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A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
October 10, 2013 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on October 3, 2013 at 5:25 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
ORDER: National Grid to install a pole on Highland Avenue
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
HEARING CLOSED
ACTION CONTEMPLATED
Councillor Siegel Moved Voted
ORDER: National Grid to install a conduit on Goodhue Street
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
HEARING CLOSED
ACTION CONTEMPLATED
Councillor Prevey Moved Voted
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
The Mayor’s reappointment of the following to serve as Constables with the following terms to expire
Term to Expire
Cynthia Bourgault, 19 Belleau Rd., Salem October 14, 2016
Manuel Rabbit, 3 Red Jacket Lane, Salem September 14, 2014
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Received & Filed Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $70,017.97 from the “Retirement Stabilization Fund – Vacation/Sick Leave Byback” account to be expended for the retirement of those listed below:
Elizabeth Foley Purchasing $19,314.03
John Wright DPW $19,962.34
Natalie Kolodny School $30,741.60
Total $70,017.97
Councillor suspension of the rules Councillor Object
Action contemplated
Councillor Prevey Moved refer to Comm. on Administration & Finance
or Adoption Voted
ORDER: That upon payment of unpaid parking fine and the donation of two (2) non-perishable items or canned goods to be donated to a local food pantry the Collector shall waive from Dec. 1, 2013 to Dec. 24, 2013 up to thirty dollars in late fees added to unpaid parking fines. (peas for fees)
Councillor Moved Adoption Voted
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MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE
NONE
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Sosnowski
Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 49, “Obedience to Isolated Stop Sign”, Pleasant Street southerly bound traffic on Pleasant Street stop at Washington Square. “Stop Sign”
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Councillor Sosnowski
Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 75, “Parking Prohibited Towing Zone (Resident Parking)”, Pratt Street residents to be included in Zone D, Color Yellow, residents to be included in the resident sticker parking program and be allowed to park in the resident sticker lot located on Pratt Street. “Resident Sticker Parking, Tow Zone”
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Councillor Sosnowski
Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 75, “Parking Prohibited Towing Zone (Resident Parking)”, Summer Street residents to be included in Zone D, Color Yellow, resident sticker parking all Summer Street residents to be able to obtain resident stickers. “Resident Sticker Parking, Tow Zone”
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Councillor Sosnowski
ORDER: That a Stop Sign be placed on Fowler Street northeasterly traffic stop at No. Pine Street for a trial period of sixty (6) days.
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor Sosnowski
Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 74, “General Prohibition, Towing Zones”, Pickman Street southerly side, starting at Webb Street and extending in a southerly direction for forty-six (46) feet, “No Parking, Tow Zone”
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Councillor Prevey
ORDER: That the Monthly Financial Report dated July and August 2013, be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
Councillor Prevey Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor Ryan
ORDER: That the regular meetings of the City Council for the month of November and December be held on Thursday, November 14, 2013 and Thursday, December 12, 2013.
Councillor Ryan Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor O’Keefe
Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 74, “General Prohibition, Towing Zones”, Sumner Road beginning at Loring Avenue on the northerly side in a northwest direction for a distance of two hundred and four (204) feet, “No Parking Tow Zone”
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Councillor O’Keefe
Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42 Sec.49, “Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs”, Sumner Road southerly bound traffic on Sumner Road at Loring Avenue, “Stop Sign”
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Councillor O’Keefe
Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42 Sec.75, “Parking Prohibited Towing Zone (Resident Parking)”, Zone B color red, Summer Street southerly side in its entirety from Bradley Road to the intersection of Loring Avenue, “Resident Sticker Parking, Tow Zone”
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councillor Sosnowski offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted
TAG DAYS S.H.S. Girls Soccer, October 26, 2013
S.H.S. Girls Basketball, 12/7/13, 12/22/13, 12/28/13 & 1/11/14
American Legion Post #23, May 1-4, 2014 & May 9-11, 2014
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
Councillor Sosnowski offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of a hearing request on a denial of a taxi operator license has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee and give the taxi operator one more opportunity to appear at next scheduled hearing
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
Councillor Sosnowski offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of a zoning ordinance amendment regarding medical marijuana has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter be moved out of committee to the full council
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration & Finance co-posted with Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of an appropriation in the amount of $11,504.87 from Capital Outlay for painting of the Fort Pickering Lighthouse at Winter Island 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 Restoration of the Arch at Salem Common has considered said matter and would recommend endorsing the actions of the volunteer group, with approval of Building Inspector
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
City Clerk submitting Election Warrant for the November 5, 2013 City Election.
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Adoption Voted
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PETITIONS
Petition from Teleport Communications America, LLC to install conduits on Gedney Street and Holyoke Sq.
HEARING ORDERED OCTOBER 24, 2013
Request from Boys and Girls Club to hold a road race and use of city streets on November 28, 2013
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Granted Voted
Communication from Rosemary Squires owner of Tiffenwicket for a name change on Second Hand Clothing and Valuable License to Queen of Hearts
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Rcv’d & Filed Voted
The Following License Applications:
PUBLIC GUIDES Jillian McNamara, 12 Rantoul St., Beverly
Peter Debnam, 33 Pickman Rd., Salem
Timothy Larsen, 59 Poplar St., Danvers
Rory O’Brien, 1 Courageous Ct., Salem
Daniel Morris, 81 Grove St., Scituate
Lisa Roberts, 35 Hazel St., Salem
Thomas Huntley, 507 South Main St., Andover
TAXI CAB Amercab Taxi, 10 Jefferson Ave., Salem (3)
TAXI OPERATORS Jose Espinal, 3319 Kirkbride Dr., Danvers
Marian Reyes, 12 Smidt Ave., Peabody
Noel Gomez, 25 Perkins St., Salem
Minano Dela Cruz, 3 MasonSt., Sale
VEHICLE FOR HIRE Benjamin Kelley, 412 Cabot St., Beverly
OPERATORS ONLY James Breen, 1 Warren Rd., Woburn
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Granted Voted
The Following License Applications:
JUNK DEALER I. Talkowsky & Son, 18 Phillips St., Salem
Action Contemplated
C. Sosnowski Moved Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted
Legal Affairs
The Following Claims:
James Lewis, 3 Lillian Rd., Salem
Barbara Briggs, 57 Charles St., Salem
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Voted
Licenses and Legal Affairs
The Following Bonds:
DRAINLAYER: DiIulis Brothers Construction, 31 Collins St. Terr., Lynn
SIGN: Turner’s Seafood-Salem, 43 Church St., Salem
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Refer to Comm. on Ordinances, Voted
Licenses & Legal Affairs & Returned Approved
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SECOND PASSAGE Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B, “Handicap Parking, Limited Time” Lynde Street
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption for second & final passage Voted
SECOND PASSAGE Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 45, “Heavy Commercial Vehicles Prohibited” First Street, deliveries only
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption for second & final passage Voted
On the motion of Councillor the meeting adjourned at P.M.
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