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September 23, 2019
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Council President Arthur F. Guinasso presiding. George J. Rotondo arrived late (6:07 PM).
Present: Jessica A. Giannino, Patrick M. Keefe, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, Charles J. Patch, John F. Powers, Dan Rizzo, George J. Rotondo, Anthony T. Zambuto, Arthur F. Guinasso
Absent: Joanne McKenna
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the September 16, 2019 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of September 16, 2019
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Council Order 19-217
Hearing called as ordered on a joint petition submitted by National Grid and Verizon to install a new Pole #1067-1 along with wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A JOINT PETITION OF NATIONAL GRID AND VERIZON TO INSTALL A NEW POLE AT 571 REVERE STREET?
No: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [0 TO 10] NAYS: Giannino, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 19-209
That the following non-binding question be placed on the general election ballot: Should the City of Revere stop all new residential construction of apartment buildings 8 units or greater for 1 year?
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the following non-binding question be placed on the general election ballot: Should the City of Revere stop all new residential construction of apartment buildings 8 units or greater for 1 year?
Yes: Rizzo, RotondoNo: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [2 TO 8] AYES: Rizzo, Rotondo NAYS: Giannino, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 19-212
That the Mayor provide the emails, names and address of all 311 inquiries made to the city of Revere. Further note each and every 311 use signs a privacy release prior to using 311 . Additionally...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor provide the emails, names and address of all 311 inquiries made to the city of Revere. Further note each and every 311 use signs a privacy release prior to using 311 . Additionally under the state records law this information is public.
Yes: RotondoNo: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [1 TO 9] AYES: Rotondo NAYS: Giannino, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 19-221
That the City Council and Mayor approve the installation of memorial poles for living Revere combat veterans aged 80 years or older. There is a veteran that served in World War II, the Korean War...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council and Mayor approve the installation of memorial poles for living Revere combat veterans aged 80 years or older. There is a veteran that served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War and still residing in Revere today. He should be honored before it's too late for him to witness this most deserving tribute.
The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/7/2019 6:00 PM AYES: Giannino, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto, Guinasso ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 19-222
That the Mayor request the State Auditor to investigate The Revere Farmers Market, Dimple Rana, Director of Healthy Community Initiatives to ensure they are in compliance of awarding SNAP funds to...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the State Auditor to investigate The Revere Farmers Market, Dimple Rana, Director of Healthy Community Initiatives to ensure they are in compliance of awarding SNAP funds to the public. Further, if they maintain records of those who receive such funds and if they are in compliance with grant guidelines as dictated by federal and state law. Likewise, how these funds are dispersed among the public and whether there is a mean test.
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Council Order 19-223
That the Mayor request Dimple Rana, Director of Healthy Community Initiatives to provide the Revere City Council with the demographics of the recipients funded provide through the SNAP program
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request Dimple Rana, Director of Healthy Community Initiatives to provide the Revere City Council with the demographics of the recipients funded provide through the SNAP program.
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Council Order 19-224
That the Mayor request Dimple Rana, Director of Healthy Community Initiatives to provide the Revere City Council with the contract for each vendor who participates at the farmers market as well as...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request Dimple Rana, Director of Healthy Community Initiatives to provide the Revere City Council with the contract for each vendor who participates at the farmers market as well as the policy surrounding its operation.
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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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