FY23 Legislative Disposition List (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)

  TitleNumberSponsor/Co-sponsorVote TallyOutcome2022-2023
        
  Transfer, City Clerk S&W to Planning 2023-2MayorunanimouspassedJune 26
  Acceptance, Foundation Trust Partnership Grant for Council on Aging2023-99, GRANTMayorunanimouspassedJune 26
  Appropriation, free cash to capital stabilization2023-26, APPRMayor8-1passedJune 26
  Transfer, Veterans Benefits to Legal2023-7, TRNSFMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Transfer, Temporary debt/ Veterans Benefits to Medicare budget2023-6, TRNSFMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Transfer, Health Insurance Contractual to Human Resources/Employee Benefits 2023-5, TRNSFMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Transfer, Pine Banks S&W to Pine Banks expenses

2023-4, TRNSF

MayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Transfer, City Clerk to Fire 2023-3, TRNSFMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Transfer, City Clerk S&W to City Clerk Elections2023-1, TRNSFMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Amending Revised Ordinances, Ch 119, section 72023-5, ORDNCMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Revolving Fund reauthorization2023-1, ORDNCMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Enterprise Fund, FY 2024 Water Rates2023-98MayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Enterprise Fund, FY 2024 Sewer Rates2023-97MayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Lease2023-96MayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Lease2023-95MayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Accepting Act of Legislature/Local Option2023-94MayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Gasoline and Storage, post deadline renewal

