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massdee
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Posted - 03/18/2008 : 5:28:11 PM
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| I hope we hear something soon on the V.S.O. How long has it been since Mr Rice was let go? How long before the state would get involved since we don't have a full time V.S.O.? |
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charm
Senior Member
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Posted - 03/28/2008 : 10:03:33 PM
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PRESS RELEASE
Everett Board of Aldermen President, Robert J. Van Campen, and Common Council President, Lorrie Bruno, finalized the assignment of appointing members to the Everett City Council Committees for the year 2008.
Caroline J. McCorry, OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL John W. Burley,
Administrative Assistant City Hall, Room 38, Everett, MA 02149 Clerk of Committees
Caroline.mccorry@ci.evertt.ma.us 394-2235, Fax 394-2237 Council@ci.everett.ma.us
2008 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
BOARD OF ALDERMEN STANDING COMMITTEES
ELECTION AND RETURNS: Aldermen Chuck DiPerri, Jason Marcus,Frank Nuzzo
WIRES: Aldermen Sal Sachetta, Jason Marcus, Wayne Matewsky
LICENSES: Aldermen Frank Nuzzo, Chuck DiPerri, Wayne Matewsky
ETHICS: Aldermen Sal Sachetta, Michael Marchese, Frank Nuzzo
COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ELECTION AND RETURNS: Entire Common Council
ETHICS: Councilors Lorrie Bruno, Kay Hicks, Joseph Hickey, Joseph King,
Sal DiDomenico, Millie Cardello
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES OF CITY GOVERNMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS: Aldermen Michael Marchese, Chuck DiPerri,
Sal Sachetta; Councilors Sal DiDomenico,
Rosemary Miller, Rosa DiFlorio, Leo McKinnon,
Lorrie Bruno
BILLS & ACCOUNTS: Aldermen Jason Marcus, Wayne Matewsky, Sal Sachetta;
Councilors Rosemary Miller, Stacy Caralis, Kay Hicks, Peter
Napolitano, Stephanie Smith
BUDGET: Chairman Alderman Robert Van Campen,
Co-Chairman Councilor Sal DiDomenico
(Budget Committee consists of entire City Government)
CELEBRATION: Aldermen Jason Marcus, Michael Marchese, Sal Sachetta,
Frank Nuzzo, Councilors Cynthia Sarnie, Rosa DiFlorio, Stephanie Smith, Lou Sierra, Millie Cardello, Sal DiDomenico
FINANCE: Aldermen Robert Van Campen, Chuck DiPerri, Sal Sachetta;
Councilors Rosa DiFlorio, Stephanie Smith, Cynthia Sarnie,
Stacy Caralis, Peter Napolitano
HUMAN SERVICES: Aldermen Jason Marcus, Wayne Matewsky, Michael Marchese;
Councilors Millie Cardello, Rosemary Miller, Steve Simonelli,
Sergio Cornelio, Lou Sierra
PRINTING: Aldermen Michael Marchese, Wayne Matewsky;
Councilors Joseph King, Kay Hicks, Joseph Hickey
PUBLIC SAFETY: Aldermen Michael Marchese, Jason Marcus,
Robert Van Campen; Councilors Leo McKinnon,
Cynthia Sarnie, Peter Napolitano, Bill Cardello, Steve Simonelli
PUBLIC SERVICE: Aldermen Frank Nuzzo, Sal Sachetta, Wayne Matewsky
Councilors Bill Cardello, Steve Simonelli, Rosemary Miller,
Lorrie Bruno, Cynthia Sarnie
RULES AND ORDINANCES: Aldermen L. Charles DiPerri, Robert Van Campen,
Sal Sachetta; Councilors Joseph Hickey,
Cynthia Sarnie, Rosa DiFlorio, Lorrie Bruno, Millie Cardello
The first named Aldermen are the chairmen of their respective committees, and the
first named Councilmen will serve as chairmen in the absence of the first named
Aldermen. All meetings shall be called by the chairmen, unless otherwise noted by the
Committee, or unless called by signatures of the membership.
