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June 10, 2024
3 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Special meeting. The Members Present list does not include Stephanie Martins, who is counted absent.
Present: Anthony DiPierro, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Wayne A. Matewsky, Stephanie Smith, Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Holly Garcia, Peter Pietrantonio, Katy Rogers, Robert Van Campen
Absent: Stephanie Martins
Every vote, in order
Public Hearings
Favorable Action — Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President The Everett City Council, in accordance with Section 6-4 of the City Charter, shall conduct a public hearing to allow the public to...
4. C©0182-24 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President The Everett City Council, in accordance with Section 6-4 of the City Charter, shall conduct a public hearing to allow the public to speak on the proposed City of Everett's Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget Appropriations including the General Fund Budget, the Water/Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget and the ECTV Enterprise Fund Budget. Councilor John Hanlon moved to take both Public Hearings, items 1 and 2 collectively, which was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Peggy Serino, resident, questioned the 12% budget increase despite $1 million of the previous year's budget going unused. She raised concerns about funds for the school department, the wellness center manager's salary and business arrangement, and city employees taking home vehicles. She urged the council to cut the budget. John Puopolo, resident, criticized the practice of city employees taking home vehicles for call-outs. He noted a lack of funding to address school overcrowding and suggested many departments are over funded to increase free cash. He pointed out inconsistencies in flag placement on city streets and questioned the source of funds for this. Lastly, he supported the council's decision not to approve the CIP without detailed plans. Paula Sterite, resident, criticized the budget increase and use of free cash. She questioned salaries, particularly the mayor's administrator and the wellness center management contract with PlayFit.
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, but say “The motion passed unanimously.”, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“4. C©0182-24 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President The Everett City Council, in accordance with Section 6-4 of the City Charter, shall conduct a public hearing to allow the public to speak on the proposed City of Everett's Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget Appropriations including the General Fund Budget, the Water/Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget and the ECTV Enterprise Fund Budget. Councilor John Hanlon moved to take both Public Hearings, items 1 and 2 collectively, which was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Peggy Serino, resident, questioned the 12% budget increase despite $1 million of the previous year's budget going unused. She raised concerns about funds for the school department, the wellness center manager's salary and business arrangement, and city employees taking home vehicles. She urged the council to cut the budget. John Puopolo, resident, criticized the practice of city employees taking home vehicles for call-outs. He noted a lack of funding to address school overcrowding and suggested many departments are over funded to increase free cash. He pointed out inconsistencies in flag placement on city streets and questioned the source of funds for this. Lastly, he supported the council's decision not to approve the CIP without detailed plans. Paula Sterite, resident, criticized the budget increase and use of free cash. She questioned salaries, particularly the mayor's administrator and the wellness center management contract with PlayFit. She raised concerns about finance charges, insurance policy payments, the school department charge-backs, and the cost of allowing employees to take city vehicles home. She suggested putting the city's advertising contract out to bid, questioned grants and earmarks spending, and urged a more modern, efficient approach to running the 311 call center. Lastly, she supported the council's decision on the CIP and questioned the fairness of water and sewage fees for new developments. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Michael Marchese)
Favorable Action — Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President The Everett City Council, in accordance with Section 6-5(b) of the City Charter, shall conduct a public hearing to allow the public...
2. C©0183-24 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President The Everett City Council, in accordance with Section 6-5(b) of the City Charter, shall conduct a public hearing to allow the public to speak on the City of Everett's Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Capital Improvement Plans including the General Fund Capital Improvement Plan and the Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Improvement Plan Councilor John Hanlon moved to take items 1 and 2 collectively, which was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Peggy Serino, resident, questioned the 12% budget increase despite $1 million of the previous year's budget going unused. She raised concerns about funds for the school department, the wellness center manager's salary and business arrangement, and city employees taking home vehicles. She urged the council to cut the budget. John Puopolo, resident, criticized the practice of city employees taking home vehicles for call-outs. He noted a lack of funding to address school overcrowding and suggested many departments are overfunded to increase free cash. He pointed out inconsistencies in flag placement on city streets and questioned the source of funds for this. Lastly, he supported the council's decision not to approve the CIP without detailed plans. Paula Sterite, resident, criticized the budget increase and use of free cash. She questioned salaries, particularly the mayor's administrator and the wellness center management contract with PlayFit. She raised concerns
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, but say “The motion passed unanimously.”, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“2. C©0183-24 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President The Everett City Council, in accordance with Section 6-5(b) of the City Charter, shall conduct a public hearing to allow the public to speak on the City of Everett's Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Capital Improvement Plans including the General Fund Capital Improvement Plan and the Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Improvement Plan Councilor John Hanlon moved to take items 1 and 2 collectively, which was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Peggy Serino, resident, questioned the 12% budget increase despite $1 million of the previous year's budget going unused. She raised concerns about funds for the school department, the wellness center manager's salary and business arrangement, and city employees taking home vehicles. She urged the council to cut the budget. John Puopolo, resident, criticized the practice of city employees taking home vehicles for call-outs. He noted a lack of funding to address school overcrowding and suggested many departments are overfunded to increase free cash. He pointed out inconsistencies in flag placement on city streets and questioned the source of funds for this. Lastly, he supported the council's decision not to approve the CIP without detailed plans. Paula Sterite, resident, criticized the budget increase and use of free cash. She questioned salaries, particularly the mayor's administrator and the wellness center management contract with PlayFit. She raised concerns about finance charges, insurance policy payments, the school department chargebacks, and the cost of allowing employees to take city vehicles home. She suggested putting the city's advertising contract out to bid, questioned grants and earmarks spending, and urged a more modern, efficient approach to running the 311 call center. Lastly, she supported the council's decision on the CIP and questioned the fairness of water and sewage fees for new developments. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Michael Marchese)
Adjournment
Adjourn — Meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM MOTION: Adjourn 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.
From the minutes
“Meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)
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