MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
January 28, 2019
15 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Robert Bishop, Luis Tejada, Joseph Perlatonda, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Yamir Rodriguez, Calvin Brown
Absent: Roy Avellaneda
Every vote, in order
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted. , RESOLUTION WHEREAS, in 1926, Carter G. Woodson, the child of slave parents, established "Negro History Week" to celebrate and study the accomplishments of African Americans; and WHEREAS, this event evolved into Black History Month in the Unites States, a country of African Americans; and WHEREAS, as Carter G. Woodson valued education and believed that it was never too late to learn, it is beneficial for all Americans to continue to learn about the heritage and the experiences of all Americans; and WHEREAS, it is through learning that we become enlightened and come to understand each other more clearly; and WHEREAS, the Black History Planning Committee, comprised of Ron and Leo Robinson, Joan Cromwell, Sharon Caulfield, and Henry Wilson, continues to play a significant role in presenting Black History and Cultural Celebrations and Programming to our Community; and WHEREAS, this year's theme for 2019 Black History Month is "Black Migration, WWI, and Chelsea Fire" and the following programs will be presented: the Kick Off for Chelsea Black History Month Store Front Exhibit of Black Historical Figures of Chelsea at Gallery 456 and ; Exhibit at Chelsea Public Library on Black Migration, WWI, and Chelsea Fire February 1st, the City Hall Art Reception February 5", the "Tuskegee Airmen" Documentary and Discussion February 7" at Bunker Hill Community College, the Councilors Cook Off Community Dinner February 18"
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted. , RESOLUTION WHEREAS, in 1926, Carter G. Woodson, the child of slave parents, established "Negro History Week" to celebrate and study the accomplishments of African Americans; and WHEREAS, this event evolved into Black History Month in the Unites States, a country of African Americans; and WHEREAS, as Carter G. Woodson valued education and believed that it was never too late to learn, it is beneficial for all Americans to continue to learn about the heritage and the experiences of all Americans; and WHEREAS, it is through learning that we become enlightened and come to understand each other more clearly; and WHEREAS, the Black History Planning Committee, comprised of Ron and Leo Robinson, Joan Cromwell, Sharon Caulfield, and Henry Wilson, continues to play a significant role in presenting Black History and Cultural C.” (Motion: Robinson)
Resolution: Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928 in St
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)
Refer to committee: Stamps, Arkansas where she was raised by her paternal grandmother; and WHEREAS, inher early years Maya attended Mission High School in San Francisco, California where her love...
RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri; and as a young child later moved to Stamps, Arkansas where she was raised by her paternal grandmother; and WHEREAS, inher early years Maya attended Mission High School in San Francisco, California where her love for the arts earned her a scholarship to study dance and drama at San Francisco's Labor School; and WHEREAS, after the birth of her son Guy, Maya, a single mother, worked tirelessly doing everything to support her son, however, he passion for poetry, music, dance and theatre would soon lead her to the "big" stage for such performances in the opera production of Porgy and Bess in 1954 and 1955; danced with Alvin Ailey on several television variety shows and by 1957 had recorded her first record album entitled Calypso Lady; and WHEREAS, Dr. Angelou exercised her political strengths becoming active in the Civil Rights Movement where she worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X and in 1959 at the request of Dr. King, served as the Northern Coordinator of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; and WHEREAS, over the span of her lifetime she has been recognized throughout the world as an American author, poet, and historian, publishing seven autobiographies, three books of essays and countless books of poetry depicting her life experiences and work including titles such as Mom and Me and Mom" (2013); "Letter to My Daughter" (2008); "All God's Children
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“RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri; and as a young child later moved to Stamps, Arkansas where she was raised by her paternal grandmother; and WHEREAS, inher early years Maya attended Mission High School in San Francisco, California where her love for the arts earned her a scholarship to study dance and drama at San Francisco's Labor School; and WHEREAS, after the birth of her son Guy, Maya, a single mother, worked tirelessly doing everything to support her son, however, he passion for poetry, music, dance and theatre would soon lead her to the "big" stage for such performances in the opera production of Porgy and Bess in 1954 and 1955; danced with Alvin Ailey on several television variety shows and by 1957 had recorded her first record album entitled Calypso Lady; and WHEREAS, Dr. Angelou exercised her political stren.”
