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Fran
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Posted - 09/09/2009 : 09:03:08 AM
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#23, can't believe the "God Forbid" part, what ever happened to the separation of church and state LOL
#31, you would think that the sponsor, who has been in office for over 20 years, would know how to work the system so he wouldn't have to make a 4th request
Worksheet - I agree all could have been taking care of by contacting the appropriate department directly but this is an election year.
Finally, the grammar, structure and maturity of some of these pieces as written by the sponsors is embarrassing. Can somebody teach this crew how to write. |
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Tails
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Posted - 09/09/2009 : 1:27:06 PM
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tetris
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Posted - 09/17/2009 : 2:47:46 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1.
C0163-09 Order/s/Councilor Millie J. Cardello, as President
To accept the donation of $100.00 from the Vietnam Veterans Association to the Department of Veterans Services to supplement Veteran Services Gift Account.
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C0164-09 Order/s/Councilor Millie J. Cardello, as President
To Appropriate the amount of $73,555.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the Personnel Department Salary Account. This will be for a new Personnel Director.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
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C0137-09 Order/s/Councilor Millie J. Cardello, as President
To designate Carolyn Lightburn as a special municipal employee in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 268A, Section 20 (b) for the purposes of elections conducted by the City for 2009. The Everett Office of Human Services employs Mrs. Lightburn. This designation is needed for her to be employed as a poll worker, while continuing to be employed by the Office of Human Services, in order to avoid a violation of M.G.L., Chapter 268A, Section 20. (Amended to incorporate positions individual holds, passed as amended, sent down for concurrence on the amendment.)
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C0138-09 Order/s/Councilor Millie J. Cardello, as President
To designate Theresa Shalsi as a special municipal employee in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 268A, Section 20 (b) for the purposes of elections conducted by the City for 2009. Ms. Shalsi is employed by the Everett Board of Health Department. This designation is needed for her to be employed as a poll worker, while continuing to be employed by the Board of Health, in order to avoid a violation of M.G.L., Chapter 268A, Section 20. (Amended to incorporate position individual holds, passed as amended, sent down for concurrence.)
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A0202-09 Order/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
That the Everett City Council and the Mayor accepts the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 60A, Section 1, effective beginning in January 1, 2010. The purpose of the order is to allow active, full time members of the armed forces of the United States stationed outside the territorial boundaries of the continental United States for a period of at least 45 days an exemption for excise tax on one motor vehicle. (Passed sent down for concurrence)
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A0220-09 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, Councilors Millie J. Cardello and Peter A. Napolitano
In the interest of public safety, and on behalf of the hundreds of residents of South Everett on lower Broadway, that the Everett City Council inform - in writing - Luisa Paiewonsky, Commissioner of Mass Highway, and Frank A. Tramontozzi, P.E., Chief Engineer for the Proposed Roadway Improvement Project (Route 99), in the Cities of Boston and Everett, Massachusetts, that a traffic light be added to the project at the intersection of Route 99 and Thorndike Street in order to facilitate safe crossing of lower Broadway (route 99) for residents and school children alike. (Amended to include all members of the Board of Aldermen as co-sponsors, passed sent down for concurrence to inform Mass Highway in writing to add a traffic light to the project at the intersection of Route 99 and Thorndike Street.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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C0155-09 /s/Public Service Committee Report
Resolution/s/Councilors Peter Napolitano and Millie Cardello-Request that a representative from New Ventures/Wood Waste of Boston appear to provide an update on the status of starting construction on a permanent structure such as when and where that structure is to be built; with a recommendation to grant further time.
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C0093-09 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
Resolution/s/Councilors Millie Cardello, Sergio Cornelio, Peter A. Napolitano, and Alderman Wayne Matewsky-That the Mayor and the Fire Chief meet with the public safety committee to discuss fire safety at the Exxon site; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsors.
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C0119-09 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
Resolution/s/Councilor William L. Cardello-To invite the Church Pastor at the former Elks building to the next public safety committee meeting relative to complaints of loud music and parking in front of people's houses; with a recommendation to lay on the table for one month in Committee.
