Board of Aldermen, 3/10/08

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA

PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A0086-08 Petition
To all parties interested in the Special Board of Aldermen Report and Order to review the matter of the "Grant of Location" permit sought by NextG Communications to install telecommunications equipment on utility poles within the City of Everett. Also Order # A0095-08 Resolution dated 2/25/08 City Engineer, DPW Director, Police Chief and Fire Chief appear this meeting with reports on installation and location.

2. A0097-08 Petition
National Grid Petition for installation of approximately 55' of 6-5" concrete encased conduit across Broadway, near Langdon Street.

3. A0102-08 Petition
To all parties interested in the petition of National Grid for the installation of approximately 75' of 2-5" concrete encased conduit and 1' of 3-5" concrete encased conduit on Langdon Street near Broadway.

4. A0103-08 Petition
To all parties interested in the petition of 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.

PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
5. A0037-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
That the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett Chapter 18, Section 18-133, Prohibited on Certain Streets is hereby amended by adding Bennett Street, no parking both sides for a distance of thirty (30) feet, from Ferry Street in a southerly direction. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)

6. A0080-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
To amend Chapter 18, Section 18-162.5 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, "Towing of Repeatedly Tagged Vehicles" by deleting the following word and letter in the first sentence: "five (5)", and inserting in its place the following word and letter, "three (3)". The purpose of the amendment is to decrease the number of multiple vehicle parking violation notices a person can fail to appear on before his vehicle can be removed and stored at the expense of the registered owner of said vehicle. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)

7. A0081-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
To amend Chapter 18, Section 18-169 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, "Towing of repeatedly tagged motor vehicles" by deleting "five (5)" in the first sentence and "five (5) in the eighth sentence and replacing both with "three (3)". (Enrolled in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)

8. C0011-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Joseph F. Hickey
To prohibit parking from the Everett Credit Union exit on Chestnut Street, to the abutting property line, southwest side, to eliminate the viewing obstruction at that location, at the request of constituents exiting the ECU. (Enrolled sent up for enrollment)

9. C0049-08 Ordinance/s/Councilors Millie Cardello and Sergio Cornelio
To place a service zone at 357 Broadway from Monday to Saturday, 8 am. to 6 p.m.. (Enrolled sent up for enrollment)

10. C0073-08 Committee Report
Committee on Celebrations and Military Affairs Report on organizing celebration plans for the 2008 July 4th Festivities; with a recommendation for further time and to invite Mayor DeMaria, Exec. Director of the Chamber of Commerce William Jones, Recreation Director Rick Milley and the Recreation Commission Members to the next meeting. (Sent up for concurrence on further time)

11. C0071-08 Ordinance/s/Councilors Joseph F. Hickey and John Leo McKinnon
To place a service zone at 361 Ferry Street between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Amended by adding Alderman L. Charles DiPerri and Councilor Stacy Caralis as co-sponsors, and referred to the Traffic Commission for recommendation.)

PETITIONS AND LICENSES
12. A0104-08 Petition
Petition for new lodging house license from Andrew Philbin and Matthew Philbin D/B/A Realty Trust at 450 Ferry Street.

13. A0105-08 Petition
Petition for lodging house license from Andrew Philbin D/B/A Newport at 59 Chelsea Street.

14. A0106-08 Petition
Petition from Andrew Philbin for lodging house license D/B/A The Marlboro at 51 Chelsea Street.

15. A0107-08 Petition
Petition from Andrew Philbin for lodging house license for The Glendale at 322-324 Ferry Street/

COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. A0016-08 Committee Report
Public Service Committee Report on Resolution offered by Alderman Marchese-That all Real Estate Companies in the Community consider being required to know parking and sanitary rules, and that there is a Code Enforcement Task Force, so that they may tell all future homeowners, as well as informing homeowners of the CETF Website; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. A0023-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City consider a user fee to all landlords that overload their apartments with high school age children who overload our schools, parks and streets. (Referred to City Solicitor for response as to legality)

18. A0077-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City Services provide the Board of Aldermen with a wish list for new and updated equipment needed for the City. (Referred 2/11 to City Services for response this meeting)

19. A0083-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
To request Mayor DeMaria and Marzie Galazka from Mayor's Office of Community Development appear next meeting concerning the order of the streets to be done in the City, and that they are done in a fair way for each Ward.

