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tetris
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Posted - 03/06/2012 : 1:20:56 PM
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Huey,
Although I disagree with solicitor decision's, I've given up trying to fight it. As I said "You can't fight City Hall."
But that wasn't what what you said the first time and not the question that I posed. If that's what you meant the first time, I misunderstood it because a 20% threshhold could easily be part of the procedure for filling a vacancy in the any type of legislature if that's the way the law was written. |
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Baby Huey
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Posted - 03/06/2012 : 5:35:37 PM
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2012 : 08:54:31 AM
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(6:45pm Mayor’s Presentation to Charlene Guzman)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EVERETT COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 484 BROADWAY, THIRD FLOOR, EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. C0054-12
Public Participation and Comment in accordance with joint rules of the city council, that each meeting of the city council shall allow up to ten (10) minutes for public participation and comment prior to the commencement of the reading of the communications from the Mayor.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
2. C0058-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To accept a donation of $15.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harvey of the Vietnam Veteran Club, to the Department of Veteran's Services into the Veteran's Services Gift Account.
3. C0059-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
That the Chief Procurement Officer is hereby granted permission to accept and dispose of the following school items: 145 Athletic Cleats, estimated value $50.00 each. Once declared surplus, the equipment will be donated to the local pop warner youth football program.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
4. A0094-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
Pursuant to Section 10-6(11) of the Everett City Charter adopted in November 2011, and in order to provide for an efficient transition, the provisions of Section 6-5(a) of said Charter shall be extended for Fiscal Year 2012 only to allow for the submission of a Capital Improvement Program to the City Council no later than sixty (60) days before the beginning of the 2013 Fiscal Year on July 1, 2012. (Passed sent down for concurrence)
5. A0096-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept a donation totaling $159.33 from an anonymous donor to the City of Everett's Office of Human Services Emergency Services Account. (Passed sent down for concurrence and letter of thanks be sent.)
6. A0097-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept a donation totaling $15.00 from Paul Harvey to the City of Everett's Office of Human Services Emergency Services Account. (Passed sent down for concurrence and letter of thanks be sent.)
7. A0098-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept donation of $5,000.00 from Distrigas to the City of Everett's Office of Human Services Emergency Services Account. (Passed sent down for concurrence and letter of thanks be sent.)
COMMUNICATIONS
8. C0048-12 Order
Favorable recommendation from Veteran's on Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano that in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17, Section 17.1 (b) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, “Names & destinations; erection of signposts”, to dedicate a square in honor of the following who served WWI - Carl Erickson, WWII - William J. Erickson, and Vietnam - William M. Erickson, in the area of Ferry Street and Vernal Street.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
9. C0042-12
Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Resolution offered by Councilors Rosa DiFlorio, Cynthia Sarnie, Michael McLaughlin, Leo McKinnon, Aldermen Robert Van Campen and Michael Marchese-That the City Solicitor appear at the next Committee on Rules & Ordinances meeting to help us write three ordinances on residency for teachers, city workers and department heads; with a recommendation to grant further time.
10. C0041-12
Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio-To request that Mayor DeMaria call a Joint Convention and invite City Solicitor and the City Clerk to attend to discuss the new city charter, relative to the occurrence of its validity and effectiveness; no quorum present the meeting adjourned; no quorum present the meeting adjourned.
NEW BUSINESS
11. C0053-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Richard Dell Isola and Michael McLaughlin
To have Mayor DeMaria and Chief Mazzie come to next public safety committee meeting to talk about increased house break-ins throughout the city.
12. C0055-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That the City of Everett, in conjunction with Chamber of Commerce, coordinate available jobs listings, by forwarding to City of Everett Human Resources Department for Everett residents and also to place on City's Website.
13. C0056-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
To suspend rules and request Fire Chief appear this meeting relative to an important issue regarding Global Oil Company bringing 1,800,000 gallons of ethanol, twice a week through Everett, Chelsea, Revere and East Boston.
14. C0057-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Michael McLaughlin, Richard Dell Isola and Kenneth Giannelli
To check the feasibility of having GPS tracking devices installed in all city vehicles.
15. C0060-12 Common Council Worksheet
Monday, March 19, 2012
Pursuant to Rule 17 of the Common Council, all resolutions requesting the repair, replacement or maintenance of pavement, sidewalks, traffic signals, signage,
playground equipment, or other similar requests, shall be placed on a separate worksheet and voted on collectively at the next formal session, and, if passed, referred to the respective departments for their response back to sponsors, if required.
1. Sponsor: Councilor Richard Dell Isola-To locate and install street signs on lower Wilbur Street, Russell Street and Sycamore Street. After construction they were apparently not replaced.
Referred to: City Services Sign Department
2. Sponsor: Councilor Jason Marcus-To fix Lawrence Street. Referred to: Mayor and City Services Director
Adjournment
Reminders:
FYI: 3/21 6PM Traffic Commission meets in Keverian Room
3/26 6PM License Committee
3/26 7PM Board of Aldermen
3/27 6PM Public Safety Committee
3/28 6PM Finance Committee
4/2 7PM Next Common Council Meeting
4/3 6PM Public Service Committee
4/4 6PM R & O Committee
Respectfully submitted:
Caroline McCorry
Admin. / Office Mgr.
