“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,
April 14, 2011 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of
this meeting was posted on April 8, 2011 at 9:15 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
NONE
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appointment of David Gilbert to serve as the Winter Island Manager with a term to expire on February 1, 2013
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Confirmation by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appointment of Robert Dionne to serve as a member of the Board of Health with a term to expire on April 1, 2014
Action Contemplated
Councillor Moved Confirmation by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
Mayor’s appointment of Julie Carver to serve as a member of the Council on Aging with a term to expire on April 1, 2014
Councillor Suspension of the rules Councillor objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor Held under the Rules Voted
OR Moved Confirmation by RCV
Mayor’s reappointment of Mark Ianuzzi to serve as a Constable with the term to expire on April 14, 2014
Action Contemplated
Councillor Moved Received & Filed Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Transfer of $27,500.00 from “Collector – Full Time Salary” to the following accounts
“Treasurer – Contracted Services” $19,500.00
“Treasurer – Full time Salaries” 8,000.00
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Ref. to Committee Voted
On Administration & Finance
Appropriation of $10,350.90 to the “Retirement Stabilization Fund – Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account to be expended for the retirement of Barbara Soulard of the School Dept.
Councillor suspension Of rules Councillor objection
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Ref. to Committee Voted
On Administration & Finance
Under rules
Appropriation of $5,000.00 to the “Capital Outlay – Renovations & Repairs” account to be expended to improve traffic signals northbound on Canal St. and Mill St.
Councillor suspension Of rules Councillor objection
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Ref. to Committee Voted
On Administration & Finance
Under rules
ORDER: for Council approval of submittal of application for Federal Assistance to Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Block Grant (CDBG) funds to meet application deadline of April 28, 2011.
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Approval Voted
ORDER: Accept donation of $4,000.00 from N.F.I. Massachusetts Inc., for Police Dept. Donation Fund.
action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Approval Voted
ORDER: To increase the salary of the Assistant City Clerk Ilene Simons.
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Approval Voted
ORDINANCE: amending an Ordinance relative to the duties of the Clerk of Licensing Board and City Solicitor Chapter 2 Sections 2-112, 2-115, 2-413.
Action contemplated
Councillor Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
ORDER: Transfer of $1,667.00 from “Solicitor – Legal Services” to “Solicitor’s – Personnel”
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Ref. to Committee Voted
On Administration & Finance
MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE
NONE
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor McCarthy
ORDER: Monthly Financial Report dated February 28, 2011 be referred to Committee on Administration & Finance.
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR McCarthy Moved Approval Voted
Councillor Sosnowski
ORDER: That a two hour parking limit in front of #2 - #8 Winter starting at a point of 20 feet from Bridge Street from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday for a trial period of 60 days.
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Sosnowski Moved Approval Voted
Councillor Sosnowski
ORDINANCE amending Traffic C.42 S.57A Parking Time Limited, Unmetered Zone in front of #45 Bridge Street starting 20 feet south of Planters Street continuing 20 feet 1 space 30 minute parking, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Sosnowski Moved Adopt for first passage Voted
Councillor Lovely
ORDER: That an Ad-Hoc committee on Redistricting be formed by this City Council to finalize the 2012 Ward and Precinct boundaries, as required by Mass. General Law. Said Committee to consist of Councillors from Wards 1 through 7 and the president of the Council shall serve as Chairperson.
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Lovely Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor Lovely
ORDER: That the enclosed Tag Day License Application for the Salem High School Boys and Girls Tennis Team to be held on Sunday, April 17, 2011 be granted.
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Lovely Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor Lovely
ORDER: That Patrick Shultz of Howling Wolf Taqueria be appointed as a member of the Home Rule Petition Liquor License Criteria sub-committee.
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Lovely Moved confirmation Voted
Councillor Pinto
ORDINANCE amending Traffic C.42 S.50B Handicap Parking Limited Time, in front of #4 Japonica Avenue.
