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| massdee |
Posted - 02/09/2008 : 10:01:54 AM
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. A0079-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To transfer $10,000.00 from Fire Dept Personal Services Account to Fire Dept Station Expenses Account to replace furniture that is old and in poor condition at the Hancock Street Station.
PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
2. C0050-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
That the sum of $2,000,000.00 be appropriated from the Budgetary Fund Balance to be applied to the Fiscal Year 2009 Tax Levy. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
3. C0051-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $140,000.00 from the City of Everett Retirement Board Payment for Pension Fund Account to the Veteran's Services Department-Veterans' Benefits Allowance Account to cover the higher than anticipated costs. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
4. C0052-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $130,000.00 from the City of Everett Retirement Board Payment for Pension Fund Account to the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Unemployment Compensation Account to cover the additional expenses for higher than anticipated costs. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
5. C0053-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer $125,000.00 from Retirement Board Payment for Pension Fund Account to the City Services Department Snow & Ice-Highway Road Salt Account to cover the additional expenses for higher than anticipated costs. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
6. C0054-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $85,000.00 from the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Short Term Debt Interest Account for Short Term Interest on Temporary Loans to the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Insurance General Liability Insurance Account, as was not sufficiently funded in FY 2008 budget. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
7. C0055-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $70,000.00 from the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Short Term Debt Interest Account for Short Term Interest to the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Employee Injuries Account for Active Fire & Police Medical Account to cover the City's responsibility for all medical bills for firemen and policemen who are injured on the job. (Passed sent up for concurrence)
8. C0014-08 Ordinance/s/Councilors John Leo McKinnon, Stacy Caralis and Joseph F. Hickey
To amend the School Safety Zone Ordinance by adding Pope John High, to run from Shute Street, at Dairy Maid, to Dunster Road, with proper signage to indicate the zone.(Ordained sent up for ordainment)
9. A0047-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That Chapter 18, Section 18-133 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, "Prohibited on Certain Streets" is hereby amended by adding "Freeman Ave, north/odd side". The purpose of the amendment is to make one-sided parking on north/odd side of Freeman Ave, which was approved by the Traffic Commission. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)
10. C0047-08 Communication
Notice from Retirement Board relative to their annual COLA notification from the Public Employee Retirement Administration for retired members. The COLA the Board may grant effective July 1, 2008 is 2.3%, but with proper notice to Legislative Body, they may elect, at their next Retirement Board meeting on February 27th, to increase this percentage to 3%. (Copy in mailboxes 1/30/08) (Communication read and sent up for concurrent informational purposes to place on file)
PETITIONS AND LICENSES
11. A0061-08 Petition
Petition for 1st Class Motor Dealer License from BR Motorcycles, LLC D/B/A Bruce Rossmeyer's Boston Harley-Davidson at 1760 Revere Beach Parkway.
12. A0062-08 Petition
Petition for 1st Class Motor Dealer License from Boston Freightliner, Inc. at 3 Bow Street.
13. A0063-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Vigor Diesel Injection, Inc. at 50 Mystic Street.
14. A0064-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Vigor Diesel Injection Service, Inc., at 3 Bow Street.
15. A0065-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Metro Plus at 356 Broadway.
16. A0066-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from BR Motorcycles, LLC D/B/A Bruce Rossmeyer's Boston Harley-Davidson at 1760 Revere Beach Parkway.
17. A0067-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Parkway Auto Sales at 1847 Revere Beach Parkway.
18. A0068-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Bostonian Body Inc. at 141 Bow Street.
19. A0069-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Ciro's at 105 Broadway.
20. A0070-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Ferry Street Service Station at 464 Ferry Street.
21. A0072-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Malden Auto Body of Everett Inc. D/B/A Massone Auto Sales at 2 Thorndike Street.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
22. A0008-08 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Petition from Dircelio Beluco D/B/A Ferry St. Motors at 152 Ferry Street for a 2nd Class Motor Dealer License.
