Happy New Year!

2008 is upon us, and it's time once again to ring in a brand new year. "Out with the old and in with the new." It's been a tough year in Everett, but we enter the new year with a clean slate that is much like the newly fallen snow at Glendale Park before the dog-walkers get there.

Our hopes for 2008 are as follows, and in no particular order:

Tax stability for Everett's taxpayers. City Government needs to put the fiscal stability of the city first and foremost. The economists say there's a recession on the horizon. Start planning now.

Decrease in domestic violence. Of the 39 domestic violence-related deaths in Massachusetts, two of them are from Everett. One is too many, anywhere.

Help for Everett citizens caught in foreclosure. Everett has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the Commonwealth, and many of our citizens have been caught in the subprime mortgage mess. They need help and helping them helps the city - because there's nothing good that can come from vacant houses in neighborhoods.

Unity for Everett. Everett has always been passionate about its politics, but it's long past time for people to come together. McCarthy, Ragucci and Hanlon's days are done....and it's time to let it go and bury the hatchet. We've all witnessed the cost of unbridled revenge in city hall and it was bad for every taxpayer in this city. We have a new mayor, and hopefully, he will bring in a new team to lead this city out of one of its darkest times.

Leadership - Leadership is in doing the right thing; it's the ability to make the hard decisions and put the needs of the city before political gain. It's about being accountable to the people who voted you into office. It's about having the courage of your convictions. The city needs leaders, people who care more about the city than in getting reelected. The political games, the made-up jobs, the incompetent hires, fiscal mismanagement and rewarding bad behavior needs to stop, or this city will never get anywhere. That means you, too, school committee!

Happy New Year, one and all. Please feel free to add your own hopes and dreams of 2008.

Merry Christmas

It's Christmas Day....let us rejoice in this beauty of this moment. May peace and joy color your Christmas and carry you into the brand New Year.

Board of Alderman, 12/26/07 (Wednesday)

(6:30pm-License Committee meeting)


REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2007, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA

PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
1. C0338-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the gift of $100.00 from the Vietnam Veterans Association & Iron Workers Local 7 to the Veterans Department Gift Account. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

2. C0339-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $550.00 from Mayor John F. Hanlon to be deposited into the City's General Fund as down payment on the ceremonial mace. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

3. C0337-07 Resolution/s/Councilor James A. Keane
That the Everett City Council supports House Docket 4651 Legislation that would bring over two million dollars to the City of Everett. This is from the State Rainy Day Fund with over two billion dollars currently in it. Along with City Council support, please forward to State Representative Stephen Smith and State Senator Anthony Gallucio, and also House Speaker Sal DiMasi to refer Bill to appropriate Joint Committee.(Passed sent up for concurrence)

PETITIONS AND LICENSES
4. A0371-07 Petition
Petition for Pool Table from Dragan Gajica D/B/A Social Club "Olymp 84" at 533 Ferry Street. (Social Club for former Yugoslavian Community.)

5. A0372-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Thomas A. Coviello D/B/A Eastern Sales at 1934 Revere Beach Parkway.

6. A0373-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Joseph Cicchetti D/B/A Regal Auto Sales at 1800 Revere Beach Parkway.

7. A0374-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Cesar Neiva D/B/A XTREME Motors Inc. at 3 Everett Ave.


8. A0375-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Robert Catalano D/B/A Vets Auto Sales at 91 E. Elm Street.

9. A0376-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Richard D. DiOrio D/B/A Mel's Automotive at 80 Tremont Street.

10. A0377-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer's License from Luigi Acierno D/B/A European Motors Auto Sales at 511 Second Street.

11. A0378-07 Petition
Petition for 3rd Class Motor Dealer License from Prolerized NE Company LLC D/B/A Second Street Iron & Metal at 285 Second Street.

12. A0379-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Carlos de Carvalho D/BA Foreign Engine II, LLC at 67R Chelsea Street.

COMMUNICATIONS
13. A0272-07 Communication
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Chuck 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; with approval for 60 day trial period to begin as soon as conditions allow for sign installation.

14. A0380-07 Communication
Communication from Mr. John F. Kryzovic, City Solicitor, relative to NEXTG NETWORKS Petition for Grant of Location in Everett.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
15. A0356-07 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Petition for an Open Air Parking License from Export Enterprises of Ma., Inc., 26 Garvey Street.

