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Tails
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 Posted - 02/10/2011 : 09:19:59 AM
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Originally posted by cozulady
We are having an extremely snowy winter. If you want to see real bad streets drive through Malden. Considering the amount of snow we have had, the residents of this city need to have more patience. No one is happy with the conditions, but we need to be realistic about the circumstances as they are. I really don't understand the need to only complain. I think that under the extreme snow levels things are so bad.
I think everyone understands what a horrible winter we have had and people do have patience. But when the streets are still a mess, and we hear that ONE contractor charged the city $17,000.00 for one day....we have a problem here. I'd like to know what contractor that was. And I'm sorry but when we are in a snow emergency and you implement a parking ban, go through with it and don't hold off because of the schools. If indeed the towing had started when it should have...the two-way streets would be in much better condition. Now the parking ban is over and you still cant park on the even side because the job was not done right.
As far as what other cities and towns look like...I really don't care what other cities and towns do or do not do. Maybe they don't implement a parking ban like Everett. Everett is unique and I think that's another problem lately too. That's all we hear from city government is "what other cities and towns are doing"... or "what they look like." We are different in demographics, size and everyone cuts through Everett and uses Everett roads to get to work which only adds to the weather problem. I think people need to focus what's best for us and never mind what other cities and towns look like or do.
People have the right to their opinion, it's not always complaining, and my opinion is the city was unorganized and did not do a good job. There's still issues on my street everyday and a huge snow pile down the middle of the street, and all the while......there were THREE plows plowing Belmont Street at the same time. That's the widest street in the city. No need for that...and that's what I mean about unorganized. And of course....we all know who lives on Belmont Street. When people see things like that and other streets are treated like they could care less, then people do have the right to complain or voice opinions. After all, we are the ones paying for all this. |
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cozulady
Senior Member
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Posted - 02/10/2011 : 11:35:28 AM
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| Yes, you are right. It is not always organized and definately a better job could be done. And yes, some streets get done better than others. But still this is an unusual storm year. No melting in between and storms close together. However, I still stand by the "Malden" comment. Yes we are a "Unique" city in size and demographics, but they have more resources and didn't do nearly as well. It was just a comparison that shows everyone is not doing the best. I have some definite complaints about how cleaning, towing, plowing, parking, etc.is handled in the city, but I also try to look at things objectively. For instance, the piece on the CC agenda about the bus stops. That is not a responsibility of the City of Everett. However, why can't the City do some of the busiest stops for the safety of its citizens? Obviously it is an overwhelming problem for the "T" to get every bus stop in every city they serve cleaned out. So, I am not just saying Everett is perfect, but sometimes things just don't get done the way we would like to see them done or even to the best of the ability of the city. |
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 02/10/2011 : 12:26:15 PM
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One of the problems that I noticed, the plows didn't push the snow close enough to the curbing from the first storm on. On my street, they tended to do a swipe down the center of the street and never cleaned up the even side at all. Another problem is the huge piles at the corners of the streets. In my honest opinion, the removal of those piles should be a top priority. They are dangerous for both the pedestrian's and cars.
Cozulady, I agree with you about the bus stops. I have seen elderly trying to climb over snowbanks and stand in the street waiting for buses. That is an unsafe condition for everyone, young and old alike.
I also agree that it's been an unusual winter season, and has made it difficult for plowing but if it had been done correctly to begin with, our streets would be in much better condition.
I hope we get some sunnier weather and no more storms for awhile so we can get rid of the snowbanks and ice.
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cozulady
Senior Member
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Posted - 02/10/2011 : 12:44:50 PM
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| From your mouth to God's ear. I guess now would be the time to use the power of prayer. |
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2011 : 08:46:14 AM
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(Joint Convention 6:00PM)
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011,7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS 02149
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
1. C0028-11 Ordinance/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President
To delete Section 20-15 of Chapter 20 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, and replace it with the following: Section 20-15. Meters and Meter Testing. This will allow us to take ownership over all water meters within the City of Everett, as well as, to ascertain that meters are being properly used and are working properly. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent down for ordainment)
2. C0029-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President
Authorizing the appropriation of $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars) from the MWRA for the purchase and installation of commercial water meters.
