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tetris
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Posted - 01/25/2011 : 4:27:27 PM
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tetris
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Posted - 02/10/2011 : 5:25:09 PM
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Joint Convention 6PM-Charter Commission)
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2011, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA 02149
PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
1. C0027-11 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President
Authorizing the Mayor to seek funding (grants) for master planning to create new commercial and mixed use districts that tie the City's industrial past to an emerging future of commercial, retail, residential and recreational use. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
2. 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 sent up for enrollment)
3. 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. (Passed, as amended, sent up for concurrence)
4. C0007-11 Ordinance/s/Councilors Daniel Napolitano, Sergio Cornelio, Kenneth Giannelli, Peter Napolitano, David Rodrigues, Rosemary Miller, Adam Ragucci, Rosa DiFlorio, William Cardello, Cynthia Sarnie, Carlie Smith, Aldermen Michael Mangan, Sal Sachetta and Robert Van Campen
That the City of Everett establish a Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund in accordance with Mass. General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53F 1/2. (Ordained sent up for ordainment)
PETITIONS AND LICENSES
5. A0029-11
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from DeSimones Auto Solutions, Inc. D/B/A Auto Solutions, Inc. at 12 Vine Street.
6. A0030-11
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Anthony Dapolito D/B/A Ferry St Service Station & Auto Sales at 464 Ferry Street.
7. A0031-11
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Giuseppe Giugliano D/B/A Peppi's Auto Sales Inc. at 25 Bow Street.
8. A0032-11
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Ibrahim El Rihone D/B/A Regal Auto Sales at 1800 Revere Beach Parkway.
9. A0033-11
Petition for Permanent Awning at 328 Main Street for Santiago Fernandez D/B/A
Santiago's Barber Shop.
10. A0034-11
Petition for Flowering Plants Permit from Henry Mazac at 903 Broadway for April 6-7-8 and May 6-7-8 (6 days) to sell cut flowers and potted plants.
11. A0038-11
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Larry White D/B/A White's Auto Sales at 79 Vine Street.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. A0222-10 Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report
On Resolution offered by Alderman Robert Van Campen, as President-That the City Council, along with the Mayor, revisit the trash ordinances in order to make certain that the ordinances are most beneficial to the city and its residents; with a recommendation to grant further time.
13. A0270-10 Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report
On Ordinance offered by Alderman Robert Van Campen, as President-To amend Everett Zoning Ordinances by adding Section 28, "Stretch Energy Code" for the purpose of regulating the design and construction of buildings for the effective use of energy, pursuant to Appendix 120 AA of the Massachusetts Building Code, 780 CMR, the "Stretch Energy Code", including amendments or modifications thereto, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk, or take any other action relative thereto. It is based on a model code adopted by many state and municipal governments in the United States for the establishment of minimum design and construction requirements for energy efficiency; with a recommendation for favorable action to refer to the Planning Board.
14. A0314-10 Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report
On Resolution offered by Alderman Michael Marchese-That the City consider terminating appointments when different administrations leave office; that pursuant to Joint Rule 9.1 the matter be postponed until the next meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. A0316-10 Resolution/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle
That the Mayor, Human Resources Director and the City Auditor appear this meeting to explain tax savings on the eliminating of fifty-three (53) positions.
16. A0023-11 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
To ask the city Auditor what percentage of city property is tax exempt and to submit written response for this meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
17. A0035-11 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen and Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano
That the City of Everett enct an ordinance requiring vehicles which are parked in a public way to be cleaned and moved within 48 hours from the end of a declared snow emergency.
18. A0036-11 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
That the Chairman of the Board of Assessors and the Chief Assessor appear at this meeting of the Board of Aldermen to discuss inequities in the valuation and taxation of properties across the City.
19. A0037-11 Resolution/s/Madam Alderman Millie J. Cardello
That the Director of City Services appear before the Board of Aldermen to discuss the current pothole situation.
