City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber Journal March 23, President Powers presiding.

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1 City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber Journal March 23, :00P.M. Regular meeting of the Revere City Council was called to order at President Powers presiding. l. Salute to the Flag by the members of the Revere City Council and those in attendance. 2. Roll Call: Councillors Arrigo, Giannino, Guinasso, Haas, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Reardon, and President Powers present. Councillor Zambuto was seated at 6:10 P.M. 3. The Journal of the meeting held on March 09, 2015 was declared approved as presented The City Council will present a citation to Donald Stay, in honor of Boston Harley Davidson s Grand Opening A Certificate of Commendation will be awarded to Jacqueline Sheridan of Oak Island for facilitating the rescue of her father and two dogs from the frozen Pines River. Certificate awarded and placed on file Joint meeting of the utility companies to discuss double poles. Addressing the City Council at this time was: Tim Kelley, Comcast Public Hearings Hearing called, as ordered, on the proposed loan order in the amount of $2,000, to pay additional costs of remodeling, reconstruction and making extraordinary repairs to Harry Della Russo Stadium. Mayor Dan Rizzo George Anzuoni, Director of Finance Frank Stringi, City Planner

2 None Hearing held, subject matter referred to the Committee on Ways and Means Hearing called, as ordered, relative to an ordinance further amending Section of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Clearance Around Fire Hydrants. None Jim DiPaulo Revere Beach Parkway, Revere Public Works. Hearing held, subject matter referred to the Committee on Hearing called, as ordered, upon the petition of Nationalgrid, for conduit locations on Beach Street, corner of Broadway and up to #189 Broadway, Revere. Representative, NationalGrid None Hearing held, Motion of Councillor Novoselsky: That upon the petition presented by NationalGrid for conduit locations on Beach Street, corner of Broadway, and up to #189 Beach Street, Revere, Ma., the same be and hereby is granted. Motion to grant was declared Ordered on a Roll Call: Councillors Arrigo, Giannino, Guinasso, Haas, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Reardon, Zambuto and President Powers voting YES. Communications Communication from the Election Commissioner: Enclosed for your reference is the Election Calendar that will be used for the Special Municipal Election in Ward I only to fill the vacancy caused by the passing of Ward 1 City Councillor Richard A. Penta. As referenced in the attached calendar the Special Election will be held on, May 19, 2015.

3 CITY OF REVERE 2015 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CALENDAR WARD 1 ONLY TO FILL THE VACANCY CAUSED BY THE PASSING OF WARD 1 CITY COUNCILLOR RICHARD A. PENTA PREPARED BY DIANE R. COLELLA, ELECTION COMMISSIONER OFFICE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED SIGNATURES NEEDED WARD 1 CITY COUNCILLOR 50 SIGNATURES FROM WITHIN THE WARD DATE EVENT 8:15 a.m. Nomination papers are available for candidates. Nomination papers can only be March 24, 2015 be furnished to the candidate or an individual authorized in writing by the candidate to obtain papers on the candidate s behalf. Candidate shall file a statement containing the candidates name, address and office for which he/she will be a candidate before obtaining nomination papers. Statement is available in the Election Department, M.G.L. Chapter 53. April 7, :00 p.m. Last date and time for candidates to file nomination papers for certification and Statement of Candidacy with the Board of Election Commissioners. Statement of Candidacy is affixed to the nomination papers. M.G.L. Chapter 53, 10. 5:00 p.m. Last date and time for the Board of Election Commissioners to complete April 14, 2015 certification of nomination papers. M.G.L. Chapter 53, 10. Thursday April 16, :00 p.m. Last date and time for filing withdrawals From nomination or objections to Nomination for the Special Election. M.G.L. Chapter 53, 13 and Chapter 55B, 7. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Last date and time to register to vote for the May 19, 2015 Ward 1 only April 29, 2015 Special Election. M.G.L. Chapter 51, 26. Monday 5:00 p.m. Last date and time for candidates on the ballot to file their Campaign Finance May 11, 2015 report for Period covered is 01/01/ /01/2015. M.G.L. Chapter 55, 18. May 12, :00 p.m. Last date and time to post the warrant for the Ward 1 only Special Election. Monday May 18, :00 Noon, Last date and time to file an application for an absentee ballot for the Ward 1 only Special Election.M.G.L. Chapter 54, 89. TUESDAY MUNICIPAL ELECTION MAY 19, 2015 POLLS OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. Friday May 29, :00 p.m. Last date and time to file a recount petition or withdraw from nomination. M.G.L. Chapter 54, 135.

4 Thursday 5:00 p.m. Last date and time for all candidates on the Ward 1 Special Election ballot to file June 18, 2015 their Campaign Finance report for Period covered is 05/02/2015 to 06/18/15. M.G.L. Chapter 55, 18. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM FRANCES GALVIN SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH WARRANT CALLING THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 TO FILL THE VACANCY CAUSED BY THE PASSING OF WARD 1 CITY COUNCILLOR RICHARD A. PENTA. SS. Suffolk County GREETINGS: To the City Clerk of the City of Revere In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of THE CITY OF REVERE who are qualified to vote in the Special Municipal Election for Ward 1 only to vote at: WARD 1 PRECINCT 1 V.F.W. POST #6712, 150 BENNINGTON STREET WARD 1 PRECINCT 2 WARD 1 PRECINCT 3 ALFRED C. LISTON TOWERS, 45 DOLPHIN AVE REVERE YOUTH CENTER, 150 BEACH STREET On TUESDAY, THE NINETEENTH DAY OF MAY 2015, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the Special Municipal Election for the candidates for the office of WARD 1 CITY COUNCILLOR Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting. You are hereby directed to deliver an attested copy to the precinct wardens. Given under our hands this 23 rd day of March Communication from the Mayor: Please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of Title 13, Chapter 13.08, Section , of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere, as most recently amended, I hereby request that Procopio Enterprises, Inc., 20 Main Street, Saugus, MA, be reappointed as a Licensed Drainlayer. Please take careful notice that all drainlayer licenses expire on April lst annually, unless sooner revoked by the Mayor and the City Council.

5 Mr. Procopio has been advised that he will be contacted directly by the Appointment sub-committee with a date and time to appear before them concerning this appointment. Ordered referred to the Appointment sub-committee. Motions Ordered on a Motion presented by Councillors Powers: That the Mayor make arrangements to have the damaged guardrail removed from Mills and Rice Avenues as soon as possible. In its present condition it poses a safety hazard to the children and residents in the area. Further, that the guardrail be replaced in a timely manner Ordered on a Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Revere City Council present the members of the ABC Club (Anti- Bullying Coalition) at Rumney Marsh Academy (RMA) with a Certificates of Commendation for their anti-bullying efforts by promoting a message of acceptance and tolerance at the RMA and volunteering in the community. Advised by the school Adjustment Counselor Lisa Gendreau, the students in the ABC Club hosted various events this year including poster contests, banners with pledges, and were recipients of the Boston vs. Bullies Educational Program. The ABC Club created ornaments for the City Hall Holiday Tree and decorated it in theme of the Light it Up Blue for the Autism Awareness Campaign. The ABC Club and its members stand together against bullying by fostering a safe learning environment where students can build positive relationships in middle school. Ordered on a Motion of Councillor Zambuto: That the City Council now stands adjourned to meet on Monday, April 13, 2015, at 6:00 PM. Ordered adjourned at 7:20 P.M. Attest: Ashley Melnik City Clerk