20. A0085-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Wayne A. Matewsky
That an invitation be sent to Mr. Jon Norton, Recycling Coordinator to appear this meeting relative to the progress being made with the pilot program on Recycling in the City of Everett.

NEW BUSINESS
21. A0096-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus and Councilor Joseph King
To rededicate the William Hogan Square at the corner of Malden Street and Chelsea Street.

22. A0098-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
That the owner of Dan's Redemption Center appear at the next License Committee meeting to discuss several issues concerning the operation of the redemption center on Hancock Street.

23. A0099-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Wayne Matewsky and Councilor Leo McKinnon
To place a service zone at 362 Ferry Street, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the request of business owner at that local.

24. A0100-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
That Chapter 18-148(b) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett be amended by changing the hours of the Resident Parking Sticker Program in designated residential areas from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

25. A0101-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Mayor's Office consider hiring special needs young adults in conjunction with the summer youth program.

26. A0108-08 Ordinance/s/Aldermen Robert J. Van Campen and L. Charles DiPerri
That the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett be amended by inserting a new Chapter 13B entitled "Maintenance of Vacant and Foreclosed Residential Properties".

27. A0109-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
To amend Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett by inserting Section 13-22 to be entitled "Sale of Lighters and Matches to Minors".

Adjournment


Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Adm. Asst./Ofc. Mgr., Everett City Council
council@ci.everett.ma.us
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3/17 7PM COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
3/18 6PM BILLS & ACCTS COMMITTEE MEETING
3/18 6PM ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING
3/24 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
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Common Council, Monday, 3/3/08

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

PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

1.
A0090-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To accept the amount of $2500.00 from the Everett Co-Operative Bank to the Mayor's Office of Human Services-Emergency Services Account 27.3590EA, to be used to support the fuel assistance needs for Everett residents.(Passed sent down for concurrence)

2.
A0037-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman L. Charles DiPerri-That the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett Chapter 18, Section 18-133, Prohibited on Certain Streets is hereby amended by adding Bennett Street, no parking both sides for a distance of thirty (30) feet, from Ferry Street in a southerly direction; with a favorable recommendation to enroll. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment).

3.
A0073-08 Committee Report/s/Alderman Michael Marchese
Administrative Affairs Committee Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Mike Marchese-To amend City Ordinances by including a residency requirement for all new hiring of safety personnel, that is, firefighters and policemen, to reside in the City of Everett, applicable after January 1, 2009; with an unfavorable recommendation. (Committee report accepted, enrolled sent down for enrollment (reconsideration failed).

4.
A0080-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
To amend Chapter 18, Section 18-162.5 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, "Towing of Repeatedly Tagged Vehicles" by deleting the following word and letter in the first sentence: "five (5)", and inserting in its place the following word and letter, "three (3)". The purpose of the amendment is to decrease the number of multiple vehicle parking violation notices a person can fail to appear on before his vehicle can be removed and stored at the expense of the registered owner of said vehicle. (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)

5.
A0081-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
To amend Chapter 18, Section 18-169 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, "Towing of repeatedly tagged motor vehicles" by deleting "five (5)" in the first sentence and "five (5) in the eighth sentence and replacing both with "three (3)". (Enrolled sent down for enrollment)

6.
A0084-08 Resolution/s/Aldermen Wayne Matewsky, Sal Sachetta and Councilor Leo McKinnon
That the City Auditor provide to Members of the Bills & Accounts Committee a description of fund request for each Department and number each signature petition before the start of each monthly meeting. (Passed sent down for concurrence to send to City Auditor).


