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card
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Posted - 01/03/2013 :  10:15:09 AM  Show Profile Send card a Private Message  Reply with Quote
AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EVERETT COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2013,
7:00 P.M., CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS

(Organizational Only)

NEW BUSINESS
1. C0001-13 Order/s/Councilor Lou Sierra, as Senior Member
To elect a president of the Common Council for the calendar year 2013.

2. C0002-13 Order/s/Newly Elected President
To adopt the Common Council Rules of 2012 as the Rules of the Common Council for the
calendar year 2013.

3. C0003-13 Order/s/Newly Elected Presidents of Both Branches
To adopt the Joint Rules of the City Council 2012 as the Joint Rules of the City Council
for the calendar year 2013.

4. C0004-13 Order/s/Newly Elected President
That the Newly Elected President of the Common Council appoints three members to
serve as messengers to notify the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of their organization.

5. Adjournment

massdee
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Posted - 01/05/2013 :  9:04:31 PM  Show Profile Send massdee a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Anyone hear any names on the new Common Council president?
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card
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Posted - 01/06/2013 :  09:46:17 AM  Show Profile Send card a Private Message  Reply with Quote
leo mckinnon and sal sachetta
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massdee
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Posted - 01/06/2013 :  11:13:33 AM  Show Profile Send massdee a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Interesting, I would have thought Millie or RVC would have been going for president of the BOA.
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tetris
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Posted - 01/06/2013 :  11:18:40 AM  Show Profile Send tetris a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Rumor is that Sachetta is not running next year; so he is a fair choice in that regard IMHO. We'll have to see how he does in the position though.
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socks
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Posted - 01/06/2013 :  2:41:23 PM  Show Profile Send socks a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Millie and Robert may feel they can accomplish more on the floor.
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tetris
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Posted - 01/06/2013 :  7:07:20 PM  Show Profile Send tetris a Private Message  Reply with Quote
If anything is going to get done this year in city council, it'll need to get done before nomination papers are available for the new city council. After that, it'll all be about getting elected.
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michael
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Posted - 01/17/2013 :  1:51:19 PM  Show Profile Send michael a Private Message  Reply with Quote
AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 22,
2013, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT,
MASS

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND COMMENT
1. C0006-13 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. A0322-12 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept the donation of $100.00 from Mr. Leo Pizzano to the Department of Veteran
Services Gift Account. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)

3. A0004-13 Order/s/Alderman Salvatore Sachetta, as President
To accept a donation of $9,800.00 from George Ahlin to the City of Everett's Human
Services Elder Gift Account. (Passed sent down for concurrence and letter of thanks be
sent.)

4. A0012-13 Order/s/Alderman Salvatore F. Sachetta, as President
To accept donations to the Human Services Holiday and Emergency Services Programs
totaling $15,275.00 (see attached lists) as well as gift cards (see attached list) from
various donors. Also, donations from Mike Mangan - $40, Elizabeth Jones - $500, Everett
Coop -$5,000, Jack McGrath - $100, Lester Morovitz - $5,000, Everett Emblem Club #32
- $300 (included in the total amount). (Passed sent down for concurrence and letters of
thanks be sent.)

5. A0014-13 Order/s/Alderman Salvatore F. Sachetta, as President
To accept a donation of $100.00 from Steven Luongo to the City of Everett's Council on
Aging Gift Account. (Passed sent down for concurrence and letter of thanks be sent.)

6. A0032-13 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen and Councilor
Michael J. McLaughlin-That the DeMaria Administration consider scheduling a joint
convention to outline and discuss the parameters of any host agreement regarding a
casino development in the City of Everett. (Passed sent down for concurrence to send to
Mayor.)

7. A0010-13 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
That representatives of the Secretary of State's Office, the U. S. Attorney's Office and the
City Clerk's Office appear at the January 28th meeting of the Board of Aldermen to
discuss concerns surrounding the conduct of elections in the City of Everett, especially as
relates to the use and submission of absentee ballots and the recent resignation of
Everett's State Representative. (Passed sent down for concurrence to send to Mayor to
set up a joint convention on the matter.)

