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A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
September 10, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on September 3, 2015 at 4:43 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
HEARINGS
ORDERED: Verizon to install conduits on Federal St.
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
HEARING CLOSED:
ACTION CONTEMPLATED
COUNCILLOR FAMICO MOVED VOTED
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Mayor’s appt. of Dr. Jeremy Schiller to serve as a member of the Salem Board of Health with a term to expire on March 1, 2018
Councillor Suspension of the Rules Councillor Object
Action Contemplated
Councillor Famico Held under the rules Voted
Mayor’s reappt. of Gregory St. Louis to the Salem Conservation Commission with a term to expire on September 15, 2018
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Confirmed by RCV Yeas Nays Abs
Mayor’s appt. of Joseph Lamberti to serve as a Constable with the term to expire on September 4, 2016
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Received & Filed Voted
Mayor’s reappt. of John Massa to serve as a Constable with the term to expire on August 8, 2018
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Received & Filed Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
BOND ORDER: Appropriation in the amount of $2,250,000.00 for the purpose of capping and closing the ash landfill at the Salem Transfer Station
Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rule Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adopted for First Passage by RCV
YEAS NAYS ABS
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Appropriation of $45,000.00 from “Receipts Reserved – Golf Course to “Golf Course Renovations” Account
Councillor Turiel Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Action contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Ref. to Committee on Administration
And Finance Voted
Or Adoption
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Appropriation of $30,064.80 from “Receipts Reserved – Sale of Lots” and “Receipts Reserved – Sale of Vaults” to “Dept. of Public Services – Equipment”
Councillor Turiel Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Action contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Ref. to Committee on Administration
And Finance Voted
Or Adoption
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $25,000.00 from “Receipts Reserved – Sale of Lots” to “Cemetery - Burial”
Councillor Turiel Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Action contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Ref. to Committee on Administration
And Finance Voted
Or Adoption
Appropriation of $25,000.00 from “Capital Outlay – Renovation & Repair” to be expended for removal of tree stumps city-wide
Councillor Turiel Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Action contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Ref. to Committee on Administration
And Finance Voted
Or Adoption
Appropriation of $14,700.00 from “Receipts Reserved – Witch House” to “Witch House – Contracted Services”
Councillor Turiel Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Action contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Ref. to Committee on Administration
And Finance Voted
Or Adoption
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ORDER: Accept a $1,500.00 donation from the Friends of the Council of Aging to replace the refrigerator at the Council on Aging
Action contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption Voted
ORDER: Establish a $20.00 fee to park in the South Harbor Parking Garage, the Museum Place Garage and the Church St. parking lot (excluding the East Lot adjacent to St. Peter’s St.) on each Saturdays and Sundays effective Saturday, October 3, 2015 until Sunday, November 1, 2015. Any Salem resident who presents valid ID shall not be subject to the $20.00 fee
Action contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption Voted
ORDER: Authorize Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Wicked Howl Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Lobster Shanty Unit #3 at Artist Row for a term of Jan. 16, 2016 ending Jan. 15, 2021 with option to renew lease for up to five one-year periods.
Councillor Siegel Moved Approval by Roll call vote of
YEAS NAYS ABSENT
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ORDER: authorize Mayor to establish and construct 37 off street parking spaces adjacent to Bridge Street at 50 St. Peter Street.
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption Voted
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ORDER: City of Salem designate George E. Sansoucy, PE, LLC as a Special Municipal Employee per MGL Chapter 268A.
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption Voted
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ORDINANCE: amending Chapter 36 Solid Waste Management section 4 Pickup of Large Items,
Section 5 Residential Curbside Solid Waste and Recycling Collection, section 6 Collection Fee for Certain Residents and section 8 Collection Fee for Certain Commercial Establishments.
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Or
Ref. to Comm. On Ordinances, Licenses
& Legal Affairs
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ORDER: City of Salem for public convenience and necessity of the inhabitants that certain parcels of land be taken for highway purposes all property owners identified as follows have donated each parcel.
Sq. Ft. Location Owner
107 72 Loring Ave. Jefferson Trust
42 96 Broadway Cornell Realty Trust
2 98 Broadway Lima Petronio
73 259 Canal St. 259 Canal St. Trust
182 208 Canal St. Enon Enterprises Inc.
146 130 Canal St. Gallien, Darlene
74 120 Canal St. Freedman, Arthur B.
53 203 Canal St. Z&M Realty Trust
10 141 Canal St. Morneau, Paul H.
