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A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
May 22, 2014 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on May 15, 2014 at 4:25 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
Absent were:
Council President McCarthy presided.
Councillor moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting.
VOTED
President McCarthy 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
ORDERED: Comcast to install conduit from existing Comcast manhole on Lafayette St. to property of 20 New Derby St.
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
HEARING CLOSED
ACTION CONTEMPLATED
COUNCILLOR FAMICO MOVED VOTED
HEARINGS
ORDERED: Comcast to install conduit from existing Comcast manhole on Church St. to property of 30 Church St.
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
HEARING CLOSED
ACTION CONTEMPLATED
COUNCILLOR FAMICO MOVED VOTED
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Held from the last meeting, the Mayor’s appointment of the following to the Public Arts Commission with a term to expire January 31, 2016:
Victor Miguel Cruz, 8 Porter Street Court
Juliette Fritsch, 38 Washington Square
Ellen Hardy, 28 Walter Street
Lillian Hsu, 17 Cambridge Street
Claudia Paraschiv, 35 Essex Street #1
J. Michael Sullivan, 10 Lee Street
Action Contemplated
Councillor Confirmed by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
Held from the last meeting, Mayor’s appointment of Matthew A. Veno to serve as a member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on June 1, 2015
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Confirmed by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
Mayor’s appointment of Paul Kirby to serve as a member of the Board of Health with a term to expire on March 1, 2017
Councillor Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Confirmed by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
Or
Held under the Rules
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Mayor’s appointment of Christopher Dynia (per recommendation of the Salem Redevelopment Authority) to serve as a member of the Design Review Board with a term to expire on March 1, 2017 (No action within 30 days constitutes approval)
Councillor Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor Gerard Confirmed by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
Or
Held under the Rules
Mayor’s appointment of Larry Spang to serve as a full time member of the Historical Commission with a term to expire on January 10, 2016
Councillor Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Confirmed by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
Or
Held under the Rules
Mayor’s reappt. of Jean Harrison to serve as a member of the Disabilities Commission with a term to expire on March 1, 2017
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Confirmed by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Mayor’s reappt. of David Hart to serve as a member of the Historical Commission with a term to expire on March 1, 2017
Action Contemplated
Councillor Famico Confirmed by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
Mayor’s reappt. of Rinus Oosthoek to serve as a member of the Parking Board with a term to expire on March 1, 2015
Action Contemplated
Councillor Famico Confirmed by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
Mayor’s reappt. of George Hoxha to serve as a Constable with a term to expire on June 5, 2017
Action Contemplated
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Received & Filed Voted
Mayor’s reappt. of Lisa Pressman to serve as a Constable with a term to expire on May 29, 2017
Action Contemplated
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Received & Filed Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor submitting proposed Fiscal Year 2015 Budget in the amount of $140,149,357
Councillor Turiel Moved Ref. to the Committee on Administration
& Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole Voted
Mayor submitting proposed Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Improvement Plan
Councillor Turiel Moved Ref. to the Committee on Administration
& Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole Voted
Appropriation of $535,050.00 of CPA Funds for FY2015 list of accounts:
CPA – General Admin – Expenses 23,252.00
CPA – General Admin – Stipends 3,500.00
CPA – General Admin – Reserves 347,783.00
CPA – Open Space – Reserves 53,505.00
CPA – Historical Preservation – Reserves 53,505.00
CPA – Community Housing – Reserves 53,505.00
Councillor suspension of rules Councillor object
Action contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Approval Voted
Or
Held under the Rules
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $160,515.00 of Reserves of 10% of the $535,050.00 surcharge of revenues for FY2015 CPA Funds:
CPA – Open Space Trans In 53,505.00
CPA – Historical Preservation Trans In 53,505.00
CPA – Community Housing Trans In 53,505.00
Councillor suspension of rules Councillor object
Action contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Approval Voted
Or
Held under the Rules
Transfer of a total of $50,000.00 for the following accounts:
From: To:
“Workmans Comp. – Salaries” “HR Purchase of Services” $10,000
“Workmans Comp – MIIA Premium” “Unemployment” $40,000
Action contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Approval Voted
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Appropriation of $4,440.00 from “Receipts Reserved – Sale of Vaults” to “Cemetery – Burial” account
Councillor suspension of rules Councillor object
Action contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Approval Voted
Or
Held under the Rules
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $3,754.49 from “Retirement Stabilization Fund – Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account for the retirement of Alice LeBlanc of the Recreation Dept.
