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April 25, 2022
19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: President Gerry Visconti presiding. Richard J. Serino arrived late (6:58 PM).
Present: Anthony Cogliandro, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, Dan Rizzo, George J. Rotondo, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Gerry Visconti
Absent: Al Fiore
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the April 11, 2022 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 11, 2022
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Council Order 22-129
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install new underground electrical service from pole #2024 to the property located at 727 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA 02151
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE PETITION OF NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL NEW UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SERVICE FROM POLE #2024 TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 727 REVERE BEACH PARKWAY, REVERE, MA?
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Richard J. Serino 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Fiore, Serino.”
Council Order 22-130
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install new underground electric service to a pump station from existing pole #1847 on Rice Avenue, Revere, MA 02151
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install new underground electric service to a pump station from existing pole #1847 on Rice Avenue, Revere, MA 02151.
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Tabled - No”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED - NO ROLL CALL Next: 5/9/2022 6:00 PM.”
Council Order 22-132
Shall the City Council approve a transfer in the amount of $236,033 from Free Cash to the general stabilization fund?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $236,033 FROM FREE CASH TO THE GENERAL STABILIZATION FUND?
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Richard J. Serino 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Fiore, Serino.”
Shall the City Council approve a transfer in the amount of $314,711 from Free Cash to the capital improvement stabilization fund?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $314,711 FROM FREE CASH TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND?
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Richard J. Serino 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Fiore, Serino.”
Shall the City Council approve a transfer in the amount of $250,000 from Free Cash to the opeb trust fund?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FROM FREE CASH TO THE OPEB TRUST FUND?
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Richard J. Serino 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Fiore, Serino.”
Shall the City Council approve a transfer in the amount of $174,713 from water & sewer Free Cash to the water & sewer stabilization fund?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $174,713 FROM WATER & SEWER FREE CASH TO THE WATER & SEWER STABILIZATION FUND?
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Richard J. Serino 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Fiore, Serino.”
Council Order 22-100
That the Mayor be requested to provide the City Council with all demographic data points by census block
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor be requested to provide the City Council with all demographic data points by census block.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-101
That the Mayor request Dr. Barros to provide the City Council with a copy of the REMAP plan and current scope of work to identify those who are traditionally and most marginalized in our community...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request Dr. Barros to provide the City Council with a copy of the REMAP plan and current scope of work to identify those who are traditionally and most marginalized in our community which was discussed at the Human Rights Commission meeting of March 10, 2022. Further, that Dr. Barros be requested to inform the City Council of what can be done through the City Council to meet these goals.
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Council Order 22-102
That the Mayor request Dr. Barros, Director of Talent and Culture, and City Solicitor Paul Capizzi to hold a hostile work environment seminar
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request Dr. Barros, Director of Talent and Culture, and City Solicitor Paul Capizzi to hold a hostile work environment seminar.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-085
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Stephen F. Reardon to the Election Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Stephen F. Reardon to the Election Commission.
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Richard J. Serino 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Fiore, Serino.”
Council Order 22-094
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Deborah Frank to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Deborah Frank to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Richard J. Serino 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Fiore, Serino.”
Council Order 22-112
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Molly McGee to the Human Rights Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Molly McGee to the Human Rights Commission
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Richard J. Serino 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Fiore, Serino.”
Council Order 22-115
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Soumia Aitelhaj to the Cultural Council
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Soumia Aitelhaj to the Cultural Council
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Richard J. Serino 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Fiore, Serino.”
Council Order 22-116
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Chloe Marie Therese Gladu to the Cultural Council
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Chloe Marie Therese Gladu to the Cultural Council
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Richard J. Serino 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Fiore, Serino.”
Council Order 22-117
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Samantha Harrington to the Cultural Council
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Samantha Harrington to the Cultural Council
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Richard J. Serino 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Fiore, Serino.”
Council Order 22-118
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Lani Stevens to the Cultural Council
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Lani Stevens to the Cultural Council
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list Richard J. Serino 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Fiore, Serino.”
Council Order 22-134
That the Mayor and Chief of Police be requested to look into creating SafeTrade Stations in Revere. SafeTrade Stations are utilized for safe exchanges on internet purchases from private online...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor and Chief of Police be requested to look into creating SafeTrade Stations in Revere. SafeTrade Stations are utilized for safe exchanges on internet purchases from private online sales such as Craigslist and Facebook marketplace. There are currently 18 cities within the Commonwealth utilizing SafeTrade Stations. These stations are generally parking spaces on police department property and/or the police station lobby all with 24/7 monitoring.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-135
That the Mayor be requested to provide shredder truck services for residents twice per year to shred personal information documents. One event shall be held in the Beachmont area the other event...
Motion presented by Council President Visconti: That the Mayor be requested to provide shredder truck services for residents twice per year to shred personal information documents. One event shall be held in the Beachmont area the other event shall be held at Griswold Park.
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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