Common Council Agenda 10/1/07

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2007, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. C0278-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To transfer $2,000.00 from Mayor's Reserve Account to the Registrars of Voters Recount Account., due to the recount that was performed September 29, 2007.

2. C0279-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To Accept $600.00 donation from Dunkin Donuts to the Parks Department Tree and Seed Account to be used to purchase the 2007 Everett Christmas Tree.

3. C0280-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the $500.00 donation from Ciro's Foreign Car Repair Inc. to the Everett Police K-9 Account.

4. C0282-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To appropriate the amount of $100,000.00 from the 2007 Budgetary Fund Balance to the After School Program for the School Year 2007/2008.

PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
5. A0294-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To transfer the amount of $49,983.00 from the Mayor's Reserve Fund to the City Clerk's Elections Accounts to cover the State Primary September 11th and State Election October 9th to fill the senatorial seat vacated by the Former Senator Jarrett Barrios, as follows: Tellers $1,400.00, Warden $5,700.00, Clerks $5,400.00, Inspectors $21,600.00, Custodians $2,733.00, Advertise $1,600.00, Prep of Machines $7,450.00, Election Training $3,600.00 and Supplies $500.00.

COMMUNICATIONS
6. C0188-07 Communication
Unfavorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Leo McKinnon that no person shall operate a motor vehicle in excess of 20 miles per hour on Lynn Street, at the Malden line, for southbound drivers only. The purpose of the ordinance is to reduce the speed limit from 30 MPH to 20 MPH in the interest of public safety, due to increased amount of traffic on that street with request to refer back to sponsor.

7. C0191-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor James A. Keane to make Freeman Ave a one-way street, in a northwesterly direction from Elm Street to Abbott Ave; with a request for further time in the Traffic Commission, at Sponsor's request.

8. C0211-07 Communication
Unfavorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor William L. Cardello to reduce speed limit from 25MPH to 20MPH on Cleveland Avenue, with a request to refer back to sponsor.

9. C0232-07 Communication
Favorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Millie J. Cardello to amend the service zone at 72 Ferry Street, from 24 hours to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with favorable recommendation to enroll.

10. C0235-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks to prohibit heavy trucks from traveling Tuffs Avenue; with a request to refer back to sponsor.

11. C0231-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks to prohibit heavy trucks from traveling on Oakes Street; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.

12. C0234-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks to prohibit heavy trucking on School Street; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. 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 request further time.

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, in efforts for a cleaner Everett; and that Mr. Pierroti of the CETF be invited to help develop the ordinance for a cleaner Everett; with a recommendation to request further time.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. C0259-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To endorse the Everett Contributory System Board decision to invest in the Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT).

16. 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)

17. C0261-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
To invite the Fire Chief to appear relative to the recent rash of fires that we have been having again in the City.

NEW BUSINESS
18. C0265-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael Mangan
That the owner's of all the Boutiques in Everett not display undergarment wear in their windows, as it is very offensive to many citizens.

19. C0266-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael Mangan
That the Police monitor Fairmount Street due to the high number of thefts on that street.

20. C0267-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael Mangan
That the National Grid Company replace the lights that are out on Fairmount Street.

21. C0277-07 Resolution/s/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.

22. C0269-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. 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, and to provide for parking for school bus in front of the school rather than blocking traffic, as it has been backed up for six to seven blocks and causing unsafe conditions. In other words, that a parking spot be provided in front of the Parlin Jr. High School only for school buses, so as not to inconvenience the traffic flow on Broadway.

23. C0270-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
That the Police Traffic Division monitor, via radar, Malden Street, due to speeding motorists, as the neighbors are complaining.

24. C0271-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
That the Police Traffic Division investigate the Nissan Maxim that has been parked on Alpine Road and immobile for over a year now, to have it removed.

25. C0272-07 Resolution/s/Councilors Lou Sierra, Joe King and Steve Simonelli
Police monitor Foster Street on a nightly basis due to recent rash of vehicle windows being blown out on eight to ten vehicles.

26. C0273-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
National Grid conduct their annual clean up of their property on Lynde Street and Robin Street in Everett, MA, due to unsightly conditions, at the request of area residents.

27. C0273-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
National Grid conduct their annual clean up of their property on Lynde Street and Robin Street in Everett, MA, due to unsightly conditions, at the request of area residents.

28. C0274-07 Ordinance/s/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.

29. C0275-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
That the Department of Public Works Highway Division place a white painted crosswalk on bottom Alpine Avenue bordering Dartmouth Street, at their earliest convenience.