20. A0039-11 Order/s/Alderman Salvatore Sachetta
That in light of the tough economic times, the City of Everett repeal its acceptance of MGL chapter 33, section 59, where a public employee receives his/her fill pay in addition to his/her full National Guard pay. The City considers paying National Guardsmen the difference in pay between their military pay and municipal salary, similar to the federal law that allows military reservists to be paid.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted:
C. McCorry,
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
Reminder:
2-14 6PM Joint Convention – Charter Commission
2-15 6PM Committee on Bills & Accounts Meeting
2-22 7PM Common Council Meeting
2-23 6PM Committee on Rules & Ordinances Meeting on Snow Ordinance PUBLIC INVITED.
2-28 6PM Committee on Licenses Meeting
2-28 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
3-7 7PM Common Council Meeting
3-14 6PM Joint Convention (Planning Board Reports (2)
3-14 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
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massdee
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Posted - 02/11/2011 : 3:09:17 PM
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Anyone have any idea what this is about?
18. A0036-11 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
That the Chairman of the Board of Assessors and the Chief Assessor appear at this meeting of the Board of Aldermen to discuss inequities in the valuation and taxation of properties across the City.
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 02/25/2011 : 08:24:08 AM
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(License Committee Meeting-6:00PM)
AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28,
2011, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA 02149
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A0041-11
TO ALL PARTIES INTERESTED in the PETITION from National Grid for the installation
of 13 poles and miscellaneous overhead equipment on Air Force Road, Everett, MA.
PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
2. C0030-11 Order/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio, as President
To accept donation of $100.00 from the Carmen Schiavo Club to the Department of
Veteran Services Gift Account. (Passed, with thanks, sent up for concurrence.)
3. 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. (Ordained sent
up for ordainment)
4. C0032-11
Communication from ECTV Exec. Director Alyson Dell Isola relative to online viewing of
City Council meetings, including committee meetings. Copies on desks.
5. 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.
PETITIONS AND LICENSES
6. A0040-11
Petition for License application for 1st and 2nd Class Motor Dealer Licenses from
Parkway Cycle, 1865 Revere Beach Parkway.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. A0304-10 License Committee Report
To all persons interested in the Petition for an Auto Repair-Body License from Edinaldo
DaSilva D/B/A Advanced Auto Detailing at 101 Paris Street, Unit 5.
8. A0014-11 License Committee Report
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Carlos Used Cars at 70 Chelsea
Street. Repair stalls located at 67R Chelsea Street.
9. A0017-11 License Committee Report
Petition for a Lodging House License from David A. Molle at 134 Linden Street.
10. A0018-11 License Committee Report
Petition for a Lodging House License from David A. Molle for the Fenno's at 336
Broadway.
11. A0025-11 License Committee Report
Petition for precious metals dealer license only for the purchase of gold. no sales or
resale will take place for All Checks Cashed, Inc. at 1998 Revere Beach Parkway.
12. A0013-11 License Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Alderman Chuck DiPerri-That the Committee on Licenses
review the rules on awning permits.
13. A0033-11 License Committee Report
Petition for Permanent Awning at 328 Main Street for Santiago Fernandez D/B/A
Santiago's Barber Shop.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. A0012-11 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael Mangan
That Mayor DeMaria appear to discuss the possibility of advertising businesses on city
property in order to raise additional revenue.
15. A0036-11 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
That the Chairman of the Board of Assessors and the Chief Assessor appear at this
meeting of the Board of Aldermen to discuss inequities in the valuation and taxation of
properties across the City.
16. A0023-11 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
To ask the city Auditor what percentage of city property is tax exempt and to submit
written response for this meeting.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Adm. Assist. / Office Mgr. Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
Reminders:
3/1/11 6PM Committee on Public Safety Meeting
3/2/11 6PM Committee on Finance Meeting
FYI: 3/7/11 6PM Mayor’s Citation Presentation
3/7/11 7PM Common Council Meeting
3/8/11 6PM Committee on Rules & Ordinances Meeting
3/14/11 6PM Joint Convention (Planning Board recommendations)
3/14/11 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
3/15/11 6PM Committee on Bills & Accounts Meeting
3/15/11 6PM Committee on Public Service Meeting
FYI: 3/16/11 6PM Traffic Commission Meets in Keverian Room
FYI: 3/21/11 PM 6PM Mayor’s Citation Presentation
3/21/11 7PM Common Council Meeting
FYI: 3/28/11 6PM Mayor’s Citation Presentation
3/ 28/11 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
FYI: 3/30/11 7PM Charter Commission Holds Public Hearing in Council Chambers
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tetris
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Posted - 03/10/2011 : 2:51:12 PM
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(Reminder Joint Convention at 6PM RE: Planning Board Recommendations)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. A0043-11 Order/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese, as President
To accept donations totaling $259.34 from Joseph King and an anonymous donor to the City of Everett Office of Human Services Emergency Programs Account.
