MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
June 17, 2019
32 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Council President Arthur F. Guinasso presiding.
Present: Jessica A. Giannino, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Dan Rizzo, Anthony T. Zambuto, Arthur F. Guinasso
Absent: Charles J. Patch, George J. Rotondo
During the meeting:
- Jessica A. Giannino recused from the vote on Council Order 19-142 (Communication from the Mayor relative to the Revere Police Superiors Association MOA).
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the June 3, 2019 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of June 3, 2019
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 19-138
Hearing called as ordered on the application of 500 Ocean Avenue, LLC c/o Redgate, 265 Franklin St., 6th Fl., Boston, MA 02110 requesting a Chapter 148 License from the Revere City Council for...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT A CHAPTER 148 LICENSE FOR A 409 VEHICLE PARKING GARAGE ASSOCIATED WITH A RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING TO BE LOCATED AT 500 OCEAN AVENUE?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, ZambutoNo: Rizzo
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 1] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Zambuto, Guinasso NAYS: Rizzo ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-067
An ordinance amending the Senior Work-Off Property Tax Abatement Program relative to eligibility
An ordinance amending the Senior Work-Off Property Tax Abatement Program relative to eligibility.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-087
An Ordinance Relative to Trash Collection
An Ordinance Relative to Trash Collection.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-091
Shall the City Council approve a loan order in the amount of $6.7 million for cwsrf construction project no. 4487?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $6.7 MILLION FOR CWSRF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 4487?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Shall the City Council approve the resolution for cwsrf construction project no. 4487?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR CWSRF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 4487?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-092
Shall the City Council approve a loan order in the amount of $1.5 million for cwsrf planning project no. 4532?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.5 MILLION FOR CWSRF PLANNING PROJECT NO. 4532?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Shall the City Council approve the resolution for cwsrf planning project no. 4532?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR CWSRF PLANNING PROJECT NO. 4532?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-122
Communication from the City Auditor Relative to the Free Cash Appropriation - Workers Compensation Insurance Fund
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000 FROM FREE CASH TO THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-127
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Revolving Funds - MGL Chapter 44 Section 53 E 1/2
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FY2020 REVOLVING FUND SCHEDULE AS REPORTED BY THE CITY AUDITOR?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-128
Communication from the Director of Finance as it relates to a transfer request to the Water/Sewer Enterprise Fund from the Water/Sewer Enterprise Fund Free Cash Account
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2 MILLION FROM WATER & SEWER FREE CASH TO THE WATER & SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-129
Communication from the Mayor relative to the City of Revere Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2020. Approved Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for the City of Revere
Communication from the Mayor relative to the City of Revere Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2020. Approved Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for the City of Revere
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, ZambutoNo: Rizzo
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 1] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Zambuto, Guinasso NAYS: Rizzo ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-139
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of M.T. Mayo Corporation as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of M.T. Mayo Corporation as a Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 19-140
Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of LaMountain Bros., Inc. as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of LaMountain Bros., Inc. as a Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 19-142
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Revere Police Superiors Association MOA
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION NECESSARY TO FUND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND THE REVERE POLICE SUPERIORS ASSOCIATION COVERING THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021?
Yes: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 0] AYES: Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo RECUSED: Giannino.”
Council Order 19-143
Communication from the Director of Finance as it relates to the approval of the Water and Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2020
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH A RATE OF $3.91 PER 100 CUBIC FEET FOR RESIDENTIAL OWNERS AND $6.48 PER 100 CUBIC FEET FOR COMMERCIAL OWNERS, EFFECTIVE FOR BILLINGS AS OF JULY 1, 2019?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-144
Shall the City Council approve the 2019 fiscal year end transfers as reported by the city auditor?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE 2019 FISCAL YEAR END TRANSFERS AS REPORTED BY THE CITY AUDITOR?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Shall the City Council approve an appropriation in the amount of $143,000 from Free Cash to the retirement contributory pension account?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,000 FROM FREE CASH TO THE RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTORY PENSION ACCOUNT?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Shall the City Council approve an appropriation in the amount of $335,000 from Free Cash to the solid waste enterprise fund?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $335,000 FROM FREE CASH TO THE SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-145
Communication from the Director of Finance as it relates to the approval of the City Of Revere Financial Policies Manual
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE CITY OF REVERE, MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES DATED JULY 2019?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-146
Communication from the Director of Finance as it relates to the approval of the OPEB Trust Fund Investment Policies
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT (OPEB) TRUST FUND INVESTMENT POLICIES?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-147
Communication from the Director of Finance as it relates to the approval of the OPEB Trust Fund Agreement
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND AGREEMENT?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-148
Communication from the Director of Finance as it relates to the approval of motions governing the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund
Communication from the Director of Finance as it relates to the approval of motions governing the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Communication from the Director of Finance as it relates to the approval of motions governing the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Communication from the Director of Finance as it relates to the approval of motions governing the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund: APPROPRIATE INVESTMENTS AND PAY FOR THOSE SERVICES FROM...
Communication from the Director of Finance as it relates to the approval of motions governing the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-149
Communication from the Mayor relative to the KaBoom Grant Application for the renovation of the playground behind the Paul Revere School
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,335 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND TO THE CONSIGLIA DELLO RUSSO PARK ACCOUNT?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: Patch, Rotondo.”
Council Order 19-151
That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to review the speed limit on Rumney Road from Broadway to Patriot Parkway, and lower the limit to 20 MPH in the interest of public safety
Motion presented by Council President Guinasso: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to review the speed limit on Rumney Road from Broadway to Patriot Parkway, and lower the limit to 20 MPH in the interest of public safety.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 19-152
That the Mayor update the Council on any legal proceeding the City of Revere is taking on the two employees on administrative leave without pay and whether or not these employees have been terminated
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor update the Council on any legal proceeding the City of Revere is taking on the two employees on administrative leave without pay and whether or not these employees have been terminated.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 19-153
That the Mayor request the Parking Department and the Traffic Commission to update the City Council on implementation and/or next steps in relation to the new residential permit parking program
Motion presented by Council Vice-President Keefe: That the Mayor request the Parking Department and the Traffic Commission to update the City Council on implementation and/or next steps in relation to the new residential permit parking program.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 19-154
That the Mayor request National Grid to clean the right of way owned by National Grid that runs behind 40 Arcadia Street south to the Eastern County Ditch
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request National Grid to clean the right of way owned by National Grid that runs behind 40 Arcadia Street south to the Eastern County Ditch.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 19-155
That the Mayor request Elle Baker, along with the city's consultant, to appear before the City Council to provide a status report relative to the Community Resiliency Building Workshops
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor request Elle Baker, along with the city's consultant, to appear before the City Council to provide a status report relative to the Community Resiliency Building Workshops.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 19-156
That the Mayor request the Director of Inspectional Services to appear before the City Council to discuss the Mosquito Control Plan for this coming summer
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor request the Director of Inspectional Services to appear before the City Council to discuss the Mosquito Control Plan for this coming summer.
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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