Keverian vs. The City of Everett

Well, it looks like yet another lawsuit for the City, courtesy of the vindictiveness of the Hanlon administration.

As everyone knows by now, City Assessor and former Speaker of the House George Keverian was unceremoniously dismissed by lame duck Mayor John Hanlon in what many feel was an act of political retribution against Keverian for openly supporting mayoral challenger Joe McGonagle in the general election. According to today's Boston Globe, Hanlon has now refused to grant an administrative hearing to Keverian and, consequently, Keverian has hired a lawyer and may well bring legal action against the city.

It seems that this will be Hanlon's legacy -- racking up lawsuits against the city at what may be a record pace for a one term mayor.

But what of the firing of George Keverian? Some would argue that this is the price to be paid for taking a political stand. After all, Keverian is a political veteran. He knows how these games are played. He must have known the risk he was taking when he chose to so publicly support the person who had topped the ticket to knock Hanlon out of the primary and was then going head to head against the person Hanlon subsequently just as publicly endorsed.

There's just one problem with that . . . political retribution is against the law. Yes, we all know it goes on; yes, we all shrug our shoulders and say "hey, what did he think was going to happen?" At the end of the day, however, it is against the law, as outlined here from Mass General Laws, Chapter 56

Chapter 56: Section 33. Employers; influencing votes of employees; penalties

Section 33. No person shall, by threatening to discharge a person from his employment, or threatening to reduce his wages, or otherwise threatening to adversely affect the terms and conditions of his employment, or promising to give him employment at higher wages, or otherwise promising to favorably affect the terms and conditions of his employment, attempt to influence a voter to give or to withhold his vote or political contribution. No person shall, because of the giving or withholding of a vote or a political contribution, discharge a person from his employment, reduce his wages or otherwise adversely affect the terms and conditions of his employment or give him employment at higher wages or otherwise favorably affect the terms and conditions of his employment.
Violation of any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than six months or both.

In fact, our own city ordinances outline the following provision:

Section 2-33. Political preference of officers and employees.
No person shall be employed, or refused employment or be discharged from employment by reason of having voted for or against any particular candidate or political party or faction, nor shall any inquiry be made as to the political preference of any employee or applicant for employment. (Rev. Ords. 1976, Pt. 2, Ch. 2, § 5)

Okay . . . so even though we know that political payback is "part of the game," the reality of this situation is that the firing of George Keverian was such an obvious act of retribution, the City will have no way out of paying off yet another wrongfully dismissed employee -- from Jack Garron, to those unfairly dismissed as a result of the bogus audit conducted by Hanlon's henchmen, to George Keverian, this administration has left a pathway of employment destruction in its wake that is unequaled in the history of this city. Is this the only administration to engage in political retribution through unemployment? No. It is, however, the only one in recent history to be so blatant and so arrogant about it.

Arrogance is the hallmark of this administration. From the claims of open meeting law violations to the firing of Jack Garron to the bogus never to be heard of again audit, to the 2008 Fiscal Budget process to the firing of George Keverian and the subsequent refusal to grant him an administrative hearing to Hanlon's current statement in the Globe yesterday that the firing of George Keverian is not the business of the Board of Aldermen -- Hanlon has consistently shown a disrespect and disregard for cohesive governing unparalleled in recent history.

Happy Thanksgiving

It's Thanksgiving morning, so let's count our blessings. Please feel free to add your own.

1. We live in the most properous country in the world; most of us have plenty to eat, decent, heated homes and jobs.

2. Health - if you've got your health - you've got everything. I know that sounds so cliche - but it really IS everything.

3. Family - is there anything better than gathering them in for a blessing and feast?

Happy Thanksgiving to each and everyone of you. So what are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Common Council Agenda 11/19/07

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2007, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. C0319-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To transfer $30,000 from Police Overtime Account to Police Outlay Account to replace carpeting in the Operations Room and adjacent common hallways.