30. C0268-07 CC Worksheet
1. Councilor Michael Mangan
That the Park Department Trim down bushes at Day Park, at Foster and Prospect Streets.
2. Councilor Catherine Tomass Hicks
City Services repair the cracks in the street, especially in the crosswalk in front of 86 Main Street.
3. Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
Park Department replace the big pine tree in Everett Square at the the J. Kevin Dunn Park by November 1st, 2007.
4. Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the City Services Highway Department repair the seven large potholes on Orange Court, a very dangerous condition.
5. Councilor Catherine Tomass Hicks
City Services Park Department trim the weeds on Elton Street and Tremont Street.

31. C0276-07 Resolution/s/Councilor James A. Keane
That the City of Everett calls for the abolishment of Homeland Security Funds distributed to the Cities of Chelsea and Cambridge with those funds to be evenly distributed to the cities and towns directly abutting the Cities of Chelsea and Cambridge.

32. C0281-07 Ordinance/s/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.

33. C0283-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael Mangan
That the City does some minor maintenance work at the fire houses on Hancock Street and Broadway.

Adjourn


Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Everett City Council Office, council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
10/2 6PM SPECIAL BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
10/10 6PM COMMITTEE ON LICENSES MEETING
10/10 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
10/15 7PM COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
10/17 6PM BILLS & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING
10/22 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, 7:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA

PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A0290-07
To all parties interested in the 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 (MPC1016MAEVEGEN) attached to petition and to kept on file in the City Clerk's Office.

2. A0291-07
To all parties interested in the Petition from National Grid for the installation of +/-65' of 1-2" conduit encased in concrete from bus shelter to manhole 650 at Broadway and Thorndike Street, 53 Bow Street, Everett, MA.

3. A0292-07
To all parties interested in the Petition from National Grid for the installation of +/-35' of 1-2" conduit encased in concrete from bus shelter to manhole 454 at Broadway and Cameron Street, 888 Broadway, Everett, MA.



COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
4. A0289-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby re-appoint Mark Brymer as a Member of the Everett Licensing Board for a term ending September 2010.

5. A0294-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
Transfer of $49,983.00 to the City Clerk's Elections Account to cover the State Primary September 11th and State Election October 9th to fill the senatorial seat vacated by the Former Senator Jarrett Barrios.



PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
6. C0257-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $900.00 from the Target Store to the Everett Police Department.

7. C0258-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept $100.00 donation from Vietnam Veterans Association & Iron Workers Local 7 to Department of Veterans Services.

8. C0253-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Joseph F. Hickey, Councilor Leo McKinnon and Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
To amend Chapter 13, Section 16 by adding the Pope John High School to the School Safety Zone. (Amended by adding "all schools within the City of Everett") (Ordained, as amended, sent up for ordainment, as amended)


9. C0264-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Joseph F. Hickey, Councilor Leo McKinnon and Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
That the Police Traffic Division monitor the traffic conditions specifically at the corner parking on Rock Valley Ave and Ferry Street causing hazardous conditions. (Amended by adding Co-Sponsors and to refer to the Police Traffic Commission).



PETITIONS AND LICENSES
10. A0293-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
Petition from Paris Autobody, Inc. for Auto Body Shop and General Spray Painting at 101 Paris Street, Unit #5.



COMMUNICATIONS
11. A0249-07 Ordinance/s/Alderman Stephen Smith
Unfavorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Stephen Smith to amend the stop sign ordinance at the corner of Chelsea Street and Everett Avenue from a stop sign to a "Yield" sign.

Give It A Rest...

For the most part, we allow people to write just about anything that can't be considered libelous, but we're going to have to ask for some civility here. Posting over and over again about the candidates' perceived "flaws" beyond their public obligation to the community is not only getting old, but it inspires others to respond in kind. Unless you have documents, etc. that we can upload for you under your name - we simply can't allow the daily donneybrook to go on.

City elections are never tension free, because at the end of election day, there's only one candidate that can win; but the continual spleen venting doesn't help either candidate. Let's try to focus on the issues and toot your particular candidate's horn without hanging the dirty laundry.

All that aside, we may need to resort to a log-in process if things don't improve.

It's McGonage & DeMaria in November!

The results of the preliminary election are in; Ward 6 Alderman Joe McGonagle and Alderman at Large Carlo DeMaria will face off in November to become the next Mayor of Everett. In what may very well be a first in Everett politics, a mayoral incumbent has been defeated in a preliminary election.

