MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
February 25, 2019
11 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Roy Avellaneda 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, wish to go on record to recognize Dr
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)
Resolution: We, the Members of the Chelsea City Council, wish to congratulate Saritin Rizutto, Cary Shuman, Leroy Tyler, Lisa Santagate, Bruce Mauch and Grace Muwina for their hard work and...
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)
Approve the minutes of the February 11, 2019 meeting
The public hearing closed at 7:45 p.m. The minutes of the City Council meeting dated February 11, 2019 were approved at the request of Councilor Robinson under suspension.
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“The public hearing closed at 7:45 p.m. The minutes of the City Council meeting dated February 11, 2019 were approved at the request of Councilor Robinson under suspension..” (Motion: Robinson)
–– Notice of Waiver Intent
A motion from Councilor Garcia to affirm the recommendation by roll call passed
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“A motion from Councilor Garcia to affirm the recommendation by roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Avellaneda, Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown, Perlatonda, Tejada, Robinson, Bishop, and Recupero..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Amendment: the City Manager look into giving every homeowner of single family homes and condos, ) who is 70 years or older, the right not to pay real estate taxes
Councilor Recupero offered an amendment that was adopted under suspension at the request of Councilor Recupero.
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“Councilor Recupero offered an amendment that was adopted under suspension at the request of Councilor Recupero..” (Motion: Recupero)
Second Readings: The following appointments to Boards and Commissions were affirmed at the request of Councilor Robinson for roll call. The roll call passed
Second Readings: The following appointments to Boards and Commissions were affirmed at the request of Councilor Robinson for roll call. The roll call passed
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“Second Readings: The following appointments to Boards and Commissions were affirmed at the request of Councilor Robinson for roll call. The roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Avellaneda, Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown, Perlatonda, Tejada, Robinson, Bishop and Recupero..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: a Subcommittee on Conference be held with the City Council and the Traffic and Parking Commission to discuss parking concerns around Central Ave.
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)
Order: the Traffic and Parking Commission look into meters on Central Ave. to lower the amount of hours people can park on Central Ave. with a maximum of two hours.
A motion from Councilor Recupero to send to the sub-committee on conference was adopted under suspension.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to send to the sub-committee on conference was adopted under suspension..” (Motion: Recupero)
Order: the City Manager instruct DPW to fix the problems on Ellsworth St. between Congress , and Essex and between Pearl and Hawthorn on Essex 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)
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted. : Ordered, that the City Manager consider eliminating the "income eligibility" requirement in our Ordinance for all persons, both seniors and veterans, who apply for the tax work-off program in the City.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted. : Ordered, that the City Manager consider eliminating the "income eligibility" requirement in our Ordinance for all persons, both seniors and veterans, who apply for the tax work-off program in the City..” (Motion: Recupero)
Order: a Subcommittee on Conference be held to discuss the possibility of non-citizens with legal : status to vote in municipal elections. ,
Councilor Robinson requested roll call. The roll call failed to carry the order
Yes: Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Rodriguez, VidotNo: Avellaneda, Bishop, Brown, Perlatonda, Robinson, Tejada
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“Councilor Robinson requested roll call. The roll call failed to carry the order 5-6-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Rodriguez, Lopez, and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Avellaneda, Brown, Perlatonda, Tejada, Robinson, and Bishop..” (Motion: Robinson)
From the Chelsea City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s City Council agendas and minutes page (2021 on) and its City Council archive (2015 to 2020). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Chelsea (chelseama.gov), from the official photos on the City Council page. Former councilors show initials.
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