MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
March 16, 2020
21 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: President Patrick M. Keefe presiding.
Present: Jessica A. Giannino, Arthur F. Guinasso, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, George J. Rotondo, Richard J. Serino, Gerry Visconti, Anthony T. Zambuto, Patrick M. Keefe
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the February 24, 2020 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2020
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-062
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $2,000,000 for the Revere High School Feasibility Study
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $2,000,000 for the Revere High School Feasibility Study.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-063
Communication from the Mayor relative to a COVID-19 appropriation
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND STABILIZATION FUND TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING ACCOUNT?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-056
The Mayor request the Water & Sewer Department to repair the sewerage line at the Revere Public Library. The bathroom at the library is compromised due to the line being in disrepair. This motion...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: The Mayor request the Water & Sewer Department to repair the sewerage line at the Revere Public Library. The bathroom at the library is compromised due to the line being in disrepair. This motion was approved by the City Council back in 2017.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-042
That the Mayor direct the Superintendent of Public Works to establish an asphalt tag program such as the system in place that the City of Boston currently utilizes
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Mayor direct the Superintendent of Public Works to establish an asphalt tag program such as the system in place that the City of Boston currently utilizes.
The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-049
Marilucia Alves Fonseca, 45 Doonan St., Medford, MA 02155 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to raze the existing nonconforming commercial structure and reconstruct a new two (2)...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY MARILUCIA ALVES FONSECA, 45 DOONAN ST., MEDFORD, MA 02155 TO RAZE THE EXISTING NONCONFORMING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE AND RECONSTRUCT A NEW TWO (2) STORY COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE ON LOT 4A AT 225 BROADWAY, REVERE, MA 02151 SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoAbstained: NovoselskyIra Novoselsky abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 0] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSTAIN: Novoselsky.”
Council Order 20-050
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Richard Viscay to the Revere Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Richard Viscay to the Revere Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-051
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Richard Viscay as the Director of Finance
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Richard Viscay as the Director of Finance.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-064
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Free Cash Appropriation for Accrued vacation liability
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM FREE CASH TO THE TREASURER/COLLECTOR PERMANENT SALARIES ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,365?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-069
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Spencer Contracting as Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Spencer Contracting as Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-071
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of D & M Civil Inc. as Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of D & M Civil Inc. as Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-072
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of McGrath Enterprises as Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of McGrath Enterprises as Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-074
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Raffaele Construction as Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Raffaele Construction as Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-075
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Procopio Enterprises as Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Procopio Enterprises as Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-076
Communication from the Mayor regarding the appointment of Michael Piccardi as Purchasing Agent for the City of Revere
Comm. from the Mayor regarding the appointment of Michael Piccardi as Purchasing Agent for the City of Revere.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-077
That the City Council accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Section 3D relative to the establishment of an aid to elderly and disabled taxation fund
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the City Council accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Section 3D relative to the establishment of an aid to elderly and disabled taxation fund.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-078
That the Mayor request the City Treasurer to designate a place on the City’s municipal or excise tax bills whereby taxpayers may voluntarily check off to donate a designated amount not less than...
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Mayor request the City Treasurer to designate a place on the City’s municipal or excise tax bills whereby taxpayers may voluntarily check off to donate a designated amount not less than one dollar to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund. Further, that the Mayor proceed with the creation of a Taxation Aid Committee in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 60, Section 3D for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of said section.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-080
That the Mayor request Superintendent Dr. Kelly or her representative to appear before the City Council to discuss creating a class called first aid and life skills. Likewise, that the class be...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request Superintendent Dr. Kelly or her representative to appear before the City Council to discuss creating a class called first aid and life skills. Likewise, that the class be between 30 - 60 minutes under auspices of a doctor willing to teach. This class shall commence from first day of middle school until high school graduation.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-083
That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to develop an ordinance controlling the use of television satellite dishes on buildings including, but not limited to, the number of dishes on a building...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to develop an ordinance controlling the use of television satellite dishes on buildings including, but not limited to, the number of dishes on a building per apartment.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-084
That the Mayor request the Department of Public Works to review the feasibility of installing dog bag stations and receptacles along Mountain and Park Avenues
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request the Department of Public Works to review the feasibility of installing dog bag stations and receptacles along Mountain and Park Avenues.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-085
That the City of Revere look into the feasibility into creating a stabilization account for an Affordable Housing Trust fund as introduced by Councilor At Large Leo Robinson in Chelsea. This is a...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City of Revere look into the feasibility into creating a stabilization account for an Affordable Housing Trust fund as introduced by Councilor At Large Leo Robinson in Chelsea. This is a great idea and if possible with the Council and Mayor help who have a dream of buying a home in Revere make buying it a reality in Revere.
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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