MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
April 11, 2022
34 recorded votes, 29 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Tanairi Garcia arrived late (marked LATE on the roll call).
Present: Roy Avellaneda, Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Todd Taylor, Melinda Vega, Norieliz DeJesus, Enio Lopez, Giovanni Recupero, Tanairi Garcia, Calvin Brown
Absent: Judith Garcia
During the meeting:
- Giovanni Recupero recused from the vote on "Order: the Chelsea City Council authorizes the appropriation of $35,000 in Free Cash...".
- Damali Vidot recused from the vote on "Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $35,000 in Water Retained".
- Giovanni Recupero recused from the vote on "Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $25,000.00 in Free Cash...".
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes
No one came forward to speak and it was closed at 7:18 p.m. PUBLIC SPEAKIGN: i The public speaking portion of the meeting was opened to the public for comment at 7:19 p.m. No one came forward and it was closed at 7:20 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The City Council minutes dated March 21, 2022 were approved at the request of Councilor Vidot under suspension. , COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: ~ The following communication was read from City Manager Thomas G. Ambrosino.
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“No one came forward to speak and it was closed at 7:18 p.m. PUBLIC SPEAKIGN: i The public speaking portion of the meeting was opened to the public for comment at 7:19 p.m. No one came forward and it was closed at 7:20 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The City Council minutes dated March 21, 2022 were approved at the request of Councilor Vidot under suspension. , COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: ~ The following communication was read from City Manager Thomas G. Ambrosino..” (Motion: Vidot)
The Honorable Chelsea City Council Chelsea City Hall 500 Broadway Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150 Re: Approved for School Department to Pay Prior Year Expenses Dear Councilors: I am writing to...
The Honorable Chelsea City Council Chelsea City Hall 500 Broadway Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150 Re: Approved for School Department to Pay Prior Year Expenses Dear Councilors: I am writing to request approval for the School Department to Pay Prior Year Expenses Dear Councilors: I am writing to request approval for the School Department to pay certain prior year expenses from : current FY22 Budget.
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“The Honorable Chelsea City Council Chelsea City Hall 500 Broadway Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150 Re: Approved for School Department to Pay Prior Year Expenses Dear Councilors: I am writing to request approval for the School Department to Pay Prior Year Expenses Dear Councilors: I am writing to request approval for the School Department to pay certain prior year expenses from : current FY22 Budget..”
Home rule order: Homeowners in the City of Chelsea have been burdened with high sewer and water rates due to escalating MWRA charges and the need to upgrade obsolete water and sewer infrastructure...
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt by roll call failed to carry on a
Yes: Lopez, Recupero, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, VidotNo: Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, Robinson, Vega
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt by roll call failed to carry on a 5-5-1-0 vote. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Taylor, Lopez, and Vidot. Voting no were Councilors Robinson, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, and DeJesus. Councilor J. Garcia was absent..” (Motion: Recupero)
BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Chelsea, as follows: That a petition to the General Court, accompanied by a bill for a special law relating to the City of Chelsea be filed with...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, Vega, VidotNo: TaylorThe minutes name the other councilors and give only the number voting no (1); the councilor voting no is the other councilor present (Todd Taylor).
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 9-1-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, Vidot, and De Jesus. Voting no Councilor Taylor. Councilor J. Garcia was absent..” (Motion: Robinson) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $147,750 from Free Cash to the Bunker Hill Community College Scholarship Program Expense Account #7400-578080 to provide tuition...
SECOND READINGS: The following five orders were adopted at the request of Councilor Brown by roll call. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“SECOND READINGS: The following five orders were adopted at the request of Councilor Brown by roll call. The roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, Vidot, and De Jesus. Councilor J. Garcia was absent..” (Motion: Brown)
Refer to committee: Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $147,750 from Free Cash to the Bunker Hill Community College Scholarship Program Expense Account #7400-578080 to...
The amendment that was offered by Councilor Vidot for the $147,750 Scholarship money be held back until the conference was defeated
No: Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Vega, Vidot
From the minutes
“The amendment that was offered by Councilor Vidot for the $147,750 Scholarship money be held back until the conference was defeated 0-10-1-0. Voting no were Councilors Recupero, T, Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, Vidot, and De Jesus. Councilor J. Garcia was absent..”
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,000 in Free Cash to the FY22 DPW Streets and Sidewalks Street Signs Account #0142252-546500 for new...
The following five orders were approved at the request of Councilor Brown for roll call.
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“The following five orders were approved at the request of Councilor Brown for roll call..” (Motion: Brown)
The following five orders were approved at the request of Councilor Brown for roll call. The roll call was
The minutes give the count but do not say whether the motion passed; the result shown follows the count (10-0).
