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Masterful1
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Posted - 04/12/2007 : 09:55:41 AM
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| No way, Lynda. She would do a phenominal job as mayor. I have known Lorrie for a very long time and she is a great person with a heart of gold. She is someone that deserves respect..The Eagle with walker and Leo should BOW down before her mightiness. Should they apologize? YES! Will they apologize? NO! They think they are above it all. Leo shouldn't have had the letter read in the meeting, he should have given a heads up to Lorrie besides the mayor. He is just posturing before the people he supposed to represent. Has anyone else noticed the pattern yet? It started with the Rec and just grew out of proportion with all of the other incidents. Smoke and mirrors, deflect from the Mayor. Start rumors and innuendos about people and things and keep the public's eyes off the Eagle. Every week, something new by way of a scandal. I forsee ALOT of lawsuits against the city in the near future. |
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streetsmart
Member
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Posted - 04/12/2007 : 10:46:44 AM
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I have to agree with you CK I would like to see where my 60 grand went. I have a feeling nothing is coming out of this.
It will be a sad day for the city of everett if this turns out to be nothing but bull |
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Masterful1
Senior Member
421 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2007 : 10:49:30 AM
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| SS, it already is a sad day for Everett..Look at what we have for a mayor.. |
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Masterful1
Senior Member
421 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2007 : 10:51:14 AM
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| Wow!! 16 guests watching this Blog..Why not join in the conversation? Oh, wait a minute, are you on City time? Then get back to work... |
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Lynda
Advanced Member
1282 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2007 : 11:02:49 AM
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Hey Masterful1 I think you need to push Lorri Bruno along and GET HER TO RUN.
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Masterful1
Senior Member
421 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2007 : 11:04:44 AM
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| I'll have to give her a call..maybe I'll call her anonymously, ROFLMAO... |
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KnowItAll
Member
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Posted - 04/13/2007 : 08:56:46 AM
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Do it Masterful she would do great. That is what we need in their to clean up the Mayors mess.
A Woman! |
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card
Senior Member
117 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2007 : 04:39:26 AM
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PLEASE NOTE THE HIGHLIGHTED PASSAGES:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A0176-07 Petition
To all parties interested in the petition for Auto Repair-Mechanical License from Elba Garcia D/B/A Garcia's Auto Repair, at 69 Norman Street, Unit #23C.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
2. A0188-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To accept the donation of $300.00 from the Leavitt Corporation to the Police Department K-9 Unit.
3. A0189-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To transfer the amount of $5,000.00 from the Parking Clerk-Meter Revenue Account to supplement the Parking Clerk-Ticket Processing Account due to an increase in the number of tickets being processed and cost for mailing overdue notices.
4. A0190-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To appropriate the amount of $14,610.99 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the Recreation Department Salaries Account to supplement monies necessary for the hiring of a new Director of the Recreation Department.
5. A0191-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To appropriate the amount of $410,387.28 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the following accounts, in the following increments to satisfy the City's negotiations with Local 25 and the Police Union: Parking Clerk Salaries Account $1,570.07, Facilities Maintenance Salaries Account $15,363.43, Recreation Salaries Account $4,491.32, City Services Salaries Account $130,965.24, 911 Salaries Account $40,525.43 and Police Salaries Account $217,471.79.
PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
6. C0111-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the generous donation of $714.00 from Century Bank to the City Council-4th of July Account for celebration festivities for the City of Everett. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
7. C0122-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the generous donation of $800.00 from Cumar, Inc., 69 Norman Street, to the Everett Police Department K-9 Division. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
8. C0123-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the generous donation of $1,500.00 from The Everett Foundation for Aged Persons, Inc., 21 Trenton Street, Melrose, to the Mayor's Office of Human Services to be used towards the purchase of a new sound system for the Edward Connolly Center. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
9. C0136-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $1,391.37 from the Everett Historical Society to the Parlin Memorial Library Preservation Fund. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
10. C0137-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept donation of $100.00 from the Vietnam Veterans Association & Iron Workers Local 7 to the Department of Veterans Services Gift Account. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
11. C0138-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $870.00 from the Friends of the Everett Libraries for the Homework Center Account. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
12. C0139-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $50.00 from Rosie's Senior Flower Club to the Shute Gift Account. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
13. C0140-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $300.00 from the Friends of the Everett Libraries for the Young Adult Programs to the State Aid Account #26.3590CW. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
14. C0141-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept donation of $200.00 from Lifestyle Transportation International to the Everett Police Department K-9 Account. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
15. C0112-07 Communication
Communication from Steven J. Chilton, Senior Vice President of Mass Development Finance Agency to notify you they gave preliminary approval to issue a revenue bond on behalf of Eliot Community Health Services Trust at 173 Chelsea Street. Please advise in the event that the proposed project conflicts with an existing local or regional comprehensive plan. (Communication accepted and placed on file, sent up for concurrence)
16. C0079-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Cynthia Sarnie
The purpose of the amendment is to place no parking signs on east side of Christina Circle; with favorable recommendation to amend to the one-side no parking on east side, from the Traffic Commission. (Enrolled as amended, sent up for enrollment as amended.)
