MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
September 10, 2018
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Judith Garcia and Joseph Perlatonda arrived late (marked LATE on the roll call).
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
Resolution: we the members of the Chelsea City Council, on behalf of the Citizens of Chelsea, wish to go on record to thank the Food Truck Team, consisting of Cheryl Watson Fisher, Jenny Builes...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Roman Pucko, PAV., Request that item 7A and 7B on the agenda be approved
Roman Pucko, PAV., Request that item 7A and 7B on the agenda be approved.
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“Roman Pucko, PAV., Request that item 7A and 7B on the agenda be approved..”
Approve the minutes
The public speaking portion closed at 7:45 p.m. The minutes of the June 25, 2018 and Special meeting August 20, 2018 were approved at the request of Councilor Brown under suspension.
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“The public speaking portion closed at 7:45 p.m. The minutes of the June 25, 2018 and Special meeting August 20, 2018 were approved at the request of Councilor Brown under suspension..” (Motion: Brown)
All of this new appropriation request is based upon additional Chapter 70 funding approved by the Legislature, and signed by the Governor, after my submission of the Budget in May
All of this new appropriation request is based upon additional Chapter 70 funding approved by the Legislature, and signed by the Governor, after my submission of the Budget in May.
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“All of this new appropriation request is based upon additional Chapter 70 funding approved by the Legislature, and signed by the Governor, after my submission of the Budget in May..”
Amendment: the City of Chelsea remain vigilant in monitoring all National Grid work being done during the lockout of National Grid's workers and that no new permits for gas construction projects...
Councillor Bishop offered an amendment and moved roll call to adopt. The roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Bishop, Brown, Lopez, Perlatonda, Robinson, Tejada, VidotThe minutes list Yamir Rodriguez, Judith Garcia and Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves them out of the vote.
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“Councillor Bishop offered an amendment and moved roll call to adopt. The roll call passed 8-0-3-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, and Perlatonda, Councilors Rodriguez, Garcia, and Recupero were absent..”
Order: the City Council of the City of Chelsea hereby approves a Conflict of Interest Exemption pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 286A, Section 20(B), for the part-time position of...
A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Bishop, Brown, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada, VidotThe minutes list Judith Garcia as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
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“A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, and Recupero. Councilor Garcia was absent..” (Motion: Vidot)
Order: a Subcommittee on Conference be held with HarborCOV to participate in a domestic violence training.
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: a Subcommittee on Conference be held with the independent auditor CliftonLarsonAllen LLP to discuss the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30,2017, the GAO and...
The following order was introduced by Councilor Robinson, A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“The following order was introduced by Councilor Robinson, A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Request that a Subcommittee on Conference be held with the City Manager, Planning and Development (Housing ) and Chelsea Restoration to talk about first-time homebuys and what assistance we may...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Request that the Traffic and Parking Commission have a discussion on possible parking meter solutions for hair salons where patrons are there for more than two hours.
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the City Manager look into painting parking lines on residential streets to ensure enough parking for the residents.
A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Perlatonda)
Order: the City Manager have DPW raise the lights to a higher setting on Central and Eastern Ave., opposite the parking garage for safety reasons.
A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Perlatonda)
Order: the City Manager give the City Council an update on the traffic light situation on Broadway, Clinton and Eastern Ave.
A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Perlatonda)
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