MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
October 17, 2022
19 recorded votes, 13 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, John F. Powers, Dan Rizzo, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Anthony T. Zambuto, Gerry Visconti
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Marc Silvestri recused from the vote on Council Order 22-284 (Communication from SUDHI Director Julia Newhall relative to a donation from Collective...).
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the September 19, 2022 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of September 19, 2022
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-211
529 Broadway, LLC, 52 Fairview Street, Winthrop, MA 02152 to alter and extend a nonconforming use (nonconforming commercial building,
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ALLOW THE PETITIONER TO WITHDRAW THE SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION WITHOUT PREJUDICE?
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Joanne McKenna as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote. The minutes record the result as “Withdrawn Without Prejudice”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-266
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Revere by Establishing a Conservation and Open Space Zoning District
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Revere by Establishing a Conservation and Open Space Zoning District.
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, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-178
Appointment of Natividad Hernandez to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF NATIVIDAD HERNANDEZ TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND?
No: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [0 TO 11] NAYS: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-278
Communication from Fatou Drammeh, Revere Community School requesting approval of a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form for Jane Doe 1
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM FOR JANE DOE 1 TO ENABLE HER TO WORK PART-TIME FOR BOTH THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND REVERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-279
Communication from Fatou Drammeh, Revere Community School requesting approval of a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form for Jane Doe 2
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM FOR JANE DOE 2 TO ENABLE HER TO WORK PART-TIME FOR BOTH THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND REVERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-280
Communication from Fatou Drammeh, Revere Community School requesting approval of a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form for Enaam Adely
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM FOR ENAAM ADELY TO ENABLE HIM TO WORK PART- TIME FOR BOTH THE REVERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AS A SECURITY GUARD FOR THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-284
Communication from SUDHI Director Julia Newhall relative to a donation from Collective Premium Cannabis
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FROM COLLECTIVE PREMIUM CANNABIS?
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 0] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Zambuto, Visconti RECUSED: Silvestri.”
Council Order 22-285
Communication for City Solicitor Paul Capizzi requesting that the City Council grant special municipal employee status for Attorney Gerry D'Ambrosio and Attorney Paul Tellier
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE STATUS UPON ATTORNEY GERRY D’AMBROSIO AND ATTORNEY PAUL TELLIER FOR THEIR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS MATTERS AND RESULTING LEGAL ACTIONS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-286
Communication from the Mayor relative to the authorization of establishing a Municipal Electricity Aggregation Program
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL ELECTRICITY AGGREGATION PROGRAM?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-281
That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to increase patrols on East Mountain Avenue due to vehicles speeding and not stopping at stop signs
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to increase patrols on East Mountain Avenue due to vehicles speeding and not stopping at stop signs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-282
That the Mayor request the DPW to install a guardrail in the area of 780 North Shore Road. Within the last couple of months, the home at this location was hit by a speeding motor vehicle and the...
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request the DPW to install a guardrail in the area of 780 North Shore Road. Within the last couple of months, the home at this location was hit by a speeding motor vehicle and the pole located next to the home was also hit. Further, three weeks ago a fatality occurred in the area of 182 and 190 North Shore Road. Several months ago, electronic speed signs that were requested to be installed have not yet been installed. The Revere Police Department and State Police should work together to enforce speeding on this dangerous stretch of Route 1A. Speeding to also be enforced on Sagamore Street, Rice Avenue, and Mills Avenue.
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.”
Council Order 22-283
In collaboration with the Retirement Board, that the City Council host a certificate presentation in the Council Chambers in the month of December on an annual basis, to recognize city employees...
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: In collaboration with the Retirement Board, that the City Council host a certificate presentation in the Council Chambers in the month of December on an annual basis, to recognize city employees nearing retirement that calendar year.
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.”
Council Order 22-287
That a meeting be held to discuss the status of the property known as the Quality Inn located at 100 Morris Street with the Mayor, Inspector of Buildings, City Solicitor, License Commission, Frank...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Councillor Serino: That a meeting be held to discuss the status of the property known as the Quality Inn located at 100 Morris Street with the Mayor, Inspector of Buildings, City Solicitor, License Commission, Frank Stringi and/or the new Community Development Director.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-288
That the Mayor or representative from the administration appear before the City Council to discuss the biennial Columbus Day Parade for 2023
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor or representative from the administration appear before the City Council to discuss the biennial Columbus Day Parade for 2023.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-289
That the Mayor, at the earliest opportunity, appropriate funding in the amount of $25,000 for a traffic study, to be undertaken by a professional traffic engineer, to evaluate the impacts of...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor Serino: That the Mayor, at the earliest opportunity, appropriate funding in the amount of $25,000 for a traffic study, to be undertaken by a professional traffic engineer, to evaluate the impacts of vehicular traffic of Route 60 (aka Squire Road) in the area of the city from Washington Avenue to Broadway. The purpose of such a study shall be to gather data around how the traffic flowing to and from Squire Road impacts neighborhood residential streets that abut Route 60, particularly the streets off Route 60 Eastbound, as well as to make tangible, achievable reccomendations on how to improve traffic flow in order to lessen the burden on residential side streets. The ultimate goal shall be to implement a comprehensive traffic mitigation strategy to ensure these residential streets off of Squire Road are not overburdened with vehicular traffic at a disproportionate rate than similar narrow residential streets in the community.
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.”
Council Order 22-290
That the Mayor request a representative from National Grid to come before the City Council to explain the rising cost of electricity
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Mayor request a representative from National Grid to come before the City Council to explain the rising cost of electricity.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-291
That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to have a patrol car at the intersection of Route 60 at Beach Street. The red light at this intersection is ignored causing a very dangerous traffic issue
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to have a patrol car at the intersection of Route 60 at Beach Street. The red light at this intersection is ignored causing a very dangerous traffic issue.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-292
That the Mayor request all state agencies to maintain their property in and around the City of Revere. The
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Mayor request all state agencies to maintain their property in and around the City of Revere. The
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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