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June 5, 2023
17 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Melinda Vega and Norieliz DeJesus arrived late (marked LATE on the roll call).
Present: Brian Hatleberg, Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Todd Taylor, Melinda Vega, Norieliz DeJesus, Enio Lopez, Giovanni Recupero, Tanairi Garcia, Calvin Brown
Absent: Judith Garcia
Every vote, in order
Resolution: the Chelsea City Council recognizes June 19, 2023 as "Juneteenth" and continues to support the nationwide celebration of Juneteenth to provide an opportunity for the people of the...
A motion to adopt unanimously under suspension was made by Eo ony Councilor Brown and was adopted. = opal Poo RESOLUTION me) Juneteenth nm rae jo) mm , WHEREAS, News of the end of slavery did not reach the frontier areas of the United States, particularly the State of Texas and other Southwestern States, until months after the conclusion of the Civil War – more than 2 % years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the : Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863; and WHEREAS, On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved were free; and WHEREAS, African Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19, : commonly known as "Juneteenth Independence Day", as inspiration and encouragement for } future generations; and WHEREAS, Juneteenth Independence Day began as a holiday in the State of Texas, with official observations taking place in the Cities of Austin and Houston by 1867; and WHEREAS, Celebrations of Juneteenth declined after many states began passing Jim Crow Laws, disenfranchising African Americans and restricting their ability to participate in the political process; and .
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From the minutes
“A motion to adopt unanimously under suspension was made by Eo ony Councilor Brown and was adopted. = opal Poo RESOLUTION me) Juneteenth nm rae jo) mm , WHEREAS, News of the end of slavery did not reach the frontier areas of the United States, particularly the State of Texas and other Southwestern States, until months after the conclusion of the Civil War – more than 2 % years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the : Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863; and WHEREAS, On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved were free; and WHEREAS, African Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19, : commonly known as "Juneteenth Independence Day", as inspiration and encouragement for } future generations; and WHEREAS, Juneteenth Independence Day began as a h.”
Approve the minutes of the May 9, 2023 meeting
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ID#: 23M21 - The minutes of the City Council Sub-Committee on Conference (FY21 Audit) dated May 9", 2023 were approved at the request of Councilor Hatleberg under suspension.
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From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ID#: 23M21 - The minutes of the City Council Sub-Committee on Conference (FY21 Audit) dated May 9", 2023 were approved at the request of Councilor Hatleberg under suspension..” (Motion: Hatleberg)
Amendment: Approve the minutes of the May 9, 2023 meeting
ID#: 23M22 – The minutes of the Public Hearing (Proposed amendment to Chelsea Zoning Ordinance, Section 34-111 Community Improvement Trust Fund) dated May 22"4, 2023, were approved at the request of Councilor Brown under suspension.
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From the minutes
“ID#: 23M22 – The minutes of the Public Hearing (Proposed amendment to Chelsea Zoning Ordinance, Section 34-111 Community Improvement Trust Fund) dated May 22"4, 2023, were approved at the request of Councilor Brown under suspension..” (Motion: Brown)
Approve the minutes of the May 9, 2023 meeting
ID#: 23M23 – The minutes of the Regular Meeting dated May 22", 2023, were approved at the request of Councilor Brown under suspension.
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“ID#: 23M23 – The minutes of the Regular Meeting dated May 22", 2023, were approved at the request of Councilor Brown under suspension..” (Motion: Brown)
Adopt, as amended, unanimously under suspension
An amendment was adopted to add on the last sentence "and a mix of housing, including workforce development and homeownership opportunities." A motion to adopt, as amended, unanimously under suspension was made Councilor Vidot and was adopted.
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From the minutes
“An amendment was adopted to add on the last sentence "and a mix of housing, including workforce development and homeownership opportunities." A motion to adopt, as amended, unanimously under suspension was made Councilor Vidot and was adopted..”
Order: the Chelsea City Council hereby approves a Waiver of Residency pursuant to Charter Section 9-5
Councilor Brown moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order was adopted by a vote of
From the minutes
“Councilor Brown moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order was adopted by a vote of 10-0-1-0. Voting "Yes" were Councilors Brown, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, De Jesus, Hatleberg, Vega and Taylor. Absent was Councilor J. Garcia..” (Motion: Brown)
Adopt unanimously under suspension
A motion to adopt unanimously under suspension was made by Councilor Recupero and was adopted.
