MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
June 4, 2018
25 recorded votes, 18 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, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Charles J. Patch, Dan Rizzo, George J. Rotondo, Anthony T. Zambuto
Absent: Arthur F. Guinasso
During the meeting:
- Anthony T. Zambuto recused from the vote on Council Order 18-185 (Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of A.R. Belli, Inc. as a...).
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the May 21, 2018 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2018
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-188
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of R. Sasso & Sons Construction, Inc. as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of R. Sasso & Sons Construction, Inc. as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Guinasso.”
Council Order 18-185
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of A.R. Belli, Inc. as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of A.R. Belli, Inc. as a Licensed Drain Layer.
Yes: Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Rotondo
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 0] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo ABSENT: Guinasso RECUSED: Zambuto.”
That Counci Order 18-180 relative to a tax title revolving fund be referred to the Ways & Means Sub-Committee (Council Order 18-185)
That Counci Order 18-180 relative to a tax title revolving fund be referred to the Ways & Means Sub-Committee.
Yes: Rizzo, RotondoNo: Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED [2 TO 8] AYES: Rizzo, Rotondo NAYS: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Zambuto ABSENT: Guinasso.”
Council Order 18-180
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Tax Title Collection Revolving Fund
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROVISIONS OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 60, SECTION 15B FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A TAX TITLE REVOLVING FUND?
Yes: Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, ZambutoNo: Rizzo, Rotondo
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 2] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Zambuto NAYS: Rizzo, Rotondo ABSENT: Guinasso.”
Council Order 18-181
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Worker's Compensation Insurance Fund
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROVISIONS OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 40, SECTION 13A FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FUND?
Yes: Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, ZambutoNo: Rizzo, Rotondo
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 2] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Zambuto NAYS: Rizzo, Rotondo ABSENT: Guinasso.”
Council Order 18-182
Shall the City Council approve the establishment of a stabilization fund for sick leave buyback?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STABILIZATION FUND FOR SICK LEAVE BUYBACK?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Guinasso.”
Shall the City Council approve the establishment of a stabilization fund for other post- employment benefits?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STABILIZATION FUND FOR OTHER POST- EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Guinasso.”
Council Order 18-183
Shall the City Council approve transfers from general fund Free Cash in the amount $125,000 to the Revere Beach partnership (sandcastle event) and $25,000 to columbus day parade?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE TRANSFERS FROM GENERAL FUND FREE CASH IN THE AMOUNT $125,000 TO THE REVERE BEACH PARTNERSHIP (SANDCASTLE EVENT) AND $25,000 TO COLUMBUS DAY PARADE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Guinasso.”
Council Order 18-184
Communication from the City Auditor relative to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund Appropriations
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AT GIBSON PARK AND $25,000 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AT THE REVERE HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Guinasso.”
Council Order 18-187
Communication from the Director of Finance relative to the Extension of Contracts for AMR Water Metering System
Communication from the Director of Finance relative to the Extension of Contracts for AMR Water Metering System.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Guinasso.”
Council Order 18-149
That the City Clerk convene an onsite visit to the culvert on Asti Avenue with a representative from MassDOT District 4 (Mark Kratman), a representative from DCR (Commissioner Leo Roy)...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Councillor Patch, Council President Giannino: That the City Clerk convene an onsite visit to the culvert on Asti Avenue with a representative from MassDOT District 4 (Mark Kratman), a representative from DCR (Commissioner Leo Roy), Representative Vincent, DPW Superintendent, and the Public Works Sub- Committee.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-189
That the Mayor direct the Fire Chief to provide the City Council with the number of medical calls over a two year period as well as the number of actual fires
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor direct the Fire Chief to provide the City Council with the number of medical calls over a two year period as well as the number of actual fires.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-191
That the Mayor request the Board of Health and Inspectional Services to address the City Council with a plan and explanation of the ongoing efforts to attack the current rodent issues throughout...
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request the Board of Health and Inspectional Services to address the City Council with a plan and explanation of the ongoing efforts to attack the current rodent issues throughout our City.
