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tetris
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Posted - 09/08/2008 : 11:32:42 PM
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3 & 4) Like I said yesterday, if the agenda would only contain more information about these items, less speculation would be generated on them. The lights at Ferry and Chelsea and the Parlin stairs are both important projects.
However, I disagree with the mayor in how they were handled. Both projects have been around for a while; they should have been included in the budget process. If the funds for them had been received from some other source as was mentioned, any unnecessary appropriations could have been cut from the budget before setting the tax rate. This avoids the situation of needing to hit up the stabilization fund in lieu of free cash.
Glad to hear that the auditor believes that we will have some free cash. I just hope that with a another year of experience under his belt, his estimate will be closer to what actually gets certified.
What was Marcus trying to prove by being the only one to vote against these two items?
6) I really felt that no one was in control of this issue tonight. I know that is tough to keep all of the Thibeault issues separated from one another but nobody even tried until DiPerri did late into the discussion. I don't get why the dissenters weren't at the planning board meeting. RVC was there but he never spoke.
Even though I was all for this, the way that it went down left a sour taste in my mouth. I didn't appreciate that the city was essentially given a "take it or pay for it" deal. There should have been an effort to pass this without resorting to that tactic. It just continues to show us who and what we are dealing with.
At first blush, I thought that Marchese's idea of tabling this for three month might be a good idea. But then, I thought about it in Thibeault terms. Three months would have passed and nothing would have changed. I thought it was a nice try though.
It seems to me that Jason Marcus was the swing vote on this issue. Notice how RVC managed to sneak in that Jason had voted against this same issue in the past. Seems to give some credibility to some of the theories posted on the boards.
I could probably keep posting about this for a long time; but, for now, I think I'll leave that for others.
8) So, all the time that Matewsky wasted on this issue could have been avoided with one phone call to the mayor. Sounds about right. I'd say I'll be glad when the election is over but the problem will only go away if Wayne wins. My fingers felt funny even typing that.
12) I'm glad that Marchese and Sachetta took shots a Marcus for putting this on the agenda.
14) I was surprised that this didn't get sent to committeen or shot down. I know that is a difference between the old and new recycling bins but aren't both "reusable solid waste containers". I've already given my thoughts on what's I think is really needed.
15) I guess I need to read these pieces more carefully but then I wouldn't know who to blame for writing them.
16) I thought Marchese had a pretty good night but, if he wants to take shots at the police chief, he should do it on a piece of his own.
17) Is Walgreen's becoming the next "on the agenda every week" item? This one can't be allowed to drag on; it needs to be addressed, once and for all, as soon as possible.
18) Nice amendment by Marchese to specifically include transfer stations. I'll be interested to see what kind of ordinance gets drafted.
19) Good to see the city on top of the issue of a new, unlicensed redemption center. A good use of placing an item on the agenda under suspension.
The mayor didn't seem very happy tonight. I'll agree with him; his family shouldn't get pulled into any of the discussions we have on the boards. I really haven't seen much of that lately on either board lately though. If they get involved with the execution of city government, I think that's a little bit different; then, I think it fair to talk about their involvement in those specific things only. Maybe something else was really bothering him. |
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Tails
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 Posted - 09/09/2008 : 10:40:41 AM
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Oh yes, we will have the three million dollar check and we will probably by three million in pretty flowers with it.
This black cloud hanging over the city is going to be here forever. Now that he has the old city yards, just wait and see what goes in there.
How come we have no idea what the plan is for the Old City Yards? With the zoning and the P&S being questionable, this absolutely should have been laid on the table. We do not have anything in writing saying that this will not affect the abutters and that the abutters can not turn around, and sue the city. So instead of a law suit from Thibeault, we will have a lawsuit from the abutters that were there long before Thibeault.
Carlo said “Ruth” did not have the best interest of the city in mind, well, what about Thibeault after all these years in litigation? They all know this could have went away two years ago when a suggestion was made by the former administration to buy-out Woody’s Tires of their right of way. That would have been spare change for Thibeault. But what did he do instead? He stood up and yelled profanities at the former Mayor saying “He aint givin Ruth nothing”…..he walked out and said he will deal with the next mayor.