The next two months will be crucial to both candidates as they get their respective messages out. We believe the tax issue in 2005 and yesterday's results tell the same story. It's the taxes. With Everett facing record home foreclosures, and the economy starting to soften...now would be a good time to talk about real plans for Everett's economic future and not just bash each other.

In other Primary news, Wayne Matewsky topped the ticket in the Alderman-at-Large race, with Joanne Gregory placing second. Salvatore Sachetta topped it in the Ward 6 Alderman race, with Catherine Tomassi Hicks coming in second.

Primary Day, Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Tomorrow is Primary Day in the city of Everett. While there are only three primary races in the city - you have every good reason to get to the polls. In your hands is the key to the future of the city...please don't leave the choice up to someone else. All too often a candidate can win by default in a low turnout year. The weather is supposed to be beautiful, so we hope that everyone will participate.

TIME OUT!!!!

Recent postings referencing the personal lives of the mayoral candidates have spiraled out of control. Consequently, they have all been deleted.

With everything going on in this city, there are better topics of discussion than the personal lives and alleged personal behaviors of any candidates. We are asking that posters respect the fact that the candidates' personal lives are not the issue in this election. We've been giving a very wide berth for the commentary being posted, but unfortunately, because of the spate of postings today, that practice will now be narrowed. Any posting referencing the personal lives or alleged personal behavior of ANY candidate or elected official will be removed from the blog and consideration will be given to banning the poster.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The Everett Mirror

9/11/2001 - 9/11/2007 -- Never Forget

On a sunny day in September, the world as we knew it changed forever in less than two and a half hours. We must never forget the people who perished on that terrible day or the thousands who were injured.

7:58 a.m. - United Airlines Flight 175 departs Boston for Los Angeles,
carrying 56 passengers, two pilots, and seven flight attendants. The
Boeing 767 is hijacked after takeoff and diverted to New York.

7:59 a.m. - American Airlines Flight 11 departs Boston for Los
Angeles, carrying 81 passengers, two pilots, and nine flight
attendants. This Boeing 767 is also hijacked and diverted to New York.

8:01 a.m. - United Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757 carrying 38
passengers, two pilots, and five flight attendants, leaves Newark, N.J.,
for San Francisco.

8:10 a.m. - American Airlines Flight 77 departs Washington's
Dulles International Airport for Los Angeles, carrying 58 passengers,
two pilots, and four flight attendants. The Boeing 757 is hijacked
after takeoff.

8:46 a.m. - American Flight 11 from Boston crashes into the North
Tower at the World Trade Center.

9:03 a.m. - United Flight 175 from Boston crashes into the South
Tower at the World Trade Center.

- U.S. Federal Aviation Administration shuts down all New
York area airports.

9:21 a.m. - Bridges and tunnels leading into New York City
are closed.

9:25 a.m. - All domestic flights are grounded by U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration.

9:45 a.m. - American Flight 77 crashes into The Pentagon.

10:05 a.m. - The South Tower at the World Trade Center collapses.

10:05 a.m. - The White House is evacuated.

10:10 a.m. - A large section of one side of The Pentagon collapses.

10:10 a.m. - United Flight 93 crashes in a wooded area in
Pennsylvania, after passengers confront hijackers.

10:28 a.m. - The North Tower at the World Trade Center collapses.

Board of Alderman, 9/12/07 (Wednesday)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2007, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA

PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A0273-07
To all parties interested in the petition for ratification from BR Motorcycles, LLC D/B/A Bruce Rossmeyer's Boston Harley Davidson, 1760 Revere Beach Parkway for an Auto Repair-Mechanical License.

2. A0277-07
To all parties interested in the petition from National Grid to install 680 feet of concrete-encased PVC ducts and three manholes in the streets of Grover, Lynn and Fuller Streets.

3. A0278-07
To all parties interested in the petition from National Grid for the relocation of pole 2661and installation of new pole 2660-50 on Commercial Street near Behen Street.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
4. A0284-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby re-appoint Dr. Muge Erkan as a Member of the Everett Board of Health for a term ending February 10, 2010.

PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
5. C0250-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept a donation of $100.00 from the Vietnam Veterans Association & the Iron Workers Local 7 to the Department of Veterans Services Account. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

6. C0253-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Joseph F. Hickey, Councilor Leo McKinnon and Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
To amend Chapter 13, Section 16 by adding the Pope John High School to the School Safety Zone. (Amended by adding "all schools within the City of Everett", enrolled as amended, sent up for enrollment)

PETITIONS AND LICENSES
7. A0276-07
Ratification of a petition for an awning at 88 Main Street for Rob Jack's Bar & Grill.

8. A0279-07
Petition for Awning from Broadway Cafe at 508 Broadway.

9. A0280-07
Petition for security grates at Ultimate Pizza at 176 Chelsea Street. Owner states that since Labor Day of 2006, it has been broken into twice and insurance company will not renew policy.

10. A0281-07
Petition from Quang Quoc Ngo D/B/A Le Redemption Ctr., Inc. for Redemption Center License (bottle and can return) at 132 Union Street, with conditions.

COMMUNICATIONS
11. C0096-07
Update from City Clerk on Resolution offered by Councilor Wayne Matewsky-That the City Clerk investigate possibility of beauty salon/barber shop being located at the car dealership on Chelsea Street, at the corner of Chelsea Street and Chelsea Place.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. A0248-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Frank Nuzzo
That the Manager of the Super Stop & Shop, 1690 Revere Beach Parkway, Everett, appear this meeting to discuss issues with the shopping carts.

13. A0245-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the EPA check the emissions count on Sithe in Everett on Route 99 and report back with report for September 12th meeting.

NEW BUSINESS
14. A0270-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
That the Mayor's Office of Community Development consider reconstructing the following streets, as they are in desperate need of repair: Devens Street, Harley Avenue, Kinsman Street, Liberty Street and Tappan Street.

15. A0271-07 Resolution/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri and Councilor Joseph F. Hickey
That the City repave the following streets using Community Development Block Grant Funds: Timothy Avenue, Parker Street, Raymond Avenue and Chestnut Street (from Walnut to Broadway).

16. A0272-07 Ordinance/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
To amend Section 18-133, "Prohibited on Certain Streets" by adding Sammet Street, no parking on south side, from Taylor Street to Shute Street.

17. A0274-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
To add Congressman Markey's name to the High School Dedication Plaque.

18. A0275-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Mayor contact Congressman Markey in Washington D.C. to get a date to coincide for the grand opening/dedication of the new High School so he could be there.

19. A0282-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
That in accordance with the provisions of the General Law of Massachusetts, the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the City of Everett, qualified to vote as the law requires, to assemble at the several polling places, for and within the several precincts, where they are duly registered voters on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 for the CITY PRELIMINARY, then and there to give in their votes for the election of the candidates of political parties for the following offices:
MAYOR, ALDERMAN-AT-LARGE and ALDERMAN-WARD 6.

20. A0283-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
That the polls be opened from 7 o’clock in the morning to 8 o’clock in the evening and the City Clerk to cause all voting places to be properly fitted up for the CITY PRELIMINARY, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007.

Ordered
Further: That the following places be designated as polling places for the above mentioned
CITY PRELIMINARY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007:

Ward 1 Prec. 1 Armory, 90 Chelsea Street
Ward 1 Prec. 2 Armory, 90 Chelsea Street
Ward 1 Prec. 3 Sumner Whittier School, 337 Broadway

Ward 2 Prec. 1 Keverian School, 20 Nichols Street
Ward 2 Prec. 2 Parlin School, 587 Broadway, entrance on Derne Street
Ward 2 Prec. 3 Keverian School, 20 Nichols Street

Ward 3 Prec. 1 Community Center, 21 Whittier Drive
Ward 3 Prec. 2 Recreation Center Building, 47 Elm Street
Ward 3 Prec. 3 Recreation Center Building, 47 Elm Street

Ward 4 Prec. 1 Lafayette School, Edith Street, enter from Bryant Street
Ward 4 Prec. 2 Glendale Towers, Ferry Street
Ward 4 Prec. 3 Lafayette School, Edith Street, enter from Bryant Street

Ward 5 Prec. 1 English School, 105 Woodville Street
Ward 5 Prec. 2 City Hall, Keverian Hearing Room, Third Floor, 484 Broadway
Ward 5 Prec. 3 City Hall, Room 25, Second Floor, 484 Broadway

Ward 6 Prec. 1 English School, 105 Woodville Street
Ward 6 Prec. 2 Adams School, 78 Tileston Street, enter easterly side
Ward 6 Prec. 3 Adams School, 78 Tileston Street, enter westerly side

Adjournment


Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Everett City Council Office
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Common Council Agenda 9/4/07 (Tuesday)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2007, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. C0250-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept a donation of $100.00 from the Vietnam Veterans Association & the Iron Workers Local 7 to the Department of Veterans Services Account.

PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
2. A0260-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept the donation of $3,000.00 from the Massachusetts Law Enforcement to be used to benefit elderly residents in the City of Everett. This donation will be deposited into the Human Services Elder Services Gift Account. (Passed sent down for concurrence)

3. A0261-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To accept the following donations totaling $5,000.00 to the Mayor's Summer Concert Series: Prolerized Corporation $3,000.00, Eagle Bank $1,500.00 and East Boston Savings $500.00. (Passed sent down for concurrence)

4. A0253-07 Order/s/Alderman Frank Nuzzo
BE IT
ORDERED: BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT, as follows:

That the City of Everett by and through its Mayor, submit to the State Legislative Bodies, for passage, in substantially the following form:
An Act RELATIVE TO THE RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE OF A CERTAIN CITY OF EVERETT SCHOOL TEACHER.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the

authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the state teachers retirement board shall calculate the retirement allowance of Ralph Cecere, a retired teacher of the city of Everett school department, by taking into consideration the stipend he received as Placement Counselor as part of his regular compensation. Such calculation shall be retroactive to the date of his retirement.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. (Passed sent down for concurrence)


UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. C0215-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the Mass. Electric Company eliminate the double pole at the corner of Robbin and Thorndike Street. It has been there over three years and causing concern for pedestrians and is unsightly, as three years is too long to wait to have this pole repaired.

NEW BUSINESS
6. C0235-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
To prohibit heavy trucks from traveling Tuffs Avenue.

7. C0231-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
To prohibit heavy trucks from traveling on Oakes Street.

8. C0234-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
To prohibit heavy trucking on School Street.

9. C0242-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
To have fence fixed at 21 Sammet Ave, as it was lifted up when a tree was removed.

10. C0243-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Joseph F. Hickey
That the City of Everett establish a Veterans Memorial Park on the corner of Russell Street and Elm Street. This park will serve all veterans who served on active duty from the City.

11. C0244-07 Resolution/s/Councilors Wayne Matewsky and Stephen Simonelli
That the Board of Public Works make the necessary repairs to the jersey barrier at the corner of Fremont and Lawrence Street.

12. C0245-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the Board of Health investigate corner of Plummer and Cottage Street for a report of four to six live chickens being raised at that home and residents are concerned.

13. C0246-07 CC Worksheet
1. Councilor Hicks-That the Park Department trim the tree in front of 50 Everett Street.
2. Councilor Matewsky-Board of Public Works repair sidewalk in front of 39 Autumn Street, 2nd request.
3. Councilor Matewsky-Park Dept replace tree in front of 39 Autumn Street, at homeowners request, 2nd request.
4. Councilor Matewsky-Board of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 26 Revere Street, as unsafe, 2nd request.
5. Councilor Matewsky-Board of Public Works resurface the sidewalk at 95 Broadway, at homeowners request, as is unsightly and going to cause injury.
6. Councilor Matewsky-Park Dept trim tree at 11 High Street, at homeowners request, as one limb was cut, but she requests another one be cut.

14. C0247-07 Resolution/s/Councilor James A. Keane
BE IT RESOLVED
THAT: The Traffic Commission schedule a Public Hearing to hear input from the residents of Freeman Avenue and Abbott Avenue regarding proposed changes to parking and/or traffic patterns on Freeman Avenue.

15. C0248-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Michael J. Mangan
That a one-way sign be placed on the corner of Wolcott and Second Street due to the increasing amount of motorists going up Wolcott Street the wrong way.

16. C0249-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky
That the DCR/Board of Public Works repair the fence that was hit by motor vehicle accident on the Revere Beach Parkway just before Ritchie's Slush. It is posing a public safety hazard.

17. C0251-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
That the Engineer appear this meeting with regards to updating and discussing the new paving job to be done on Florence Street.

18. C0252-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Joseph F. Hickey, Councilor Leo McKinnon and Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
To amend Chapter 13, Section 16 by adding "That no sober houses and drug rehabilitation centers be located within school safety zones".

19. C0253-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Joseph F. Hickey, Councilor Leo McKinnon and Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
To amend Chapter 13, Section 16 by adding the Pope John High School to the School Safety Zone.

Adjournment


Respectfully submitted, Caroline McCorry, Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us