23. A0049-08 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Petition from Billy & Terry Onessimo for selling flowers on most weekends, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday weekends, February 14, Easter, Mother's Day, at 140 Ferry Street.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
24. A0023-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City considers a user fee to all landlords that overload their apartments with high school age children who overload our schools, parks and streets. (Referred to City Solicitor for response as to legality for this meeting)
25. A0016-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael Marchese
To refer to Community Development and CETF for a response in two weeks on their recommendation that all Real Estate Companies in the Community consider being required to know parking and sanitary rules, and that there is a Code Enforcement Task Force, so that they may tell all future homeowners, as well as informing homeowners of the CETF Website. (Referred to Mr. Chiampi to appear on the matter this meeting).
26. A0048-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That a letter be sent to the Management Company of Walgreens-Everett requesting that they have full-time security officer on duty for their stores, preferably between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., to provide security for the patrons from unruly outsiders. (Referred to Chief Mazzie to appear this meeting with update on what is being done in this area.)
NEW BUSINESS
27. A0053-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Everett Board of Aldermen support the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
28. A0054-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the City of Everett repair upper Francis Street, upper Florence Street and Villa Ave.
29. A0055-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, Councilor Rosa DiFlorio, Councilor William L. Cardello and Councilor Lorrie Bruno
That the Traffic Commission do a study and make recommendation on making Bradford Street, from Hancock Street to Ferry Street, in an easterly direction, (from number 140 up to the higher numbers), a one-way or parking on one side due to many complaints that neighborhood cars are getting side swiped.
30. A0056-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Wayne A. Matewsky
That the City Engineer evaluate Autumn Street and possibly place on the slab to be repaved due to unsafe conditions.
31. A0057-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Aldo Construction Company repair the fence at the end of Dartmouth Street which they damaged.
32. A0058-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Public Works Department and the Wire Department construct a blinking red light at the top of Garland Street intersecting Lawrence Street.
33. A0059-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Mayor's Office contact a photographer to put up the pictures of the past Mayors that are not hung in the Keverian Room yet.
34. A0060-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Wayne A. Matewsky
That the City Services Wire Department correct the timing and operation of the faulty red, green and yellow streetlights at the intersection of Malden Street and Nichols Street, in the interest of public safety.
35. A0071-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Frank Nuzzo Jr.
That the City Services Sign Division put up a street sign for Garvey Street.
36. A0073-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
To amend City Ordinances by including a residency requirement for all new hiring’s of safety personnel, that is, firefighters and policemen, to reside in the City of Everett, applicable after January 1, 2009.
37. A0074-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City consider giving rewards leading to information on arrest of people who deface buildings by tagging and/or painting.
38. A0075-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City try to reconfigure the parking lot at the old Bon Saison parking lot to accumulate another row of cars.
39. A0076-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michesel K. Marchese
That the City consider giving commercial blocks the option of putting up parking meters.
40. A0077-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City Services provide the Board of Aldermen with a wish list for new and updated equipment needed for the City.
41. A0078-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City Services Department correct a two foot wide gouge at the corner of Birch Street and Clarence Street, where the drain is too high.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Admin. Assist. Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES:
2/11 6PM LICENSE COMMITTEE MEETING
2/12 6PM RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE MEETING
2/14 6PM BILLS & ACCTS COMMITTEE MEETING
2/14 6PM CELEBRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
2/19 7PM (TUES.) COMMON COUNCIL
2/25 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN
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| massdee |
Posted - 11/20/2008 : 1:37:38 PM
Still no mention of the new tax rate. |
| tetris |
Posted - 11/20/2008 : 11:54:23 AM
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2008, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS, 02149
PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
1.
C0237-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio, Alderman Frank Nuzzo and Councilor Millie Cardello
To request that the Mayor appear to explain what needs to be done to complete the re-turfing at the Everett Stadium. (Amended by adding Councilor Millie Cardello as Co-Sponsor, and referred to the Board of Aldermen to send letters of thanks to Senator Galluccio and Representative Smith.)
