MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
March 23, 2020
16 recorded votes, 16 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 March 16, 2020 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of March 16, 2020
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-070
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Earthwork Industries as Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Earthwork Industries as Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-073
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Super Service Today as Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Super Service Today as Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-089
A Communication from the Co-Directors of the 2020 Federal Census to provide an update on the activities planned for Census Day, April 1, 2020
A Communication from the Co-Directors of the 2020 Federal Census to provide an update on the activities planned for Census Day, April 1, 2020.
The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/27/2020 6:00 PM AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-090
That the Mayor request the Director of Parking to suspend all parking meter enforcement and offer free meter parking throughout the City of Revere until further notice to assist residents and...
Motion presented by Councillor Visconti: That the Mayor request the Director of Parking to suspend all parking meter enforcement and offer free meter parking throughout the City of Revere until further notice to assist residents and local businesses during these financially difficult times.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-091
That the Mayor request Inspectional Services to look at illegal driveways being constructed around the city especially on Taft Street and enforce zoning ordinances. Residents are taking out their...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request Inspectional Services to look at illegal driveways being constructed around the city especially on Taft Street and enforce zoning ordinances. Residents are taking out their front lawns without first obtaining a variances. Some driveways have not even obtained curb cuts.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-092
That the Mayor request all first responders in the City of Revere to be tested for coronavirus as soon as resources are made available. Additionally, that the Mayor speak with state officials...
Motion presented by Councillor Visconti: That the Mayor request all first responders in the City of Revere to be tested for coronavirus as soon as resources are made available. Additionally, that the Mayor speak with state officials about eliminating the initial screening process for first responders so they can be tested immediately and prevent the potential spreading of the virus in our community. It is our responsibility as a community to be proactive in fighting COVID-19 and to stem the potential spread of the virus. The measure would help Revere protect our first responding agencies and avoid shortages of essential personnel due to
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-093
That the Mayor severely fine businesses in our city that are price gouging and taking advantage of residents in need during this crisis
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor severely fine businesses in our city that are price gouging and taking advantage of residents in need during this crisis.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-094
That the Mayor request ISD to hold of on enforcment of the plastic bag ban during this pandemic so Market Basket and other stores have enough bags for its patrons
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request ISD to hold of on enforcment of the plastic bag ban during this pandemic so Market Basket and other stores have enough bags for its patrons.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-095
That the City of Revere investigate the feasibility of Immediately acquiring four (4) used ambulances and outfit them immediately for service within the City
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City of Revere investigate the feasibility of Immediately acquiring four (4) used ambulances and outfit them immediately for service within the City.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-096
That the Mayor discuss with Chief Bright and the Firefighter Union to prepare to operate an ambulance service in the setting of the Covid-19 coronavirus
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor discuss with Chief Bright and the Firefighter Union to prepare to operate an ambulance service in the setting of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-097
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Camdele Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Camdele Construction 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 20-098
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of JRF Corp. as a Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of JRF Corp. 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 20-099
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Caruso Corp as a Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Caruso Corp 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 20-100
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Meninno Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Meninno Construction 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 20-101
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of R. Sasso and Sons Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of R. Sasso and Sons Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer.
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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