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September 12, 2022
21 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. Resolution of condolence for Councillor-at-Large George J. Rotondo, Jr., who died in office; 10 members until September 19, 2022.
Present: Anthony Cogliandro, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Gerry Visconti
Absent: Dan Rizzo
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the August 22, 2022 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of August 22, 2022
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-208
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC, 50 Tomahawk Drive, Bldg. 49, East Boston, MA 02128 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to enable the appellant to operate an...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AS REPORTED BY THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-210
596 Brothers, LLC and Beachmont Investments, LLC, 596 Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to alter the preexisting nonconforming eight...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AS REPORTED BY THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-188
Communication from the Mayor relative to the student appointment of Larry Santos to the Public Art Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE STUDENT APPOINTMENT OF LARRY SANTOS TO THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-202
Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of Lauren D'Avella as a Constable
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF LAUREN D'AVELLA AS A CONSTABLE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-248
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Appropriation of Overlay Surplus - FY2023 Revaluation
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROPRIATE $75,000 FROM THE OVERLAY SURPLUS ACCOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FY2023 REVALUATION OF ALL REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTIES?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-249
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Appropriation - Community Investment Trust (matching funds for PARC grant)
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL TRANSFER $84,970 FROM THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND TO THE PARC GRANT MATCH?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-250
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Tom Skwierawski as Chief of Planning and Community Development
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE RESIDENCY WAIVER FOR MR. TOM SKWIERAWSKI, 956 MAIN ST., MELROSE, MA?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-251
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Lauren Buck as Chief of Health and Human Services
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE RESIDENCY WAIVER FOR MS. LAUREN BUCK, 7 O ST., BOSTON, MA?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-252
Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of William Levy as Constable for the City of Revere
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM LEVY AS A CONSTABLE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 22-253
That the Mayor request the DPW to utilize CIT Funds to repair the traffic island at the intersection of Malden Street and Washington Avenue and to prioritize the reconstruction of sidewalks on...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor request the DPW to utilize CIT Funds to repair the traffic island at the intersection of Malden Street and Washington Avenue and to prioritize the reconstruction of sidewalks on Washington Avenue from Malden Street to Sargent Street, on both sides.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-254
That the Mayor direct the appropriate municipal department to institute a fire extinguisher recycling program
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor direct the appropriate municipal department to institute a fire extinguisher recycling program.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-255
That the Mayor direct the Police Department to utilize funds from the Dog Park Revolving Account to install a camera at the Paws 'N Play Dog Park on Sargent Street in West Revere due to serious...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor direct the Police Department to utilize funds from the Dog Park Revolving Account to install a camera at the Paws 'N Play Dog Park on Sargent Street in West Revere due to serious issues relative to dogs being abandoned at the park, as well as dogs attacking other dogs and people.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-256
That the Mayor direct the Police Department to install a camera on the grassy area at the intersection of Steeple Street and Lantern Road. Residents have complained about people littering the area...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor direct the Police Department to install a camera on the grassy area at the intersection of Steeple Street and Lantern Road. Residents have complained about people littering the area with beer bottles and other undesired items.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-258
That the Mayor request the City Auditor to identify a funding source to provide for the installation of the speed monitoring devices on Crescent Avenue per Council Order 22-238 passed unanimously...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the City Auditor to identify a funding source to provide for the installation of the speed monitoring devices on Crescent Avenue per Council Order 22-238 passed unanimously at the August 22, 2022 meeting of the Revere City Council. The implementation and installation cannot move forward without the required funding.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-259
That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to Marilena LoGrasso for her cleanup of Signore Square; a veteran's memorial to the Signore Brothers located on the corner of Signore...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to Marilena LoGrasso for her cleanup of Signore Square; a veteran's memorial to the Signore Brothers located on the corner of Signore Terrace and Patriot Parkway.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-260
That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to increase patrols at the intersection of Rumney Road and Patriot Parkway in the interest of public safety. Multiple complaints have come in over the...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to increase patrols at the intersection of Rumney Road and Patriot Parkway in the interest of public safety. Multiple complaints have come in over the last two weeks regarding motorists not stopping at stop signs causing near accidents.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-261
That the Mayor request the DPW Superintendent to direct a representative from N&M Excavating to appear before the City Council to explain some of the recent work that has been going on in the city
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the DPW Superintendent to direct a representative from N&M Excavating to appear before the City Council to explain some of the recent work that has been going on in the city.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-262
That the Mayor request the DPW to install speed tables on the following streets: Mill Street, Mountain Avenue, Crescent Avenue, Park Avenue (near school crosswalk), Yeamans Street, Fenno Street...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Keefe, Councillor Serino, Councillor Powers, Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the DPW to install speed tables on the following streets: Mill Street, Mountain Avenue, Crescent Avenue, Park Avenue (near school crosswalk), Yeamans Street, Fenno Street, Proctor Avenue, Sargent Street, Washington Avenue, Winthrop Avenue, Mills Avenue, Standish Road, Sagamore Street, and Rice Avenue. Speed table installations shall include proper warnings, lighting, and signage.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-263
That the Mayor request Human Resources to direct all departments to amend and/or replace stigmatizing language and terminology with person centered language in all city documents with respect to...
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Mayor request Human Resources to direct all departments to amend and/or replace stigmatizing language and terminology with person centered language in all city documents with respect to substance use disorder, behavioral health, people in recovery, people who use drugs (PWUD) and people who have been involved in the justice system. This is to include internal City Hall, RPD, RFD, RPS, and RHA).
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-265
That the following special legislation be forwarded to the State Delegation for approval: An Act Authorizing the City of Revere to Pay a Certain Sum of Money to the Estate of George J. Rotondo...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF A CERTAIN SUM OF MONEY TO THE ESTATE OF GEORGE J. ROTONDO, JR.?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, 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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