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justme
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 Posted - 06/05/2012 : 3:33:32 PM
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| The mayor isn't on his deathbed............... he's laying in the sun in the Caribbean. |
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 06/05/2012 : 6:08:38 PM
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| You can clearly see where his priorities lie...and it appears not to be with the taxpayers. |
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justme
Advanced Member
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Posted - 06/05/2012 : 8:56:52 PM
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Originally posted by massdee
You can clearly see where his priorities lie...and it appears not to be with the taxpayers.
His priorities obviously lie with himself & his suntan............ |
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card
Senior Member
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Posted - 06/15/2012 : 10:39:06 AM
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(6PM Joint Convention) (6:45PM Presentations)
AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012, 7:00 PM, CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. C0111-12
In accordance with the 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".
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
2. C0118-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President - To transfer $3,000.00
from E911 Salary Account to the E911 Radio Maintenance Account. This will cover the
unexpected costs that were incurred when the E911 radio system went down last weekend
and needed repair.
3. C0119-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President - That the City of Everett
accept Section 19 of Chapter 188, which allows retirement systems to increase the
maximum base on which a COLA is calculated in multiples of $1,000.00. The current COLA
base we have is capped at $13,000.00 and the Everett Retirement Board has voted to
increase the COLA cap to $14,000.00. If accepted as a local option, increasing the COLA
base to $14,000.00 will result in a maximum annual COLA of $420.00, an increase of $30.00
annually per retiree. The total cost will be approximately $12,000.00 annually.
4. C0120-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President - That the City of Everett
accept Sections 29 and 30 of Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011, which created a local option
that will increase the minimum monthly allowance contained in General Laws, Chapter 32,
Section 12(2)(d) from $250 to $500 for surviving spouses of members who died before
retiring. This will increase the allowance for two surviving spouses with a total annual cost
of approximately $2,500.00.
5. C0121-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President - To transfer $51,000.00
from the Unemployment Compensation Account to the Workers Trust/Exs Insurance
Account. This is due to increase in claims during our current fiscal year.
6. C0122-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to apply for grant funding from the
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To authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to apply for grant funding from the
Massachusetts Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant
Program for Fiscal Year 2013. The grant application is for the complete reconstruction and
renovation of Sacramone Park, to include upgrades to the little league baseball field,
reconstructed basketball court and other site upgrades. Through the PARC Grant Program,
the City of Everett is eligible for the reimbursement of up to sixty-six percent (66%) of the
total park renovation project costs, up to a maximum of $400,000.00. Mayor's Staff
currently estimates that the
design and construction of the Sacramone Park Project may
total $800,000.00.
7. C0123-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President - To accept donations
totaling $250.00 to the 9/11 Memorial Project in Everett Square from the following: Teresa
Ricciardi $100, Richard Rocco, Salvatore Rocco & Sons $100, and Benjamin and Mary Saia
$50.00.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
8. A0168-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President - To accept a donation
of $100.00 from Mr. Dennis DiBiase to the Department of Veteran's Services Gift Account.
(Passed sent down for concurrence and letter of thanks be sent.)
9. A0171-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President - To accept donations
totaling $400.00 to the 9/11 Memorial Fund Account from the following: Steven Mazzie
$100, Richard D'Orio $100, Cynthia & Stephen Sarnie $100, and Bernice & Michael Sarnie
$100. (Passed sent down for concurrence and letters of thanks be sent.)
10. A0172-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President - To accept a donation
totaling $100.00 from Bonnie O'Donnell 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.
11. A0177-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President - To transfer
$200,000.00 from the City Services Refurbishing Parks Account to the Capital Equipment
Plan Account. This transfer will allow the refurbishment of the Madeline English Park.
(Passed sent down for concurrence.)
12. A0178-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President - To transfer $20,000.00
from the Health Department Salary Account to the following accounts in the Police
Department:
Clothing Allowance $1,289.00
Data Handling $5,750.00
Telecommunications $7,672.00
Office Supplies $2,500.00
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Office Supplies $2,500.00
Equipment $700.00
Professional Development $500.00
Training/Academy/Travel $1,589.00
This transfer will alleviate the deficit in the clothing allowance line, cover increases from the
vendor under data handling and telecommunications; and will fund projected overruns
under office supplies, professional development, equipment and training/academy/travel.