17. C0080-07 Ordinance/s/Councilors Sal DiDomenico, James A. Keane and Stephanie Smith
The purpose of the amendment is to place no parking signs on the odd side of Coburn Terrace from Sycamore Street to Glendale Park; with favorable recommendation from Traffic Commission. (Enrolled sent up for enrollment)
18. C0144-07 Communication
Copy of letter (FYI) from attorneys for Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., from City Solicitor John Kryzovic, relative to Resolution proposed by Sign & Pictorial Local #391 regarding Union Strike at Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. (Copy in mailboxes 5/4/07)(Communication accepted and placed on file, sent up for informational purposes)
19. C0146-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To appropriate the total amount of $27,000.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the following accounts: Purchasing Department-Salaries Account $24,000.00, Purchasing Department-Office Supplies $3,000.00. [Passed sent up for concurrence (reconsideration failed)]
20. C0147-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Millie J. Cardello
That the Everett City Council supports Governor Patrick's legislation to close corporate tax loop-holes. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
PETITIONS AND LICENSES
21. A0163-07 Petition
2006 Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License for White's Auto Sales at 79 Vine Street.
22. A0164-07 Petition
2007 Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License for White's Auto Sales at 79 Vine Street.
23. A0177-07 Petition
Junk Dealer's License for Carlyle Precious Metals, LLC, 8-24 Dexter Street, that is, second hand dealer, junk dealer, precious metals license and antique dealer.
24. A0178-07 Petition
Junk Dealer's License for HH & M Metals Inc. at 337 Second Street.
25. A0179-07 Petition
Petition for Awning at 76A Hancock Street for the Monde V. Beauty Salon.
26. A0180-07 Petition
Petition for Awning from Robson A. Desa for new awning (3 parts) for a Brazmca Emporio Store at 170 Main Street.
COMMUNICATIONS
27. C0075-07 Communication/s/Alderman Stephen Smith
Request for Reconsideration on item #24 of the Board of Aldermen Agenda dated April 23, 2007, from Representative/Alderman Stephen Smith on Order from His Honor The Mayor -To appropriate the amount of $488,049.20 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the City Treasurer/Collector Department Short Term Interest Account to pay for the interest due on Bond Notes. (Passed in the Common Council 3/19/07, sent up for concurrence); with a recommendation for favorable action from the Finance Committee. (Order failed to pass 3-3 in the Board of Aldermen 4/23/07)
28. A0020-06 Communication
Traffic Commission Report
on Ordinance offered by Aldermen L. Charles DiPerri for no heavy trucking on Timothy Avenue and Burditt Street; with no action-ordinance enacted 12-11-50, referred back to Sponsor, at his request.
29. A0151-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman L. Charles That the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett Chapter 18, Traffic and Motor Vehicles; Article V, Parking, Stopping and Standing; Section 18-134, Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets is hereby amended by adding Burditt Street, west side, from Emery Street for a distance of 60 feet in a southerly direction; with recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
30. A0152-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman L. Charles DiPerri-That the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett Chapter 18, Traffic and Motor Vehicles; Article V, Parking, Stopping and Standing; Section 18-134, Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets is hereby amended by adding Burditt Street, west side, from Ferry Street to Emery Street in a southerly direction; amended to read "Ferry Street to Parker Street", with favorable recommendation on the amendment.
31. A0153-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman L. Charles DiPerri-That the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett Chapter 18, Traffic and Motor Vehicles; Article V, Parking, Stopping and Standing; Section 18-134, Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets is hereby amended by adding Burditt Street, west side, from Parker Street for a distance of 95 feet in a northerly direction; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
32. A0154-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman L. Charles DiPerri-That the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett Chapter 18, Traffic and Motor Vehicles; Article V, Parking, Stopping and Standing; Section 18-134, Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets is hereby amended by adding Burditt Street, east side, from Timothy Avenue for a distance of 80 feet in a northerly direction; with a favorable recommendation.
33. A0155-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman L. Charles DiPerri-That the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett Chapter 18, Traffic and Motor Vehicles; Article V, Parking, Stopping and Standing; Section 18-134, Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets is hereby amended by adding Timothy Avenue, South East and North West sides, from the intersection of Burditt Street for a distance of 30 feet in a northeasterly direction; with favorable recommendation.
34. A0156-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Resolution offered by Alderman Jason Marcus-That "Slow, Children" sign be put on the top of Alpine Ave coming down on left-hand side coming down Alpine Ave; with recommendation to refer to Highway Department-Sign Division.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
35. A0150-07 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Lodging House License for the Prescott House, 36 Church Street; with a recommendation for favorable action pending the approval of required departments.
36. A0110-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
That the City Auditor appear this meeting to discuss the recent performance of the City's pension system. (Mayor and Auditor respectfully requested to appear this meeting)
37. A0129-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Stephen Smith and Councilor James A. Keane
To present a power point presentation showing glaring need of a teen resource center and the desired benefit it can have on the community. Supported and presented by the Suffolk University Juvenile Justice Center and Police Chief Steven Mazzie.