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“A motion to adopt unanimously under suspension was made by Councilor Recupero and was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Councilor Hatleberg objected and moved for a Roll Call vote. The Order was defeated
Councilor Hatleberg objected and moved for a Roll Call vote. The Order was defeated
Yes: Lopez, Recupero, Tanairi Garcia, TaylorNo: Brown, DeJesus, Hatleberg, Robinson, Vega, Vidot
From the minutes
“Councilor Hatleberg objected and moved for a Roll Call vote. The Order was defeated 4-6-1-0. Voting "Yes" were Councilors T. Garcia, Lopez, Recupero and Taylor. Voting "No" were Councilors Brown, Robinson, Vidot, De Jesus, Hatleberg and Vega. Absent was Councilor Ordered, requesting the Acting City Manager look into the possibility of 7 providing all municipal employees the ability to use FMLA..”
Adopt unanimously under suspension
A motion to adopt unanimously under suspension was made by Councilor Lopez and was adopted.
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“A motion to adopt unanimously under suspension was made by Councilor Lopez and was adopted..” (Motion: Lopez)
A motion to adopt unanimously under suspension was made by Councilor Lopez and was adopted.
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“A motion to adopt unanimously under suspension was made by Councilor Lopez and was adopted..” (Motion: Lopez)
Order: the Acting City Manager and DPW Commissioner provide an explanation as to the metal plates currently staged on the ground on Gerrish Avenue, and when they are expected to be removed
A motion to adopt unanimously under suspension was made by Councilor Lopez and was adopted.
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“A motion to adopt unanimously under suspension was made by Councilor Lopez and was adopted..” (Motion: Lopez)
Order: the City of Chelsea accepts the fourth paragraph of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 5B, which provides for the dedication, without further appropriation, of all, or a...
Councilor : Hatleberg moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order passed
From the minutes
“Councilor : Hatleberg moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order passed 10-0-1-0. Voting "Yes" were Councilors Brown, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, De Jesus, Hatleberg, Vega and Taylor, Absent was Councilor J. Garcia..”
Resolution: pursuant to MGL C.44 Section 70, the City of Chelsea, by vote of its City Council, authorizes the Chelsea School Superintendent as the representative of the Local Education Agency...
Councilor Hatleberg moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order passed
From the minutes
“Councilor Hatleberg moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order passed 10-0-1-0. Voting "Yes" were Councilors Brown, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, De Jesus, Hatleberg, Vega and Taylor. Absent was Councilor J. Garcia..” (Motion: Hatleberg)
Adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order
Councilor Hatleberg moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order passed
From the minutes
“Councilor Hatleberg moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order passed 10-0-1-0. Voting "Yes" were Councilors Brown, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, De Jesus, Hatleberg, Vega and Taylor. Absent was Councilor J. Garcia..” (Motion: Hatleberg)
ID#: 23F63 – The following Order was introduced by Council President Robinson, Councilor : Hatleberg moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order passed
From the minutes
“ID#: 23F63 – The following Order was introduced by Council President Robinson, Councilor : Hatleberg moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order passed 10-0-1-0. Voting "Yes" were Councilors Brown, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, De Jesus, Hatleberg, Vega and Taylor. Absent was Councilor J. Garcia..”
Councilor Hatleberg moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order passed
From the minutes
“Councilor Hatleberg moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order passed 10-0-1-0. Voting "Yes" were Councilors Brown, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, De Jesus, Hatleberg, Vega and Taylor. Absent was Councilor J. Garcia..” (Motion: Hatleberg)
Order: the City appropriations and assessments in the General Fund are to be financed in part by Certified Free Cash of the City of Chelsea as follows: Free Cash in the amount of $253,835.00...
Order Concerning Appropriations for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023 Water Enterprise Fund Ordered, that the following sums, designated as appropriations, are hereby appropriated in the Water Enterprise Fund of the City of Chelsea as follows: Operations & Maintenance Salaries Expenses Capital , Total Appropriations Appropriations Appropriations Water Enterprise 684,806 7,478,856 1,459,817 9,623,479 ID#: 23F65 ~ The following Order was introduced by Council President Robinson, Councilor Hatleberg moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order passed
From the minutes
“Councilor Hatleberg moved to adopt by Roll Call vote. The Order passed 10-0-1-0. Voting "Yes" were Councilors Brown, T. Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Recupero, Vidot, De Jesus, Hatleberg, Vega and Taylor. Absent was Councilor J. Garcia..” (Motion: Hatleberg)
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