2023-18,

LIC

MayorunanimousfiledJune 20
  Acceptance, DEP Municipal Assistance Coordinator Host2023-13, GRANTMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, Sewer Retained to Sewer Reserve 2023-48, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, Water Retained to Water Reserve2023-47, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, free cash to Police Department overtime, case cracker system2023-46, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, free cash to IT capital projects2023-45, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, free cash to Public Works cemetery2023-44, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, free cash to Public Works highway2023-43, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, Ambulance professional services2023-42, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, free cash to Pine Banks2023-41, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, free cash to Public Works, parks/forestry2023-40, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, free cash to Public Works, Snow/Ice Deficit2023-39, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, free cash to Inspectional Services2023-38, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, free cash to School Department2023-37, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, free cash to various stabilization funds2023-36, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, free cash to Public Works administrative2023-35, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Appropriation, free cash to Fire Dept overtime2023-34, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Operating Budget, FY 2024 Water Enterprise Fund2023-32, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Operating Budget, FY 2024 Sewer Enterprise Fund2023-31, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Operating Budget FY 2024 MT. Hood2023-30, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 20
  Operating Budget FY 2024 City of Melrose2023-28, APPRMayor8-1passedJune 20
  Appointment of Kelsey Lima, Human Rights Commission2023-18, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedJune 20
  Increase to the Melrose Retirement system COLA2023-92Mayor9-1passedJune 05
  Hackney Carriage (Taxi) licenses renewal for May 1, 2023 - April 30, 20242023-17, LICMayorunanimousfiledJune 05
  Acceptance of State economic development earmark for Repairs and Improvements to Memorial Hall2023-12, GRANTMayorunanimouspassed June 05
  Fiscal 2024 Ambulance Enterprise Operating Budget2023-29, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 05
  Appropriation from Mt. Hood Retained Earnings to Mt. Hood Professional services 2023-342023-33, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJune 05
  Release of drainage easement located at 22 Stowecroft Road 2023-91MayorunanimouspassedMay 15
  Status of replacement turf at Fred Green field2023-1, REQMark Garipay, Jen Grigoraitis, John Obremski unanimousfiledMay 15
  Amending Melrose Revised Zoning Ordinance, Ch 235, BA-2 Zoning District Line Change at 521-529 Franklin St.2023-81MayorunanimouspassedMay 15
  Acceptance of MGL ch 138, sec 19C Farmer-Brewery Licenses 2023-80MayorunanimouspassedMay 15
  Special License to house 4 dogs Art II, Sec 93-52023-16, LICMayorunanimousgrantedMay 15
  Gas & Storage post deadline renewal 20232023-15, LICMayorunanimouspassedMay 15
  Acceptance of DEP electric solicitation grant for electric refuse vehicle/charging infrastructure2023-11, GRANTMayorunanimouspassedMay 15
  Appropriation to Workers Compensation2023-27, APPRMayorunanimouspassedMay 15
  Appointment of James Donohue, Parks Commission2023-17, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedMay 15
  Resolution in honor of Police Week2023-6, RESShawn MacMasterunanimousfiledMay 15
  FY24 presentation on the financial condition of the City2023-15, INFOMayorunanimousfiledMay 10
  2023 Gasoline storage license non-renewals2023-10, LICMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  2023 Gasoline storage renewals 2023-9,  LICMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  Hackney Carriage | Taxi non-renewals 2023-14, LICMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  Livery Car renewals May 1, 20232023-11, LICMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  2nd hand dealer renewals May 1, 20232023-13, LICMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  Acceptance of state funding for fire headquarters repairs2023-10, GRANTMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  Acceptance of Mass Cultural Council grant2023-9, GRANTMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  Appropriation to police salary/wages and OT2023-25, APPRMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  Appropriation for phase II of Franklin School window replacement2023-23, APPRMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  Appropriation for memorial hall boiler repair2023-24, APPRMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  Appropriation for sewer/water retained earnings2023-22, APPRMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  Appropriation for literacy curriculum2023-20, APPRMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  Appropriation for non-union salary adjustment; FY 23 HRS compensation study2023-19, APPRMayorunanimouspassedMay 1
  Appointment of Robert Tullis, Historic District Commission2023-15, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedMay 1
  Appointment of Ellen Cobau, Council on Aging2023-14, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedMay 1
  Appointment of Cathy Gulino, Board of Assessors2023-16,APPTMayorunanimousadoptedMay 1
  Amending revised zoning ordinances: Definition of family and dwelling units2023-90MayorunanimouspassedApr 18
  Amending revised zoning ordinances: Unit size2023-89MayorunanimouspassedApr 18
  Amending revised zoning ordinances: Site plan review criteria2023-88MayorunanimouspassedApr 18
  Amending revised zoning ordinances:Site lines and fence height corner/non-corner lot-front yards2023-87MayorunanimouspassedApr 18
  Amending revised zoning ordinances:Votes for special permit approval and term2023-86MayorunanimouspassedApr 18
  Amending revised zoning ordinances:Definition of in-law apartment2023-85Mayor8-2passedApr 18
  Amending revised zoning ordinances:Definition of retail food establishment2023-84MayorunanimouspassedApr 18
  Amending revised zoning ordinances:Structure definition2023-83MayorunanimouspassedApr 18
  Amending revised zoning ordinances:corner lot setbacks2023-59MayorunanimouspassedApr 18
  Appropriation to fund school facilities master plan2023-21, APPRMayorunanimouspassedApr 18
  Appointment of Bradley Freeman, Parks Commission2023-13, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedApr 18
  Reappointment of Jason Jancaitis, Conservation Commission2023-12, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedApr 18
  Appointment of Margaret Ivins, Council on Aging2023-11, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedApr 18
  Appointment of Lauren Knott, Commission on Women2023-10, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedApr 18
  Reappointment of Karen Blackburn, Commission on Women2023-9. APPTMayorunanimousadoptedApr 18
  Reappointment of Michael Barry, Housing Authority2023-8, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedApr 18
  Reappointment of Seamus Kelley, Affordable Housing Trust2023-7, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedApr 18
  Reappointment of James Oosterman, Affordable Housing Trust2023-6, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedApr 18
  Appointment of Daniel Gelormini, Zoning Board of Appeals2023-5, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedApr 18
  

