MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
July 11, 2022
11 recorded votes, 9 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, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, Dan Rizzo, George J. Rotondo, Richard J. Serino, Gerry Visconti
Absent: Marc Silvestri
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the June 27, 2022 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of June 27, 2022
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-152
An Amendment to the Revised Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to the Legalization of Accessory Dwelling Units
An Amendment to the Revised Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to the Legalization of Accessory Dwelling Units.
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti ABSENT: Silvestri.”
Council Order 22-168
An Ordinance Establishing Inclusionary Zoning in the City of Revere
An Ordinance Establishing Inclusionary Zoning in the City of Revere.
Yes: MorabitoNo: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [1 TO 8] AYES: Morabito NAYS: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti ABSENT: Silvestri.”
Council Order 22-198
Communication from the Election Commissioner relative to the Special Election Warrant for Ward 5 - July 19, 2022
Communication from the Election Commissioner relative to the Special Election Warrant for Ward 5 - July 19, 2022.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-199
Communication from the Mayor relative to a PARC Resolution for Liberty Park
Communication from the Mayor relative to a PARC Resolution for Liberty Park.
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, ViscontiThe minutes list Patrick M. Keefe 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, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti ABSENT: Keefe, Silvestri.”
Council Order 22-200
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the RevereTV appropriation
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $166,097.19 FROM THE CABLE ACCESS RECEIPT RESERVE FUND FOR REVERETV’S QUARTERLY INVOICE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti ABSENT: Silvestri.”
Council Order 22-201
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Fiscal Year 2022 year end transfers
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 YEAR END TRANSFERS AS REPORTED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti ABSENT: Silvestri.”
Council Order 22-203
That the Mayor request the Police Chief to install an electronic speed reader on Winthrop Avenue for Westbound traffic between Beach Street and the Revere Senior Center
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the Police Chief to install an electronic speed reader on Winthrop Avenue for Westbound traffic between Beach Street and the Revere Senior Center.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-204
That the Mayor request the DPW to install a park bench at a location to be determined by the family of Rose Napolitano in recognition of her 90th birthday, and her lifetime of contributions to the...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Councillor Serino: That the Mayor request the DPW to install a park bench at a location to be determined by the family of Rose Napolitano in recognition of her 90th birthday, and her lifetime of contributions to the City of Revere including her career at the Revere Housing Authority, her leadership in the Patriots Senior Center, Revere 1st, and as an active member of the Revere Senior Center.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-205
That the Mayor direct the DPW to ensure that all utility companies are patching roads properly
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct the DPW to ensure that all utility companies are patching roads properly.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-206
That the Mayor be requested to direct the Revere Housing Authority (RHA) to remove all dumpsters on Cooledge Street and Constitution Avenue. Further, that RHA be directed to never again place...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor be requested to direct the Revere Housing Authority (RHA) to remove all dumpsters on Cooledge Street and Constitution Avenue. Further, that RHA be directed to never again place dumpsters on sidewalks and in front of residences and that alternative methods of trash collection and storage secured immediately.
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.”
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