Board of Aldermen |
Protection and License; Health, Education and Welfare; Public Works |
Thursday, 10 April 2008 |
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Protection and License Committee |
Chairman Infurna, Boisselle, McAteer-Margolis, Brodeur Absent: Forbes Attending: Conn, Mortimer, Seaboyer
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Protection and License called to order by Chairman Infurna at 7:18 p.m. Order No. 08-165A, REAPPOINTMENT Of: Anthony A. Melito, 977 Main St. To: Constable Term to expire on the first Monday in March, 2011 Alderman McAteer-Margolis moves to recommend, 2nd by Alderman Boisselle. All in favor. Order No. 08-212, REAPPOINTMENT Of: Michael A. Cassavoy, 45 Otis Street To: Planning Board Term to expire on the first Monday in March, 2013 Alderman McAteer-Margolis moves to recommend, 2nd by Alderman Boisselle. 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 Infurna says the owners of A&A Taxi came before the Committee in early March to request these increases. Alderman McAteer-Margolis moves to recommend, 2nd by Alderman Boisselle. All in favor. Alderman McAteer-Margolis motions to adjourn, 2nd by Alderman Boisselle. All in favor. Protection and License adjourns at 7:21 p.m.
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| Health, Education and Welfare Committee | Chairman McAteer-Margolis,
Forbes, Boisselle, Brodeur, Infurna
Absent: Forbes Attending: Conn, Mortimer, Seaboyer In attendance: Council on Aging Executive Director Jack Beckley
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Health, Education and Welfare called to order by Chairman McAteer-Margolis at 7:22 p.m. Order No. 08-211, APPOINTMENT Of: Vicki L. Kaufman, 49 East Emerson St. To: Board of Trustees – Melrose Public Library Term to expire on the first Monday in March, 2011 Ms. Kaufman says she is currently a Commissioner on the state's Board of Library Commission. She has been very active with libraries all her life and she is very excited about his opportunity. Alderman Boisselle moves to recommend, 2nd by Alderman Infurna. Alderman Infurna thanks Ms. Kaufman for volunteering her time to the Melrose Public Library. Chairman McAteer-Margolis says the Aldermen are very grateful for her service. Alderman Brodeur says there is quite a bit of public service on her resume. It is the City's good fortune to have someone with her experience on the Board of Trustees. Chairman McAteer-Margolis says Ms. Kaufman is filling an unexpired term. She says the Aldermen are very grateful for Mary Ann Babineau's service as well. On the motion to recommend, All in favor. 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. Council on Aging Executive Director Jack Beckley says it is an unfortunate situation. After 14 years the boiler needs replacing. Of the estimates he received, two plumbers wanted to install two separate boilers. He decided to go with Hinchey Brothers and install an ultra furnace that operates at 93% efficiency. He says he hopes it will work well for at least 20 years. Alderman Brodeur says that 14 years isn't a long time for a boiler and asks if there is a warranty. Mr. Beckley says no, not for commercial use. He says there had to have been a longstanding leak. Alderman Brodeur says it's obvious this is needed and there is not a lot of debate about it. Alderman Boisselle moves to recommend, 2nd by Alderman Infurna. All in favor. Alderman Infurna motions to adjourn, 2nd by Alderman Boisselle. All in favor. Health, Education and Welfare adjourns at 7:29 p.m.
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| Public Works Committee | Vice-Chairman Infurna,
Boisselle, Brodeur, McAteer-Margolis
Absent: Chairman Forbes, Attending: Conn, Mortimer, Seaboyer
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Public Works called to order by Vice-Chairman Infurna at 7:29 p.m. 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. Vice-Chairman Infurna says there is a memo from Mr. Beshara requesting the transfer. Alderman McAteer-Margolis moves to recommend, 2nd by Alderman Boisselle. On discussion Alderman McAteer-Margolis says the memo indicates two canisters will be purchased. Alderman Infurna says this has come up several times in the past where the canisters had to be repaired or replaced. She says she would like Mr. Beshara to let the Committee know how many times the devices had to be repaired or replaced since installing them. On the motion to recommend, one opposed. Motion carries. Alderman Brodeur motions to adjourn, 2nd by Alderman Boisselle. All in favor. Public Works adjourns at 7:33 p.m.Maribeth Harrington |
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