PETITIONS AND LICENSES
2.
A0321-08 Petition
Petition from Le Redemption Center, Inc. for bottle and can returns at 132 Union Street.
COMMUNICATIONS
3.
A0185-08 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Marcus-That Ordinance #26 of 1965, "An ordinance for no parking on the west side of Hall Ave" is hereby repealed.
4.
A0186-08 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Marcus-That Ordinance #46 of 1969, "An ordinance for no parking on the southeast side of Hall Ave" is hereby repealed.
5.
A0293-08 Communication
Response from Representative Smith with regards to Bill #A0293-08, a Resolution offered by Alderman Jason Marcus-That the City Council of the City of Everett is hereby opposed to any local aid cuts to Massachusetts Cities and Towns by Governor Deval Patrick.; stating that "he will do whatever he can to protect local aid to the City of Everett, in these fiscally demanding times".
COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.
A0307-08 License Committee Report on
Petition for Precious Metals Dealer License from Rinaldo Jose Borges D/B/A ART GOLD JEWELRY INC. at 614 Broadway.
7.
A0315-08 License Committee Report on
Copy of letter sent to Parkway Auto Sales, 1847 Revere Beach Parkway, with regards to second class motor dealer's license renewal for Emma Rose, Inc. D/B/A Parkway Auto Sales.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.
A0289-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen and Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
That the DeMaria Administration provide the Board of Aldermen, at its October 27th meeting, with an outline of its overall Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Everett, to include projected costs and anticipated sources of funding.
NEW BUSINESS
9.
A0318-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
To redo the street and sidewalks of Hall Ave, entire length.
10.
A0319-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the sidewalks of Florence Street and Francis Street be done.
11.
A0320-08 Order/s/Aldermen Jason Marcus and L. Charles DiPerri
Dedicate and name 52 Heath Street the "Cosmo Ragucci Square".
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry,
Everett City Council Office,
council@ci.everett.ma.us
Reminder:
11/24 6:30PM LICENSE COMMITTEE MEETING
12/1 7:00PM COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
12/8 7PM NEXT BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
12/15 7PM COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
12/16 6PM BILLS & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING
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| tetris |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 9:51:00 PM
The Boys and Girls Club is good news, I just hope that they are able to keep it going past the first year. The year gives the city some time to sort some things out. But if it is determined the field house has to go, I'm not sure where else they could put it. I'd hate to see the program go thru stops and starts; it wouldn't allow it to build much positive momentum. |
| massdee |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 8:25:22 PM
Why would they get behind any enforcement order on any issue without knowing the exact wording? I believe that would be foolish and they would not be doing the job they were elected to do. When any enforcement order goes before the city council and any member would like to see changes in the order, why would that be wrong?
I am not debating this specific enforcement order. I am just talking in general.
I agree, it sounds like good news for the youth in our city. |
| just wondering |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 7:38:41 PM
I posted a few months ago about that liability for dumping the town may have done years ago was an issue between WW and Newburyport. It's been part of every settlement offer that they have discussed. Why is it wrong to point that out?
You should all be upset that the BoA voted against this resolution. Ugly politics by that group of 4. Why would they not get behind an enforcement order now? When the actual enforcement order gets before them (if its required to be before them) they are going to vote for it anyway. Although, no matter how rigid the enforcement order is I have a feeling the group will want some change made. The city is going from having taken no action to get those piles moved.....to putting together an enforment order....how can you possibly not want to take a step that puts a date on getting those piles removed???? I haven't seen one agenda item for either the BoA or CC that directs the Mayor to proceed with a specific action against WW....specifically, neither the BoA or CC has requested that the Mayor directs his Solicitors Office to put a cease and desist order together for WW. There is a reason for that....they all know that it won't work. A cease and desist may be successful in shutting him down but it won't do a thing to move the piles. He'll lock the gates and leave it there until Newburyport is finally resolved...including all the appeals. All of this talk about Carter Street railroads and moving of piles from one site to another is nothing but a smoke screen. Carter Street has a rail line, not a rail spur....you need the spur to park the trains while you load them. The railroad drops the cars off...leaves them a few days and comes to pick them back up. You can't leave a string of rail cars on Carter Street or Second Street for a few days, traffic might get a little backed up in the area. As far as a pile being down on lower Broadway, I would guess that the enforcement order would prohibit that from happening. Covered containers traveling through the back roads to lower broadway....not disrupting the traffic on lower broadway....with stiff penalties for violations.
