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January 27, 2025
21 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Council President Marc Silvestri presiding.
Present: Paul Argenzio, Anthony Cogliandro, Chris Giannino, Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Robert J. Haas, Juan Pablo Jaramillo, Joanne McKenna, Ira Novoselsky, Anthony T. Zambuto, Marc Silvestri
Absent: Michelle Kelley
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the January 13, 2025 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of January 13, 2025
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-017
Hearing called as ordered on petition submitted by National Grid to install one pole on Wilson Street beginning at a point approximately 129 feet Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of...
Hearing called as ordered on petition submitted by National Grid to install one pole on Wilson Street beginning at a point approximately 129 feet Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Wilson Street and Revere Beach Parkway and continuing approximately 30 feet in a Southeast direction. National Grid to install stub pole #659-1 in order to install a
No: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [0 TO 10] NAYS: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Kelley.”
Substitute motion (Councillor Zambuto): refer the special act to the Legislative Affairs Sub-Committee
On the substitute motion to refer the matter to Legislative Affairs - Councillors McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, and President Silvestri voting "YES". Councillors Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannno, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, and Jaramillo voting "NO". Councillor Kelley was absent.
Yes: McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, JaramilloThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes. The minutes spell one name “Giannno”; it is read as Councillor Giannino. The council then took up the special act itself.
From the minutes
“On the substitute motion to refer the matter to Legislative Affairs - Councillors McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, and President Silvestri voting "YES". Councillors Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannno, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, and Jaramillo voting "NO". Councillor Kelley was absent..”
Council Order 25-027
Communication from the Mayor requesting approval of An Act Relative to the Appointment of the Chief of Police of the City of Revere
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF REVERE?
No: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: NovoselskyIra Novoselsky abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [0 TO 9] NAYS: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSTAIN: Novoselsky ABSENT: Kelley.”
Council Order 25-018
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Robert F. Upton Jr. to the Historical Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Robert F. Upton Jr. to the Historical Commission.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-019
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Anthony Perrone to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Anthony Perrone to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
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Council Order 25-020
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Brendan O'Brien to the Historical Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Brendan O'Brien to the Historical Commission.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-021
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Richard Viscay to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Richard Viscay to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-022
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Elle Baker to the Historical Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Elle Baker to the Historical Commission.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-023
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Joanne McKenna to the Public Art Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Joanne McKenna to the Public Art Commission.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-024
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Jeff Pearlman to the Historical Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Jeff Pearlman to the Historical Commission.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-025
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of John Verrengia to the Board of Assessors
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of John Verrengia to the Board of Assessors.
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Council Order 24-362
That the City Council pull from the Appointments Sub-Committee, the appointment Dora Hallet (O'Donoghue) to the Conservation Commission and move to confirm
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council pull from the Appointments Sub-Committee, the appointment Dora Hallet (O'Donoghue) to the Conservation Commission and move to confirm.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-363
That the City Council pull from the Appointments Sub-Committee, the reappointment of Hal Abrams to the Planning Board and move to confirm
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council pull from the Appointments Sub-Committee, the reappointment of Hal Abrams to the Planning Board and move to confirm.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-364
That the City Council pull from the Appointments Sub-Committee, the reappointment of Megan Simmons-Herrling to the Planning Board and move to confirm
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council pull from the Appointments Sub-Committee, the reappointment of Megan Simmons-Herrling to the Planning Board and move to confirm.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-365
That the City Council pull from the Appointments Sub-Committee, the reappointment of Dean Harris to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board and move to confirm
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council pull from the Appointments Sub-Committee, the reappointment of Dean Harris to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board and move to confirm.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-030
That the Mayor instruct the Revere Police Department to provide and install pole mounted solar speed machines on Standish Road near 48 Standish Road for eastbound traffic, and on Centennial Avenue...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor instruct the Revere Police Department to provide and install pole mounted solar speed machines on Standish Road near 48 Standish Road for eastbound traffic, and on Centennial Avenue for westbound traffic near 15 Centennial Avenue.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-031
That the Mayor request the DPW and Engineering to reconstruct or modify the speed bump recently installed on Mountain Avenue near the intersection of Kilburn Street. There have been numerous...
Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor request the DPW and Engineering to reconstruct or modify the speed bump recently installed on Mountain Avenue near the intersection of Kilburn Street. There have been numerous complaints that the speed bump is too high and causing damage to vehicles.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-032
That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to draft an ordinance regulating the placement, installation, and removal of satellite dishes
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to draft an ordinance regulating the placement, installation, and removal of satellite dishes.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-033
That the Mayor request the Police Department to display a sign board for at least 7 days prior to the date of a Traffic Commission public hearing to inform residents of major changes occurring on...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor request the Police Department to display a sign board for at least 7 days prior to the date of a Traffic Commission public hearing to inform residents of major changes occurring on their street or in their neighborhood. Not everyone reads the local paper and therefore would not be aware of the Traffic Commission public hearings.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-035
That the City Council invite Deborah Kneeland of For Kids Only to conduct a presentation at the February 3rd City Council meeting relative to the grant For Kids Only has received to provide...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council invite Deborah Kneeland of For Kids Only to conduct a presentation at the February 3rd City Council meeting relative to the grant For Kids Only has received to provide additional services for after school programs in the City of Revere.
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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