Oh………..Carlo talks about Ruth…. but was that in the best interest of the city? Ruth spent 15 Thousand Dollars on a lawyer and I’m sure that was not spare change for her.
Now, we hear THE TAXPAYERS will be compensating Harley Davidson to appease Thibeault??
I still would like to know what happened to the 18 months for an enclosed facility starting in June?? Why is that now two years? When did that change?
This was a bad move, and to correct a statement from Rossi….Those piles have NOT “only” been there for a year BECAUSE of Newburyport. We have the story right here from 2006!
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massdee
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Posted - 09/09/2008 : 12:15:39 PM
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I am one of the people that believes they needed to approve the discontinuance of Fourth Street. The city has no legal leg to stand on with this issue. I hate that it's Thibeault but he legally won that bid and he would win in court. We need to pick our battle's with this man. The war will be Wood Waste, not everything Thibeault. He had the upper leg on the city yard issue. It is a no win situation for the city to hold this up any longer.
That being said, do I believe he will do the right thing at the city yards? Nope! He always does exactly what he wants to do. This is where the city and the residents must step up and try to monitor what is going on down there. If something is amiss, it needs to be reported to the proper authorities, city, state and federal governments.
It is not that I disagreed with Marchese and RVC. It's just that we would have not won that battle.
DiPerri was absolutely correct last night. They are two different issues.
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Tails
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Posted - 09/09/2008 : 2:39:28 PM
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My problem with fourth street is there is still unanswered questions. Are we doing this right?? The Mayor says "I hope so"
The abutters can sue the city for their rights. So, the litigation continues, but Thibeault's name is off the litigation. That does not help the taxpayers.
Our tax rate better be LOWER this year. He had the luxury of having 11 million in free cash, the sale of the city yards and the devens school.
Last night, no one was sure about the zoning either. They were totally unprepared and thought this would pass with flying colors! Rossi had the 3.5 million in his account already??
Why should WE pay off Harley Davidson?
I have a bad feeling, and we can check the old city yards all we want, he will do what ever he wants, and if he wants to fill that building with trash, he will!
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turk182
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Posted - 09/09/2008 : 4:18:31 PM
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Yes but who is checking the checkers?
"Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb" |
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just wondering
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Posted - 09/09/2008 : 10:05:06 PM
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| Tetris.....you say that the city was given a "take it or pay deal" and it left a sour taste in your mouth. I could make an argument that RVC and Marchese were trying to do the same thing. |
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tetris
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Posted - 09/09/2008 : 11:09:17 PM
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Although I was fully behind passing this item, I did admit that Marchese's proposal caught my attention; however, once I had a chance to think it through, I didn't think that it would really accomplish anything.
So, if you wanted to characterize what RVC and Marchese were doing amounted to nothing more than making a costly point, I'd have to agree with you. If Thibeault lost anything in the delay though, it would have been made up by the taxpayers of Everett eventually in the settlement of a law suit. |
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massdee
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Posted - 09/10/2008 : 9:25:16 PM
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I check this site periodically and it was very recently updated about last Monday nights Joint Convention, CC and BOA meetings.
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tetris
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Posted - 09/18/2008 : 1:27:02 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1.
A0279-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To transfer the amount of $1,322,500.00 from the Undesignated Fund Balance-Sale of Real Estate Account 15-3590-RD to the City Services Capital Outlay Equipment Vehicles Account 01-490-5580 for the purpose of funding the 2008 City Services Capital Improvement Plan that includes the following purchases, acquisitions and expenditures: One sewer and catch basin VAC truck $300,000.00, One front end loader $125,000.00, One caterpillar back hoe $75,000.00, One Elgin sweeper $145,000.00, One 10-wheel dump truck with plow and sander $165,000.00, One 6-wheel dump truck with plow and sander $145,000.00, Two F-450 dump trucks with sander and plow $45,000.00 each, totaling $90,000.00, Seven F-350 Pick-Ups with plow $35,000.00 each, totaling $245,000.00, One Water Dept Air Compressor $7,500.00, and One Department Utility Vehicle $25,000.00. Total $1,322,500.00.