Councillor suspension of rules Councillor object
Action contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Approval Voted
Or
Held under the Rules
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ORDER: to accept the donation of $6,000.00 from GE Employee Good Neighbor Fund for the Police Dept. Summer Camp Program
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption Voted
Authorize the revolving funds for FY2015 that are the same as FY2014 except for Water Backflow Test Fund is not proposed.
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor submitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 46, Sec. 230 for Sewer Use Charges to increase by 4% effective July 1, 2014
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
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Mayor submitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 46, Sec. 66 for Water Use Charges to increase by 4% effective July 1, 2014
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
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MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE
NONE
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Siegel
ORDINANCE amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Zones Limited Time” is hereby amended by repealing the following: Repeal Summer Street, in front of #79 for a distance of twenty (20) feet, Handicap Parking Tow Zone.
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
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Councillor Turiel
ORDINANCE amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Zones Limited Time” is hereby amended by adding the following: Wisteria Street in front of #9A, for a distance of twenty (20) feet, Handicap Parking Tow Zone.
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
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Councillor Turiel
ORDERED: That the Monthly Financial Report dated April 30, 2014 be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor Turiel
ORDERED: That the Year to Date Budget Report dated April 1, 2014 be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption Voted
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councillor O’Keefe offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of a Taxi Operator Hearing for James Brandley has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting held after agenda deadline)
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
NONE
PETITIONS
Petition from National Grid to install conduit on Columbus Avenue
HEARING ORDERED JUNE 12, 2014
Invitation from the Salem Veterans Council inviting the City Council to the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony of Remembrance on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. gathering on Commercial Street
Action Contemplated
Councillor Eppley Moved Received & Filed Voted
Request from Adam Fitch to hold a road race and use of city streets on September 27, 2014
Action Contemplated
Councillor Eppley Moved Granted Voted
Request from Salem YMCA to hold a road race and use of city streets on October 18, 2014
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Granted Voted
PETITIONS
Request from Parents United of Salem to hold a road race and use of city streets on December 14, 2014 and a make up date on December 21, 2014
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Granted Voted
The Following License Application:
TAG DAY Polish Legion of American Vets., August 2, 2014
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted
Legal Affairs
The Following License Applications:
PUBLIC GUIDE John Joseph Feeley, Jr., 26 South Shore Rd., Holbrook
Shannon Mary O’Donnell, 71 Leach St., Salem
Scott Aden, 14 Winthrop Shore Dr., Winthrop
TAXI OPERATORS John Sutherland, 407 Essex Ave., Gloucester
Tom McCarthy, 3 Branch Lane, Prides Crossing
Lawrence Carrick, 655 Western Ave., Lynn
Darryl Fanning, 25 Ord St., Salem
Douglas Stephens, 32 Broadway, Beverly
Andres Espinal, 12 Mt. Vernon St., Salem
Louie Anasoulis, 215 Rantoul St., Beverly
Howard Bent, 45 Franklin St., Salem
Reynaldo Garcia, 12 Pope St., Salem
Joseph Taylor Staten II, 2 Duck Pond Rd., Beverly
Robert Roderick Jr., 2 Esquire Cir., Peabody
Michelle Glenn, 168 Washington St., Peabody
Daniel Sirois, 15 Beckett St., Salem
Paul LaPorte, 364 Cabot St., Beverly
Vicki Kirkpatrick, 5 Tracey St., Peabody
Raymond Roberts, 140 New Balch, Beverly
Action Contemplated
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Granted Voted
PETITIONS
The Following License Application:
TAXI OPERATOR John Leone, 44 Tracey St., Peabody
Action Contemplated
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Denied Voted
Hearing Request from John Leone on the denial of his taxi operator license
Action Contemplated
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted
Legal Affairs to hold an Executive Session
The Following Claim:
Glen McElwee, 15 Boston St., Salem
Action Contemplated
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted
Legal Affairs
The Following Bonds:
CONSTABLE Linda Pressman, 30 Red Rock St., Lynn
Action Contemplated
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted
Legal Affairs and returned approved
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Second Passage on an Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 49 “ Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs” West Avenue.
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption for second & final passage Voted
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Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Parking Zone Limited Time” Repeal Flint Street in front of #81
Councillor Gerard Moved Adoption for second & final passage Voted
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Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Parking Zone Limited Time” Federal Street in front of #102
Councillor Famico Moved Adoption for second & final passage Voted
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Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Parking Zone Limited Time” Repeal Summer Street in front of #79
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption for second & final passage Voted
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10 Boats and Waterways of the City of Salem
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Adoption for second & final passage Voted
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On the motion of Councillor the meeting adjourned at P.M.
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