Attest, a true copy: Caroline J. McCorry, Administrative Assistant, Everett City Council Office
Alderman Robert Van Campen, President, and Councilor Lorrie Bruno, President
Board of Aldermen 2008 Common Council 2008
January 17, 2008 January 23, 2008
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massdee
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Posted - 03/28/2008 : 10:11:26 PM
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tetris
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Posted - 03/28/2008 : 10:25:23 PM
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| I complained about this not being done sometime ago. Guess it has been done since January but never publicized until now. Saw it on the city web earlier this week as well. Now if we can only get to some of the appointments to boards that are overdue. |
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tetris
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Posted - 04/03/2008 : 12:59:53 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
1.
A0124-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To amend Chapter 8 by adding new Section 8-60 Appointment of chief, other firefighters. The chief of the fire department and other firefighters shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the board of aldermen, in accordance with the provisions of the civil service law of the Commonwealth and the rules of the department of civil service. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)
2.
A0123-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To accept the amount of $19,439.00 with $16,517.00 in checks and $2,922 in cash, to the Fire Victims Account in order to aid future fire victims of Everett. (Passed sent down for concurrence)
3.
A0125-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
That Chapter 8, Article III, Section 8-63(a) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, relative to the Bureau of Fire Prevention be amended in Section 8-63(a) by striking the words: "the board of fire commissioners" and inserting in place thereof the following language "the chief of the fire department". (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)
4.
A0126-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
That Chapter 8, Article III, Section 8-66 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, relative to taking fire apparatus outside the city, be amended by striking the words: "the board of fire commissioners" and inserting in place there of the following language "the chief of the fire department". (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)
5.
A0127-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
That Chapter 8, Article III, Section 8-68 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, relative to agreement to be signed by members of the fire department, be amended in the first and second sentences by striking the words: "the board of fire commissioners" and insert in place thereof the following language: "the chief of the fire department". (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)
6.
A0128-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
That Chapter 8, Article III, Section 8-69 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, relative to chaplains, be amended by striking the words "the board of fire commissioners" and inserting in place thereof the following language "the chief of the fire department". (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)
7.
A0129-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
That described parcel of land be dedicated to public open space to said City of Everett under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 45, Section 3 and as it may thereafter be amended and other Massachusetts Statutes relating to public parks and playgrounds, to be managed and controlled by the City Services Commission of the City of Everett. (Passed sent down for concurrence)
8.
C0084-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To repeal Chapter 8, Article II, Sections 8-41,8-42 and 8-43 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, relative to the Board of Fire Commissioners. This will simplify the administrative oversight on duplication of duties for the Fire Department, which shall remain under the powers and duties of the Fire Chief. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent down for ordainment)
9.
A0109-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
To amend Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett by inserting Section 13-22 to be entitled "Sale of Lighters and Matches to Minors". (Ordained sent down for ordainment)
10.
C0071-08 Ordinance/s/Councilors Joseph Hickey, Leo McKinnon, Stacy Caralis and Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
To place a service zone at 361 Ferry Street between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Favorable Traffic Report) (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)
11.
A0032-08 Ordinance/s/Aldermen Robert Van Campen and L. Charles DiPerri
To amend Ordinance #044 of 2000 a 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, with favorable traffic commission report. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)
12.
A0036-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
To amend Chapter 7 Finance and Taxation of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett by adding a Section 7-5 Annual City Budget; with a recommendation from R & O for favorable action on the revised ordinance. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)
COMMUNICATIONS
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C0058-08
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilors Stacy Caralis, Lorrie Bruno and William Cardello-To place a service zone at 570 Broadway, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a request for further time to check the feasibility of changing the parking meter at this location to 15-minute maximum time.