Everett City Council
council@ci.everett.ma.us
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card
Senior Member
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Posted - 03/30/2012 : 05:18:19 AM
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I think they put the wrong date on this shouldn't it be March 26th
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012,
7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. C0062-12
In accordance with Joint Rules of the City Council, that each meeting of the City Council
shall allow up to ten (10) minutes for public participation and comment prior to the
commencement of the reading of the "Communications from the Mayor".
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
2. C0064-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To accept the donation of $50.00 from Rita Hurley to the Everett Beautification Account.
3. C0067-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To transfer $43,000.00 from the following accounts into the City Services Electricity
Account: Salaries $10,000.00 and Wheelabrator Upgrade $33,000.00.
4. C0068-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To transfer $227,146.00 from the Unemployment Compensation Account into the
following Accounts: Active Police & Fire $45,302, WC Trst/Exs. Ins. $139,664.00, WC
Claims Admin $42,180.00. This is due to the increase in claims during our current fiscal
year.
5. C0069-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To transfer $130,000.00 from the following accounts into the City Services
Gasoline/Diesel & Oil Account: Solicitor's Salary $15,000, City Service’s Salary
$28,000.00, Equipment Hire $37,000.00, Salt/Snow/Ice $21,000.00 Recyclables
$20,000 and Rubble/Yard Waste $9,000.00. This is due to the increase in gasoline
costs during this fiscal year.
6. C0070-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
That the following revolving account be authorized in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, in the amount not to exceed those set forth
below; this account may be collected and expended by the designated City Officials(s),
for the specified purpose during Fiscal Year 2012:
Expenditure Purpose: Cemetery Flags,
Receipts: Reimbursements by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Responsible City
Officials: Veteran's Director, FY12 Limit: $7,500.00.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
7. A0105-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept the donation of $27,340.00 from the Mary and Phineas Tobe Trust;
$10,000.00 to the renovation of the Shute Memorial Library Account, and $17, 240.00 is
for the shelving for picture books with the remainder to enhance children's and youth
services at the Parlin Library Account. (Passed sent down for concurrence and letter of
thanks be sent.)
8. A0100-12 Order/s/Madam Alderman Millie Cardello and Councilor
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8. A0100-12 Order/s/Madam Alderman Millie Cardello and Councilor
Catherine Tomassi Hicks
Favorable recommendation to dedicate a square in honor of the Cogliano Brothers,
Phillip A. Cogliano, Dominic A. Cogliano, Louis A. Cogliano, Vincent A. Cogliano and
John W. Cogliano in West Everett on Main Street. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)
9. A0008-12 Ordinance/s/Aldermen Joseph McGonagle, Robert Van
Campen, L. Charles DiPerri and Councilor Lorrie Bruno
To prohibit aggressive solicitation and solicitation in certain places within Everett; with a
recommendation for favorable action. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. C0023-12 Committee on Public Safety Report
On Resolution from Councilor Wayne Matewsky-That a Representative from National
Grid appear next meeting relative to discussing long waits for double pole removals, and
also their policy on fixing street lights in the City of Everett; with a recommendation to
request further time and to invite Dan Cameron of National Grid, representatives of
Comcast, Verizon, NextG and City of Everett Fire Department to the next meeting with
contacts to be provided by Mr. Cameron.
11. C0049-12 Committee on Public Safety Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Michael McLaughlin to invite the Orsogna Plaza's
Board of Directors to the next meeting on public safety and request that they update us
on their new rules; with a recommendation to request further time and to re-invite the
Orsogna Board of Directors to the next meeting and that the Mayor, Licensing Board
Chairman and a representative of the Police Department be invited to attend as well.
12. C0053-12 Committee on Public Safety Report
On Resolution offered by Councilors Richard DellIsola and Michael McLaughlin to have
Mayor DeMaria and Chief Mazzie come to next public safety committee meeting to talk
about increased house break-ins throughout the city; with a recommendation to refer
back to Sponsors.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. C0013-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Cynthia Sarnie, Michael McLaughlin
and Alderman Sal Sachetta
City Engineer look into painting lines on street for valid parking spaces at 338 Main
Street to Pearl Street, due to parking issues that vehicles are blocking driveways making
more parking spaces than there actually are.
14. C0055-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That the City of Everett, in conjunction with Chamber of Commerce, coordinate available
jobs listings, by forwarding to City of Everett Human Resources Department for Everett
residents and also to place on City's Website. (3/19 Referred to Mr. Robert Joy, Human
Resources Director, and a Representative from the Chamber of Commerce to appear
this meeting 4/2).
15. C0056-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
To suspend rules and request Fire Chief appear this meeting relative to an important
issue regarding Global Oil Company bringing 1,800,000 gallons of ethanol, twice a week
through Everett, Chelsea, Revere and East Boston. (3/19 Referred to Chief Butler to
appear this meeting).
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16. C0061-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano and Alderman Joseph
W. McGonagle
That the City continue to do the audit in its current format, until the full Charter takes
effect in 2014.
17. C0063-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
That the Mayor consider expending Twenty Thousand Dollars from City's Free Cash
Account for the purpose of donating to the Everett Pop Warner Team; and to send to the
Finance Committee.
18. C0065-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Michael McLaughlin and Richard Dell
Isola, Aldermen Robert Van Campen and Michael Marchese
To invite Mayor and Acting Director of City Services to next Public Safety Committee
meeting to discuss the maintenance of our City's parks and what we can do different this
year then in past years to keep them clean and safe.