(Passed sent down for concurrence.)
13. A0179-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President - To authorize Revolving
Funds in use by many city departments for Fiscal Year 2013 in accordance with M.G.L.,
Chapter 44, Section 53E-1/2, in the amounts not to exceed those set forth on order, these
accounts may be collected and expended by the designated city officials for the specified
purposes during Fiscal Year 2013. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)
14. A0174-12 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
To amend Section 1-25 Residency Requirement by adding "In the event that the appointing
authority with the approval of the city council, determines it to be in the best interest of
the public, the provisions of this article may be waived with respect to a particular person
or position, and such waiver shall not act to defeat the application of this section to every
other person or position. The appointing authority shall submit in writing to the city council
reasons why such waiver is in the best interests of the public. The city council may grant
such waiver by majority vote of the city council." (Enrolled sent down for enrollment.)
COMMUNICATIONS
15. C0100-12 Favorable recommendation from Veteran's Officer on 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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. C0065-12 Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution offered by Councilors Michael
McLaughlin and Richard DellIsola, Aldermen Robert Van Campen and Michael Marchese -
To invite Mayor and Acting Director of City Services to next Public Service Committee
meeting to discuss the maintenance of our City's parks and what we can do different this
year than in past years to keep them clean and safe; no quorum present, so an informal
discussion was held on the matter with Councilor Dell Isola indicated his intent to refer back
to Sponsors.
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17. C0088-12 Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution offered by Councilors DJ
Napolitano and Dave 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;
with a recommendation to request that Ms. Fallon provide a presentation of the Portal of
Hope Services to both the Common Council and Board of Aldermen at their regular
scheduled meetings.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18. C0076-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
That all ordinances be posted on computer listing all members vote. (6/4 Referred to City
Clerk to appear on matter)
19. 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. (6-4 Laid over to this meeting for an
update.)
20. 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. (6-4 Referred to Mayor's Office for a response this
meeting.)
21. C0109-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President - That the regular meetings
of the Common Council are hereby suspended for July and August 2012 except for Monday,
July 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, August 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
22. C0110-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Wayne A. Matewsky and John Leo McKinnon - That
the City Council of the City of Everett is opposed to the Global Oil transport of ethanol
going through the City of Everett by the Global Oil Company because of our high exposure
to other flammable materials.
23. C0124-12 Common Council Worksheet
Tuesday, June 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
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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 Wayne A. Matewsky-That the City Engineer request the contractor
who placed the sidewalks in front of 56 Florence Street replace the cracked sidewalk. Also
the tree at that location is planted incorrectly. Homeowner is requesting both these
matters be corrected. Kindly notify me when work is completed. Thank you.
Referred to: Mayor, City Engineer and Director of City Services.
24. C0112-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
To request Mayor's Chief of Staff to appear next meeting relative to the reconstruction of
Lawrence Street.
25. C0113-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Cynthia Sarnie
That Code Enforcement look into the corner of Tileston and Williams Street relative to the
business to see if they can put some kind of slats or mesh in the fence. I would like a
response back at the next council meeting.
26. C0114-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President - To invite Portal of
Hope Director to discuss services provided to Everett Citizens.
27. C0115-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Richard Dell Isola
To request an update from the Department of Conservation and Recreation on the
repairing of the guardrail on the corner of Spring Street and Route 16 at their earliest
convenience.
28. C0116-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne Matewsky
That the City Clerk explain the 10 minute public participation and comment rule required by
the city charter.
29. C0117-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne Matewsky
That National Grid replace cement base and street light at 2034 Revere Beach Parkway;
also repair sidewalk with cement and replace hard top at four locations on Revere Beach
Parkway that National Grid (Gas) did work.