Resolution: on behalf of the Citizens of Chelsea, we the Members of the Chelsea City Council, wish to go on record, so as to recognize the dedication and accomplishments of the individuals who...
A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Vidot)
Approve the minutes of the January 7, 2019 meeting
The public speaking portion closed at 7:41 p.m. The minutes of the City Council Meeting dated January 7, 2019 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension.
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“The public speaking portion closed at 7:41 p.m. The minutes of the City Council Meeting dated January 7, 2019 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Amendment: An amendment to the contract by Councilor Vidot to include the amount of the New Salary, $189,945.52 by roll call passed
An amendment to the contract by Councilor Vidot to include the amount of the New Salary, $189,945.52 by roll call passed
From the minutes
“An amendment to the contract by Councilor Vidot to include the amount of the New Salary, $189,945.52 by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown, Perlatonda, Tejada, Robinson, Bishop, and Recupero..”
Amendment: in accordance with MGL Ch. 44, Section 64, budget management procedures, whereby costs incurred in FY18 were not paid and are owed to the vendor, and to meet this obligation funds are...
Councilor Bishop moved an amendment that the amount of $1,988.75 be removed from the order by roll. The roll call passed
Yes: Bishop, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Rodriguez, Tejada, VidotThe minutes list Calvin Brown and Leo Robinson as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves them out of the vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Bishop moved an amendment that the amount of $1,988.75 be removed from the order by roll. The roll call passed 8-0-3-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Rodriguez, Lopez, Perlatonda, Tejada, Bishop , and Recupero. Absent were Councilors Avellaneda, Brown and Robinson..” (Motion: Bishop)
Order: in accordance with M.G.L Ch. 44, Section 64, budget management procedures, whereby costs incurred in FY16 were not paid and are owed to the vendor, and to meet this obligation funds are...
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt all of the orders with the exception of 11-H by roll call passed
The minutes give the count as 8-0-3-0, with 3 absent, but 1 councilor was absent from the meeting, and the minutes do not say who else did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt all of the orders with the exception of 11-H by roll call passed 8-0-3-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Rodriguez, Lopez, Perlatonda, Tejada, Bishop and Recupero. Councilors Avellaneda, Brown and Robinson, Item 11-H above was corrected and reintroduced under New Business..” (Motion: Bishop)
Refer to committee: Request that the City Manager look into the possibility of the City of Chelsea owning its own trash trucks and picking up its own trash and whether this would benefit the...
Councilor Robinson moved to send to the Sub-Committee on Conference. On roll call the amendment was defeated
Yes: Perlatonda, Robinson, RodriguezNo: Bishop, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Tejada, VidotThe minutes list Calvin Brown as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Robinson moved to send to the Sub-Committee on Conference. On roll call the amendment was defeated 3-6-2-0. Voting yes were Councilors Redriguez, Perlatonda, and Robinson. Voting no were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Lopez, Tejada, Bishop, and Recupero. Councilors Avellaneda and Brown were absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Request that a Subcommittee on Conference be held with the City Manager, 911 Emergency Management Director and the Chief of Police so the Emergency Management Director can introduce himself to...
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 look into putting the only street light on Charles Street on the highest setting for brightness.
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt by suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt by suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Order: the City Manager conduct a study to alleviate traffic congestion, specifically on Meridian St. Bridge-Park and Pearl St.-that's affecting the lives of all residents of the City of Chelsea.
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 give the City Council an update on all developments that are in the pipeline for development.
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 a Subcommittee on Conference be held with the City Manager, City Solicitor and Planning and Development to explore contract language, i.e. penalties and bonuses, and holding...
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 a Subcommittee on Conference be held with the City Manager and Planning and Development to talk about the status of the Masterplan
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)
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