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16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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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, Michelle Kelley, Joanne McKenna, Ira Novoselsky, Anthony T. Zambuto, Marc Silvestri
Absent: None
Approve the journal (minutes) of the April 28, 2025 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 28, 2025
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Communication from the Chief of Planning & Community Development relative to a Tax Increment Exemption Agreement between the City of Revere and HYM Investment Group, LLC
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE TAX INCREMENT EXEMPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND SD R3 OWNER, LLC?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Kelley
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri NAYS: Kelley.”
An Ordinance Further Amending the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Open Meeting Rules
An Ordinance Further Amending the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Open Meeting Rules.
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Haas, Jaramillo, KelleyThe minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [8 TO 3] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri NAYS: Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley.”
An Ordinance Establishing Rules and Regulations for the Veteran Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program
An Ordinance Establishing Rules and Regulations for the Veteran Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program.
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Tabled - No”.
“RESULT: TABLED - NO ROLL CALL Next: 5/19/2025 6:00 PM.”
An Ordinance Further Amending Free Cash Distributions to Stabilization Funds
An Ordinance Further Amending Free Cash Distributions to Stabilization Funds.
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
That the City Council approve the following non-binding public advisory question to be placed on the November 2025 Municipal Election Ballot: Non-Binding Ballot Question The City of Revere is...
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley, Council President Silvestri: That the City Council approve the following non-binding public advisory question to be placed on the November 2025 Municipal Election Ballot: Non-Binding Ballot Question The City of Revere is seeking input on whether to make changes to terms of office for elected officials. Question 1 Currently there are no term limits for elected officials in the City of Revere. Do you support a charter change that would set term limits for the offices of Mayor, At-Large City Councillor, Ward City Councillor, At-
Yes: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Kelley, McKenna, SilvestriNo: Chris Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Novoselsky, Zambuto
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [5 TO 6] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri NAYS: Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Novoselsky, Zambuto.”
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Robert Selevitch as a Constable in the City of Revere
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT SELEVITCH AS A CONSTABLE?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas.”
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Brian Harkins to the Public Art Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN HARKINS TO THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas.”
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Drew Bunker to the Board of Health
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF DR. DREW BUNKER TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas.”
Shall the City Council approve the appropriation necessary to fund the memorandum of agreement between the city of Revere laborer’s union local 22 unit a covering the period of july 1, 2025...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION NECESSARY TO FUND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE LABORER’S UNION LOCAL 22 UNIT A COVERING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas.”
Shall the City Council approve the appropriation necessary to fund the memorandum of agreement between the city of Revere laborer’s union local 22 unit b covering the period of july 1, 2025...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION NECESSARY TO FUND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE LABORER’S UNION LOCAL 22 UNIT B COVERING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas.”
Communication from the CFO requesting an appropriation to fund the FY2025 snow and ice deficit
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM FREE CASH IN THE AMOUNT OF $640,000 TO FUND THE FY2025 SNOW AND ICE DEFICIT?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas and Juan Pablo Jaramillo as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas, Jaramillo.”
That the Mayor request MassDOT to clean debris from all state highways in Revere including but not limited to American Legion Highway, Revere Beach Parkway, North Shore Road, Lee Burbank Highway...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request MassDOT to clean debris from all state highways in Revere including but not limited to American Legion Highway, Revere Beach Parkway, North Shore Road, Lee Burbank Highway, Squire Road, and Lynnway.
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That the Mayor, with the assistance of our State Delegation and Governor Healey, request and direct the DCR to install pedestrian traffic control lights at the crosswalk located at 376-382 Ocean...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Jaramillo: That the Mayor, with the assistance of our State Delegation and Governor Healey, request and direct the DCR to install pedestrian traffic control lights at the crosswalk located at 376-382 Ocean Avenue, in the interest of pedestrian safety. This same request was submitted in 2021 without a response from DCR.
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That the Mayor request the Superintendent of Public Schools, Brian Dakin, LeftField, Project Manager and any member of the administration involved in the decision making process concerning costs...
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the Mayor request the Superintendent of Public Schools, Brian Dakin, LeftField, Project Manager and any member of the administration involved in the decision making process concerning costs related to the high school building project to appear before the City Council to discuss the elimination/reconfiguration of building design features of the new high school to reduce overall cost.
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That the Mayor, School CFO, Superintendent of RPS, and any members of the Revere Teacher's Association appear before the City Council to discuss the incoming budget cuts, their impacts on students...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor, School CFO, Superintendent of RPS, and any members of the Revere Teacher's Association appear before the City Council to discuss the incoming budget cuts, their impacts on students and teachers, and ways we can maneuver funding to ensure no one loses their jobs and children still have access to any and all educational needs.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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