From the minutes
“The following five orders were approved at the request of Councilor Brown for roll call. The roll call was 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T, Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, Vidot, and De Jesus. Councilor J. Garcia was absent..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorizes the appropriation of $35,000 in Free Cash to the FY22 DPW Structures and Grounds Overtime Account #0147051-510400
The following three orders were approved by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, Lopez, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Vega, VidotThe minutes list Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“The following three orders were approved by roll call at the request of Councilor Brown 9-0-1-1. Voting yes were Councilors T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, Vidot, and De Jesus. Councilor J. Garcia was absent and Councilor Recupero recused himself..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $35,000 in Water Retained
The following two orders were approved at the request of Councilor Brown for roll call.
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“The following two orders were approved at the request of Councilor Brown for roll call..” (Motion: Brown)
The following two orders were approved at the request of Councilor Brown for roll call. The roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, VegaThe minutes list Damali Vidot as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“The following two orders were approved at the request of Councilor Brown for roll call. The roll call passed 9-0-1-1. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, and De Jesus. Councilor J. Garcia was absent. Councilor Vidot recused herself..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $25,000.00 in Free Cash to the FY22 Law Department Legal Services Account #0115152-530100
The following four orders were approved at the request of Councilor Brown for roll call.
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“The following four orders were approved at the request of Councilor Brown for roll call..” (Motion: Brown)
The following four orders were approved at the request of Councilor Brown for roll call. The roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, Lopez, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Vega, VidotThe minutes list Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“The following four orders were approved at the request of Councilor Brown for roll call. The roll call passed 9-0-1-1, Voting yes were Councilors T Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, Vidot, and De Jesus. Councilor J. Garcia was absent. Councilor Recupero recused himself..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 20 of the General Laws, the sum of $190,204.91 representing the unexpended portion of the $1,637,095.03 appropriated un the Fiscal Year 2018 Capital...
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, Vidot, and De Jesus. Councilor J. Garcia was absent..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the sum of $150,000 representing the unexpended portion of the $150,000 appropriated from Stabilization Funds under the Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Improvement Plan for the Williams Middle...
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, Vidot, and De Jesus. Councilor J. Garcia was absent..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the sum of $145,346.50 representing the unexpended portion of the $303,000 appropriated from Free Cash under the Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Improvement Plan for the Early Learning Center...
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, Vidot, and De Jesus. Councilor J. Garcia was absent..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the sum of $526,114 representing the unexpended portion of the $526,114 appropriated from Free Cash and Stabilization under the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Improvement Plan for the MCB...
A motion from Councillor Brown to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councillor Brown to adopt by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, Vidot, and De Jesus, Councilor J. Garcia was absent..”
Request that the Traffic and Parking Commission look into placing a stop sign on the corner of Parker Street and Clark Avenue and Cary Avenue and Clark Avenue.
A motion from Councilor T. Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor T. Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Tanairi Garcia)
Request that the City Manager instruct DPW to paint over the crosswalk on the four-way intersection on Tudor Street and Cary Avenue.
A motion from Councilor T. Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor T. Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Tanairi Garcia)
Request that a Subcommittee on Conference to discuss Problem Properties throughout the City of
The following order was introduced by Councilors De Jesus and Tanairi Garcia, A motion from Councilor De Jesus to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“The following order was introduced by Councilors De Jesus and Tanairi Garcia, A motion from Councilor De Jesus to adopt under suspension was adopted..”
Request that the City Manager instruct the HR Department to make sure that they put onto the water bill the time that senior citizens can apply for the tax write-off program.
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 instruct the utility companies or a company that does work within the city streets to put better posting of when the job is being done and put signs telling residents...
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 building a community center.
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 building a parking garage for the benefit of the residents and business in the City of Chelsea.
A motion from Councilor Recupero fo adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero fo adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request that the City Manager look into a way of notifying the residents of important events, not only through the internet or the Chelsea record (i.e. electric billboard).
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 to ask Demoulas Supermarkets, Inc. and Home Depot to pick up carts left all over the City. .
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)
Request that the City Manager respond to the order from June 21, 2021 requesting that the City Manager look into creating a Park and Recreation Department.
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 instruct the DPW Director to add road markings to indicate double lanes for automobiles on Hawthorne Street, from Central Avenue all the way to Broadway near City Hall.
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)
Request that the City manager instruct DPW Director to send the electrical company to fix the ornamental light that is not working on the corner of Central Avenue and Hawthorne Street near la...
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)
Request that the City Manager instruct DPW Director to contact the electrical company to fix all the lights that are not working on Eastern Avenue from Central Avenue all the way to...
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)
Request that the City Manager instruct the DPW Director to fill all the potholes around 14 Bloomingdale : Street. ;
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)
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted. ' Request, that the City Manager update the Council on the following projects: 1.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted. ' Request, that the City Manager update the Council on the following projects: 1..” (Motion: Robinson)
Request that the City Manager update the City Council on police and fire appointments.
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 the City Manager provide an update on the number of water meters replaced and how many are left to replace.
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)
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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