2. C0320-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $100.00 from the Everett Emblem Club to the Mayor's Office of Human Services for the Thanksgiving Program for Everett Residents.

PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
3. A0339-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To appropriate the amount of $319,000.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the School Department Salaries Account to supplement health insurance agreement. (Passed sent down for concurrence)

4. A0340-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To transfer the sum of $11,644.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance Account to the School Athletics Misc. Expense Account to honor the agreement made between the City of Everett and the School Department on splitting the cost of the lease of the bleachers at the Everett Stadium. (Passed sent down for concurrence)

5. C0256-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Joseph F. Hickey
To amend the parking ticket violation fines by increasing the handicap parking violations to $150 and fire hydrant fines for fire hydrant violations to $300.00; with a recommendation for favorable action from the Rules & Ordinances Committee. (Enrolled in concurrrence, sent down for ordainment)

6. C0281-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Rosa DiFlorio to amend the Solid Waste Management Ordinance, as follows: Section 16-21 by deleting paragraph (a) in its entirety, and inserting in place new "(a) An approved rubbish receptacle or container is an outdoor type container constructed of heavy plastics or metal with lockable covers and shall be fly-tight, rodent resistant non-flammable and waterproof rubbish containers and shall not exceed fifty pounds. Section 16-22 by inserting the word "approved" after the words "except in" in paragraph (a) and further amending (a) by deleting the words "or areas lawfully provided therefore."
Section 16-22 paragraph (e) by deleting word "adequate" in fifth line and insert word "approved", and by inserting "in Section 16-21 (a) to the last sentence in paragraph (e) and to delete the following words in the last sentence of paragraph (e) "by the Board of Public Works." Section 16-26 (d) by deleting "Containers shall be kept covered at all times" and insert "Only approved containers shall be used for the collection of rubbish as indicated in Section 16-21 (a)." Paragraph e (16-26) by deleting words in forth line "the Board of Public Works" and insert "Code Enforcement" in its place. Section 16-53 by adding paragraph (c) as follows: "(c) The occupant or occupants of every city dwelling shall use only approved containers as described in Section 16-21 (a). Section 16-55 paragraph (a) by deleting the words "suitable containers" and inserting "approved containers as described in Section 16-21 (a)" in its place; with a recommendation for favorable action on the proposed amendments to the Solid Waste Management Ordinance; Committee report accepted, amended by striking out "Board of Public Works" in Section 16-27 Part A, and inserting in place words "Code Enforcement". (Enrolled as amended, in concurrence, sent down for ordainment, as amended).



UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. C0291-07 Resolution/s/Councilors Leo McKinnon and James Keane
That Senator Galluccio be invited to appear next meeting relative to discussing a YMCA in the City of Everett, and also to find out about replacing the slide at the Recreation Department via grant funding.

8. C0292-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That Code Enforcement and Building Department investigate possible overcrowded condition at 10 Thorndike Street, 2nd Floor, it is a church organization at that location and residents want to know how many people are they allowed to have in that building, as could be possible overcrowding conditions, due to concerns of the area residents. (Referred (10/15/07) to Code Enforcement and Building Department to evaluate situation and update for this meeting)

9. C0305-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
That the Chief of the Fire Department, the Mayor, Union President Bill Pierce, Vice President Rich Jacobsmyer and the Veterans Director Walter Rice appear that the next meeting to talk about the Veterans that are going over seas to fight in the war and what is the current practice to compensate them for training days before they go to war.

10. C0309-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the Board of Public Works take immediate steps to repair the sidewalks in front of 69 Cottage Street. This is the third request. I want a date as to when it will be repaired. It is very important to these homeowners, as they have been waiting patiently for several months. (Referred to Board of Public Works 11/7 for response this meeting)



NEW BUSINESS
11. C0314-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael Mangan
That the Police monitor Union Street, at the intersection of Union and Ferry Street for illegally parked vehicles on Friday and Saturday nights.