Adjournment
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2012 : 10:12:07 AM
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6. The funding necessary for securing the Glendale Park grant (i.e., all of the funding for the project needs to be secured before the project can start, the city will get reimbursed by the state after the project is completed) hasn't even been secured yet and the city is applying for another park grant? I realize that the city may be trying to put together a large capital improvement funding package; but will the state consider giving the city another grant for parks when the project for the last one hasn't really gone beyond a design phase yet?
24. Does Marcus get it? Or does the squeaky wheel get the grease?
28. I'm assuming that this piece springs from last week's Public Participation and Comment period. Does Matewsky really want to stick his nose into that? |
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kittycat
Member
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Posted - 07/20/2012 : 07:16:40 AM
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AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, JULY 23, 2012,
7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. C0128-12 /s/Public Participation and Comment
In accordance with the 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.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
2. C0129-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To accept a donation of $4,000.00 from the Everett Chamber of Commerce Island End
Industrial Park Association to the Everett Police Department (Marine Unit) Donation
Account.
3. C0130-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To accept donations totaling $400.00 in Memory of William, Joseph and Al D'Agostino to
the Department of Veteran Services Gift Account, as follows: Mrs. Maria D'Agostino
$200.00, Joanne Bryanos $100.00 and Janet Taylor $100.00.
4. C0131-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
That the Chief Procurement Officer is hereby granted permission to accept and dispose
of the specific items located in the Shute Library and Parlin Library, referenced as
EXHIBIT A.
5. C0132-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To accept a donation of $200.00 from the Everett Emblem Club #32 to the City of
Everett's Office of Human Services Emergency Services Account.
6. C0133-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To accept a donation of $100.00 from Mr. Richard Sheehan to the Department of
Veteran's Services Gift Account.
7. C0134-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To accept donations totaling $3,500.00 to be deposited into the Official Celebrations
Account from the following: Everett Co-Operative $1,000.00, Paul's Towing $500.00,
Lester Morovitz Everett Car Svc. $1,500.00, AG Quealy Towing $500.00 and Senator
Sal DiDomenico $500.00.
8. C0137-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To accept donation of $100.00 from Councilor Joseph R. King to the City of Everett's
Office of Human Services Emergency Services Account.
9. C0139-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
That the City of Everett by and through its Mayor and City Council, voted to petition the
General Court to enable legislation to establish a linkage fee revolving fund.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
10. A0174-12 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
10. A0174-12 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
To amend Section 1-25 Residency Requirement by adding "In the event that the
appointing authority with the approval of the city council, determines it to be in the best
interest of the public, the provisions of this article may be waived with respect to a
particular person or position, and such waiver shall not act to defeat the application of
this section to every other person or position. The appointing authority shall submit in
writing to the city council reasons why such waiver is in the best interests of the public.
The city council may grant such waiver by majority vote of the city council." (Ordained
sent down for Ordainment).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. C0024-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin
That Mr. John Field, Head of ISD, appear next meeting of the Common Council to
update us on the illegal rooming houses that they have found in the City; (3/5/12) with a
recommendation to refer to Fire Chief Dave Butler so that a further update could be
provided to the City Council in 60 days.
12. 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.) (6/4 In the Common Council, referred to School
Committee for recommendation back to the Common Council.)
13. 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. (6-4 Laid over to this meeting
for response on matter.)
14. 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. (6-4 Referred to this meeting for update on
progress.)
15. C0114-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To invite Portal of Hope Director to discuss services provided to Everett Citizens.
16. C0113-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Cynthia Sarnie and Michael
McLaughlin
That Code Enforcement look into the corner of Tileston and Williams Street relative to
the business to see if they can put some kind of slats or mesh in the fence. I would like a
response back at the next council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
17. C0127-12 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
To dedicate a square in honor of John Doherty, US Army, at the corner of Mansfield
Street and Argyle Street.
18. C0135-12 Order/s/Councilors Jason Marcus and Joseph King
To dedicate a square in honor of James Brickley, WWII Veteran and Korean War
Veteran, a location at the discretion of the Veteran Services Officer.
Veteran, a location at the discretion of the Veteran Services Officer.