COMMUNICATIONS

7.
C0028-08 Communication
Response from Superintendent of Schools Mr. Fred Foresteire on behalf of the School Committee relative to the Resolution offered by Councilors Sal DiDomenico and Lou Sierra-That it be known that the Everett School Department is interested in the M.D.C. Swimming Pool on Elm Street for the Children of Everett; with a negative response.

8.
C0011-08 Communication
Favorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Joseph F. Hickey-To prohibit parking from the Everett Credit Union exit on Chestnut Street, to the abutting property line, southwest side, to eliminate the viewing obstruction at that location, at the request of constituents exiting the ECU; with favorable recommendation to enroll.

9.
C0049-08 Communication
Favorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilors Millie Cardello and Sergio Cornelio-To place a service zone at 357 Broadway from Monday to Saturday, 8 am. to 6 p.m.; with a favorable recommendation to enroll.


COMMITTEE REPORTS

10.
C0073-08 Committee Report
Committee on Celebrations and Military Affairs Report on organizing celebration plans for the 2008 July 4th Festivities; with a recommendation for further time and to invite Mayor DeMaria, Exec. Director of the Chamber of Commerce William Jones, Recreation Director Rick Milley and the Recreation Commission Members to the next meeting.

11.
C0010-08 Committee Report
Public Safety Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Ranieri-To invite National Development Company to discuss the lack of signage at the entrance to Best Buy; with a recommendation for favorable action on the signage recommendations made by National Development in addition to the recommendations made by the Committee and that a communication be sent to National Development informing them of said approval. The Committee also recommended that a communication be sent to Representative Stephen Smith and Senator Anthony Galluccio requesting their assistance in having the State install a sign along the westbound side of Krystal Poirer Way that reads "Best Buy Entrance Second Right".


UNFINISHED BUSINESS

12.
C0043-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
That the Everett Police Traffic Division enforce the towing ordinance in the City of Everett. (Chief Mazzie requested to appear this meeting on the matter)

13.
C0063-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
That the City Engineer submit an inspection/evaluation report on the needed repair or replacement to the front stairwell of the Parlin Memorial Library and report next meeting with findings. (Referred 2/19 to City Engineer Julius Ofurie and Mayor DeMaria for a response back this meeting)

14.
C0064-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
Mayor's Office of Community Development and the Engineering Division of City Services consider compiling an overall city wide street ranking summary, and report same to the Common Council before any proposed street rehabilitation and/or reconstruction. (Referred 2/19 to Community Development Director and City Engineer to appear this meeting with updated list of streets to be done)

15.
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.


NEW BUSINESS

16.
C0069-08 Resolution/s/Councilors John Leo McKinnon and Millie J. Cardello
That the Chief of the Fire Department, Fire Commissioners, Mayor, Veterans Commissioner and Union Officials of the Fire Department and other Members of the Council and Board that were informed on this matter be invited to the next Public Safety Committee meeting on an old issue of the Firefighter Reserve List. This issue is being raised again, and if cards have been sent out by the Chief, we need to know how come. We would also ask that the Chief explain why he did not stick to the agreed plan of action on this matter that was brought to light at the last deliberation of said matter.

17.
C0070-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
That a group be formed in the City of Everett of retired citizens that have specific knowledge, ideas, hobbies, trades and or skills that would want to help or donate any spare time to help the City in any way that they can be formed and utilized for the betterment of our City.

18.
C0071-08 Ordinance/s/Councilors Joseph F. Hickey and John Leo McKinnon
To place a service zone at 361 Ferry Street between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

19.
C0072-08 Resolution/s/Councilors Rosa DiFlorio, William Cardello, Lorrie Bruno and Alderman Robert Van Campen
That the City Engineer do a study on traffic flow, and the narrowness of Bradford Street, from Bucknam all the way down to Ferry Street, and make recommendation whether street should be a one-way or one-sided parking and report back his findings in one month, due to complaints of parked cars getting side-swiped.

20.
C0074-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
Mayor consider doing a clean-up month where rubbish company can accommodate so citizens can clean debris from homes and yards.