12. C0313-07 Resolution/s/Councilors Cynthia Sarnie and Rosa DiFlorio
That the School Department consider looking into a bus route from the MBTA for the children coming from Main Street area. We have received many calls regarding the children that have to walk and with the bad weather coming, there are many with same concerns. The contact person is Melissa Dullea (617-222-1625) at the MBTA.

13. C0312-07 Resolution/s/Councilors Millie Cardello, Michael Mangan and Rosa DiFlorio
To invite Marzie Galazka, Director of Community Development, and Joseph Pedula, Procurement Officer, to attend this meeting to give an update on the Everett Stadium.

14. C0315-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael Mangan
That the Police monitor Davis Street for cars parking in front of fire hydrant at end of Davis Street.

15. C0316-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael Mangan
That the City put a sign at the end of Davis Street to indicate that it is a dead end street, due to vehicles crashing into fence at the end of this street.



16. C0317-07 CC Worksheet
1. Councilor Michael Mangan-City Services Sign Division replace the no parking signs on Davis Street, as one is faded and the other was knocked down and never replaced.

2. Councilor Michael Mangan-City Services Sign Division adjust the "Do Not Enter" sign on the corner of Davis and Lewis Street to allow better visual sight for drivers.

17. C0318-07 Resolution/s/Councilors Rosa DiFlorio and Cynthia Sarnie
That the Retirement Board appear before the Finance Committee relative to the funds that we have to put in retirement.

Adjournment


Respectfully submitted:
Caroline McCorry
Administrative Assistant, Office of the Everett City Council
council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES TO NOTE:
11/26 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
12/3 7PM NEXT COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
http://cityofeverett.com

Veteran's Day: November 12, 2007

Everett has always been a city to honor its veterans. We understand the enormous sacrifices willingly undertaken by the men and women who have served our country. So many of Everett's young people have answered the call to serve, and that kind of selfless devotion comes from both family and community.

If you do nothing else today, please say "thank-you" to a vet, and offer up a prayer for those who are still in harm's way. We owe them so much for keeping us safe.

Board of Alderman, 11/13/07 (Tuesday)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA

PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A0337-07
Petition to consider an amendment to their Flammable License for the Energy North, Inc., D/B/A Fresh Express Citgo at 38 Broadway.

2. A0328-07
To all parties interested in Boston Auto Sales, 26 Garvey Street, and The Car Store at 383 Second Street for the purpose of revocation of their 2nd Class Motor Dealer Licenses, as both businesses have closed.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
3. A0338-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To accept the promotion of Officer Paul F. Hamilton as a Police Sergeant for the City of Everett.

4. A0339-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To appropriate the amount of $319,000.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the School Department Salaries Account to supplement health insurance agreement.

5. A0340-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To transfer the sum of $11,644.00 be transferred from the Budgetary Fund Balance Account to the School Athletics Misc. Expense Account to honor the agreement made between the City of Everett and the School Department on splitting the cost of the lease of the bleachers at the Everett Stadium.

PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
6. C0308-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $100 from the Vietnam Veterans Association & Iron Workers Local 7 to the Veterans Services Gift Account. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

7. C0256-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Joseph F. Hickey
To amend the parking ticket violation fines by increasing the handicap parking violations to $150 and fire hydrant fines for fire hydrant violations to $300.00; with a recommendation for favorable action from the Rules & Ordinances Committee. (Enrolled sent up for enrollment)

8. C0176-07
Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Joseph Hickey and Alderman Chuck DiPerri-That any junk or second hand dealer in receipt of any military plaques or memorabilia who fails to notify law enforcement will be fined with permanent revocation of license according to the Ordinances of the City of Everett; with a recommendation to refer to the Board of Aldermen to incorporate language into the standard conditions on licenses issued to second hand and precious metal dealers that "any Junk Dealer knowingly accepting military paraphernalia be subject to loss of license".

