MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
November 28, 2022
21 recorded votes, 8 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, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Dan Rizzo, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Anthony T. Zambuto, Gerry Visconti
Absent: Joanne McKenna
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the November 14, 2022 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of November 14, 2022
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-303
Hearing called as ordered for the purpose of establishing the Minimum Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2023
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 0.876644 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING THE TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-314
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by Mass Electric/ National Grid to construct a line of underground conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, with the...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE PETITION OF NATIONAL GRID TO CONSTRUCT A LINE OF UNDERGROUND CONDUITS, INCLUDING THE NECESSARY SUSTAINING AND PROTECTING FIXTURES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLAN #30635609-MARSHALL ST.- REVERE- MA?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-272
Shall the City Council grant the petition of national grid to relocate pole #1576 further back on the sidewalk on campbell Avenue near the intersection of Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE PETITION OF NATIONAL GRID TO RELOCATE POLE #1576 FURTHER BACK ON THE SIDEWALK ON CAMPBELL AVENUE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF REVERE BEACH PARKWAY, REVERE, MA?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-273
Petition submitted by National Grid to install an underground electrical conduit to pole #1577 on Campbell Ave. near the intersection of Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE PETITION OF NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL AN UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT TO POLE #1577 ON CAMPBELL AVE. NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF REVERE BEACH PARKWAY, REVERE, MA?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-293
Mario Zepaj, 78 Mill Street, Middleton, MA 01949 requesting a special permit in accordance with Section 17.16.040 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere to enable the appellant to raze...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT FOR 355 MOUNTAIN AVENUE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE CITY PLANNER?
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Silvestri, Visconti, ZambutoNo: Serino
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 1] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti NAYS: Serino ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-315
Communication from Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hinojosa relative to the Name Dedication for Harry Della Russo Basketball Courts in Honor of Robert "Ace" McCarrick
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE NAMING OF THE BASKETBALL COURTS AT HARRY DELLA RUSSO STADIUM AFTER “ROBERT “ACE” McCARRICK?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-316
Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation from the Cable Access Receipt Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying RevereTV's quarterly invoice
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CABLE ACCESS RECEIPT RESERVE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,767.92 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING REVERETV’S QUARTERLY INVOICE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-317
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Establishment of Opioid Recovery and Remediation Trust Fund
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH THE OPIOID RECOVERY AND REMEDIATION TRUST FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-318
Communication from the City Auditor Relative to the Appropriation Reduction to set Tax Rate - Revere Public Schools
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY $1,000,000?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-319
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Establishment of Revere High School Construction Trust Fund
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH THE REVERE HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION TRUST FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-321
Communication from the Mayor relative to the December 2022 Holiday Free Parking Period
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE OF NO PARKING METER ENFORCEMENT ON DECEMBER 3RD, 11TH, AND 17TH?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-322
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Toys for Tickets amnesty program for the 2022 holiday season
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Toys for Tickets amnesty program for the 2022 holiday season
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-323
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Police Superior Memorandum of Agreement
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION NECESSARY TO FUND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND THE REVERE POLICE SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSOCIATION COVERING THE PERIOD BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-309
That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the Revere Pop Warner 12U Patriots for winning the Eastern Massachusetts D2 Championships
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito, Councillor Silvestri: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the Revere Pop Warner 12U Patriots for winning the Eastern Massachusetts D2 Championships.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-324
Veto message from the Mayor relative to Council Order 22-324, An Act Repealing Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1965
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ACT REPEALING CHAPTER 402 OF THE ACTS OF 1965?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, Visconti ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 22-325
That the Mayor request an MBTA representative to
Motion presented by Council President Keefe, Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request an MBTA representative to
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Council Order 22-326
That the Mayor request a representative from National Grid to appear before the Council to discuss the following outstanding requests for items in Ward Six - (1) Council Order 20-412, dated...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor request a representative from National Grid to appear before the Council to discuss the following outstanding requests for items in Ward Six - (1) Council Order 20-412, dated December 7, 2020 - Motion of Councillor Serino that National Grid add street lights to Pole Numbers 3960-50 and 3961-50 on Salem Street, opposite Overlook Ridge Drive; (2) Council Order 21-281, dated August 23, 2021 - Motion of Councillor Serino that National Grid install 96 watt street lamps on Poles 3960, 3960 1/2, and 3961 on Salem Street in North Revere, opposite the entrance to Overlook Ridge; and (3) Council Order 22-041, dated February 7, 2022 - Motion of Councillor Serino that National Grid install a street lamp on Pole 2793 in front of 58 Carlson Avenue.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-327
That the Mayor request the Election Commissioner to appear before the Revere City Council to discuss future election initiatives as well as the absentee ballot process. Voters have inquired as to...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor request the Election Commissioner to appear before the Revere City Council to discuss future election initiatives as well as the absentee ballot process. Voters have inquired as to the possibility of a receipt in the event of submitting an absentee ballot advising them of it being received.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-328
That the City Clerk invite Northeast Regional Vocational School Committeeman, Anthony Caggiano, to appear before the Revere City Council to discuss the work currently being done at the Revere...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the City Clerk invite Northeast Regional Vocational School Committeeman, Anthony Caggiano, to appear before the Revere City Council to discuss the work currently being done at the Revere Society for Cultural and Historical Preservation as well as other proposed projects utilizing resources stemming from the Vocational School in Wakefield.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-329
That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to establish two 15 minute parking spaces (8:00AM - 6:00PM, Monday through Saturday) at 75 Shirley Avenue for CJ Juice Bar
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to establish two 15 minute parking spaces (8:00AM - 6:00PM, Monday through Saturday) at 75 Shirley Avenue for CJ Juice Bar.
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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