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Council Order 18-192
That the City of Revere take the following approaches to curb and quell the rodent problem. The City needs a three pronged approach based on science before the issue becomes out of control. I...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City of Revere take the following approaches to curb and quell the rodent problem. The City needs a three pronged approach based on science before the issue becomes out of control. I propose the following tactics: 1.) The City purchase 2000 bait boxes. 2.) Invest in placing box owls in areas of over proliferation. (Cooledge Street Projects) one area. https://mobile.nytimes.com/1989/03/10/nyregion/give-an-owl-a-home- kill-a-rodent.html. 3.) To utilize the science of sterilization techniques as performed in NYC. https://www.wired.com/2017/04/nycs-newest- weapon-rats-sterilization/amp. 4. ) To work with neighboring cities to follow similar techniques a rats do not recognize city boundaries. Further, that the Massachusetts Director of Housing and Community Development, the Director of the Revere Housing Authority, CDM Smith, and the Superintendent of Public Works appear before the City Council to discuss rodent control in the projects, especially in the Cooledge Street housing development where the infestation is out of control.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-193
That a Certificate of Commendation be awarded to Donald Goodwin for his many years of dedicated service to the residents of the City of Revere in his capacity as Superintendent of Public Works and...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Council President Giannino: That a Certificate of Commendation be awarded to Donald Goodwin for his many years of dedicated service to the residents of the City of Revere in his capacity as Superintendent of Public Works and as a former elected official.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-194
That the Mayor request National Grid to have their contractor who replaced new gas pipes on North Shore Road in Ward 2 to immediately remove all of their equipment from Dana Street, Wolcott Road...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request National Grid to have their contractor who replaced new gas pipes on North Shore Road in Ward 2 to immediately remove all of their equipment from Dana Street, Wolcott Road, and Curtis Road. The equipment is taking up parking for residents and not allowing street sweeping to occur. They are no longer working in our neighborhood.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-195
That the Mayor request National Grid to repair all concrete sidewalk squares on North Shore Road from Dana Street to Revere Beach Parkway. Concrete sidewalks were replaced with asphalt when new...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request National Grid to repair all concrete sidewalk squares on North Shore Road from Dana Street to Revere Beach Parkway. Concrete sidewalks were replaced with asphalt when new connections were made.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-196
That the Mayor request National Grid to repave the intersection of Standish Road and Garfield Avenue. The new roadway was destroyed when National Grid installed new pipe
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request National Grid to repave the intersection of Standish Road and Garfield Avenue. The new roadway was destroyed when National Grid installed new pipe.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-197
That the Mayor seek funding for mold and air quality testing at all municipal buildings in the City of Revere. As an example, the senior center on Winthrop Avenue recently experienced 3” of...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna, Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor seek funding for mold and air quality testing at all municipal buildings in the City of Revere. As an example, the senior center on Winthrop Avenue recently experienced 3” of sewerage water in the basement due to recent rain storms. It is a concern of the employees and seniors utilizing the senior center that they are being exposed to poor air quality due to the overall condition of the building.
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Council Order 18-199
That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Bob Repucci of CAPIC for the outstanding community service he does for the City of Revere. Most recently he was able to secure funding...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Bob Repucci of CAPIC for the outstanding community service he does for the City of Revere. Most recently he was able to secure funding for a homeowner in Beachmont whose basement was destroyed by this winter's severe storms.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-200
That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Joan Moscillo, Legislative Aide to Speaker DeLeo, for the assistance she provides day in and day out to residents of the City of Revere...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Joan Moscillo, Legislative Aide to Speaker DeLeo, for the assistance she provides day in and day out to residents of the City of Revere by helping them resolve quality of life issues and getting folks in contact with the appropriate state agencies or local resources. In addition, that Speaker DeLeo and his staff be presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for their dedication to constituent services.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-201
That the Mayor appear before the City Councilor to explain the scope of work regarding the audit, why it has not concluded, and was there any additional cost paid on top of the $72,000 approved by...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor appear before the City Councilor to explain the scope of work regarding the audit, why it has not concluded, and was there any additional cost paid on top of the $72,000 approved by the City Council for the audit.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-202
That the Mayor request the appropriate agencies responsible for the Route One embankments to coordinate a cleanup along Route One abutting Revere. This has been requested with little action...
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe, Councillor Patch: That the Mayor request the appropriate agencies responsible for the Route One embankments to coordinate a cleanup along Route One abutting Revere. This has been requested with little action numerous times over the past year.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-203
That the Mayor request Inspectional Services to work with the owners of McMackin Field to see that the blighted property is cleaned up. The fence and old signage is in disrepair and the grass is...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request Inspectional Services to work with the owners of McMackin Field to see that the blighted property is cleaned up. The fence and old signage is in disrepair and the grass is overgrown.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the Revere City Council’s official minutes (the council’s “Journal”), posted on the city’s meeting portal (linked from the City Council page on revere.org). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councillor photos: City of Revere (revere.org), from the official photos on the City Council page. Former councillors show initials.
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