NEW BUSINESS
38. A0171-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
Mayor appear this meeting to answer a few questions concerning the suspended employees.
39. A0172-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Stephen Smith
Mayor appear to discuss letter from the Inspector General's Office concerning Superintendent Foresteire dated December 4, 2006.
40. A0173-07 Ordinance/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
To move the existing bus stop located on the west side of Broadway, in front of Pope John High School, in a southerly direction, a distance of forty (40) feet. The purpose of the amendment is to ease the restriction on Broadway at the new traffic island.
41. A0174-07 Ordinance/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
To add a crosswalk on Shute Street, at number 194 Shute Street.
42. A0175-07 Resolution/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
That the City of Everett consider repaving Bradford Terrace from Ferry Street to Cedar Terrace.
43. A0181-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That Mayor Hanlon appear to let us know how much money was left in the stabilization account from the previous administration when he took over and from the free cash that was left from the previous administration.
44. A0182-07 Resolution/s/Aldermen Joseph McGonagle and Jason Marcus
That City Services repair the sidewalks at the corner of Villa Ave and Foster Street.
45. A0183-07 Resolution/s/Aldermen Jason Marcus and Joseph McGonagle
City Services remove the old fire alarm box near 30 Hamilton Street.
46. A0184-07 Ordinance/s/Aldermen Frank Nuzzo and Joseph McGonagle
To place a service zone, not to exceed 30 minutes, at 108 Ferry Street, intended for safety and convenience.
47. A0185-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle
Budget Director, Auditor and Treasurer appear and answer questions about the forensic audit and bring the display boards that were used for the forensic audit
48. A0186-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle
City Services remove the asphalt and replace with cement where there was a water main break last summer, as well as, placing a cap on the water shut-off in front of 7 Maplewood Ave.
49. A0187-07 Resolution/s/Aldermen Robert J. Van Campen and Jason Marcus
Assistant City Solicitor Colleen Mejia appear this meeting to discuss the updates on Dan's Redemption Center and Lee Redemption Center.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline McCorry
Administrative Assistant
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES:
5/15 6PM CELEBRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
5/15 6PM BILLS & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING
5/21 7PM COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
5/29 6PM JOINT CONVENTION-PLANNING BOARD REPORT
5/29 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
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card
Senior Member
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 04:41:32 AM
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| why do we have two branches of government? I mean the same stuff that was on the council is now on the board of alderman. It makes no sense in this city, I have to agree with today's advocate which I read last nite. ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE |
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Court4Fred
Advanced Member
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 09:10:15 AM
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| Card - the "same stuff" is on both agendas because, like our state government which has 2 houses, the issues have to be voted on by both, and some require two readings in both branches. Personally, I hope they don't get rid of the bicameral government; one only has to look at the wholly owned subsidiary of FFF known as the school committee to understand why. I figure that more people mean more moving targets....and they can't "get" everybody. |
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 09:57:23 AM
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| I know a lot of people think our bicameral form of government is antiquated, but I too, would like it to remain. I have much the same reasoning as Court. It is a lot hard to "own" twenty-five elected official than just a handful. The School Committee has allowed FFF to get away with his form of corruption for years. Reducing the number in city government has the potential for the same thing to happen at city hall. The state and federal government still have this type of government, so it can't be that antiquated. |
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Middle-Man 1
Senior Member
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 9:14:12 PM
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| It is antiquated on the municipal level. Everett being the only remaining city in the country to operate in this manner is evidence enough of that. I do understand the concerns of those who feel a consolidation of power could be dangerous but the current system is far too costly, inefficient and wasteful. Eighteen yearly salaries at $5,550 a pop. Health insurance for many of these members at $12,000 per. City pension commitments for those who do as a couple of former city officials did and go out at top three years in a different position at a much higher pay rate. Common council clerk, the cost of opening city hall for duplicate meetings. It goes on and on. Way too expensive for what we get out of it. The Common Council has got to go. |
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massdee
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 10:09:46 PM
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| How many people would you suggest be on the Board? It would have to be more than what is on the BOA now. Do the dangers of consolidating the current system out weigh the cost. I really think so. The political climate in this city is a nasty one. They work almost as a check and balance for each other. There are a lot of issues that failed due to one board or the other defeating it. Imagine what could be pushed down our throats, if it is all left up to one board, and even worse, if that board is stacked with the mayors people. I mean any mayor, not just the present one. |
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Middle-Man 1
Senior Member
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 10:16:15 PM
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| The City of Boston, which is obviously much larger than Everett, does just fine with one board. I believe they have nine members although I am not 100% certain on that. If Boston can do it with a mayor and 9 city councillors then Everett can manage with a mayor, six aldermen and the alderman at large. Just my opinion. |
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Court4Fred
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 10:29:47 PM
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| And how many does Mayor Menino "own?" On my last visit, he owned 6/9 votes. I rest my case. |
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Aldermans Agenda 4/9/07
