MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
March 12, 2018
14 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Leo Robinson, Robert Bishop, Luis Tejada, Joseph Perlatonda, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Calvin Brown
Absent: Roy Avellaneda, Damali Vidot, Yamir Rodriguez
Every vote, in order
Resolution: American women of every race, class and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our Nation in countless recorded and , . unrecorded ways
A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Approve the minutes of the February 26, 2018 meeting
The public speaking portion closed at 7:18 p.m. The minutes of the City Council meeting dated February 26, 2018, were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension.
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“The public speaking portion closed at 7:18 p.m. The minutes of the City Council meeting dated February 26, 2018, were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Lay on the table: Request for Appropriation of Overlay Surplus to Assessing Department
A motion from Councilor Bishop to L.O.T pending and order was adopted under suspension.
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“A motion from Councilor Bishop to L.O.T pending and order was adopted under suspension..” (Motion: Bishop)
Send the communication to the Sub-Committee on Conference
Yours truly, : Thomas G. Ambrosino , City Manager The following communication was read from City Manager Thomas G. Ambrosino, A motion from Councilor Bishop to send the communication to the Sub-Committee on Conference was adopted under suspension. : The Honorable Chelsea City Council Chelsea City Hall 500 Broadway Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150 Re: Request for Matching Share of Massachusetts Gaming Commission Grant Dear Councilors: I am writing to request financial support for a grant application to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to assist Chelsea residents in workforce preparation for future jobs in the casino industry.
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“A motion from Councilor Bishop to send the communication to the Sub-Committee on Conference was adopted under suspension. : The Honorable Chelsea City Council Chelsea City Hall 500 Broadway Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150 Re: Request for Matching Share of Massachusetts Gaming Commission Grant Dear Councilors: I am writing to request financial support for a grant application to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to assist Chelsea residents in workforce preparation for future jobs in the casino industry..” (Motion: Bishop)
Order: the City Manager transfer the sum of $20,000,000 from Free Cash Account to the City of Chelsea Stabilization Account.
A motion from Councilor Bishop was to adopt by roll call. The roll call failed to carry on a
Yes: Bishop, Brown, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, TejadaNo: Judith GarciaThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (7-1); some motions need a two-thirds vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop was to adopt by roll call. The roll call failed to carry on a 7-1-3-0 vote. Voting yes were Councilors Lopez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Robinson, Perlatonda, and Recupero. Voting no was Councilor Garcia. Councilors Vidot, Rodriguez and Avellaneda were absent..” (Motion: Bishop)
Appointments to Boards and Commissions 7
A motion from Councilor Garcia to affirm all of the appointments by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Garcia to affirm all of the appointments by roll call passed 8-0-3-0. Voting yes were Councilors Lopez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilors Vidot, Rodriguez, and Avellaneda were absent..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Order: the City manager include in his budget the necessary expenses to hire legal representation to represent the City Council for legal opinions, challenges, etc., and provide the Council with a...
A motion from Councilor Recupero to send the order to the Sub-Committee on Conference was adopted under suspension.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to send the order to the Sub-Committee on Conference was adopted under suspension..” (Motion: Recupero)
Order: a Subcommittee on Public Safety be scheduled with Tony Ortiz and the Chief of Police, or his designee, to discuss updates on ongoing issues pertaining to public safety.
A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Lopez)
Order: the City Manager instruct DPW to repaint all crosswalks throughout the city as soon as the weather permits.
A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Lopez)
Order: the City Manager instruct DPW to paint "Stop" on the roads at the intersection of : Bellingham and Eastern Ave. as well as Cottage and Eastern Ave.
A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Lopez)
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted. ' Ordered, that the City Manager instruct DPW to repaint parking spot outlines at Bellingham and Highland Circle.
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“A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted. ' Ordered, that the City Manager instruct DPW to repaint parking spot outlines at Bellingham and Highland Circle..” (Motion: Lopez)
Order: the City Manager provide the City Council with a list by street, of all parking tickets issued from 1/1/2017 to 3/1/2018 for resident parking violations and overnight parking of...
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Bishop)
Amendment: the Chelsea City Council has authority to adopt ordinances to protect the health, safety and welfare of all residents of the City of Chelsea
On roll call the amendment failed
Yes: RobinsonNo: Bishop, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Tejada
From the minutes
“On roll call the amendment failed 1-7-3-0. Voting yes was Councilor Robinson. Voting no were Councilors Lopez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilors Vidot, Rodriguez, and Avellaneda were absent..”
The amendment from Councilor Recupero passed
Yes: Bishop, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, TejadaNo: Brown, Judith Garcia
From the minutes
“The amendment from Councilor Recupero passed 6-2-3-0. Voting yes were Councilors Lopez, Bishop, Tejada, Robinson, Perlatonda, and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Brown and Garcia, Absent were Councilors Vidot, Rodriguez, and Avellaneda..”
From the Chelsea City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s City Council agendas and minutes page (2021 on) and its City Council archive (2015 to 2020). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Chelsea (chelseama.gov), from the official photos on the City Council page. Former councilors show initials.
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