Review of FY 2024 municipal budget with state elected officials 

2023-14, INFOPresident GrigoraitisN/Ano action takenMar 30 
  Appointment of Emily Paisner, Commission on Women2023-4, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedMar 20
  Appointment of Allison Goldberg, Commission on Women2023-2, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedMar 20
  Reappointment of Carol Ann Licitra, Board of Health2023-3, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedMar 20
  Reappointment of William Butler, Beebe Estate Board of Trustees2023-1, APPTMayorunanimousadoptedMar 20
  Reappointment of Benjamin Rosenberg, Zoning Board of Appeals2023-75MayorunanimousadoptedMar 20
  Reappointment of George Bibilos, Historical Commission2023-74MayorunanimousadoptedMar 20
  Reappointment of Joseph Hunt, Historical Commission2023-73MayorunanimousadoptedMar 20
  Appointment of Sydney Hy, Conservation Commission2023-72MayorunanimousadoptedMar 20
  Appointment of Elizabeth Reidy, Commission on Women2023-71MayorunanimousadoptedMar 20
  Reappointment of Joseph Phillips, Human Rights Commission2023-70MayorunanimousadoptedMar 20
  Reappointment of Cathryn Mercier, Library Board of Trustees2023-69MayorunanimousadoptedMar 20
  Appointment of Helena Widtfeldt, Affordable Housing Trust2023-68MayorunanimousadoptedMar 20
  Public Safety Building Committee update2023-13, INFOCouncilor Cinellaunanimousplaced on fileMar 20
  Acceptance of Mass DEP Gap III for municipal water and/or wastewater facilities2023-8, GRANTMayorunanimouspassedMar 20
  Appropriation of free cash to police & fire radio system upgrade2023-17, APPRMayorunanimouspassedMar 20
  Appropriation of free cash to Election accounts2023-16, APPRMayorunanimouspassedMar 20
  Appropriation of free cash to various accounts2023-15, APPRMayorunanimouspassedMar 20
  Appropriation of free cash to Essex Northshore Agricultural & Technical School District2023-14, APPRMayorunanimouspassedMar 20
  Appropriation of DPU rideshare allocation2023-13, APPRMayorunanimouspassedMar 20
  Agreement of the City - rooftop solar installation Horace Mann School2023-77MayorunanimouspassedMar 6
  Agreement of the City - rooftop solar installation Hoover School2023-76MayorunanimouspassedMar 6
  Class II motor vehicle non renewal 2023-7, LICMayorunanimousplaced on fileMar 6
  Common victualler late renewal2023-6, LICMayorunanimousplaced on fileMar 6
  Proclamation of March 1, 2023 as White Ribbon Day2023-67MayorunanimouspassedFeb 21
  Reappointment of Michael Margolis, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building Trustee2023-66MayorunanimousadoptedFeb 21
  Reappointment of Daniel O'Neill, Cemetery Commission2023-65MayorunanimousadoptedFeb 21
  Reappointment of Peter Bowman, Library Board of Trustees2023-64MayorunanimousadoptedFeb 21
  Reappointment of Garin Boyd, Commission on Disability2023-63MayorunanimousadoptedFeb 21
  Reappointment of David Hoff, Commission on Disability2023-62MayorunanimousadoptedFeb 21
  Appointment of William Thompson, Board of Registrars of Voters2023-61MayorunanimousadoptedFeb 21
  Acceptance of Patrick's Place subdivision easements2023-60MayorunanimouspassedFeb 21
  Surety Bond of City Clerk confirmation2023-58MayorunanimouspassedFeb 21
  Acceptance of NEHA Grant2023-7, GRANTMayorunanimouspassedFeb 21
  Acceptance of Tufts Community Health Initiative Grant 2023-6, GRANTMayorunanimouspassedFeb 21
  Acceptance of MHOA community Housing Grant2023-5,GRANTMayorunanimouspassedFeb 21
  Appropriation from MWRA water project LWSAP funding2023-12, APPRMayorunanimouspassedFeb 21
  Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative2023-10, APPRMayorunanimousplaced on fileFeb 21
  Appropriation to fund the HRS compensation study2023-29MayorunanimousdefeatedFeb 6
  Reappointment of Janet Nevin, Council on Aging2023-56MayorunanimouspassedFeb 6
  Reappointment of Margaret Sheets, Commission on Disability2023-55MayorunanimouspassedFeb 6
  Reappointment of Assistant City Clerk2023-57MayorunanimouspassedFeb 6
  Acceptance of EOHED Housing Choice Grant2023-50MayorunanimouspassedFeb 6
  Appointment of Charles McCabe, Conservation Commission2023-49MayorunanimousadoptedFeb 6
  Common Victualler application of Sagamore Golf Club2023-5, LICMayorunanimousGrantedFeb 6
  Free Cash status update2023-12, INFO

