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May 9, 2022
31 recorded votes, 28 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The Members Present list does not include Richard Dell Isola, Jimmy Le and Vivian Nguyen, who are counted absent.
Present: Irene Cardillo, Alfred Lattanzi, Anthony DiPierro, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Wayne A. Matewsky, Stephanie Smith
Absent: Richard Dell Isola, Jimmy Le, Vivian Nguyen
Every vote, in order
Communications from His Honor the Mayor
Favorable Action — Order: An order accepting 18 sworn weighers from Exelon Generation at 18 Rover Street
2. C©0229-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order accepting 18 sworn weighers from Exelon Generation at 18 Rover Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo
Yes: DiPierro, Hanlon, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“2. C©0229-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order accepting 18 sworn weighers from Exelon Generation at 18 Rover Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the Everett Fire Department:Shayne Mahoney, Marc Concannon, Eric Crafts, Dylan...
3. C©0232-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the Everett Fire Department:Shayne Mahoney, Marc Concannon, Eric Crafts, Dylan D'Ambrosio, Robert Colameta, Daniel Concannon, Robert Crafts MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] , Cardillo, DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“3. C©0232-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the Everett Fire Department:Shayne Mahoney, Marc Concannon, Eric Crafts, Dylan D'Ambrosio, Robert Colameta, Daniel Concannon, Robert Crafts MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] , Cardillo, DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Order: An order to transfer and appropriate $2,000,000 from the Budgetary Fund Balance into the Fire Department's Overtime Account
4. C0248-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order to transfer and appropriate $2,000,000 from the Budgetary Fund Balance into the Fire Department's Overtime Account MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] . Cardillo, DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“4. C0248-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order to transfer and appropriate $2,000,000 from the Budgetary Fund Balance into the Fire Department's Overtime Account MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] . Cardillo, DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Stephanie Martins)
Postpone — Order: An order to appropriate $765,000 by borrowing for the following school items: Reconfigure central storage at Everett High School $400,000
5. C0249-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order to appropriate $765,000 by borrowing for the following school items: Reconfigure central storage at Everett High School $400,000. Reconfigure health center space at the Keverian School $300,000. Reconfigure the library at the Lafayette School $65,000. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“5. C0249-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order to appropriate $765,000 by borrowing for the following school items: Reconfigure central storage at Everett High School $400,000. Reconfigure health center space at the Keverian School $300,000. Reconfigure the library at the Lafayette School $65,000. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending confirmation of the promotions of Everett Fire Lieutenant Michael Baldwin to Captain and Everett Firefighter Private Craig Hardy to Lieutenant
6. C0250-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending confirmation of the promotions of Everett Fire Lieutenant Michael Baldwin to Captain and Everett Firefighter Private Craig Hardy to Lieutenant. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] . Cardillo, DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“6. C0250-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending confirmation of the promotions of Everett Fire Lieutenant Michael Baldwin to Captain and Everett Firefighter Private Craig Hardy to Lieutenant. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] . Cardillo, DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Stephanie Martins)
Petitions and Licenses
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a junk dealer/collector license for Second St Iron & Metals at 285 Second Street
7. C©0230-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a junk dealer/collector license for Second St Iron & Metals at 285 Second Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo
Yes: DiPierro, Hanlon, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“7. C©0230-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a junk dealer/collector license for Second St Iron & Metals at 285 Second Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a junk dealer/collector license for Schnitzer NE at 69 Rover Street
8. C0231-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a junk dealer/collector license for Schnitzer NE at 69 Rover Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo
Yes: DiPierro, Hanlon, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“8. C0231-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a junk dealer/collector license for Schnitzer NE at 69 Rover Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor dealer license for Malden Auto Repair & Sales at 80 Tremont Street
9. C0239-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor dealer license for Malden Auto Repair & Sales at 80 Tremont Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo
Yes: DiPierro, Hanlon, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“9. C0239-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor dealer license for Malden Auto Repair & Sales at 80 Tremont Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal the following licenses for Gold 'n' Oldies at 2044 Revere Beach Parkway: Second Hand Dealer's, Antique, Precious Metals
10. C0242-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting the renewal the following licenses for Gold 'n' Oldies at 2044 Revere Beach Parkway: Second Hand Dealer's, Antique, Precious Metals MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo
Yes: DiPierro, Hanlon, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“10. C0242-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting the renewal the following licenses for Gold 'n' Oldies at 2044 Revere Beach Parkway: Second Hand Dealer's, Antique, Precious Metals MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)
Committee Reports
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting a new mechanical repair license for Everett Auto Transmission Service Inc. at 556 Ferry Street
11. C0218-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting a new mechanical repair license for Everett Auto Transmission Service Inc. at 556 Ferry Street. This item came out of committee favorably. The new owner will have auto repair mechanical and body shop licences transfered into his name. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo
Yes: DiPierro, Hanlon, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“11. C0218-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting a new mechanical repair license for Everett Auto Transmission Service Inc. at 556 Ferry Street. This item came out of committee favorably. The new owner will have auto repair mechanical and body shop licences transfered into his name. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Unfinished Business
Refer — Resolution: That the administration/CFO discuss this year's Mass Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Grant application requests
13. C0132-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration/CFO discuss this year's Mass Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Grant application requests. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“13. C0132-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration/CFO discuss this year's Mass Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Grant application requests. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the Planning /Director/Administration appear at the next GOPS committee meeting to discuss the process for holding developers accountable for the...
