MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
February 6, 2023
13 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: President Patrick M. Keefe presiding.
Present: Anthony Cogliandro, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Dan Rizzo, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Gerry Visconti, Anthony T. Zambuto, Patrick M. Keefe
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the January 23, 2023 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2023
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-030
Communication from the Election Commissioner requesting approval of the preliminary election date for 2023
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL FIX A DATE OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 FOR THE 2023 PRELIMINARY ELECTION?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-039
That the City Council request Attorney Gerry D'Ambrosio to appear before the Revere City Council to discuss his client's proposed development of a non-profit educational facility at 84 Arcadia Street
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the City Council request Attorney Gerry D'Ambrosio to appear before the Revere City Council to discuss his client's proposed development of a non-profit educational facility at 84 Arcadia Street.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-040
That the City Clerk draft a letter in opposition of a non-profit educational facility at 84 Arcadia Street. This letter shall be sent to the developer’s counsel, Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the City Clerk draft a letter in opposition of a non-profit educational facility at 84 Arcadia Street. This letter shall be sent to the developer’s counsel, Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-026
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $350,000 for Drainage System Planning Bonds
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000 FOR DRAINAGE SYSTEM PLANNING BONDS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-028
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $1,500,000 for Drainage System Improvement Bonds
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 FOR DRAINAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT BONDS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-029
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $6,000,000 for Water Main Bonds
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000,000 FOR WATER MAIN BONDS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-032
Communication from Dr. Joseph Spinazzola, PO Box 760995, Melrose, MA presenting information on The Foundation Trust grants available for Revere
Communication from Dr. Joseph Spinazzola, PO Box 760995, Melrose, MA presenting information on The Foundation Trust grants available for Revere.
The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/27/2023 6:00 PM AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-033
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Appropriation Payment to Revere TV
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,970.70 FROM THE CABLE ACCESS RECEIPT RESERVE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING REVERETV’S QUARTERLY INVOICE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-035
That the City Council present Sgt. Chris Giannino with a Certificate of Merit in recognition of his retirement from the Revere Police Department after 33 years of commendable public service
Motion presented by Councillor Visconti, Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor Zambuto, Councillor Rizzo, Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Powers, Councillor Silvestri, Council President Keefe, Councillor Serino, Councillor Morabito: That the City Council present Sgt. Chris Giannino with a Certificate of Merit in recognition of his retirement from the Revere Police Department after 33 years of commendable public service.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-036
That the Mayor request the City's State Delegation to direct the Department of Conservation and Recreation to renovate the pavilions along Revere Beach Boulevard. The pavilions in their present...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the City's State Delegation to direct the Department of Conservation and Recreation to renovate the pavilions along Revere Beach Boulevard. The pavilions in their present condition are unsightly and are showing signs of neglect including broken benches, rust, chipped paint, etc.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-037
That the Mayor request the Superintendent of Public Works to investigate the feasibility of installing an illuminated crosswalk and pedestrian crossing signalization at the Beachmont School for...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the Superintendent of Public Works to investigate the feasibility of installing an illuminated crosswalk and pedestrian crossing signalization at the Beachmont School for safe travel across Bennington Street. There is an existing crosswalk already at this location.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-038
That the City Council award a Certificate of Merit to the DeMaino Family in recognition of their 90th year of ownership of DeMaino's Restaurant on Malden Street
Motion presented by Councillor Zambuto: That the City Council award a Certificate of Merit to the DeMaino Family in recognition of their 90th year of ownership of DeMaino's Restaurant on Malden Street.
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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