City of Everett, MA - Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: November 24, 2025, at 12:00 AM Governing Body: Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting Type: Committee Meeting
Attendees:
- Councilor Robert Van Campen
- Councilor Michael Marchese
- Councilor Katy Rogers
- Eric Molinari (Transportation Planner)
- Gabriel Ponce-Limas (Appointee)
Executive Summary: The Legislative Affairs Committee convened to consider the appointment of Gabriel Ponce-Limas to the Transportation Advisory Board. After a brief discussion regarding the one-year term length for board members and an endorsement from committee members, the committee voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the appointment to the full City Council.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
- The meeting was called to order at 5:45 PM.
- A quorum was established with Councilor Robert Van Campen, Councilor Michael Marchese, and Councilor Katy Rogers present.
- The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. Appointment to the Transportation Advisory Board
- Order: An order offered by Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President, requesting the confirmation of the appointment of Gabriel Ponce-Limas as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board for a term of one year, expiring November 30, 2026.
- Motion: A motion was made and seconded to invite the appointee, Gabriel Ponce-Limas, to speak.
- Vote: All in favor. (Unanimous)
- Discussion with Appointee and Transportation Planner:
- Councilor Marchese inquired about the rationale behind the one-year term for Transportation Advisory Board appointments.
- Eric Molinari, Transportation Planner, explained that the one-year term was initially set to ensure engagement and commitment from members, as the committee was new and needed to be filled quickly. He stated, "I just wanted to make sure that I could keep people engaged because I had to fill the committee pretty quick and just wanted to make sure that you know People felt it was a commitment they could make so I didn't want to make it longer than one year."
- Mr. Molinari indicated he would be open to extending the term to two years in the future, noting that some current members have not been consistently active.
- Councilor Van Campen provided a positive endorsement for Gabriel Ponce-Limas.
- Motion for Favorable Action: A motion was made by Councilor Van Campen and seconded to recommend favorable action on the appointment of Gabriel Ponce-Limas.
- Motion to Excuse Guests: A motion was made and seconded to excuse the guests (Gabriel Ponce-Limas and Eric Molinari).
- Vote: All in favor. (Unanimous)
- Vote on Favorable Action: The committee voted on the motion for favorable action on the appointment of Gabriel Ponce-Limas to the Transportation Advisory Board.
- Vote: All in favor. (Unanimous)
- Decision: The appointment of Gabriel Ponce-Limas was referred out favorably to the full City Council.
3. Adjournment
- Motion: A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
- Vote: All in favor. (Unanimous)
- The meeting was adjourned.