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cozulady
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 Posted - 11/05/2012 : 1:43:52 PM
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AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. C0204-12
In accordance with the Joint Rules of the City Council, that each meeting 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. C0212-12 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as Acting President - To accept the donation of $1,000.00 from Exxon Mobil Corporation into the Everett Police Department K-9 Account. This will support the Department's K-9 Unit.
3. C0213-12 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as Acting President - That $1,500,000.00 is appropriated to pay costs of the following capital Project: Water Main Replacements $1,500,000.00 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, Section 7 and 8 of the Massachusetts General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor. Be it further ordered: That the Treasurer is authorized to file an application with the Municipal Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the Massachusetts General Laws or 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.
4. C0214-12 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as Acting President - To transfer funds in the amount of three hundred thousand and forty-eight dollars ($300,048.00) from the Sale of Real Estate Account to the City Services Snow & Ice Supplies and Materials Account for the purchase of sidewalk plows.
5. C0215-12 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as Acting President - That the City Council hereby authorizes His Honor The Mayor to enter into an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Winthrop, pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 40A, for the sharing of services and costs for a Grant Manager to assist with the drafting and submission of grants for the City of Everett Public Schools.
6. C0216-12 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as Acting President - That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is hereby authorized to provide for the sale and issuance of refunding bonds under M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 21A to refund any portion of the remaining principal of and redemption premium and interest on any bonds of the City outstanding as of the date of adoption of this Order, and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto, and that the mayor and Treasurer are each authorized to take any and all other actions necessary to carry out the purposes of this Order. Be it further ordered: That the Treasurer is authorized to file an application with the Municipal Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the Massachusetts General Laws or 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.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
7. A0256-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President - To accept a donation of $250.00 from the Carmen A. Schiavo Club to the Department of Veteran's Services to be deposited into the Veteran Services Gift Account. (Passed sent down for concurrence)
8. A0227-12 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
The salary for each member of the Everett City Council 2014 shall be $15,000.00 annually effective January 1, 2014, which does not include health insurance. (Ordained, as amended, sent down for concurrence.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
9. C0078-12 Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution offered by 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; with a recommendation to request further time.
10. C0173-12 Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Jason Marcus-That the City Council of the City of Everett support no Medicare cuts for senior citizens; with a recommendation for favorable acti
11. C0177-12 Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin-That an in depth study be made on all snow equipment in the City; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.
12. C0161-12 Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution offered by Councilors Rosa DiFlorio and Michael McLaughlin-That a Representative from National Grid appear next meeting September 17th to discuss what they are going to do about the business' on Norwood Street, having lost electricity too many times; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsors.
13. C0169-12 Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin-To request City Services Director appear next meeting to discuss the trash program; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.
14. C0116-12 Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Wayne Matewsky-That the City Clerk explain the 10 minute public participation and comment rule required by the city charter, with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
15. C0098-12 Committee on Finance Report on Resolution offered by Councilors Sergio Cornelio and Jason Marcus-To have the City Clerk informs 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; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsors.
16. C0176-12 Committee on Finance Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Sergio Cornelio-That the Finance Committee come up with salaries for the following positions comparative to surrounding cities: Clerk of Committees, City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk and School Committee; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. C0149-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin
That Senator Sal DiDomenico and Councilor Sal LaMartina give a written response in one month for a new measure put in place for odor control at the Boston Water and Sewer Sludge Plant.
18. 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.
19. C0179-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
That the Director of City Services, at the request of residents, have the gas covers filled in and around them in front of 24 Derne Street, and report back his findings next meeting on when this can be done before winter snow and plowing begins.
20. C0185-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
To have someone from the Mayor's Office and the Water Department before the Common Council to explain what is going on with the estimated water bills, how they are billed and why are homeowners being charged the current rate for bills that are wrong from years ago. (10/16 Referred to Mr. Glen Doherty to appear this meeting.)
21. C0193-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
Code Enforcement and Building Inspector appear concerning the bird problem and condition of 157 Union Street. (10/16 Referred to Code Enforcement for update this meeting.)
NEW BUSINESS
22. C0201-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano
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 Paul Hegner in the
Springvale Ave area.
23. C0202-12 Order/s/Councilors Sergio Cornelio, Jason Marcus and Leo McKinnon - To amend the Common Council rules by adding Rule 1A: Election of a Vice President, effective January 2013.
24. C0203-12 Order/s/Councilors Sergio Cornelio, Jason Marcus and Leo McKinnon - To amend Common Council Rules by adding Rule 30: Common Council Vice President; Duties & Responsibilities. This Rule shall take effect January 2013.