14. C0156-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Planning /Director/Administration appear at the next GOPS committee meeting to discuss the process for holding developers accountable for the affordable units that they commit to. Planning Director Lattanzi stated that there will be an ordinance change proposal coming before the Council soon to require developers of these properties to provide annual reports. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“14. C0156-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Planning /Director/Administration appear at the next GOPS committee meeting to discuss the process for holding developers accountable for the affordable units that they commit to. Planning Director Lattanzi stated that there will be an ordinance change proposal coming before the Council soon to require developers of these properties to provide annual reports. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Michael Marchese)
Refer — Resolution: A resolution requesting that the administration provide information on the current resources available to address homelessness in the City of Everett
15. C0169-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Vivian Nguyen, Councilor Irene M. Cardillo, Councilor Stephanie Martins A resolution requesting that the administration provide information on the current resources available to address homelessness in the City of Everett. This item was referred to the Administration and 311 to provide Councilor Martins with information regarding resources and calls that have been yielded by 311 in regards to homelessness in Everett. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“15. C0169-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Vivian Nguyen, Councilor Irene M. Cardillo, Councilor Stephanie Martins A resolution requesting that the administration provide information on the current resources available to address homelessness in the City of Everett. This item was referred to the Administration and 311 to provide Councilor Martins with information regarding resources and calls that have been yielded by 311 in regards to homelessness in Everett. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the City implement closed-captioning for City Council Meetings
16. C0205-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr., Stephanie Martins, Anthony DiPierro That the City implement closed-captioning for City Council Meetings. Communications Director Deveney appeared before the Council and stated that the upgrades to the Council video equipment allow for closed captioning, though there is a cost and that recordings that are re-played on the web have closed captioning at this time. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“16. C0205-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr., Stephanie Martins, Anthony DiPierro That the City implement closed-captioning for City Council Meetings. Communications Director Deveney appeared before the Council and stated that the upgrades to the Council video equipment allow for closed captioning, though there is a cost and that recordings that are re-played on the web have closed captioning at this time. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the Administration/Inspectional Services/Clerk's Office provide an update on the implementation of the Plastic Bag Ban set to take effect in April
17. ©C0207-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Administration/Inspectional Services/Clerk's Office provide an update on the implementation of the Plastic Bag Ban set to take effect in April. Assistant Solicitor Slattery sent a letter tha the City Clerk read, stating what the City will be doing to educate the businesses about the new plastic bag ordinance. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“17. ©C0207-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Administration/Inspectional Services/Clerk's Office provide an update on the implementation of the Plastic Bag Ban set to take effect in April. Assistant Solicitor Slattery sent a letter tha the City Clerk read, stating what the City will be doing to educate the businesses about the new plastic bag ordinance. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)
Ordain — Ordinance: An ordinance addressing vacancies in the offices of the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk Councilor Martins and DiPierro made amendments to subsections, changing the...
18. C0211-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith An ordinance addressing vacancies in the offices of the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk Councilor Martins and DiPierro made amendments to subsections, changing the timeframe to post a job from 2 weeks to 4 weeks and to require the city to post a job opening in all local newspapers instead of one local newspaper. Also, there was an amendment to require the a Council Committee of the Whole to interview candidates for the position of City Clerk instead of the Committee on Legislative Affairs to interview candidates and report to the Council. The Ordinance was ordained as amended. MOTION: Ordain MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo
Yes: DiPierro, Hanlon, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“18. C0211-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith An ordinance addressing vacancies in the offices of the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk Councilor Martins and DiPierro made amendments to subsections, changing the timeframe to post a job from 2 weeks to 4 weeks and to require the city to post a job opening in all local newspapers instead of one local newspaper. Also, there was an amendment to require the a Council Committee of the Whole to interview candidates for the position of City Clerk instead of the Committee on Legislative Affairs to interview candidates and report to the Council. The Ordinance was ordained as amended. MOTION: Ordain MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Favorable Action — A petition from National Grid and Verizon requesting a grant of location as well as permission to erect and maintain poles and wires in accordance with Plan # 30546042 Garland...
