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arthur
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 Posted - 01/11/2008 : 05:52:46 AM
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AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. A0024-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To accept the donation of $50.00 in memory of Mrs. Abraham's Father, Walter R. Van Hoek, to the Shute Library Renovation Fund.
2. A0025-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To accept the donation of $3000.00 from the Everett Foundation for Aged Persons, Inc. to the Mayor's Office of Human Services-Elder Services Account, to be used to support the Elder Services Programs for Everett Residents.
3. A0026-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To accept the amount of $5000.00 from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Equal Access Grant to the Parlin Library's Young Adult Funds Account to be used to improve services to young adults.
4. A0027-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To accept the amount of $500.00 from Mr. Joseph King to the Mayor's Office of Human Services-Emergency Services Account to support the Emergency Services Program for Everett Residents.
5. A0028-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To accept the amount of $50.00 from Doreen Dugan to the Mayor's Office of Human Services' Emergency Services Account to be used to support the Emergency Services Program for Everett Residents.
6. A0029-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To accept the amount of $2000.00 from the Schnitzer Northeast Company to the Mayor's Office of Human Services-Fire Victims Account to support the Everett Fire Victims.
7. A0030-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To accept the amount of $50.00 from Frederick Cafasso & Sons, Inc. to the Everett Police Department Donation Account to be used for various Police Department necessities.
8. A0031-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To amend Chapter 2, Section 2-47 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, relative to the qualifications of the City Solicitor, by striking out the words "and resident of the City of Everett" and inserting in the words "with residency in the City as a preferred qualification, but not a prerequisite for appointment."
9. A0032-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President, and Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
To amend the no parking designation on Rich Street behind the Lafayette School to authorized school vehicle parking from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on school days, at the request of the School Committee.
PETITIONS AND LICENSES
10. A0005-08 Petition
Petition from Henry Mazac for license to sell flowers and plants for St. Patty's Day and Mothers Day, March 21-22-23 and May 9-10-11 at Dunkin Donuts at 893 Broadway.
11. A0006-08 Petition
Petition from Larry White D/B/A White's Auto Sales at 79 Vine Street for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License.
12. A0007-08 Petition
Petition from Marc Orlandella D/B/A Vic's Stadium Mobil, Inc. at 35 Everett Ave, for a 2nd Class Motor Dealer License.
13. A0008-08 Petition
Petition from Dircelio Beluco D/B/A Ferry St. Motors at 152 Ferry Street for a 2nd Class Motor Dealer License.
14. A0009-08 Petition
Petition from Rocco Vigorito D/B/A New England Body Works Inc. at 36 Mystic Street for a 2nd Class Motor Dealer License.
15. A0010-08 Petition
Petition from Romulo A. Aquiar D/B/A Supreme Cars, Inc. at 157-163 Ferry Street for a Class II Motor Dealer License.
16. A0011-08 Petition
Petition from Carmen Navarro D/B/A Circle Auto Body, Inc. at 26 Thorndike Street for a 2nd Class Motor Dealer License.
17. A0012-08 Petition
Petition from Giuseppe Giugliano D/B/A Peppi's Auto Sales, Inc. at 25 Bow Street for a 2nd. Class Motor Dealer License.
18. A0013-08 Petition
Petition from Antonio A. Babo and Jobson D. Costa D/B/A Car Planet at 70 Chelsea Street for a 2nd Class Motor Dealer License.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
19. A0356-07 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Petition for an Open Air Parking License from Export Enterprises of Ma., Inc., 26 Garvey Street.
20. A0371-07 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Petition for Pool Table from Dragan Gajica D/B/A Social Club "Olymp 84" at 533 Ferry Street. (Social Club for former Yugoslavian Community.)
21. A0380-07 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Communication from City Solicitor's Office relative to NEXTG NETWORKS Petition for Grant of Location in Everett.