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C0126-09 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
Resolution/s/Councilor Peter A. Napolitano-That the Fire Chief appear to give the Common Council an update on the current status of all fire engines/apparatus owned by the City of Everett, such as age, condition, service status and projected service life; with a recommendation to refer to the Finance Committee.
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C0156-09 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
Resolution/s/Councilor Peter A. Napolitano-Request that additional lights be installed at the Florence Street Playground in the interests of public safety and at the request of the neighbors; with a recommendation to refer to the Mayor for his action on this request.
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C0158-09 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
Resolution/s/Councilors Joseph R. King and Rosa DiFlorio-To monitor bike riders in the mornings all over the City to deter speeding and riding on the sidewalks to avoid accidents from occurring; with a recommendation to refer to the Clerk of Committees to investigate further with the City Clerk.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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C0106-09 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
That the Board of Health go to each elderly complex in the City to explain the bed bug issue and that they give out dated materials or information on this to the residents of 381 Ferry Street, Glendale Towers, as there have been many complaints.
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C0111-09 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
That the Chief of Police increase patrols in the Glendale Square area on weekends during the hours of 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. due to recent activity in that area, and a number of complaints on Ferry Street, Timothy Ave, 381 Ferry Street-Glendale Towers, and Walgreen's parking lot areas.
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C0125-09 Resolution/s/Councilors Cynthia Sarnie and Lorrie Bruno
That the Mayor appear to discuss the 7 Acres Park / GE Property in response to previous request of a dog park or looking into possible other locations, due to many requests from dog owners.
NEW BUSINESS
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C0159-09 Order/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
To dedicate and name the corner of Wedgewood Street and Central Ave a Square in honor of Seaman Steven Dulock.
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C0160-09 Resolution/s/Councilor Cynthia Sarnie
Police Traffic Division monitor and enforce the "No Parking Here To Corner" (State Law) at the corner of 66 Main Street, especially on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights due to illegal parking, and in the event of a fire emergency, fire trucks would have difficulty at this location.
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C0161-09 Resolution/s/Councilor William L. Cardello and Alderman Michael Marchese
To remove the parking meter in front of 25 Webster Street because it is too close to the fire hydrant.
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C0162-09 Resolution/s/Councilor William L. Cardello and Alderman Michael K. Marchese
To revisit the parking sticker program ordinance to change the hours to 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday from 11pm to 7am for residential areas only.
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C0165-09 Common Council Worksheet
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.
1.Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-Grass be cut between West Street and Montrose Street (Possibly MBTA Land-Kindly get the message to them if it is their property, at request of area residents)
Referred to: City Services Operations Manager.
2. Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-That the full length of Baldwin Ave is repaved. This is the second request. Water getting into basements of some homes on this street.
Referred to: Mayor, City Engineer and City Services Director and Operations Manager.
3. Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-That the Police monitors the area of Hazel Park, at the request of area residents.
Referred to: Police Traffic Division
4. Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks- To inspect and repair/replace the fire alarm box at the intersection of Elton and Valley Streets, with a request for report back in two weeks to Sponsor.
Referred to: Fire Chief and Fire Prevention with request of report back to sponsor in two weeks.
5. Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-To trim trees and tall grass at following locations:
*55 Baldwin Ave
*Trees at Baldwin Ave Park because they are blocking the spotlights.
*Trees on Pierce Ave entire length
*Trees on Everett Street entire length (Both Pierce Ave and Everett Street requested by parents walking their children to school where sidewalks have overgrown tree limbs)
*Trim tall grass on Charlton Street, at request of area residents.
Referred to: City Services Director and City Services Operations Manager.
6. Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-To repave Valley Street. (Second request)
Referred to: Mayor, City Engineer and City Services Director.
7. Sponsor: Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano-To fix the sidewalk and trim the tree in front of 18 Coolidge Street.
Referred to: City Services Director and Operations Manager.
8. Councilor Rosemary Miller-To have the sidewalks and street redone on Russell Street, from Gledhill Ave to Coburn Terrace.
Referred to: Mayor, City Engineer and City Services Director.
9. Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks- That the gate at the 7-acre parkland/GE property be closed at 9 p.m., at the request of area residents.
Referred to: Mayor’s Office and Community Development.