19. C0066-12 Ordinance/s/Councilors Rosa DiFlorio, Cynthia Sarnie, Sergio
Cornelio, Michael McLaughlin, Leo McKinnon, Aldermen Robert Van
Campen and Michael Marchese
Section 1-25 Residency Requirement
Any permanent full time employee where the mayor is the appointing authority with the
exception of Department Heads, hired on or after July 1, 2012, shall establish such
employee’s residency within the City of Everett within one hundred eighty (180) days of
such employee’s date of hire, and at a minimum, shall remain a resident of the City
through such employee’s seventh anniversary date of hire, at which time at such
employee’s, sole discretion such employee may establish residency either within or
outside of the City. Each permanent full time employee where the mayor is the
appointing authority with the exception of Department Heads hired on or after July 1,
2012, on each and every anniversary date of hire, through and including such
employee’s seventh anniversary date, shall submit to the City’s Human Resources
Department proof of residency within the City satisfactory to the Human Resources
Department. Any permanent full time employee where the mayor is the employed by the
City prior to July 1, 2012, shall be exempt from this residency ordinance.
Adjournment
Reminders:
4/3 6PM Public Service Committee
4/4 6PM R & O Committee
4/9 6:30PM Licenses Committee
4/9 7PM Board of Aldermen
4/17 7PM Next Common Council
4/18 6PM Bills & Accounts Committee
4/23 7PM Board of Aldermen
Respectfully submitted:
Caroline McCorry
Admin. / Ofc. Mgr.
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
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card
Senior Member
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Posted - 03/30/2012 : 05:19:27 AM
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card
Senior Member
117 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2012 : 09:09:48 AM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012,
7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. C0072-12
Public participation and comment in accordance with Joint Rules of the City
Council, that each meeting of the City Council shall allow up to ten (10) minutes for
public participation and comment prior to commencement of the reading of the
"Communications from the Mayor".
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
2. A0113-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept the donation totaling $200.00 from Lisa Pontoriero to the 9/11 Memorial
Fund Account for Memorial Project in Everett Square. (Passed sent down for
concurrence)
3. A0126-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept the donation totaling $300.00 to the City of Everett's Office of Human
Services Emergency Services Account from the following: Joseph King $100.00 and
Jack McGrath $200.00. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)
4. A0008-12 Ordinance/s/Aldermen Joseph McGonagle, Robert Van Campen, L.
Charles DiPerri and Councilor Lorrie Bruno
To prohibit aggressive solicitation and solicitation in certain places within Everett;
with a recommendation for favorable action. (Ordained sent down for ordainment.)
5. C0061-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano and Alderman Joseph W.
McGonagle
That the City continue to do the audit in its current format until the FY2013 Budget
is conducted. (Passed as amended sent down for concurrence).
6. C0066-12 Ordinance/s/Councilors Rosa DiFlorio, Cynthia Sarnie, Sergio Cornelio,
Michael McLaughlin, Leo McKinnon, Aldermen Robert Van Campen and Michael
Marchese
To amend Chapter 1 of the Ordinances of the City of Everett by adding Section 25
Residency Requirement. (Amended by adding a waiver after the last paragraph, and
further amended to exclude public safety employees, enrolled as amended on both
amendments, sent down for ordainment, as amended.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. C0043-12
Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution/s/Councilor Daniel J.
Napolitano-To invite the Mayor's Office to appear at the next Public Service
committee meeting to explain the Mayor's new trash proposal; with a
recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
8. C0046-12
Committee on Public Service Report on Order offered by Councilor Jason Marcus-
To adopt an Act relative to Living Organ Donation; with a recommendation for
favorable action.
9. C0057-12
Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution offered by Councilors Michael
McLaughlin, Richard Dell Isola and Kenneth Giannelli-To check the feasibility of
having GPS tracking devices installed in all city vehicles; with a recommendation to
refer back to Sponsors.
NEW BUSINESS
10. C0073-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
To thank Dale Palma, the Coordinator for the Council on Aging, for the tremendous
job he has done for the Seniors.
11. C0074-12
Common Council Worksheet
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Pursuant to Rule 17 of the Common Council, all resolutions requesting the repair,
replacement or maintenance of pavement, sidewalks, traffic signals, signage,
playground equipment, or other similar requests, shall be placed on a separate
worksheet and voted on collectively at the next formal session, and, if passed,
referred to the respective departments for their response back to sponsors, if required.
Sponsor: Councilor Richard Dell Isola-To request that the City Services Department
notify the State that at the corner of Spring Street and the Revere Beach Parkway
there is an aluminum guard rail sticking out of the ground and it needs to be removed
as soon as possible.
Referred to: City Services Department. Attention Acting Director Peter Pietrantonio.
2. Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-To trim the weeds on the sidewalk
at Charlton Street as soon as possible.
Referred to: City Services Department, Attention Acting Director Peter Pietrantonio.
3. Sponsor: Councilor Lou Sierra-That Police Traffic Division places the speed
survey machine on Reed Avenue as soon as possible. Referred to: Sgt. Bova and
Police Traffic Division.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted:
Caroline McCorry
Admin. Assist. / Ofc. Mgr.
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
Reminders:
4-18-12 6PM Committee on Bills & Accounts
4-18-12 6PM Committee on Rules & Ordinances
4-23-12 6PM Committee on Licenses
4-23-12 7PM Board of Alderman Meeting
5-7-12 7PM Next Common Council Meeting
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Administrator
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Posted - 04/18/2012 : 3:02:52 PM
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WOW WOW WOW.
