MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
April 23, 2018
12 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Roy Avellaneda, Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Robert Bishop, Luis Tejada, Joseph Perlatonda, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Yamir Rodriguez, Calvin Brown
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of the April 9, 2018 meeting
Sharon McAuliffe 85 Eastern Ave Boston, announced that she was a candidate for D.A. The public hearing closed at 7:17 p.m. The minutes of the City Council meeting dated April 9, 2018 were approved at the request of Councillor Garcia under suspension.
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From the minutes
“Sharon McAuliffe 85 Eastern Ave Boston, announced that she was a candidate for D.A. The public hearing closed at 7:17 p.m. The minutes of the City Council meeting dated April 9, 2018 were approved at the request of Councillor Garcia under suspension..”
Amendment: The food service industry, including restaurants, establishments such as fast-food eateries, formal dining and mobile trucks, may be the world's most widespread industry
14-90.10 part d and be replaced by "a stationary business selling the same or similar products" Councilor Robinson moved to adopt the Ordinance as amended. The vote passed
From the minutes
“14-90.10 part d and be replaced by "a stationary business selling the same or similar products" Councilor Robinson moved to adopt the Ordinance as amended. The vote passed 11-0-0-0. Voting ves were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia and Recupero..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $3,000,000 from Free Cash to the Clark Avenue Middle School Fund #5533 series.
Second Readings: The following order was introduced by Councilor Bishop..A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt passed
From the minutes
“Second Readings: The following order was introduced by Councilor Bishop..A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt passed I1-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..” (Motion: Bishop)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the transfer of the full balance of $140,349.82 from the Operating Stabilization Account, Fund #7023 to the General Stabilization Account, Fund #7020.
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..” (Motion: Bishop)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the transfer of the full balance of $62,845.88 from the Capital Stabilization Account, Fund #7022 to the General Stabilization Account, Fund #7020.
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..” (Motion: Bishop)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the transfer of the full balance of $179,251.09 from the Planning & Development Stabilization Account, Fund #7021 to the General Stabilization Account...
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. ..” (Motion: Bishop)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $5,000,000 from Free Cash to the School Capital Stabilization Account, Fund #7024.
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..” (Motion: Bishop)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $15,000,000 from Free Cash to the General Stabilization Account, Fund #7020
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt the order by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt the order by roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..” (Motion: Bishop)
Order: the City of Chelsea City Council has supported the Hub as a crime prevention strategy led by the Chelsea Police Department in conjunction with key community partners
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..” (Motion: Bishop)
Order: the City Manager instruct the Parking Clerk to look into making temporary resident cards and visitor passes to stick, similar to the resident stickers.
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Order: the City Manager instruct DPW to patch up the sidewalk and the potholes on Ellsworth St. the end of the street on the side of Congress Ave.
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Order: the City Manager report back to the Council with an update on the proposal to evaluate the roads on Pearl Street
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
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