MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
March 27, 2023
15 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Brian Hatleberg, Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Todd Taylor, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Tanairi Garcia, Calvin Brown
Absent: Melinda Vega, Norieliz DeJesus
Every vote, in order
Refer to committee: Sub-Committee Chairperson Brian Hatleberg introduced the following: Please be informed that the Special Sub-Committee to appoint the City Manager Selection Committee has...
Sub-Committee Chairperson Brian Hatleberg introduced the following: Please be informed that the Special Sub-Committee to appoint the City Manager Selection Committee has appointed the following community members to the City Manager Selection Committee: Fidel Maltez Joan Cromwell a Michelle Nadow m= co Juan Vega mF With the following community members appointed as alternates in the event that one of the above pee as unable to serve: Ronee Jennifer Hassell >: ; " ; i : Jonathan Gomez-Pereira Doe Councilor Hatleberg requested a roll call to affirm the appointments. The roll call passed
The minutes give the count (9-0-2-0) without naming the yes voters; it matches the councilors present for the vote, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Sub-Committee Chairperson Brian Hatleberg introduced the following: Please be informed that the Special Sub-Committee to appoint the City Manager Selection Committee has appointed the following community members to the City Manager Selection Committee: Fidel Maltez Joan Cromwell a Michelle Nadow m= co Juan Vega mF With the following community members appointed as alternates in the event that one of the above pee as unable to serve: Ronee Jennifer Hassell >: ; " ; i : Jonathan Gomez-Pereira Doe Councilor Hatleberg requested a roll call to affirm the appointments. The roll call passed 9-0-2-0..” (Motion: Hatleberg) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the minutes
The public hearing closed at 7:23 p.m. Approval of Minutes: iD#; 23M16- The regular meeting of the City Council meeting dated March 20, 2023 were approved at the request of Councilor Brown under suspension.
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From the minutes
“The public hearing closed at 7:23 p.m. Approval of Minutes: iD#; 23M16- The regular meeting of the City Council meeting dated March 20, 2023 were approved at the request of Councilor Brown under suspension..” (Motion: Brown)
Amendment: A motion from Councillor Taylor to accept and file was adopted under suspension. Committee Report: iD# 23CR3- The following committee report was submitted by Councilor Vidot for the...
A motion from Councillor Taylor to accept and file was adopted under suspension. Committee Report: iD# 23CR3- The following committee report was submitted by Councilor Vidot for the sub-committee to ; hire replacement for the City Council's Clerk position, An amendment was further added and approved by rol]
From the minutes
“The following committee report was submitted by Councilor Vidot for the sub-committee to ; hire replacement for the City Council's Clerk position, An amendment was further added and approved by rol] 9-0-2-0 that Mr. Cunningham would take the Roberts Rule Course within 6-months and complete it with a passing score of C and also that the residency walver be approved. Voting yes were Councilors Brown, J. Garcia, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, Hatleberg, and Taylor. Absent were Councilors DeJesus, and Vega..”
Resolution: The City Charter requires the annual adoption of a five year Capital Improvement Program
Councilor Hatleberg moved to adopt by roll call. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“Councilor Hatleberg moved to adopt by roll call. The roll call passed 9-0-2-0, Voting yes were Councilors Brown, J. Garcia, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, Hatleberg, and Taylor. Absent were Councilors DeJesus and Melinda Vega..” (Motion: Hatleberg)
Order: the various capital projects and equipment purchase shown under the heading of Grant Funding on the Schedule attached hereto (the "Schedule"}, and consisting of Miscellaneous Grants...
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 9-0-2-0, Voting yes were Councilors Brown, J. Garcla, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, Hatleberg, and Taylor, Absent were Councilors DeJesus, and Melinda Vega..” (Motion: Hatleberg)
Amendment: the Commonwealth's Legislature granted the City of Chelsea through a Home Rule Petition, the right to establish a Community Impact Fee and Fund
Councllor Hatleberg moved to adopt the Ordinance with the amendment to replace the word "amend" to the word "ada" in Section 14-467, by roll call, The roll call passed
From the minutes
“Councllor Hatleberg moved to adopt the Ordinance with the amendment to replace the word "amend" to the word "ada" in Section 14-467, by roll call, The roll call passed 9-0-2-0. Voting yes were Councilors Brown, J. Garcla, T. Garcla, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, Hatleberg, and Taylor. Absent were Councllors DeJesus and Melinda Vega..”
Adopt under suspension, Councilor Taylor amended it to add Council Priorities, Adopted under suspension, Request, that a subcommittee on conference be held to discuss the direction of the City of...
Councilor Recupero moved to adopt under suspension, Councilor Taylor amended it to add Council Priorities, Adopted under suspension, Request, that a subcommittee on conference be held to discuss the direction of the City of Chelsea.
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“Councilor Recupero moved to adopt under suspension, Councilor Taylor amended it to add Council Priorities, Adopted under suspension, Request, that a subcommittee on conference be held to discuss the direction of the City of Chelsea..” (Motion: Recupero)
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted, Request, that the City Manager instruct the Department of Public Works to paint the speed bumps/tables to make them distinguishable from the asphalt to promote public safety.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted, Request, that the City Manager instruct the Department of Public Works to paint the speed bumps/tables to make them distinguishable from the asphalt to promote public safety..” (Motion: Vidot)
Request that the City Manager provide the City of Chelsea with an evacuation plan in case of an emergency. if there is one In place, please provide a copy. 1D#:2365-
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)
Reconsider: Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted, Request, that the Traffic and Parking Commission reconsider adding a stop sign at the corner of Pear] Street and Essex Street.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted, Request, that the Traffic and Parking Commission reconsider adding a stop sign at the corner of Pear] Street and Essex Street..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request that the Trafflcand Parking Commission consider installing a speed bump in the middle of ! Essex Street, between Shawmut Street and Lynn Street
ID#:2366 The following order was introduced by Councilor Recupero, A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“ID#:2366 The following order was introduced by Councilor Recupero, A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Reconsider: A motion from Councillor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted, Request, that the Traffic and Parking Commission reconsider installing a speed bump at the corner of Essex...
A motion from Councillor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted, Request, that the Traffic and Parking Commission reconsider installing a speed bump at the corner of Essex Street and Lynn Street after the stop sign.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councillor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted, Request, that the Traffic and Parking Commission reconsider installing a speed bump at the corner of Essex Street and Lynn Street after the stop sign..”
Adopt under suspension Councilor Taylor amended It to read In order to Improve customer service, also adopted under suspension, Request, that a Sub-Committee on Conference be held to discuss how...
Councilor Recupero moved to adopt under suspension Councilor Taylor amended It to read In order to Improve customer service, also adopted under suspension, Request, that a Sub-Committee on Conference be held to discuss how the employees of clty hall can improve with providing friendly customer service when interacting with the public.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Councilor Recupero moved to adopt under suspension Councilor Taylor amended It to read In order to Improve customer service, also adopted under suspension, Request, that a Sub-Committee on Conference be held to discuss how the employees of clty hall can improve with providing friendly customer service when interacting with the public..” (Motion: Recupero)
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted, Request, that the City Manager and Traffic & Parking Commission look into implementing handicap parking spaces in the business district on Broadway.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted, Request, that the City Manager and Traffic & Parking Commission look into implementing handicap parking spaces in the business district on Broadway..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request that the City Manager create funding for the City Council office Councilors and staff).to enroll in a course for parliamentary rules, mo The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully...
A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Vidot)
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