MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
May 9, 2022
16 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: President Gerry Visconti presiding. Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore’s resignation letter was placed on file at this meeting; the council had 10 members until John F. Powers returned on August 22, 2022.
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: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the April 25, 2022 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2022
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Council Order 22-147
In accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 147 of the Acts of 2004, that the City Council hereby orders a special election to be held immediately to the fill the remainder of the unexpired term of...
In accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 147 of the Acts of 2004, that the City Council hereby orders a special election to be held immediately to the fill the remainder of the unexpired term of Councillor of Ward Five due to the resignation of Councillor Al Fiore.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-136
Hearing called as ordered on a bond authorization in the amount of $3,639,789 for the replacement of windows and doors at the Lincoln School
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A BOND AUTHORIZATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,639,789 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND DOORS AT THE LINCOLN SCHOOL?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-062
Proposed amendment to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere by the applicant, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC, 50 Tomahawk Drive, Building #49, East Boston, MA 02128 relative...
Proposed amendment to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere by the applicant, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC, 50 Tomahawk Drive, Building #49, East Boston, MA 02128 relative to Automotive/Rental Car Facilities in the HB District (Engrossment and Ordainment).
Yes: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, SilvestriNo: Keefe, McKenna, Visconti
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [7 TO 3] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri NAYS: Keefe, McKenna, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-130
Petition by National Grid to install new underground electric service to a pump station from existing pole #1847 on Rice Avenue, Revere, MA 02151
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL NEW UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE TO A PUMP STATION FROM EXISTING POLE #1847 ON RICE AVENUE, REVERE, MA 02151?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-026
Communication from the City Auditor requesting adoption of MGL Chapter 40, Section 22A 1/2 relative to a "Parking Benefits District"
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT MGL CHAPTER 40, SECTION 22A½ ESTABLISHING A PARKING BENEFITS DISTRICT?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-127
Karbell, LLC, 355 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, MA 01887 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to raze the existing non- conforming structures on 25 and 55 American Legion Highway, Revere...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE PETITIONER TO RAZE THE EXISTING NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES ON 25 AND 55 AMERICAN LEGION HIGHWAY, REVERE, MA AND CONSTRUCT A NEW FAST FOOD/TAKE-OUT/DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT (COFFEE SHOP) WITH A DRIVE THROUGH AT 25 AMERICAN LEGION HIGHWAY, REVERE, MA AND A NEW 6,786 SQ. FT. STRUCTURE CONSISTING OF A 5,275 SQ. FT. COMMERCIAL UNIT (URGENT CARE) AND A 1,511 SQ. FT. COMMERCIAL UNIT (PIZZA SHOP) AT 55 AMERICAN LEGION HIGHWAY, REVERE, MA SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-148
That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission conduct a thorough study of the impacts of motor vehicular traffic on following residential streets off of Squire Road: Keayne Street, Augustus...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission conduct a thorough study of the impacts of motor vehicular traffic on following residential streets off of Squire Road: Keayne Street, Augustus Street, Sigourney Street, Derby Road, Orvis Road, Gore Road and Charger Street. The purpose of such a study shall be to gather data, and shall include car counts on these listed streets, along with data on the impacts of Northgate Shopping Center and other Squire Road businesses on traffic on these residential streets. The ultimate goal shall be to implement a comprehensive traffic mitigation strategy to ensure these streets are not overburdened with vehicular traffic, and shall include the feasibility of reversing the direction of the One-Way on Derby Road from Squire Road to Grover Street and reversing the direction of the One- Way on Sigourney Street from Malden Street to Grover Street.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-137
Communication from the City Auditor relative to bond rescissions for prior fiscal year state revolving fund authorizations
Communication from the City Auditor relative to bond rescissions for prior fiscal year state revolving fund authorizations.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-138
That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police to heavily patrol Cushman Avenue due to dangerous speeding
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police to heavily patrol Cushman Avenue due to dangerous speeding.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-139
That the Mayor direct the DPW to make various upgrades to Oxford Park including trash barrels, dog-waste dispensers, walkway improvements, weed barriers for flower beds, and the installation of a...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct the DPW to make various upgrades to Oxford Park including trash barrels, dog-waste dispensers, walkway improvements, weed barriers for flower beds, and the installation of a Little Free Library.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-141
That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to install a speedometer and potentially video monitoring at the intersection of Proctor Avenue and Adams Street. There are very dangerous speeding...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to install a speedometer and potentially video monitoring at the intersection of Proctor Avenue and Adams Street. There are very dangerous speeding issues at this intersection.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-142
That the City Council request Tom O'Brien, HYM Investment Group, to appear before the City Council Committee of the Whole on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 5:00PM for the purpose of discussing the new...
Motion presented by Council President Visconti, Councillor McKenna: That the City Council request Tom O'Brien, HYM Investment Group, to appear before the City Council Committee of the Whole on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 5:00PM for the purpose of discussing the new life sciences building to be constructed at Suffolk Downs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-143
That the Mayor request Community Development and the DPW to install decorative street lamps extending the entire length of Broadway
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Mayor request Community Development and the DPW to install decorative street lamps extending the entire length of Broadway.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-144
That the Mayor direct the CFO to provide the City Council with an up-to-date accounting of the use of ARPA funds, a breakdown of all ARPA funded current and future employees and the cost to...
Motion presented by Council President Visconti: That the Mayor direct the CFO to provide the City Council with an up-to-date accounting of the use of ARPA funds, a breakdown of all ARPA funded current and future employees and the cost to maintain them. Further, that the CFO provide the City Council with any future potential expenditures from this fund.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-145
That the Mayor request the Vice-Chair of the Human Rights Commission (HRC), Chai Hossaini, to appear before the City Council to discuss her verbal altercation with residents on December 2, 2021...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Vice-Chair of the Human Rights Commission (HRC), Chai Hossaini, to appear before the City Council to discuss her verbal altercation with residents on December 2, 2021 after the HRC meeting had ended.
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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