AMENDMENTS In the Common Council 2-7-11
Line 1: Add word "Dollars"
Line 4: Add words "or any other enabling authority;"
Line 5: Add words "or a portion"
Line 10: Add words "purchase or installation"
Line 14: Add words "the project"
AMENDMENTS In the Board of Aldermen 2-14-11
Delete words "appropriation of" and insert the words "City of Everett to borrow not more than". (Passed as further amended, sent down for concurrence)
COMMUNICATIONS
3. C0032-11
Communication from ECTV Exec. Director Alyson Dell Isola relative to online viewing of City Council meetings, including committee meetings. Copies on desks.
4. C0034-11
From Everett Retirement Board relative to their upcoming meeting on March 30th, and the annual COLA notice for retired members of the system sent to them from the Public Employees Retirement Administration (PERAC). Copies on desks.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
5. C0035-11 Joint Convention Report
On Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President To present the FY12 Water/Sewer Enterprise Budget and recommend that the described specific sums be appropriated to operate the Water/Sewer Enterprise Budget.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. C0161-10 Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report On Ordinances offered by Councilor Rosa DiFlorio, as President-To delete Chapter 13A, Section 13-88 (d)
Penalties for offenses and replace with new Section 13-88 (d) regarding illegal lodgings and illegal lodging houses in dwelling prosecutions for illegal residential occupancies and illegal over-occupancy in dwellings, with a recommendation for favorable action pending appropriate changes and legality of fines.
7. C0022-11 Resolution/s/Councilor Adam Ragucci
To invite Director of Libraries Deborah Abraham, a Representative from the Mayor's Office, and Director of Public Works to next meeting to begin conversation now looking forward to this year's city budget in regards to the Shute Library and the cost of keeping this building up and running.
NEW BUSINESS
8. C0031-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
That all City of Everett vehicles have the City Seal markings, numbers and State License Plates, in accordance with City Ordinance.
9. C0033-11 Resolution/s/Councilor Kenneth Giannelli
To request that the Department of Conservation and Recreation start filling the potholes, at their earliest convenience, all around Sweetser Circle, in Everett, due to numerous complaints.
10. C0036-11
Common Council Worksheet
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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 Lou Sierra-Please put back “No Parking” signs from the top left side of Prospect Street coming down to the intersection of Derne Street.
Referred to: City Services Sign Shop, at the request of the Traffic Commission. (2-15-11)
2. Sponsor: Councilor Sergio Cornelio-To have lower Florence Street made a one-way from Chelsea Street to Union Street. We have a signed petition from the neighbors; they are in favor of a change.
Referred to: Traffic Commission (2-15-11)
3. Sponsor: Councilor Sergio Cornelio-To remove the blinking lights at the corner of Oliver Street and Summer Street. This blinking light has been on a pole there for at least the past ten years. Another pole was knocked down and never replaced that was on the other corner.
Referred to: Traffic Commission (2-15-11)
4. Sponsor: Councilors Adam Ragucci, Sergio Cornelio, David Rodrigues and Daniel Napolitano-Due to recent events of past year, that the Traffic Commission revisit and make recommendation back to Sponsors on the odd and even side parking relative to starting the odd and even parking the 1st of December after the street cleaning ends, so that if snow falls, say December 2010, and you are parking on the even side, that people already start moving cars to odd side so plowing can be done more efficiently for the benefit of residents and public safety officials.
Referred to: Traffic Commission (2-22-11)
5. Sponsor: Councilor Lou Sierra-To place a 20MPH sign and a “Slow, Children” sign on the even side of Nichols Street, from the vicinity of Our Lady of Grace Church to the intersection of Nichols Street and Lawrence Street lights.
