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tetris
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Posted - 04/17/2008 : 3:34:49 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
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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. (Ordained, sent down for ordainment)
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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". (Ordained sent down for ordainment)
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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". (Ordained sent down for ordainment)
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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". (Ordained sent down for ordainment)
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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". (Ordained sent down for ordainment)
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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) (Ordained sent down for ordainment)
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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. (Ordained sent down for ordainment)
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A0132-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the City Council of the City of Everett is opposed to any check cashing stores in the City of Everett. (Amended by adding word "new" between the words "any check" and Passed, as amended, sent down for concurrence)
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A0136-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That on June 30th at 6:00 p.m., in the Keverian Room, there will be a Ward Two Constituent Meeting. Invite the Councilors from Ward Two to attend. (Amended by adding Councilors Joe King, Lou Sierra and Steve Simonelli as Co-Sponsors, sent down for concurrence to refer to ECTV to place on bulletin board.)
COMMUNICATIONS
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C0105-08 Communication
Communication from the Joint Committee for Children's Health Care in Everett, with request from them to do a brief introduction on their upcoming "2nd Annual Walk It Out for Kids" event scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 3 from 8:30am to 12:30pm., starting and ending at the Parlin School.
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C0058-08 Communication
Negative 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.
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C0088-08 Communication
Favorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by 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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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A0100-08 Committee Report
Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Robert J. Van Campen-That Chapter 18-148(b) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett be amended by changing the hours of the Resident Parking Sticker Program in designated residential areas from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; with a recommendation for favorable action to amend Chapter 18-148 paragraph (h) of the Residential Parking Sticker Program with new timeframes for enforcement in dwelling districts "12am to 9am" and business districts from "1am to 7am".
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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, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce William Jones, Recreation Commission Chairperson John Ragucci and all non-profit vendors to attend the next meeting. (Next date confirmed for 4/29 at 6pm.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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C0082-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
That the Mayor of the City of Everett, along with the Director of Community Development , City Engineer and the Recreation Commission consider the purchasing of the M.D.C. Swimming Pool from the State, with the possibility of redeveloping the area to a recreational area and parking which is badly needed in that area.
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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.
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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. (4/7-Referred to CETF with request for response this meeting 4/22)
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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. (4/7-Referred to Mayor with request for response this meeting 4/22)
NEW BUSINESS
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C0061-08 Order/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
That all City Council Committee meeting agendas be placed on ECTV Channel 16 Bulletin Board.
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C0097-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
To place a "No parking on rubbish days" sign in front of 67 Baldwin Ave, across from Knox Park, for a car's length, for easy access and exit of rubbish trucks having difficulty at that location. (With favorable recommendation from the Traffic Commission)
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C0098-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
That Mr. Ralph Pecora submit written report on that staus of the leaking water pipes.
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C0099-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
That the Police Traffic Division monitor Winthrop Street between the hours of 3pm to 5pm for speeding vehicles.
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C0100-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
That the Mayor consider appointing a blue ribbon committee to revisit the residential parking ordinance, consisting of two Councilors, two Aldermen, two School Committee members, Mr. Kelly-Parking Clerk, Sgt. Bova and the Everett Chamber of Commerce.
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C0101-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
To place a service zone sign in front of 410-422 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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C0102-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno
To repeal the no parking ordinance on Pleasant Street, Monday through Friday, 8am to 3pm, as no longer needed.
26.
C0103-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
To announce that Saturday, April 26th, will be the 2nd Annual Clean-Up Our Playgrounds in Ward Two. Starting at 9 a.m. at the Cherry Street Playground, 10 a.m. at the Gramstorf Playground, 11 a.m. at the Horace Mann Playground, and finally 12 Noon at the Shapiro Playground. Everybody from the neighborhood is welcome to help out.
27.
C0104-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
To have the Superintendent of Parks and Playgrounds submit written inspection and evaluation of all parks and playgrounds in the City relative to their condition with recommended ways to clean graffiti off the tot lots and signage; check on broken equipment like swings, and other pieces that could cause harm to children; to re-sod with mulch and sand where needed, and general maintenance of all lawns, trees and bushes, and a daily trash and clean up schedule of all parks starting with Ward Two Playgrounds, and to invite Mr. Pietrantonio to our last meeting in May, the 19th, with his written report.
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C0106-08 CC Worksheet
Common Council Worksheet
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Pursuant to Rule 17 of the Common Council, all resolutions requesting the repair, replacement or maintenance of pavement, sidewalks, traffic signals, signage, playground equipment, or other similar requests, shall be placed on a separate worksheet and voted on collectively at the next formal session, and, if passed, referred to the respective departments for their response back to sponsors.
1.Sponsor: Councilor Stephen Simonelli-To submit a list consisting of streets that need pothole repairs as soon as possible. Referred to: City Services Highway Department
2. Sponsor: Councilor Stephen Simonelli-To repair the sidewalks in front of the following locations: 26 Fremont Ave, 31 Foster Street-on side entrance of Villa Ave. Referred: City Services Highway Department
3. Sponsor: Councilor Stephen Simonelli-To replace the 20MPH speed limit sign that was knocked down at the corner of Nichols and Irving Street. Referred: City Services Sign Department
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted:
Caroline McCorry, Adm. Asst./Ofc. Mgr.
