Committee adjourns at 7:35 p.m. There are no orders in the Public Service Committee to be acted on.
Maribeth Harrington |
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