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 09/17/2009 : 4:23:20 PM
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 09/17/2009 : 5:49:54 PM
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#2. Who is the Personnel Director now and is that $73,555.00 already in the budget for that Director's position?
#7. Isn't Wood Waste supposed to be building it's enclosed structure on Boston Street?
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justme
Advanced Member
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 Posted - 09/17/2009 : 6:27:16 PM
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Originally posted by massdee
#2. Who is the Personnel Director now and is that $73,555.00 already in the budget for that Director's position?
#7. Isn't Wood Waste supposed to be building it's enclosed structure on Boston Street?
"Deb"
Our City Solicitor received a raise because she was supposed to assume the responsibilities of the Personnel Department. As I understand it, she hasn't done much, if anything in that department and Michael Buckley has been handling things since he came on board as Erin's replacement.
So I have two questions...............
1. Is Colleen going to have her salary decreased? (Ya, right!)
2. When is Carlo going to figure out that consolidating departments doesn't work?
It's time that he stop using that ploy as a way to get HIS people more money than they deserve and time to start living with his budget.
It's also time the Common Council and Board of Alderman to grow some and start doing their job. They need to keep him in line and stop spending like drunken sailors.
He never should have let Jim Henderson go and we do need a Personnel director, but I think there should be a pay cut before new funds are approved and.........why so much? We'll be 3 months into the fiscal year before a new Personnel Director would be in place. That works out to an annual salary of $98,000.00 ! A bit on the high side don't you think? |
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massdee
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Posted - 09/17/2009 : 6:55:59 PM
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Do you know what Mr Henderson's salary was? I agree, the BOA and CC needs to put a stop to all this spending. Colleen's salary should be reduced since her work duties are being reduced.
Is this going to be another nationwide search and we end up with another friend of the mayor's?
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Tails
Administrator
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 Posted - 09/17/2009 : 10:22:40 PM
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2.C0164-09 Order/s/Councilor Millie J. Cardello, as President
To Appropriate the amount of $73,555.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the Personnel Department Salary Account. This will be for a new Personnel Director.
Is this a joke? 1st we were told we did not need a personal director since there were so many qualified people that can handle it. Then we quickly learn Mejia cannot handle it but she gets a 30 thousand dollar raise and the justification was she was to be City Solicitor/ Personnel Director. Obviously she’s not, but I never saw her salary go back down to what it should be.
Then along comes Mike Buckely, conveniently, very close to Somerville’s Curtatone and he just quits his job in Somerville last November with no other lined up. Then HE was justified as the personal director/chief of staff.
This is too much and the common council cannot just sweep this under the rug and approve ANOTHER position that was not budgeted for. It also needs to be discussed and not just sent to committee. We will soon be searching for an ISD director and YES it will be a nationwide search but will be someone under Carlo’s thumb!
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C0155-09 /s/Public Service Committee Report
Resolution/s/Councilors Peter Napolitano and Millie Cardello-Request that a representative from New Ventures/Wood Waste of Boston appear to provide an update on the status of starting construction on a permanent structure such as when and where that structure is to be built; with a recommendation to grant further time.
I wonder what, if anything will come out of this report. Past lessons tell us that I doubt Wood Waste was even there and I wonder which council members could be bothered to show up. This is another issue that cannot be swept under the rug and just referred back to sponsor. We have been told so many different things about what’s going on, that this just can’t die. Not only that, Wood Waste is stacking up again and is a MESS. The tent is loaded and the place is an absolute disgrace. Trash is spewed all over the place. Where is code enforcement and the building dept’s. “supposed” $20.00 per day fines? Have we collected on that? I doubt it. So much for following up….
As for item 14, I am so sick of Walgreens on the agenda and NOTHING being done by anyone, not city hall, or the police that I just totally boycott the entire area.
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tetris
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Posted - 10/01/2009 : 1:29:57 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1.
C0173-09 Order/s/Councilor Millie J. Cardello, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable City Council, and in accordance with Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2009, which made changes to Mass. Gen. Laws Chapter 268A and 268B, I hereby appoint Melissa A. Murphy as the City of Everett's liaison to the State Ethics Commission.