9. C0281-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Rosa DiFlorio to amend the Solid Waste Management Ordinance,as follows: Section 16-21 by deleting paragraph (a) in its entirety, and inserting in place new "(a) An approved rubbish receptacle or container is an outdoor type container constructed of heavy plastics or metal with lockable covers and shall be fly-tight, rodent resistant non-flammable and waterproof rubbish containers and shall not exceed fifty pounds. Section 16-22 by inserting the word "approved" after the words "except in" in paragraph (a) and further amending (a) by deleting the words "or areas lawfully provided therefore."
Section 16-22 paragraph (e) by deleting word "adequate" in fifth line and insert word "approved", and by inserting "in Section 16-21 (a) to the last sentence in paragraph (e) and to delete the following words in the last sentence of paragraph (e) "by the Board of Public Works." Section 16-26 (d) by deleting "Containers shall be kept covered at all times" and insert "Only approved containers shall be used for the collection of rubbish as indicated in Section 16-21 (a)." Paragraph e (16-26) by deleting words in forth line "the Board of Public Works" and insert "Code Enforcement" in its place. Section 16-53 by adding paragraph (c) as follows: "(c) The occupant or occupants of every city dwelling shall use only approved containers as described in Section 16-21 (a). Section 16-55 paragraph (a) by deleting the words "suitable containers" and inserting "approved containers as described in Section 16-21 (a)" in its place; with a recommendation for favorable action on the proposed amendments to the Solid Waste Management Ordinance; Committee report accepted, amended by striking out "Board of Public Works" in Section 16-27 Part A, and inserting in place words "Code Enforcement", enrolled as amended, sent up for enrollment, as amended.

10. C0304-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephanie V. Smith
That the Board of Aldermen consider requesting MBTA move the bus stop at 146-148 Elm Street back to 178 Elm Street.

11. C0306-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the Board of Aldermen consider taking immediate steps to roll back the hours to 6 p.m. due to the mechanical shop concerns on Cabot Street and in the middle of Cabot and Revere Street due to trucks, and to include no Sundays at all.

12. C0310-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico
To dedicate a square in honor of Navy Veteran and Everett Native Joseph J. Massaro Sr. at the intersection of Estes Street and Meadowview Road. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

COMMUNICATIONS
13. A0317-07
Unfavorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Jason Marcus - To rescind Ordinance for 30 feet no parking on Lawrence Street intersecting Fremont Ave, right hand side going down southerly direction; with recommendation to refer back to sponsor.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. A0109-07 Committee Report
Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution offered by Alderman Robert J. Van Campen - That the Owner of Bright-White Laundry located at 167 Bucknam Street appear regarding neighborhood complaints, as well as, hours of operation; with a recommendation to grant further time and to invite Police Captain Patrick McAdam, the Business Owner and his Attorney, in addition to abutters to attend the next meeting.

15. A0127-07 Committee Report
Rules & Ordinances Committee Report on Resolution offered by Alderman Jason Marcus relative to the disrepair or improper display of the American Flag; with a recommendation to refer to the Director of Veteran Services so that he can work with ECTV to provide an educational program to inform the citizens of Everett on the proper display of the United States Flag.

16. A0306-07 Committee Report
Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Joseph McGonagle to amend portions of the Resident Sticker and Visitor Placard Parking Ordinance; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.

17. A0280-07 Committee Report
Committee on Licenses Report on the Petition for security grates at Ultimate Pizza at 176 Chelsea Street.

18. A0321-07 Committee Report
License Committee report on Petition for Lodging House License from Robert H. Laquidara (Trustee) for 11-13 Ellsworth Street.

19. A0322-07 Committee Report
License Committee report on Petition for Lodging House License from 51 Cottage Realty Trust-Robert H. Laquidara-Trustee at 51 Cottage Street.

20. A0323-07 Committee Report
License Committee report on Petition from Elm Street Scrap Iron for Junk Dealer License at #88 and #91 East Elm Street.

21. A0336-07 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Communication from Paul Mattuchio Inc., 282 Second Street, with a request to transfer his existing Junk Dealer License from 282 Second Street to 366 Second Street, a distance of about 150 yards.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
22. A0302-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Frank Nuzzo
DCR representative appear this meeting relative to explaining why they are dumping street sweeping on Revere Beach Parkway, Everett.

