MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
September 24, 2018
13 recorded votes, 12 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, Calvin Brown
Absent: Yamir Rodriguez
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of the September 10,2018 meeting
The public speaking portion closed at 7:58 p.m. The minutes of the City Council meeting dated September 10,2018 were approved at the request of Councilor Lopez under suspension.
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From the minutes
“The public speaking portion closed at 7:58 p.m. The minutes of the City Council meeting dated September 10,2018 were approved at the request of Councilor Lopez under suspension..” (Motion: Lopez)
Once again, this requested increase to the Budget, in the amount of $296,025, will have no impact on the City's budget approved by the City Council in June
Once again, this requested increase to the Budget, in the amount of $296,025, will have no impact on the City's budget approved by the City Council in June.
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From the minutes
“Once again, this requested increase to the Budget, in the amount of $296,025, will have no impact on the City's budget approved by the City Council in June..”
Adopt by roll call. The roll call
Councilor Robinson moved to adopt by roll call. The roll call passed
The minutes give the count (8-2-1-0), but the names of the councilors voting no cannot be read. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor Robinson moved to adopt by roll call. The roll call passed 8-2-1-0..” (Motion: Robinson)
Amendment: the City Manager implement, commencing with bills for July 1,2019 and thereafter, a 10% discount om water and sewer bills for all units in any owner occupied single, two-family or three...
On roll call the amendment was defeated
Yes: Bishop, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, TejadaNo: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Robinson, Vidot
From the minutes
“On roll call the amendment was defeated 5-5-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Lopez, Bishop, Tejada, Perlatonda, and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Vidot, Brown, Avellaneda, Robinson, and Garcia. Councilor Rodriguez was absent..”
Order: the City Manager implement, commencing with bills for July 1,2019 and thereafter, a 10% discount om water and sewer bills for all units in any owner occupied single, two-family or three...
The roll call to adopt the order passed
Yes: Bishop, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Tejada, VidotNo: Avellaneda, Brown, Robinson
From the minutes
“The roll call to adopt the order passed 7-3-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Bishop, Tejada, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Brown, Avellaneda, and Robinson. Councilor Rodriguez was absent..”
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
A motion from Councilor Garcia to affirm all of the appointments by roll call with the exception of Robert Saenz who withdrew his name. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Garcia to affirm all of the appointments by roll call with the exception of Robert Saenz who withdrew his name. The roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Rodriguez was absent..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Request that a Subcommittee on Conference be scheduled with the MBTA and the City Manager to discuss resident concerns regarding the 111 bus.
Sincerely, Thomas G Ambrosino City Manager New Business: The following order was introduced by Councilor Brown..A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“Sincerely, Thomas G Ambrosino City Manager New Business: The following order was introduced by Councilor Brown..A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Request that a Subcommittee be scheduled to offer three amendments to the inclusionary zoning ordinance.
The following order was introduced by Councilor Robinson, A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“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 regarding homeownership be scheduled.
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Request that the Subcommittee on Conference be scheduled with Emergency Management to talk about what plans are in place for emergency.
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Request that the Traffic and Parking Commission look into placing a one way sign on the corner of Orange St. and Carmel St. that is more visible.
A motion from Councilor Tejada to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Tejada to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Tejada)
Request that the City Manager look into the cost of removing the bump out extension that was made on the corner of Franklin Ave. and Sturgis St. and put it out to bid for removal ~
A motion from Councilor Tejada to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Tejada to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Tejada)
Request that a Subcommittee on Conference be scheduled to discuss the rodent sewer baiting program.
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Bishop)
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