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C0174-09 Order/s/Councilor Millie J. Cardello, as President
To accept the donation of $65.00 from The Carpenter Family in honor of Wesley Carpenter to the Vietnam Veterans Association to the Department of Veterans Services Gift Account.
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C0178-09 Order/s/Councilor Millie J. Cardello, as President
To transfer $100,000.00 from Budgetary Fund Balance into the City Services Construction/Repairs Account for the wall/fencing to be repaired/replaced at Florence Street Park (Luke Road side).
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
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A0236-09 Order/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri, as President
To appropriate the amount of $20,680.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the Purchasing Department Equipment Maintenance Account for the yearly lease of photocopier machines, including maintenance, toner cartridges and staples for 11 copiers within the City. (Passed sent down for concurrence)
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A0111-09 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
Resolution offered by Alderman Michael Marchese-That the Everett City Council supports H2675 which will provide property tax relief for small businesses. (Passed sent down for concurrence to send to Representative Smith)
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A0004-09 /s/Aldermen L. Charles DiPerri, Alderman Robert Van Campen, Alderman Sal Sachetta, Councilor Millie Cardello, Councilor Lorrie Bruno and Councilor Sal DiDomenico
That the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett Chapter 13 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions is hereby amended by adding Section 13-1.1 Public consumption or use of marihuana or tetrahydrocannabinol; with a recommendation for favorable action on the Ordinance by deleting the last sentence in paragraph A of Section 13.1.1 which reads "A Police Officer may arrest, without a warrant, any person who in his presence violates this section." (Ordained as amended, sent down for ordainment)
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A0237-09 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael Marchese and Alderman Robert Van Campen
To amend Chapter 12, Section 12-9 "Special Licenses for Extended Hours of Operation" of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett by deleting "within two hundred and fifty feet of a residential zone" in paragraph A and that paragraph B of Section 12-9 be amended by adding "and at the discretion of the Board of Aldermen a Police detail may be required" at the end of the sentence. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)
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A0190-09 Order/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri, as President
Home Rule Petition to Place Liens on Properties for Unpaid Code Enforcement Tickets and Appoint Hearing Officer. (Passed sent down for concurrence)
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C0152-09 Order/s/Councilor Millie J. Cardello, as President
For a Home Rule Petition that would authorize the City of Everett to create an Inspectional Services Department; with a recommendation for favorable action by amending the proposal amended to delete the reference to "Councilmen" and replace it with "City Council". (Passed as amended, sent down for concurrence on the amendment)
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C0130-09 /s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio, Councilor Cynthia Sarnie and Alderman Sal Sachetta
To revisit the trash ordinance and the fees for trash. (Committee Report accepted, sent down for concurrence on granting further time in the Rules & Ordinances Committee.
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C0131-09 Ordinance/s/Councilor Millie Cardello, as President
Ordinance updating the list of fees in the City Clerks Office. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent down for ordainment)
COMMUNICATIONS
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C0014-09 /s/From Mr. John Burley, Clerk of Committees
Relative to the Return of Ordinance offered by Councilor John Leo McKinnon-from the Rules & Ordinances Committee, as it has failed to act on looking into the feasibility of extending the Designation of Residential Parking Sticker Program Section 18-148 City of Everett Ordinances by adding the days Saturday and Sunday to the existing Ordinance. However, it should be noted that these types of matters now need to be referred to the Traffic Commission.
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C0038-09 /s/From Mr. John Burley, Clerk of Committees.
Relative to the Return of Ordinance/s/Councilors Rosa DiFlorio and Cynthia Sarnie from the Rules & Ordinances Committee which has failed to act within the period of six (6) weeks as required by Joint Rule #6 to consider amending the Parking Sticker Program by eliminating the $10.00 fee for renewals. However, it should be noted that these types of matters now need to be referred to the Traffic Commission.
