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arthur
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 Posted - 09/28/2007 : 9:45:43 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2007, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. C0278-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To transfer $2,000.00 from Mayor's Reserve Account to the Registrars of Voters Recount Account., due to the recount that was performed September 29, 2007.
2. C0279-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To Accept $600.00 donation from Dunkin Donuts to the Parks Department Tree and Seed Account to be used to purchase the 2007 Everett Christmas Tree.
3. C0280-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the $500.00 donation from Ciro's Foreign Car Repair Inc. to the Everett Police K-9 Account.
4. C0282-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To appropriate the amount of $100,000.00 from the 2007 Budgetary Fund Balance to the After School Program for the School Year 2007/2008.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
5. A0294-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To transfer the amount of $49,983.00 from the Mayor's Reserve Fund to the City Clerk's Elections Accounts to cover the State Primary September 11th and State Election October 9th to fill the senatorial seat vacated by the Former Senator Jarrett Barrios, as follows: Tellers $1,400.00, Warden $5,700.00, Clerks $5,400.00, Inspectors $21,600.00, Custodians $2,733.00, Advertise $1,600.00, Prep of Machines $7,450.00, Election Training $3,600.00 and Supplies $500.00.
COMMUNICATIONS
6. C0188-07 Communication
Unfavorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Leo McKinnon that no person shall operate a motor vehicle in excess of 20 miles per hour on Lynn Street, at the Malden line, for southbound drivers only. The purpose of the ordinance is to reduce the speed limit from 30 MPH to 20 MPH in the interest of public safety, due to increased amount of traffic on that street with request to refer back to sponsor.
7. C0191-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor James A. Keane to make Freeman Ave a one-way street, in a northwesterly direction from Elm Street to Abbott Ave; with a request for further time in the Traffic Commission, at Sponsor's request.
8. C0211-07 Communication
Unfavorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor William L. Cardello to reduce speed limit from 25MPH to 20MPH on Cleveland Avenue, with a request to refer back to sponsor.
9. C0232-07 Communication
Favorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Millie J. Cardello to amend the service zone at 72 Ferry Street, from 24 hours to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with favorable recommendation to enroll.
10. C0235-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks to prohibit heavy trucks from traveling Tuffs Avenue; with a request to refer back to sponsor.
11. C0231-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks to prohibit heavy trucks from traveling on Oakes Street; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.
12. C0234-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks to prohibit heavy trucking on School Street; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. C0176-07 Committee Report
Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Joseph Hickey and Alderman Chuck DiPerri-That any junk or second hand dealer in receipt of any military plaques or memorabilia who fails to notify law enforcement will be fined with permanent revocation of license according to the Ordinances of the City of Everett; with a recommendation to request further time.
14. C0116-07 Committee Report
Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Resolution offered by Councilors Wayne Matewsky and Leo McKinnon-That the Rules and Ordinances Committee consider drafting an ordinance instituting that trash barrels be stored in rear of property unless enclosed storage area in front of property, in efforts for a cleaner Everett; and that Mr. Pierroti of the CETF be invited to help develop the ordinance for a cleaner Everett; with a recommendation to request further time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. C0259-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To endorse the Everett Contributory System Board decision to invest in the Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT).
16. C0260-07 Resolution/s/Councilors Wayne A. Matewsky and James A. Keane
That a representative of Verizon Phone Company appear next meeting relative to the recent outages of home service to many residents of the City of Everett. (Referred to Verizon with request for response on reasoning, length of rectifying and confirmation on reimbursement)
17. C0261-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
To invite the Fire Chief to appear relative to the recent rash of fires that we have been having again in the City.
NEW BUSINESS
18. C0265-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael Mangan
That the owner's of all the Boutiques in Everett not display undergarment wear in their windows, as it is very offensive to many citizens.
19. C0266-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael Mangan
That the Police monitor Fairmount Street due to the high number of thefts on that street.
20. C0267-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael Mangan
That the National Grid Company replace the lights that are out on Fairmount Street.
21. C0277-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
To invite Sgt. Bova of Police Traffic and Jerry Sheehan the Director of City Services to attend the next Public Service Committee meeting to discuss problems concerning street sweeping.
22. C0269-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the School Committee and School Administration Department notify the bus transportation company that provides service to the Parlin Jr. High School on Broadway to take appropriate steps not to block traffic on Broadway, and to provide for parking for school bus in front of the school rather than blocking traffic, as it has been backed up for six to seven blocks and causing unsafe conditions. In other words, that a parking spot be provided in front of the Parlin Jr. High School only for school buses, so as not to inconvenience the traffic flow on Broadway.
23. C0270-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
That the Police Traffic Division monitor, via radar, Malden Street, due to speeding motorists, as the neighbors are complaining.
24. C0271-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
That the Police Traffic Division investigate the Nissan Maxim that has been parked on Alpine Road and immobile for over a year now, to have it removed.
25. C0272-07 Resolution/s/Councilors Lou Sierra, Joe King and Steve Simonelli
Police monitor Foster Street on a nightly basis due to recent rash of vehicle windows being blown out on eight to ten vehicles.
26. C0273-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
National Grid conduct their annual clean up of their property on Lynde Street and Robin Street in Everett, MA, due to unsightly conditions, at the request of area residents.
27. C0273-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
National Grid conduct their annual clean up of their property on Lynde Street and Robin Street in Everett, MA, due to unsightly conditions, at the request of area residents.