19. C0136-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Leo McKinnon and Wayne Matewsky
That Rule 24 be enforced at all Common Council meetings. (Reconsideration, Debate
Limited: Debate on the motion for reconsideration shall be limited to thirty minutes, in
total, and no member shall speak more than 5 minutes.).
20. C0138-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That a representative of the Mayor’s Office appears next meeting relative to discussing
the feasibility of starting a work program for young adults with special needs.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted: Caroline McCorry, Admin/Office Manager, Everett City Council Office
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waterboy
Senior Member
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Posted - 07/20/2012 : 07:24:52 AM
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. C0024-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin
That Mr. John Field, Head of ISD, appear next meeting of the Common Council to
update us on the illegal rooming houses that they have found in the City; (3/5/12) with a
recommendation to refer to Fire Chief Dave Butler so that a further update could be
provided to the City Council in 60 days.
I thought John Field left the city of Everett?
13. 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. (6-4 Laid over to this meeting
for response on matter.)
WHY CAUSE THEY LIKE THE SPORT AND POST IT ALL OVER FACEBOOK. MORE WASTED MONEY.
14. 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. (6-4 Referred to this meeting for update on
progress.)
DOESN'T SHE ALREADY HAVE NO PARKING SIGNS UP IN FRONT OF HER BUSINESS, ETHICS VIOLATION OR NOT
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justme
Advanced Member
1428 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2012 : 10:02:29 AM
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| When do these clowns meet again? I don't want to miss the vote on the salary for their replacements! |
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scamore
Senior Member
105 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2012 : 1:27:38 PM
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PROVIDING THEY ALL SHOW UP AGAIN, BOA MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT
Ordered: that $7,015,767 is appropriated to pay costs of the following capital projects:
Project Amount
Glendale Park Improvements $2,100,000
Crosswalk Installation 200,000
Roadway Reconstruction 3,771,767
Sidewalk Reconstruction 64,000
Fire Department Repairs and Design 250,000
Parlin School Masonry Repairs 500,000
911 Stairs 50,000
Police Station Renovations 80,000
including the payment of any other costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Sections 7 and 8 of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
Further Ordered: that the Treasurer is authorized to file an application with the Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any or all of the bonds authorized by this Order and to provide such information and execute such documents as the Municipal Finance Oversight Board may require for these purposes.
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Ordered: that $4,480,000 is appropriated to pay costs of the following capital projects:
Project Amount
Residential Water Meters (Non-MWRA) $3,000,000
Water Main Replacements (MWRA) 4,172,000
Water System Repairs (Non-MWRA) 350,000
Water Dept.Vehicle Replacement 130,000
including the payment of any other costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Sections 7 and 8 of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
Further Ordered: that the Treasurer is authorized to file an application with the Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any or all of the bonds authorized by this Order and to provide such information and execute such documents as the Municipal Finance Oversight Board may require for these purposes.
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2012 : 2:29:45 PM
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Just to be straight on this.
You're saying that there's another special meeting of the common council scheduled for this coming Monday night. And if they get the 12 votes that they need to pass either or both of these two pieces, there will be a special meeting of the board of aldermen on this coming Tuesday night. If that's the case, do you know what time the meetings are scheduled for? |
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cozulady
Senior Member
165 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2012 : 9:31:14 PM
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| CC Monday at 6:45. BoA Tuesday at 6 |
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2012 : 07:06:18 AM
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| Thank you for that info. |
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whynot
Member
47 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2012 : 07:07:21 AM
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| couzlady, no meeting tonight? True? not enought people again |
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2012 : 2:09:48 PM
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| My "spies" at city hall have conformed that tonight's meeting has been cancelled. Not sure exactly why though. Has to be either no quorum for a vote on loan orders (require a 2/3 majority on the entire body or 12 votes) or not enough "yes" votes. |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 08/13/2012 : 2:41:58 PM
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If Carlo is upset again about it, then he should think about stopping summers off for the city council.
I dont get summers off from my part-time job, and if I did, I would have a pay cut....and that's private sector funds! I think the city council has a nerve to say they deserve summers off. Maybe the month of July, but certainly not the entire summer.
"Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
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