MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
November 7, 2022
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Todd Taylor, Melinda Vega, Enio Lopez, Giovanni Recupero, Tanairi Garcia, Calvin Brown
Absent: Norieliz DeJesus, Judith Garcia
Every vote, in order
Resolution: The Council of the City of Chelsea honors and commemorates the life of the latePBuise, mo tes Marshall) Robinson
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: For 26 years, Dr. Eduardo Budge was a primary care physician through MGH Pediatrics in Chelsea and also worked as a Pulmonologist through Cambridge Health Alliance
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilor Vidot and all members of the City Council A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“The following Resolution was introduced by Councilor Vidot and all members of the City Council A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Vidot)
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted. iD#23R4 RESOLUTION Chief Brain Kyes WHEREAS, Chief Brain Kyes has officially announced his retire on October 7", 2022 from the Chelsea Police Department, and WHEREAS, Chief Brian Kyes started his career at the Chelsea Police Department in June of 1987, over 35 years ago, and ; WHEREAS, Chief Brain Kyes was first promoted as Sargent (1994) Lieutenant (1996) Captain (2002) , and then permanent Chief of Police in 2007, and WHEREAS, Chief Keyes worked in this position for 15 years, exemplifying true leadership skills, which , has brought positive recognition throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and made the community of Chelsea very proud of this accomplishments now Therefore be it Resolved; that we the members of the Chelsea City Council on behalf of the entire community wish you success in your new career as U.S, Marshal for the District of Massachusetts, and Thank you for your dedication services and leadership to our community. , Public Speaking: The public speaking portion opened at 7:20 p.m. The following came forward to speak: Rosanne Bongiovanni Green Roots 9 Bell Street, spoke in favor of the 212 Congress Ave. Gift to the City Resident of Congress Ave. spoke in favor of the City accepting 212 Congress Ave. as a gift.
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“The following came forward to speak: Rosanne Bongiovanni Green Roots 9 Bell Street, spoke in favor of the 212 Congress Ave. Gift to the City Resident of Congress Ave. spoke in favor of the City accepting 212 Congress Ave. as a gift..” (Motion: Robinson)
Approve the minutes of the October 3, 2022 meeting
The public speaking portion closed at 7:40 p.m. Approval of the minutes: , The minutes of the City Council meeting held on October 3, 2022 #1D23M3 and the Minutes of October , 17, 2022 #1ID23M4 were approved at the request of Councilor Lopez under suspension.
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“The public speaking portion closed at 7:40 p.m. Approval of the minutes: , The minutes of the City Council meeting held on October 3, 2022 #1D23M3 and the Minutes of October , 17, 2022 #1ID23M4 were approved at the request of Councilor Lopez under suspension..” (Motion: Lopez)
Notice of Residency Waiver
A motion from Councilor Vidot to accept and fil was adopted under suspension.
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“A motion from Councilor Vidot to accept and fil was adopted under suspension..” (Motion: Vidot)
(The City Council originally approved this capital request in the FY23 CIP.) expect to have that transfer request to the City Council sometime in early 2023
(The City Council originally approved this capital request in the FY23 CIP.) expect to have that transfer request to the City Council sometime in early 2023.
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“(The City Council originally approved this capital request in the FY23 CIP.) expect to have that transfer request to the City Council sometime in early 2023..”
Affirm the appointment to fill the vacancy of Administrative Assistant by roll call
A motion from Councilor Robinson to affirm the appointment to fill the vacancy of Administrative Assistant by roll call passed 8-0-2-0-1.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to affirm the appointment to fill the vacancy of Administrative Assistant by roll call passed 8-0-2-0-1..” (Motion: Robinson)
A resolution to file and accept grants with and from the commonwealth of massachusetts, executive office of energy and environmental affairs for the land and water conservation fund grant program...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 8-0-2-0-1.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 8-0-2-0-1..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: The City owns open space known as Bossom Playground, which is located at 50 Bellingham Street an documented as Parcel ID 30-23 on the City Assessors Map
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 8-0-2-0-1.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 8-0-2-0-1..” (Motion: Robinson)
Appointments to the Chelsea Cultural Council
A motion from Councilor Robinson to affirm the appointments by roll call passed 8-0-2-0-1.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to affirm the appointments by roll call passed 8-0-2-0-1..” (Motion: Robinson)
Adopt under suspension and send copy to D.P.W
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension and send copy to D.P.W. was adopted under suspension. iD#23CO11 Request introduced by Councilor Giovanni Recupero Request that the Department of Public Works look into a concerning matter between Shawmut.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension and send copy to D.P.W. was adopted under suspension. iD#23CO11 Request introduced by Councilor Giovanni Recupero Request that the Department of Public Works look into a concerning matter between Shawmut..” (Motion: Recupero)
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted, ID#23C012 Request introduced by Councilor Giovanni Recupero Request that the Traffic and Parking Commission look into putting a Stop sign on Essex Street and Pear! Street.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted, ID#23C012 Request introduced by Councilor Giovanni Recupero Request that the Traffic and Parking Commission look into putting a Stop sign on Essex Street and Pear! Street..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request that the Sub-Committee on Conference be held to discuss the new Trash Regulations that efforts everyone in the community.
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)
Order: Sub-Committee be held to introduce the new Chief of Police & hear of his priorities.
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)
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted. iD#23CO15 Ordered was introduced Councilor Damali Vidot Ordered, that a Sub-Committee on Conference be scheduled to discuss public safety & cleanliness of parks/playgrounds throughout the city.
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“A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted. iD#23CO15 Ordered was introduced Councilor Damali Vidot Ordered, that a Sub-Committee on Conference be scheduled to discuss public safety & cleanliness of parks/playgrounds throughout the city..” (Motion: Vidot)
Order: a meeting of the Sub-Committee On Conference be held to go over the applications submitted by the community members to fill the Vacant Councilor – at - Large position, and discuss the...
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Request that the City Manager and Department of Public Commissioner sends a crew to clean up and cut the overgrown vegetation on both sides of Eastern Ave through Central Avenue all the way to the...
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)
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