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Tails
Administrator
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 Posted - 02/07/2008 : 1:25:09 PM
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I just hope they dont loose sight of the pension fund like what happened in the past and I hope people on the Common Council and BOA will watch these accounts more closely. It was such a priority last year. I cant see what changed from then til now. I'm not for taking out of that fund for anything but what the fund is set up for. I feel it should be left there.That's why they have free cash/ rainy day account. Was there any mention of why free cash /rainy day wasn't being used instead. They know free cash will be certified come July 1. On another topic, I think some members treated Sergio Cornelio very poorly last night and were unprofessional. The only ones that spoke out well were Hickey, McKinnon and ( they guy from ward one that just came back, I cant think of his name) other then them Sergio Cornelio did not deserve to be treated like a two year old child. You can disagree but dont stand up and say "It aint gonna happen Serg!" He is a common council member receiving complaints from citizens and has the right to put on the agenda what ever he wants without getting blasted.
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Dominic
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Posted - 02/07/2008 : 1:38:43 PM
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| Tails.....I don't believe anything was taken out of the fund. When I heard the explanation, I interpreted it as: The amount intended to go into the fund in FY09 was over budgeted. The amount that was over budget is being transferred to another account. Did I get this wrong? |
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tetris
Moderator
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Posted - 02/07/2008 : 1:40:43 PM
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| Except for it being FY08, dead on, Dominic. |
Edited by - tetris on 02/07/2008 1:42:06 PM |
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Dominic
Member
65 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2008 : 1:43:30 PM
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| I need to fire my proofreader |
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2008 : 1:44:49 PM
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| Don't feel bad, I'm my own worst proofreader too! |
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Tails
Administrator
2682 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2008 : 2:02:20 PM
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| I'm sorry, it was a little confusing because I read it as a transfer from the pension account to Veterans, City Services, etc. so I thought this was from the big bill that was paid last year. So, there's no "actual" money, it was a budget line for the FY09 pension fund. Can you transfer funds that are not there yet? Isn't that how accounts get overrun or are they are taking out of the pension fund then putting it back with the surplus for FY09. I may be dense but as I said earlier, there can not be a repeat of the lax of funds into that account. These funds are people's future livelihoods that have given years of service. It may be okay, but morally, I don't like it. |
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Dominic
Member
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Posted - 02/07/2008 : 2:22:19 PM
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| Nothing came out of the pension fund. Also, I believe the explanation provided last night (and accepted by the CC) was blessed by whatever state commission has oversight of the these pension funds. |
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 02/07/2008 : 2:30:15 PM
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Tails,
I think what they are saying is they over funded the amount for the pension fund for 2008 and the over funded money is what is being transfered out. They are not touching what needed to be paid for FY08. Anyway, that was my understanding of what was done. |
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Tails
Administrator
2682 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2008 : 2:34:50 PM
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I know get it.
Thanks! |
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massdee
Moderator
5299 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2008 : 2:54:04 PM
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| I was also very confused about this. It was reading the posts on this board that clarified it for me. I learn more about this city here than anywhere else. |
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tetris
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Posted - 02/07/2008 : 3:41:48 PM
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| Fortunately, some of us are blessed with an affinity for accounting and budgeting and try to help everyone here understand what is really going on with this kind of information. The city goverment has never really been good at presenting this information in a form that the majority of people can understand. The sad part is that this information may sometimes be available in a form that could help every one to understand it better. Ranieri praised the Mayor last night for giving the council a packet that explained the transfer information very clearly. Unfortunately, the general public did not have the benefit of that handout. |
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Tails
Administrator
2682 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2008 : 12:38:26 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. A0079-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To transfer $10,000.00 from Fire Dept Personal Services Account to Fire Dept Station Expenses Account to replace furniture that is old and in poor condition at the Hancock Street Station.
PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
2. C0050-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
That the sum of $2,000,000.00 be appropriated from the Budgetary Fund Balance to be applied to the Fiscal Year 2009 Tax Levy. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
3. C0051-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $140,000.00 from the City of Everett Retirement Board Payment for Pension Fund Account to the Veteran's Services Department-Veterans' Benefits Allowance Account to cover the higher than anticipated costs. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
4. C0052-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $130,000.00 from the City of Everett Retirement Board Payment for Pension Fund Account to the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Unemployment Compensation Account to cover the additional expenses for higher than anticipated costs. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
5. C0053-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer $125,000.00 from Retirement Board Payment for Pension Fund Account to the City Services Department Snow & Ice-Highway Road Salt Account to cover the additional expenses for higher than anticipated costs. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
6. C0054-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $85,000.00 from the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Short Term Debt Interest Account for Short Term Interest on Temporary Loans to the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Insurance General Liability Insurance Account, as was not sufficiently funded in FY 2008 budget. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
7. C0055-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $70,000.00 from the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Short Term Debt Interest Account for Short Term Interest to the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Employee Injuries Account for Active Fire & Police Medical Account to cover the City's responsibility for all medical bills for firemen and policemen who are injured on the job. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
8. C0014-08 Ordinance/s/Councilors John Leo McKinnon, Stacy Caralis and Joseph F. Hickey
To amend the School Safety Zone Ordinance by adding Pope John High, to run from Shute Street, at Dairy Maid, to Dunster Road, with proper signage to indicate the zone.(Ordained sent up for ordainment)
9. A0047-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That Chapter 18, Section 18-133 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, "Prohibited on Certain Streets" is hereby amended by adding "Freeman Ave, north/odd side". The purpose of the amendment is to make one-sided parking on north/odd side of Freeman Ave, which was approved by the Traffic Commission. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)
10. C0047-08 Communication
Notice from Retirement Board relative to their annual COLA notification from the Public Employee Retirement Administration for retired members. The COLA the Board may grant effective July 1, 2008 is 2.3%, but with proper notice to Legislative Body, they may elect, at their next Retirement Board meeting on February 27th, to increase this percentage to 3%. (Copy in mailboxes 1/30/08) (Communication read and sent up for concurrent informational purposes to place on file)
PETITIONS AND LICENSES
11. A0061-08 Petition
Petition for 1st Class Motor Dealer License from BR Motorcycles, LLC D/B/A Bruce Rossmeyer's Boston Harley-Davidson at 1760 Revere Beach Parkway.
12. A0062-08 Petition
Petition for 1st Class Motor Dealer License from Boston Freightliner, Inc. at 3 Bow Street.
13. A0063-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Vigor Diesel Injection, Inc. at 50 Mystic Street.
14. A0064-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Vigor Diesel Injection Service, Inc., at 3 Bow Street.
15. A0065-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Metro Plus at 356 Broadway.
16. A0066-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from BR Motorcycles, LLC D/B/A Bruce Rossmeyer's Boston Harley-Davidson at 1760 Revere Beach Parkway.
17. A0067-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Parkway Auto Sales at 1847 Revere Beach Parkway.
18. A0068-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Bostonian Body Inc. at 141 Bow Street.
19. A0069-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Ciro's at 105 Broadway.
20. A0070-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Ferry Street Service Station at 464 Ferry Street.
21. A0072-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Malden Auto Body of Everett Inc. D/B/A Massone Auto Sales at 2 Thorndike Street.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
22. A0008-08 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Petition from Dircelio Beluco D/B/A Ferry St. Motors at 152 Ferry Street for a 2nd Class Motor Dealer License.
23. A0049-08 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Petition from Billy & Terry Onessimo for selling flowers on most weekends, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday weekends, February 14, Easter, Mother's Day, at 140 Ferry Street.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
24. A0023-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City considers a user fee to all landlords that overload their apartments with high school age children who overload our schools, parks and streets. (Referred to City Solicitor for response as to legality for this meeting)
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 Website. (Referred to Mr. Chiampi to appear on the matter this meeting).
26. A0048-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That a letter be sent to the Management Company of Walgreens-Everett requesting that they have full-time security officer on duty for their stores, preferably between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., to provide security for the patrons from unruly outsiders. (Referred to Chief Mazzie to appear this meeting with update on what is being done in this area.)
NEW BUSINESS
27. A0053-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Everett Board of Aldermen support the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
28. A0054-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the City of Everett repair upper Francis Street, upper Florence Street and Villa Ave.