Anyway...sounds like good news on the horizon for the youth of our city. A Boys and Girls Club combined with the After School Program, Rec Center activities and various youth organizations give the kids a wide variety of options to keep them out of trouble. |
| Tails |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 7:14:54 PM
roflmao!!!!!!!
On a serious note I thought that was an awful thing to say about people that so graciously took that trip to help us, and inform us, of a lot of issues that were kept from us. |
| Marie |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 6:53:13 PM
I was looking around You Tube and came across a video of Mayor DeMaria speaking at last nights Board of Alderman's meeting.
I don't think Newburyport is going to be happy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZQCSVs5q-k
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| tetris |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 4:16:50 PM
I've heard the stories too about the donation of the land being tied to that use but I've never found any firm evidence. That doesn't mean I don't think it is true; it's just that I can't prove it one way or another.
On the other hand, the mayor did verify last night that, as a part of the new high school vote, a promise was made to keep the field house for the youth of the city. However, it sounds like nothing was put in place so that the city would have to live up to that agreement. |
| Tails |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 2:50:37 PM
Sorry......the meeting is Wednesday. Billy Cardello made mention of it in the beginning that the Mayor was meeting with him and contractors, that were interested in the garage.
I like the field house for a Boys & Girls Club, and I like the idea it's donated and state money but I would like to see the entire financial report. You know it will be some "minimal" cost to the city.....which I don't have a problem with but I hate hearing things in drips and drabs. If your going to present this, present the whole shebang, not rush something (knowing perfectly well there will be loads of questions) in on a very busy night.
On the other hand with the field house, it's not what the residents in the area want, and their needs should play into consideration as well. |
| just wondering |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 2:28:26 PM
The Adams school is too tiny....my understanding is that the fieldhouse at the old HS has to be used for the youth of the city....it was a stipulation in the donation of the property (I may have that wrong....just something I heard). Who was meeting with contractors the next day tails?
Something else that was mentioned in the Joint Convention (and briefy by Alderman Nuzzo) was that the city was able to secure the $500,000 grant they were looking for to do work at the stadium (new turf). I think both of these items were sent to committee as a result of the jc.
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| Tails |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 1:48:43 PM
I'll have to listen more about the Boys & Girls Club. Of course I like the idea, but you have a scheduled meeting with contractors the next day after you propose this, knowing, they are interested in a housing development, and a parking garage (which is badly needed in the area) something doesn't seem right. Couldn't they go in the Rec Center or the Adams School, since development ideas are already in the works?
Again, I'm not dead set against it, I just feel it needs to be looked into more and the finances of keeping the field house running.
As far as ECTV goes, I did see a message on channel 16 that they are upgrading and that's why there have been so many interruptions and cutoffs? Well.......what about the lousy audio? Is that problem the upgrading too? Didn't the city council take the entire summer off for upgrades. I don't believe that to be the true problem. It's real funny that once Scott was let go, all these problems started.
That Wood Waste agenda (using Alderman Marchese's words) Is the BIGGEST CON to put on the city of Everett. No way those piles will be out in 60 days.....they need to get real. 60 days will be "another 60 then another 60" and on and on and on.
If Billy Thibeault was "truly sincere" he would have made "some" effort already, he has not done JACK.