What a bogus meeting on the residency requirements. So many contradictions and whether anyone is for it or against it…that was the biggest farce to be seen yet. The majority of people in the city wanted this and everyone knows who it was that was responsible for shooting it down.
This mayor has historically NOT hired Everett people. Hires are from Boxford, Middleton, Danvers and on and on. Our tax dollars are paying for those people to live in their nice quiet homes in the suburbs. I would rather my tax dollars go to Everett residents that live and work here.
That’s right Dominic… the voters and taxpayers wont forget. Who cares what the mayor thinks and wants. It’s not about him….it’s something that was right for the city of Everett…not so the mayor can hire people that have left Everett (with name recognition)….. to secure another election.
All of a sudden when this is coming to fruition it becomes a “political dogfight.” Just make sure you keep the mayors name clean DJ….Are those jokers serious! It was nothing but an excuse to kill the ordinance and it’s more evident now why there are so many open positions.
All the months of hard work put into this and no one could lay it over to hear Sergio’s opinion? WHY?? Because…. he’s another FLIP FLOPPER for the mayor that did not have the guts to even be there.
This was really a let down to the people that live here. Those flip floppers have no confidence in people that live in Everett so they should just hang it up and get the hell out of Everett politics. Everyone was played for a fool by these flip floppers and 1-½ years can’t come fast enough.
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tetris
Moderator
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Posted - 04/18/2012 : 8:31:08 PM
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It always happens; just when you think you can miss a meeting because the agenda looks so boring, it turns out it to be more interesting than most. So I just had to make use of the videos on the city web site to see what actually went down for myself.
Before I go on though, to be totally honest, I'm actually on the fence about all of the city's residency ordinances; I can be on the fence because I don't need to vote on them. I don't think that they'll really have the impact that the supporters of the ordinances claim that they will; but on the other hand, I'm not sure that it isn't worth a try. I also don't think that Everett's residency ordinances, as written, are all that strong; it wouldn't really be all that hard for any administration that didn't really believe in a residency requirement to turn their heads the other way if they really didn't want to enforcement them. Take a look at the Revere residency ordinance, where the "controversial" amendment came from. It's much tougher and it also looks like it requires all employees to live in the city for as long as they work for the city, unless they get the "controversial" exception. And, BTW, Revere is a much better comparison to Everett than Boston.
Who woulda thought that there would be so much controversey at this point? The two public safety residency ordinances have been in effect since January. This new residency ordinance made it thru the Common Council on a fairly comfortable vote on its first reading in that body (10-5, I think). The aldermen made two amendments to the piece. One was strictly procedural so it wouldn't conflict with the public safety residency ordinances; the other was requested by the administration and just agreed with by the aldermen, not their invention. Why would anyone think that these amendments would be so controversial? I know that I rarely have anything nice to say about Leo McKinnon; but he hit this one right on the head. The amendements were nothing more than an excuse to hide behind.
Anybody know where Sergio Cornelio is working now that he couldn't show up because of a "work commitment"; I don't believe that the place that I knew where he work(s/ed?) is even open at that the time of the meeting.
But the other shining star of the night was Rosa DiFlorio, who pulled an absolutely brillant move by requesting that "controversial" amendments be removed, calling the bluff. Even Mike McLaughlin, who said that he wanted his name removed from the piece because of the amendments, "had" to vote for the piece then. Can't wait for Rosa to let the voters of the city know why all this went down the way it did, as she stated she would last night.
Not sure what happens now; I believe that last night's vote was an ordainment vote. So if the aldermen pass it next week, as is , the city will be left an ordinance that is more restrictive than it could be, effectively tying an administration's hands in certain cases; and it could be in conflict with other ordinances already on the books. Is this any way to run a city? Let's hope that a single branch legislature can do better than this. |
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Senior Member
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 2:22:42 PM
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6:00PM PUBLIC HEARING-CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS)
AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012, 7:00
PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. C0079-12
Public participation and comment in accordance with joint rules of the city council,
that each meeting of the city council shall allow up to ten (10) minutes for public
participation and comment prior to commencement of the reading of the
"Communications from the Mayor".
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
2. A0137-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept the donation totaling $100.00 from Cindy Glennon to the 9/11 Memorial
Fund Account to be used by the City to construct the 9/11 Memorial Project in
Everett Square. (Passed sent down for concurrence)
3. A0136-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To accept the donations totaling $400.00 from the following: Mr. & Mrs. Cormier
$100.00, Mr. & Mrs. Al & Dolores Lattanzi $100.00, Judith Murphy $200.00. This
will be deposited into the 9/11 Memorial Fund Account to be used by the City to
construct the 9/11 Memorial Project in Everett Square. (Passed sent down for
concurrence.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
4. C0023-12 Committee on Public Safety Report
On Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne Matewsky that National Grid appear relative to
long waits for double pole removals and their policy on fixing street lights in the
City; with a recommendation to request further time and to invite the Mayor's Chief
of Staff, Representatives of Verizon, NextG and Representatives of the City of
Everett's Fire Department, Wire Department and ISD to the next meeting.