L. Migliorelli, J. Grigoraitis,

M. Jamaleddine, R. Williams

unanimousplaced on fileFeb 6
  City Finances status update2023-11, INFO

L. Miglorelli,J. Grigoraitis,

M. Jamaleddine, J. Eccles, M. Karamcheti

unanimousplaced on fileFeb 6
  ARPA update request2023-10, INFOR. Stewart, M. Garipay, L. Migliorelliunanimousplaced on fileFeb 6
  Accept FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant2023-4,GRANTMayorunanimouspassedFeb 6
  Workplace Safety and Education Grant2023-3,GRANTMayorunanimouspassedFeb 6
  Home Rule Petition, Melrose Fire Dept firefighter (withdrawn)2023-54Mayorunanimousplaced on fileJan 17
  Appointment of David Thimble, Beebe Estate Trustees2023-48MayorunanimousadoptedJan 17
  Appointment of Sarah Besegai, Beebe Estate Trustees2023-44MayorunanimousadoptedJan 17
  Appointment of Albert Talarico, Director ISD | Building Commissioner2023-42MayorunanimousadoptedJan 17
  Class II Motor Vehicle 2023 renewals2023-4, LICMayorunanimousfiledJan 17
  Common Victualler 2023 renewals2023-3, LICMayorunanimousfiledJan 17
  Acceptance of Dept of Fire Services earmark grant, Commonwealth of MA2023-2, GRANTMayorunanimouspassedJan 17
  Acceptance of SIG grant2023-51MayorunanimouspassedJan 17
  Acceptance of MEMA grant2023-46,GRANTMayorunanimouspassedJan 17
  Authorize  MWRA I/I bond/grant borrowing2023-11, APPRMayorunanimouspassedJan 17
  Appropriation from Contract Stabilization 2023-45MayorunanimouspassedJan 17
  Adoption of the City Council Rules of Order2023-53N/AunanimousadoptedJan 3
  Election of the 2023 City Council President2023-52N/AunanimouselectedJan 3
  Resolution for outgoing Council President Cinella2023-5, RESCity Councilunanimousplaced on fileDec 19
  National Grid conduit petition | Lebanon St2023-2, PETMayorunanimousGrantedDec 19
  Appropriation from PEG Access2023-43MayorunanimouspassedDec 19
  Acceptance DEP program grant2023-41MayorunanimouspassedDec 19
  Appointment of Peter Bowman, Library Board of Trustees2023-38MayorunanimousadoptedDec 19
  Livery Service License2023-2, LICN/AunanimousgrantedDec 5
  HHS Regionalization Project 2023-32Mayorunanimouspassed as amendedDec 5
  Classification of property for 20232023-39Mayor10-1passedDec 5
  Nomination of City Council President for 20232023-40N/AunanimousadoptedDec 5
  Appointment of Kevin M. Faller, Chief of Police2023-36MayorunanimousadoptedNov 28
  Appointment of Emily Anderson, Conservation Commission2023-37MayorunanimousadoptedNov 21
  Melrose Kind Day2023-9, INFOM.Garipay, R. StewartunanimousfiledNov 21
  Resolution honoring Chief Lyle2023-4, RESCity CouncilunanimousfiledNov 21
  EMD 911 Grant2023-35MayorunanimouspassedNov 14
  Training 911 Grant2023-34MayorunanimouspassedNov 14
  Support and Incentive 911 Grant2023-33MayorunanimouspassedNov 14
  Heath and Human Services Regionalization contract - see Dec 52023-32MayorunanimouspassedNov 14
  Appropriation to fund FY23 of the local 272 laborers union contract2023-31MayorunanimouspassedNov 14
  Authorizing a bond to replace the Herbert Clark Hoover School roof2023-28MayorunanimouspassedNov 14
  Authorizing a Bond to replace the Horace Mann School roof2023-27MayorunanimouspassedNov 14
  Acceptance of Department of Justice STOP Grant2023-1, GRANTMayorunanimouspassedNov 14
  Utility Petition of National Grid Plan #306688802023-1, PETMayorunanimouspassedNov 14
  Design Services Public Safety Facilities 2023-24MayorunanimouspassedOct 27
  Green Communities Library Decarbonization, Grant2023-23,MayorunanimouspassedOct 27
  Culvert Relocation Masswork, Grant2023-22MayorunanimouspassedOct 27
  State Funding Enchancements/Recreational Developments & Parks, Grant2023-21MayorunanimouspassedOct 27
  Mystic Valley Elder Service Title III B, Grant2023-20MayorunanimouspassedOct 27
  Status of the Melrose Public Library Construction2023-6, INFOM. Garipay, R. StewartunanimousfiledOct 17
  Appointment of Francis X. Wright, Board of Registrars2023-19MayorunanimousadoptedOct 17
  Appointment of Susan Lawson Cann, Cemetery Commission2023-18MayorunanimousadoptedOct 17
  Appointment of Michael Barry, Housing Authority2023-17Mayor unanimousadoptedOct 17
  Appointment of Craig Molway, Conservation Commission2023-9MayorunanimousadoptedOct 17
  Addendum to Calling State Election - Summary of ballot questions 2023-8, INFON/AunanimousfiledOct 17
  Information on the Budget Shortfall of the Melrose Public Schools 2023-26President CinellaunanimousfiledOct 11
  Authorizing purchase bond for Mt Hood golf course landscaping equipment 2023-16MayorunanimouspassedOct 3
  Acceptance of Community Compact Best Practices grants2023-15MayorunanimouspassedOct 3
  Acceptance of Coastal Habitat and Water Quality grant 2023-14MayorunanimouspassedOct 3
  Appointment of Kate Roberts, Historical Commission2023-11MayorunanimousadoptedOct 3
  Appointment of Shane Egan, Historical Commission2023-10MayorunanimousadoptedOct 3
  Gasoline & Storage License Post Deadline Renewal 2022 2023-1, LICN/AunanimousgrantedOct 3
  Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation 2023-25MayorunanimousfiledOct 3
  Lead water service planning SRF Loan2023-13MayorunanimouspassedSept 19
  Appointment of Doug DiBrielle, Human Rights Commission2023-8MayorunanimousadoptedSept 19
  Increase contract term of Mt Hood park & golf course management agreement 2023-6MayorunanimouspassedSept 19
  Early In-person voting schedule2023-5, INFON/AunanimousfiledSept 19
  Calling November 8th State Election2023-4, INFON/AunanimousfiledSept 19
  Net Zero Action Plan2023-1, INFOMayorunanimousfiledSept 19
  Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Resolution2023-3, RESR. Stewartunanimous