If the Mayor was "truly sincere" a cease and desist order would be part of that agreement. It's not, and never will be. That's because this "plan' is a favor. We are not dumb. For the Mayor, it's campaign favor thank you's.
As for the councilors and the Alderman (Nuzzo, who needs to really control his temper) all they are doing is giving the Mayor a blank check. The way it was represented was wrong....DID the councilors and the Alderman know about about the November 5th Non-Compliance order??
The Mayor did the right thing about being honest about that before it got out. Those things are public information.
Cease & Desist is the only option for Wood Waste. We have foul odors, Health issues, breaking of environmental laws!!
Finally.........I do not believe for ONE SECOND that the reason Newburyport attended the meeting was because they want to be released from any harm.....or as the mayor stated "They dumped sludge for 60 years" and that they would re-open the landfill IF Thibeault released them from that!! But the most insulting statement was that NEWBURYPORT was USING EVERETT with all the information they provided to us. We would not know anything if it was not THANKS to Newburyport. What an embarrassment to the city of Everett and if they let one ounce of that crap on lower Broadway, it will NEVER leave and........... that resolution failed because it was a piss poor one!
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| tetris |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 01:09:58 AM
In case anybody missed it (I didn't know about it), there was a joint convention at 6 PM to talk about the Boys and Girls Club coming to Everett. Right now, it is only a one year commitment, utilizing the field house. It was stated that the Rec Center will stay as is, at least for now. The other rumored use for the Rec Center was mentioned but not discussed. Lots of questions, but not a lot of time was allocated to the meeting because there was a license committee meeting scheduled for 6:30 PM. The item got referred to the Public Service Committee for further discussion.
1. Since I read that there was no audio for this item (I was tied up with something else earlier and these comments are mostly from watching the replay), I made a call to someone who was at the meeting tonight to find out what happened on this item. None of the licensees have contacted the city or showed up at the meeting so the process to revoke their licenses will begin.
4. I wish that information like we heard tonight on this item was more widely available in the city.
6. Personally, I wished that this item had passed; the mayor's going to go ahead with it anyways. At least let a consent order be drafted. If you're against the order on its own merits, that's fine. Not being certain what's going to be in it, I not sure how I feel about it. But, to be against this and not to offer any other solution just smacks of politics. That does nothing to help the public health issue. Seemed to be a very tense meeting tonight. Another shining moment in Everett politics.
8. Maybe a paper work snafu? Or something more shady?
10. Well, Joe; at least it's not dead yet.
11. Do I see a lawsuit in this? Where's my Magic 8 Ball?
13. Can't wait to see Marcus' resolution next meeting.
14. So, Barry Doyle wants his job back. Too bad the salary for that position was eliminated in the last budget. So, how soon will he be back?
15. How can you not be for this memorial especially if it won't cost the city any money to develop it? The city needs to keep its promises. |
| Cam |
Posted - 11/10/2008 : 9:19:44 PM
Finally the Board of Alderman let their opinion be known on Wood Waste. DiPerri, Matewsky, Marchese and VanCampen are against it. Of course Marcus, Nuzzo and Sachetta voted in favor of it. Marcus gets up speaks against Wood Waste and then votes in favor of the piece. Simonelli needs to beat him. The vote went the right way tonight. |
| massdee |
Posted - 11/10/2008 : 6:58:09 PM
Is it my TV or is the sound screwed up at the BOA meeting.
Can we use the money from the beautification program to help beautify our fire stations?
What the hell is temporary ownership of a property? The mayor just stated Thibeault already has a trailer down on lower Broadway and is operating out of it. Doesn't he need a license for that?
So. now we learned that the DEP has again cited Wood Waste for noncompliance on November 5th. If he refuses to comply on Boston Street with all this going on, what makes anyone think that he will ever comply to anything down lower Broadway.
The nerve of the mayor to be knocking Newburyport, again. I hope someone is taping this meeting and sends it up to Newburyport. |
| massdee |
Posted - 11/10/2008 : 07:39:26 AM
Thanks, Tetris. |
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