Adjournment


Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Admin. Assist., Office of the Everett City Council
council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TO NOTE:
1/7/08 7:30PM INAUGURATION CEREMONIES-EHS ARTS CENTER
1/7/08 8:30PM COMMON COUNCIL MEETING (OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING INAUGURATION)
1/7/08 8:45PM SPECIAL BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING (OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING)
1/12/08 7:00PM INAUGURAL BALL-EHS
http://cityofeverett.com

Common Council Agenda 12/17/07

(6:30PM-Four presentations {BOH Volunteers, Lt. Erickson’s promotion to Captain, EHS Super Fans and Outgoing Members of Common Council})


REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2007, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. C0338-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the gift of $100.00 from the Vietnam Veterans Association & Iron Workers Local 7 to the Veterans Department Gift Account.

2. C0339-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $550.00 from Mayor John F. Hanlon to be deposited into the City's General Fund as down payment on the ceremonial mace.

PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
3. A0370-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To authorize Mayor Hanlon to act for the City of Everett in the matter of placing activity and use limitations on a parcel of registered land, identified by Certificate Number 220175, Book 1231, Page 25, (South Middlesex Land Registration Office) owned by the City of Everett, a portion of the total property located at 115 Woodville Street, the location of the Madeline English School, in connection with filing a Response Action Outcome (RAO) Statement for that site under 310 CMR 40.0000. (Passed, sent down for concurrence)

4. C0306-07
Committee on Licenses Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky regarding mechanical shop concerns and trucks on Cabot Street, in the middle of Cabot and Revere Street, with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.(Committee report accepted, referred back to sponsor)

5. A0354-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To authorize a Tax Incentive Financing (TIF) Agreement between the City of Everett and Prolerized New England Company LLC for twenty years. This TIF Agreement will be based on an exemption from Chapter 40, Section 59, property taxation for the project and applied to the new assessed value of the Prolerized New England project. (Passed sent down for concurrence)

6. A0355-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To authorize an amendment to the Parkway Island End Economic Opportunity Area (EOA), to remove Prolerized New England project from the existing Parkway Island End Economic Opportunity Area and design Prolerized New England Company LLC as a separate EOA for twenty years. (Passed sent down for concurrence)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. C0322-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
To have City Services Director Jerry Sheehan, Fleet Manager Tony Latorelli and the Mechanics at the City Yard give a complete and detailed update on all thirty-seven (37) motor vehicles and other pieces of equipment and report back to the Common Council with a full and written report on Monday, December 17th, the last Common Council meeting for the year.

8. C0325-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
That the Code Enforcement Task Force go into 190 Shute Street to see about complaints of the residency to see exactly what is going on, and to see if there is any record or permitting for a sober house or a drug rehab house.

9. C0333-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
To have City Services notify the public when an emergency occurs and services will be interrupted, such as a water main break.(Mr. Jerry Sheehan requested to attend on the matter this meeting.)

NEW BUSINESS
10. C0334-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
To invite Personnel Director, James Henderson, and Commissioner of Veterans Services, Walter Rice, to appear this meeting, Monday, December 17th, to explain the plaques that were supposed to be dedicated to Veterans missing in action at the New High School.

11. C0335-07 CC Worksheet
1. Councilor Wayne Matewsky-Sign Division replace missing no heavy trucking signs on Lewis Street, both sides, one at Second Street and Lewis Street, and the other at Revere Beach Parkway and Lewis Street. This is second request. The signs were up there and taken down a few years ago.

12. C0336-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
To see if there is, or needs to be put in place, a mechanized metal detector at the new High School.

13. C0337-07 Resolution/s/Councilor James A. Keane
That the Everett City Council supports House Docket 4651 Legislation that would bring over a million dollars to the City of Everett. This is from the State Rainy Day Fund with over two billion dollars currently in it. Along with City Council support, please forward to State Representative Stephen Smith and State Senator Anthony Gallucio, and also House Speaker Sal DiMasi to refer Bill to appropriate Joint Committee.

Adjournment


Respectfully submitted,
Caroline McCorry
Administrative Assistant, Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TO NOTE:
12/18 6PM BILLS & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING
12/26 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING (WEDNESDAY)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2007

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2007, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA

PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A0356-07
To all parties interested in the petition for an Open Air Parking License from Export Enterprises of Ma., Inc., 26 Garvey Street.



COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
2. A0370-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To authorize Mayor Hanlon to act for the City of Everett in the matter of placing activity and use limitations on a parcel of registered land, identified by Certificate Number 220175, Book 1231, Page 25, (South Middlesex Land Registration Office) owned by the City of Everett, a portion of the total property located at 115 Woodville Street, the location of the Madeline English School, in connection with filing a Response Action Outcome (RAO) Statement for that site under 310 CMR 40.0000.



PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
3. C0328-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $9,000.00 from the Everett Foundation for Aged Persons, Inc. to the Human Services Elder Services Account. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

4. C0329-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $5,000.00 from Lester Morovitz, Everett Car Service, to the Mayor's Office of Human Services Emergency Services Account for Everett residents. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

5. C0330-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donations totaling $3,400.00 to the Human Services Emergency Services Account, to support Holiday Programs for Everett residents, from the following: Schnitzer Northeast (formerly Prolerized New England) $3,000.00, Bernard & MaryJane Schram $200.00 and First United Parish $200.00. (Passed sent up for concurrence.)

6. C0331-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept donations totaling $235.00 to the Human Services Emergency Services Account, to support the Christmas Program for Everett residents, from the following: Quang Ngo D/B/A Le Redemption Center $200.00, Robert & Lillian Johnston $25.00 and Rose LaRossa $10.00. (Passed sent up for concurrence)


7. A0348-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To appropriate the amount of $1,200.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the City Clerk Office Supply Account for the purchase of a ceremonial mace. (Amended by deleting "$1,200.00" and inserting "$550.00", Passed, as amended, sent up for concurrence on the amendment)


PETITIONS AND LICENSES
8. A0357-07 Petition
Petition for Junk Dealer License from Paul P. Mattuchio Inc. Scrap Metal at 366-322 Second Street.

9. A0358-07 Petition
Petition for 1st Class Motor Dealer License from Atala Corp D/B/A Honda Cars of Boston at 100 Broadway.

10. A0359-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Atala Corp D/B/A Honda Cars of Boston at 100 Broadway.

11. A0360-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Ferry Street Motors Inc. D/B/A Auto Gallery of Everett, 1993 Revere Beach Parkway.

12. A0361-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Caruso Automotive at 49 Robin Street.

13. A0362-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from BFN, Inc. D/B/A Ferry Street Gas & Service at 153 Ferry Street.

14. A0363-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Glendale Auto Sales at 725 Broadway.

15. A0364-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from K-C Auto Sales at 312 Rear Main Street.

16. A0365-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from LaRovere Family, LLC at 29 Garden Street.

17. A0366-07 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Parkway Motor Sales, Inc. at 2034 Revere Beach Parkway.




COMMITTEE REPORTS
18. C0176-07 Committee Report
Committee on Licenses Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Joseph Hickey and Alderman Chuck DiPerri-Relative to junk or second hand dealer in receipt of any military plaques or memorabilia.

19. C0306-07 Committee Report
Committee on Licenses Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky regarding mechanical shop concerns and trucks on Cabot Street, in the middle of Cabot and Revere Street.

20. A0344-07 Committee Report
Committee on Licenses Report on Petitiion for Redemption Center License from Thompson Thu Hguyen D/B/A Dan's Redemption Center at 107 Hancock Street.

21. A0345-07 Committee Report
Committee on Licenses Report on Petition from Marco Martin D/B/A Rio USA Auto Sales Inc. at 365 Third Street for a 2nd Class Motor Dealer License.

22. A0346-07 Committee Report
Committee on Licenses Report on Ratification of Le Redemption Center Inc. License at 132 Union Street for Redemption Center License.

23. 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
24. A0354-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To authorize a Tax Incentive Financing (TIF) Agreement between the City of Everett and Prolerized New England Company LLC for twenty years. This TIF Agreement will be based on an exemption from Chapter 59 property taxation for the project and applied to the new assessed value of the Prolerized New England project.

25. A0355-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To authorize an amendment to the Parkway Island End Economic Opportunity Area (EOA), to remove Prolerized New England project from the existing Parkway Island End Economic Opportunity Area and design Prolerized New England Company LLC as a separate EOA for twenty years.






NEW BUSINESS
26. A0351-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
To request the Public Works-Sign Division place additional no parking signs up on Prospect Street, south side, where the Horace Park is located.

27. A0367-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Frank Nuzzo
To thank Malden Catholic and their Coach, Joe Gaff, for the use of their football field.

28. A0368-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Frank Nuzzo
To thank Robert Craft and the New England Patriots for hosting the recent Massachusetts Highschool Superbowl.

29. A0369-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
To thank the Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works Department and all the volunteers that worked so hard and diligently to save the lives of all the residents at the oil spill on December 5, 2007.

Adjournment

Tanker Inferno

At about 1:45 AM this morning, a tanker carrying about 9000 gallons of gasoline took the turn off of the rotary too sharply, and tipped over the enbankment, leaking gasoline everywhere. The ensuing explosion created an inferno in the area, which damaged at least 2 three-decker homes and 40 cars. At least 200 residents have been evacuated, many of whom are now at the Armory. An elder complex in the area has also been evaculated for safety sake, and some residents treated for smoke inhalation. The driver of the tanker escaped with minor injuries and no other injuries have been reported.

