MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
February 6, 2023
14 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Brian Hatleberg, Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Todd Taylor, Norieliz DeJesus, Enio Lopez, Giovanni Recupero, Tanairi Garcia, Calvin Brown
Absent: Melinda Vega, Judith Garcia
Every vote, in order
Resolution: the Chelsea City Council hereby recognizes February as Black History Month and wishes to thank the Lewis H. Latimer Society and "Chelsea's Black Community One Strong Voice for their...
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted. ey p=) an RESOLUTION Meee im era ne a Pips iy) : i ee re Black History Month totes hs aioe TS WHEREAS, in 1926, Carter G. Woodson, the child of slave parents, established "Negro histof Week a abe ng to celebrate and study the accomplishments of African Americans; and 9 –~ a ro WHEREAS THIS EVENT EVOLVED INTO Black History Month in the United States, a country of Kitican Americans; and WHEREAS, as Carter G Woodson valued education and believed that it was never too late to learn, it is beneficial for all Americans to continue to learn about the heritage and the experience of all Americans; and WHEREAS, it is through learning that we became enlightened and come to understand each other more clearly; and : WHEREAS, Lewis H, Latimer Society continues to play a significant role in presenting Black History and Cultural Celebrations and Programming to our Community, WHEREAS, the Chelsea Black Community will be presenting the following programs; Tuesday, February 7, The Black History Month Art and History Exhibits will be at the Chelsea City hall Art Gallery between 4:00-6PM.
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“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted. ey p=) an RESOLUTION Meee im era ne a Pips iy) : i ee re Black History Month totes hs aioe TS WHEREAS, in 1926, Carter G. Woodson, the child of slave parents, established "Negro histof Week a abe ng to celebrate and study the accomplishments of African Americans; and 9 –~ a ro WHEREAS THIS EVENT EVOLVED INTO Black History Month in the United States, a country of Kitican Americans; and WHEREAS, as Carter G Woodson valued education and believed that it was never too late to learn, it is beneficial for all Americans to continue to learn about the heritage and the experience of all Americans; and WHEREAS, it is through learning that we became enlightened and come to understand each other more clearly; and : WHEREAS, Lewis H, Latimer Society continues to play a significant role in presenting Black History and Cultural Celebr.” (Motion: Brown)
Resolution: the Chelsea City Council hereby recognizes the work that the Lewis Latimer Society performs on a regular basis, and especially the work with the Museum of Science bringing the Beacon...
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)
Resolution: On Monday January 16,2023 students from Chelsea Public Schools celebrated the life of Reverend Dr
A motion from Councilor Taylor to wave the reading and adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Taylor to wave the reading and adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Taylor)
Approve the minutes of the January 23, 2023 meeting
Resident of Chelsea, spoke in favor of the distribution of money for the Community Land Trust The public speaking portion closed at 7:24 p.m. Approval of Minutes: 1D#23M12- The minutes of the City Council Meeting held on January 23, 2023 were approved at the request of Councilor Brown under suspension.
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“Resident of Chelsea, spoke in favor of the distribution of money for the Community Land Trust The public speaking portion closed at 7:24 p.m. Approval of Minutes: 1D#23M12- The minutes of the City Council Meeting held on January 23, 2023 were approved at the request of Councilor Brown under suspension..” (Motion: Brown)
The Hanorable Chelsea City Council Chelsea City Hall 500 Broadway Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150 Re: Correction to Mill Creek Appropriation from General Stabilization Fund Dear Councilors: am...
The Hanorable Chelsea City Council Chelsea City Hall 500 Broadway Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150 Re: Correction to Mill Creek Appropriation from General Stabilization Fund Dear Councilors: am writing to request a rescission of the financial order adopted September 26, 2022 in the amount of $539,200 for the Mill Creek illicit Discharge and Detection and Elimination Plan, and to propose a new appropriation order for this same project.
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“The Hanorable Chelsea City Council Chelsea City Hall 500 Broadway Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150 Re: Correction to Mill Creek Appropriation from General Stabilization Fund Dear Councilors: am writing to request a rescission of the financial order adopted September 26, 2022 in the amount of $539,200 for the Mill Creek illicit Discharge and Detection and Elimination Plan, and to propose a new appropriation order for this same project..”
Adopt by roll call
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt by roll call passed 9-0-2-0, Voting yes were Councilors Brown, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, DeJesus, Hatleberg, and Taylor. Absent were Councilor J. Garcia and Vega. } Whereas, the City Council has received notice of Thomas G. Ambrosino's pending resignation from the position of City Manager; Whereas, the City Charter on January 9, 2023 pursuant to Section 4-5 appointed Edward Keefe Acting Interim) City Manager; : Whereas, the City Council on January 17,2023, INA SUBCOMMITTEE WITH Mr. Keefe in attendance reviewed and discussed the terms and conditions of his appointment and employment as Acting City Manager; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY ORDERED, that 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 the Terms and .” (Motion: Recupero)
Order: the Council act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the awarding of grant funding to FY2022 community preservation projects, in accordance with MGL Chapter 44B, Section...
A motion from Councilor T. Garcia to adopt by roll call passed
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“A motion from Councilor T. Garcia to adopt by roll call passed 9-0-2-0. Voting yes were Councilors Brown, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, DeJesus, Hatleberg and Taylor. Absent were Councilors J. Garcia and Vega..” (Motion: Tanairi Garcia)
Order: the Sub-Committee on Finance meet to review the management, audit report, and CAFR received in December of 2022. 1D#:2342
A motion from Councilor Hatleberg to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Hatleberg to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Hatleberg)
Order: the Department of Public Works and/all construction projects that are to interrupt water services or any other vital public service notify abutters in writing and via social media at least...
A motion from Councilor DeJesus to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor DeJesus to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: DeJesus)
Order: the Acting City Manager instruct DPW to place crosswalk signs on Crest Avenue near all entry/exit of the Soldiers Home
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)
Rescind the order that
A motion to rescind the order that was adopted September 26,2022 by roll call passed
The minutes give the count as 9-0-2-0 and name 8 of the councilors voting yes; the 9 yes votes are all the councilors present for the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion to rescind the order that was adopted September 26,2022 by roll call passed 9-0-2-0. Voting yes were Councilors Brown, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Vidot, DeJesus, Hatleberg and Taylor. Councilors J. Garcia and Melinda Vega were absent..” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Request that the Interim City manager Ned Keefe, give council an update on the grants that were recently allocated to the Sport Leagues in Chelsea
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request that the Interim City Manager Ned Keefe give the City Council an update on the recent grants that the Summer Camp Programs received
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request that the Interim City manager Ned Keefe give the City Council an update regarding the demolition of the American Biltrite Building and the Innes Complex in the area of Willow Street...
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
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