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Court4Fred
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Posted - 05/14/2007 : 7:29:40 PM
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| Tetris, it's not your fault, my friend. It's the fault of the superintendent, and his bought and paid for press in this city. The newspapers don't question a thing; they don't dig any deeper on a story beyond what Fred tells them. It's the most shallow reporting I have ever seen, and we deserve better than that. |
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card
Senior Member
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Posted - 05/14/2007 : 8:03:40 PM
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| news channels in front of city hall what did i miss |
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Obvious
Member
51 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2007 : 8:14:25 PM
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| The Meeting! |
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Court4Fred
Advanced Member
1201 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2007 : 8:15:21 PM
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| I wonder if it's about the IG's letter or the audit? Stay tuned! |
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justme
Advanced Member
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 Posted - 05/14/2007 : 8:32:35 PM
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| The chamber is empty. I expected a mob and there's no one! What's up with that? Where is everyone? Channel 7 is there, but that's it. |
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turk182
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Posted - 05/14/2007 : 8:41:31 PM
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About the Fred letter Walking Eagle is hiding behind it's not my job. This guy is in charge of the whole city but the way he talks there are 2 goverments 1 for city hall and 1 for the schools. Van Campen is a clown, he will give you a nice polite ten minute speech about why it can't be done and nothing gets done. (HE DOES NOTHING) NOHING
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Money Flew, Taxes Grew, Sludge Too, Hired a Few, Hanlon Knew, We got screwed,
Hired a few more now there is 104, What do we do?
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2007 : 11:37:57 PM
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Where do you start?
1. $300,000 for an electric bill on a school that is not even open yet? (Settled at $175,000? - for an empty school?)
2. Not budgeting anywhere near the amount needed to cover new negotiated union contract increases.
3. Math that does seems to add up for the new recreation center director's salary increase.
4. No purchasing office until next fiscal year or the union forces the issue.
5. Unless the treasurer's office has an extra half-million dollar laying around in its budget, why isn't it closed too?
6. A redefinition of a true budget.
7. An adminstration that refuses to talk about the audit and the people suspended or terminated. (I'll cut them a little slack on this on because I'm not sure they could talk about it without worsening the lawsuits that they have already brought upon us.)
8. The IG's office mail doesn't arrive.
9. More of FFF's lawyer to look forward to.
I could go on but my head is ready to explode.... |
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Ellen
Senior Member
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Posted - 05/15/2007 : 12:13:37 AM
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| I went to that meeting tonight. There was no one there. It should have been mobbed. I was disappointed in the poor showing, since there were some important items on that agenda. Vetrano sat in the audience telling Hanlon what to say. She even spoke out loud once to correct him. When it was time for McGonagles piece about the audit she was no where to be found. |
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arthur
Senior Member
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Posted - 05/25/2007 : 2:00:19 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2007, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A0196-07
To all parties interested in the public hearing to revoke the 2nd Class Motor Dealer License for Wallace Salgado D/B/A Ultimate Auto Business, Incorporated at 12 Dexter Street because the business has closed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
2. A0199-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby reappoint Kathleen Carroll as the Animal Control Officer for the City of Everett for a period of one year effective June 28, 2007.
3. A0200-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby reappoint Dorothy Gomez to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Frederick E. Parlin Memorial Library, for a term ending June 2010.
4. A0201-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby reappoint Mary Marcantonio to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Frederick E. Parlin Memorial Library, with a term ending June 2010.
5. A0202-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby reappoint Theresa O'Donnell to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Frederick E. Parlin Memorial Library, term ending June 2010.
6. A0203-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby reappoint Theresa Shalsi to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Frederick E. Parlin Memorial Library, term ending June 2010.
7. A0204-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby appoint Edward Clifford, Robert Nelson, Jr., Michael E. Ostrowski and Felix C. Negron-Torres to be Sworn Weighers for a period of one-year, without pay, for Duncan Galvanizing Corp., 69 Norman Street, Everett.
8. A0206-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To accept the donation totaling $1,000.00 to the Everett Police Department K-9 Account from the following: J & S Landscaping $300.00, Antonio Pesce, Attorney $200.00 and Duncan Galvanizing Corp. $500.00.
9. A0207-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To accept the donation of the following miscellaneous items that were donated from Mellon Bank to the Everett Police Department: 2-Conference Tables, 1-Book Case, 24 Chairs and 3-Conference Room Cabinets.
10. A0208-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To appropriate the amount of $184,162.82 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the School Department Salaries Account to supplement health insurance agreement entered into by Former Mayor David Ragucci with the School Department on June 4, 2004.
PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
11. C0159-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To appropriate the amount of $416,432.12 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the School Department Salaries Account 01-300-20-320-5111 to supplement health insurance agreement entered into by Former Mayor David Ragucci with the School Department on June 4, 2005 which is now due. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
12. A0153-07 Ordinance/s/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. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)
13. 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. (Ordained as amended, sent up for concurrence)
14. 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. (Ordained sent up for concurrence)
15. A0151-07 Ordinance/s/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 Emery Street for a distance of 60 feet in a southerly direction.(Enrolled in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)
16. A0152-07 Ordinance/s/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. (Enrolled, as amended, in concurrence, sent up for ordainment, as amended.)
