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massdee
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Calendar of the Board of Aldermen, 5/14/07
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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massdee
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Posted - 05/10/2007 : 6:11:04 PM
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| Look at item # 39 and 47. |
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EverettsPride
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Posted - 05/10/2007 : 6:58:07 PM
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Glad to hear someone had the guts to do something
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EverettsPride
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Posted - 05/10/2007 : 6:59:07 PM
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BTW thanks Massdee for posting it
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massdee
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Posted - 05/10/2007 : 8:56:47 PM
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| I thought it might make it on the next meeting. |
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massdee
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Posted - 05/10/2007 : 9:48:08 PM
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| I missed item 38, I'm glad that's on the agenda, too. |
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tetris
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Posted - 05/10/2007 : 10:45:55 PM
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Items 4, 5, 19 and 27 could also spur some interesting conversation as well. Someone from the adminstration better come prepared this week and know how much money is left in free cash for a change!
If anyone is able to sit thru the school commitee meetings, they keep talking about looking for the excess Medicaid reimbursement money that Ragucci promised them. Medicaid reimburses covered special education services directly to the city instead of the school department and, for reasons I don't understand, we supposedly get more back from the Medicaid than the school department actually spends on these services. When Ragucci was attending the school commitee meetings, he made a promise to them that once any past deficits were cleared up, any excess reimbursements would be turned over to the school department.
According to FFF, this was never implemented and now the city owes the school department a cumulative amount of over $600,000! I'm suprised that this hasn't shown up on the BOA or the CC agenda yet. Unless the city has been putting this money aside (which I would doubt) free cash will take another big hit! Is Vetrano really sure that it won't run out before the end of the fiscal year? |
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justme
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 05:11:28 AM
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| 43 should also be pretty interesting too........ |
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Middle-Man 1
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 9:04:34 PM
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| Even if the ex-mayor promised the excess payments to FFF that does'nt mean the current mayor will honor it. Circumstances change and unless the school department has a legal right to the excess reimbursments then I don't feel the city "owes" them anything. |
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Court4Fred
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 10:27:22 PM
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| Even so, the new auditor better show up with a calculator. I think we're all familiar with "Freddie Math." The council and aldermen better check every figure, because you cannot trust these people (Fred and his bought and paid for school committee) on any level. |
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massdee
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 10:30:36 PM
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| I either read it or heard it, that the Mayor will be away on vacation for Monday nights meeting. Does anyone know if that is true? |
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tetris
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 10:48:52 PM
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I'm not sure getting more in Medicaid reimbursements than you actually spent is legal let alone if the school department has any right to it. I'm not sure FFF ever got it in writing from Ragucci but I do remember watching the school commitee meeting where Ragucci made the promise. If this item ever gets sent to the City Council, I'm sure that we'll be seeing that piece of tape again.
By the way, speaking of mayors attending School Comittee meetings, didn't the last School Department Audit (the one done by the IG's office) recommend that the mayor become a non-voting member of the School Commitee. Why hasn't that change ever been implemented??? |
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H1ghCh4r1ty
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 10:52:21 PM
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Walking Eagle will be anywhere but Everett on Monday night, if he can arrange it....
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massdee
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 10:53:50 PM
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| Ragucci started attending sch com meeting after that audit was released. |
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tetris
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 11:05:41 PM
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Found this post on the other board:
"Hanlon's out of town next week, will not be appearing at the meeting."
Don't know if it is true.
The Ward 6 meeting is also next week...I would think it would be a big mistake on his part not to appear there.
If the Mayor isn't there Monday night, I doubt any of the items we have been discussing have any chance of passing. (not that their chances will be much better with him there.) |
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tetris
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Posted - 05/11/2007 : 11:08:18 PM
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| But how many school commitee meetings has Hanlon attended? |
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