MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
October 25, 2021
18 recorded votes, 11 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: Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Richard J. Serino, George J. Rotondo, Gerry Visconti, Anthony T. Zambuto
Absent: Jessica A. Giannino, Arthur F. Guinasso
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the October 4, 2021 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2021
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-344
Hearing called as ordered on a Loan Order in the amount of $1,300,000 for the MWRA Lead Service Line Replacement Loan Program
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.3 MILLION DOLLARS FOR THE MWRA LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACE LOAN PROGRAM?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto ABSENT: Giannino, Guinasso.”
Council Order 21-345
Hearing called as ordered on a Loan Order in the amount of $300,000 for Infiltration/Inflow Removal Design Projects
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 DOLLARS FOR INFILTRATION/INFLOW REMOVAL DESIGN PROJECTS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto ABSENT: Giannino, Guinasso.”
Council Order 21-354
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install a new underground electrical service from pole #2456 to a new house at 570 Proctor Avenue, Revere, MA 02151
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE PETITION OF NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SERVICE FROM POLE #2456 TO A NEW HOUSE AT 570 PROCTOR AVENUE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto ABSENT: Giannino, Guinasso.”
Council Order 21-356
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Toys for Tickets amnesty program for the 2021 holiday season
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Toys for Tickets amnesty program for the 2021 holiday season.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto ABSENT: Giannino, Guinasso.”
Council Order 21-358
Communication from the Mayor relative to the 2021 Holiday Free Parking period
Communication from the Mayor relative to the 2021 Holiday Free Parking period.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto ABSENT: Giannino, Guinasso.”
Council Order 21-359
Communication from the Mayor relative to the MOA between the City and Laborer's Local 22 - Revere Unit A
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROPRIATE THE NECESSARY FUNDS TO FUND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND LABORER’S LOCAL 22 - UNIT A COVERING THE PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 1, 2021 AND JUNE 30, 2024?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto ABSENT: Giannino, Guinasso.”
Council Order 21-360
Communication from the Mayor relative to the MOA between the City and Laborer's Local 22 - Revere Unit B
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROPRIATE THE NECESSARY FUNDS TO FUND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND LABORER’S LOCAL 22 - UNIT B COVERING THE PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 1, 2021 AND JUNE 30, 2024?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto ABSENT: Giannino, Guinasso.”
Council Order 21-362
That the City Council proclaim the month of October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness month (see attached Proclamation)
Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Councillor Giannino: That the City Council proclaim the month of October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness month (see attached Proclamation).
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Council Order 21-363
That the Mayor, Superintendent Kelly, and the School Building Committee provide a date in which they will present all three selection sites before the City Council
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor, Superintendent Kelly, and the School Building Committee provide a date in which they will present all three selection sites before the City Council.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-369
That the Mayor request MassDOT to install flashing warning lights or signs at Brown Circle instructing trucks that the rotary is a roll over hazard and to proceed with caution. This motion is made...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor request MassDOT to install flashing warning lights or signs at Brown Circle instructing trucks that the rotary is a roll over hazard and to proceed with caution. This motion is made in the interest of public and environmental safety due to the number of roll overs occurring at this location in prior years.
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Council Order 21-370
That the Mayor request the DEP or the EAP to install hay bails along the Saugus River bank to protect the waterway, plants, and wild life from another oil disaster at Brown Circle
Motion presented by : That the Mayor request the DEP or the EAP to install hay bails along the Saugus River bank to protect the waterway, plants, and wild life from another oil disaster at Brown Circle.
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Council Order 21-371
That the Mayor request the DCR to remove the permit and meter parking signs on Revere Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue. Some poles have approximately four signs attached indicating regulations...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President Visconti: That the Mayor request the DCR to remove the permit and meter parking signs on Revere Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue. Some poles have approximately four signs attached indicating regulations that are no longer in effect. This is confusing for residents living in and or visiting the Revere Beach Reservation.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-373
That the Mayor be requested to provide an update on Council Order 21-282 regarding the seawall on Rice Avenue. Further, in the event that the repairs are the City's responsibility and there is no...
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor be requested to provide an update on Council Order 21-282 regarding the seawall on Rice Avenue. Further, in the event that the repairs are the City's responsibility and there is no other funding available, that the Mayor consider using ARPA funds to make any required repairs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-374
That the Mayor request the Fire Chief to appear before the City Council to provide an update on the construction timeline for the Point of Pines Fire Station
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request the Fire Chief to appear before the City Council to provide an update on the construction timeline for the Point of Pines Fire Station.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-375
That the Mayor, with assistance from our State Delegation, request the DCR Commissioner and Governor Baker to direct DCR to install a pedestrian traffic control light at the crosswalk located at...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor, with assistance from our State Delegation, request the DCR Commissioner and Governor Baker to direct DCR to install a pedestrian traffic control light at the crosswalk located at 376-382 Ocean Avenue. There exists a very dangerous situation for pedestrians crossing Ocean Avenue.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-376
That the Mayor request the Municipal Inspections General Counsel Cheryl McCormick, Attorney Gerry D'Ambrosio, and Short-Term Rental Enforcement Director Nick Catinazzo to appear before the City...
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request the Municipal Inspections General Counsel Cheryl McCormick, Attorney Gerry D'Ambrosio, and Short-Term Rental Enforcement Director Nick Catinazzo to appear before the City Council to discuss the property operating as a short-term rental on Pines Road.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-377
That the Mayor request MassDOT to install flashing warning lights or signs at all rotaries instructing trucks that the rotaries are a roll over hazard and to proceed with caution. This motion is...
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request MassDOT to install flashing warning lights or signs at all rotaries instructing trucks that the rotaries are a roll over hazard and to proceed with caution. This motion is made in the interest of public and
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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