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Sosnowski Moved Adopt for first passage Voted
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILLOR Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs regarding granting certain licenses and would recommend approval
PUBLIC GUIDES Victor Cora, 28 Sidlaw Rd.,Brighton
Eric Fialho, 22 Hancock St., Salem
Alicia Diozzi, 40 English St., Salem
Eric Fraize, 68 Moffatt Rd., Salem
Mark Allen Wood, 184 Ocean Ave W. #3L, Salem
TAG DAYS SHS Boys Track, June 4, 2011
Salem Veterans Council, July 1-4, 2011
Disabled American Veterans, May 21-23, 2011
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole regarding establishing criteria for Home Rule Petition for liquor licenses and would recommend that the matter remain in committee and the subcommittee report back in 30 days
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole regarding the request from a Taxi Company to increase fares and would recommend that a subcommittee be formed to review fares for cab and livery companies and make recommendations back to the committee
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs regarding the review of Boston Hot Dog Co. to make extended hours permanent Thursday-Saturday from 7 PM to 2 AM and would recommend approval
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs regarding establishing a Traffic and Parking Commission and would recommend this matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs regarding the acceptance of a donation of the podium would recommend approval
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance regarding monthly and/or Year to Date Financial Reports
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR Pinto offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment regarding the Snow and Ice Removal and would recommend that the matter remain in committee and that the City Solicitor research and draft an amended ordinance to submit back to the committee
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR Pinto offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment regarding the status of an appeal for a 400 ton permit issued to Northside Carting and would recommend no recommendation and that the matter be discharged from committee
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR Ryan offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole regarding the comprehensive parking plan recommendations and the ordinances amending traffic ordinance and would recommend that both matters remain in committee until the committee hears back from the Planning Dept. before April 28, 2011
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
Solicitor submitting the following Ordinance amendment.
ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance relative to Article IV Chapter 34 Section 38-158 Record of Purchases by licensed Pawnbrokers and Second Hand Valuable dealers.
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Adopt for first passage Voted
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PETITIONS
Request from the residents of Oliver Street to hold a block party on Friday, April 29, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. with a rain date of Saturday, April 30, 2011
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Approval Voted
Request from Sam Cleaves, Sr., Regional Planner from Metropolitan Area Planning Council to make a presentation to Council regarding a Predisaster Mitigation Plan
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved referred to Committee Voted
Communication from Newburyport City Council regarding their concerns of the MBTA service and asking the Council to send a letter of concern and an invitation to join them on May 3, 2011at a Transportation Committee Meeting
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved referred to Committee Voted
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The Following Licenses:
PUBLIC GUIDES Ronald Olson, 154 lLfayette St., Salem
Kevin Whynott, 64 Veterans Memorial Dr., Peabody
Michael McIntyre, 77 Summer St. #1, Salem
Katelyn Gordon, 33 Franklin St., Salem
Haven Mary McGovern, 205 Bridge St. #205, Salem
TAG DAYS S.H.S. Softball, June 5, 2011 and June 19, 2011
S.H.S. La Union Latina Club, June 11 & 12, 2011
Franco American War Vets, August 19 & 20, 2011
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Ref. to the Comm. on Ord., VOTED
Licenses & Legal Affairs
The Following Licenses
TAG DAY New Life Church, 3615 22nd Street, Tampa, FL, May 19 & 20, 2011
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Denied Voted
The Following Licenses
LIMOUSINE Finix Livery Service, 142 Canal St., Salem (7)
TAXI CABS Witch City Taxi and Livery, 54 Perkins St., Salem (4)
TAXI OPERATORS James Kozik, 90 Colonial Ter., Salem
Roberto Pacheco, 105 Congress St., Salem
Mateo Calderon, 6 Grand St. Beverly
Kevin Guilfoyle, 16 Northend Ave., Salem
Ryan Belanger, 179 Boston St. #23, Salem
Donald Bovio, 6 Oak St., Peabody
Edna Sanchez, 60 Perkins St. #3, Salem
Juan Moronta, 13 Mason St., Salem
Juan Lopez, 13 Mason St., Salem
Andres Espinal, 12 Mt. Vernon St. #2, Salem
VEHICLE FOR HIRE
OPERATORS ONLY Brian O’Meariaigh, 18 Palmer St., Salem
Ruth Gilbert Wall, 13 Crombie St., Salem
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Granted Voted
The Following Licenses
TAXI OPERATOR Raymond Garland, 298 Washington St., Salem
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Denied Voted
Request from Raymond Garland for a hearing on the denial of his taxi operator license
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved referred to the Comm. on Ord., Voted
Lic. & Legal Affairs to hold an Executive
Session
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator Licenses:
A RooterMan, 15 Littles Lane, Peabody
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Granted Voted
The Following Claims:
Kimberley Grillo, 34 Asti Ave., Revere
Jullie McHugh, 18 Ward St., Salem
Julie McHugh, 18 Ward St., Salem
Donald Hesse, 135 Ocean Ave. W., Salem
Beth McCuish, 37 March St., Salem
Thomas Raucher, 3R Oakview Ave., Salem
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Refer to Comm. on Ord.,
Licenses & Legal Affairs Voted
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor’s VETO of an Ordinance relative to Compensation of Elected Officials Chapter 2
Section 2-278.
Action contemplated
Shall the Ordinance be adopted not withstanding the Veto of the Mayor?
RCV YEAS NAYS ABS.
On the motion of COUNCILLOR the meeting adjourned at P.M.
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