2. A0044-11 Order/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby appoint Evelyn Chase to the Everett Housing Authority Board to fill a term that expires March, 2014.
3. A0045-11 Order/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby appoint the following named members of the Everett Auxiliary Police Department as Special Police Officers for the City of Everett for an unpaid term of one (1) year, expiring March 29, 2012: Chief Vincent Caruso, Lieutenant Alex Corrado, Lieutenant H. Leonard Jordan, Sergeant Mary E. Bover, Sergeant Konstantinos Moskofoglou, Sr., Patrolman Edward
Forosisky, Patrolman Doreen H. Dugan, Patrolman Konstantinos Moskofoglous, Jr., Patrolman Darren E. Sheff and Patrolman John Buckley.
4. A0047-11 Order/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby appoint the following list of named people to be Sworn Weighers for Distrigas of Massachusetts Corporation at 18 Rover Street, for an unpaid term of one (1) year, expiring March 14, 2012:
Jerome K. Bowen, Sr., 24 Schultz Road, Brockton, MA 02402
William F. Carroll, 18 Cortland Drive, Salem, NH 03079
Robert Fauvel, 53 Goodhue Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826
Roger Harris, 68 Deerhill Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050
Sean Horrigan, 33 Osprey Lane, York, ME 03909
John Hutchinson, 15 North End Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Paul Kajunski, 34 Winter Street, Hanover, MA 02339
Bernard Lach, 23 Hamblett Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826
Peter Laubner, 2 Azalea Lane, Peabody, MA 01960
Cornelius Martin, Two J. Ferreira Lane, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Joel J. Palladino, 43 Massachusetts Avenue, Danvers, MA 01923
Charles Robinson, 1 Pheasant Court, York, ME 03909
David Sousa, 21 Dutchland Avenue, Brockton, MA 02301
Kenneth Sparks, 340 Reservoir Street, Norton, MA 02766
Joseph P. Stafford, 4 Surrey Lane, Salem, NH 03079
Tucker A. Vye, Four McKinstry Circle, Salem, NH 03079
Benjamin Webster, 44 Lane Drive, Norwood, MA 02062
Seth Williams, 100 Stockton Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
Brian A. Yetman, 10 Rogers Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
5. 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. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
6. 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. (Passed sent up for concurrence, reconsideration failed).
7. C0035-11 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; 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 $30,000. (Passed, as amended, sent up for concurrence)
PETITIONS AND LICENSES
8. A0049-11
Petition for Flower Permit from Richard D'Angelo to sell cut flowers and potted plants at Dunkin Donuts, 903 Broadway on April 22-23-24 and May 6-7-8 for a total of six day.
9. A0050-11
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License with two (2) repair stalls, from Badih ELKhoury D/B/A Metro Plus Inc. at 356 Broadway.
COMMUNICATIONS
10. A0048-11
Communication from Everett Taxi Drivers and Management D/B/A Everett Car Service, P.O Box 762, Everett, MA., relative to a temporary fuel surcharge ($.75 for all metered fares and flat rate fares over $5.00 dollars, and a $2.00 surcharge for all Logan and Boston fares for a term of six months.), to help defray increasing cost of the fuel to operate.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. A0222-10 Rules & Ordinances Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Alderman Robert Van Campen, as President-That the City Council, along with the Mayor, revisit the trash ordinances in order to make certain that the ordinances are most beneficial to the city and its residents; with a recommendation to grant further time.