28. C0274-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
To reduce the speed limit on Foster Street from 30 MPH to 20 MPH due to high volume of children and increased amount of speeding traffic, and at the request of area residents.
29. C0275-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
That the Department of Public Works Highway Division place a white painted crosswalk on bottom Alpine Avenue bordering Dartmouth Street, at their earliest convenience.
30. C0268-07 CC Worksheet
1. Councilor Michael Mangan
That the Park Department Trim down bushes at Day Park, at Foster and Prospect Streets.
2. Councilor Catherine Tomass Hicks
City Services repair the cracks in the street, especially in the crosswalk in front of 86 Main Street.
3. Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
Park Department replace the big pine tree in Everett Square at the the J. Kevin Dunn Park by November 1st, 2007.
4. Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the City Services Highway Department repair the seven large potholes on Orange Court, a very dangerous condition.
5. Councilor Catherine Tomass Hicks
City Services Park Department trim the weeds on Elton Street and Tremont Street.
31. C0276-07 Resolution/s/Councilor James A. Keane
That the City of Everett calls for the abolishment of Homeland Security Funds distributed to the Cities of Chelsea and Cambridge with those funds to be evenly distributed to the cities and towns directly abutting the Cities of Chelsea and Cambridge.
32. C0281-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
To amend the Solid Waste Management Ordinance,as follows: Section 16-21 by deleting paragraph (a) in its entirety, and inserting in place new "(a) An approved rubbish receptacle or container is an outdoor type container constructed of heavy plastics or metal with lockable covers and shall be fly-tight, rodent resistant non-flammable and waterproof rubbish containers and shall not exceed fifty pounds. Section 16-22 by inserting the word "approved" after the words "except in" in paragraph (a) and further amending (a) by deleting the words "or areas lawfully provided therefore."
Section 16-22 paragraph (e) by deleting word "adequate" in fifth line and insert word "approved", and by inserting "in Section 16-21 (a) to the last sentence in paragraph (e) and to delete the following words in the last sentence of paragraph (e) "by the Board of Public Works." Section 16-26 (d) by deleting "Containers shall be kept covered at all times" and insert "Only approved containers shall be used for the collection of rubbish as indicated in Section 16-21 (a)." Paragraph e (16-26) by deleting words in forth line "the Board of Public Works" and insert "Code Enforcement" in its place. Section 16-53 by adding paragraph (c) as follows: "(c) The occupant or occupants of every city dwelling shall use only approved containers as described in Section 16-21 (a). Section 16-55 paragraph (a) by deleting the words "suitable containers" and inserting "approved containers as described in Section 16-21 (a)" in its place.
33. C0283-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael Mangan
That the City does some minor maintenance work at the fire houses on Hancock Street and Broadway.
Adjourn
Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Everett City Council Office, council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
10/2 6PM SPECIAL BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
10/10 6PM COMMITTEE ON LICENSES MEETING
10/10 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
10/15 7PM COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
10/17 6PM BILLS & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING
10/22 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
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tetris
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Posted - 10/01/2007 : 7:20:28 PM
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| Well, it wasn't $2.5 million but the budget has to be cut $1.3 million not to exceed the levy limit. Special meeting of the Board of Aldermen tomorrow to expedite the process. |
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justme
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Posted - 10/01/2007 : 7:47:59 PM
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| It will be interesting to see how the die hard hanlon suppoerters spin this one! |
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tetris
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Posted - 10/01/2007 : 8:25:26 PM
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The cuts included a $500,000 increase to the stabilization fund and $200,000 taken from tax abatement overlay account; the remainder of the cuts were not specified to the viewing public. Hard to tell if these cuts included the items that the mayor had already promised to apply to reduce the tax levy.
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massdee
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Posted - 10/01/2007 : 9:09:05 PM
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| tetris, I was out, are you saying the mayor is finally admitting the budget is over the prop 2.5 levy limit? Larry DeCoste was right all the time? Why am I not surprised? |
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justme
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Posted - 10/01/2007 : 9:30:42 PM
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| Why would you be surprised massdee? We all knew he was lying through his teeth.......... Larry DeCoste knows what he's doing which puts him head and shoulders above hanlon and most of his department heads! |
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tetris
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Posted - 10/01/2007 : 9:50:28 PM
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Massdee,
The city finally came up with some concrete new growth numbers so they could determine the levy limit. The city has $30,000 in tax levy left after these cuts. There was very little discussion of these cuts. The cuts were voted upon as a package but not all of the package was discussed. Part of the reason that this happened was due to a plea from Speaker Keverian so that he and his department can do the work that they need to do to get the tax rate set. The cuts passed 13 to 4, I think.
Later in the meeting, two of the people who vote against the cuts spoke on personal priviledge on why they voted that way. Millie Cardillo was upset that the piece of business was added to the agenda under suspension, i.e., after the agenda was posted. Because of this, the public was unaware that this piece of business would be discussed this evening. Since there was a special meeting of the BOA included on the published agenda, you can draw your own conclusion if you like. Rosa DiFlorio was upset that the cuts weren't reviewed line item by line item. She felt that some of the cuts weren't fair. I'd love to know the details about that.
If either of the candidates for Mayor wants to score some points tomorrow night, I would hope that that would be a healthy discussion of the cuts tommorrow night. I think that the public should at least know all of the details of these cuts and whether or not they include the other items that the already mayor promised to apply against the tax levy. As I recall, those items totalled approximately $1.5 million. I'm not looking to kick the mayor when he is down; I just feel that we should be properly informed.
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