Referred to: Referred to City Services Sign Division, with favorable recommendation from the Traffic Commission.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Everett City Council Office council@ci.everett.ma.us
Reminder: 2/23 6PM Rules & Ordinance Meeting on Snow Ordinance-PUBLIC INVITED.
2/28 6PM License Committee
2/28 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
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tetris
Moderator
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Posted - 03/04/2011 : 10:43:22 PM
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socks
Member
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Posted - 03/05/2011 : 08:51:42 AM
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| After all, it is a transparent form of government. What more can we expect? |
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dadoo
Member
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Posted - 03/07/2011 : 11:45:20 AM
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nice kid but retire someone that accident prone 42 years old on disability for 4 or 5 years why big Carlo guy
AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011,
7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. C0037-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President
To accept the donation of $200.00 from the Everett Emblem Club #32 to the City of
Everett's Office of Human Services Emergency Programs Account.
2. C0038-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President
A Home Rule Petition to allow the Retirement Board to retire Michael Marchese and pay
him all amounts credited to him in the annuity savings fund of the Retirement Board of
the City of Everett.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
3. C0008-11 /s/Rules & Ordinances Committee Report
On Order offered by Councilors David Rodrigues, Daniel Napolitano, Sergio Cornelio and
Alderman Rob Van Campen-That the ordinances of the City of Everett be amended as
necessary to require all homeowners and business owners to clear all sidewalks and
public walkways abutting their respective properties following any snowfall; with a
recommendation to grant further time in the Rules & Ordinances Committee.
4. C0122-10 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Peter A. Napolitano-That the owner or a
representative from Wood Waste appear at the next Public Safety Committee meeting to
explain the source of the smells emanating from the site on Boston Street throughout the
summer, as well as, provide a detailed update on the status of building an enclosed
facility; with a recommendation that matter be granted further time for 90 days until the
month of June so that the Committee could obtain further updates on the progress of the
agreement with a request that all attendees be invited to that meeting.
5. C0150-10 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Rosemary Miller-That the City discontinue the portion
of the street known as "Blake Terrace" and merge it into Gladstone Terrace to prevent
confusion as the two are currently one continuous street; with a recommendation to refer
back to Sponsor.
6. C0020-11 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Adam Ragucci-To invite the Director of City Services
to update what has been spent to date over the recent storms specifically on the line
items of salt and outside contractors in regards to the city budget, and to discuss snow
removal before temperatures increase, which could cause eventual flooding. Also, that
communication be sent to the city council on what outside contractors have been used
for snow removal; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
7. C0023-11 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Peter Napolitano-That a representative from Wood
Waste of Boston appear at the next committee on public safety meeting to provide an
update to the residents of Everett on the building of a permanent structure on the current
site of their operations; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
8. C0141-10 /s/Finance Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Peter Napolitano-That the Mayor and the Director of
City Services appear to explain a recent Globe article listing the cost of Public works per
resident in 2009. Everett was listed in the top 20 highest communities at $481.61 per
Everett resident while the State median was $178.00; with a recommendation to refer
back to Sponsor.
9. C0035-11 /s/Finance Committee Report
On Order from His Honor the Mayor and signed Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President-
To present the FY12 Water/Sewer Enterprise Budget and recommend that the described
specific sums be appropriated to operate the Water/Sewer Enterprise Budget; with a
recommendation for favorable action, as amended, by reducing the Emergency Repair
line item from $250,000 to $150.000, and the Extra/Unforeseen line item from $50,000 to
$30,000.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. C0169-10 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
To get an update from the Mayor and Community Development this meeting with regards
to the hut being built and the replacement of the rear home plate fence at the Babe Ruth
Park for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Babe Ruth Season. (Referred 12/6 to
Mayor's Office for update/specs this meeting 3/7)
11. C0014-11 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
To request Senator DiDomenico and Representative Smith see if they can create
something similar to the ceta program to assist the unemployed. (2/7 Referred to Senator
DiDomenico and Representative Smith for response this meeting)
12. C0031-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
That all City of Everett vehicles have the City Seal markings, numbers and State License
Plates, in accordance with City Ordinance. (2/22 Referred to Mayor's Office with request
for response back for this meeting)
NEW BUSINESS
13. C0040-11 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That, in the interest of numerous requests, ECTV post on bulletin board information that
the public can apply for Mass Health at the Joint Committee for Children's Health Care
Office, in Everett City Hall, 2nd Floor. They can go on line at jcchce.org or call ahead at
617-394-2414 to find out what information/paperwork they will need to apply.nice kid but why retire someone that accident prone 42 years old on disability for 4 or 5 years why big Carlo guy
AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011,
7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. C0037-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President
To accept the donation of $200.00 from the Everett Emblem Club #32 to the City of
Everett's Office of Human Services Emergency Programs Account.
