MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
January 24, 2022
15 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: President Gerry Visconti presiding.
Present: Anthony Cogliandro, Al Fiore, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Gerry Visconti
Absent: Dan Rizzo, George J. Rotondo
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the January 10, 2022 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 2022
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-003
Amendment to the Rules of Order (Councillor Fiore): strike the three-motion limit on remarks in Rule 28
On the amendment, Councillors Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, and Serino voting “YES”. Councillors Novoselsky, Silvestri, and Council President Visconti voting “NO”. Councillors Rizzo and Rotondo were absent. City Council – Regular Meeting January 24, 2022 · Amendment to Rule 28 is approved.
Yes: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, SerinoNo: Novoselsky, Silvestri, ViscontiThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes.
From the minutes
“On the amendment, Councillors Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, and Serino voting “YES”. Councillors Novoselsky, Silvestri, and Council President Visconti voting “NO”. Councillors Rizzo and Rotondo were absent. City Council – Regular Meeting January 24, 2022 · Amendment to Rule 28 is approved..”
Amendment to the Rules of Order (Councillor Fiore): strike the five-motion limit per meeting in Rule 30
Councillors Fiore, Morabito, and Serino voting “YES”. Councillors Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, and Council President Visconti voting “NO”. Councillors Rizzo and Rotondo were absent. · Amendment to Rule 30 fails.
Yes: Fiore, Morabito, SerinoNo: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ViscontiThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes.
From the minutes
“Councillors Fiore, Morabito, and Serino voting “YES”. Councillors Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, and Council President Visconti voting “NO”. Councillors Rizzo and Rotondo were absent. · Amendment to Rule 30 fails..”
Amendment to the Rules of Order (Councillor Fiore): strike the limit on speaking on more than three motions in Rule 8
On the amendment, Councillors Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, and Serino voting “YES”. Councillors Novoselsky, Silvestri, and Council President Visconti voting “NO”. Councillors Rizzo and Rotondo were absent. · Amendment to Rule 8 is approved.
Yes: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, SerinoNo: Novoselsky, Silvestri, ViscontiThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes.
From the minutes
“On the amendment, Councillors Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, and Serino voting “YES”. Councillors Novoselsky, Silvestri, and Council President Visconti voting “NO”. Councillors Rizzo and Rotondo were absent. · Amendment to Rule 8 is approved..”
Introduction of the City Council Rules of Order for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting
Introduction of the City Council Rules of Order for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.
Yes: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Serino, Silvestri, ViscontiNo: NovoselskyThe minutes record the result as “Ordered As Amended”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED [8 TO 1] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti NAYS: Novoselsky ABSENT: Rizzo, Rotondo.”
Council Order 22-006
Communication from the Mayor relative to an update on the Revere High School Building Project
Communication from the Mayor relative to an update on the Revere High School Building Project.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo, Rotondo.”
Council Order 22-024
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install an underground conduit encased in concrete at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Hichborn Street from Pole #2644...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE PETITION BY NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL AN UNDERGROUND CONDUIT FOR A NEW DEVELOPMENT AT 10 FRANKLIN AVENUE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo, Rotondo.”
Council Order 22-025
Hearing called as ordered on the application of Mario S. Marenghi, 42 Nahant Ave., Winthrop, MA 02152, seeking a Chapter 148 License from the Revere City Council to enable the appellant to operate...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT A CHAPTER 148 LICENSE FOR A COMMERCIAL GARAGE AT 22 NAPLES ROAD?
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Serino, Silvestri, ViscontiNo: Fiore, Morabito
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [7 TO 2] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti NAYS: Fiore, Morabito ABSENT: Rizzo, Rotondo.”
Council Order 22-029
Communication from the Mayor relative to a request for Special Municipal Employee Status for RPS Athletic Department positions
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE STATUS FOR THE FOLLOWING REVERE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT POSITIONS: HEAD COACH, JUNIOR VARSITY COACH, FRESHMAN COACH, MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH, ASSISTANT HEAD COACH, TEAM ASSISTANT COACH, CLOCK OPERATOR, TICKET TAKER, TICKET SELLER, ANNOUNCER, GAME/EVENT WORKER, OFFICIAL SCORER, GAME ADMINISTRATOR, SITE ADMINISTRATOR, REFEREE, ATHLETIC TRAINER, AND EMT?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo, Rotondo.”
Council Order 22-030
That Certificates of Appreciation be awarded to the following individuals in recognition of their work at the Veterans' Food Bank since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020: Richard Savage...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That Certificates of Appreciation be awarded to the following individuals in recognition of their work at the Veterans' Food Bank since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020: Richard Savage, Kathleen Savage, Jeannine Zichella, Ella DiPrima, Carol Pizziferri, June Deneen, Donald Boudreau, Betzy Martinez, William Reedy, Shawn Morris, John Coyne, Nicholas Rudolph, Mark Matheson, and Donna Dreezen.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Ordered As Amended”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”
Council Order 22-031
That the Mayor request the DPW to install a memorial plaque at the Louis Pasture Park in recognition of Susan Coppola who was a beloved person in the Beachmont Community
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the DPW to install a memorial plaque at the Louis Pasture Park in recognition of Susan Coppola who was a beloved person in the Beachmont Community.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-032
That the Mayor be request the appropriate departments to use a less invasive rodent poison when baiting. Data shows that the wild life food chain is being affected and are killing off hawks...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor be request the appropriate departments to use a less invasive rodent poison when baiting. Data shows that the wild life food chain is being affected and are killing off hawks, coyotes, owls, cats, dogs, etc. from this lethal poison. A less invasive poison would help protect wild life and would be of equal cost compared to the current rodent poison.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-033
That the Mayor request MassDOT to change the configuration of the light at the movie theater site on Squire Road for the time being to a blinking red light. This is a second request to MassDOT, as...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor request MassDOT to change the configuration of the light at the movie theater site on Squire Road for the time being to a blinking red light. This is a second request to MassDOT, as an initial request was made in the Fall of 2021.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-034
That the Mayor look into the feasibility of establishing a snow-shoveling program whereby the City utilizes and compensates unemployed veterans of the city to shovel the homes of elderly veterans...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor look into the feasibility of establishing a snow-shoveling program whereby the City utilizes and compensates unemployed veterans of the city to shovel the homes of elderly veterans, elderly, retired first responders, and city sidewalks abutting . Criteria shall be established to ensure only the neediest residents receive this service, and the program itself can be modeled on similar City programs whereby seniors and students are compensated for work for the City. This program could be under the auspices of the Veterans' Services office.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Ordered As Amended”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”
Council Order 22-035
That the Mayor direct the Police Chief to increase patrols at all intersections of Rumney Road. Drivers are speeding, running through stop signs, and driving the wrong way on one-way streets in...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct the Police Chief to increase patrols at all intersections of Rumney Road. Drivers are speeding, running through stop signs, and driving the wrong way on one-way streets in that area.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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