“Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. Chapter 30A ss. 18-25, and
City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.”
A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on June 20, 2013 at 6:55 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
Absent were:
Council President Ryan presided.
Councillor moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting.
VOTED
President Ryan requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Public Testimony not to exceed 15 minutes
Name must be on roster 30 minutes prior to meeting
Agenda items only
HEARINGS
NONE
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Held from the last meeting, the Mayor’s appointment of Olle Duijvesteijn to serve as a member of the Cable Television and Technology Commission, as the information technology professional designee, with a term to expire on December 31, 2013
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
Held from the last meeting, the Mayor’s appointment of William Simons to serve as a member of the Cable Television and Technology Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2013
Action Contemplated
Councillor Prevey Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
Mayor’s appointment of Surajit “Rishi” Nandi, 7 Crombie St., Salem, to the Renewable Energy Task Force with a term to expire on June 27, 2016
Councillor Suspension of the rules Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Held under the Rules Voted
OR
Moved Confirmation by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
Mayor’s appointment of Atty. Michael Paul Marsille, 60 Buffum St., Salem, to the Parking Board with a term to expire on June 27, 2014
Councillor Suspension of the rules Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor Prevey Held under the Rules Voted
OR
Moved Confirmation by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Shama Alam, 190 Bridge St. Salem, to the Board of Health with a term to expire on June 27, 2016
Councillor Suspension of the rules Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor Prevey Held under the Rules Voted
OR
Moved Confirmation by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
Mayor’s appointment, on behalf of the SRA, of J. Michael Sullivan, 10 Lee St., Salem, to the Design Review Board with a term to expire on June 11, 2016
Councillor Suspension of the rules Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor Prevey Held under the Rules Voted
OR
Moved Confirmation by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $4,440.00 from “Receipts Reserved – Sale of Vaults” to “Cemetery – Burial”
Councillor Prevey Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Action contemplated
Councillor Prevey Moved Refer to Committee on Administration & Finance under rules (no suspension needed) or
Moved Adoption Voted
Mayor submitting an Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Ch. 4 Article II Signs and Billboards
Action Contemplated
Councillor Adopted for First Passage Voted
Mayor submitting an Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Ch. 2 Article IV Boards, Commissions, Committees and Authorities
Action Contemplated
Councillor Adopted for First Passage Voted
Mayor submitting an Ordinance to Repeal an Ordinance relative to skateboarding Ch. 24 Sec. 24-7 Skateboarding
Action Contemplated
Councillor Adopted for First Passage Voted
Mayor submitting an Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Skateboards on Streets and Sidewalks Traffic Ch. 42 Article I, Sec. 1 Definitions; Traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 43B New - Use of Skateboards on Streets and Sidewalks and Traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 43 (C) No Driving on Sidewalks - Essex Street Mall
Action Contemplated
Councillor Adopted for First Passage Voted
Mayor submitting an Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Ch. 1 Sec. 1-10 Noncriminal Disposition of Ordinance Violation within subsection entitled Chapter 42, Traffic
Action Contemplated
Councillor Adopted for First Passage Voted
MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE
NONE
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Turiel
ORDINANCE amending Traffic Chapter 42 Section 50B, Handicap Parking, Limited Time Clifton Avenue
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Councillor Turiel
ORDINANCE amending Traffic Chapter 42 Section 50B, Handicap Parking, Limited Time Repeal Holly Street, beginning at a point twenty (20) feet from Lafayette Street, for a distance of twenty (20) feet along property line of 236 Lafayette Street, “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone” (1/27/2011)
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Councillor Turiel
ORDINANCE amending Traffic Chapter 42 Section 50B, Handicap Parking, Limited Time Repeal Linden Street, in front of #55, for a distance of twenty (20) feet “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone” (3/24/2011)
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILLOR Sosnowski offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of the granting certain licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend that they be granted
SECOND HAND Harvest of Hope, 13B Franklin St., Salem
CLOTHING
SECOND HAND Harvest of Hope, 13B Franklin St., Salem
VALUABLE
TAG DAY Salem Fire Department, 8/3/13, 10/20/13 & 10/26/13
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the
