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February 28, 2022
9 recorded votes, 8 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, Dan Rizzo, George J. Rotondo, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Gerry Visconti
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the February 7, 2022 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2022
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Council Order 22-064
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install underground electrical service from pole #587 to the property located at 57 Shirley Avenue, Revere, MA 02151
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE PETITION OF NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL UNDERGROUND SERVICE TO 57 SHIRLEY AVENUE FROM POLE #587?
Yes: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Dan Rizzo as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-065
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Revere Firefighters Local 926
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION NECESSARY TO FUND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 926 COVERING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024?
Yes: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Dan Rizzo as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-066
Communication from the Mayor relative to an amendment to a City Council order authorizing appropriations pursuant to the PARC Grant of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Communication from the Mayor relative to an amendment to a City Council order authorizing appropriations pursuant to the PARC Grant of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-076
That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution recognizing February as Black History Month
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution recognizing February as Black History Month.
Yes: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Dan Rizzo as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-077
That the City Council award Certificates of Merit to Donald Boudreau, Keith Correia, Officer Bryan Brenes, Officer Joseph Internacola, and Ladder 2: Acting Captain Kevin O'Hara, Fire Fighter Chuck...
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the City Council award Certificates of Merit to Donald Boudreau, Keith Correia, Officer Bryan Brenes, Officer Joseph Internacola, and Ladder 2: Acting Captain Kevin O'Hara, Fire Fighter Chuck DelGreco, and Fire Fighter Brian Ciampoli for their life-saving efforts at a recent High School basketball game.
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Council Order 22-078
That the City Council discontinue the practice of requesting the Police Department to deliver the City Council packets. City Council packets are already provided digitally and for any Councillor...
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the City Council discontinue the practice of requesting the Police Department to deliver the City Council packets. City Council packets are already provided digitally and for any Councillor wishing to receive a paper packet, they will be available for pick up during City Hall business hours on Friday.
Yes: Keefe, SerinoNo: Cogliandro, Fiore, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [2 TO 9] AYES: Keefe, Serino NAYS: Cogliandro, Fiore, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-082
That the Mayor request the Parking Director to issue 100 parking placards to the Director of Elder Affairs for use by the seniors attending the Senior Center for classes, luncheons, and special...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the Parking Director to issue 100 parking placards to the Director of Elder Affairs for use by the seniors attending the Senior Center for classes, luncheons, and special events. Providing placards to these seniors will allow them to enjoy all Senior Center activities without worry of receiving a parking violation or paying the meters in the Central Avenue Municipal Lot.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-083
That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution affirming support for Ukrainian sovereignty, the people of Ukraine, and their right to self- determination
Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Council President Visconti: That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution affirming support for Ukrainian sovereignty, the people of Ukraine, and their right to self- determination.
Yes: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Dan Rizzo as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
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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