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A0282-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby appoint Attorney Jill Barringer to serve as the Purchasing Agent for a term ending December 31, 2009.
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A0283-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
Attorney Jill Barringer shall be designated as a Special Municipal Employee in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 268A, Section 20 for the purpose of serving as an Assistant
City Solicitor and the Purchasing Agent for the City of Everett.
PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
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A0266-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Sal Sachetta
Amending 16-55(a) to include the removal of recycling bins from sidewalks after pickup. (Enrolled, in concurrence, sent up for ordainment.)
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C0197-08 Order/s/Councilors Cynthia Sarnie, William Cardello, Rosa DiFlorio, Lorrie Bruno, Lou Sierra, Sal DiDomenico, Anthony Ranieri, Stephen Simonelli, Stephanie Smith, Sergio Cornelio, Millie Cardello, Rosemary Miller, Stacy Caralis and Daniel Napolitano; Aldermen Jason Marcus, Sal Sachetta, Frank Nuzzo, Wayne Matewsky and Robert Van Campen.
That the Everett City Council Joint Rule Number One (#1) is hereby amended by deleting the Celebrations & Military Affairs Committee. (Amended by adding Councilor Leo McKinnon as co-sponsor, passed as amended, sent up for concurrence)
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C0201-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio, Councilor Millie Cardello and Councilor Lou Sierra.
That the City of Everett consider placing a sign that reads "HOME OF EVERETT 11YR. OLD LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONS 2008", and place at Sweetser Circle. (Passed sent up for concurrence to send to Mayor DeMaria, City Solicitor, Senator Galluccio and Representative Smith.
COMMUNICATIONS
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A0185-08
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Marcus-That Ordinance #26 of 1965, "An ordinance for no parking on the west side of Hall Ave" is hereby repealed; WITH A MESSAGE THAT THE TRIAL PERIOD EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 15, 2008 MEETING DUE TO DELAY IN SIGN REMOVAL FOR THE INITIAL TRIAL PERIOD. (Further time requested in the Traffic Commission.)
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A0186-08
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Marcus-That Ordinance #46 of 1969, "An ordinance for no parking on the southeast side of Hall Ave" is hereby repealed; WITH A MESSAGE TRIAL PERIOD EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 15, 2008 MEETING DUE TO DELAY IN SIGN REMOVAL FOR THE INITIAL TRIAL PERIOD. (Further time requested in the Traffic Commission.)
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C0176-08
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri-To place a "No Heavy Trucking" sign on upper Clark Street, at the intersection of Main Street, at the request of the Traffic Commission; WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO REFER BACK TO SPONSOR.
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C0175-08
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri-To place stop sign on Norman Street, at the intersection of Williams Street, to curtain speeding and improve safety, at request of Traffic Commission. (Enrolled sent up for concurrence); WITH A FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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A0256-08 Committee Report
Finance Committee Report on Ordinance signed Alderman Robert Van Campen, as President-That Chapter 7, Section 7-164 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, Massachusetts, relative to salaries of administrative officers of the City, is hereby amended by striking "Board of Assessors, 21,300.00 21,300.00", and inserting in place thereof the following: "Board of Assessors Chairman 10,000.00 21,300.00". All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the foregoing are hereby repealed.
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C0150-08 Committee Report
Finance Committee Report on Order signed Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President-To reduce the Fiscal Year 2009 appropriation for the Parking Clerk by a total of $130,000 of the certified balance that now stands at over $600,000.
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A0254-08 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Petition for Second Hand License from Second Time Value, 800 Broadway, to sell second hand clothing.