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C0065-08
Favorable Traffic Commission Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Anthony 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.
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C0066-08
Favorable Traffic Commission Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Anthony 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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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C0061-08 Committee Report
Administrative Affairs Committee Report on Order offered by Councilor Rosa DiFlorio-That all City Council Committee meetings be televised live on ECTV Channel 16; with a recommendation to refer to ECTV with a request that the Committee agenda's be included on the ECTV Bulletin Board.
17.
C0078-08 Committee Report
Administrative Affairs Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Peter Napolitano-That the Everett Fire Chief and Members of the Fire Commission appear before the Administrative Affairs Committee to discuss implementing a cap or limit to how many names can be placed on the Stand-by Reserve List; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor, at his request.
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C0059-08 Committee Report
Public Safety Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilor 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; with a recommendation that Mayor Carlo DeMaria inform the Common Council at this meeting if a written agreement exists between the Police Union and Administration to allow the Parking Enforcement Officers to tag for Resident Sticker violations and if not what would prohibit the Parking Enforcement Officers from enforcing all parking violations.
19.
C0060-08 Committee Report
Public Safety Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilor 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; with a recommendation to refer to the Mayor, Police Department, Park Department and Code Enforcement to work on addressing the graffiti issue and that they report back to the Common Council in 30 days with an update on their efforts.
20.
C0067-08 Committee Report
Public Safety Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Peter 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; with a recommendation to request further time.
21.
C0069-08 Committee Report
Public Safety Committee Report offered by Councilors Leo McKinnon and Mille Cardello-That the Chief of the Fire Department, Fire Commissioners, Mayor, Veterans Commissioner and Union Officials of the Fire Department and other Members of the Council and Board that were informed on this matter be invited to the next Public Safety Committee meeting on an old issue of the Firefighter Reserve List; with a recommendation to request further time.
22.
C0073-08 Committee Report
Committee on Celebrations and Military Affairs Report on organizing celebration plans for the 2008 July 4th Festivities; with a recommendation for further time and to invite Mayor DeMaria, the Mayor's Chief of Staff Erin Deveney, Council on Aging Director Dale Palma, Park Superintendent Peter Pietrantonio and Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce William Jones to the next meeting.
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C0023-08 Committee Report
Finance Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilors Millie Cardello, Rosa DiFlorio, Cynthia Sarnie and Stephanie Smith-Budget Director to give a quarterly report of Budget in order to review it, with a recommendation to refer to Mayor, Budget Director and City Auditor to provide a quarterly review of all expenditures and revenues on the 10th day at the end of each quarter.
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C0025-08 Committee Report
Finance Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Cynthia Sarnie-That the Mayor appears before us to discuss the fund raiser event regarding the fire account and how this will be handled during any time of loss. Also, with regards to the December 5th fire on Main Street, to discuss how much was raised and how it was distributed; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
25.
C0048-08 Committee Report
Rules & Ordinances Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Joseph Hickey-To consider establishing an ordinance where all mortgage companies’ holding foreclosed properties be instructed to register with the Code Enforcement Task Force; with a recommendation to refer back to Sponsor.
26.
A0108-08 Committee Report
Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Ordinance offered by Aldermen Robert J. Van Campen, L. Charles DiPerri and Councilor Joseph F. Hickey- That the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett be amended by inserting a new Chapter 13B entitled "Maintenance of Vacant and Foreclosed Residential Properties".-with a recommendation to add Councilor Joseph F. Hickey as a Sponsor to the proposal with a further recommendation to request further time and to invite the City Treasurer, Acting City Solicitor and Director of Code Enforcement to the next meeting of the Rules & Ordinances Committee.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
27.
C0010-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Anthony Ranieri
Relative to National Development Company and the lack of signage at the entrance to Best Buy.
28.
C0070-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
That a group be formed in the City of Everett of retired citizens that have specific knowledge, ideas, hobbies, trades and or skills that would want to help or donate any spare time to help the City.