2. C0038-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President
A Home Rule Petition to allow the Retirement Board to retire Michael Marchese and pay
him all amounts credited to him in the annuity savings fund of the Retirement Board of
the City of Everett.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
3. C0008-11 /s/Rules & Ordinances Committee Report
On Order offered by Councilors David Rodrigues, Daniel Napolitano, Sergio Cornelio and
Alderman Rob Van Campen-That the ordinances of the City of Everett be amended as
necessary to require all homeowners and business owners to clear all sidewalks and
public walkways abutting their respective properties following any snowfall; with a
recommendation to grant further time in the Rules & Ordinances Committee.
4. C0122-10 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Peter A. Napolitano-That the owner or a
representative from Wood Waste appear at the next Public Safety Committee meeting to
explain the source of the smells emanating from the site on Boston Street throughout the
summer, as well as, provide a detailed update on the status of building an enclosed
facility; with a recommendation that matter be granted further time for 90 days until the
month of June so that the Committee could obtain further updates on the progress of the
agreement with a request that all attendees be invited to that meeting.
5. C0150-10 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Rosemary Miller-That the City discontinue the portion
of the street known as "Blake Terrace" and merge it into Gladstone Terrace to prevent
confusion as the two are currently one continuous street; with a recommendation to refer
back to Sponsor.
6. C0020-11 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Adam Ragucci-To invite the Director of City Services
to update what has been spent to date over the recent storms specifically on the line
items of salt and outside contractors in regards to the city budget, and to discuss snow
removal before temperatures increase, which could cause eventual flooding. Also, that
communication be sent to the city council on what outside contractors have been used
for snow removal; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
7. C0023-11 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Peter Napolitano-That a representative from Wood
Waste of Boston appear at the next committee on public safety meeting to provide an
update to the residents of Everett on the building of a permanent structure on the current
site of their operations; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
8. C0141-10 /s/Finance Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Peter Napolitano-That the Mayor and the Director of
City Services appear to explain a recent Globe article listing the cost of Public works per
resident in 2009. Everett was listed in the top 20 highest communities at $481.61 per
Everett resident while the State median was $178.00; with a recommendation to refer
back to Sponsor.
9. C0035-11 /s/Finance Committee Report
On Order from His Honor the Mayor and signed Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President-
To present the FY12 Water/Sewer Enterprise Budget and recommend that the described
specific sums be appropriated to operate the Water/Sewer Enterprise Budget; with a
recommendation for favorable action, as amended, by reducing the Emergency Repair
line item from $250,000 to $150.000, and the Extra/Unforeseen line item from $50,000 to
$30,000.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. C0169-10 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
To get an update from the Mayor and Community Development this meeting with regards
to the hut being built and the replacement of the rear home plate fence at the Babe Ruth
Park for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Babe Ruth Season. (Referred 12/6 to
Mayor's Office for update/specs this meeting 3/7)
11. C0014-11 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
To request Senator DiDomenico and Representative Smith see if they can create
something similar to the ceta program to assist the unemployed. (2/7 Referred to Senator
DiDomenico and Representative Smith for response this meeting)
12. C0031-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
That all City of Everett vehicles have the City Seal markings, numbers and State License
Plates, in accordance with City Ordinance. (2/22 Referred to Mayor's Office with request
for response back for this meeting)
NEW BUSINESS
13. C0040-11 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That, in the interest of numerous requests, ECTV post on bulletin board information that
the public can apply for Mass Health at the Joint Committee for Children's Health Care
Office, in Everett City Hall, 2nd Floor. They can go on line at jcchce.org or call ahead at
617-394-2414 to find out what information/paperwork they will need to apply. |
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Tails
Administrator
2682 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2011 : 12:43:33 PM
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I'm re-posting the agenda to make it easier to read. Hopefully, your concerns will be answered tonight.
AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011,
7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. C0037-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President
To accept the donation of $200.00 from the Everett Emblem Club #32 to the City of
Everett's Office of Human Services Emergency Programs Account.
2. C0038-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President
A Home Rule Petition to allow the Retirement Board to retire Michael Marchese and pay
him all amounts credited to him in the annuity savings fund of the Retirement Board of
the City of Everett.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
3. C0008-11 /s/Rules & Ordinances Committee Report
On Order offered by Councilors David Rodrigues, Daniel Napolitano, Sergio Cornelio and
Alderman Rob Van Campen-That the ordinances of the City of Everett be amended as
necessary to require all homeowners and business owners to clear all sidewalks and
public walkways abutting their respective properties following any snowfall; with a
recommendation to grant further time in the Rules & Ordinances Committee.
4. C0122-10 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Peter A. Napolitano-That the owner or a
representative from Wood Waste appear at the next Public Safety Committee meeting to
explain the source of the smells emanating from the site on Boston Street throughout the
summer, as well as, provide a detailed update on the status of building an enclosed
facility; with a recommendation that matter be granted further time for 90 days until the
month of June so that the Committee could obtain further updates on the progress of the
agreement with a request that all attendees be invited to that meeting.
5. C0150-10 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Rosemary Miller-That the City discontinue the portion
of the street known as "Blake Terrace" and merge it into Gladstone Terrace to prevent
confusion as the two are currently one continuous street; with a recommendation to refer
back to Sponsor.
6. C0020-11 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Adam Ragucci-To invite the Director of City Services
to update what has been spent to date over the recent storms specifically on the line
items of salt and outside contractors in regards to the city budget, and to discuss snow
removal before temperatures increase, which could cause eventual flooding. Also, that
communication be sent to the city council on what outside contractors have been used
for snow removal; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
7.
C0023-11 /s/Public Safety Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Peter Napolitano-That a representative from Wood
Waste of Boston appear at the next committee on public safety meeting to provide an
update to the residents of Everett on the building of a permanent structure on the current
site of their operations; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
8. C0141-10 /s/Finance Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Councilor Peter Napolitano-That the Mayor and the Director of
City Services appear to explain a recent Globe article listing the cost of Public works per
resident in 2009. Everett was listed in the top 20 highest communities at $481.61 per
Everett resident while the State median was $178.00; with a recommendation to refer
back to Sponsor.
9. C0035-11 /s/Finance Committee Report
On Order from His Honor the Mayor and signed Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President-
To present the FY12 Water/Sewer Enterprise Budget and recommend that the described
specific sums be appropriated to operate the Water/Sewer Enterprise Budget; with a
recommendation for favorable action, as amended, by reducing the Emergency Repair
line item from $250,000 to $150.000, and the Extra/Unforeseen line item from $50,000 to
$30,000.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. C0169-10 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
To get an update from the Mayor and Community Development this meeting with regards
to the hut being built and the replacement of the rear home plate fence at the Babe Ruth
Park for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Babe Ruth Season. (Referred 12/6 to
Mayor's Office for update/specs this meeting 3/7)
11. C0014-11 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
To request Senator DiDomenico and Representative Smith see if they can create
something similar to the ceta program to assist the unemployed. (2/7 Referred to Senator
DiDomenico and Representative Smith for response this meeting)
12. C0031-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
That all City of Everett vehicles have the City Seal markings, numbers and State License
Plates, in accordance with City Ordinance. (2/22 Referred to Mayor's Office with request
for response back for this meeting)
NEW BUSINESS
13. C0040-11 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That, in the interest of numerous requests, ECTV post on bulletin board information that
the public can apply for Mass Health at the Joint Committee for Children's Health Care
Office, in Everett City Hall, 2nd Floor. They can go on line at jcchce.org or call ahead at
617-394-2414 to find out what information/paperwork they will need to apply.
