MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
February 27, 2023
18 recorded votes, 6 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 February 6, 2023 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 2023
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-015
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Dean Harris to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DEAN HARRIS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-016
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Claire Inzerillo to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF CLAIRE INZERILLO TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-017
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Seth Rhoades to the Planning Board
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF SETH RHOADES TO THE PLANNING BOARD?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-018
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Samantha Woodman to the Conservation Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF SAMANTHA WOODMAN TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-019
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Asha Waterhouse to the Public Art Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ASHA WATERHOUSE TO THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 22-342
Communication from the Mayor relative to an update regarding the Revere High School Construction Project
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE REVERE HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT’S SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMISSION TO THE MSBA INCLUDING THE PRESENTED SCOPE, SCHEDULE, AND BUDGET?
Yes: Keefe, Morabito, Powers, SilvestriNo: Cogliandro, McKenna, Rizzo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoAbstained: NovoselskyIra Novoselsky abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [4 TO 6] AYES: Morabito, Powers, Silvestri, Keefe NAYS: Cogliandro, McKenna, Rizzo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto ABSTAIN: Novoselsky.”
Council Order 23-043
Shall the City Council approve a transfer in the amount of $888,641 from Free Cash to the general fund stabilization fund?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $888,641 FROM FREE CASH TO THE GENERAL FUND STABILIZATION FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Shall the City Council approve a transfer in the amount of $1,184,855 from Free Cash to the capital improvement stabilization fund?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,184,855 FROM FREE CASH TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Shall the City Council approve a transfer in the amount of $250,000 from Free Cash to the other post employment benefit trust fund?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FROM FREE CASH TO THE OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT TRUST FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Shall the City Council approve a transfer in the amount of $335,470 from water & sewer Free Cash to the water & sewer stabilization fund?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $335,470 FROM WATER & SEWER FREE CASH TO THE WATER & SEWER STABILIZATION FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-045
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Appropriation to Annual Sand Sculpting Festival
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000 FROM FREE CASH TO THE SAND SCULPTING FESTIVAL FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-046
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Free Cash Appropriation-Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF)
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $592,428 FROM FREE CASH TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-047
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Police Patrol 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 PATROL OFFICER ASSOCIATION COVERING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 23-051
Communication from the Director of Veterans Services requesting Veteran Memorial Pole locations
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL POLE LOCATIONS FOR PFC PETER A. CERBONE, US ARMY AND ROBERT "RANDY" STOTT, US ARMY AS REQUESTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF VETERANS SERVICES?
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Council Order 23-048
That the Mayor request our state delegation to file legislation that would bring into question the Dover Amendment. M.G.L. c. 40A, § 3, that was originally adopted in 1950. This statute mandates...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor request our state delegation to file legislation that would bring into question the Dover Amendment. M.G.L. c. 40A, § 3, that was originally adopted in 1950. This statute mandates that proposed religious and educational land uses be given more favorable treatment than other proposed uses (such as residential, commercial or industrial) under local zoning ordinances and by-laws. Currently, the failure of a city or town to accord such favorable treatment may lead to protracted (and expensive) litigation and, in some cases, allegations of unlawful discrimination that can have led to extreme civil penalties amounting into the millions of dollars. This amendment is antiquated, in particular as urban communities have grown more densely populated.
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Council Order 23-049
That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to the Biasella Family. The Biasella Family participates in park builds, city cleanups, but more importantly, organize their own family...
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito, Councillor Serino: That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to the Biasella Family. The Biasella Family participates in park builds, city cleanups, but more importantly, organize their own family clean ups throughout North Revere. Their actions of going the extra mile for the community is not overlooked by this honorable body, therefore warrants this certificate of acknowledgement and appreciation for your contribution to help enhance our community aesthetics.
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Council Order 23-050
That the Mayor request MassDOT Traffic & Engineering to inspect Route 1A at Revere Street to determine if the roadway is graded properly. Further, that the Revere Police Department and/or State...
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request MassDOT Traffic & Engineering to inspect Route 1A at Revere Street to determine if the roadway is graded properly. Further, that the Revere Police Department and/or State Police provide stronger traffic enforcement in this area. Additionally, in the interest of public safety, that traffic bollards be installed to protect the structure at 1133 North Shore Road that recently incurred damage from a motor vehicle crash involving speeding.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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