29.
C0080-08 Resolution/s/Councilors Rosa DiFlorio and Cynthia Sarnie
That the Director of the Water Department, Mr. Ralph Pecora, appear next meeting, Monday, April 7th, to explain why the water and sewer bills are so high.
30.
C0083-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
Fire Chief David Butler appear next meeting to explain need for hiring eight additional Firefighters, how they will be utilized, and what the additional cost will be to taxpayers.
31.
C0036-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
Finance Committee Report-That the Auxiliary Police Department appear this meeting to discuss concerns that their budget funding is insufficient; with a recommendation to refer to the Mayor and City Auditor to discuss the Auxiliary Police needs and that the Auxiliary Police be allowed to operate their own budget without Police Chief approval. In addition, the Committee recommended that the telephone assigned to the Auxiliary Police be removed as a means to save approximately $300.00 annually.
32.
A0073-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael Marchese
To amend City Ordinances by including a residency requirement for all new hiring of safety personnel, that is, firefighters and policemen, to reside in the City of Everett, applicable after January 1, 2009.
NEW BUSINESS
33.
C0085-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
Police Traffic monitor corner of Peirce Ave and Main Street due to complaints from residents coming up from Peirce Avenue that they cannot see.
34.
C0086-08 CC Worksheet
1.Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-That Baldwin Ave is repaved. Referred to: City Engineer
2. Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-Repair the huge pothole in front of 11 Baldwin Avenue. Referred: City Services Highway Department
3. Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-That the Waters Avenue Project Area be cleared of debris and weeds from the sidewalks. Referred: City Services Park Department.
4. Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-That the tree be trimmed on Elton Street. Referred: City Services Park Dept.
5. Sponsor: Councilor Stephen Simonelli-To put High Street, from Broadway to Ferry Street, on the Mayor's new priority list to be resurfaced because it is one of the worst in the city and most traveled. Needs serious consideration. Referred: Mayor, City Engineer and Community Development.
35.
C0087-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Joseph F. Hickey
That all street sweeping towing cease immediately until it can be further discussed in an appropriate committee.
36.
C0088-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno
To repeal the service zone ordinance #044 of 1995 at the corner of Walnut Street, at Hancock Street, as no longer needed.
37.
C0089-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
Police monitor School Street for vehicles speeding, at residents request.
38.
C0090-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
CETF investigate deplorable conditions behind Keverian School Area, the back lot of Ferry Street Gas Station at 153 Ferry Street.
39.
C0091-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
To invite Mayor to attend next meeting to give update on progress of establishing committee and a plan to determine what streets will be given priority to be resurfaced because of their condition to make it fair for all Wards.
40.
C0092-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
That this Saturday, April 12th, will be the second annual pothole patrol day in Ward Two, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Nichols and Ferry Street.
41.
C0093-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Cynthia Sarnie
Community Development look into securing an area at the 7 Acres Park to be a Dog Park, at the request of may dog owners throughout the neighborhood.
42.
C0094-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico
That the Family Dollar be notified that their trucks are being disruptive to their neighbors on Coburn Terrace.
43.
C0095-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Peter A. Napolitano
That the City of Everett adopt an ordinance requiring businesses, such as major retail stores and places that service alcohol that have been experiencing excess responses by the Everett Police Department, to have a police detail to oversee these potential problems, freeing up the regular on-duty patrolmen to focus on problems within the City.
44.
C0096-08 Resolution/s/Councilors Peter A. Napolitano and Lorrie Bruno
Request that the local postmaster explain why the automated services regarding package drop-off and postage purchases for after hours operation have been removed from the Everett Post Office resulting in a loss of services to the Everett Community.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline McCorry
Adm. Asst./Ofc. Mgr.