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 03/07/2011 : 4:33:26 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by dadoo
nice kid but retire someone that accident prone 42 years old on disability for 4 or 5 years why big Carlo guy
2. C0038-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President
A Home Rule Petition to allow the Retirement Board to retire Michael Marchese and pay
him all amounts credited to him in the annuity savings fund of the Retirement Board of
the City of Everett.
It's my understanding that he's been on disability and had a couple of work related accidents over the years. Maybe that's why....but I don't know. Not sure why they would want to retire someone that young. |
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Posted - 03/08/2011 : 10:50:09 AM
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| Another case of the double dippers? Gets disability along with retirment and with only one question from Rosa. Entire meeting 15 minutes Billy Cardello must be back was all rushed. |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 03/08/2011 : 11:49:38 AM
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I do not believe you can collect both, ( I think it's a tax free disability retirement) but if anyone has any questions, you can obtain them here at the Civil Service Commission: You must be logged in to see this link.
I'm under the impression that this officer was very bad off a few years ago. Being on the Police/Fire, you have more extreme circumstances than the average office worker, etc. That lifestyle takes a toll on you.
I would not doubt that people are manipulating the system with disability scams. This is tax free lifetime money, but I don't think that's the case here. That all said, I think the item should have been handled a lot differently and Chief Mazzie should have been there to explain the situation. I would have liked to have seen numbers, and maybe a little more interest, rather than yet another rubber stamp from the common council. |
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 2:40:11 PM
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Originally posted by Hallowed Dreams
Another case of the double dippers? Gets disability along with retirment and with only one question from Rosa. Entire meeting 15 minutes Billy Cardello must be back was all rushed.
You're absolutely right Dreams. If you don't have a copy of an agenda to follow along with, you've got no clue what's going on when they just waive the reading on pieces. Grand total of thirteen items on the agenda; I think that they could have spared the time and read all the pieces. They need to realize that the meeting isn't just for them; it's for the people that are watching at home too.
Cornelio seems to be still be struggling with at least some aspects of the presidency. Took a vote and then allowe discussion on the piece after the vote. He does seem to do a pretty good job of controlling the "lost souls" though. |
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dadoo
Member
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Posted - 03/08/2011 : 6:08:19 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Tails
I do not believe you can collect both, ( I think it's a tax free disability retirement) but if anyone has any questions, you can obtain them here at the Civil Service Commission: You must be logged in to see this link.
I'm under the impression that this officer was very bad off a few years ago. Being on the Police/Fire, you have more extreme circumstances than the average office worker, etc. That lifestyle takes a toll on you.
I would not doubt that people are manipulating the system with disability scams. This is tax free lifetime money, but I don't think that's the case here. That all said, I think the item should have been handled a lot differently and Chief Mazzie should have been there to explain the situation. I would have liked to have seen numbers, and maybe a little more interest, rather than yet another rubber stamp from the common council.
Under the leapords dont change their spots theory its you scratch my back and I scratch yours. Aldermen Marchese shut your mouth about charter reform and I take care of cousin. You never hear him about charter reform again. |
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Tails
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Posted - 03/09/2011 : 08:52:31 AM
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| The meetings are never going to run smoothly until Sergio shuts that loud mouth Billy Cardello up! Sure, he tells Joe King to be quiet, but never Billy Cardello or Tony Ranieri. Those two make those meetings look like a circus. Billy is just rude, obnoxious and talks over everyone. The past two CC presidents were unable to accomplish that task. You don't see the Alderman's meeting run like that because they have class. I just never understood why these presidents allow this behavior to continue but it does not matter....single branch government is coming soon anyway. |
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2011 Common Council