23. A0290-07
Petition from NextG Networks East to install, locate and attach conduit, fiber optic cables and telecommunications network equipment to and on existing utility poles and/or streetlights in, across, and over certain public streets, lanes, highways, and places of the City of Everett as described in exhibits and plans; with a favorable recommendation from the License Committee.

24. A0299-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
That the Department of City Services immediately inspect and repair/replace the lights at Swan Street Park, and trim all trees located in the Park which are blocking the lights in the interest of public safety. (Referred to Wire Inspector for response this meeting)

NEW BUSINESS
25. A0334-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To amend Rule 4 of the Board of Aldermen by suspending the meeting scheduled for Monday, December 24th to Wednesday, December 26, 2007. The purpose of this rescheduling is due to Christmas Eve and City Hall will be closing at four o'clock.

26. A0335-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Red Sox consider making arrangements with the City of Everett to bring the World Series Trophy to the City of Everett.

ADJOURNMENT

Congratulations, Mayor-Elect DeMaria

Carlo DeMaria was elected Mayor of Everett today by just over 300 votes, beating out Joe McGonagle in what became a sometimes heated and contentious contest.

We wish Mayor-elect DeMaria the best of luck in his first term in office. It is time for all factions to finally come together and work for the betterment of the city. We sincerely hope that the new mayor and the City Council will work together to improve the quality of life in our city. Everett, like many surrounding communities, is facing challenges that require city government to work together in a united purpose. We hope that the results of today's election will be a new chapter in our city's history.

Common Council Agenda 11/7/07 (Wednesday)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2007, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. C0308-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $100 from the Vietnam Veterans Association & Iron Workers Local 7 to the Veterans Services Gift Account.

PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
2. A0325-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To accept the donation to the City Council Celebration Committee of an American Flag from RF Walsh Project Management, Inc., HMFH Architects, Inc. and Suffolk Construction Company. (Passed sent down for concurrence)

3. A0037-07 Ordinance/s/Aldermen Joseph McGonagle and L. Charles DiPerri
To increase lot size and frontage for residential properties; with a recommendation from the Rules & Ordinances Committee that residential lots and frontage requirements in existence prior to the passage of this ordinance shall be exempt for a period of five (5) years from the date of passage of this ordinance, but shall conform to the requirements in effect prior to passage of this ordinance. (Ordained as amended, sent down for concurrence)

4. C0298-07 Order/s/Councilor James Keane
That the City of Everett form a Charter Review Committee to be placed on the ballot for the November 2009 Election. (Passed, as amended, sent down for concurrence on the amendment)

5. A0330-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To transfer the amount of $112,743.95 from the Parking Clerk Meter Account into the following Parking Clerk line items: Salaries $6,500, Ticket Processing $40,000, Meter Repair and Maintenance $24,920, Office Supplies $19,323.95 and Printing $22,000.

6. A0331-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To accept donations totaling $900.00 to the Everett Police Department K-9 Account from the following: Anthony Rossi, P.C. $200, Francis LaRovere $200, Pristine Limo Service $250 and Cafasso & Son Inc. $250.00. (Passed sent down for concurrence)

7. A0332-07 Order/s/Alderman Frank Nuzzo
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17, Section 17.1 (b) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, “Names & destinations; erection of signposts”, that the intersection of School Street and School Street Place be dedicated and named the “Duffy Square”. Details to be submitted by Veterans Director. Be it
Further Ordered: That the matter be referred to the Director of Veteran’s Affairs for their approval and to set date for dedication; and Be it
Further Ordered: Once approved, that the Board of Public Works has the appropriate pole, sign and marker placed on this intersection. (Passed sent down for concurrence)

COMMUNICATIONS
8. C0269-07
Unfavorable Traffic Commission Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Wayne Matewsky-That the School Committee and School Administration Department notify the bus transportation company that provides service to the Parlin Jr. High School on Broadway to take appropriate steps not to block traffic on Broadway.