5. C0049-12 Committee on Public Safety Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Michael McLaughlin to invite the Orsogna
Plaza's Board of Directors to the next meeting on public safety and request that they
update us on their new rules; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
6. C0042-12 Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report
On Resolution offered by Councilors Rosa DiFlorio, Cynthia Sarnie, Michael
McLaughlin, Leo McKinnon, Aldermen Robert Van Campen and Michael Marchese-
That the City Solicitor appear at the next Committee on Rules & Ordinances meeting
to help us write three ordinances on residency for teachers, city workers and
department heads; with a recommendation to request further time.
7. C0041-12 Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report
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7. C0041-12 Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report
On Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio-To request that Mayor DeMaria call a
Joint Convention and invite City Solicitor and the City Clerk to attend to discuss the
new city charter, relative to the occurrence of its validity and effectiveness; with a
recommendation to request further time.
8. C0027-12 Committee on Finance Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Mike McLaughlin-To request that the School
Department to appear before the Common Council at their first meeting in April to
tell us how their budget is going and what they will do different next year so they do
not have to come to us for free cash transfers.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. C0034-12 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
To invite City Services Commission to appear next meeting to discuss longevity of
all traffic and relative signage throughout the city.(2-21 Referred to Mayor's Office
and City Services Director with a request for a response in 60 days from 2/21/12).
10. C0010-12 Ordinance/s/Councilors Daniel Napolitano and David Rodrigues
That the Ordinances of the City of Everett be hereby amended or drafted, as
necessary, to require the disclosure of all accounts payable and payroll of the City of
Everett, making all information accessible on the City website. (2/21 Referred to
Mayor's Office to study costs and report back findings in 60 days from 2/21).
NEW BUSINESS
11. C0084-12 Order/s/Councilor Michael McLaughlin, Alderman Michael Mangan and
Madam Alderman Millie Cardello - In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17,
Section 17.1 (b) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, “Names &
destinations; erection of signposts”, to dedicate a square in honor of the Anthony
Rocco, by renaming the corner of Lewis and Second Street, at the discretion of
Veteran Services.
12. C0076-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio - That all ordinances be posted on
computer listing all members vote.
13. C0075-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus - That the City construct a high
chain link fence around upper Florence Street Park; and make sure it is locked every
night at 9 p.m. Also, invite Mayor to appear next meeting about the Park.
14. C0077-12 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio and Councilor Richard Dell Isola, Jr.
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17, Section 17.1 (b) of the Revised
Ordinances of the City of Everett, “Names & destinations; erection of signposts”, to
dedicate a square in honor of the Dominic Nicolo, WWII Veteran, of the 876 Air
Engineering Squadron, US Army, at the corner of Birch and Clarence Street.
15. C0078-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael McLaughlin and Alderman Michael
Mangan - That the Mayor consider installing a Bocce Court Complex for the new
seven acre park to increase usage and activity at this recreational facility.
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16. C0083-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Wayne Matewsky and Leo McKinnon
That ramps at the crosswalks be installed at Ferry Street and Walnut Street at
crosswalk for the convenience of handicapped and senior citizens, and that the
Mayor's Office consider doing as soon as possible.
17. C0085-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael McLaughlin - That a Member of Mayor
DeMaria's Office appear this meeting to update the Common Council on progress of
a committee to work with the school department on trying to help find answers to
student enrollment issues.
18. C0081-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus - To request that the Mayor appear
next meeting relative to discussing the top of Fremont Ave at Harvard Street, as it
has not been done yet.
19. C0082-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Dominic Puleo - To invite James Errickson,
Executive Director of Community Development to the next meeting of the Common
Council so that he may provide an update on any projects scheduled for the
spring/summer 2012 construction season.
20. C0086-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks - To request that Mr.
James Errickson, Community Development's Planning Director, appear this meeting
to inform the Common Council, and to let people know, about the new development
plans for the Charleston Lofts, due to many inquiries on what is going on down
there.
21. C0087-12 Common Council Worksheet
Monday, May 7, 2012
Pursuant to Rule 17 of the Common Council, all resolutions requesting the repair,
replacement or maintenance of pavement, sidewalks, traffic signals, signage,
playground equipment, or other similar requests, shall be placed on a separate
worksheet and voted on collectively at the next formal session, and, if passed,
referred to the respective departments for their response back to sponsors, if required.
1. Sponsor: Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano-To place a no parking sign at 16
Kenwood Road.
Referred to: Traffic Commission
2. Sponsor: Councilor Leo McKinnon-To place a “SLOW, CHILDREN” sign in
front of 32 Newton Street. There are two vacant HP sign poles there, you can place
the sign on one pole and remover the other pole. Thank you.
Referred to: Traffic Commission and Sign Department.
3. Sponsor: Councilor Wayne Matewsky-Police Traffic set up speed traps at Union
Street and Chelsea Street at the request of Vine Street residents.
Referred to: Police Traffic Division
4. Sponsor: Councilor Rosa DiFlorio-That the Traffic Commission/Police Traffic
consider leaving the red blinking lights on Bucknam Street, apparently they are
covered up for a 60 day trial period and the stop signs are just not working alone.
This is at the request of many area residents for immediate action.
Referred to: Traffic Commission/Police Traffic/Police Chief Mazzie.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Admin. Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
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cathyk
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Posted - 05/18/2012 : 06:49:07 AM
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AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012, 7:00
PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. C0092-12 Public Participation and Comment
Each meeting of the City Council shall allow up to ten (10) minutes for public
participation prior to the commencement of the reading of "Communications from
His Honor the Mayor".