25. C0205-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
That the City Services Park Division trim trees on West Street, as the trees are blocking signs, and this is the second request.
26. C0206-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
That the City Services Department, in the interest of public safety and that of motorists, repair the sewer in the rear parking lot of the Parlin School by the fence at light pole #59, as it is sinking into the ground.
27. C0207-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio and Alderwoman Millie Cardello - To have the City install bicycle racks in front of all municipal buildings, schools and squares.
28. C0208-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio and Alderwoman Millie Cardello - To have the City mark the streets with signage that states "dual lanes" for cars and bicycles. Due to the problem of adults driving their bicycles on the sidewalks, which is illegal.
29. C0209-12 Order/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
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 Richardson Brothers, Jim and Donald, WWII Veterans, at the corner of Harvard Street and Sunnyside Ave.
30. C0210-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
Letters of thanks be sent to the City Services Department and all City Employees that worked diligently through the recent storm doing a great job!
31. C0211-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That Nationalgrid take immediate steps to fix the street lights on Paris Street, Lewis Street, and Bailey Street due to safety concerns and many break-ins in this neighborhood in the last ten days.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted;
Caroline McCorry
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
Reminders: 11/11 Veteran’s Day Observance starts at 10am at Armory on Chelsea Street.
11/13 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting 11/15 6PM Bills & Accts Committee Meeting
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charm
Senior Member
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Posted - 11/16/2012 : 9:34:31 PM
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AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012,
7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS 02149
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. C0217-12
In accordance with Joint Rules of the City Council, that each meeting 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. C0222-12 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano, as President
To accept a donation of $20.00 from Mr. Paul Harvey to the Department of Veteran
Services Gift Account.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
3. A0263-12 Order/s/Alderman Michael Mangan and Alderman Michael
Marchese - 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 Salvatore Mandracchia, a WWII Veteran, at the corner of
Chestnut Street and Hillside Ave. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)
4. A0150-12 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert Van Campen - That In accordance
with applicable Rules and Regulations of the Commonwealth, and Chapter 12 of the
Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, "Licenses and Business Regulations, the
Board of Aldermen hereby amend Chapter 12 by adding "PAWNBROKERS", with a
recommendation for favorable action on revised document from City Solicitor's Office.
(Enrolled sent down for enrollment.)
5. A0193-12 Order/s/Aldermen Joseph McGonagle, L. Charles DiPerri and
Councilor Lorrie Bruno - To petition the General Court for an Act regarding a
special law granting authority to the Everett Traffic Commission to have the power to
lower speed limits within the City of Everett; with a recommendation for favorable action
on newly revised document from the City Solicitor's Office. (Passed as amended, sent
down for concurrence.)
6. A0268-12 Ordinance/s/Alderman Sal Sachetta, Alderman L. Charles
DiPerri and Alderman Robert J. Van Campen - That the Revised Ordinances of
the City of Everett, Massachusetts, Chapter 18 Traffic and Motor Vehicles, ARTICLE V
Parking, Stopping and Standing, DIVISION 1 Generally, Section 18-131 General
Prohibitions, Subsection (N) (3) is hereby amended by deleting the words “will be towed”
and inserting in their place the words “may be towed.” Said subsection reads as follows:
Section 18-131(N) (3) Vehicles found in violation pay twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and
may be towed at the expense of the owner. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the forgoing are herby repealed. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment.)
7. A0266-12 Ordinance/s/Alderman Sal Sachetta and Councilor Rosa
DiFlorio - In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 1 of the City of
Everett Charter and Chapter 7, Section 7-163 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of
Everett, the salary for the position of Mayor shall be as follows: Effective January 1, 2014,
the salary for the position of Mayor shall be $105,000.00. Thereafter, and on January 1st
of each ensuing year, the salary for the position of Mayor shall be adjusted by applying
the most recently reported three year (calendar year) average of the un-adjusted
Consumer Price Index ("CPI"). Said calculation shall be based on applying the
aforementioned three year average to the salary in effect as of December 31st of the
immediately preceding calendar year. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with
the foregoing are hereby repealed. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment.)
COMMUNICATIONS
8. C0209-12 Response from Veteran's Services on Order/s/Councilor Jason Marcus 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 Richardson Brothers, Jim and Donald, WWII Veterans, at the corner of Harvard
Street and Sunnyside Ave.
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9. C0205-12 Response from City Services on Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi
Hicks-That the City Services Park Division trim trees on West Street, as the trees are
blocking signs, and this is the second request.
