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massdee
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 10:29:53 PM
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Tetris,
Thanks for the clarification. I could not understand them not passing item 16. |
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tetris
Moderator
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 10:43:30 PM
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With the discovery of this joint committee rule, the ordinance actually isn't really necessary. They could have actually done this last year if they had't run out of time.
With that said, I still think that the ordinance is badly needed and long overdue. Most of us saw what happened last year. They need a set of rules defined to follow for the budget process with none of the deviations that they tried last year. When something like last year happens again in the far off future, those people should not have to live thru the type of hell that all the players involved put the city through last summer. |
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tetris
Moderator
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 10:59:51 PM
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As for the rest of the agenda.
Does anybody understand why items 2 and 4 got referred to the City Solicitor office? She was sitting right in the audience. The rest of the modified ordinances on the agenda eliminating the Board of Fire Commissioners got passed by a wide margin. What's up?
Item #8 - Another dope slap for Jason. Surprise, surprise!
Item #18 - Only a token appearance this week for street repair. But, we'll have the never ending saga to look forward to again in two weeks for sure, if not next week.
Again, can't believe that this went on for almost two hours and so little came out of it. |
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 04/23/2008 : 08:02:02 AM
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As to items 2 and 4, My guess would be that the ordinance was flawed in some way and the CC is seeking a legal opinion. It was done so quickly and without any discussion, it makes one think they all knew this was going to be referred to the City Solicitor's office.
My question is, why wasn't the City Solicitor asked to come to the podium so they could get an opinion and then modify the ordinance last night at the meeting? Many of us are very interested in what is happening with the Fire Commission.
Like I said in an earlier post, "I am soooooo confused." |
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cozulady
Senior Member
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 Posted - 04/23/2008 : 09:14:55 AM
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Item #16 did pass and was sent up to be ordained. My understanding of voting on reconsideration is that it prevents it from being taken up and killed at a later date. It took me a while before I understood reconsideration, but I am catching on.
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 04/23/2008 : 09:18:36 AM
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| If... item 2 and 4 were flawed or there was some legal concern, then what about all the other Board of Fire Commissioner's items? Wouldn't they be flawed too. I couldn't watch the entire meeting, they go on and on over the same thing. I wish I saw Chuck DiPerri and what he had to say. On another note, I did see the beginning when Simonelli had on the calendar about the pool. This is no one's fault...it's happened for years....but I think common courtesy would be to inform the city council when someone's on vacation. Simonelli wanted the Mayor and did not know the Mayor was on vacation. So time wasted getting his piece ready, requesting the mayor, just to be told he's on vacation. Now, it gets laid on the table. That should go for anyone that is requested, not just the Mayor. It saves time and instead of on the calendar this week, it would automatically go the next two weeks. |
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tetris
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Posted - 04/23/2008 : 10:09:41 AM
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Cozulady,
Your understanding of reconsideration is the same as mine. Additionally, a vote for reconsideration is sometimes taken when something needs to be worked on the next day. This was one was a little baffling however. Two more votes (one BOA and one CC) need to be taken before this can go into effect and the piece could die in either of those votes. Strange, but probably just some point of parlimentary procedure that I don't fully grasp. And I was wrong about the vote. It was actually 10-5; Rosa asked to change her vote after she had voted against it. Didn't understand that one either since her motion to lay it on the table had already failed.
Tails,
You probably did the right thing by shuting off the meeting. The whole discussion around item 16 was an absolute circus. If you have a concern about a piece, then think about attending a committee meeting. It was said that the item was discussed at four different R&O meetings. If you don't know that you have an issue with a piece until it comes out of committee, then pick up a phone and talk to someone about it rather than using a city government meeting as a forum to educate yourself on the subject matter. I have no problem with Ranieri's concerns about the make up of the conference committee; it is a valid point. But come prepared and have alternatives to put on the table at least. And it is a shame that the members of the legislative branch are so uninformed about their own rules, i.e., the rule that allows for a conference committee. I know that the legislators are only "part-time employees" but they wanted the job. |
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2008 : 12:57:57 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1.