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A0253-08 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Petition for Second Hand License from Everett Thrift Shop, 366A Ferry Street.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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A0222-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Wayne Matewsky
DCR do the appropriate clean-up work in the sidewalk areas of Richie's Slush all the way down to the Stop and Shop on the Revere Beach Parkway for pedestrian safety, which also includes the removal of a metal post which had been previously requested to be removed.
NEW BUSINESS
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A0276-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Frank Nuzzo, Jr.
To invite Mr. Carl Durham, Jr., Manager of Pep Boys, 1848 Revere Beach Parkway, to this meeting Monday, September 22, 2008, to discuss the car audio competition held this past Sunday.
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A0277-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Wayne A. Matewsky
ECTV advertise awareness (PLEASE BE AWARE OF SCAMS) to Everett Citizens on the bulletin board, about lottery scams.
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A0278-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
Mayor appear relative to explanation on why Pop Warner Football Teams are not being allowed to utilize the Everett Stadium for football games.
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A0280-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
That the Mayor appear this meeting of the Board of Aldermen to discuss the administration's plans with respect to the Budget and Procurement Offices.
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A0280-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
That the Mayor appear this meeting of the Board of Aldermen to discuss the administration's plans with respect to the Budget and Procurement Offices.
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A0281-08 Resolution/s/Aldermen Robert J. Van Campen and Michael K. Marchese
That the City of Everett consider establishing an Emergency Fund to assist Everett's senior citizens, who meet certain income requirements, with a one-time payment to assist in meeting the cost of home heating fuel this winter.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline McCorry
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Everett City Council Office
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Tails
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Posted - 09/18/2008 : 1:28:06 PM
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oops, we did it again Tetris.
I will delete mine!
Do you know what "NNO" means?
6PM-Licenses, 6:30pm-Presentations to NNO) |
Edited by - Tails on 09/18/2008 1:30:25 PM |
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tetris
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Posted - 09/18/2008 : 1:31:23 PM
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Tails
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Posted - 09/18/2008 : 1:54:35 PM
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I skimmed through the agenda.
#3-This purchasing agent fiasco just keeps getting worse. Post the position and hire someone and let the assistant city solicitor do her job. I'm sorry but in this stage of the game, you should have all your hiring done and your departments in order.
#12- Where is that money going?
#15- Has now become my favorite item# 3.
#18- That's FFF! He goes BALLISTIC if the Eagles or the Huskies use that stadium even if it's a slight rain. He turns red as a tomato saying "they are tearing up the field" Heaven forbid the field is not in prime condition for the High School. I thought the stadium was for ALL our football players. Parents pay good money and deserve for their children to play at the stadium. Not shoved in a corner at Glendale.
#19 and 20- Are they duplicates? |
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Tails
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Posted - 09/18/2008 : 2:18:18 PM
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| I also think item 19/20 (?) should be amended, by adding Personnel Director. |
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massdee
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Posted - 09/18/2008 : 8:53:52 PM
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#1 I hope with the new snow removal equipment, it will cut down some of the expense of hiring private contractor's.
#2,3 Should item #3 take place before item #2? Will we need another ruling from the State Ethics Board? Isn't Jill Barringer the attorney that was hired from Anthony Rossi's office, William Thibeault's attorney?
#7,8 Aren't they the same.
#10 What is curtain speeding? I know it's a typo. I just thought it was funny!
#11 Are they correcting an error.
#12 Will this make FY09's budget a $130,000.00 less?
#15 Does the DCR own Best Buy? Neither one of them can seem to do what they say they will.
#18 Because Fred says so, that's why!!!
#19 It's about time!
#20 "ditto"
#21 Nice thought. Can the city afford it? |
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Tails
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Posted - 09/19/2008 : 12:52:41 PM
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Where did that money come from on item no. 1.... is that from the sale of the old city yards?
Seven(?) F-350 pick up trucks with plows? I know it's needed, but a certain driver likes to literally blast through the city driving city pick up trucks. I thought I heard a mention of purchasing trucks at the joint convention.... |
Edited by - Tails on 09/19/2008 12:55:11 PM |
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