MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
March 14, 2022
22 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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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, George J. Rotondo, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Gerry Visconti
Absent: Dan Rizzo
During the meeting:
- Al Fiore recused from the vote on Council Order 22-067 (22-067 : Re-Appointment of Michael G. Tucker to the Zoning Board of Appeals).
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the February 28, 2022 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of February 28, 2022
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Council Order 22-049
Hearing called as ordered on: An Ordinance Amending the Time Requirements for the Placement of Trash for Curbside Collection Section 1. Section 8.06.030D Time, Requirements for the Placement of...
Hearing called as ordered on: An Ordinance Amending the Time Requirements for the Placement of Trash for Curbside Collection Section 1. Section 8.06.030D Time, Requirements for the Placement of Trash for Curbside Collection; time and method is hereby amended by deleting the first sentence and inserting in place thereof, "Trash carts and containers authorized for curbside collection shall be placed for curbside collection no earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the day before scheduled collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection from April 1st to October 31st and no earlier than 4 p.m. on the day before scheduled collection and no later than 7 a.m. on the day of collection from November 1st to March 31st."
Yes: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Serino, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list George J. Rotondo 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, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo, Rotondo.”
Council Order 22-058
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Brian Averback to the Conservation Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN AVERBACK TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-059
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Joseph LaValle to the Conservation Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH LAVALLE TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-060
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Heather Legere to the Conservation Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF HEATHER LEGERE TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-067
Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointments of certain members of boards and commissions
Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointments of certain members of boards and commissions.
Yes: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Ira Novoselsky 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, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Novoselsky, Rizzo.”
22-067 : Re-Appointment of Michael G. Tucker to the Zoning Board of Appeals
22-067 : Re-Appointment of Michael G. Tucker to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 0] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo RECUSED: Fiore.”
Council Order 22-068
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Denise Rampelberg to the Board of Elder Affairs
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DENISE RAMPELBERG TO THE COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-069
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Eleanor Vieira to the Board of Elder Affairs
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ELEANOR VIEIRA TO THE COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-070
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Linda Doherty to the Board of Elder Affairs
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ELEANOR VIEIRA TO THE COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-071
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Paul Ring to the Library Board of Trustees
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF PAUL RING TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-072
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Robert P. Hanlon to the Board of Elder Affairs
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT P. HANLON TO THE COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-073
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Sandi Lozier to the Board of Elder Affairs
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF SANDI LOZIER TO THE COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-074
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of James O'Brien as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES O’BRIEN TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-075
Communication from the Mayor relative to Special Municipal Employee Status for members of the Board of Elder Affairs
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE STATUS FOR THE COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-096
That the Mayor request Municipal Inspections to inspect MBP 4-90-002 Revere Beach Parkway for any violations, issue violations if necessary, and report back to the City Council with the results of...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request Municipal Inspections to inspect MBP 4-90-002 Revere Beach Parkway for any violations, issue violations if necessary, and report back to the City Council with the results of the inspection.
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Council Order 22-088
That the Mayor request the Retirement Board to provide the City Council with the future cost of retirement projected over the next five years and how these monies are accrued by City employees
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Retirement Board to provide the City Council with the future cost of retirement projected over the next five years and how these monies are accrued by City employees.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-089
That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to provide the City Council with the rules, regulations, and policy governing City of Revere personnel and a copy of all union contracts
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to provide the City Council with the rules, regulations, and policy governing City of Revere personnel and a copy of all union contracts.
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Council Order 22-090
That the Mayor be requested to set up a fundraiser through Revere's website for individuals to donate and show support for displaced Ukranian refugees due to the current crisis
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor be requested to set up a fundraiser through Revere's website for individuals to donate and show support for displaced Ukranian refugees due to the current crisis.
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Council Order 22-092
That the Mayor investigate the feasibility of including a line item in the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for additional funding for School Resource Officers in Revere Public Schools for the purpose of...
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Mayor investigate the feasibility of including a line item in the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for additional funding for School Resource Officers in Revere Public Schools for the purpose of supporting and identifying students struggling with mental health issues.
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Council Order 22-093
That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police to have an officer present on Tuckerman Street during pick up at the Lincoln School in the interest of public safety. Folks picking up their children are...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police to have an officer present on Tuckerman Street during pick up at the Lincoln School in the interest of public safety. Folks picking up their children are double parking and blocking the driveways of the residents on Tuckerman Street.
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Council Order 22-095
That the City Council approve the attached Proclamation recognizing the Jewish War Veterans of Revere
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the City Council approve the attached Proclamation recognizing the Jewish War Veterans of Revere.
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