C0111-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
Authorizing the Mayor to sign a lease conveying parcel known as Devens School/22 Church Street, or execute documents required in order to complete the sale of said parcel.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
2.
A0177-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
Authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a Contract for Loan Guarantee Assistance between the City of Everett and HUD for a $1,000,000 Section 108 loan and a subsequent loan agreement between the City and the Mystic Valley Development Corporation (MVDC) with respect to said HUD loan. (Passed sent down for concurrence)
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A0178-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
That pursuant to a March 17, 2008 vote of the Everett School Committee, and in accordance with an agreement entered into on June 2, 2004 by former Mayor David Ragucci, that the sum of $757,804.60 is hereby authorized and appropriated from the Budgetary Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Everett Public Schools for Federal Medicaid Reimbursement Fund Account. Be it further ordered: That upon such appropriation from the Budgetary Fund Balance, the City of Everett shall retain all Medicaid reimbursement funds received by the City for Fiscal Year 2008. (Passed sent down for concurrence)
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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) (Enrolled in concurrence, sent down for ordainment)
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C0088-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno
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. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent down for ordainment)
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A0114-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
Favorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Jason Marcus-To repeal the two-hour parking ordinance in front of 177 Elm Street. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment.)
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A0115-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Jason Marcus and Michael Marchese
Favorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Aldermen Jason Marcus and Michael Marchese-To place a 15-minute parking sign, not to exceed 30 minutes, at 177 Elm Street. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)
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A0117-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
Favorable Traffic Commission Report-To make Sammet Street no parking on the south side, from Taylor Street to Shute Street. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)
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C0081-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
Favorable Traffic Commission Report to repeal Ordinance #044 of 2001, an Ordinance for a service zone/15 minute parking in front of 882 Broadway, at the request of the restaurant at that location. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent down for ordainment)
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A0180-08 Order/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17, Section 17.1 (b) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, “Names & destinations; erection of signposts”, that the corner of Parlin Street and Main Street be dedicated and named the “THE CAMERARIO FAMILY, JAMES, LOUIS, ALFRED, JAMES L. AND JOSEPH”, all having served in various branches of the United States Armed Services. Be it
Further Ordered: That the matter be referred to the Director of Veteran’s Affairs, pursuant to guidelines, also Mayor DeMaria, in the absence of a Director, for their approval and to set date for dedication; and Be it Further Ordered: Once approved, that the Board of Public Works has the appropriate pole, sign and marker placed on this intersection. (Passed sent down for concurrence and send to Mayor, Veterans and City Services)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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C0073-08
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 and Park Superintendent Peter Pietrantonio to the next meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12.
C0076-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Peter A. Napolitano
That Congressman Markey earmark funds for the remediation of Beacham Street from the Everett/Chelsea line to Route 99 to complement to upcoming work to be done on Beacham Street in Chelsea up to the Everett/Chelsea line. (Referred 3/3 to Congressman Markey for response this meeting)
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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. (4/7-Referred to Community Development for response this meeting 5/5)
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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. (Referred to Mayor for response May 5th meeting)
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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. (Referred to Mayor for response May 5th meeting)
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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. (Referred to Mayor with request for response back May 5th meeting)
NEW BUSINESS
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C0107-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno
To place service zone sign on the corner of Dyer Ave at Main Street for 307 Main Street, Al Manara Market (formerly Peppino's), from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.
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C0108-08 Order/s/Councilors Lorrie Bruno, Stacy Caralis, Rosa DiFlorio, Joseph Hickey, Rosemary Miller, Peter Napolitano, Cynthia Sarnie and Aldermen Frank Nuzzo, Sal Sachetta and Robert Van Campen.
That a Joint Convention be held within 45 days for the purpose of inviting State Representative Stephen Smith to update the City Council and the People of Everett on the status of the Order passed by the City Council in 2007 and sent to the State Legislature to place the question to form a City Charter Review Commission on the 2009 ballot.