29. A0055-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, Councilor Rosa DiFlorio, Councilor William L. Cardello and Councilor Lorrie Bruno
That the Traffic Commission do a study and make recommendation on making Bradford Street, from Hancock Street to Ferry Street, in an easterly direction, (from number 140 up to the higher numbers), a one-way or parking on one side due to many complaints that neighborhood cars are getting side swiped.
30. A0056-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Wayne A. Matewsky
That the City Engineer evaluate Autumn Street and possibly place on the slab to be repaved due to unsafe conditions.
31. A0057-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Aldo Construction Company repair the fence at the end of Dartmouth Street which they damaged.
32. A0058-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Public Works Department and the Wire Department construct a blinking red light at the top of Garland Street intersecting Lawrence Street.
33. A0059-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Mayor's Office contact a photographer to put up the pictures of the past Mayors that are not hung in the Keverian Room yet.
34. A0060-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Wayne A. Matewsky
That the City Services Wire Department correct the timing and operation of the faulty red, green and yellow streetlights at the intersection of Malden Street and Nichols Street, in the interest of public safety.
35. A0071-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Frank Nuzzo Jr.
That the City Services Sign Division put up a street sign for Garvey Street.
36. A0073-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
To amend City Ordinances by including a residency requirement for all new hiring’s of safety personnel, that is, firefighters and policemen, to reside in the City of Everett, applicable after January 1, 2009.
37. A0074-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City consider giving rewards leading to information on arrest of people who deface buildings by tagging and/or painting.
38. A0075-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City try to reconfigure the parking lot at the old Bon Saison parking lot to accumulate another row of cars.
39. A0076-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michesel K. Marchese
That the City consider giving commercial blocks the option of putting up parking meters.
40. A0077-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City Services provide the Board of Aldermen with a wish list for new and updated equipment needed for the City.
41. A0078-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City Services Department correct a two foot wide gouge at the corner of Birch Street and Clarence Street, where the drain is too high.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Admin. Assist. Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
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2/12 6PM RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE MEETING
2/14 6PM BILLS & ACCTS COMMITTEE MEETING
2/14 6PM CELEBRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
2/19 7PM (TUES.) COMMON COUNCIL
2/25 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN
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michael
Senior Member
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Posted - 02/09/2008 : 06:46:56 AM
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| Can anyone put up the BOA meeting for some reason I can't copy and paste it here it says READ ONLY when open in Mircosoft.. Did the city do something? Tails I will be going to the posting of Sandy's Law but, I think you should post it under Community |
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Tails
Administrator
2682 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2008 : 2:06:15 PM
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Your right Michael. That does make more sense. If someone can move it, thanks.
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Tails
Administrator
2682 Posts |
Posted - 02/14/2008 : 3:15:47 PM
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Sorry, it's the CC not BOA where I left it.
(6:45PM-2 PRESENTATIONS-STEVE FINNOCIEO AND JOHN O’CONNOR 4 HEROISM)
AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
1. A0079-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To transfer $10,000.00 from Fire Dept Personal Services Account to Fire Dept Station Expenses Account to replace furniture that is old and in poor condition at the Hancock Street Station. (Passed sent down for concurrence)
2. A0047-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That Chapter 18, Section 18-133 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, "Prohibited on Certain Streets" is hereby amended by adding "Freeman Ave, north/odd side". The purpose of the amendment is to make one-sided parking on north/odd side of Freeman Ave, which was approved by the Traffic Commission. (Ordained sent down for ordainment)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
3. C0024-08 Committee Report
Rules and Ordinances Committee Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Joseph Hickey-To amend Chapter 17 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett by adding new “Section 17-6.5 Obstruction of sidewalks. Shoveling snow in and around one’s property line is mandatory. A twenty-four hour lag time will be allowed."; with a recommendation to request further time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. C0021-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
To have City Services Director, Brian Zaniboni, and his Staff meet with Mayor DeMaria concerning the recent evaluation of all city services vehicles and equipment and report back to Common Council at our last meeting in February with recommendations on upgrading all vehicles which is badly needed to run the City in an effective and professional manner. (Referred to Director Zaniboni and Mayor DeMaria 1/22 for response this meeting)
5. C0036-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
That the Auxiliary Police Department appear this meeting to discuss concerns that their budget funding is insufficient.