19. C0213-22 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition from National Grid and Verizon requesting a grant of location as well as permission to erect and maintain poles and wires in accordance with Plan # 30546042 Garland Street The petition was denied and the Council requested that if the company needs to erect this pole, that they work witht he neighbor that spoke against the petition to see where the best location would be that does not interfere wioth her driveway. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 7] AYES: NAYS: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon AWAY: Cardillo
No: DiPierro, Hanlon, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo as “away” for this vote. The minutes print “Passed” on the result line, but the count is 0 yes to 7 no, so the motion did not carry; it is shown as failed.
From the minutes
“19. C0213-22 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition from National Grid and Verizon requesting a grant of location as well as permission to erect and maintain poles and wires in accordance with Plan # 30546042 Garland Street The petition was denied and the Council requested that if the company needs to erect this pole, that they work witht he neighbor that spoke against the petition to see where the best location would be that does not interfere wioth her driveway. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 7] AYES: NAYS: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon AWAY: Cardillo.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Resolution: That the administration share what the process is for local organizations to apply for CDBG funds through the city
20. C0217-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration share what the process is for local organizations to apply for CDBG funds through the city Referred to the Government Operations Committee MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“20. C0217-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration share what the process is for local organizations to apply for CDBG funds through the city Referred to the Government Operations Committee MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the Mayor, City Solicitor, Chief Financial Officer, & City Clerk appear at the next meeting to discuss the $180,000 overpayment on longevity to His...
21. C0227-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the Mayor, City Solicitor, Chief Financial Officer, & City Clerk appear at the next meeting to discuss the $180,000 overpayment on longevity to His Honor the Mayor. Councilor Marchese asked CFO Demas how the Mayor got to received $40,000 a year in longevity and he stated that is how the ordinance was interpreted. Councilor Marchese stated that was not the intent and that the Mayor should have informed the Council if he thought that the ordinance was not what he was supposed to get. He stated the Mayor asked for longevity, he knew that he was supposed to get a certain amount, the equivalent of $2,500 per year and when he received more he should have told someone that it was being interpreted differently than approved. Councilor marchese asked Clerk Cornelio to appear and asked him what he knew of the ordinance. Clerk Cornelio stated that this ordinance was drafted by then Clerk Matarazzo in conjunction with Councilor Hanlon and Assistant Clerk Cornelio. The Clerk stated that it was intended to give the Mayor $10,000 at the end of a term, or $2,500 per year. This was done after reviewing the ordinances for Department Heads which max of at $1,700 per year and what the Superintendent of Schools was making which was between $3,500 and $4,000. Councilor Hanlon chose to make it $2,500 or $10,000 at the end of a term which would be an amount between the Department Heads and the Superintendent of Schools Longevity payment.
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“21. C0227-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the Mayor, City Solicitor, Chief Financial Officer, & City Clerk appear at the next meeting to discuss the $180,000 overpayment on longevity to His Honor the Mayor. Councilor Marchese asked CFO Demas how the Mayor got to received $40,000 a year in longevity and he stated that is how the ordinance was interpreted. Councilor Marchese stated that was not the intent and that the Mayor should have informed the Council if he thought that the ordinance was not what he was supposed to get. He stated the Mayor asked for longevity, he knew that he was supposed to get a certain amount, the equivalent of $2,500 per year and when he received more he should have told someone that it was being interpreted differently than approved. Councilor marchese asked Clerk Cornelio to appear and asked him what he knew of the ordinance. Clerk Cornelio stated that this ordinance was drafted by then Clerk Matarazzo in conjunction with Councilor Hanlon and Assistant Clerk Cornelio. The Clerk stated that it was intended to give the Mayor $10,000 at the end of a term, or $2,500 per year. This was done after reviewing the ordinances for Department Heads which max of at $1,700 per year and what the Superintendent of Schools was making which was between $3,500 and $4,000. Councilor Hanlon chose to make it $2,500 or $10,000 at the end of a term which would be an amount between the Department Heads and the Superintendent of Schools Longevity payment. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Anthony DiPierro)
New Business
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That our CFO meet with the Council with a draft of the budget for recommendations before the budget is submitted to the Council for a vote
22. C0234-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That our CFO meet with the Council with a draft of the budget for recommendations before the budget is submitted to the Council for a vote. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0) AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“22. C0234-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That our CFO meet with the Council with a draft of the budget for recommendations before the budget is submitted to the Council for a vote. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0) AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Postpone — Resolution: That the Administration/City Engineer appear at the next meeting to discuss construction hours at the Ferry Street project in response to residents' overnight noise complaints
23. C0235-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Administration/City Engineer appear at the next meeting to discuss construction hours at the Ferry Street project in response to residents' overnight noise complaints. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“23. C0235-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Administration/City Engineer appear at the next meeting to discuss construction hours at the Ferry Street project in response to residents' overnight noise complaints. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)
Postpone — Resolution: That the Legislative Aid/Clerk's Office appear at our next meeting to explain the process of posting our minutes and recent delays