10. C0201-12 Response from Veteran's Services 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 Paul Hegner in the Springvale Ave area.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. C0173-12 Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution offered by Councilor
Jason Marcus-That the City Council of the City of Everett support no medicare cuts for
senior citizens; with a recommendation for favorable action.
12. 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.
13. C0163-12 Committee on Public Safety Report on Resolution offered by Councilors
Michael McLaughlin and Cynthia Sarnie-That the Traffic Commission respond in writing
on the results of the traffic study that was requested in March to see what can be done to
slow down vehicles on Everett Street and Prescott Street.
14. C0170-12 Committee on Public Safety Report on Resolution offered by Councilors Leo
McKinnon, Michael McLaughlin, Jason Marcus and Wayne Matewsky-That someone from
the DOT, also someone from Senator DiDominico's Office as well as, someone from
Representative Smith's Office, and the Mayor to appear next meeting relative to
explaining the gas main situation that is going on down at the Bridge area.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. C0171-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Rosa DiFlorio and Leo McKinnon
That the Mayor appear to explain where the Everett Jr. Crimson Tide Football team is
going to be practicing and playing their games due to the Glendale Park renovations.
16. C0203-12 Order/s/Councilors Sergio Cornelio, Jason Marcus and Leo
McKinnon - To amend Common Council Rules by adding Rule 30: Common Council
Vice President; Duties & Responsibilities. This Rule shall take effect January 2013.
17. C0202-12 Order/s/Councilors Sergio Cornelio, Jason Marcus and Leo
McKinnon - To amend the Common Council rules by adding Rule 1A: Election of a
Vice President, effective January 2013.
18. C0193-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus - Code Enforcement and
Building Inspector appear concerning the bird problem and condition of 157 Union Street.
19. C0149-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin- That Senator Sal
DiDomenico and Councilor Sal LaMartina give a written response in one month for a new
measure put in place for odor control at the Boston Water and Sewer Sludge Plant.
20. C0116-12 Resolution/s/Councilors Wayne Matewsky and Leo McKinnon
That the City Clerk explain the 10 minute public participation and comment rule required
by the city charter, with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor. (11-5 amended by
adding Leo McKinnon as co-sponsor and referred to city solicitor for assistance with
language changes for this meeting).
NEW BUSINESS
21. C0220-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosemary Miller
That during the public participation portion, no member of the common council, board of
aldermen or the mayor speak in response to citizens' remarks. Any discussion between
these parties shall be conducted outside the council chambers; and that the presidents of
either branch enforce this action.
22. C0221-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
Chief Mazzie and Sgt. Bova appear next meeting of the Common Council to give an
update on putting a video together relative to the street crossing safety and the
importance of using crosswalks for all, and the feasibility of tagging violators.
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23. C0218-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosemary Miller
That no commission and/or committee (appointed by the mayor or otherwise) shall be
allowed to approve expenditures in excess of $5,000.00. All expenditures over this
amount shall go before the city council for approval.
24. C0219-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosemary Miller
That the Purchasing Agent provides information to the City Council on all items approved
for salvage. That information shall include where it was sent or auctioned, the selling
price and the name of the purchaser.
25. C0223-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
Mayor's Office provide total amount of free cash available, to consider feasibility of using
a portion to offset the upcoming taxes.
26. C0224-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
To have Mayor's Office and the Water Department present the total amount owed in back
water bills to date.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline McCorry
Adm. Assist. / Office Mgr.
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
Reminders:
11/26 6:30PM License Committee
11/26 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
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arthur
Senior Member
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Posted - 11/20/2012 : 1:34:58 PM
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| I'm so glad that discussing pop warner and all sports what a major topic at last night's meeting, didn't know it came under city government. Why didnt' they speak about the prior meeting they had on the casino. The one that Carlo called before the meeting. |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 11/20/2012 : 3:26:33 PM
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Originally posted by arthur
I'm so glad that discussing pop warner and all sports what a major topic at last night's meeting, didn't know it came under city government. Why didnt' they speak about the prior meeting they had on the casino. The one that Carlo called before the meeting.
I wonder where priorities are sometimes with these people. Major discussions like it was life and death over where football is going to practice, but they cant give their own colleague the common courtesy of sending an item to R&O so the public can have a better understanding about spending. I dont even watch like I used to because you cant help but get fed up. There was no reason not to have item 23 go to committee and hear out Councilor Miller. If it was going to be killed, then that would have been the place to do so. There is no respect anymore and what ever the Grand Poobah wants. Thank goodness just one more year to go!