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
2. C0094-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To transfer $200,000.00 from City Services Refurbishing Parks Account to the City
Services Parks Revolving Account. This money is being saved to use for the field at
the Madeline English Park.
3. C0095-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To transfer $653,329.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance ("free cash") to the
School Department Instructional Salaries Account This amount is the exact amount
that the City will receive in Medicaid reimbursement.
4. C0096-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To transfer $75,000.00 from Budgetary Fund Balance ("free cash") to the Medicare
Account to cover unanticipated increases during the year.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
5. A0139-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable City Council, in conformance with Section
2-191 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, I hereby appoint Ms. Nancy
Koury to the Planning Board for a term to end March 2018. (Confirmed sent down
for concurrence.)
6. A0140-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable City Council, in conformance with Section
2-191 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, I hereby appoint Mr. Fred
Cafasso to the Planning Board for a term to end March 2017. (Confirmed sent down
for concurrence.)
7. A0151-12 Ordinance/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To amend Chapter 2, Article 3 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett,
"Boards, Commissions and Committees" by creating a School Finance Review
Commission. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment.)
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COMMUNICATIONS
8. C0084-12 Favorable recommendation from Director of Veteran Services Joseph
Hickey on Order signed Councilor Michael McLaughlin, Alderman Michael Mangan
and Madam Alderman Millie Cardello that in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 17, Section 17.1 (b) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett,
“Names & destinations; erection of signposts”, to dedicate a square in honor of the
Anthony Rocco, by renaming the corner of Lewis and Second Street, at the discretion
of Veteran Services. (Approved for 2013 pending available location.)
9. C0077-12 Favorable recommendation from Veteran Services Director Joseph Hickey
on Order signed Councilors Sergio Cornelio and Councilor Richard Dell Isola that In
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17, Section 17.1 (b) of the Revised
Ordinances of the City of Everett, “Names & destinations; erection of signposts”, to
dedicate a square in honor of the Dominic Nicolo, WWII Veteran, of the 876 Air
Engineering Squadron, US Army, at the corner of Birch and Clarence Street.
(Approved for 2013 pending available location.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. PH001-12 Committee on Finance Report
On the submittal of the Capitol Improvement Plan 2013-2017; with a favorable
recommendation on the Order under new business to adopt the Mayor's Capitol
Improvement Plan for the years 2013-2017.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. C0013-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Cynthia Sarnie, Michael McLaughlin and
Alderman Sal Sachetta - City Engineer look into painting lines on street for valid
parking spaces at 338 Main Street to Pearl Street, due to parking issues that vehicles
are blocking driveways making more parking spaces than there actually are. (Laid on
table from 4/2 for an update on completion from City Engineer for this meeting)
12. C0034-12 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
To invite City Services Commission to appear next meeting to discuss longevity of
all traffic and relative signage throughout the city.(2-21 Referred to Mayor's Office
and City Services Director with a request for a response in 60 days from 2/21/12).
13. C0010-12 Ordinance/s/Councilors Daniel Napolitano and David Rodrigues
That the Ordinances of the City of Everett be hereby amended or drafted, as
necessary, to require the disclosure of all accounts payable and payroll of the City of
Everett, making all information accessible on the City website. (2/21 Referred to
Mayor's Office to study costs and report back findings in 60 days from 2/21).
14. C0075-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That the City construct a high chain link fence around upper Florence Street Park;
and make sure it is locked every night at 9 p.m. Also, invite Mayor to appear next
meeting about the Park. (5/7 Referred to Mayor to appear this meeting on the
matter.)
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15. C0081-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
To request that the Mayor appear next meeting relative to discussing the top of
Fremont Ave at Harvard Street, as it has not been done yet. (5/7 Referred to Mayor
to appear this meeting.)
16. C0082-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Dominic Puleo
To invite James Errickson, Executive Director of Community Development to the
next meeting of the Common Council so that he may provide an update on any
projects scheduled for the spring/summer 2012 construction season. (5/7 Referred to
Mr. Errickson to appear this meeting.)
17. C0086-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
To request that Mr. James Errickson, Community Development's Planning Director,
appear this meeting to inform the Common Council, and to let people know, about
the new development plans for the Charleston Lofts, due to many inquiries on what
is going on down there.
NEW BUSINESS
18. C0088-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Daniel J. Napolitano and David Pl Rodrigues
To invite Portal of Hope Director Deb Fallon to attend next Public Service
Committee meeting to update public on services provided to Everett citizens.
19. C0089-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
To suspend rules and request City Solicitor appear before Common Council in order
to discuss and seek advice regarding the condition surrounding the refusal of parkingrights to residents (tenant or owners) of the Waters Ave Project.
20. C0090-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Catherine Tomassi Hicks, Rosemary Miller and
Madam Alderman Millie Cardello
To request information about the viability of summer lunches in the park for seniors-
-----what the cost to the city, state monies available and potential sources of
donations.
21. C0091-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To adopt the Mayor's Capitol Improvement Plan for the years 2013-2017.
22. C0093-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Catherine Tomassi Hicks, Rosemary Miller and
Madam Alderman Millie Cardello
That all meetings of the Planning Board and the Board of Appeals be televised live
on ECTV.