8. A0019-13 Communication from the Supt. Of Schools
"On Monday evening, January 7, 2013, the Everett School Committee voted to request
City Government to review the compensation for School Committee Members. As you are
aware, if an adjustment is made, it will not require an additional appropriation by City
Government. Sincerely yours, Frederick F. Foresteire, Supt. of Schools." (1/14 In the
BOA: Communication accepted, read and placed on file, sent down for concurrence, as
was mailed to both Presidents.)

NEW BUSINESS
9. C0005-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Leonard Jordan
That the Code Enforcement Office and the Chief of Police submit a detailed report on the
property at 56 Estes Street due to the many complaints from neighbors on whether it is
being used as a residence or some other use going on at that location.
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10. C0009-13 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano and Alderman Robert J.
Van Campen - That the City of Everett petition the General Court for leave to increase
the residential tax exemption from twenty per cent (20%) to no more than thirty per cent
(30%).

11. C0007-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin - That a
Representative from the Secretary of State's Office appears next Administrative Affairs
Committee relative to what their involvement will be on upcoming representative race on
March 5th, 2013.

12. C0008-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin - That the Mayor
create an independent commission to allow a group of residents handle absentee ballot
process in the City of Everett.

13. C0010-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin
That the Mayor's Chief of Staff, Melissa Murphy, and the Director of Planning and
Development, Jamie Errickson, appear to answer a few questions regarding the casino
development.

14. C0011-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Cynthia Sarnie - That the Mayor's Chief of
Staff give an explanation as to how the Building Inspector got involved and how he is
handling the situation to make sure the gate is closed at the Best Buy facility.

15. C0013-13 Common Council Worksheet
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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 Daniel J. Napolitano ¨C To replace the street sign at the corner of
Woodward and Ferry Street. Referred to: City Services

2. Sponsor: Councilor Richard Dell Isola ¨C To place a crossing guard on Elm Street at the
High School during the school year. Referred to: Police Chief

Adjournment

Respectfully submitted:
City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
Reminders:
1/28 6pm©\7pm Mayor¡¯s Citations to Pop Warner Football Players and Cheerleaders.
1/28 7pm Board of Aldermen Meeting
2/4 7pm Next Common Council Meeting
2/14 6pm Committee on Bills & Accounts Meeting
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tetris
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Posted - 01/31/2013 :  11:53:49 AM  Show Profile Send tetris a Private Message  Reply with Quote
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND COMMENT

1. C0016-13
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.


UNFINISHED BUSINESS

2. C0009-13 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano and Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
That the City of Everett petition the General Court for leave to increase the residential tax exemption from twenty per cent (20%) to no more than thirty per cent (30%).


NEW BUSINESS

3. C0014-13 Order/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon, as President
Pursuant to Rule 4 and Rule 50 of the Common Council, to amend the regular Common Council meeting date scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2013 by suspending to Thursday, April 4, 2013 due to conflicting schedule dates (Special Election and Staffing).

4. C0015-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin
That a spokesperson from the Fire Department appear at the next Public Safety Committee meeting relative to the maintenance and repair of fire hydrants throughout the City of Everett.

5. C0017-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That the City of Everett form a partnership with the City Council for the year 2013 in order to produce a television program to highlight the concerns of each of the six wards in the City of Everett.

Adjournment

Respectfully submitted: City Council Office
CC/cjm

Reminders: 2/5 Administrative Affairs Committee Meeting-6 p.m.
2/7 Rules & Ordinances Committee Meeting-6 p.m.
2/11 Joint Convention-6 p.m.
2/11 Board of Aldermen Meeting-7 p.m.
2/14 Bills & Accounts Committee Meeting-6 p.m.
2/19 Next Common Council Meeting (Tuesday) – 7 p.m.
2/25 License Committee Meeting-6 p.m.

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cozulady
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Posted - 01/31/2013 :  1:44:59 PM  Show Profile Send cozulady a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Looks to be a short night. Unless of course Wayne and Jason decide to ramble on about something.
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tetris
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Posted - 02/05/2013 :  12:04:32 PM  Show Profile Send tetris a Private Message  Reply with Quote
2. I don't mind this piece because all it really does is give the city more options in setting the tax rate each year. The actual decisions would still have to be made each year.

