MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
June 7, 2021
18 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Roy Avellaneda, Leo Robinson, Todd Taylor, Melinda Vega, Naomi Zabot, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Yamir Rodriguez, Calvin Brown
Absent: Damali Vidot
During the meeting:
- Melinda Vega recused from the vote on "Order: the City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $100,000...".
Every vote, in order
Resolution: News of the end of slavery did not reach the frontier areas of the United States, in particular the State of Texas and the other Southwestern States, until months after the conclusion...
A motion from Councilor Robin to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Robin to adopt under suspension was adopted..”
Resolution: Individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (" LGBTQ+") include individuals from all States, the District of Columbia, and all nations of the world including...
A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Resolution: William " Tuck" Willis has lived in Chelsea for over forty years
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilor Garcia and all members of the Chelsea City Council A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“The following Resolution was introduced by Councilor Garcia and all members of the Chelsea City Council A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Resolution: the City of Chelsea and the Chelsea City Council wish to recognize Terry and Joe Englen for all of the work they have done in the City of Chelsea
A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Lopez)
Approve the minutes of the May 17, 2021 meeting
Public Speaking: The public speaking opened at 7: 47 p.m. The following came forward to speak: Janatha Gonzalez, 102 Chestnut St, spoke in favor of the funding for Summer Youth Employment Initiative Daniela Perez, student, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Danielle Maldonado, student, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Sharon Fosbury, 4 Gerrish Ave, spoke in favor of Terry and Joe Celebratory Resolution Aya Faiz, student, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Jimmy Merino, student, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Jonathan Herrera, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Paola Perea, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Rabab Benjdiya, student, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Sylvia Ramirez, 60 Reynolds Ave, spoke of an incident that happened over the weekend Gladys Vega, 116 Clark Ave, spoke in favor of the Summer Youth Employment funding and funding of the Chelsea Police Department The public speaking closed at 8: 20 p.m. Approval of minutes: The minutes of the City Council Meeting dated May 17, 2021 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension.
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“The following came forward to speak: Janatha Gonzalez, 102 Chestnut St, spoke in favor of the funding for Summer Youth Employment Initiative Daniela Perez, student, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Danielle Maldonado, student, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Sharon Fosbury, 4 Gerrish Ave, spoke in favor of Terry and Joe Celebratory Resolution Aya Faiz, student, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Jimmy Merino, student, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Jonathan Herrera, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Paola Perea, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Rabab Benjdiya, student, spoke in favor of funding Summer Youth Employment Sylvia Ramirez, 60 Reynolds Ave, spoke of an incident that happened over the weekend Gladys Vega, 116 Clark Ave, spoke in favor of the Summer Youth Employment funding and f.” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of 200, 000 from Free Cash to FY2021 DPW Structures and Grounds Contract Services Account 0147052- 530600 for...
Councilor Robinson then requested to adopt by roll The roll call passed
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“Councilor Robinson then requested to adopt by roll The roll call passed 10- 0- 1- 0 Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda Recupero Garcia Vega- Maladonado, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot. Absent was Councilor Vidot..”
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $700,000 from Free Cash to Account $ 3503- 497100 ( Covid 19 City Funding — Transfer in From General Fund) for...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 10- 0- 1- 0 Voting ves were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero Garcia Vega -Maldonado Robinson Rodriguez Taylor Lopez, Brown and Zabot. Councilor Vidot was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $100,000 in Free Cash to the FY21 Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department Youth Program #0163052- 572400 for La...
Councilor Vega- Maldonnado recused herself from the vote and left the room Councilor Avellaneda requested a roll call to adopt. The roll call passed the order on a
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, ZabotThe minutes list Melinda Vega as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“The roll call passed the order on a 9- 0- 1- 1 vote Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Robinson, Rodriguez Taylor Lopez Brown and Zabot. Councilor Vidot was absent. Councilor Vega -Maldonado recused herself..” (Motion: Avellaneda)
Request that the City Manager instruct DPW Commissioner and his team to complete a thorough examination of all street cleaning signs in the city, add proper signage, especially in areas where...
A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Lopez)
Order: the City Manager hire a consultant look into the feasibility of building a community center and further provide the findings to the Chelsea City Council.
A motion from Councilor to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Taylor, Vega, ZabotNo: Rodriguez
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor to adopt by roll call passed 9- 1- 1- 0 Voting Ves were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Vega - Maldonado, Robinson, Taylor Lopez Brown and Zabot Voting no was Councilor Rodriguez. Absent was Councilor Vidot..”
Order: the City Manager, in an effort to create affordable home ownership opportunities, present to the City Council a plan of action to either take by eminent domain or friendly taking the two...
Councilor Avellaneda moved to adopt under suspension and the order was adopted.
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“Councilor Avellaneda moved to adopt under suspension and the order was adopted..” (Motion: Avellaneda)
Order: the City Council hereby accepts and approves the gift of books from Arnold Jarmak and Joshua Resnek to the Chelsea Historical Commission.
Councilor Avellaneda moved to adopt by roll call The roll call passed
The minutes give the count (10-0-1-0) and name Damali Vidot, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor Avellaneda moved to adopt by roll call The roll call passed 10- 0- 1- 0 Voting yes were CouncilorsAvellaneda Recupero, Garcia, Vega - Maldonado Robinson Rodriguez Taylor Lopez Brown, and Zabot. Copuncilor Vidot was absent..” (Motion: Avellaneda)
Adopt by roll call
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Vega, ZabotThe minutes list Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 9- 0- 2-0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Garcia, Vega -Maldonado, Robinson, Rodriguez Taylor Lopez Brown and Zabot. Councilors Vidot and Recupero were absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Vega, ZabotThe minutes list Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 9-0- 2- 0 Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Garcia, Vega -Maldonado, Robinson, Rodriguez Taylor Lopez Brown and Zabot Councilors Vidot and Recupero were absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
00 The following order for the FY22 Annual adoption of the City FY22 Budget was proposed by Councilor Robinson and read for the second time A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 10-0- 1- 0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Vega -Maldonado, Robinson, Rodriguez Taylor, Lopez, Bown, and Zabot. Councilor Vidot was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
A roll request by Councilor Robinson passed the order
A roll request by Councilor Robinson passed the order
From the minutes
“A roll request by Councilor Robinson passed the order 10- 0- 1- 0 Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda Recupero Garcia Vega -Maldonado Robinson Rodriguez Taylor Lopez Brown, and Zabot. Councilor Vidot was absent..”
Adopt by roll call
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 10- 0- 1- 0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Vega -Maldonado, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Borwn, and Zabot. Councilor Vidot was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the City appropriations and assessments in the General Fund are to be financed in part by Certified Free Cash of the City of Chelsea as follows: Free Cash $ 892,092 appropriations The...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 10- 0- 1- 0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, GARCIA, Vega -Maldonado, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown and Zabot. Councilor Vidot was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
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