REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008, 7:00 PM

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.



PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
7. A0031-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To amend Chapter 2, Section 2-47 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, relative to the qualifications of the City Solicitor, by striking out the words "and resident of the City of Everett" and inserting in the words "with residency in the City as a preferred qualification, but not a prerequisite for appointment." (Ordained sent down for ordainment)

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.(Enrolled in concurrence, sent down 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 sent down for enrollment)



COMMUNICATIONS
10. C0047-08
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)



UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. C0026-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
That Mass. Electric/National Grid change the light bulbs on the following pole numbers in the City of Everett on Ferry Street, from Glendale Park to Chelsea Street, Pole # 3704, 3227, 2565, 3215, 3221 and 423. (Response received from National Grid that all work completed 1/28/08 vial email.)



NEW BUSINESS
12. C0034-08 Resolution/s/Councilors Rosa DiFlorio and Lou Sierra
That the Police Traffic Division enforce Section 18-144 "Emergency or Weather Parking Limitations" for all vehicles found in violation, including vehicles with handicapped signs, during snow emergencies.

13. C0035-08 Resolution/s/Councilors William L. Cardello, Rosa DiFlorio and Lorrie Bruno
That the Committee on Public Service meet to discuss neighborhood concerns regarding the Church on Webster Street with noise at all different times of the night.

14. C0036-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
That the Auxiliary Police Department appear next meeting to discuss concerns that their budget funding is insufficient.

15. C0037-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
That City Services inspect all the fire hydrants in the City when the weather conditions improve, and submit to the Common Council an updated list on the age of the fire hydrants at their earliest convenience.

16. C0038-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
That Mayor DeMaria, Senator Anthony Galluccio and Representative Stephen Smith be invited to next meeting, Tuesday, February 19th, relative to giving an up date on how the 27 Million Dollars that was earmarked for Massachusetts Emergency Heating for the needy and elderly, is being disbursed, as well as, where and how they can get help.



17. C0039-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
That Steven Caracciolo, Management Information System Director, appear next meeting February 19th, relative to explaining to the community about analog and high definition television that is due to change in February of 2009.

18. C0040-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
That a Representative from Comcast appear at next meeting, February 19th, to see if any type of discount program will be made available to the most needy of our community when analog connects to high definition in February of 2009.

19. C0041-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
That the City consider placing parking meters the full length of Ferry Street, in blocks of business areas, from Chelsea Street to the Malden Line, on both sides.

20. C0042-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
That the City look into getting "smart cars" for the parking enforcement officers so that they can travel to other parts of the City to be able to enforce parking laws, not only on Broadway and Ferry Street where it is easiest to walk, but also be able to travel to other main streets and side streets to help enforce corner violations, parking on sidewalks, et cetera.

21. C0043-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
That the Everett Police Traffic Division enforce the towing ordinance in the City of Everett, and to invite Sgt. Bova to appear next meeting to discuss the matter.

22. C0044-08 Resolution/s/Councilors Rosa DiFlorio and Lou Sierra
That the Mayor consider getting an emergency telephone number for water main breaks and snow emergencies.

23. C0045-08 Resolution/s/Councilors Rosa DiFlorio and Cynthia Sarnie
That the Purchasing Agent and the City Treasurer get together to find a solution on accepting credit card payments, and at the same time, checks, because they can verify funds on the credit card machine, as well as, considering on-line payments for tickets.

24. C0046-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Cynthia Sarnie
That the Police look into the illegal dumping at the sight at the bottom of the Waters Ave Project. Also, there are cameras at the 7 Acres Park, investigate and see if the cameras are working, as well as, patrol the area due to illegal dumping and graffiti.

25. C0048-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Joseph F. Hickey
To consider establishing an ordinance where all mortgage companies’ holding foreclosed properties be instructed to register with the Code Enforcement Task Force.

26. C0049-08 Ordinance/s/Councilors Millie J. Cardello and Sergio Cornelio
To place a service zone at 357 Broadway from Monday to Saturday, 8 am. to 6 p.m.

27. C0056-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
That the Police Traffic Division monitor and set speed trap on Locust Street during the early morning hours of 6 a.m., at the request of area residents.

Adjournment


Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Adm. Asst., Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES TO NOTE:
2/11 6PM LICENSE COMMITTEE MEETING
2/11 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
2/14 6PM BILLS & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING
2/19 7PM COMMON COUNCIL MEETING (TUESDAY)
2/25 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
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