23. C0097-12 Common Council Worksheet
Monday, May 21, 2012
Pursuant to Rule 17 of the Common Council, all resolutions requesting the repair,
replacement or maintenance of pavement, sidewalks, traffic signals, signage,
playground equipment, or other similar requests, shall be placed on a separate
worksheet and voted on collectively at the next formal session, and, if passed,
referred to the respective departments for their response back to sponsors, if required.
1. Sponsor: Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano-To place neighborhood crime watch
signs in the Yarmouth Street neighborhood. Referred to: Sign Department
2. Sponsor: Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano- That any empty tree pits on Ashton
Street get trees planted in them as soon as possible. Referred to: City Services
3. Sponsor: Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano – That at the request of residents on
lower Windsor Street, the traffic commission make the lower portion of Windsor
Street a one-way from Bryant Street to Edith Street. Referred to: Traffic Commission
4. Sponsor: Councilor Dominic Puleo-That the Police Traffic Division seek a
solution to combating wrong way traffic on Central Ave, and to also notify residents
of 83 Central Ave (an apartment building) reminding them that Central Ave is a oneway
street, by perhaps placing in paper with your “Traffic Control Changes”.
Referred to: Police Traffic Division.
Adjournment
Reminders:
5-17 6PM Budget Committee Meeting
5-19 8AM Budget Committee Meeting (Members 7:45AM)
5-29 6PM License Committee Meeting
5-29 6:30PM Joint Convention/Public Hearing
5-29 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
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kittycat
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Posted - 06/01/2012 : 06:31:20 AM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2012, 7:00
PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. C0101-12
In accordance with Joint Rules of City Council, that each meeting of the City
Council shall allow up to ten (10) minutes for public participation and comment prior
to commencement of the reading of the "communications from the mayor".
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
2. C0102-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To transfer $5,000.00 from the IT Department's Salary Account to the IT
Department's Hardware/Software Equipment Account. This is to cover the cost of
purchasing a disc array for the City Hall servers.
3. C0103-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To transfer $5,000.00 from the IT Department's Salary Account 01-155-10-155-5111
to the IT Department's Contract Maintenance Account 01-155-11-155-5244. This is
to cover cost of work performed doing a network security audit.
4. C0104-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To transfer $15,000.00 from the City Solicitor's Salary Account to the City
Solicitor's Claims & Judgments Account. This is for a claim that was settled during
this fiscal year.
5. C0105-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To transfer $11,000.00 from two accounts: the Mayor's Reserve Account ($8,405)
and the Purchasing Department Salaries Account ($2,595) into the Library Salary
Account. This is to cover the cost of the FY 12 2% ELSA Union Contract, as well as
funding for part-time workers that were needed to fill in for full-time personnel who
were out on sick leave.
6. C0106-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To transfer $4,800.00 from the Purchasing Department Salaries Account to the
Purchasing Department Equipment Maintenance Account. This is to cover the cost of
purchasing a copier for the Engineering Department and adding it to our maintenance
contract.
7. C0107-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To transfer $10,000.00 from the Purchasing Department's Salary Account to the ISD
Equipment Maintenance Account. This is due to the Director's underestimation of
both the number of permits and the cost of work for FY 12 (with regard to the
GEOTMS user fees, costs driven by 3% of fees collected).
8. C0108-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To accept a donation of $300.00 from the Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner to the
9/11 Memorial Fund Account. This donation will be used by the City to construct the
9/11 Memorial project in Everett Square.
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PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
9. A0162-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept donations totaling $6,100.00 to be deposited into the 9/11 Memorial Fund
Account from the following: Gilbert Dellisola $ 100, Phyllis Morley & Diane Groux
$ 100, Anthony & Ada Toto $ 100, Joyce & Louanne Barisano $ 100, Marie &
Angelo Ferraro $ 100, David & Jean Dickson $ 200, Christine Pelosi $ 100, John &
Christine Janes $ 100, Geraldine & Richard Dellisola $ 100, Lillian Hardy $ 100,
Richard & Lillian Hardy $ 100, Alicia Hardy $ 100, Local 143 Everett Fire Dept. $
100, Sal Sachetta $ 100, Michael & Samuel Ragucci $ 100, Robert & Lillian
Johnston $ 100, Joseph & Katherine O’Donnell $3,000, Shirley & Dunean Moffat $
200, Michael & Kelly Ragucci $ 100, Paul’s Towing $1,000, Everett Muslim Center
$ 100. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)
10. A0163-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept donations totaling $400.00 to the 9/11 Memorial Fund Account from the
following: Margaret Connolly $100.00, Frederick Cafasso & Sons $100.00 and
Angelo DiPierro & Sons $200.00. These donations will be used by the City to
construct the 9/11 Memorial project in Everett Square. (Passed sent down for
concurrence.)
11. A0151-12 Ordinance/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To amend Chapter 2, Article 3 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett,
"Boards, Commissions and Committees" by creating a School Finance Review
Commission. (Ordained sent down for ordainment.)
12. C0010-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Daniel Napolitano and David Rodrigues
To require the disclosure of all accounts payable and payroll of the City of Everett,
making all information accessible on the City website.
13. A0154-12
Letter from Exelon Power regarding notification of Acquisition of Constellation
Energy Group, Inc. by Exelon Corporation. (Copy in mailboxes 5/22).
14. A0156-12
Notice of public hearing and request for comments from Department of Public
Utilities pertaining to Steam Distribution Companies. (D.P.U. 12-33). Copies in
mailboxes 5/22.