17. A0154-07 Ordinance/s/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. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)
18. A0085-07
Celebration Committee Report from 5-15-07 with updates on celebration plans for Independence Day festivities on June 30th, 2007 at Glendale Park; with a recommendation to report back to City Council for informational purposes. (Committee report accepted and sent up for concurrence to grant further time.)
19. C0161-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To appropriate the amount of $8,000.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the Facilities Maintenance Telephone Account due to insufficient funds and unexpected repairs in the HVAC Account. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
20. C0165-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To appropriate the amount of $1,998.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the Veterans Services Plaques and Signs Account to manufacture and install one 15" x 10' sign to read "EDWARD G. CONNOLLY CENTER" to be placed above the entrance of the Everett Armory. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
21. C0166-07 Resolution/s/Councilors Michael Mangan, James Keane, Rosa DiFlorio, Cynthia Sarnie, Millie Cardello, Leo McKinnon and Aldermen Frank Nuzzo, Carlo DeMaria and Robert Van Campen
That His Honor the Mayor appropriate $100,000.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the After School Program for the School Year 2007/2008. (Amended by adding Councilor Sal DiDomenico as Co-Sponsor and passed sent up for concurrence to send to Mayor Hanlon)
PETITIONS AND LICENSES
22. A0209-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
Petition for 3rd Class Motor Dealer License from Prolerized New England Company LLC D/B/A Second Street Iron and Metal at 285 Second Street.
23. A0210-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
Petition for Junk Dealer License for Prolerized New England Company LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company D/B/A Proleride Transport Inc. and Hugo Neu Steel Products Inc. at 69 Rover Street.
24. A0211-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
Petition for Junk Dealer License Renewal from Prolerized New England Company LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company D/B/A Second Street Iron and Metal at 285 Second Street.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
25. A0037-07 Committee Report/s/Aldermen Joseph McGonagle and L. Charles DiPerri
Joint Convention Report on Planning Boards negative recommendation for Ordinance offered by Aldermen Joseph McGonagle and L. Charles DiPerri to increase lot size and frontage for residential properties.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
26. C0075-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico
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). (5/14 Reconsideration passed, referred to this meeting to invite City Treasurer Dom D'Angelo to attend.)
27. 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. (Referred to Mayor Hanlon 5/14 for response this meeting)
28. 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. (Referred to this meeting to invite Inspector General Greg Sullivan and Attorney for Mr. Foresteire, as well as, notifying Mr. Foresteire.)
29. 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. (Postponed to this meeting to re-invite as requested above)
30. A0194-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen and Alderman Jason Marcus
Dan Cameron from NStar appear this meeting relative to the Recreation Center.
NEW BUSINESS
31. A0205-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Frank Nuzzo
That the principals of Regal Auto Sales appear before the next meeting of the Committee on Licenses to address various issues.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted:
Caroline McCorry
Administrative Assistant
Office of the Everett City Council
council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TO NOTE:
5/29 6PM JOINT CONVENTION RE: PLANNING BOARD REPORT
5/31 6PM JOINT CONVENTION RE: MAYOR DELIVERS 2008 BUDGET
6/4 7PM COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
6/11 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
6/14 6PM BILLS & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING
6/19 7PM COMMON COUNCIL MEETING (TUESDAY)
6/25 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
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massdee
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Posted - 05/25/2007 : 2:36:11 PM
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| Thanks, Arthur. |
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massdee
Moderator
5299 Posts |
Posted - 05/25/2007 : 2:43:07 PM
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| How much money is there in the Budgetary Fund? Is that what is known as the "free cash fund?" It seems to me if they keep going the way they are going there isn't going to be anything left in that account. |
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tetris
Moderator
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Posted - 05/25/2007 : 4:24:58 PM
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Massdee,
The Budgetary Fund Balance and Free Cash are indeed the same thing.
I don't understand why two questions aren't always asked any time a free cash transfer is requested. The first would obviously be how much money is left in free cash. The second would be are there any expenditures in the pipeline that anyone is aware of that may require an appropriation of free cash in the future. Without this information, I don't know how anyone can make an informed decision on how to best expended this money. |
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massdee
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Posted - 05/29/2007 : 10:42:32 PM
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| I missed tonight Alderman's meeting. Is it worth staying up and watching the tape? What happened, anything interesting? |
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massdee
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Posted - 05/30/2007 : 07:42:22 AM
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| Did Foresteire's attorney or the IG show up at the meeting? What happened with that? Item # 28 on the agenda. |
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Citizen Kane
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Posted - 05/30/2007 : 08:19:50 AM
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I didn't see the meeting, but I've been told by someone who did that there was no appearance by either the IG's office or Foresteire's attorney. Smith was asked to check back with the IG's office, and Foresteire claimed he never got the letter.
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