But this has been talked about so many times that you'd think that the members of the city council would understand how this would work. There is no guarantee that this would lower the residential tax bill and in fact we know for certain that any home owner exemption increases the taxes on non-homeowner occupied residential properties and more city residents own one or more additional properties in the city than previously thought.

As was stated last night, the idea is to pair the increase in the residential exemption with a lowering of the shift of taxes on to the commercial base; thereby shifting taxes to the residential side of the ledger to lower the commercial rate. I think that if they actually ran those percentages (30%/165%) with the FY13 valuations and taxy levy, they might be surprised with the results.

In a way though, it's all really smoke and mirrors. Somebody still has to pay the tax levy. The only meaningful way to reduce taxes is to make impactful changes to the city budget. And before anyone asks, I don't really know how the city could do that and keep moving forward. I not saying that nothing can be cut from the budget but it is certainly questionable how much of an impact that could have on the tax rate.

4. This piece kinda bothered me in more than one way. Last fall, Councilor McLaughlin wanted to move the meeting before election date and he was "shouted down" because it was not a city election and the rules were the rules. OK, that's fine. But then the president doesn't show up for the meeting because he was working on the campaign of the congressman he work's for. Nice!!

Now, there's another election and it is technically not a city election even though, through redistricting, it only involves the city. And this time, it's OK to change the meeting date because some of the members are candidates. And the one that was doing most of the "shouting" the last time may stand too benefit by it. And no one says a word about it. Nice!! What I really don't get though is that they only did it for meeting before the final election and not before the primary. I guess that we can probably expect a couple of absences that night.

And what was up with the voting on that piece? Two of the councilors that could stand to benefit by it did the right thing and left the floor during the vote. The third stayed and actually voted on the piece. But did anyone expect him to follow any rules?

5. To me, all this piece equals is more face time for incumbents in an election year. Maybe there'd be more than five items on an agenda if they discussed issues at an an actual meeting.

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charm
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Posted - 02/28/2013 :  6:03:04 PM  Show Profile Send charm a Private Message  Reply with Quote
(6:45PM Joint Convention)

AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2013,
7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND COMMENT

1. C0028-13 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

2. C0018-13 Favorable recommendation from Veteran's Office for Order/s/Councilor
Rosemary Miller to dedicate a square in honor of T/5 (Technician 5) Donald M. Halford, a
recipient of Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, American Theater Campaign Ribbon
and the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, at the corner of Thurman Park and
Wilbur Street on the odd side, at the corner in front of 51 Thurman Park.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
3. C0023-12 Committee on Public Safety Report on Resolution offered by 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; with a recommendation to
request further time.

4. 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; with a recommendation to refer
back to Sponsors.

5. C0015-13 Committee on Public Safety Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Mike
McLaughlin-That a spokesperson from the Fire Department appear at the next Public
Safety Committee meeting relative to the maintenance and repair of fire hydrants
throughout the City of Everett; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. C0022-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
To request more lighting on School Street side of Gladstone Street, due to numerous
calls from area residents, from National Grid, with a request for a response in two weeks.

7. C0023-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
That the City Engineer check out the draining system at the corner of Hazel Park and Oak
Street, as not taking in water. Please report findings next meeting with written response.

8. C0024-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That the Mayor's Chief of Staff appear next meeting of the Common Council relative to
the renovations of the Fire Department.

9. C0025-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That a letter be sent to the Whidden Hospital asking them if they can keep the parking
garage open during snow storms so residents can park there; with a request for a
response back in two weeks.

NEW BUSINESS
10. C0031-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin
That the Acting City Services Director appears next public safety committee meeting to
discuss the upcoming schedule and operation of street sweeping.

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11. C0029-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That the Mayor consider looking into a three-year retirement incentive program to see if
would help cut costs in the budget, and report back findings in two weeks.

12. C0030-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin
To request that the Mayor appear at the next Public Service Committee meeting to
discuss the hours of operation at City Hall, and whether or not there is a full staff on
Monday and Thursday evenings.