3 101 Canal St. Rockett, Linda
4 99 Canal St. Petit, Mark
16 99 ½ Canal St. Laskowski, Kazik
30 201 Canal St. Coca Realty Trust
67 65 Canal St. Southern New England Conference
63 51 Canal St. 51 Canal St. LLC
8 47 Canal St. South Harbor Holdings LLC
118 1 Canal St. Samari Group LLc
35 17 Canal St. Brito Realty LLC
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption by Roll Call vote
YEAS NAYS ABSENT
ORDER: Accept Easement from Salem State Assistance Corp. for property located at 265-285 Canal Street for the reconstruction of Canal Street
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption by Roll Call vote
YEAS NAYS ABSENT
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ORDER: Grants of Easements for the reconstruction of Canal Street and its sidewalks over the following parcels of city land: parcel E-1 & SW-23 (212 Washington Street) and parcel SW-36 (267 Canal Street)
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption by Roll Call vote
YEAS NAYS ABSENT
ORDER: City of Salem accepts a Quitclaim Deed from McDonald’s Corp. located at 150 Canal Street for the reconstruction of Canal Street.
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption by Roll Call vote
YEAS NAYS ABSENT
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Request from Mayor to meet with the City Council in Executive Session relative to litigation by Northside Carting regarding the Transfer Station. Conducting this discussion in an open meeting may have a determental effect on the litigation position of the City
Councillor Siegel Moved to hold an Executive Session
By roll call vote yeas nays absent
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
MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE
Request of Mayor to do a presentation of City Seals for the Salem Little League Williamsport
All-Star Team.
Councillor Milo Moved receive & file Voted
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Siegel
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” Boston Street in front of #29, 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 Siegel
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” Prescott Street in front of #10, 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 Turiel
ORDER: That the Monthly Financial Report dated June 30, 2015 be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adopted Voted
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Turiel
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” Washington Street, starting at a point twenty (20) feet northwest of the crosswalk and continuing for twenty (20) feet in a northwesterly direction, Handicap Parking Tow Zone.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adopted for first passage Voted
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Councillor Turiel
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic by Repealing the following:
Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Zones Limited Time”
Ocean Avenue, southerly side, beginning 100 feet east of Lafayette Street, for a distance of 30 feet in a westerly direction, Tow Zone, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM (10/4/1991).
Ocean Avenue, southerly side, beginning 70 feet east of Lafayette Street, for a distance of 30 feet in a westerly direction, Handicapped Parking, Tow Zone (7/10/1991)
and Sec. 50C “Handicapped Zones Bus Stop”
Ocean Avenue, southerly side, beginning 183 feet east of Lafayette Street, for a distance of 45 feet in a westerly direction, Handicapped Parking, Bus Stop (3/4/1991)
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adopted for first passage Voted
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MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Turiel
ORDER: That the Monthly Financial Report dated July 31, 2015 be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adopted Voted
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Councillor Turiel
ORDER: That the Year to Date Budget Report dated April, May and June 2015 be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adopted Voted
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Councillor Gerard
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 74 “General Prohibition Towing Zone” Silver Street westerly side (odd numbered side) No Parking Tow zone in its entirety.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Adopted for first passage Voted
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor McCarthy
OREDER: That the meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in all precincts in the city at the polling places designated hereinafter on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 for the purpose of casting votes in the City Preliminary Election for the nomination of candidates for the following offices:
Councillor of Wards Three and Six: for the term of two years
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for said meetings:
Ward Three
PRECINCT ONE Salem High School Auditorium, 77 Willson Street
PRECINCT TWO
Ward Six
PRECINCT ONE Bates School, Liberty Hill Avenue
PRECINCT TWO Recreation Dept., Mack Park
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the polls at said meetings be opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. and that the City Clerk be instructed to post this notice as required by law.
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Adopted by roll call vote
YEAS NAYS ABSENT
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Councillor Milo
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” Highland Avenue in front of #60, for a distance of 20 feet, Handicap Parking, Tow Zone
Action Contemplated
Councillor Milo Moved Adopted for first passage Voted
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Milo
ORDER: That the City Council meet with National Grid to discuss a plan to repair 92 natural gas leaks in the City of Salem and that the matter is referred to the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with Committee of the Whole. Invited Mayor or her representative and a representative from National Grid.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Milo Moved Adopted Voted
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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
SECOND HAND CLOTHING: Laurabelle’s Boutique, 52 Highland Ave., Salem
SECOND HAND VALUABLE: RAD Corporation, 63A Wharf St., Salem
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
NONE
PETITIONS
Request from the House of Seven Gables to close the end of Turner Street on Sunday, September 22, 2015 for the Taste of Gables Event
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Granted Voted
Letter from the North Shore Old Car Club informing the Council about their car show on Saturday, September 12, 2015 with a rain date of Sunday, September 13, 2015
Action Contemplated
Councillor Famico Moved Received & Filed Voted
Request from Janet Puleo to hold a road race (CDH Awareness) and use of city streets on Saturday, October 3, 2015 starting at 9:00 A.M.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Voted
Request from the Salem YMCA to hold a road race (Witch City 5K – Kids Fun Run) and use of city streets on Saturday, October 17, 2015 starting at 9:00 A.M.