filed

Sept 19
  Second Hand Dealer License2022-12, LICN/A10-1passedSept 19
  Disposition of property belonging to the Melrose Public Library2023-7Mayor7-1,3 absentpassedAug 22
  Appointment of Roseann Trionfi-Mazzuchelli, VSO Director2022-150MayorunanimousadoptedAug 15
  Appointment of Forrest Tiedeman, Conservation Commission2022-151MayorunanimousadoptedAug 15
  Appointment of Julie Delillo, Board of Registrars2022-152Mayor6-5defeatedAug 15
  Appointment of Randall Carter, Human Rights Commission2022-153MayorunanimousadoptedAug 15
  Appointment of Tesfay Aradom, Human Rights Commission2022-154MayorunanimousadoptedAug 15
  Calling State Primary, Info2023-3,INFON/AunanimousfiledAug 15
  State Primary Early voting period2023-2,INFON/AunanimousfiledAug 15
  Appointment of Benjamin Rosenberg, Zoning Board of Appeals2023-1MayorunanimousadoptedAug 15
  Appointment of Michael Aveni, Planning Board2023-2MayorunanimousadoptedAug 15
  Reappointment of Bryan Thorp, Zoning Board of Appeals2023-3Mayor

unanimous

adoptedAug 15
  Reappointment of Megan Carriere, Zoning Board of Appeals2023-4MayorunanimousadoptedAug 15
  Officer details - State Elections2023-5N/AunanimouspassedAug 15