13. C0032-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Dominic Puleo
That the Acting Director of City Services take steps to identify any missing signage
related to street corners dedicated to our Veterans. Appropriate steps should be taken to
replace missing signs as soon as possible.

14. C0033-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Richard Dell Isola
That City Engineer Julius Ofurie appear next meeting relative to discussing the schedule
for pot hole repairs.

15. C0034-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Richard Dell Isola
That the City Services Director Kevin Noonan appear next meeting with regards to the
amount of money, so far, that was spent on snow budget.

16. C0035-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Richard Dell Isola
That a Representative from National Grid appear at the next Public Service Committee
meeting regarding the progress of more lighting for the parking lot at the Ice skating rink
on Elm Street.

17. C0036-13 Common Council Worksheet
Monday, March 4, 2013
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 Dominic Puleo-The corner of Central Ave and Wedgewood Street
has been dedicated to Seaman Steven Dulock. The sign on this corner was knocked
down during the February storms. Please replace as soon as possible.
Referred to: Mr. Kevin Noonan, Acting Director of City Services for Sign Division.

2. Sponsor: Councilor Daniel Napolitano-To fix the potholes on Rock Valley Ave.
Referred to: Mr. Kevin Noonan, Acting Director of City Services.

Adjournment
Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Admin. Assist. / Ofc. Mgr. Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us

Reminders:
3/4 6:45PM Joint Convention
3/7 6PM Committee on Rules & Ordinances Meeting
3/11 6:30PM Committee on Licenses
3/11 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
3/14 6PM Committee on Bills & Accounts Meeting
3/18 7PM Common Council Meeting
3/25 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
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tetris
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Posted - 02/28/2013 :  9:44:27 PM  Show Profile Send tetris a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Anybody know what the joint convention is about? There's no agenda posted for that and nothing on this agenda that would give us a possible clue either.

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tetris
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Posted - 03/01/2013 :  07:50:52 AM  Show Profile Send tetris a Private Message  Reply with Quote
The agenda for the joint convention is posted on the city web site now; it is for the presentation of this year's version of the capital improvement plan. I thought that I checked it before I posted the above post; but I was probably wrong as I don't know when it would have been posted between then and now.

I was surprised the other night when the BOA rejected the administation's request for an extension of the due date for the capital improvement plan. But since I don't agree with the city solicitor's intrepretation that the entire new charter is "transitional" and I guess the BOA doesn't either, I'm not sure that they had any other choice.
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Posted - 03/16/2013 :  10:44:58 AM  Show Profile Send tetris a Private Message  Reply with Quote
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND COMMENT

1. C0038-13 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. C0043-13 Order/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon, as President
To accept donations totaling $5,250.00 to the City of Everett's Human Services Department-Emergency Heating Program Account from the following: Distrigas $5,000.00 and Sal Sacro $250.00.

3. C0044-13 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon, as President - Per the request from the School Committee, that the City Council, in Finance Committee, discuss a pay increase for School Committee members.


PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

4. A0067-13 Order/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
Favorable recommendation from Veteran's Director 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 Milley Brothers, Ralph H and Arthur F., WWII Veterans, at the corner of Brown Street and Glendale Street. (Passed sent down for concurrence)

5. A0323-12 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That Section 18-131 (n) (1) and (n)(2) be amended by adding the following language to the end of each subsection “except for those vehicles otherwise legally parked which have handicap placards, and handicap plates, and are parking in approved handicapped parking spots, in accordance with the law.” (Enrolled as amended sent down for concurrence.)

6. A0082-13 Order/s/Aldermen Joseph McGonagle and Salvatore Sachetta
In conjunction with the Everett Retirement Board, the City of Everett elects to adopt Section 43 of Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011, by accepting the local option of increasing the Retirement Board stipend from $3000 to $4500 effective upon passage of this Order, and signed by His Honor The Mayor. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)


UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7. C0025-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That a letter be sent to the Whidden Hospital asking them if they can keep the parking garage open during snow storms so residents can park.

8. C0029-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That the Mayor consider looking into a three-year retirement incentive program to see if would help cut costs in the budget, and report back findings in two weeks.