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C0109-08 Order/s/Councilors Lorrie Bruno, Stacy Caralis, Rosa DiFlorio, Joseph Hickey, Rosemary Miller, Peter Napolitano, Cynthia Sarnie and Aldermen Frank Nuzzo, Sal Sachetta and Robert Van Campen
That a Joint Convention be held within 45 days for the purpose of inviting State Representative Stephen Smith to update the City Council and the People of Everett on the status of the Order passed by the City Council in 2007 and sent to the State Legislature to change the City Charter to prohibit individuals from running for more than one elected position.
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C0110-08 Resolution/s/Councilors Lorrie Bruno, Stacy Caralis, Rosa DiFlorio, Joseph Hickey, Rosemary Miller, Peter Napolitano, Cynthia Sarnie and Aldermen Frank Nuzzo, Sal Sachetta and Robert Van Campen
That the Mayor's Office invite State Representative Stephen Smith to attend a Joint Convention to be held within 45 days to brief and update the City Council and the People of Everett on the current status of the Orders sent to the State Legislature to place the question to form a City Charter Review Commission on the 2009 Ballot, and to change the City Charter to prohibit individuals from running for more than one elected position.
21.
C0112-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico
To amend Chapter 1, Section 22 (b) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett by replacing the term "treasurer/collector" where ever it appears in said subsection with the term "code enforcement".
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C0113-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor William L. Cardello
That Section 12-9 (a) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett is hereby amended by adding the following sentence to the end of said subsection: "All businesses required to be registered under MGL Chapter 112: Section 87H and other applicable sections and or Chapter 112: Section 87AA and other applicable sections shall be required to obtain a special permit to operate between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 A.M.
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C0114-08 CC Worksheet
Common Council Worksheet
Monday, May 5, 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 have Park Dept repair both black fences of the basketball court in the back of the Keverian School. These fences are obstructing both walkways. They could cause injury to students and the general public. Referred to: City Services Park Department
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline McCorry
Adm. Asst./Ofc. Mgr.
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES TO NOTE:
5/6 6PM RULES & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
5/12 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
5/13 6PM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE
5/14 6PM BILLS & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
5/15 STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY
5/19 7PM NEXT COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
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tetris
Moderator
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Posted - 05/01/2008 : 11:46:57 PM
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Item #1 - I thought that a lot more meetings were going to be held on this subject before the sale went thru? What's the need for this now if that statement is true? Maybe I'll need to re-think the praise that I have already given out on the handling of this subject.
Item #2 - I'd hope to see a lot more detail provided on how this loan is going to be paid off and when the city may expect to see any meaningful revenue from the project.
Item #3 - I'd hope to see at least some questions asked like, if this is the way the city is going to deal with this issue going forward, how will it be handled in future years when the free cash needed to do it is not available? Are there any other possible solutions?
Item #15 - Let's hope that they can finally move this issue forward in one way or another. I know that I'm sick of seeing it in this or similar forms on the agenda almost every week.
Items #18, 19 and 20 - Glad to see the ball being picked up on these issues.
I would have expected to see the two items concerning the elimination of the board of fire commissioners that were referred out to the city's solicitor's office at the last Common Council meeting come back at this meeting. They must have been more problematic than I thought. Oh well, maybe in two more weeks. |
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 05/05/2008 : 7:23:01 PM
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On item #1
Did I hear the mayor insult the neighbors opinions? Did he also say he is tired of the red tape? The laws are the laws. |
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just wondering
Senior Member
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Posted - 05/05/2008 : 7:36:54 PM
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No....what you heard was the mayor saying that the options offered up by the neighbors weren't feasible.
What do you mean by "the laws are the laws"? |
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massdee
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Posted - 05/05/2008 : 7:45:44 PM
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| What I meant was that you end getting tied up in red tape because of the laws. |
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just wondering
Senior Member
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Posted - 05/05/2008 : 7:48:59 PM
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| are you referring to the laws brought up by Ms Cadillo? |
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massdee
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Posted - 05/05/2008 : 7:52:23 PM
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| no, just in general. Not every comment is a negative comment. The Mayor said he's tired of getting tied up in red tape. All I was saying is our laws cause the red tape. |
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Senior Member
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Posted - 05/05/2008 : 7:55:47 PM
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