NEW BUSINESS
22. A0004-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Wayne Matewsky
That the Code Enforcement Task Force investigate 82-84 Summer Street for possibility of a congregation being assembled there on a regular basis. There is no parking in the neighborhood and residents concerned as to the activities at that residence.
23. A0014-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Mayor's Office consider establishing a list of High School Kids that are willing to shovel people's homes.
24. A0015-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the Police Department enforce the violation of cars parked on front lawns, sidewalks and twenty feet from corners.
25. A0016-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael Marchese
To refer to Community Development and CETF for a response in two weeks on their recommendation that all Real Estate Companies in the Community consider being required to know parking and sanitary rules, and that there is a Code Enforcement Task Force, so that they may tell all future homeowners, as well as informing homeowners of the CETF Webside.
26. A0017-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the Mayor's Office and the City Engineer consider the repair of the following Streets and Sidewalks: Abbott Ave, Shirley Street, Harvey Street and Spruce Street.
27. A0018-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That all new public safety employees be sworn in in front of the Board of Aldermen or Common Council so that we may have a chance to meet and identify them for any emergency.
28. A0019-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City enforce the signage and the Litter Law on all City property, poles, lawns, et cetera, used for advertising purposes.
29. A0020-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That all public safety employees hired after 1-1-09 be required to live in the City of Everett. Refer to Mayor and City Solicitor to see if we need a home rule petition to enforce this, with a request for a response back from them in two weeks.
30. A0021-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That all windows have shades, blinds or proper window dressings to outlaw the blight caused by blankets, flags and sheets.
31. A0022-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City Solicitor and the Board of Assessors give a definition for an absentee landlord.
32. A0023-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City consider a user fee to all landlords that overload their apartments with high school age children who overload our schools, parks and streets.
33. A0033-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Wayne A. Matewsky
That the Park Department remove possible dead tree at resident's request at 45 Shirley Street due to safety concerns of falling branches knocking down wires.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted: Caroline McCorry, Everett City Council Office
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tetris
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 08:04:43 AM
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| So we consider changing the rules so that the city solictor doesn't have to live in the city but new public service employees do? What kind of mixed message is that? |
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justme
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 08:41:21 AM
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I don’t generally feel a need to comment on the agenda when they’re posted, but this is crazy!
24. Marchese wants the police to do the job they’re being paid to do and enforce parking regulations. They say they’re too busy but won’t allow the parking enforcement people to do the job. Therefore people can, and do, park wherever they want and are not ticketed. The police have not enforced most parking violations with any regularity for many years. This resolution isn’t going to change that.
25. How on earth does Marchese expect to implement and enforce this?
29. Marchese wants to require all new (after 1/1/09) public safety employees to live in the city. If we can’t find enough qualified people to fill the solicitors position(s) living in the city (#8 by Van Campen), how are we going to keep police and fire adequately staffed?
30. While I agree blankets, flags & sheets look awful; can we legally make this an ordinance? Can we tell someone what they can/can’t use as window dressing? If the answer is yes, how on earth will it be enforced?
32. Yes, by all means, let’s charge a fee to people who rent to families with high school age children. Why not grammar school? Maybe we should restrict all residents to a maximum number of children? Why not any family with more than 3 children should be fined? Or shall we make them move before their grammar school age children reach high school? If a landlord knowingly rents to people who will be exceeding the maximum capacity of an apartment, something can, and should be done. As it stands, this is a waste of time and [I believe] discriminatory.
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massdee
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 08:58:41 AM
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I believe #8 is a "Communication From His Honor The Mayor," and needs to go through the BOA president to get on the agenda. That being said, it would seem to me, Carlo is looking at a non-Everett resident as our next City Solicitor.
What a bunch of crap on that agenda. |
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Citizen Kane
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 09:02:19 AM
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Well, Carlo better rethink that, because according to our own ordinances, I believe, the City Solicitor has to live in the city.
