The committee discussed and acted upon several ordinance amendments. This included proposed zoning changes to the Use Regulations table, resulting in the split of a paper into two parts (327-26 and 327A-26), with one part referred favorably to the full council and the other tabled. The committee also reviewed and recommended favorably a proposed amendment to the assistant department head salary schedule, which includes retroactive salary adjustments following union negotiations. Future potential discussions on zoning amendments related to specific business types were also noted.
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The City Council conducted a comprehensive review of the Flock Safety program, featuring a presentation on system functionality, police data access protocols, and data retention policies, which limit search data storage to seven days. The discussion addressed inquiries regarding the vendor's data collection capabilities, potential company-wide data analysis, and the legal requirements for accessing the system.
Sep 29, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Malden Finance Committee Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed several fiscal matters, including the appropriation of TNC Surcharge funds to cover traffic signal and intersection improvements to enhance ADA accessibility. A transfer of $400,000 to the Malden Public School Department was authorized to address a prior-year net-school-spending shortfall. Furthermore, the committee reviewed the repurposing of funds previously allocated for the Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project to support the Malden River Works Project, with significant discussion regarding project phases, escalating construction costs, soil remediation, and municipal bond arbitrage concerns.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting
City of Malden Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed the financial impact and projected savings resulting from the city's transition to the Group Insurance Commission. Key discussion topics included the breakdown of theoretical versus actual savings, the allocation of these funds between school and city budgets, and the distribution of mitigation payments to employees via HRA cards. Additionally, the committee discussed the ongoing structural deficit, the importance of long-term financial planning, and the framework for future budget discussions involving stabilization and enterprise funds.