12. A0314-10 Rules & Ordinances Committee Report
On Resolution offered by Alderman Michael Marchese-That the City consider terminating appointments when different administrations leave office; with a recommendation to refer to the Mayor's Office,
13. A0026-11 Rules & Ordinances Committee Report
On Ordinance from His Honor The Mayor-To amend Zoning Ordinances of the City of Everett by adding new Section 28 Stormwater Management and Land Disturbance Ordinance; with a recommendation to refer to the Planning Board.
14. A0027-11 Rules & Ordinances Committee Report
On Ordinance from His Honor The Mayor-To amend the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Everett by adding new Section 29 Governing Post-Construction Stormwater Managements of New Developments and Redevelopments; with a recommendation to refer to the Planning Board.
15. A0035-11 Rules & Ordinances Committee Report
On Ordinance offered by Alderman Robert Van Campen and Councilor Daniel Napolitano-That the City of Everett enact an ordinance requiring vehicles which are parked in a public way to be cleaned and moved within 48 hours from the end of a declared snow emergence; with a recommendation to grant further time.
16. A0039-11 Rules & Ordinances Committee Report
On Order offered by Alderman Sal Sachetta-That in light of the tough economic times, the City of Everett repeal its acceptance of MGL chapter 33, section 59, where a public employee receives his/her fill pay in addition to his/her full National Guard pay. The City consider paying National Guardsmen the difference in pay between their military pay and municipal salary, similar to the federal law that allows military reservists to be paid; with a recommendation for favorable action.
17. A0301-10 Joint Convention Report
On Ordinance from His Honor The Mayor-To amend the Zoning Ordinances, a portion of Section 23, of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, "Plumbing Division Fee Schedule" by removing the current Plumbing Division Fee Schedule and replacing it with new.
18. A0317-10 Joint Convention Report
On Ordinance from His Honor The Mayor-Creating the Parkway Overlay District.
NEW BUSINESS
19. A0042-11 Resolution/s/Alderman Sal Sachetta
That His Honor The Mayor or his Chief of Staff appear before the Board of Aldermen to bring us up to date on the progress of selling the Old High School which is costing Taxpayers of the City of Everett Thousands of Dollars each and every month.
20. A0046-11 Resolution/s/Aldermen Michael Mangan and Millie Cardello
That the City Engineer appear this meeting to discuss the repaving of Malden Street, Evelyn Road, Reynolds Ave and County Road.
21. A0051-11
BOA Worksheet Monday, March 14, 2011
1.Sponsor: Alderman Joseph McGonagle-That Alfred Street and Alfred Court are repaved, as the water leak this winter really tore the streets up.
Referred to: Mayor, City Engineer and Community Development.
2. Sponsor: Alderman Joseph McGonagle-That the potholes and debris in the city owned parking lot behind the Everett Cooperative Bank on Victoria Street be filled-in and cleaned-up.
Referred to: Mayor, City Services Department.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted:
C. McCorry, Adm. Assist. / Ofc. Mgr. Everett City Council
council@ci.everett.ma.us
Reminders:
3/15 6PM Committee on Bills & Accounts Meeting
3/15 6PM Committee on Public Service Meeting
FYI: 3/16 6PM Traffic Commission Meeting in City Hall’s Keverian Room
3/21 7PM Common Council Meeting
3/28 Board of Aldermen Meeting
FYI: 3/30 7PM Charter Commission’s Public Hearing in Council Chambers
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waterboy
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Posted - 03/15/2011 : 09:49:46 AM
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| What a disgrace the meeting was last night, they need a president who knows what the hell he is doing, and get rid of Sal reading the sign in's, what a disgrace |
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massdee
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Posted - 03/15/2011 : 10:50:45 AM
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| I just watched the tape of the BOA meeting online. It was almost painful to sit through it. |
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snoopy1
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Posted - 03/15/2011 : 10:58:16 AM
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| The only hope is to leave Everett. It could not be more apparent that newspapers, politicians and charter committee are easily swayed with the puppet master pulling the strings. The meeting was awful and extremely disappointed with the alderman president who spoke out adamantly against the water & sewer enterprise and charter reform. Now he has backed off on both. It was revealed that his brother is the new attorney for the water & sewer fund. What perfect timing because it would have failed. Was that not the same Joe Marchese who was fuming at the building inspector about his trailer just a few weeks ago? The same Marchese's who said charter committee was compromised? |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 03/15/2011 : 11:36:18 AM
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I'm not one that believes in coincidences and IMHO, there are too many going on here. I felt bad for Officer Mike Marchese, but in the back of my mind thought.........Why now? Why after all these years.....and WHY during an election year are they doing this for him? Why not last year? Why not 6 months ago? I like Mike Marchese, the President, but he's doing the exact same thing that he's complaining about. How can HE vote on a relative .............and I don't care if it's not immediate family......it's still a relative, and should have excused himself. BUT, he excuses himself from a Water/Sewer Enterprise Fund that he is against?
