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18 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: President Protempore Joanne McKenna presiding.
Present: Anthony Cogliandro, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Dan Rizzo, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Gerry Visconti, Anthony T. Zambuto, Joanne McKenna
Absent: None
Approve the journal (minutes) of the April 24, 2023 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2023
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Arcadia St LLC, 787 North Shore Road, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to enable the appellant to construct five (5) townhouses on the property at 84...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AS REPORTED BY THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna.”
Shall the City Council authorize early in-person voting?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING?
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna.”
Shall the City Council approve the 2023 early voting schedule as presented by the election commissioner?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE 2023 EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED BY THE ELECTION COMMISSIONER?
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna.”
An Ordinance Further Amending the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Concerning Boards and Commissions
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF REVERE RELATIVE TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS?
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna.”
Communication from Election Commissioner seeking approval for various polling locations
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE NEW POLLING LOCATIONS FOR WARD 1, PRECINCT 3; WARD 5, PRECINCT 1A; WARD 5, PRECINCTS 2 & 3; AND WARD 6, PRECINCT 3?
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna.”
That the Acting Mayor direct the Chief of Police to increase patrols on True St. and Eastern Ave. The speeding issues have increased significantly on both streets in the last few months
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the Chief of Police to increase patrols on True St. and Eastern Ave. The speeding issues have increased significantly on both streets in the last few months.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
That the Acting Mayor direct the DPW to install speed radars, speed bumps, speed tables, or any mechanism that can stop speeding on True Street and Eastern Avenue
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the DPW to install speed radars, speed bumps, speed tables, or any mechanism that can stop speeding on True Street and Eastern Avenue.
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That the Acting Mayor direct the Director of Parks and Recreation to allow the placement of a storage container at Ambrose Park for use by Revere Youth Soccer (RYS). RYS will pay for and build the...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the Director of Parks and Recreation to allow the placement of a storage container at Ambrose Park for use by Revere Youth Soccer (RYS). RYS will pay for and build the storage container.
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That the Acting Mayor provide an update on the Council Order 22-255 that was approved on September 12, 2022, which read - That the Mayor direct the Police Department to utilize funds from the Dog...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Acting Mayor provide an update on the Council Order 22-255 that was approved on September 12, 2022, which read - 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.
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That the Acting Mayor provide an update on Council Order 22-326 that was approved on November 28, 2022, which read - That the Mayor request a representative from National Grid to appear before the...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Acting Mayor provide an update on Council Order 22-326 that was approved on November 28, 2022, which read - 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.
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That the Acting Mayor require all School Building Committee meetings to be broadcast live and saved on RevereTV's YouTube channel
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor require all School Building Committee meetings to be broadcast live and saved on RevereTV's YouTube channel.
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Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna: That the Acting Mayor request the DCR to investigate the feasibility of establishing a year-round beach dog park at the beginning of Revere...
Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna: That the Acting Mayor request the DCR to investigate the feasibility of establishing a year-round beach dog park at the beginning of Revere Beach. This part of the beach is desolate and is never used by people even during the summer months. Cities and towns, all across Massachusetts, and other states offer these services at beaches for dog owners.
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Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna, Councillor Cogliandro: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to
Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna, Councillor Cogliandro: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to
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That the Acting Mayor direct the DPW to conduct the following work at Ambrose Park: 1.) Install appropriate and sufficient signage indicating the field is usable by permit only; 2.) monitor the...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the DPW to conduct the following work at Ambrose Park: 1.) Install appropriate and sufficient signage indicating the field is usable by permit only; 2.) monitor the field more frequently for trash, add trash barrels, fill holes and add grass where needed.
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That the Acting Mayor and Chief of Public Health be requested to include a line item for school-based behavioral and mental health clinicians and services in the FY2024 Public Health Division’s budget
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Acting Mayor and Chief of Public Health be requested to include a line item for school-based behavioral and mental health clinicians and services in the FY2024 Public Health Division’s budget.
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That the Acting Mayor request the Traffic Commission to approve the installation of a speed table on Fenno Street near the intersection of Spring Street
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Acting Mayor request the Traffic Commission to approve the installation of a speed table on Fenno Street near the intersection of Spring Street.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
That the Acting Mayor instruct the Superintendent of Public Works Water Department to appear before the City Council to discuss the status and operational integrity of our community's fire hydrant...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Acting Mayor instruct the Superintendent of Public Works Water Department to appear before the City Council to discuss the status and operational integrity of our community's fire hydrant system.
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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