As for the Casino's I hope that's not true. There should be a public hearing on that to let the residents voice their concerns. Sure, it might be revenue coming in....but at what cost and is it really worth it? We have enough crime and break-in's as it is......now we'll have compulsive gamblers on the loose? And I hear about the creation of jobs. Those jobs are temporary but we will have a permanent Casino with long lasting damage. I'm not against all Casinos, just not cramming one in an already overburdened crowded city. It belongs elsewhere. |
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 11/20/2012 : 4:55:28 PM
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| I need to hear more information before I make my mind up on the casino. It could be the good will out weigh the bad. I hope before any decisions are made the city will have a meeting for public input. After all, we will have to live with the final decision. |
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2012 : 7:10:57 PM
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Still skeptical that a casino will ever come here. Not really in favor of it either.
But I'm willing to keep a somewhat open mind until I see an actual proposal on the table.
According to an article in the Advocate a couple of weeks ago, the proposal would have to pass as a referendum. If it ever gets to that point, it'll probably make the battle over the charter look very tame in comparison. |
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thiscitystinks
Member
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Posted - 11/21/2012 : 2:17:19 PM
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| It's going to be a ballot question anyway so dont' panic |
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Tails
Administrator
2682 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2012 : 10:53:11 AM
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Originally posted by thiscitystinks
It's going to be a ballot question anyway so dont' panic
Well, it looks like the casino may not be coming to Everett after all.
25 Nov 2012 Boston Globe By Mark Arsenault GLOBE STAFF
A change of heart for casino opponent
Holyoke’s mayor backs bid to bring gambling to his city
Reversing his steadfast anticasino position, Holyoke Mayor Alex B. Morse plans to announce on Monday that he supports a proposal to develop a gambling resort in his economically struggling city, intensifying the battle for the most sought-after casino license in the state.
“I think we’re all realizing that casinos are coming to Western Mass., and Holyoke cannot sit on the sidelines,” Morse said in an interview to discuss his stunning pivot on the issue.
Morse, 23, who campaigned for mayor in 2011 on an anticasino platform and defeated incumbent Elaine Pluta, now backs a plan to build a casino resort just north of downtown. The location, Mountain Park, is an outdoor concert venue at the site of a defunct amusement park off Interstate 91 on the side of Mount Tom.
The park’s owner, Holyoke resident and businessman Eric Suher, told the Globe he is negotiating to develop a casino on the land in partnership with Len and Mark Wolman. The Wolmans are top executives of Waterford Group, a Connecticut company that was a partner in developing the Mohegan Sun casino.
“We feel very, very confident we have a solid operating and financial partnership that will be announced in the near future,” Suher said.
City voters will have the final say on whether Holyoke will entertain a casino — no gambling proposal can be licensed unless the project wins their endorsement in a referendum.
Three prominent casino operators — Ameristar, MGM Resorts International, and Penn National Gaming — have proposed major gambling resorts in Springfield, each estimated by the developers to cost $800 million or more. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno has established a citywide competition to whittle the number of projects to one or two. Downtown Springfield is about 12 miles south on Route 91 from the proposed Holyoke site.
The current operators of the Mohegan Sun also intend to pursue the sole resort casino license in Western Massachusetts, with a project planned for Palmer.
At the time Morse won the mayoral job, Hard Rock International was planning a Holyoke casino at the Wyckoff Country Club, and Morse’s election was seen as a blow to those plans. After failing to persuade him to support the project, the company moved on. Hard Rock considered entering the Springfield casino sweepstakes but did not meet the city’s deadline for a proposal. The company continues to look for land in Massachusetts and has been linked to a possible casino site in Everett.
Morse remained opposed as recently as this fall. In a commentary published in October by CommonWealth magazine, Morse argued “a casino in Holyoke would not aid in our economic rebirth, but would ultimately undermine the effort.”
But his position began evolving after Suher quietly shared his Mountain Park proposal. “The more I heard about the specific plan Eric had outlined, the more it resonated,” Morse said.
The mayor expects some supporters will be upset with his about-face. In a copy of remarks he plans to deliver in Holyoke on Monday, Morse included a line attributed to economist John Maynard Keynes: “When the facts change, I change my mind.” He urged supporters to “stick with us.”
Morse said he believes his city could be hurt by a Springfield casino, which could take customers from Holyoke businesses.
“The fact that, inevitably, a casino will be coming to our region does not mean we should settle for what has so far been offered,” the mayor’s prepared remarks say.