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES:
4/14 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
4/15 6PM BILLS & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING
4/22 7PM NEXT COMMON COUNCIL MEETING (TUESDAY)
4/28 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
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massdee
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Posted - 04/03/2008 : 1:34:02 PM
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Tails,
Item #30 should be of some interest to you. |
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arthur
Senior Member
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Posted - 04/03/2008 : 1:44:39 PM
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| I have a quetion for the calendar on NO. 35 why would Joe Hickey want to stop the towing, ah lets see he was tagged and towed on street sweeping day maybe, it's working the city is cleaner so why stop put it in committee when the signs are posted. I just don't understand this city sometimes this man wanted people to shovel their sidewalks and because he was towed he nows want to put this item in committee grow up and remember to move your car..Steve Simonelli don't let this happen this is the best that has come out of the city. |
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kimmy
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 Posted - 04/03/2008 : 6:32:02 PM
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| joe hickey wanted the shoveling item passed. it failed and that was important to him. i think clean streets are important to. i want to hear what he has to say about it. |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 04/03/2008 : 8:42:56 PM
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Well, well,well well....what can I say? All I can say about Item#30 is...watch.
Watch VERY carefully who it is that gets these positions. You heard it here...they will not ALL be firefighter positions. Count on it. The ones that are, watch them too. This has been in the making for quite a while even before the inauguration. |
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massdee
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Posted - 04/04/2008 : 12:03:01 PM
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| I heard that one of the names on the list, #8 I believe, is from a vendor that the city does business with. Is this list available to the public? I would love to see it published. |
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Posted - 04/04/2008 : 12:11:42 PM
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This is some of your answers. I am sure there are more apples in the pie. I also recall Mayor Hanlon being grilled on the fact he hired more fire and police. If the added positions a year ago were such crisis, how can this be justified?
Last BOA meeting they change the ordinance to have the Mayor be the sole hirer of the fire fighters and used the Fire Commisioners as justification for that and the Board of Alderman fell for it! Now, next meeting we all of a sudden are in need of hiring 8 fire fighters (with the exception of one...who just may be too old to be a fire fighter but was a BIG campaign supporter of Demaria and wants a pension from the city) and his buddy too. This is what Carlo ran his campaign on!!!! He said Joe McGonagle was going to re-hire all the Ragucci people for their pensions and he's doing the exact same thing!!!! Everything that has been going on since January has been TRULY DISGUSTING!!!!
Come on people lets WAKE UP and smell the coffee!!
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massdee
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Posted - 04/05/2008 : 09:10:25 AM
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| Did anyone get this weeks Advocate? I tried a couple of different places and couldn't get one. Anything newsworthy in it? |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 04/05/2008 : 09:45:11 AM
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I haven't seen the Advocate in any stores in a couple of weeks. I'm probably too late. Here's their website but I'm not sure how updated it is.
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kimmy
Member
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Posted - 04/07/2008 : 3:02:56 PM
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| i hope we do not stop the towing for the street sweeping. something must have happened to want to stop it. its working good and the streets are cleaner. the square looks great and the parks are cleaner. |
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tetris
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Posted - 04/07/2008 : 9:25:35 PM
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What is the other position that the mayor referred to that Mr. Carlisle will be taking on in addition to budget director?
Items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 - What's up with Cornellio voting no on these. Although it didn't matter, I'm sure the mayor won't be thrilled about it.
Item #12 - I can't believe that anyone should be asked to vote on a new ordinance without seeing the ordinance first. But can't we get right to the point?
Item #16 - Disappointed that this item died without sharing the reason why with the viewing public.
Item #30 - ???
Item #39 - In one form or another, this issue has showed up on both the BOA and the CC agendas since the first of the year. When is someone going to take ownership of it?
First day of street sweeping on my street today. No tickets, no towing. Could have made a bundle.
They really need to change the rules so that items can't be taken out of order on the agenda unless there is someone in attendance to appear on them or it really makes sense to take items collectively.
Sorry, but Lori Bruno seems to be in over her head as president. |
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COMMON COUNCIL 2008
