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Note on these minutes: The Members Present list does not include John F. Hanlon and Stephanie Martins, who are counted absent.
Present: Anthony DiPierro, Michael Marchese, Wayne A. Matewsky, Stephanie Smith, Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Holly Garcia, Peter Pietrantonio, Katy Rogers, Robert Van Campen
Absent: John F. Hanlon, Stephanie Martins
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend a check from the Everett Citizen's Foundation in the amount of $5,240.00 for the purpose of establishing an account to...
2. C0100-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a check from the Everett Citizen's Foundation in the amount of $5,240.00 for the purpose of establishing an account to be used solely by the Everett Recreation Center for expenditures directly related to matters deemed appropriate by the Recreation Center Management staff. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: : Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:
“2. C0100-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a check from the Everett Citizen's Foundation in the amount of $5,240.00 for the purpose of establishing an account to be used solely by the Everett Recreation Center for expenditures directly related to matters deemed appropriate by the Recreation Center Management staff. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: : Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend donations to the 2024 Summer Jobs Program as follows: Malden Transportation $1,000.00, & Dagle Electrical Construction...
5. C0107-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend donations to the 2024 Summer Jobs Program as follows: Malden Transportation $1,000.00, & Dagle Electrical Construction Corp. $1,000.00 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: . Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:
“5. C0107-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend donations to the 2024 Summer Jobs Program as follows: Malden Transportation $1,000.00, & Dagle Electrical Construction Corp. $1,000.00 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: . Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Stephanie Smith)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend donations totaling $195.00 from City of Everett employees during the month of February for the Fire Victims Fund
6. ©0108-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend donations totaling $195.00 from City of Everett employees during the month of February for the Fire Victims Fund. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] . Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: ; Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:
“6. ©0108-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend donations totaling $195.00 from City of Everett employees during the month of February for the Fire Victims Fund. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] . Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: ; Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Stephanie Smith)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept a donation from Home Depot of various materials to assist the Everett High School Carpentry students with building a Storage Unit...
7. ©0109-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to accept a donation from Home Depot of various materials to assist the Everett High School Carpentry students with building a Storage Unit at Glendale Park for the purpose of storing supplies and equipment. The expected value of this donation is $3,500.00 The item was amended to read as President after Councilor VanCampens name. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] . Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: ; Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:
“7. ©0109-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to accept a donation from Home Depot of various materials to assist the Everett High School Carpentry students with building a Storage Unit at Glendale Park for the purpose of storing supplies and equipment. The expected value of this donation is $3,500.00 The item was amended to read as President after Councilor VanCampens name. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] . Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: ; Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Stephanie Smith)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development (now, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable...
8. C0114-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development (now, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities) in the amount of $400,000.00 for the establishment of a City of Everett First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program Zerina Gace the new Affordable Housing Coordinator appeared and explained what the grant was for, stating that 20 people/families will be eligible to receive a grant of $20,000 each to use as a down payment for a home as a first time home buyer. The Grant will be forgiven after 5 years, but the person receiving the funds need to meet certain criteria required by the state grant. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Peter Pietrantonio RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: 2 Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:
“8. C0114-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development (now, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities) in the amount of $400,000.00 for the establishment of a City of Everett First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program Zerina Gace the new Affordable Housing Coordinator appeared and explained what the grant was for, stating that 20 people/families will be eligible to receive a grant of $20,000 each to use as a down payment for a home as a first time home buyer. The Grant will be forgiven after 5 years, but the person receiving the funds need to meet certain criteria required by the state grant. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Peter Pietrantonio RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: 2 Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Peter Pietrantonio)
Refer — Order: An order requesting approval to appropriate $7,552,930.00 from Budgetary Fund Balance (Free Cash) into the following funds: General Stabilization Fund $ 2,265,879.00, Other...
9. C0115-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to appropriate $7,552,930.00 from Budgetary Fund Balance (Free Cash) into the following funds: General Stabilization Fund $ 2,265,879.00, Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund $2,265,879.00 & Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund $3,021,172.00, for a total of $7,552,930.00 The item was referred to the Ways and Means committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith 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.