In addition to a gambling floor, the Mountain Park proposal calls for a 350-room hotel, convention center, performance amphitheaters, and restaurants. Morse said the proposal would also provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as hiking and canoeing around Mount Tom.
Suher could not provide an estimate of what the project would cost, but state law requires a minimum investment of $500 million.
The mayor insisted that the Mountain Park plan is different — and superior — to what Hard Rock had proposed in Holyoke. “Hard Rock’s plan was a casino in a box,” he said. “Eric’s plan is more of a resort with a gaming component as part of it.” The new plan also deals with traffic more effectively and would not disrupt residential neighborhoods, he said.
State campaign finance reports show that Morse received a $350 contribution from Suher in December 2011.
The mayor said he intends to negotiate an agreement with Suher and his partners for the city to host a resort casino. State law requires such a deal before the project can move forward.
Suher bought the roughly 70-acre site in 2006, he said. In 2009, he opened a seasonal outdoor concert venue on the land. Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Bonnie Raitt have all played there. He said the site offers an ideal location for a casino resort: “Off Route 91 and also tucked away, so we believe it will not harm any neighborhoods or downtown Holyoke.”
The state gambling commission controls three resort casino licenses — one each for three regions of the state — and one license for a slot parlor that can be built anywhere. The licenses are supposed to be awarded through competitive bids, though all of the competition so far has emerged in the west.
Greater Boston has just one formal applicant, Suffolk Downs in East Boston. Commercial casino development in the southeastern region is on hold to allow the Mashpee Wampanoag time to make progress on a tribal casino.
The state deadline is Jan. 15 for commercial developers to apply for casino licenses and to submit extensive financial and personnel documents to the commission.
The five-member commission will choose each of the winning projects, with decisions not expected until early 2014. |
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Tails
Administrator
2682 Posts |
Posted - 12/13/2012 : 1:04:41 PM
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AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND COMMENT
1.C0232-12 In accordance with the Joint Rules of the City Council, that each meeting 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.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
2. A0308-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept the donations totaling $1,500.00 to the City of Everett's Council on Aging Gift Account, as follows: Whidden Hospital $1,000.00 and Michael K. Marchese $500.00. (Passed sent down for concurrence and letters of thanks be sent.)
3. A0309-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept the donation of $12,500.00 from Habana Avenue LLC (ESPN College Game Day) to be deposited into the City of Everett's Park Revolving Fund. (Passed sent down for concurrence and letter of thanks be sent.)
4. A0266-12 Ordinance/s/Alderman Sal Sachetta and Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 1 of the City of Everett Charter and Chapter 7, Section 7-163 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, the salary for the position of Mayor shall be as follows: Effective January 1, 2014, the salary for the position of Mayor shall be $105,000.00. Thereafter, and on January 1st of each ensuing year, the salary for the position of Mayor shall be adjusted by applying the most recently reported three year (calendar year) average of the un-adjusted Consumer Price Index ("CPI"). Said calculation shall be based on applying the aforementioned three year average to the salary in effect as of December 31st of the immediately preceding calendar year. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the foregoing are hereby repealed. (Ordained sent down for ordainment.)
NEW BUSINESS
5. C0234-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael McLaughlin
To ask Senator DiDomenico and Representative Smith if they will file legislation in the new year to help relieve the traffic congestion that we face in City of Everett due to tolls on Tobin Bridge.
6. C0230-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the Building Department investigate and report either in person or by sending written report on staging area beyond railroad tracks at the end of Lewis Street where there is work going on around the clock. Please explain what is actually happening on the unknown company activity in this area.
7. C0231-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
Police Chief consider doing a public notice on reoccurring solicitations to senior citizens in Everett, warning them of the scams that are out there, as telephone callers telling seniors that they have won the lottery.
8. C0233-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That the Mayor or his Chief of Staff appear concerning when Harvard Street, Lawrence Street, Magnolia Court and the top of Fremont Ave will be repaved.
9. C0235-12 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael McLaughlin
To ask Mayor DeMaria to appear this meeting to discuss the possibility of taking One Million Dollars from Free Cash and applying to extremely high commercial tax rate.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted:
Caroline McCorry
Adm. Assist. / Ofc. Mgr.
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
Reminders: 12/18 6pm Bills & Accounts Committee Meeting
12/26 7pm Board of Aldermen Meeting
01-07-13 Mayor’s Midterm Address 6:00 p.m.
01-07-13 7pm Common Council Organizational Meeting
01-07-13 7:15pm Board of Aldermen Organizational Meeting
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2012 Common Council