When did Joe Marchese become the lawyer?? That's another coincidence (and timing) that I'm not buying AT ALL. Why are we PAYING for a lawyer when we have an overpaid full time city solicitor? |
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Cam
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Posted - 03/15/2011 : 11:57:59 AM
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Posted - 03/15/2011 : 2:07:09 PM
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| Same song, another day. Guns loaded behind Dave Ragucci until the raid on his bar. Then guns loaded behind John Hanlon until he did not fire Steve Mazzie. Anyone with a brain knows how to get to Mike. The difference now is we are not talking about loose change. Pay Michael Marchese his retirement and all credits due to him is retroactive. 40 years old has another 40 years over 100 grand in salary set for life. He's been on 70% for 6 years and the 30% for the past six years is. all credits due him. Paying Joe Marchese as a city attorney aint going to be cheap. Then everyone gets their cut its how the game is played. |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 03/15/2011 : 2:39:13 PM
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| My goodness! It's starting to sound like an episode of the Chicago Code around here run by Cosa Nostra. |
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streetsmart
Member
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Posted - 03/15/2011 : 3:08:01 PM
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| isn't it funny mike marchese (the officer) it's the only officer who gets this, lets go back some years back to the other injuries to officers what did they get not a fat pay check tax free. |
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massdee
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Posted - 03/15/2011 : 3:10:07 PM
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I think Alderman Marchese needs to learn how to run a meeting. I can't believe how unorganized these BOA meetings have been and last nights was by far the worst.
As for the other issues surrounding the alderman, it certainly appears that there are benefits to shutting your mouth.
Why does the Water Enterprise need it's own personal attorney? Is it being run like the School Department with anonymity from city government?
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tetris
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Posted - 03/15/2011 : 3:18:25 PM
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I could be wrong but I don't believe that Marchese was referencing his brother doing legal work for the city; I believe it was because Marchese Construction once again has a contract with the city to do water work. That was mentioned at the Finance Committee a couple of weeks ago where the Water & Sewer budget was discussed.
That said, I thought that Marchese ran a terible meeting last night. He should have known better to excuse himself before the Water Budget piece was even discussed. If he's a cousin to the other Michael Marchese; he probably shouldn't have voted on that piece either. The meeting would have been a lot shorter if not for the amount of time that Marchese spent hiding behind a pad of paper, conversing with the City Clerk. Sachetta was obviously no help either. I criticized Cornelio last week for running a crummy meeting but rumor has it that he spends some time before the meeting going over the agenda with Marchant so that at least it looks like he some idea of what's going on when the cameras are on. Marchese could take a lesson from that.
A few other questions and observations from last night.
- Does anyone know why the joint convention was cancelled last night? I thought that it would have been interesting to see what would have happened with the Parkway Overlay district piece which the Planning Board returned with a unfavorable recommendation. Anybody else see the legal notice in the Advocate for the development that wants to go in the corner of Vine and the Parkway? It says it's a laundromat.
- Has anybody seen an actual budget document for the Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund? I still don't understand why the fund was created if some of its funding is still coming the General Fund.
- So, we'll stand up for the florists and not allow permits to sell flowers to outsiders. At least until the owner of the business where the selling would have taken place complains that he won't be getting his share of the pie. So to get around it, we'll just issue the permit in the business owner's name. Nice.
- Is it really necessary to bring the City Engineer up to talk about a project before he know all of the answers about it yet?
- Why wasn't there already an ordinance in the works to handle the National Guard pay issue? One would have thought that should have been part of the recommendation coming out of committee on the piece. |
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