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES:
4/28 6:30PM LICENSE COMMITTEE MEETING
4/28 7:00PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
4/29 6:00PM CELEBRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
5/5 7:00PM NEXT COMMON COUNCIL MEETING |
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Tails
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 Posted - 04/17/2008 : 4:44:24 PM
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Item# 15 is a good piece from Stephen Simonelli. That area is in need of redevelopment and forget the pool. The pool is disgusting and it would be great to have a large, year round teen center.
Item#18 Someone has to get on the stick with this. This has been going on for years about fixing the streets and falling through the cracks. The streets, especially lower Broadway are in deplorable condition.
Item #19 at first I was against this but it would be nice to know who shows up for these committee meetings. As long as they abide by the time, it should be televised.
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tetris
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Posted - 04/17/2008 : 5:34:16 PM
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Tails,
Item #19 is about running the meeting agenda before the BOA and the CC meetings so that those folks who don't get it from the internet will be able to read it before the meeting starts. It is a practice that was in effect up until recently. I believe it was discontinued when the handing out of citations was pushed back to before the actual meeting start times. The televising of committee meetings item came back from committee at the last common council meeting and was referred back to sponsor without any discussion of why. Perfect example of why committee meetings need to be televised.
The only new item that I have much interest in this week is item #23. I'll be interested in hearing about the reasoning for this. |
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Tails
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Posted - 04/18/2008 : 09:07:09 AM
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| Oh...I skipped the "agenda" word. I saw "committee meeting" and thought it was the televising of them. Thank you for the clarification. I guess when it goes back to sponsor it just fades away? I wonder why that happened.. |
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just wondering
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Posted - 04/18/2008 : 4:39:36 PM
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| Regarding 18.....why is it important to be fair to all wards? Shouldnt priority be given to the streets most in need? I think having cc and boa input into the decision making process makes it more unfair. I would rather see the boa and cc work to come up with some sort of formula that takes into consideration the numerous variables that go in to determining a streets condition. They could then apply this formula to all streets and let the results speak for themselves. |
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tetris
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Posted - 04/18/2008 : 4:57:43 PM
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| Actual total agreement on something...I've been advocating similiar approaches since this whole stupid soap opera started back in January. I'm just afraid that it will continue on Tuesday night. As I've said before, somebody needs to step up, take control of this situation and start down the path to a non-political solution. |
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massdee
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Posted - 04/18/2008 : 9:02:51 PM
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| What's wrong with this picture.........I, too, agree with you on this one, just wondering. |
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Hammer
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Posted - 04/20/2008 : 10:36:21 AM
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| I agree but how when most of the polls want what is best for them |
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massdee
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 8:28:51 PM
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| I received a phone call and missed the vote on item 16, how did it go? |
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arthur
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 9:18:43 PM
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| to be honest I could not figure this one out but the vote was to do nothing and bring it back in July cause there is an old ordinance allowing 4 instead of seven |
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massdee
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 9:27:08 PM
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| I can't believe they didn't pass it. This was a no brainer. It would prevent last years fiasco from ever happening again. What is wrong with these guys? |
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tetris
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 9:29:01 PM
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Item #16 passed on a vote of 9-6 and reconsideration failed. Even though the agenda didn't say so, I believe that the item was only up for enrollment (Enrolled at 3/24 BOA, tabled at 04/07 CC meeting until this meeting). Not sure why it was reconsidered since it still needs to be ordained by both branches. This item was a textbook example of what's wrong the legislative branch of Everett's city government.
Tails, I guess I owe you an apology about item #19 as I missed the word "Committee". This indeed is Rosa's compromise measure since the committee meetings won't be televised. I'm not sure what the purpose of posting these agendas would be though. I always thought the only items that are discussed at these meetings were items that were referred into them by the BOA or the CC. Won't hurt but won't help that much either. Order vs. resolution? Does anyone review items before they make it to the calendar any more?
Item #23 - Don't get why R&O can't handle this and invite whoever they need to.
This meeting should have been over in 20 minutes. Do asprin sales go up in Everett the day after Common Council meetings? |
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tetris
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 9:53:37 PM
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Arthur,
On item #16, the first motion voted on was to lay it on the table until July. That motion failed 6-9. The intent of that motion was two-fold. The first was to prove that this wasn't an attempt to place restrictions on the new mayor. The second intent was to re-examine the composition of the conference committee. As written, the new ordinance would allow for a conference committee made up of four members of the BOA and three from the CC. The joint committee rule that is presently in place for the city council allows for joint committees to be made up of a minimum of two members of the BOA and two members of City Council. So what is in the new ordinance falls in line with the existing joint council rule. However, some of the councillors disagreed with the proposed composition of it.
The second motion that was voted on for item #16 was for favorable action. That passed as I outlined in my previous post. |
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massdee
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 9:54:02 PM
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Tetris,
I think we need something stronger than aspirin's after these meetings. I'm sooooooooo confused! |
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tetris
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 9:58:16 PM
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Massdee,
I hope that my second post helped to clarify the situation. I was trying to bang out a quick post and left out a lot the gory detail out of the first one. |
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