21.
COO75-08 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.

22.
C0076-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Peter A. Napolitano
That Congressman Markey earmark funds for the remediation of Beacham Street from the Everett/Chelsea line to Route 99 to complement to upcoming work to be done on Beacham Street in Chelsea up to the Everett/Chelsea line.

23.
C0077-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Peter A. Napolitano
That the Everett Chief of Police obtain training and certification for at least two additional officers to operate the truck weighing equipment with the objective of maintaining around the clock monitoring of heavy truck traffic in and along South Everett, with a request for a response back next meeting March 17th.

24.
C0078-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Peter A. Napolitano
That the Everett Fire Chief and Members of the Fire Commission appear before the Administrative Affairs Committee to discuss implementing a cap or limit to how many names can be placed on the Stand-by Reserve List.


Adjournment


Respectfully submitted:
C. McCorry, Adm. Asst./Ofc. Mgr. Everett City Council Office

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. A0079-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President
To transfer $10,000.00 from Fire Dept Personal Services Account to Fire Dept Station Expenses Account to replace furniture that is old and in poor condition at the Hancock Street Station.



PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
2. C0050-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
That the sum of $2,000,000.00 be appropriated from the Budgetary Fund Balance to be applied to the Fiscal Year 2009 Tax Levy. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

3. C0051-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $140,000.00 from the City of Everett Retirement Board Payment for Pension Fund Account to the Veteran's Services Department-Veterans' Benefits Allowance Account to cover the higher than anticipated costs. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

4. C0052-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $130,000.00 from the City of Everett Retirement Board Payment for Pension Fund Account to the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Unemployment Compensation Account to cover the additional expenses for higher than anticipated costs. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

5. C0053-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer $125,000.00 from Retirement Board Payment for Pension Fund Account to the City Services Department Snow & Ice-Highway Road Salt Account to cover the additional expenses for higher than anticipated costs. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

6. C0054-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $85,000.00 from the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Short Term Debt Interest Account for Short Term Interest on Temporary Loans to the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Insurance General Liability Insurance Account, as was not sufficiently funded in FY 2008 budget. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

7. C0055-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $70,000.00 from the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Short Term Debt Interest Account for Short Term Interest to the City of Everett General Operating Expenses-Employee Injuries Account for Active Fire & Police Medical Account to cover the City's responsibility for all medical bills for firemen and policemen who are injured on the job. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

8. C0014-08 Ordinance/s/Councilors John Leo McKinnon, Stacy Caralis and Joseph F. Hickey
To amend the School Safety Zone Ordinance by adding Pope John High, to run from Shute Street, at Dairy Maid, to Dunster Road, with proper signage to indicate the zone.(Ordained sent up for ordainment)

9. A0047-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That Chapter 18, Section 18-133 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, "Prohibited on Certain Streets" is hereby amended by adding "Freeman Ave, north/odd side". The purpose of the amendment is to make one-sided parking on north/odd side of Freeman Ave, which was approved by the Traffic Commission. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)

10. C0047-08 Communication
Notice from Retirement Board relative to their annual COLA notification from the Public Employee Retirement Administration for retired members. The COLA the Board may grant effective July 1, 2008 is 2.3%, but with proper notice to Legislative Body, they may elect, at their next Retirement Board meeting on February 27th, to increase this percentage to 3%. (Copy in mailboxes 1/30/08) (Communication read and sent up for concurrent informational purposes to place on file)



PETITIONS AND LICENSES
11. A0061-08 Petition
Petition for 1st Class Motor Dealer License from BR Motorcycles, LLC D/B/A Bruce Rossmeyer's Boston Harley-Davidson at 1760 Revere Beach Parkway.

12. A0062-08 Petition
Petition for 1st Class Motor Dealer License from Boston Freightliner, Inc. at 3 Bow Street.

13. A0063-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Vigor Diesel Injection, Inc. at 50 Mystic Street.

14. A0064-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Vigor Diesel Injection Service, Inc., at 3 Bow Street.

15. A0065-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Metro Plus at 356 Broadway.

16. A0066-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from BR Motorcycles, LLC D/B/A Bruce Rossmeyer's Boston Harley-Davidson at 1760 Revere Beach Parkway.

