“Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. Chapter 39 §23B, and
City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.”
A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on September 10, 2012 at 2:43 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
Absent were:
Council President Lovely presided.
Councillor moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting.
VOTED
President Lovely 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 conduit on Chestnut Street
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
HEARING CLOSED:
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Sosnowski MOVED VOTED
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Mayor’s appt. of Barbara Swartz to serve on the Beautification Committee with a term to expire on September 1, 2015
Councillor Suspension of the rules Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor Held Under the Rules
OR
Moved Confirmation by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
Mayor’s appt. of Gregory St. Louis to serve on the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on September 1, 2015
Councillor Suspension of the rules Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor Held Under the Rules
OR
Moved Confirmation by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
Mayor’s reappt. of the following to serve as Constables
Pasquale DeFeo Jr., 84 Trevalley Rd., Revere Term to Expire: September 8, 2015
Edward Westhaver, 18 Albion Ave., Stoneham Term to Expire: August 8, 2015
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Recv’d & Filed Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $103,901.90 from the “Retirement Stabilization Fund Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account to be expended for the retirement buyback of the following:
Julie McNaught City Clerks Dept. $16,935.50
Christine Fernandes School Dept. $28,741.60
Richard Stafford School Dept. $29,772.00
Susan P. Brown School Dept. $28,452.80
Councillor Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Councillor McCathy
Action contemplated
Moved Refer to Committee on Administration & Finance under rules (no suspension needed)
or
Moved Adoption Voted
Appropriation of $35,000.00 from the “Receipts Reserved – Golf Course” to “Park & Recreation – Golf Course Renovations & Repairs” account.
Councillor Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Councillor McCathy
Action contemplated
Moved Refer to Committee on Administration & Finance under rules (no suspension needed)
or
Moved Adoption
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $11,304.60 from the “Receipts Reserved – Sale of Lots” to “Cemetery – Equipment” account
Councillor Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Councillor McCathy
Action contemplated
Moved Refer to Committee on Administration & Finance under rules (no suspension needed)
or
Moved Adoption
Appropriation of $6,660.00 from the “Receipts Reserved – Sale of Vaults” to “Cemetery – Burial” account:
Councillor Moved suspension of rules Councillor Object
Councillor McCathy
Action contemplated
Moved Refer to Committee on Administration & Finance under rules (no suspension needed)
or
Moved Adoption
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ORDER: To accept a donation of K-9 Dogs and equipment from Salem Project K-9 and Mass. Vest-A-Dog with an estimated worth of $44,500.00 for the Salem Police Department.
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Adoption Voted
ORDER: Accept a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Town of Danvers for the Police Department DARE Summer Camp
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Adoption Voted
RESOLUTION: to adopt the City of Salem Hazard Mitigation Plan 2012 update prepared by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to be eligible to receive FEMA funding for a natural disaster.
(plan may be viewed in the City Clerks office during normal working hours)
Action Contemplated
Councillor Moved Adoption Voted
MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE
NONE
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Sosnowski
ORDER: That the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs meet to discuss granting a variance in hours of operation for the tour business called Paranormal Salem. And that the City Solicitor be invited.
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor Ryan
ORDINANCE amending Traffic, Chapter 42 Section 50B, Handicapped Zones, Limited Time, Butler Street in front of #69 for a distance of 20 feet.
Councillor Ryan Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Councillor Ryan
ORDINANCE amending Traffic, Chapter 42 Section 45, Heavy Commercial Vehicles Prohibited, School Street from North Street to Tremont Street.
Councillor Ryan Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Councillor Ryan
ORDINANCE amending Traffic, Chapter 42 Section 50B, Handicapped Zones, Limited Time,
Balcomb Street in front of #13 for a distance of 20 feet.
Councillor Ryan Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Siegel
ORDINANCE amending Traffic, Chapter 42 Section 50B, Handicapped Zones Limited Time,
Mt. Vernon Street even side starting 20 feet from Winthrop Street and extending for 20 feet.
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Councillor McCarthy
ORDER That the Tag Day Application for Salem Academy Charter School be granted for September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2012
Councillor McCarthy Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor McCarthy
ORDER that the City Council amend the Ordinance relative to parking re: the newly created Parking Zones on Congress, Dodge and Gedney Streets and the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of the Whole.
Councillor McCarthy Moved Adoption Voted
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Siegel
ORDER That the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole meet to discuss the recent settlement order by the Mass Attorney General’s Office relative to the School Dept. violation of procurement and bidding laws.
Councillor Siegel Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor Sosnowski
ORDER: That the Committee on Community and Economic Development co-posted with Committee of the Whole meet to discuss the impact of the Smart Growth Initiatives and the Metro Future Programs.
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor Sosnowski
ORDER: Bridge Street easterly side, from Pierce Avenue in a northerly direction along the property line of #15 Bridge Street, “Two Hour Parking, 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM” for a trial period of up to 60 days
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor Sosnowski
ORDINANCE amending Traffic, Chapter 42 Section 75, Parking Prohibited Towing Zone, Resident Sticker Botts Court Zone D-Color yellow, both sides in it’s entirety.