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C0046-09 /s/From Mr. John Burley, Clerk of Committees
Relative to the Return of Papers from the Rules & Ordinances Committee, as it has failed to act on Ordinance offered by Councilors Cynthia Sarnie, Rosa DeFlorio, Peter Napolitano, Eloy Sierra, Stacy Caralis, Rosemary Miller, Stephanie Smith, Sal DiDomenico, Sergio Cornelio, John McKinnon and Aldermen Sal Sachetta and Wayne Matewsky -To amend the amount of the Parking Fine/Fee for parking within ten (10) feet of a fire hydrant or within any designated fire lane from $300.00 to $100.00. However, it should be noted that these types of matters now need to be referred to the Traffic Commission.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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C0153-09 /s/Rules & Ordinances Committee Report
Order/s/Councilor Millie J. Cardello, as President-That the City of Everett by and through its Mayor and City Council, vote to petition the General Court to enable legislation to impose linkage fees on certain commercial and multi-dwelling properties; with a recommendation for favorable action.
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C0048-09 /s/Rules & Ordinances Committee Report
Ordinance/s/Councilors Millie Cardello, Peter Napolitano and Sergio Cornelio-To amend Chapter 13, "Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions" of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett by adding new Section, as follows:” Section 13-23 Sex Offender Residency Restrictions." This Ordinance would regulate the distance a Level 3 sex offender can live from a school, park, or day care center; with a recommendation for favorable action on the proposed ordinance by amending all references to 1,500 feet and replacing it to read 1,000 feet.
NEW BUSINESS
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C0175-09 Resolution/s/Councilor Cynthia Sarnie
That the Police enforce the no parking twenty (20) feet from the corner at Main and Beacon Streets.
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C0176-09 Resolution/s/Councilors Peter A. Napolitano and Rosemary Miller
That the Director of Recreational Services and the Chief of Police appear to address rumors that there is some form of illegal gambling being conducted at the Rec Center.
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C0177-09 CC Worksheet
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.
1.Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-Tree is trimmed and sidewalk be repaired in front of 16 Elm Street due to numerous complaints about accidents.
Referred to: City Services Director and Operations Manager.
2. Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-That the sidewalks at 17 Pierce Avenue be repaired.
Referred to: City Services Director and Operations Manager.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted:
C. McCorry,
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED MEETINGS:
10/7 6:00PM FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
10/13 6:00PM LICENSE COMMITTEE MEETING
FYI: 6:30PM PRESENTATIONS TO NATIONAL NIGHT OUT RECIPIENTS
7:00PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
10/15 6:00PM BILLS & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING
10/19 7:00PM NEXT COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
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Tails
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Posted - 10/05/2009 : 09:05:55 AM
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What is the reason for this?
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C0173-09 Order/s/Councilor Millie J. Cardello, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable City Council, and in accordance with Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2009, which made changes to Mass. Gen. Laws Chapter 268A and 268B, I hereby appoint Melissa A. Murphy as the City of Everett's liaison to the State Ethics Commission.
Is it because of the violations listed here: You must be logged in to see this link.
To appoint her must mean that the Ethics Commission has an interest in something.
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massdee
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Posted - 10/05/2009 : 09:32:43 AM
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Tails, it sounds to me that MGL changed and they are required to appoint a liaison. That's my interpretation, anyway.
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Tails
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tetris
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Posted - 10/05/2009 : 10:56:26 AM
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From Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2009 (Full text found here: You must be logged in to see this link.), the change in question:
SECTION 84. Said chapter 268A is hereby further amended by adding the following 4 sections:-
Section 29. Each municipality, acting through its city council, board of selectmen, or board of aldermen, shall designate a senior level employee of the municipality as its liaison to the state ethics commission. The municipality shall notify the commission in writing of any change to such designation within 30 days of such change. The commission shall disseminate information to the designated liaisons and conduct educational seminars for designated liaisons on a regular basis on a schedule to be determined by the commission in consultation with the municipalities.
Even though the section opening states there are four new sections added to chapter 268A, I only reproduced the one in question in the current discussion. |
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Tails
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Posted - 10/05/2009 : 11:18:35 AM
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Tails
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Posted - 10/05/2009 : 2:41:32 PM
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I was just skimming through some of the changes and they are pretty hefty. Some fines, specifically section 61 are going from $5000.00 to $100,000.00. Looks like the state is really cracking down with this.
Did the Assistant City Solicitor become "The Solicitor"? I just think the Solicitor should be handling this although I think she's smarter than her anyway. |
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