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Voted
PETITIONS
Request from B&S Event Management to hold a road race (Devil’s Chase) and use of city streets on Saturday, October 31, 2015 starting at 8:00 A.M.
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Voted
Request from North Shore Medical Center to hold their annual Cancer Walk and use of city streets on June 26, 2016 starting at 8:30 A.M.
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Voted
Request from residents of Larchmont Road to hold a Block party on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Granted Voted
PETITIONS
The Following License Applications:
LIMOUSINE: 809 Transportation Corp., 55 Butler St., Salem (1 Limo)
PUBLIC GUIDES: Dominic Lavorante, 171 Loring Ave., Salem
Carl Hans Muller, 39 Dodge St., Beverly
Kathryn Rutkowski, 2 Essex St., Salem
Alexis Mears, 15B Gardner St., Salem
Rebecca Ferrari, 8 Barton Sq., Salem
Edgar Martin Del Campo, 9 Pickering Way, Salem
Rita parisi, 43 Merrimac St., Amesbury
Shana Clore, 190 Bridge St., Salem
Allison French, 3 Becket Ave., Salem
Peter Debnam, 184 Atlantic St., Gloucester
Ashley Rogers, 231 Lafayette St., Salem
Jessie Homans, 257 Washington St., Salem
Lynne Lenker, 31 Vernon St., Lowell
Ariana Yates, 10 Loring Ave., Salem
Peter Quinn, 12 Summer St., Salem
Thomas Derosier, 3 Hubbard Rd., Marblehead
Allan Dorrington, 1000 Lexington St., Waltham
Kristen MacKenzie, 4 First St., Salem
Molly Morrow, 104 Bridge St., Salem
Oliver Prato, 2 Wisteria St., Salem
Tim Maguire, 28 High St., Salem
David Chaves Jr., 190 Bridge St., Salem
Katelyn Gordon, 4 Shillaber St., Salem
Mark Legere, 7 Spring St., Salem
TAXI OPERATORS: Nicolas Diaz, 61 Congress St., Salem
Janis Fuentes, 56 Veterans Memorial Dr., Peabody
Jose Rosario, 119 Henry Ave., Lynn
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Granted Voted
PETITIONS
The Following Licenses
LIMOUSINE Caribe Taxi Co., 71 Harbor St., Salem (Owner Jorge Elias)
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Denied Voted
Hearing Request from Jorge Elias on the denial of his Limousine License
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved referred to the Comm. on Voted
Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs to hold an
Executive Session
The Following Licenses
TAG DAYS: SHS Marine JROTC, 9/27, 10/29, 10/30, 11/21 & 11/22/15
SHS Hockey, 12/6/15, 12/20/15 & 1/9/16
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Refer to Comm. on Ord. Voted
Lic. & Legal Affairs
The Following Drainlayer/Contract Operator Licenses:
D’Allessandro Corp., 41 Ledin Dr., Avon
J.H. Lynch & Sons, 50 Lynch Pl., Cumberland, RI
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Granted Voted
PETITIONS
The Following Claims:
Orlando Carrion, 13 Edwards St., Beverly
Marjorie Zaltman, 15 Tanglewood Ln., Salem
Max Fusi, 232 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead
Elaine Tavis, 56 Highland Ave., Salem
Subrogated Thomas George Assoc. (for Anna Lyons), PO Box 30, E. Northport, NY
Matthew Moccia, Esquire (for Marguerite Mailloux) 546 Main St., Haverhill
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Referred to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted
Legal Affairs
The Following Bonds:
CONSTABLE: Joseph Lamberti, 77 Argyle Rd., Braintree
DRAINLAYER: D’Allessandro Corp., 41 Ledin Dr., Avon
J.H. Lynch & Sons, 50 Lynch Pl., Cumberland, RI
SIGN: Vallier LLC dba Caramel, 281 Essex St., Salem
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Referred to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted
Legal Affairs and Returned Approved
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SECOND PASSAGE Ordinance amending Ch. 10, Sec. 10-4 “Harbormaster’s Appointment, Term, Powers and Duties, and Compensation
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption for second & final passage Voted
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SECOND PASSAGE Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicap Parking Limited Time” Phelps Street
Action Contemplated
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption for second & final passage Voted
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SECOND PASSAGE Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 49 “Obedience to Isolated Stop Sign” Witchcraft Road
Action Contemplated
Councillor Eppley Moved Adoption for second & final passage Voted
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SECOND PASSAGE Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” North Street
Action Contemplated
Councillor Gerard Moved Adoption for second & final passage Voted
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SECOND PASSAGE Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” Barr Street
Action Contemplated
Councillor Gerard 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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