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Sosnowski
ORDINANCE amending Traffic, Chapter 42 Section 51B, Parking Prohibited at certain times on certain streets and Section 75, Parking Prohibited Towing Zone, Resident Sticker Repeal the following:
Section 51B, Chestnut Street – southerly side from Cambridge Street in an easterly direction for a distance of 50 feet. One hour parking 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday (8/19/64)
Section 51B, Chestnut Street – southerly side, in a westerly direction from Summer Street for a distance of 60 feet. One hour parking from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday (4/23/81)
Section 75, Chestnut Street – Zone D – Color Yellow Resident Sticker Parking Tow Zone, Chestnut Street, eastbound on both sides northerly and southerly from Cambridge Street to Summer Street (4/14/2005)
Section 75, Chestnut Street - Zone D – Color Yellow Resident Sticker Parking Tow Zone, Chestnut Street, from Flint Street to Summer Street, limited to 2 hour by non-residents. (11-10-86)
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
Councillor Sosnowski
ORDINANCE amending Traffic, Chapter 42 Section 75, Parking Prohibited Towing Zone, Resident Sticker Chestnut Street Zone D-Color yellow, both sides in it’s entirety, limited to 2 hours for non-residents
Councillor Sosnowski 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 the following licenses be granted
PUBLIC GUIDE Nichole Clarke, 28 Howard St., Salem
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Sosnowski 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 Resident Sticker Parking has considered said matter and would recommend that the subcommittee meet to hammer out the details of suggested changes to the resident sticker parking program.
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Sosnowski 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 the recommendations made relative to the “Parking Lot”, City Ordinance for Parking requirements and the Comprehensive Parking Plan has considered said matter and would recommend to re-establish the sub-committee to address parking problems in the downtown.
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
Communication from Lt. Robert Preczewski of the Salem Police Department, requesting to meet with City Council regarding the current parking situation on Howard Street.
Councillor Moved Ref. to Committee on Public Health Voted
Safety & Environment co-posted with Committee
Of the Whole
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PETITIONS
Petition from National Grid to install conduits on Charter Street
HEARING ORDERED SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
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Application for Carnival by Fiesta Shows for October 12, 2012 through October 31, 2012
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Voted
Request from B&S Fitness to hold road race on October 6, 2012 and use of city streets
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Voted
Request from Park & Rec./Boys & Girls Club to hold road race and November 22, 2012 and use of city streets
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Voted
PETITIONS
Request from North Shore Medical Center to hold their annual Cancer Walk and Road Race on June 23, 2013 and use of city streets
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Voted
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Request from Jennifer Reardon, owner of In A Pig’s Eye, to meet with Council to discuss bench on Daniels St.
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved Voted
Hearing Request from Garrison Bond on the denial of his public guide license
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Refer to Committee on Voted
Ordinances, Licenses & Legal
Affairs to hold an Executive Session
PETITIONS
The Following License Applications:
PUBLIC GUIDES Kate Raftery, 12 Mall St., Salem
Katelyn Beaudoin, 74 South Main St., Milbury
Jennifer Monroe, 23 Nursery St., Salem
Brian Keady, 655 Western Ave., Lynn
Logadia Hennigar, 58 Washington St., Peabody
Kendall Straley, 1 Courageous Court, Salem
Laura Plona, 10 Church St., Woburn
Victoria Hill, 8 Powdermill Rd., Haverhill
Nicholas Falasca, 89 Greenbrook Rd. S. Hamilton
Sarah Michaud, 12 Clark St., Swampscott
Ellen O’Shea, 20 Cardinal Dr., Dudley
Elizabeth Bogiages, 108 Water St., Danvers
SEAWORMS Timothy Lynch, 28 Anawan Ave., Saugus
Paul Lynch, 28 Anawan Ave.,Saugus
SECOND HAND VALUABLE R.A. DiFillipo Antiques, 55 Lafayette St., Salem
TAG DAYS Salem Youth Basketball, November 17 & 18, 2012
S.H.S. Marching Band, December 1, 2012
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Voted
Licenses and Legal Affairs
PETITIONS
The Following License Applications:
TAXI CABS Salem Taxi, 27 Congress St., Salem (4)
North Shore Taxi Inc., 27 Walnut St. Peabody (2)
Witch City Taxi, 142 Canal St., Salem (3)
TAXI OPERATORS Laura Nardella, 112 Bridge St., Salem
Molly Robbins, 81 Cornell Rd., Marblehead
Victor Lora, 105 Congress St., Salem
Ruth Abod, 17 Goldberb Rd., Peabody
Marcos Hierro, 14 Collins St., Peabody
Thomas Rodriguez, 234 Princeton St. Boston
LouAnn Souza, 25 Vets Memorial Dr., Peabody
Alex Perez, 67 Story Ave., Beverly
Robinson Gutierrez, 19 Ward St., Salem
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Granted Voted
The Following License Applications:
TAXI OPERATOR Dawn Alix, 92 Congress St., Salem
VEHICLE FOR HIRE Rico Sutton, 300 Andover St., Peabody
OPERATORS ONLY
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Denied Voted
PETITIONS
The Following Drainlayer/Contract Operator License Applications
R. Dilisio Co. Inc., 113 Fayette St., Lynn
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Granted Voted
The Following Claims
Anita Dynarski, 39 Union St., Salem
Rebecca Vitale, 102 Bay View Ave., Salem
Amina Breus, 3 Magnolia Way, Peabody
Mary Jane Taglieri, 59 Hathorne St., Salem
David Ortmann, 5858 Vaughn Dr. East, Alabama
Julianne McKernan, 160 Bridge St., Salem
Robert Camire, 160 Bridge St., Salem
Lisa Arnorld, PO Box 110, Lincoln.MA
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Voted
Licenses and Legal Affairs
The Following Bonds:
SIGN 10 Perfect Nails, 33 New Derby St., Salem
The Magic Parlor, 213 Essex St., Salem
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Ref. to Committee on Ordinances,
Licenses & Legal Affairs & return approved Voted
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SECOND PASSAGE of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Repeal Handicap Parking Hathorne Street in front of #80-82.
Councillor Siegel Motion Adoption for Second & Final passage Voted
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SECOND PASSAGE of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Handicap Parking Beach Avenue in front of #23.
Councillor McCarthy Motion 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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