“9. C0115-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to appropriate $7,552,930.00 from Budgetary Fund Balance (Free Cash) into the following funds: General Stabilization Fund $ 2,265,879.00, Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund $2,265,879.00 & Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund $3,021,172.00, for a total of $7,552,930.00 The item was referred to the Ways and Means committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That a National Grid Electric representative come to the first meeting in February to discuss street lights
10. C0008-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That a National Grid Electric representative come to the first meeting in February to discuss street lights MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Smith 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.
“10. C0008-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That a National Grid Electric representative come to the first meeting in February to discuss street lights MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting a new mechanical repair license for Emporium Auto Body Shop Inc. at 367 3" Street
11. C0097-24 Petition/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President A petition requesting a new mechanical repair license for Emporium Auto Body Shop Inc. at 367 3" Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] , Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: . Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:
“11. C0097-24 Petition/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President A petition requesting a new mechanical repair license for Emporium Auto Body Shop Inc. at 367 3" Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] , Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: . Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Smith)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting a new class two motor vehicle dealer license for Emporium Auto Body Shop Inc. at 367 3 Street
12. C0098-24 Petition/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President A petition requesting a new class two motor vehicle dealer license for Emporium Auto Body Shop Inc. at 367 3 Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] 2 Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: . Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:
“12. C0098-24 Petition/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President A petition requesting a new class two motor vehicle dealer license for Emporium Auto Body Shop Inc. at 367 3 Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] 2 Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: . Rogers, Smith, Van Campen NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Smith)
Postpone — Resolution: That the appropriate representative appear at the next meeting to discuss how the Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Report (SFEIR) for Encore Boston Harbor EEA...
13. C0015-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the appropriate representative appear at the next meeting to discuss how the Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Report (SFEIR) for Encore Boston Harbor EEA #15060), submitted by Wynn regarding the design, funding, and construction of the Mystic River Bridge will impact Everett MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Wayne Matewsky 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.
“13. C0015-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the appropriate representative appear at the next meeting to discuss how the Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Report (SFEIR) for Encore Boston Harbor EEA #15060), submitted by Wynn regarding the design, funding, and construction of the Mystic River Bridge will impact Everett MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Favorable Action — A petition from National Grid requesting to install approximately 75' of 2 - 4" conduit from existing pole #2161 underground to a customer owned manhole #170 at 380 Second Street
14. ©C0091-24 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen , as President A petition from National Grid requesting to install approximately 75' of 2 - 4" conduit from existing pole #2161 underground to a customer owned manhole #170 at 380 Second Street The item was reconsidered by Councilor Holly Garcia after the last meeting but before the 12 m deadline in the Wednesday after the meeting. The Council voted to reconsider the item and it passed unanimously. The Council then voted for favorable action and the item passed. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] | Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: : Smith, Van Campen NAYS: Rogers AWAY:
Yes: Campen, DiPierro, Garcia, Jabouin, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, SmithNo: Rogers
“14. ©C0091-24 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen , as President A petition from National Grid requesting to install approximately 75' of 2 - 4" conduit from existing pole #2161 underground to a customer owned manhole #170 at 380 Second Street The item was reconsidered by Councilor Holly Garcia after the last meeting but before the 12 m deadline in the Wednesday after the meeting. The Council voted to reconsider the item and it passed unanimously. The Council then voted for favorable action and the item passed. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] | Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, AYES: : Smith, Van Campen NAYS: Rogers AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Holly Garcia)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That representatives from National Grid appear relative to upgrades to electric service at Glendale Towers, to accomodate air conditioners for residents
15. C0101-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, Councilor Holly D. Garcia That representatives from National Grid appear relative to upgrades to electric service at Glendale Towers, to accomodate air conditioners for residents MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Holly Garcia 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. The minutes name Stephanie Martins as the mover, but Stephanie Martins is not on the Members Present list, so no mover is shown.