17. A0067-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Parkway Auto Sales at 1847 Revere Beach Parkway.

18. A0068-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Bostonian Body Inc. at 141 Bow Street.

19. A0069-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Ciro's at 105 Broadway.

20. A0070-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Ferry Street Service Station at 464 Ferry Street.


21. A0072-08 Petition
Petition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Malden Auto Body of Everett Inc. D/B/A Massone Auto Sales at 2 Thorndike Street.



COMMITTEE REPORTS
22. A0008-08 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Petition from Dircelio Beluco D/B/A Ferry St. Motors at 152 Ferry Street for a 2nd Class Motor Dealer License.

23. A0049-08 Committee Report
License Committee Report on Petition from Billy & Terry Onessimo for selling flowers on most weekends, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday weekends, February 14, Easter, Mother's Day, at 140 Ferry Street.



UNFINISHED BUSINESS
24. A0023-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City considers a user fee to all landlords that overload their apartments with high school age children who overload our schools, parks and streets. (Referred to City Solicitor for response as to legality for this meeting)

25. A0016-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael Marchese
To refer to Community Development and CETF for a response in two weeks on their recommendation that all Real Estate Companies in the Community consider being required to know parking and sanitary rules, and that there is a Code Enforcement Task Force, so that they may tell all future homeowners, as well as informing homeowners of the CETF Website. (Referred to Mr. Chiampi to appear on the matter this meeting).

26. A0048-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That a letter be sent to the Management Company of Walgreens-Everett requesting that they have full-time security officer on duty for their stores, preferably between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., to provide security for the patrons from unruly outsiders. (Referred to Chief Mazzie to appear this meeting with update on what is being done in this area.)



NEW BUSINESS
27. A0053-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Everett Board of Aldermen support the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.

28. A0054-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the City of Everett repair upper Francis Street, upper Florence Street and Villa Ave.

29. A0055-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, Councilor Rosa DiFlorio, Councilor William L. Cardello and Councilor Lorrie Bruno
That the Traffic Commission do a study and make recommendation on making Bradford Street, from Hancock Street to Ferry Street, in an easterly direction, (from number 140 up to the higher numbers), a one-way or parking on one side due to many complaints that neighborhood cars are getting side swiped.

30. A0056-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Wayne A. Matewsky
That the City Engineer evaluate Autumn Street and possibly place on the slab to be repaved due to unsafe conditions.

31. A0057-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Aldo Construction Company repair the fence at the end of Dartmouth Street which they damaged.

32. A0058-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Public Works Department and the Wire Department construct a blinking red light at the top of Garland Street intersecting Lawrence Street.

33. A0059-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
That the Mayor's Office contact a photographer to put up the pictures of the past Mayors that are not hung in the Keverian Room yet.

34. A0060-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Wayne A. Matewsky
That the City Services Wire Department correct the timing and operation of the faulty red, green and yellow streetlights at the intersection of Malden Street and Nichols Street, in the interest of public safety.

35. A0071-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Frank Nuzzo Jr.
That the City Services Sign Division put up a street sign for Garvey Street.

36. A0073-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
To amend City Ordinances by including a residency requirement for all new hiring’s of safety personnel, that is, firefighters and policemen, to reside in the City of Everett, applicable after January 1, 2009.

37. A0074-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City consider giving rewards leading to information on arrest of people who deface buildings by tagging and/or painting.

38. A0075-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City try to reconfigure the parking lot at the old Bon Saison parking lot to accumulate another row of cars.

39. A0076-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michesel K. Marchese
That the City consider giving commercial blocks the option of putting up parking meters.

40. A0077-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City Services provide the Board of Aldermen with a wish list for new and updated equipment needed for the City.

41. A0078-08 Resolution/s/Alderman Michael K. Marchese
That the City Services Department correct a two foot wide gouge at the corner of Birch Street and Clarence Street, where the drain is too high.

