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A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
July 16, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on July 9, 2015 at 5:13 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
Absent were:
Council President Sargent presided.
Councillor moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting.
VOTED
President Sargent 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
Councillor Siegel Moved to take out of order, under Communications from the Mayor
a request to hold an Executive Session to discuss the operation and sale of the Salem Transfer
Station to Northside Carting.
Councillor Siegel Moved that the City Council adjourn to the City Council Anteroom to hold the
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing with the Mayor, Solicitor, City Engineer and
Director of Public Services the strategy with respect to litigation, which is imminently likely, as a
Result to fail to convey the property to Northside Carting. Conducting this discussion in an open
Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the City.
Following the Executive Session, the City Council shall reconvene in open session and continue the regular meeting by Roll Call Vote
YEAS NAYS ABSENT
Following Executive Session:
Councillor Siegel Moved that the Regular Meeting be continued. Voted
HEARINGS
ORDERED: National Grid to install one single-owned pole and relocate a single owned pole and also install conduits at on Lafayette St.
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
HEARING CLOSED:
ACTION CONTEMPLATED
COUNCILLOR O’KEEFE MOVED VOTED
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Held from the last meeting, Mayor’s appt. of William McHugh to serve as the Harbormaster for the Port of Salem pursuant to Chapter 10 Sec. 4 of the City Ordinances (no expiration term)
Action Contemplated
Councillor Eppley Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
Mayor’s appt. of Matthew Christensen to serve as a Constable with the term to expire on June 26, 2016
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Received & Filed Voted
Mayor’s appt. of Shawn Newton to serve as a Constable with the term to expire on February 11, 2016
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Received & Filed Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $600,000.00 from “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to “Stabilization Fund’ & Retirement Stabilization Fund”
$200,000.00 to Stabilization Fund
$400,000.00 to Retirement Stabilization Fund
Councillor Gerard Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Action contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Ref. to Committee on Administration
And Finance Voted
Or Adoption
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Appropriation of $298,464.65 to the “Retirement Stabilization Fund – Vacation /Sick Leave Buyback” account for the retirement of School Department employees
Councillor Gerard Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Action contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Ref. to Committee on Administration
And Finance Voted
Or Adoption
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Transfer of $134,426.00 from “HR/Treasurer – Medical Insurance” to “Essex Tech Assessment” and “HR/DPS” to “Contracted Services” account
$109,921.00 to Essex Tech Assessment
$26,505.00 to Contracted Services
Action contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Adoption Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $100,000.00 from “Capital Outlay Repairs” account to be expended for the repair of hydrants damaged during the winter
Councillor Gerard Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Action contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Ref. to Committee on Administration
And Finance Voted
Or Adoption
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Appropriation of $18,250.87 from “Retirement Stabilization Fund – Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account to be expended for the contractual buyback for retirement of Michael Bick.
Councillor Gerard Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Action contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Ref. to Committee on Administration
And Finance Voted
Or Adoption
ORDER: Authorize Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Salem, a Grant of Easement with Mass. Electric Co. for an aerial line crossing 22 Thorndike Street.
Councillor Siegel Moved Approval Voted
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ORDER: HOME RULE PETITION to convert 1 seasonal license to an annual license for sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises for Bambolina located at 288 Derby Street.
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption by Roll Call Vote
Yeas, Nays, Absent
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 75 Parking Prohibited (Resident Sticker Parking) from October 1 to November 1 on the following streets:
Margin Street, Endicott Street, High Street, Summer Street, Broad Street, Winthrop Street, Hathorne Street, Oliver Street, Williams Street, Union Street, Northey Street, Downing Street, Mt. Vernon Street, Pratt Street, Prescott Street
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
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ORDINANCE: amending Traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 17A Schedule of Fines (during the month of October) violation of Section 75 (Resident Sticker Parking)
$15 Fine/$40 Fine during Month of October
Replace with: $15 Fine/$40 Fine on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Month of October
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ORDER: Authorize Mayor to enter into a five year Lease-to-Own Agreement with All American Investment Group LLC for a new Elgin Pelican Sweeper.
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption by Roll Call Vote
Yeas, Nays, Absent
Request from the Mayor to meet in Executive Session, in order to discuss the operation and sale of the Salem Transfer Station to Northside Carting.
Councillor Siegel Moved to hold executive session Voted
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Request from the Mayor to address the City Council regarding the Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center.