9. C0274-07
Request for further time from Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Lou Sierra-To reduce the speed limit on Foster Street from 30 MPH to 20 MPH due to high volume of children and increased amount of speeding traffic, and at the request of area residents, for a completion of a traffic study on Foster Street.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. C0277-07 Committee Report
Committee on Public Service Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Stephen Simonelli - To invite Sgt. Bova of Police Traffic and Jerry Sheehan the Director of City Services to attend the next Public Service Committee meeting to discuss problems concerning street sweeping; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.

11. C0256-07 Committee Report
Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Joseph F. Hickey to amend the parking ticket violation fines by increasing the handicap parking violations to $150 and fire hydrant fines for fire hydrant violations to $300.00; with a recommendation for favorable action to amend the parking ticket violations by increasing the fines for handicap parking violations to $150 and fines for Fire Hydrant violations to $300.00.

12. C0176-07 Committee Report
Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Joseph Hickey and Alderman Chuck DiPerri-That any junk or second hand dealer in receipt of any military plaques or memorabilia who fails to notify law enforcement will be fined with permanent revocation of license according to the Ordinances of the City of Everett; with a recommendation to refer to the Board of Aldermen to incorporate language into the standard conditions on licenses issued to second hand and precious metal dealers that "any Junk Dealer knowingly accepting military paraphernalia be subject to loss of license".

13. C0281-07 Committee Report
Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Rosa DiFlorio to amend the Solid Waste Management Ordinance,as follows: Section 16-21 by deleting paragraph (a) in its entirety, and inserting in place new "(a) An approved rubbish receptacle or container is an outdoor type container constructed of heavy plastics or metal with lockable covers and shall be fly-tight, rodent resistant non-flammable and waterproof rubbish containers and shall not exceed fifty pounds. Section 16-22 by inserting the word "approved" after the words "except in" in paragraph (a) and further amending (a) by deleting the words "or areas lawfully provided therefore."
Section 16-22 paragraph (e) by deleting word "adequate" in fifth line and insert word "approved", and by inserting "in Section 16-21 (a) to the last sentence in paragraph (e) and to delete the following words in the last sentence of paragraph (e) "by the Board of Public Works." Section 16-26 (d) by deleting "Containers shall be kept covered at all times" and insert "Only approved containers shall be used for the collection of rubbish as indicated in Section 16-21 (a)." Paragraph e (16-26) by deleting words in forth line "the Board of Public Works" and insert "Code Enforcement" in its place. Section 16-53 by adding paragraph (c) as follows: "(c) The occupant or occupants of every city dwelling shall use only approved containers as described in Section 16-21 (a). Section 16-55 paragraph (a) by deleting the words "suitable containers" and inserting "approved containers as described in Section 16-21 (a)" in its place; with a recommendation for favorable action on the proposed amendments to the Solid Waste Management Ordinance.

14. C0116-07 Committee Report
Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Resolution offered by Councilors Wayne Matewsky and Leo McKinnon-That the Rules and Ordinances Committee consider drafting an ordinance instituting that trash barrels be stored in rear of property unless enclosed storage area in front of property; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. C0260-07 Resolution/s/Councilors Wayne A. Matewsky and James A. Keane
That a representative of Verizon Phone Company appear next meeting relative to the recent outages of home service to many residents of the City of Everett. (Referred to Verizon with request for response on reasoning, length of rectifying and confirmation on reimbursement)

16. C0291-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
That Senator Galluccio be invited to appear next meeting relative to discussing a YMCA in the City of Everett, and also to find out about replacing the slide at the Recreation Department via grant funding.

