MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
June 18, 2018
11 recorded votes, 7 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, George J. Rotondo, Anthony T. Zambuto
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ira Novoselsky recused from the vote on Council Order 18-165 (St. Jeans Credit Union, on behalf of 151 VFW Parkway, LLC, a duly formed Delaware...).
Every vote, in order
Council Order 18-211
Shall the City Council establish the following water rate effective july 1, 2018: $4.01 per 100 cubic feet for residential owners and $6.51 per cubic feet for commercial owners?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH THE FOLLOWING WATER RATE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018: $4.01 PER 100 CUBIC FEET FOR RESIDENTIAL OWNERS AND $6.51 PER CUBIC FEET FOR COMMERCIAL OWNERS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Shall the City Council approve a transfer from water and sewer Free Cash to the water and sewer enterprise fund in the amount of $2,000,000?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER FROM WATER AND SEWER FREE CASH TO THE WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the June 4, 2018 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of June 4, 2018
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Council Order 18-140
An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Duplex Dwellings
An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Duplex Dwellings.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-165
St. Jeans Credit Union, on behalf of 151 VFW Parkway, LLC, a duly formed Delaware Limited Liability Company with its usual place of business c/o Winstanley Enterprises, LLC 150 Baker Avenue, Suite...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT MORE THAN ONE PRINCIPAL NONRESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE ON A SINGLE LOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A 4,500 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE AT 171 VFW PARKWAY, REVERE, MA SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 0] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto RECUSED: Novoselsky.”
Council Order 18-216
That the Mayor request DPW cease issuing any new street opening permits to National Grid, unless in an emergency, until all old requests are completed
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request DPW cease issuing any new street opening permits to National Grid, unless in an emergency, until all old requests are completed.
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, RotondoNo: Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo NAYS: Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-217
That the Mayor request National Grid to install a new 100w street light on Eliot Road near 75 Eliot Road on pole 1148
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request National Grid to install a new 100w street light on Eliot Road near 75 Eliot Road on pole 1148.
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Council Order 18-218
That the Mayor request the City Engineer to install catch basins in appropriate locations at the lower end of Pearl Avenue. Storm and sea water have no place to drain during heavy rains and storm...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request the City Engineer to install catch basins in appropriate locations at the lower end of Pearl Avenue. Storm and sea water have no place to drain during heavy rains and storm surges. Further, that the DPW be requested to clean the existing catch basins on Pearl Avenue as they are filled with sand and debris.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-220
That the City Council award Certificates of Merit to Deputy Giampietro, Lt. Brown, Firefighters Pettrilli and Roosa of the Revere Fire Department for their extraordinary life-saving actions taken...
Motion presented by Council President Giannino: That the City Council award Certificates of Merit to Deputy Giampietro, Lt. Brown, Firefighters Pettrilli and Roosa of the Revere Fire Department for their extraordinary life-saving actions taken to rescue a resident at Lee's Trailer Park during a fire on May 29, 2018.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-221
That the Mayor request DPCD or the DPW to facilitate the repair of the concrete and wooden public stairs in Beachmont. The stairs are used every day by Beachmont residents and commuters going to...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request DPCD or the DPW to facilitate the repair of the concrete and wooden public stairs in Beachmont. The stairs are used every day by Beachmont residents and commuters going to and from the MBTA Station though the condition of the stairs is hazardous and deplorable. This is the third request by motion for these repairs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-222
That the Mayor contact the Department of Conservation and Recreation to sanitize and clean Revere
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor contact the Department of Conservation and Recreation to sanitize and clean Revere
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.”
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