6. C0038-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
That Mayor DeMaria, Senator Anthony Galluccio and Representative Stephen Smith be invited to this meeting, Tuesday, February 19th, relative to giving an up date on how the 27 Million Dollars that was earmarked for Massachusetts Emergency Heating for the needy and elderly, is being disbursed, as well as, where and how they can get help.
7. C0039-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
That Scott Counsell, ECTV Director, appear February 19th, relative to explaining to the community about analog and high definition television that is due to change in February of 2009.
8. C0040-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
That a Representative from Comcast appear at next meeting, February 19th, to see if any type of discount program will be made available to the most needy of our community when analog connects to high definition in February of 2009.
9. C0043-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
That the Everett Police Traffic Division enforce the towing ordinance in the City of Everett, and to invite Sgt. Bova to discuss the matter.
10. C0046-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Cynthia Sarnie
That the Police look into the illegal dumping at the sight at the bottom of the Waters Ave Project. Also, there are cameras at the 7 Acres Park, investigate and see if the cameras are working, as well as, patrol the area due to illegal dumping and graffiti. Response received from Police Chief Mazzie.
NEW BUSINESS
11. C0057-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stacy Caralis
That the Mayor's Office and the City Engineer consider the repair of the following streets and sidewalks: Aston Street, Bradford Street, Estes Cout, Bradford Terrace, Yarmouth Street and Cumberland Street.
12. C0058-08 Ordinance/s/Councilors Stacy Caralis, Lorrie Bruno and William L. Cardello
To place a service zone at 570 Broadway, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
13. C0059-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
That the Parking Clerk and Police Union Representative attend next meeting of the Public Safety Committee to discuss overnight parking, how much the ticketing is generating financially, and if there is additional parking infractions that they should be ticketing for, such as, no parking twenty feet from the corner or driveway infractions, and why they are not citing violators.
14. C0060-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
That the Chief of Police, Sgt. O'Mally from the Gang Unit, Mr. Frank Chiampi from CETF, Mr. Bob Collasantie from CETF and Mr. Peter Pietrantonio from Parks Department meet to discuss the growing graffiti problem that is destroying our City's appearance in hopes of starting an anti-graffiti proposal or strengthening ordinances that have already been established and report back their findings next meeting March 3rd to let us know what is needed to curtail the influx of graffiti, as well as, what the process is for on removal of graffiti from fences, houses and buildings.
15. C0061-08 Order/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
That all City Council Committee meetings be televised live on ECTV Chanel 16, except for Bills and Accounts Committee, and repeat the broadcasting the day after the meeting, same as we do for Budget Committee meetings.
16. C0062-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
That the Everett Police Traffic Division set up a speed trap at the intersection of Shute Street and Edith Street at the request of the Crossing Guard and Residents in that area.
17. C0063-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
That the City Engineer submit an inspection/evaluation report on the needed repair or replacement to the front stairwell of the Parlin Memorial Library and report next meeting with findings.
18. C0064-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
Mayor's Office of Community Development and the Engineering Division of City Services consider compiling an overall city wide street ranking summary, and report same to the Common Council before any proposed street rehabilitation and/or reconstruction.
19. C0065-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
That the City Services Sign Division change the sign on Baldwin Ave, across from Baldwin Terrace, from "No parking Mondays from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon" to "NO PARKING ON RUBBISH DAYS", due to the difficulty the rubbish trucks are having on collection days.
20. C0066-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
That the City Services Sign Division place a "NO PARKING ON RUBBISH DAYS" sign at 67 Baldwin Ave, across from Knox Park, for a car's length, due to the difficulty rubbish trucks are having at that location.
21. C0067-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Peter A. Napolitano
Respectfully request that both Chief of Police and Chief of the Auxiliary Police appear next Public Safety Committee meeting to discuss the present and future role of the Everett Auxiliary Police.
22. C0068-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Peter A. Napolitano
Respectfully request that the DCR repair and/or fill the potholes on Route 16 at their earliest convenience.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Adm Assist/Ofc Mgr Everett City Council Office
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2/27 6PM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
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