15. JC007-12 Order/s/Alderman Michael Mangan and Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano
That the Annual Appropriation Bill (Budget) for the Fiscal Year 2013 in the amount
of $139,620,983.00, is hereby approved as amended by the Committee of the Whole
on the Budget and further amended by the the Board of Aldermen and the Common
Council bringing total amount of reductions to $947,579.00, as follows: E911
Salaries Account 01-299-10-299-5111 $9,968.00, and Unemployment Compensation
Account 01-913-11-913-5170 $250,000.00, Capitol Line Item Account $200,000.00,
Stabilization Fund Account $400,000.00, Human Resources/Personal Services line
item by $2,611, Code Enforcement /ISD Personal Services $85,000.00.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. C0042-12
Rules & Ordinances Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilors Rosa
DiFlorio, Cynthia Sarnie, Michael McLaughlin, Leo McKinnon, Aldermen Robert
Van Campen and Michael Marchese-That the City Solicitor appear at the next
Committee on Rules & Ordinances meeting to help us write three ordinances on
residency for teachers, city workers and department heads; with a recommendation to
refer back to Sponsors.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. C0076-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
That all ordinances be posted on computer listing all members vote.
18. C0078-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael McLaughlin and Alderman Michael
Mangan - That the Mayor consider installing a Bocce Court Complex for the new
seven acre park to increase usage and activity at this recreational facility.
19. C0013-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Cynthia Sarnie, Michael McLaughlin and
Alderman Sal Sachetta - City Engineer look into painting lines on street for valid
parking spaces at 338 Main Street to Pearl Street, due to parking issues that vehicles
are blocking driveways making more parking spaces than there actually are.
20. C0034-12 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
To invite City Services Commission to appear next meeting to discuss longevity of
all traffic and relative signage throughout the city.
21. C0081-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
To request that the Mayor appear next meeting relative to discussing the top of
Fremont Ave at Harvard Street, as it has not been done yet.
22. C0093-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Catherine Tomassi Hicks, Rosemary Miller and
Madam Alderman Millie Cardello - That all meetings of the Planning Board and the
Board of Appeals be televised live on ECTV.
NEW BUSINESS
23. C0098-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Sergio Cornelio and Jason Marcus
To have the City Clerk inform the Common Council of the salaries for clerk of
committees and school committee officials in surrounding cities as we are doing for
the mayor and city council.
24. C0099-12 Order/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
To name the corner of Cherry Street "The Marie C. Stewart Square", in honor of the
crossing guard who lost her life to complications of being hit by a truck at that
location.
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25. C0100-12 Order/s/Councilors Wayne Matewsky and Kenneth Giannelli
To dedicate a square in honor of Eugene J. Massone, at corner of Thorndike Street and Broadway, a WWII Veteran, a recipient of the Purple Heart, and in the Army’s 296th Battalion.
26. C0109-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
That the regular meetings of the Common Council are hereby suspended for July,August and September 2012 except for Monday, July 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.,
Monday, August 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, September 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Reminder:
6/5 6PM Committee on Public Service Meeting
6/11 6PM Committee on Licenses Meeting
6/11 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
6/14 6PM Committee on Bills & Accounts Meeting
6/19 7PM Common Council Meeting (Tuesday)
6/25 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline McCorry
Administrative Assistant / Office Manager
council@ci.everett.ma.us
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massdee
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Posted - 06/04/2012 : 7:29:48 PM
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tetris
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Posted - 06/05/2012 : 12:51:08 PM
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Didn't that used to be a bad thing? If building up the stabilization fund is so important, why hasn't it been done much for the last few years? At least in some years, there's been excess levy capacity to do so. In fact, if anything, I recall the administration initially wanting to take over $2 million out of stabilization a little more than two years ago to offset the FY11 tax levy before they changed their minds. And as part of that discussion it was stated that taking that money out of stabilization wouldn't have had a negative impact on the bond rating. What are we supposed to believe?
That was some meeting last night. I'm not certain but I think that it's possible that they screwed up with the reconsideration vote that they took on the budget. |
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Tails
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The common council screwed up royally!!! Where was the city solicitor or the Chief of Staff...aka "acting mayor" to advise them what the heck they were doing wrong. DOPES.
Unless the mayor is on his death bed (which I seriously doubt) he should have been there - NO EXCUSES. Where has he been to miss these important meetings that have gone haywire? It's obvious his people have no control.
I believe the administration wanted to take 4 million out to offset taxes during the election year. Was it not the same DJ Napolitano who grandstanded the point that it's "pouring out" and we needed to deplete those funds now? Boy the tables have turned and they were all wrong.... and thank goodness the Board of Alderman had enough sense back then to vote that down!
I'm sick of Rosa DiFlorio too. What happened to all the screaming that the taxpayers cant afford it? She keeps bringing up 2007 and it could not be more evident now that the 2007 budget was nothing but political games and unnecessary posturing. You X $25.00 to every taxpayer in this city and you have over a million dollars saved on the tax levy, at least. Those are the cuts the alderman made and rightfully so. I dont care if it's $1.00, it's an increase on the levy, that we are already maxed to! The increases are unnecessary. Huge raises, added positions and political jobs to mayors contractor friends. People have had ENOUGH.
I also want to know how Melissa Murphy thinks that the city is going to save money by the school department cutting down on staff. How is that possible when enrollment numbers keep increasing? I think it was more malarkey coming out of her mouth. |
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