“15. C0101-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, Councilor Holly D. Garcia That representatives from National Grid appear relative to upgrades to electric service at Glendale Towers, to accomodate air conditioners for residents MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (second: Holly Garcia)
Refer — Resolution: A resolution to declare the month of April as Earth Month
16. C0102-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Katy L. Rogers & Entire City Council A resolution to declare the month of April as Earth Month The item was accepted by the Council and referred to the Administration to sign on also. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Katy Rogers 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.
“16. C0102-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Katy L. Rogers & Entire City Council A resolution to declare the month of April as Earth Month The item was accepted by the Council and referred to the Administration to sign on also. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Katy Rogers SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Katy Rogers, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Postpone — Resolution: That the Veterans' Director be invited to the city council meeting on March 25, to go over policies and procedures of the Veterans' Office
17. C0106-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Peter Pietrantonio That the Veterans' Director be invited to the city council meeting on March 25, to go over policies and procedures of the Veterans' Office MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Peter Pietrantonio 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.
“17. C0106-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Peter Pietrantonio That the Veterans' Director be invited to the city council meeting on March 25, to go over policies and procedures of the Veterans' Office MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Peter Pietrantonio SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Peter Pietrantonio, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)
Refer — Resolution: A resolution introducing a formal proposal to coat public courts, community parks and school playgrounds in Everett with Solar Reflective Paint as a cooling intervention by the...
18. C0110-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Councilor Katy Rogers A resolution introducing a formal proposal to coat public courts, community parks and school playgrounds in Everett with Solar Reflective Paint as a cooling intervention by the summer of 2024 The item was referred to the DPW Director with a written response to the sponsor by mid April on if this is possible and if so when it can be done. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Guerline Alcy Jabouin 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.
“18. C0110-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Councilor Katy Rogers A resolution introducing a formal proposal to coat public courts, community parks and school playgrounds in Everett with Solar Reflective Paint as a cooling intervention by the summer of 2024 The item was referred to the DPW Director with a written response to the sponsor by mid April on if this is possible and if so when it can be done. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Guerline Alcy Jabouin SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Guerline Alcy Jabouin, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Resolution: A resolution requesting that the Administration provide programs for disabled children during school breaks and during the summer vacation
19. C0111-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Guerline Alcy Jabouin A resolution requesting that the Administration provide programs for disabled children during school breaks and during the summer vacation The item was referred to the DPW Director with a written response to the sponsor by the end of April. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Guerline Alcy Jabouin SECONDER: Peter Pietrantonio 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.
“19. C0111-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Guerline Alcy Jabouin A resolution requesting that the Administration provide programs for disabled children during school breaks and during the summer vacation The item was referred to the DPW Director with a written response to the sponsor by the end of April. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Guerline Alcy Jabouin SECONDER: Peter Pietrantonio RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Guerline Alcy Jabouin, second: Peter Pietrantonio)
Refer — Resolution: That the Traffic Commission consider special parking passes for the residents of Victoria Street to be able to park in the municipal lot on that street
21. C0113-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the Traffic Commission consider special parking passes for the residents of Victoria Street to be able to park in the municipal lot on that street Referred to the Traffic commission for action MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky 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.
“21. C0113-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the Traffic Commission consider special parking passes for the residents of Victoria Street to be able to park in the municipal lot on that street Referred to the Traffic commission for action MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Refer — Resolution: That the Rec Center consider covering transportation costs for the basketball team so the children can be safely bused to and from games
22. C0116-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Peter Pietrantonio That the Rec Center consider covering transportation costs for the basketball team so the children can be safely bused to and from games MOTION: Refer MOVER: Peter Pietrantonio 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.
“22. C0116-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Peter Pietrantonio That the Rec Center consider covering transportation costs for the basketball team so the children can be safely bused to and from games MOTION: Refer MOVER: Peter Pietrantonio SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Peter Pietrantonio, second: Stephanie Smith)
From the Everett City Council’s minutes, posted on the city’s Agendas, Minutes & Transcripts page (City Council folder). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Everett (cityofeverett.com), from the official City Council page. Michele Capone: Everett Advocate (captioned news photo, cropped by MassVoter). Former councilors show initials.
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