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February 24, 2025
16 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Anthony DiPierro, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Wayne A. Matewsky, Stephanie Smith, Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Holly Garcia, Peter Pietrantonio, Katy Rogers, Robert Van Campen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Accept Meeting Minutes — Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 01/27/2025
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 01/27/2025 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Robert Van Campen 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.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 01/27/2025 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: _ Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Robert Van Campen, second: Holly Garcia)
Accept Meeting Minutes — Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 02/10/2025
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 02/10/2025 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Robert Van Campen 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.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 02/10/2025 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: _ Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Robert Van Campen, second: Holly Garcia)
Communications from His Honor the Mayor
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting the approval to accept and expend a donation totaling $2,000.00 from Carlo and Stacy DeMaria for the Fire Victims Fund
1. C0061-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting the approval to accept and expend a donation totaling $2,000.00 from Carlo and Stacy DeMaria for the Fire Victims Fund MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, ; Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
Yes: Campen, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, Rogers, SmithThe roll call does not list Guerline Alcy Jabouin, who was at the meeting, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“1. C0061-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting the approval to accept and expend a donation totaling $2,000.00 from Carlo and Stacy DeMaria for the Fire Victims Fund MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, ; Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: John F. Hanlon)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative, in the amount of $24,200 to the Everett Police Department to add new...
2. C0063-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative, in the amount of $24,200 to the Everett Police Department to add new street cameras and replace old cameras MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“2. C0063-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative, in the amount of $24,200 to the Everett Police Department to add new street cameras and replace old cameras MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Robert Van Campen, second: Holly Garcia)
Refer — Order: An order requesting approval that the amount of $1,500,000 be appropriated by borrowing for the Lead Service Replacement program
3. C0064-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval that the amount of $1,500,000 be appropriated by borrowing for the Lead Service Replacement program MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Robert Van Campen 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
“3. C0064-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval that the amount of $1,500,000 be appropriated by borrowing for the Lead Service Replacement program MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Robert Van Campen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Robert Van Campen)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kaylin Deschenes to the Everett Police Department
4. C0065-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kaylin Deschenes to the Everett Police Department MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“4. C0065-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kaylin Deschenes to the Everett Police Department MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance recodifying the City of Everett's Zoning Ordinance and corresponding Zoning Map
5. C0067-25 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An ordinance recodifying the City of Everett's Zoning Ordinance and corresponding Zoning Map Referred to the Planning Board. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Robert Van Campen RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“5. C0067-25 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An ordinance recodifying the City of Everett's Zoning Ordinance and corresponding Zoning Map Referred to the Planning Board. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Robert Van Campen RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Robert Van Campen)
Committee Reports
Postpone — Order: Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, Councilor Stephanie Martins An Order amending the Everett City Council Rule regarding pre-planned expenses for...
6. C0057-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, Councilor Stephanie Martins An Order amending the Everett City Council Rule regarding pre-planned expenses for travel and conference fees Requested to be kept in committee. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Robert Van Campen RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“6. C0057-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, Councilor Stephanie Martins An Order amending the Everett City Council Rule regarding pre-planned expenses for travel and conference fees Requested to be kept in committee. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Robert Van Campen RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Robert Van Campen)
Unfinished Business
Refer — Resolution: That the City Council honor Rose LeCours with an appropriate portrait, as the first and longest serving woman on the City Council
7. C0422-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, & The Entire City Council That the City Council honor Rose LeCours with an appropriate portrait, as the first and longest serving woman on the City Council. The item was referred to the Council President to work on this with Legislative Aide Mike Mangan. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“7. C0422-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, & The Entire City Council That the City Council honor Rose LeCours with an appropriate portrait, as the first and longest serving woman on the City Council. The item was referred to the Council President to work on this with Legislative Aide Mike Mangan. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the Police Traffic Division notify idling trucks in the area of the Premier Apartment Building that they are disturbing residents from the hours of 8PM...
8. C0029-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the Police Traffic Division notify idling trucks in the area of the Premier Apartment Building that they are disturbing residents from the hours of 8PM to 6AM MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY: Smith
Yes: Campen, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, RogersThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“8. C0029-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the Police Traffic Division notify idling trucks in the area of the Premier Apartment Building that they are disturbing residents from the hours of 8PM to 6AM MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Refer — Resolution: That the Director of Health and Human Services and Interim Director of HR appear at the next meeting to provide a status on the efforts to hire new school nurses as funded in...
9. C0034-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Robert J. Van Campen That the Director of Health and Human Services and Interim Director of HR appear at the next meeting to provide a status on the efforts to hire new school nurses as funded in 2024 Council requested a written communication from the Administration on the hiring status and field trips by the first meeting in April. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Robert Van Campen RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“9. C0034-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Robert J. Van Campen That the Director of Health and Human Services and Interim Director of HR appear at the next meeting to provide a status on the efforts to hire new school nurses as funded in 2024 Council requested a written communication from the Administration on the hiring status and field trips by the first meeting in April. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Robert Van Campen RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Robert Van Campen)
New Business
Postpone — Resolution: That the group or association called The Island End appear at the second meeting in March to discuss any plans or future development in the area
10. C0058-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the group or association called The Island End appear at the second meeting in March to discuss any plans or future development in the area MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“10. C0058-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the group or association called The Island End appear at the second meeting in March to discuss any plans or future development in the area MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: John F. Hanlon)
Postpone — Resolution: That the Davis Development Corporation be invited to the second meeting in March to discuss thier future plans on the 98 acres site
11. C0059-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, & The Entire City Council That the Davis Development Corporation be invited to the second meeting in March to discuss thier future plans on the 98 acres site MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“11. C0059-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, & The Entire City Council That the Davis Development Corporation be invited to the second meeting in March to discuss thier future plans on the 98 acres site MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: John F. Hanlon)
Refer — Resolution: That the city address the over abundance of commercial vehicles and the parked cars that have not moved in weeks
12. C0062-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the city address the over abundance of commercial vehicles and the parked cars that have not moved in weeks MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, ; Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY: DiPierro
Yes: Campen, Garcia, Hanlon, Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, Rogers, SmithThe minutes list Anthony DiPierro as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“12. C0062-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the city address the over abundance of commercial vehicles and the parked cars that have not moved in weeks MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, ; Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY: DiPierro.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Resolution: That the administration consider providing equitable funding to support local organizations providing emergency assistance to residents
13. C0066-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration consider providing equitable funding to support local organizations providing emergency assistance to residents Referred to the Administration for a response. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“13. C0066-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration consider providing equitable funding to support local organizations providing emergency assistance to residents Referred to the Administration for a response. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Katy Rogers)
Adjournment
Adjourn — Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: Peter Pietrantonio RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: Peter Pietrantonio RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Matewsky, ; Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Robert Van Campen, second: Peter Pietrantonio)
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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