FY2014 Capital Improvement Plan for 2013-2017, has considered said matter and would recommend approval
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of adopting the Dept. of Revenue-Division of Local Services Bulletin IGR No.06-209 of May 2006 Section C2- Alternative Year End Procedure which allows budget transfer during May, June and first fifteen days of July has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Siegel offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment to whom was referred the matter of leaf blowers and how it impacts quality of life has considered said matter and would recommend the matter remain in committee
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Ryan offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Planning Board Appointment has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Ryan offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Board of Health Appointments has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - BUDGET
COUNCILLOR Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the matter of Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
Accept the report Voted
Mayor’s departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $292,685.00
Non Personnel Expenses $170,000.00
Total $462,685.00 Voted
City Council departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $122,450.00
Non Personnel Expenses $53,127.00
Total $175,577.00 Voted
City Clerk departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $263,481.00
Non Personnel Expenses $8,500.00
Total $271,981.00 Voted
Elections & Registration departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $102,460.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 54,100.00
Total $156,560.00 Voted
Assessing departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $275,418.00
Non Personnel Expenses $33,677.00
Total $309,095.00 Voted
Collector departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $208,829.00
Non Personnel Expenses $6,500.00
Total $215,329.00 Voted
Informational Technology Services (ITS) departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $166,928.00
Non Personnel Expenses $21,449.00
Total $188,377.00
Fixed Costs $358,559.00
Total $546,936.00 Voted
Finance Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $278,627.00
Non Personnel Expenses $40,700.00
Total $319,327.00 Voted
Parking Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $650,403.00
Non Personnel Expenses $217,572.00
Total $867,975.00 Voted
Purchasing Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $106,433.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 18,250.00
Total $124,683.00
Fixed Costs $56,580.00
Total $181,263.00
Voted
Treasurer Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $221,825.00
Non Personnel Expenses 101,060.00
Total $322,885.00
Debt Service $4,387,820.00
Short Term Debt. $652,227.00
Assessments
NSRS/Charter/Choice $1,945,039.00
State Assessment
Expenses $5,644,448.00
Contributory Retirement
Personnel Services $9,526,094.00
Non Contributory Retirement $74,408.00
Medicare
Personnel Services $832,974.00
Municipal Insurance
Non Personnel Expenses $317,375.00
Total $23,703,270.00
Voted
Solicitor Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $236,170.00
Non Personnel Expenses $64,400.00
Total $300,570.00
Voted
Human Resources Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $255,620.00
Non Personnel Expenses $30,950.00
Total $286,570.00
Workmen’s Comp-Personnel $870,000.00
Unemployment Comp-Personnel $300,000.00
Group Insurance-Personnel $11,782,795.00
Total $13,239,365.00 Voted
Fire Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $7,681,339.00
Non Personnel Expenses $388,914.00
Total $8,070,253.00 Voted
Police Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $8,766,001.00
Non Personnel Expenses $542,221.00
Total $9,308,222.00 Voted
Harbormaster Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $196,357.00
Non Personnel Expenses $54,212.00
Total $250,569.00 Voted
Public Property Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Inspectional Services
Building, Plumbing, Gas
Inspector
Personnel $365,955.00
Non Personnel Expenses $27,450.00
Total $393,405.00
Zoning of Appeals
Non Personnel Expenses $550.00
Public Property
Fixed Costs $697,107.00
Total $1,091,062.00 Voted
Health Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $363,756.00
Non Personnel Expenses $17,350.00
Total $381,106.00 Voted
Electrical Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $329,710.00
Non Personnel Expenses $614,408.00
Total $944.118.00 Voted
Planning Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $278,697.00
Non Personnel Expenses $7,375.00
Total $286,072.00
Conservation Commission
Personnel $28,001.00
Non Personnel Expenses $425.00
Total $28,426.00
Planning Board
Personnel $25,559.00
Non Personnel Expenses $3,000.00
Total $28,559.00
Market & Tourist Commission
Non Personnel Expenses $212,875.00
Historical Commission
Personnel $8,314.00
Non Personnel Expenses $1,000.00
Total $9,314.00
TOTAL $565,246.00 Voted
Public Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Public Services
Personnel $1,669,044.00
Non Personnel Expenses $556,610.00
Total $2,225,654.00
Snow & Ice
Personnel $50,000.00
Non Personnel Expenses $382,335.00
Total $432,335.00
TOTAL $2,657,989.00 Voted
Engineering Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Engineering
Personnel $78,238.00