Adjournment


Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Admin. Assist. Everett City Council Office
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2/12 6PM RULES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE MEETING
2/14 6PM BILLS & ACCTS COMMITTEE MEETING
2/14 6PM CELEBRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
2/19 7PM (TUES.) COMMON COUNCIL
2/25 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN
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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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"I Have a Dream" -- Honoring Martin Luther King

Tomorrow our country honors the life and contributions of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was assassinated in 1968. Dr. King's contribution to the civil rights movement cannot be measured in words, and his call for non-violent protest was antithetical to the brutal confrontations prevalent at that time as this country sought to come to grips with its painful history of discrimination against people of color.

One of Dr. King's most famous -- if not the most famous -- speech was delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963. Known as the "I Have a Dream" speech, it is a stirring call to action on the part of all Americans to honor the promises of our forefathers and to stand together in peace and equality as Americans. We at the Mirror thought it appropriate to reprint the speech, in its entirety, for our readers, in tribute to Dr. King's memory and to his wish for equality and peace among all people. We hope that you will take the time to read it.

"I Have A Dream" by Martin Luther King, Jr

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of captivity.

But one hundred years later, we must face the tragic fact that the Negro is still not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languishing in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land. So we have come here today to dramatize an appalling condition. In a sense we have come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men would be guaranteed the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check which has come back marked "insufficient funds."

But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. So we have come to cash this check -- a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice.

We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to open the doors of opportunity to all of God's children. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment and to underestimate the determination of the Negro. This sweltering summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning. Those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual. There will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights. The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.

But there is something that I must say to my people who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice. In the process of gaining our rightful place we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force. The marvelous new militancy which has engulfed the Negro community must not lead us to distrust of all white people, for many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize that their destiny is tied up with our destiny and their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom. We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall march ahead. We cannot turn back.

There are those who are asking the devotees of civil rights, "When will you be satisfied?" we can never be satisfied as long as our bodies, heavy with the fatigue of travel, cannot gain lodging in the motels of the highways and the hotels of the cities. We cannot be satisfied as long as the Negro's basic mobility is from a smaller ghetto to a larger one. We can never be satisfied as long as a Negro in Mississippi cannot vote and a Negro in New York believes he has nothing for which to vote. No, no, we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow cells. Some of you have come from areas where your quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality. You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive. Go back to Mississippi, go back to Alabama, go back to Georgia, go back to Louisiana, go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities, knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed.

Let us not wallow in the valley of despair. I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveowners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a desert state, sweltering with the heat of injustice and oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I have a dream today.

I have a dream that one day the state of Alabama, whose governor's lips are presently dripping with the words of interposition and nullification, will be transformed into a situation where little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls and walk together as sisters and brothers.

I have a dream today.

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.

This is our hope. This is the faith with which I return to the South. With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope. With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day. This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with a new meaning, "My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring." And if America is to be a great nation, this must become true.

So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania! Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado! Let freedom ring from the curvaceous peaks of California! But not only that; let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia! Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee! Let freedom ring from every hill and every molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring. When we let freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, "Free at last! free at last! thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"

More Snow

Well, we knew that the 40-60 degree weather we had experienced for the last week was too good to last. WCVB is reporting a pretty good snowfall for the Boston area, with a prediction of 8-10 inches of snow predicted by tomorrow. The heaviest snowfall is expected betweem 10 AM and 12 Noon. A snow emergency has been declared, effective at 9 PM tonight and Everett Public Schools has already cancelled school for tomorrow. Needless to say, if you don't have to go out tomorrow, it's probably a good idea to stay home.

Sweep!

The news out of City Hall is refreshing; we're hearing that the new administration of Carlo DeMaria has taken charge and is sweeping out the "dead wood" of the Hanlon administration. Reportedly, the budget director, the city solicitor, the assistant city solicitor and the head of public works have all been asked to step down.

While we don't rejoice at anyone losing their job, it's important for the new administration to establish standards and expectations for performance, something that was sadly lacking during the past administration.