We extend deep and sincere appreciation to the Everett Fire Department, under the supervision of Chief David Butler,who were able to contain the fire to the immediate area. This fire could have been so much worse than it was,particularly given the density of housing and parking in the area. It's amazing that no one was killed or seriously injured. Hats off to all of Everett's responders.

The pictures at WCVB are just remarkable. http://www.thebostonchannel.com

CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/05/boston.fire/index.html?iref=24hours

MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22113785

Meeting of the Common Council: Monday, 12/3

(6PM-Joint Convention, 6:30PM-Special Board of Aldermen meeting)

AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA

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

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. C0328-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $9,000.00 from the Everett Foundation for Aged Persons, Inc. to the Human Services Elder Services Account.

2. C0329-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donation of $5,000.00 from Lester Morovitz, Everett Car Service, to the Mayor's Office of Human Services Emergency Services Account for Everett residents.

3. C0330-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept the donations totaling $3,400.00 to the Human Services Emergency Services Account, to support Holiday Programs for Everett residents, from the following: Schnitzer Northeast (formerly Prolerized New England) $3,000.00, Bernard & MaryJane Schram $200.00 and First United Parish $200.00.

4. C0331-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as President
To accept donations totaling $235.00 to the Human Services Emergency Services Account, to support the Christmas Program for Everett residents, from the following: Quang Ngo D/B/A Le Redemption Center $200.00, Robert & Lillian Johnston $25.00 and Rose LaRossa $10.00.



PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
5. A0348-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To appropriate the amount of $1,200.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the City Clerk Office Supply Account for the purchase of a ceremonial mace. (Passed sent down for concurrence)

6. 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. (Amended by deleting "Police Outlay Account" and insert "Budgetary Fund Balance", Passed, as amended, sent up for concurrence)
(Amended by deleting "Police Overtime Account to Police Outlay Account" and inserting "Budgetary Fund Balance to Police Capital Outlay Account", passed as amended, sent down for concurrence on the amendment)

7. A0349-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Board of Aldermen give a vote of confidence to George Keverian for the job he did in the Board of Assessors. (Amended by deleting "Board of Aldermen" and inserting "City Council", passed, as amended, sent down for concurrence)

8. A0350-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert Van Campen, Councilors William Cardello, Rosa DiFlorio and Lorrie Bruno
That the Committee on Public Service meet to discuss problems with the Webster Street Church with noise at all different times of the night. Invite Pastor of the Church and neighbors of Webster and Ellsworth Streets. (Amended by adding Councilor Rosa DiFlorio as Co-sponsor, and referred to the Committee on Public Service, invite Police Chief. Sent down for concurrence.)

9. A0315-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To transfer the amount of $1,500,000.00 (1.5 Million Dollars) from the Fiscal Year 2008 Budgetary Fund Balance to our Stabilization Fund Account; with a recommendation for favorable action. (Passed, 4-2, in accordance with Section 18 of the City Charter, sent down for concurrence)



10. A0354-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle, as President
To authorize a Tax Incentive Financing (TIF) Agreement between the City of Everett and Prolerized New England Company LLC for twenty years. This TIF Agreement will be based on an exemption from Chapter 59 property taxation for the project and applied to the new assessed value of the Prolerized New England project.

11. A0355-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President
To authorize an amendment to the Parkway Island End Economic Opportunity Area (EOA), to remove Prolerized New England project from the existing Parkway Island End Economic Opportunity Area and design Prolerized New England Company LLC as a separate EOA for twenty years.



COMMUNICATIONS
12. C0274-07 Communication
Unfavorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Lou Sierra-To reduce the speed limit on Foster Street from 30 MPH to 20 MPH.



UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. 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.

14. 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.



NEW BUSINESS
15. C0324-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
That the Mayor, Fire Chief and Veterans Director of the City of Everett come before the Common Council to explain the reason why Union Representatives were not in fact allowed to participate in the meeting with the Fire Chief and Veterans Commissioner as stated at the November 19th meeting of the Common Council with regards to a resolution made at the Common Council meeting of November 7, 2007, to invite all parties to form a committee to change the policy for military training without loss of pay. The Veteran should not have to work swap time to receive pay for training required by the military.

16. C0325-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
That the Code Enforcement Task Force go into 190 Shute Street to see about complaints of the residency to see exactly what is going on, and to see if there is any record or permitting for a sober house or a drug rehab house.

17. C0326-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
That there not be allowed any Sober or Drug Rehab house at 190 Shute Street.

18. C0327-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
To amend School Safety Zone around Pope John High School to include from Dairy Maid, on Shute Street, to Dunster Road and encompass the Pope John High School area.

Adjournment


Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Adm. Assist. Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
www.http://cityofeverett.com