MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
May 20, 2019
20 recorded votes, 17 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
During the meeting:
- Damali Vidot recused from the vote on "Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of...".
- Damali Vidot recused from the vote on "Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of...".
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of the May 6, 2019 meeting
The public speaking portion of the meeting closed at 7:35 p.m. The minutes of the City Council Meeting dated May 6, 2019 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension.
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From the minutes
“The public speaking portion of the meeting closed at 7:35 p.m. The minutes of the City Council Meeting dated May 6, 2019 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Affirm the appointments by roll call. The roll call
Councilor Brown moved to affirm the appointments by roll call. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“Councilor Brown moved to affirm the appointments by 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: Brown)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $410,328.00 from Free Cash to the O'Neil Playground PARC 22 Fund, Construction Account #55161899-584500.
The following were appointed: Mr. Juan Gallego, 29 Franklin St. Chelsea, Ms. Ana Romero, 106 Orange Street, Chelsea, Ms. Lisa Lineweaver, 18 Franklin Street, Chelsea, and Ms. Grace Muwina, 291 Washington Avenue, Chelsea The following order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown.
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From the minutes
“The following were appointed: Mr. Juan Gallego, 29 Franklin St. Chelsea, Ms. Ana Romero, 106 Orange Street, Chelsea, Ms. Lisa Lineweaver, 18 Franklin Street, Chelsea, and Ms. Grace Muwina, 291 Washington Avenue, Chelsea The following order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,000.00 from Free Cash to the FY2019 Elder Affairs, Contract Services Expense Account #0154152-530600 for...
The following order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown.
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From the minutes
“The following order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown..” (Motion: Brown)
The following order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The order passed
From the minutes
“The following order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The order passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Avellaneda, Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown, Perlatonda, Tejada, Robinson, Bishop, and Recupero..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $545,000.00 from Free Cash to the FY2019 Police Dept
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown..” (Motion: Brown)
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The order passed
From the minutes
“The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The order passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Avellaneda Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown, Perlatonda, Tejada, Robinson, Bishop, and Recupero..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $100,000.00 from Free Cash to the FY2019 Planning and Development, Contract Services Expense Account...
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown..” (Motion: Brown)
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The order passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Rodriguez, VidotNo: Bishop, Perlatonda, Recupero, Tejada
From the minutes
“The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The order passed 7-4-0-0, Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Avellaneda, Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown, and Robinson. Voting no were Councilors Perlatonda, Tejada, Bishop, and Recupero..” (Motion: Brown)
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown..” (Motion: Brown)
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The order passed
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The order passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, VidotNo: Bishop, Perlatonda, Tejada
From the minutes
“The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The order passed 8-3-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Avellaneda, Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown, Robinson, and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Perlatonda, Tejada, and Bishop..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $7,000.00 from Free Cash to the FY2019 Solid Waste, Public Works Programs Expense Account #0143052-570000.
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown..” (Motion: Brown)
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The order passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Bishop, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, TejadaThe minutes list Damali Vidot as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The order passed 10-0-0-1, Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Avellaneda, Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown, Perlatonda, Tejada, Robinson, Bishop, and Recupero. Councilor Vidot recused herself from the vote..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $82,000.00 from Free Cash to the FY2019 Buildings and Grounds, Maintenance Equipment Expense Account...
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown..” (Motion: Brown)
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Bishop, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, TejadaThe minutes list Damali Vidot as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The roll call passed 10-0-0-1. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Avellaneda, Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown, Perlatonda, Tejada, Robinson, Bishop, and Recupero. Councilor Vidot recused herself..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $225,000.00 from Free Cash to the Bunker Hill Community College Scholarship Program Expense Account...
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown..” (Motion: Brown)
The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada, VidotNo: Bishop
From the minutes
“The following Order introduced by Councilor Brown was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown. The roll call passed 10-1-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia Vidot, Avellaneda, Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown, Perlatonda, Tejada, Robinson, and Recupero. Voting no was Councilor Bishop..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the City Council suspend rule 15 of its adopted meeting rules for a period of 30 days so that a member of the council can file for reconsideration on any matter that was approved upon...
Councilor Avellaneda moved to adopt by roll call. The roll call failed to adopt the order
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Rodriguez, TejadaNo: Bishop, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Vidot
From the minutes
“Councilor Avellaneda moved to adopt by roll call. The roll call failed to adopt the order 4-7-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda Rodriguez, Brown and Tejada. Voting no were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Lopez, Perlatonda, Robinson, Bishop, and Recupero..” (Motion: Avellaneda)
Order: the City Manager provide a list of recent grants issued to fire, police and 911 operations with the day they started and when they will expire.
A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Perlatonda)
Order: the City Manager provide an accurate account of how much gasoline is being used in the cost for portal cars in each Department that uses them.
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt by suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt by suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
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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