17. C0292-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That Code Enforcement and Building Department investigate possible overcrowded condition at 10 Thorndike Street, 2nd Floor, it is a church organization at that location and residents want to know how many people are they allowed to have in that building, as could be possible overcrowding conditions, due to concerns of the area residents. (Referred (10/15/07) to Code Enforcement and Building Department to evaluate situation and update for this meeting)

18. C0293-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the Board of Public Works take immediate steps to fill in the large pot hole on Spring Street, also, that the City Engineer evaluate street and make recommendations for repairs, as the street is in deplorable condition and needs to be repaired as soon as possible. (Referred (10/15/07) to Board of Public Works and City Engineer with request for response this meeting)

NEW BUSINESS
19. C0299-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
That the City consider placing a traffic light at the intersection of Prescott and Tremont Street due to heavy foot traffic, the park and the tennis court.

20. C0300-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the Wire Department investigate the exposed wires and possibility of a broken light system at the intersection of Beacham and Bow Street.

21. C0301-07 Resolution/s/Councilors Wayne Matewsky and Leo McKinnon
That the traffic Island in Glendale Square be landscaped correctly and shrubs or plants be planted in that area due to blighted appearance and complaints from area residents.

22. C0302-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the Police Traffic Enforcement Division assist the school crossing guard at the intersection of Thorndike Street and Broadway. There is a need for safety precautions at that location during crossing times, and make recommendation as to whether they feel a pedestrian light is needed at that intersection, as a child was just killed there.

23. C0303-07 CC Worksheet
1. Councilor Leo McKinnon-Park Department remove the tree in front of 17 Greenhalge Ave.
2. Councilor Wayne Matewsky-Wire Department notify National Grid to replace the streetlights at 21 Walnut Street, Pole # 367, and the streetlight in front of Royal Cleaners at 97 Ferry Street, as both lights have been out for almost two years.
3. Councilor Wayne Matewsky-Park Department remove unsafe tree in front of 19-21 Spruce Street.
4. Councilor Wayne Matewsky-Park Department inspect tree and possibly replace the tree at 25 Foster Street due to residents inquiry, tree may be dead and in need of replacement.
5. Councilor Leo McKinnon-City Services consider placing a guardrail at the corner of Westover and Taylor Streets at the request of the property owner at 58 Westover Street due to a car crashing into the fence and stairs of that property. (This has been requested before, a response on the matter is respectfully requested to Sponsor)

24. C0304-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephanie V. Smith
Aldermen consider requesting MBTA move the bus stop at 146-148 Elm Street back to 178 Elm Street.

25. C0305-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
That the Chief of the Fire Department, the Mayor, Union President Bill Pierce, Vice President Rich Jacobsmyer and the Veterans Director Walter Rice appear that the next meeting to talk about the Veterans that are going over seas to fight in the war and what is the current practice to compensate them for training days before they go to war.



26. C0306-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the Board of Aldermen consider taking immediate steps to roll back the hours to 6 p.m. due to the mechanical shop concerns on Cabot Street and in the middle of Cabot and Revere Street due to trucks, and to include no Sundays at all.

27. C0307-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To welcome the Public Health Director, Deb O'Neil, to appear this meeting to announce the flu clinic and process for this year.

Adjournment


Respectfully submitted:
Caroline McCorry
Administrative Assistant
Office of the Everett City Council
council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES:
11/13 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
11/14 6PM BILLS & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING
11/19 7PM NEXT COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
11/26 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
http://cityofeverett.com

NOTICE

Throughout the day today, comments have been posted about one of the mayoral candidates that we have felt best be removed; we have found no evidence to support the outrageous claims being made in regard to alleged behavior by this candidate.

We accept that there will be some who will be upset at the actions we've taken in this regard; with all due respect, the outrageousness of the comments is what should offend you. In the same way that comments regarding the personal behavior of the the opposing candidate have been removed, given that there has been no proof offered to support the claims, so too have these comments been removed and the ISPs of the posters been banned.

There are three days left until the election. Neither side is being served by the vicious commentaries that posters on both sides have been out here making. Rise above it for the next three days and on Tuesday, vote for the candidate of your choice. If you want to serve your candidate, that is the best action you can take.