MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
June 5, 2023
26 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: President Pro Tempore Joanne McKenna presiding.
Present: Anthony Cogliandro, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, Dan Rizzo, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Gerry Visconti, Anthony T. Zambuto, Joanne McKenna
Absent: John F. Powers
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the May 22, 2023 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2023
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-113
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $10,000,000 for Phase 14 construction improvements to the City's sewer system
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $10,000,000 for Phase 14 construction improvements to the City's sewer system.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $10,000,000 for Phase 14 construction improvements to the City's sewer system: 3. That if said award is made the Applicant agrees to pay...
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $10,000,000 for Phase 14 construction improvements to the City's sewer system.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Council Order 23-128
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $750,000 for the acquistion of equipment for the capacity, management, operations, and maintenance of the City's sewer system
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $750,000 for the acquistion of equipment for the capacity, management, operations, and maintenance of the City's sewer system.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $750,000 for the acquistion of equipment for the capacity, management, operations, and maintenance of the City's sewer system: 3. That if...
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $750,000 for the acquistion of equipment for the capacity, management, operations, and maintenance of the City's sewer system.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Council Order 23-129
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $500,000 for management, investigating, and designing I/I removal projects for the City's sewer system
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $500,000 for management, investigating, and designing I/I removal projects for the City's sewer system.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Council Order 23-130
Hearing called as ordered in the amount of $1,000,000 for Phase 15 engineering, design and planning costs for development of plans and specifications for I/I and illicit discharge detection and...
Hearing called as ordered in the amount of $1,000,000 for Phase 15 engineering, design and planning costs for development of plans and specifications for I/I and illicit discharge detection and elimination improvements to the City’s sewer system.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Hearing called as ordered in the amount of $1,000,000 for Phase 15 engineering, design and planning costs for development of plans and specifications for I/I and illicit discharge detection and elimination improvements to the City’s sewer system.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Council Order 23-133
Communication from the City Auditor Relative to the Departmental Revolving Funds Spending Authorization
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FY2024 DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Council Order 23-134
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Free Cash Transfer for Snow & Ice Deficit
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $515,757 FROM FREE CASH TO THE SNOW AND ICE DEFICIT ACCOUNT?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Council Order 23-135
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Free Cash Transfer for Fire Department Automotive Maintenance account
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,000 FROM FREE CASH TO THE FIRE AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Council Order 23-136
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Retained Earnings Appropriation Request for FY24 Water/Sewer Enterprise Fund
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL TRANSFER $1,100,994 FROM THE WATER/SEWER RETAINED EARNINGS FUND TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 WATER SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Council Order 23-137
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Overlay Surplus Appropriation
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING TRANSFERS TOTALING $225,000 FROM THE OVERLAY SURPLUS ACCOUNT: $150,000 TO THE COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY ACCOUNT AND $75,000 TO THE ASSESSOR’S REVALUATION ACCOUNT?
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoNo: Silvestri
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 1] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna NAYS: Silvestri ABSENT: Powers.”
Council Order 23-138
Communication from the City Auditor relative to Acceptance of a Gift for the Haas Health & Wellness Center
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT A DONATION FROM AMAZON IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY’S NEW HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Council Order 23-152
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Appropriation-Housing Production Plan/Consulting Services
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500 FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Council Order 23-140
That the Acting Mayor direct the Chief of Police to increase patrols at the intersection of Elm Street and Sewall Street
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the Chief of Police to increase patrols at the intersection of Elm Street and Sewall Street.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-142
That the Acting Mayor request a representative from HYM or a representative from The Summer Concert Team to appear before the City Council to discuss the weekend traffic plans during the concerts
Motion presented by Councillor Visconti: That the Acting Mayor request a representative from HYM or a representative from The Summer Concert Team to appear before the City Council to discuss the weekend traffic plans during the concerts.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-143
That the Acting Mayor request the Chief of Police to appear before the City Council to discuss the Revere Police Department and Massachusetts State Police plans in place for crowd control, riot...
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Acting Mayor request the Chief of Police to appear before the City Council to discuss the Revere Police Department and Massachusetts State Police plans in place for crowd control, riot control, or mass shootings at events and/or large crowds specifically at Revere Beach. Additionally, that the Chief of Police provide a response as to why Revere Beach was not closed and cleared immediately after two people were not and several other people were injured from assaults.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-144
In response to the shootings which occurred over Memorial Day weekend, that the Acting Mayor appear before the Revere City Council to explain what exactly, if any, was the public safety plan that...
Motion presented by Councillor Visconti: In response to the shootings which occurred over Memorial Day weekend, that the Acting Mayor appear before the Revere City Council to explain what exactly, if any, was the public safety plan that was put in place over the Memorial Day weekend to prepare for such an anticipated busy weekend and what is the public safety plan moving forward to keep our residents safe.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-145
That the Acting Mayor direct the DPW to place an additional trash receptacle and dog-bag dispenser on the grassy area between Lantern Road and Steeple Street
Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the DPW to place an additional trash receptacle and dog-bag dispenser on the grassy area between Lantern Road and Steeple Street.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-147
That the City Council award a Certificate of Merit to Sgt. Michael Travato for his leadership on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Sgt. Travato's clear and concise command and control directly lead to the...
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the City Council award a Certificate of Merit to Sgt. Michael Travato for his leadership on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Sgt. Travato's clear and concise command and control directly lead to the arrest of the five individuals who were suspects in the shooting on Revere Beach.
The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/26/2023 6:00 PM AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Powers.”
Council Order 23-148
Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna: That the Acting Mayor request a representative from MassPort to appear before the City Council to explain the Boston Long Airport Runway 15R-33L...
Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna: That the Acting Mayor request a representative from MassPort to appear before the City Council to explain the Boston Long Airport Runway 15R-33L 2023 Safety and Rehabilitation Project to the residents of Revere. MassPort will undertake a major safety and pavement rehabilitation project for Logan Airport's longest runway and will inudate Revere and especially Beachmont for 100 days. MassPort has been in communication with Winthrop and East Boston, but not Revere.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-149
That the Acting Mayor, Chief of Police, and Director of Inspectional Services appear before the City Council to discuss procedures relative to the City's enforcement of the noise ordinance
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor, Chief of Police, and Director of Inspectional Services appear before the City Council to discuss procedures relative to the City's enforcement of the noise ordinance.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-150
That the Acting Mayor request the Chief of Police to appear before the City Council to discuss Chapter 9.16.010 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere relative to the curfew of children...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor request the Chief of Police to appear before the City Council to discuss Chapter 9.16.010 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere relative to the curfew of children under 16 years old.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-153
That the Revere City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Philip Imperato in recognition of his 90th birthday
Motion presented by Councillor Zambuto: That the Revere City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Philip Imperato in recognition of his 90th birthday.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-154
That the Acting Mayor and Council President Pro Tempore convene a joint meeting of the City Council and the School Committee forthwith for the purposes of hosting a listening session for parents...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor and Council President Pro Tempore convene a joint meeting of the City Council and the School Committee forthwith for the purposes of hosting a listening session for parents, teachers, and students of Revere Public Schools in order to hear firsthand from the families of Revere about the state of decorum in our public school district. This should be in addition to the listening session the high school administration is hosting on June 12th and shall be to determine a proper course of action from city leaders to curtail current goings on in the schools related to student violence.
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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