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April 15, 2025
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Special meeting. The Members Present list does not include Anthony DiPierro and Wayne A. Matewsky, who are counted absent.
Present: John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Stephanie Smith, Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Holly Garcia, Peter Pietrantonio, Katy Rogers, Robert Van Campen
Absent: Anthony DiPierro, Wayne A. Matewsky
Every vote, in order
New Business
Favorable Action — Resolution: A motion was made and seconded to enter executive session and invite the city clerk, special counsel attorney Christopher Petrini, and the city council members present
1. C©0139-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to anticipated litigation and 21(a)(7) to act in accordance with the provisions of the Public Records Law (discuss litigation strategy and privileged written legal advice regarding longevity payments to the Mayor) The City Council will adjourn from Executive Session Peggy Serino and Paula Sterite spoke at public participation and thanked the Council for taking the Inspector General's report about the Mayor's longevity payments seriously and trying to get the $180,000 returned to the city. President Martins reiterated the purpose of the executive session and stated the Council would adjourn from Executive Session. The minutes of the Executive Session will be sealed until the Administrative use has ceased. A motion was made and seconded to enter executive session and invite the city clerk, special counsel attorney Christopher Petrini, and the city council members present. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Rogers, Pietrantonio, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“1. C©0139-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to anticipated litigation and 21(a)(7) to act in accordance with the provisions of the Public Records Law (discuss litigation strategy and privileged written legal advice regarding longevity payments to the Mayor) The City Council will adjourn from Executive Session Peggy Serino and Paula Sterite spoke at public participation and thanked the Council for taking the Inspector General's report about the Mayor's longevity payments seriously and trying to get the $180,000 returned to the city. President Martins reiterated the purpose of the executive session and stated the Council would adjourn from Executive Session. The minutes of the Executive Session will be sealed until the Administrative use has ceased. A motion was made and seconded to enter executive session and invite the city clerk, special counsel attorney Christopher Petrini, and the city council members present. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Rogers, Pietrantonio, Smith, Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Holly Garcia)
Adjournment
Adjourn — Adjourned at 8:08 PM
Adjourned at 8:08 PM MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Robert Van Campen RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Rogers, Pietrantonio, Smith, ; Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“Adjourned at 8:08 PM MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Robert Van Campen RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Rogers, Pietrantonio, Smith, ; Van Campen, Martins NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Robert Van Campen)
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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