Councillor Siegel Moved Receive & File 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” Phelps Street in front of #15, for a distance of 20 feet, Handicap Parking, Tow Zone
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Adopted for first passage Voted
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Councillor Eppley
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 49 “Obedience to Isolated Stop Sign” Witchcraft Road, south bound traffic on Witchcraft Road Stop at Puritan Road, Stop Sign.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Eppley Moved Adopted for first passage Voted
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Councillor Gerard
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” North Street in front of #184 ½, as marked by sign, Handicap parking, tow zone.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Adopted for first passage Voted
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Gerard
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” Barr Street in front of #18, for a distance of 20 feet, Handicap Parking, Tow Zone
Action Contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Adopted for first passage Voted
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Councillor O’Keefe
ORDER: That the attached article from the Boston Globe relative to the CPA money be received and placed on file
Action Contemplated
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Adopt Voted
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Councillor Gerard
ORDER: That the Committee on Public Health, Safety & Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole meet to discuss parking issues on Howard Street
Action Contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Adopt Voted
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councillor Siegel offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted
TAG DAY S.H.S. Gymnastics, 12/19/15 & 1/23/16
S.H.S. Lacrosse, 4/9/16 & 5/14/16
S.H.S. Girls Softball, 4/30/16 & 5/7/16
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
Councillor Siegel offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of a Tag Day Application submitted by Organized Basketball has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter Remain in Committee
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
Councillor Siegel offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Extended Hours for Paranormal Salem has considered said matter and would recommend that the extended hours be granted
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councillor Siegel offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 Section 10-4, Harbormaster’s appointment, term, powers & duties, compensation has considered said matter and would recommend adoption for first passage
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
Councillor Siegel offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Extended Hours of Operation for Paaastelitos Restaurant located at 101 Lafayette St. has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
Councillor Siegel offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of placing two (2) benches outside the entrance of Paaastelitos Restaurant has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councillor Siegel offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of a Home Rule Petition to convert the annual wine and beer licenses currently held by Brodie’s Seaport, Howling Wolf Taqueria and Naumkeag Ordinary to an annual all alcohol license to be drunk on the premises 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 Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of a Home Rule Petition for the sale of wine and malt beverages for Vesuvius Restaurant to be drunk on the premises (2 Paradise Rd.) has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline)
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
Councillor Gerard 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 designating up to fifty (50) total reserve parking spaces in the Museum Place Mall and South Harbor Garages with a permit cost of $1,500.00 per year and to expire on June 30, 2016 has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline)
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councillor Eppley offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety & Environment to whom was referred the matter creating an ordinance for standards of outdoor illumination of streets and public ways has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
Councillor Eppley offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety & Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of a traffic ordinance relative to Ch. 42 Sec. 10A “Restricted Way Certain Times” on Chase Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
Councillor Eppley offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety & Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of prohibited amplification by and devices on Essex Street and Downtown Streets for the month of October has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
NONE
PETITIONS
Petition from Verizon to install conduits on Federal Street
HEARING ORDERED SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Petition and Order from National Grid to relocate one (1) SO Pole on Harmony Grove Road
(No Hearing required since pole is being moved to another location on the same parcel of property)
Action Contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Voted
Held from the last meeting the request from Salem Time Machine located at 131 Essex Street for a sidewalk tent during Haunted Happenings
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Voted
Request from Adam Fitch to hold a walk (Zombie Walk) and use of city streets on Saturday, October 10, 2015
Action Contemplated
Councillor Famico Moved Voted
PETITIONS
Request from residents of Moffatt Road to hold a Block party on Saturday, August 15, 2015 from Noon – 9:00 P.M.
Action Contemplated
Councillor O’Keefe Moved Granted Voted
Request from residents of Peabody Street to hold a Block party on Sundays, August 23 & 30, 2015 and September 6 & 13, 2015 from 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Granted Voted
Request from residents of Salem Street to hold a Block party on Saturday, July 18, 2015 from
7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Granted Voted
Request from residents of Orchard Street to hold a Block party on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Granted Voted
PETITIONS
The Following License Applications:
PUBLIC GUIDES: Michael Falchek, 3 Lemon St., Salem
Greg Besher, 8 Fidelis Way Unit 265, Brighton
TAXI OPERATORS: Rafael Lugo-Espaillat, 12C Summer St., Manchester
Annable Gomez Tejada, 10 First St., Salem
Julio DeJesus, Jr., 25 Loris Rd., Peabody
Mauro Fernandez, 78 Palmer St., Salem
Ana Espaillat, 12C Summer St., Manchester
Carrasco Rafael, 34 Prince St., Salem
Edwin Carmona, 100 Rainbow Ter., Salem
Douglas Stephens, 32 Broadway, Beverly
Domingo Espinal, 60 Dow St., Salem
VEHICLE FOR HIRE: Salem Trolley, 8 Central St., Salem (6 Trolleys)
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Granted Voted
The Following Licenses
SECOND HAND CLOTHING: Laurabelle’s Boutique, 52 Highland Ave., Salem
SECOND HAND VALUABLE: RAD Corporation, 63A Wharf St., Salem
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Refer to Comm. on Ord. Voted
Lic. & Legal Affairs
PETITIONS
The Following Claims:
Stephanie Moffat, 13 Emerton St., Salem
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Referred to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted
Legal Affairs
The Following Bonds:
CONSTABLE: Matthew Christensen, 43 Intrepid Circle, Marblehead
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Referred to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted
Legal Affairs and Returned Approved
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
On the motion of Councillor the meeting adjourned at P.M.
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