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March 26, 2018
13 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Roy Avellaneda, Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Robert Bishop, Joseph Perlatonda, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Yamir Rodriguez, Calvin Brown
Absent: Luis Tejada
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of the March 12, 2018 meeting
The public speaking portion closed at 7:25 p.m. 1 The minutes of the City Council meeting dated March 12, 2018 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension.
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From the minutes
“The public speaking portion closed at 7:25 p.m. 1 The minutes of the City Council meeting dated March 12, 2018 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Councilor Robinson moved all of the appointments to a second reading and requested a roll call to extend Richard Pantano who was already appointed to have a five year appointment instead of the three year that was approved. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“The roll call passed 10-0-1-0, Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Tejada was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
An ordinance revising part ii chapter 34 of the chelsea code of ordinances to add zoning provisions on marijuana establishments a
Councilor Garcia roll call on the original motion passed
Yes: Bishop, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, VidotNo: Avellaneda, Brown
From the minutes
“Councilor Garcia roll call on the original motion passed 8-2-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Bishop, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Brown and Avellaneda. Councilor Tejada was absent..”
Order: the City of Chelsea accepts the provisions of Section 3 of Chapter 64N of the Massachusetts General Laws and imposes a local sales tax upon the sale or transfer of marijuana or marijuana...
A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Tejada was absent..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorizes the appropriation of $25,000 from the Overlay Surplus Account to the Assessor's Office Appraisal Services Account 0114152-531100
Second Readings: The following order was introduced by Councilor Bishop and read for the second time.A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed
The minutes give the count (10-0-1-0) and name Luis Tejada, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Second Readings: The following order was introduced by Councilor Bishop and read for the second time.A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Voting no was Councilor Tejada..” (Motion: Bishop)
Order: a Subcommittee on Conference be held with the Schoo] Committee to talk about our collective goals.
Councilor Rodriguez moved to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“Councilor Rodriguez moved to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Rodriguez)
Order: a Subcommittee on Conference be held with Roca to discuss Roca program updates.
The following order was introduced by Councilor Vidot, A motion from Councilor Rodriguez to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“The following order was introduced by Councilor Vidot, A motion from Councilor Rodriguez to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Rodriguez)
Order: a Subcommittee on Conference be held to discuss the DPW Snow Plowing and Removal Plan for Tuesday, April 3, 2018.
A motion from Councilor Rodriguez to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Rodriguez to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Rodriguez)
Order: the City Manager instruct DPW to fix the potholes between the beginning of Essex Street and the end of Hawthorn Street.
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Order: the City Manager instruct DPW to evaluate the roads on Pearl Street
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request that the City Manager and Assistant Director of DPW look into the possibility of donating two old surplus Conference Room Chairs that were made available due to the purchasing of new...
Where the Green House is, all the way to Congress Ave. The following order was introduced by Councilor Garcia A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“Where the Green House is, all the way to Congress Ave. The following order was introduced by Councilor Garcia A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Order: the City Manager notify all departments that place Legal Ads in the local paper that the City seal must appear on the ads.
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)
Order: the City Manager provide a printed list for District One on resident permit parking and overnight commercial parking, to include by street/street number from 1/1/17 to 3/1/18.
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt under suspension was adopted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Bishop)
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