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February 8, 2021
10 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Council President Anthony T. Zambuto presiding.
Present: Jessica A. Giannino, Arthur F. Guinasso, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Richard J. Serino, George J. Rotondo, Gerry Visconti, Anthony T. Zambuto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the January 25, 2021 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 2021
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Council Order 21-015
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $5,875,000 for various Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Improvements
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,875,000 FOR VARIOUS FISCAL YEAR 2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-027
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $60,000 for the Lincoln School Design and Planning Services for Replacement of Windows and Doors
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 FOR THE LINCOLN SCHOOL DESIGN AND PLANNING SERVICES FOR REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND DOORS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-028
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $60,000 for the Beachmont Elementary School Boiler Replacement Design and Planning Services
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 FOR THE BEACHMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOILER REPLACEMENT DESIGN AND PLANNING SERVICES?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 20-384
An Ordinance Relative to the Establishment of a Public Art Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-003
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of McCourt Construction Company as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of McCourt Construction Company as a Licensed Drain Layer.
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Council Order 21-029
Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation from the Cable Access Receipt Reserve Fund for RevereTV's 1st quarter invoice
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,854.04 FROM THE CABLE ACCESS RECEIPT RESERVE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING REVERETV'S 1ST QUARTER INVOICE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-031
That the Mayor request the Department of Public Works to mitigate a underground natural spring flowing down Bellingham Avenue, through 135 Endicott Avenue, and onto Endicott Avenue. The spring...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the Department of Public Works to mitigate a underground natural spring flowing down Bellingham Avenue, through 135 Endicott Avenue, and onto Endicott Avenue. The spring flows year round and causes thick ice to form during the winter. For two years, there have been ongoing discussions to fix this issue, but the problem is getting worse. This motion is offered in the interest of public safety for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
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Council Order 21-032
That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution recognizing February as Black History Month
Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Councillor Giannino, Councillor Keefe: That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution recognizing February as Black History Month.
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Council Order 21-033
That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Fatou Drammeh in recognition of her commitment and dedication to our community. Fatou is the founder of Women Encouraging...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Councillor Giannino, Councillor Keefe: That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Fatou Drammeh in recognition of her commitment and dedication to our community. Fatou is the founder of Women Encouraging Empowerment, a local non-profit organization in Revere that works to educate, advocate for, and protect and the most vulnerable populations in our community. Additionally, through the COVID pandemic, Fatou has truly gone above and beyond to connect residents with resources. Fatou has dedicated her entire personal and professional life to advance the causes of social justice, economic prosperity, participatory adult education, and program development for vulnerable populations. Revere is a better city because of the work Fatou does day-in and day-out.
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