CITY OF MELROSE

CITY OF MELROSE

FINANCE COMMITTEE

MINUTES● JANUARY 26, 2017

Aldermanic Chamber, Melrose City Hall Committee Meeting 7:30 PM 562 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

City of Melrose Updated 1/27/2017 1:09 PM

The public should take notice that the Melrose Board of Aldermen may, on certain occasions, have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the Board of Aldermen consisting of both voting and non-voting members. Members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Finance Committee is called to order by Chairman Forbes at 7:30 p.m. This meeting is being recorded and may be viewed on www.mmtv3.org

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived

Scott M. Forbes Chairman Present

John N. Tramontozzi Vice Chairman Present

Francis X. Wright Jr. Ward 3 Alderman Absent

Peter D. Mortimer Ward 6 Alderman Present

Michael P. Zwirko Alderman at Large Absent

Donald L. Conn Jr. President/Ex-officio Member Present

Gail M. Infurna Nonvoting Member Present

Jennifer L. Lemmerman Nonvoting Member Present

Monica C. Medeiros Nonvoting Member Present

In Attendance: Susan Krasco, Assistant City Clerk; Linda-Lee Angiolillo, Election Administrator

II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Motion: Open Public Participation By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Tramontozzi - motion carried. No one comes forward. Motion: Close Public Participation By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Tramontozzi - motion carried.

III. ORDERS

Motion: Suspend the Rules By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Tramontozzi- motion carried.

1. ORDER-2017-78 : Acceptance of Commonwealth Security Trust Fund Grant in the amount of $19,711.00 to Fund # 4026

Minutes Finance Committee January 26, 2017


From: Board of Aldermen ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE

Chairman Forbes reads Chief Leary's letter into the record (attached). Motion: Recommend

RESULT: RECOMMEND PASSAGE [3 TO 0] Next: 2/6/2017 7:45 PM

TO: Board of Aldermen

MOVER: Peter D. Mortimer, Ward 6 Alderman

SECONDER: John N. Tramontozzi, Vice Chairman

AYES: Scott M. Forbes, John N. Tramontozzi, Peter D. Mortimer

ABSENT: Francis X. Wright Jr., Michael P. Zwirko

2. ORDER-2017-79 : Reappointment of Susan E. Krasco, 200 Park Terrace Drive, Stoneham, MA as Assistant City Clerk for a one year term; said term ending on the first Monday in February, 2018.


Susan Krasco comes forward to affirm her interest in reappointment as assistant city clerk. Motion: Recommend







3. ORDER-2017-80 : Renewal of Surety Bond of City Clerk, City of Melrose in the amount of $15,000.00 for the year 2017.


Chairman Forbes explains that this Surety Bond is a state requirement and an annual renewal. Alderman Tramontozzi further explains the cost of the bond for 2017 is $100. Motion: Recommend

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4. ORDER-2017-81 : Transfer of $1,281.00 from A/C #011621-512000 - Election- Part-time Salaries & Wages to A/C #011622-530506 – Election – Office Supplies


Linda-Lee Angiolillo comes forward to explain that Melrose had approx. 5,000 early voters for the November election, which resulted in the need to purchase new cabinets to secure those ballots, and additional screens for voters to use. President Conn asks if Angiolillo anticipates these costs to be recurring costs going forward. Angiolillo replies that the state has not announced early voting for any upcoming elections. President Conn asks if the cabinets can be reused if there is another early voting election. Angiolillo says yes, but that other processes may need to be changed if early voting happens again. They had not anticipated such a large turnout, and other elections may get even more early voting. Motion: Recommend







IV. ADJOURNMENT

Motion: Adjourn By: Alderman Mortimer, Second: Alderman Tramontozzi - motion carried. The Finance Committee adjourns at 7:38 p.m. Submitted by Amy Kamosa

CITY OF MELROSE FIRE

City Hall, 562 Main Street

CHRISTOPHER LEARY Melrose, MA 02176

Fire Chief Telephone -

Updated: 1/25/2017 4:19 PM by Maribeth Harrington Page 1

To: Mayor Robert Dolan From: Christopher Leary Meeting Date: January 26, 2017 Subject: Commonwealth Security Trust Fund Grant Order #: ORDER-2017-78

Dear Mayor Dolan,

I respectfully request the acceptance of the Commonwealth Security Trust Fund Grant in the

amount of $19,711.00. This will allow the Fire Department to purchase protective equipment and

conduct training related to the "active shooter response".

Thank you for your consideration.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:Acceptance of Commonwealth Security Trust Fund Grant in the amount of $19,711.00 to Fund # 4026






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Re: Order 2017-78

Alderman Forbes,

This is a non matching grant in the amount of $19.711.00. This will allow the Fire Department to conduct training in response to “active shooter incidents” and purchase protective equipment (ballistic vests and helmets). There has been an increased awareness nationwide that during these incidents, fire departments are taking a more active role. The fire departments work with the police to form Rescue groups to aid the victims of attacks. Traditionally firefighters only have their structural firefighting gear to protect them. This grant will allow us to place this protective equipment on each piece of apparatus offering increased protection to our members.

The Community Trust Fund Grant Program is based on Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 10, Section 67. The program’s main purpose is to enhance local police and fire departments’ abilities to respond to emergencies, including responses to acts of terrorism. EOPSS encourages collaborative, multi-disciplinary efforts to this end. Funding for the CSTF comes from revenue received from the sale of “United We Stand” distinctive registration plates and interest earnings.

Respectfully submitted,

Christopher J. LearyChief of Department

FIRE DEPARTMENTCITY OF MELROSE Office of the Chief

Fire Headquarters, 576 Main StreetMelrose, Massachusetts 02176

Telephone - (781) 979-4403Fax - (781) 662-2304

Christopher J. LearyChief of Department

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MARY-RITA O'SHEA Melrose, MA 02176

City Clerk Telephone - 781-979-4115


To: Mayor Robert Dolan From: Mary-Rita O'Shea Meeting Date: January 26, 2017 Subject: Reappointment of Susan E. Krasco as Assistant City Clerk Order #: ORDER-2017-79 Dear Aldermen: It is a pleasure to recommend the reappointment of Susan E. Krasco, 200 Park Terrace Drive, Stoneham, MA as Assistant City Clerk for a one year term; said term ending on the first Monday in February, 2018. Susan is an excellent worker and is an asset to the office and the City of Melrose. Respectfully, Mary-Rita O’Shea, City Clerk FINANCIAL IMPACT:N/A






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To: Mayor Robert Dolan From: Mary-Rita O'Shea Meeting Date: January 26, 2017 Subject: Renewal of Surety Bond of City Clerk, City of Melrose in the amount of $15,000.00 for the year 2017 Order #: ORDER-2017-80 Dear Aldermen: See attached... Please know that the remittance of $100.00 is in my budget. Thank you, Mary-Rita FINANCIAL IMPACT:N/A






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To: Mayor Robert Dolan From: Mary-Rita O'Shea Meeting Date: January 26, 2017 Subject: Transfer of $l,281.00 from Election, Part-time S&W to Election-Office Supplies Order #: ORDER-2017-81 The transfer of funds is necessary to cover cost for Early Voting supplies. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, Mary-Rita O'Shea, City Clerk FINANCIAL IMPACT:Transfer of $1,281.00 from A/C #011621-512000 - Election- Part-time Salaries & Wages to A/C #011622-530506 – Election – Office Supplies

01/17/17 011622-530506 · Elec Exp Election Supplies $1,281.00

01/17/17 011621-512000 · Elec Sal Part Time Salaries & Wages ($1,281.00)

TOTAL: $0.00






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