24. C0237-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Legislative Aid/Clerk's Office appear at our next meeting to explain the process of posting our minutes and recent delays. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“24. C0237-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Legislative Aid/Clerk's Office appear at our next meeting to explain the process of posting our minutes and recent delays. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)
MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: To have the City CFO come before us to discuss the budget schedule for FY2023
25. C0238-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith To have the City CFO come before us to discuss the budget schedule for FY2023. The CFO appeared and discussed the process for this years budget. Councilor Smith explained that she was disappointed with the process and how the budget was to be presented and the schedule for budget hearings which will only allow Councilors less than 2 days to review the budget prior to the beginning of the hearings. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“25. C0238-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith To have the City CFO come before us to discuss the budget schedule for FY2023. The CFO appeared and discussed the process for this years budget. Councilor Smith explained that she was disappointed with the process and how the budget was to be presented and the schedule for budget hearings which will only allow Councilors less than 2 days to review the budget prior to the beginning of the hearings. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Postpone — Order: To update the City Council rules in regards to
26. C0240-22 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Jimmy Le, Councilor Michael K. Marchese To update the City Council rules in regards to Rule 10.(Public Participation) MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“26. C0240-22 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Jimmy Le, Councilor Michael K. Marchese To update the City Council rules in regards to Rule 10.(Public Participation) MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Refer — Resolution: That the City Council consider taking part on the ALICE training offered by the Everett Police Department
27. C0241-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the City Council consider taking part on the ALICE training offered by the Everett Police Department Referred to the President to work with Council members to provide a training for all members. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“27. C0241-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the City Council consider taking part on the ALICE training offered by the Everett Police Department Referred to the President to work with Council members to provide a training for all members. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Favorable Action — Order: An order addressing changes to the Legislative Code in regards to paid holiday schedule
28. C0243-22 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith An order addressing changes to the Legislative Code in regards to paid holiday schedule MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo
Yes: DiPierro, Hanlon, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“28. C0243-22 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith An order addressing changes to the Legislative Code in regards to paid holiday schedule MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: [7 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Refer — Resolution: That a representative of the Police Department and of the management company or owners of The Glendale Square Shopping Plaza appear before the Committee on Government...
29. C0244-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Anthony DiPierro, Councilor Alfred J. Lattanzi That a representative of the Police Department and of the management company or owners of The Glendale Square Shopping Plaza appear before the Committee on Government Operations, Public Safety and Public Service to address the public concern of excessive loitering on the property MOTION: Refer MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“29. C0244-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Anthony DiPierro, Councilor Alfred J. Lattanzi That a representative of the Police Department and of the management company or owners of The Glendale Square Shopping Plaza appear before the Committee on Government Operations, Public Safety and Public Service to address the public concern of excessive loitering on the property MOTION: Refer MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Refer — Resolution: That the administration consider using a single vendor for all vending machines located on city property and in city-controlled buildings
30. C0246-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the administration consider using a single vendor for all vending machines located on city property and in city-controlled buildings MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“30. C0246-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the administration consider using a single vendor for all vending machines located on city property and in city-controlled buildings MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Resolution: That the CFO provide the City Council with the true budget of the Wellness Center and identify who receives the proceeds from the vending machines located at the Wellness Center
31. C0247-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the CFO provide the City Council with the true budget of the Wellness Center and identify who receives the proceeds from the vending machines located at the Wellness Center Referred to the CFO to provide a written response to Councilor Marchese. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“31. C0247-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the CFO provide the City Council with the true budget of the Wellness Center and identify who receives the proceeds from the vending machines located at the Wellness Center Referred to the CFO to provide a written response to Councilor Marchese. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Ordinance: An ordinance authorizing the appointing authority of the City of Everett to appoint police cadets to the Police Department of the city
32. C0251-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Anthony DiPierro, Councilor Stephanie Martins An ordinance authorizing the appointing authority of the City of Everett to appoint police cadets to the Police Department of the city Councilor DiPierro stated that this item needs to be presented as a Home Rule Petition, so the item was referred back to sponsor. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“32. C0251-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Anthony DiPierro, Councilor Stephanie Martins An ordinance authorizing the appointing authority of the City of Everett to appoint police cadets to the Police Department of the city Councilor DiPierro stated that this item needs to be presented as a Home Rule Petition, so the item was referred back to sponsor. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Stephanie Martins)
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