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Chelsea City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

January 23, 2023

8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

Present: Brian Hatleberg, Leo Robinson, Todd Taylor, Norieliz DeJesus, Enio Lopez, Calvin Brown

Absent: Damali Vidot, Melinda Vega, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Tanairi Garcia

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes of the January 9, 2023 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The public speaking portion closed at 7:42 p.m. , The minutes of the City Council dated January 9, 2023 were approved at the request of Councilor Brown , under suspension. , .

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From the minutes

“The public speaking portion closed at 7:42 p.m. , The minutes of the City Council dated January 9, 2023 were approved at the request of Councilor Brown , under suspension. , ..” (Motion: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Adopt by roll call

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 6 present

A motion from Councilor Hatleberg to adopt by roll call passed

From the minutes

“A motion from Councilor Hatleberg to adopt by roll call passed 6-0-5-0. Voting yes were Councilors Brown, Lopez, Robinson, DeJesus, Hatleberg, and Taylor. Councilors J. Garcia, T. Garcia, Recupero, Vidot, and Vega were absent. ; ORDERED, that in accordance with M.G.L. Ch..” (Motion: Hatleberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Order: in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 44, Section 65 budget manage procedure whereby costs incurred in FY22 were not paid and are owed to the vendor, and to meet this obligation funds are required...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 6 present

A motion from Councilor Hatleberg to adopt by roll call passed

From the minutes

“A motion from Councilor Hatleberg to adopt by roll call passed 6-0-5-0. Voting yes were Councilors Brown, Lopez, Robinson, DeJesus, Hatleberg, and Taylor. Councilors J. Garcia, T. Garcia, Recupero, Vidot, and Vega were absent..” (Motion: Hatleberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Order: the sum of $5,000,000.00 appropriated from ARPA Funds under the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital improvement Plan for the Cary Avenue Water Sewer and Roadway Reconstruction Project Account...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 6 present

A motion made by Councilor Hatleberg to adopt by roll call passed

From the minutes

“A motion made by Councilor Hatleberg to adopt by roll call passed 6-0-5-0. Voting yes were Councilors Brown, Lopez, Robinson, DeJesus, Hatleberg, and Taylor. Councilors J. Garcia, T. Garcia, Recupero, Vidot, and Vega were absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Order: the City Council of the City of Chelsea will re-issue the job description for the position of Clerk of the City Council as a full time position up to 35 hours with a flexible schedule. 7...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 6 present

A motion from Councilor Hatleberg to adopt by roll passed

From the minutes

“A motion from Councilor Hatleberg to adopt by roll passed 6-0-5-0. Voting yes were Councilors Brown, Lopez, Robinson, DeJesus, Hatleberg and Taylor. Councilors J. Garcia, T. Garcia, Recupero, Vidot, and Vega were absent..” (Motion: Hatleberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Lay on the table: Order: the City Council of the City of Chelsea pursuant to the Charter Sections 1-3 and 4-5 hereby authorize City Council President enter into an employment agreement similar to...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

A motion from Councilor Hatleberg to table until the next scheduled meeting was adopted.

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From the minutes

“A motion from Councilor Hatleberg to table until the next scheduled meeting was adopted..” (Motion: Hatleberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Order: the City Council of the City of Chelsea engage the Collins Center to consult and assist the City Council in the City Manager Search process and the City Council President is authorized to...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 6 present

A motion from Councilor to adopt by roll call passed

From the minutes

“A motion from Councilor to adopt by roll call passed 6-0-5-0, Voting yes were Councilors Brown, Lopez, Robinson, DeJesus, Hatleberg, and Taylor. Councilors J. Garcia, T Garcia Recupero, Vidot, and Vega were absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Order: a Sub-Committee on Conference be held on Monday, January 30", 2023 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Rules and Regulations for the Fiscal Year 2023

Minutes, page 11

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

A motion from Councilor Tay lor to adopt the order under suspension was adopted.

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From the minutes

“A motion from Councilor Tay lor to adopt the order under suspension was adopted..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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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