Non Personnel Expenses $5,700.00
Total $83,938.00
Voted
Recreation & Community Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Recreation
Personnel $345,319.00
Non Personnel Expenses $161,810.00
Total $507,129.00
Golf Course
Personnel $253,054.00
Non Personnel Expenses $139,500.00
Total $392,554.00
Recreation & Community Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Continued:
Witch House
Personnel $74,661.00
Non Personnel Expenses $66,780.00
Total $141,441.00
Winter Island
Personnel $123,499.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 52,000.00
Total $175,499.00
Total $1,216,623.00 Voted
Council on Aging Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $293,816.00
Non Personnel Expenses $32,100.00
Total $325,916.00
Voted
Library Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $905,787.00
Non Personnel Expenses $302,043.00
Total $1,207,830.00 Voted
Veterans Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Personnel $77,935.00
Non Personnel Expenses $442,300.00
Total $520,235.00
Voted
School Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014
Administrative & Expenses
Total $52,553,423.00
Voted
BUDGET TRANSFERS OUT OF GENERAL FUND
Total $2,023,257.00
Voted
PUBLIC SERVICES - SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
Public Services Sewer
Personnel $297,731.00
Expenses $205,179.00
Total $502,910.00
Engineer - Sewer
Personnel $168,594.00
Non Personnel Expenses $225,000.00
Total $393,594.00
Treasurer
Debt Services $248,850.00
Sewer Short Term Debt $0
Sewer Assessment SESD $5,831,817.00
Insurance Deductibles $5,000.00
TOTAL SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND: $6,982,171.00
Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS
- Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail
PUBLIC SERVICES - WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
Public Services Water
Personnel $314,171.00
Non Personnel Expenses $226,973.00
Total $541,144.00
Engineering - Water
Personnel $168,594.00
Non Personnel Expenses $333,900.00
Total $502,494.00
Treasurer
Water Long Term Debt $1,306,854.00
Water Short Term Debt $3,000.00
SBWB Assessment $2,482,531.00
Insurance Deductible $2,500.00
TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE FUND: $4,838,523.00
Moved Approval by Roll Call Voted YEAS NAYS ABS
C. Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail - Denied
ENGINEERING – TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND
Trash Enterprise
Personnel $67,078.00
Non personnel Expenses $2,357,210.00
Total $2,424,288.00
TOTAL TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND: $2,424,288.00
Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS
C. Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail - Denied
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Total Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014: $136,194,702.00
Moved for Adoption by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS
- Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail – Denied
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
Communication from the Planning Board with decision and recommendation for MGL Ch. 121A application of Loring Towers Salem Preservation Limited Partnership.
(document can be viewed in the City Clerks Office during normal working hours)
Councillor Moved to accept the recommendation and adopt the Order Voted
or refer to the Committee of the Whole
PETITIONS
Request from residents of Pickman Park Area to hold a block party on July 3, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Ryan Moved Approval Voted
Request from House of Seven Gable to close the end of Turner Street on Sunday, September 29, 2013 for an event.
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Voted
Held from last meeting, request from B&S Fitness to hold the Haunted City Junior Triathlon on August 3, 2013 and use of city streets
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Voted
Held from last meeting, request from B&S Fitness to hold the Devils Chase 6.66 Miler on October 26, 2013 and use of city streets
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Voted
The Following License Applications:
PUBLIC GUIDE Karen Scalia, 29RR Upham St., Salem
Jonathan Smith, 9 Essex Ln., Peabody
Linda Harris, 3 Buford Rd., Peabody
David Harris, 3 Buford Rd., Peabody
Isaiah Plovnick, 379 Pond Ave., Brookline
Kelly Flanagan, 21 Thomas Cir., Salem
Jeff Bellin, 396 Essex St., Salem
Leah Schmidt, 26 Louis St., Hyannis
John Alabiso, 2 Buxton St., Peabody
Anita Dynarski, 49 Essex St., Salem
David Breen, 42 W Emerson St., Melrose
TAXI OPERATOR Ike Silverhardt, 58 Essex St., Beverly
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Granted Voted
The following license applications:
TAG DAY S.H.S. Cheerleading, 8/11/13 & 10/27/13
Salem/Swampscott Blades Youth Hockey 10/6/13
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Voted
Licenses and Legal Affairs
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SECOND PASSAGE of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 50B, Handicap Parking Butler Street.
Councillor Sosnowski Motion Adoption for Second & Final passage Voted
SECOND PASSAGE of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 50B, Handicap Parking Repeal Fairview Road
Councillor Sosnowski Motion Adoption for Second & Final passage Voted
On the motion of Councillor the meeting adjourned at P.M.
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