Good grief. |
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massdee
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 09:13:10 AM
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| If I am reading #8 correctly, it looks like Carlo wants to have the ordinance amended to allow a non-Everett resident to be our City Solicitor. |
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H1ghCh4r1ty
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 09:32:49 AM
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Here we go......
I can see the bus coming down the street now.....
All of you are of course correct.
Marchese's agenda is to bust them on Chief Mazzi, make him look inept so Carlo can replace Steve with a chief candidate who surprsingly lives in Everett, like Christiano. see #29 that is directly aimed at Mazzi, who lives, I believe in Georgetown.
The Pup and Emile Schoeffhausen
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 09:44:58 AM
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When Ragucci would not fire the Police Chief…Marchese jumped to Hanlon. When Hanlon wouldn’t fire the Police Chief…he jumped to McGonagle.
Now that Joe did not get elected he will jump to Carlo. And for assurance…he ran for Alderman.
That’s just the type of person the City needs on the board. Someone with a vendetta against a Police Chief whos an honest hard working man and very helpful to people.
Marchese was warned. He chose not to listen.
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massdee
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 09:53:13 AM
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| A politician in Everett with a vendetta.........sounds familiar. |
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EverettsPride
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 10:32:10 AM
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I think the one about the children is crazy! Tenants pay taxes too. Their 1200.00- 1500.00 rents pays the lanlords taxes thats for sure.
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Citizen Kane
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 11:40:39 AM
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Yeah, good luck to them getting around the discrimination laws with that one.
Honest to God, I was hoping we'd get through at least one meeting without the inmates trying to take over the asylum. I guess it was too much to hope for.
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Dominic
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 12:04:34 PM
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| I think a user fee would be tough to administer.......even tougher to get passed through the council. A better option may be to take steps to encourage landlords not to overcrowd their apartments in the first place. |
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SolidSnake
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 6:22:20 PM
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How is mandating the Public Service employees hired after 1-1-09 aimed at the Chief ?
He was hired long before that. |
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H1ghCh4r1ty
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 6:24:44 PM
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Probably has something to do with his contract running out.
The Pup and Emile Schoeffhausen
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Fedup
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 8:11:10 PM
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| At the risk of being thrown off the bus, I believe that some of Marchese's resolutions/ordinances make sense. I do not live in his ward so I have never been a supporter. I also did not give any thought to this being a political vendetta and I hope it isn't. As Taylor mentioned, I realize that Mike has jumped ship many times and I do not like that type of politics. Even so, Everett is a mess. We need tough, take-charge people to point us in the right direction. I would like to see someone put on the agenda the parking situation. New stickers are being made but I believe that we should have 24 hour resident stickers. I heard today that the Tobin Bridge repairs will be starting soon. What will that do to parking in Everett and the traffic on our streets? Parking is already at a premium during the day. People from out of town park their cars and hop on the bus. We as residents have to stay on top of our elected officials. No more games and stop the nonsense. If our officials start bullsh..ing around, we have to let them know that we as residents will not tolerate it anymore. I believe that we must give the new administration the benefit of the doubt. Carlo appears to be serious about turning things around. Lori Bruno and Robert Van Campen, in the roll as President of their respective boards, made it clear that they will not tolerate the grandstanding and nonsense that we have seen in the past. Everett is at a crossroads. There are quite a few intelligent and caring people who take part in this forum. I have learned a lot from you and look forward to learning more. I shall now get off my soapbox. |
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H1ghCh4r1ty
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Posted - 01/11/2008 : 8:34:57 PM
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If they are serious about being no nonsense presidents of their respective boards, they should run a timer with a large digital readout for everyone to see when these other blowhards rise on a point of "personal privilege" or just go on forever about some trivial point of discussion. Hold everyone to the same amount of time.
They have two minutes.
Time them.
Shut them up when the buzzer rings.
Vote, then move on to the next piece of business.
The Pup and Emile Schoeffhausen
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