9. C0034-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Richard Dell Isola
That the City Services Director Kevin Noonan appear next meeting with regards to the amount of money, so far, that was spent on snow budget.


NEW BUSINESS
10. C0037-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Thomas F. Mills, III
To have the City examine the possibility of granting residents a 10% credit or discount on their residential water bill portion only, and that these residents meet the following criteria: 1. That the payee of the water bill be the owner occupant. 2. That the payee is up to date and current on all water bills with no liens against their property. 3. That the owner occupant only be allowed to claim the percentage of the credit/discount in proportion to their actual living space, if they reside in a multi-family home. 4. That this credit/discount only applies to the residential and not commercial water bills. 5. That an assessment 10% is added to the water bill for late payment, and that these funds that are collected go directly to the Water Enterprises. To be used at the discretion of the Water Superintendent as needed for equipment, tools materials and labor.

11. C0039-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Thomas F. Mills, III
That the City examines the possibility of offering a tax credit to small businesses on their waste removal. That each tax quarters the small business present their waste removal bill to the Treasurer's Office and be able to claim up to $600.00 per quarter and a total of $2,400.00 per fiscal year. That this tax credit is applied to the small business's commercial property tax bill, and that they meet the following criteria: 1. That the businesses meet the Small Business Associations definition of a small business. 2. That this credit also applies to small businesses that are under a triple net lease agreement. 3. That the small business is up to date in good standing and has no liens against their commerical property.

12. C0040-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Thomas F. Mills, III
That the City consider the restoration, refurbishment and relocation of the Vietnam Memorial markers in front of the Old High School on Broadway. That the Director of Veterans Affairs be invited to appear or send a correspondence and offer recommendations as to the most suitable site to relocate these markers.

13. C0041-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin
Due to sensitive and seriousness of allegations made at the public participation and comment period at the March 11th meeting regarding an elected official, I would like Common Council Ethics Committee to confirm or deny such allegations.

14. C0042-13 Order/s/Councilor Michael J. McLaughlin
That the Common Council Rules be amended as follows:

That Rule 8 - Order of Business be replaced with the following:

Common Council Rule 8-Order of Business

At every regular meeting of the Common Council the order of business shall be as follows:

1. Roll Call.
2. Presentation of petitions, memorials and remonstrance’s.
3. Public Participation.
4. Communications from His Honor the Mayor.
5. Papers from the Board of Aldermen.
6. Communications and reports from City Officers.
7. Report of Committees.
8. Unfinished Business.
9. Ordinances, orders and resolutions (New Business).

That Rule 10A - Public Participation be inserted after Common Council Rule 10 as follows:

Common Council Rule 10A-Public Participation

1). Each formal session of the Common Council shall include, subject to the provisions of Common Council Rule 8, a period of public participation which shall last up to ten (10) minutes. The subject matter of the public participation shall not be limited to the items before the Common Council at the present formal session. For the purpose of this rule, the term "public" shall be construed to mean any member of the public at large and not limited as to restrict any individual from participation.

2). Each member of the public shall place their name, address and brief description of their topic on the sign in sheet prior to the start of the formal session of the Common Council.

3). Each member of the public shall be limited to no more than two (2) minutes of participation without unanimous consent of the members present. Large groups should designate a spokesperson to speak on a particular issue.

4). This rule does not limit or replace the provisions of the Common Council Rule 16, which remains in full effect.

5). All comments are to be addressed to the President. Participants shall not promote or oppose any candidate running for office.
Participants shall not use Public Participation to Exploit, or for Political Purposes.
Participants shall not advertise.
Participants shall not make personal attacks on council members or elected officials.
Anyone making out of order comments or acting in an unruly manner shall be subject to removal from the meeting.

Adjournment

Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Admin. Assist. / Office Mgr. Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us

Reminders:
3/25 6PM Joint Convention (State of City Address)
3/25 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
3/27 6PM Joint Convention/Public Hearing (Capital Improvement Program)
4/4 7PM Common Council Meeting (Thursday)

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tetris
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Posted - 03/16/2013 :  10:50:28 AM  Show Profile Send tetris a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Let the games!!
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