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March 19, 2018
17 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Council President Jessica A. Giannino presiding.
Present: Jessica A. Giannino, Arthur F. Guinasso, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Charles J. Patch, Dan Rizzo, Anthony T. Zambuto
Absent: George J. Rotondo
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the March 5, 2018 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of March 5, 2018
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-094
Communication from the Election Commissioner requesting an Approval of Exemption for (8) Eight Employees of the City of Revere to work at the polls on Election Day
Shall the City Council approve an exemption in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 268A, Section 20, to enable certain public employees to also work at the polls on Election Day?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Zambuto ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Council Order 18-099
Communication from the Chief of Police requesting a transfer of $45,000 from the Revere Police Detail Account to the Police New Equipment Account
Shall the City Council approve a transfer from the Revere Police Detail Account to the Revere Police New Equipment Account in the amount of $45,000?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Zambuto ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Council Order 18-110
That the Mayor provide the City Council with the results of the traffic study being conducted for Revere Beach Boulevard, North Shore Road, and Revere Street
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor provide the City Council with the results of the traffic study being conducted for Revere Beach Boulevard, North Shore Road, and Revere Street.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-054
The McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC, proposed amendment to the City of Revere Zoning Ordinances - Suffolk Downs Overlay District
The McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC, proposed amendment to the City of Revere Zoning Ordinances - Suffolk Downs Overlay District.
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, ZambutoNo: Rizzo
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 1] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Zambuto NAYS: Rizzo ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Council Order 18-035
That the City Council accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64N, Section 3 as amended by Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017. The acceptance of this provision imposes a 3 percent...
Shall the City Council accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 64N, Section 3 as amended by Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017, establishing a three percent local tax option on marijuana sales?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Zambuto ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Council Order 18-111
That the Mayor, in accordance condition #10 of special permit C-15-12 (permit for the operation of a medical marijuana treatment center on Lot A at 44 Railroad Street), that when the applicant...
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Mayor, in accordance condition #10 of special permit C-15-12 (permit for the operation of a medical marijuana treatment center on Lot A at 44 Railroad Street), that when the applicant enters into a host community agreement with the City of Revere, the host community agreement shall include a community impact fee of 3 per cent of gross sales per year for 5 years (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94G, Section 3(d) as amended by Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017).
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Zambuto ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Council Order 18-093
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Paul Minsky as a Constable for the City of Revere
Shall the City Council confirm the reappointment of Paul Minsky as a Constable for the City of Revere?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Zambuto ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Council Order 18-095
Communication from the Mayor requesting the City Council to vote on the attached Statement of Interest form to authorize the Superintendent to submit a grant application to the Massachusetts...
Communication from the Mayor requesting the City Council to vote on the attached Statement of Interest form to authorize the Superintendent to submit a grant application to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Zambuto ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Council Order 18-112
That the Mayor and the Superintendent of Schools appear before the City Council to discuss plans for a new high school
Motion presented by Council President Giannino: That the Mayor and the Superintendent of Schools appear before the City Council to discuss plans for a new high school.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-109
Communication from Healthy Community Initiatives relative to the establishment of a revolving account for bicycle income & expenses
Shall the City Council approve the establishment of a revolving fund not to exceed $12,000 for all funds generated from the bicycle sharing program?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Zambuto ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Council Order 18-103
That the Mayor request the City Engineer, DPW, and CDMSmith to prioritize the repair of the water and sewer system in the Belle Isle Avenue area. The winter storms from January and February caused...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request the City Engineer, DPW, and CDMSmith to prioritize the repair of the water and sewer system in the Belle Isle Avenue area. The winter storms from January and February caused major flooding of up to five feet of water in the residences of Belle Isle Avenue and Montfern Avenues.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-104
That the Mayor instruct the City Engineer, DPW, and the PCD, to prepare a plan to prevent the overflow of storm water from the Pines River onto Mills Avenue. Further, that the City Planner seek...
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor instruct the City Engineer, DPW, and the PCD, to prepare a plan to prevent the overflow of storm water from the Pines River onto Mills Avenue. Further, that the City Planner seek out funding for this project. Additionally, that several sections of crumbling sea wall on Rice Avenue be repaired immediately. Funding for this project should come from Free Cash.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-105
That the Mayor request DCR to have National Grid increase the wattage on street lights from 250 to 400 watts at the following locations: Beach Street at Ocean Ave. - Revere Pole 392, 370 Ocean...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request DCR to have National Grid increase the wattage on street lights from 250 to 400 watts at the following locations: Beach Street at Ocean Ave. - Revere Pole 392, 370 Ocean Avenue - Revere Pole 345, 376 Ocean Avenue - Revere Pole 348, 388 Ocean Avenue - Revere Pole 352, Ocean Ave. at Beach Street - Revere Pole 339, Ocean Avenue at Chester St. - Revere Pole 355, and Chester Street at Ocean Ave. - Revere Pole 215. The locations are at crosswalks and the current lighting is very dim. A young child was struck on this roadway and the residents are requesting more safety measures.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-106
That the Mayor appropriate $60,000 out of the Community Improvement Trust Fund for the relamping of the decorative street lights on Shirley Avenue
Shall the City Council approve an appropriation in the amount of $60,000 from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for the purpose of relamping the decorative street lights on Shirley Avenue?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-107
That the Mayor utilize existing funds, supposedly set aside, to install surveillance cameras at Harry Della Russo Stadium. If the funds are no longer available then public safety funds should be...
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor utilize existing funds, supposedly set aside, to install surveillance cameras at Harry Della Russo Stadium. If the funds are no longer available then public safety funds should be utilized.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Ordered As Amended”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”
Council Order 18-108
That the Mayor request the City Engineer to investigate the ongoing deterioration of lower Mountain Avenue and come to a permanent solution
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request the City Engineer to investigate the ongoing deterioration of lower Mountain Avenue and come to a permanent solution.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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