“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,
May 12, 2011 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of
this meeting was posted on May 5, 2011 at 5:50 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
ORDER: Verizon to install conduits on Ames, Ferry and Thorndike Streets
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
HEARING CLOSED:
COUNCILLOR MOVED GRANTED VOTED
Order: National Grid to install a conduit on Durkin Road
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
HEARING CLOSED:
COUNCILLOR MOVED GRANTED VOTED
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Held from the last meeting the 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
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Confirmation by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
Held from last meeting Mayor’s appointment of John Jodoin to serve as a member of the Commission on Disabilities with a term to expire on February 1, 2014
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Confirmation by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
Mayor’s reappt. of the following to serve as a Constables with the following terms to expire:
Richard Cornacchini, 96 Light St., Lynn Term to Expire: June 24, 2014
Gregory Iovanello, 23 Main St., Topsfield Term to Expire: March 16, 2012
Action Contemplated
Councillor Moved Received & Filed Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $55,000.00 from “Retained Earnings – Sewer” to “Public Services – Sewer Fuel”
C. suspension of rules C. Object
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Ref. to Committee Voted
On Administration & Finance
Under the Rules
Appropriation of $55,000.00 from “Retained Earnings – Water” to “Public Services – Water Fuel”
C. suspension of rules C. Object
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Ref. to Committee Voted
On Administration & Finance
Under the Rules
Appropriation of $50,000.00 from “Capital Outlay – Renovations & Repairs” to be expended for renovations and repairs to McGrath Park Soccer Field
Councillor suspension of rules Councillor objection
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Ref. to Committee Voted
On Administration & Finance
Under rules
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $19,584.00 to the “Retirement Stabilization Fund – Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account to be expended for the retirement of James Durkin from the Electrical Department
Councillor suspension of rules Councillor objection
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Ref. to Committee Voted
On Administration & Finance
Under the Rules
Appropriation of $500.00 from “Harbormaster – Receipts Reserved” to “Harbormaster – Electricity”
Councillor suspension of rules Councillor objection
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Ref. to Committee Voted
On Administration & Finance
Under the Rules
ORDER: Authorize the Mayor and Park and Recreation Committee to enter into a three year lease agreement with the Salem YMCA for the use of Camp Naumkeag
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Approved Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Request from the Mayor to hold a joint meeting between the City Council and the School Committee for the purpose of discussing upcoming School Building Projects
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Refer to Committee of the Whole Voted
To hold a Joint Meeting with the School
Committee
MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE
NONE
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor McCarthy
ORDER: Monthly Financial Report dated March 31, 2011 be referred to Committee on Administration & Finance.
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR McCarthy Moved Approval Voted
Councillor Prevey
ORDER: that the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment meet to discuss the state of the proposed gas station on 111 North Street.
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Prevey Moved Adoption Voted
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Councillor Prevey
ORDINANCE: relative to Traffic Ch. 42 Section 50B Handicapped Zones, Limited Time,
repeal Buffum St. in front of #40.
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Prevey Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Ronan
ORDINANCE: amending Chapter 2 Section 2-502 Budget Preparation, by adding section (a) that the City Council shall approve by a separate majority roll call vote taken independently and before any vote of the city’s annual budget, any tax increase of any amount up to 2 ½ per cent (exclusive of new growth) over the prior fiscal year. This ordinance shall provide the tax payers with an additional level of accountability for tax increases and shall be additional to the requirements set forth in MGL c.59 S.21C (so called “Proposition 2 ½ “). Tax increases of 2 ½ % or more remain subject to the requirement of voter approval as set forth in the statute. This ordinance shall effect tax increases (exclusive of new growth) up to the 2 ½ % statutory threshold.
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Ronan Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILLOR O’Keefe offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs regarding granting certain licenses and would recommend approval
PUBLIC GUIDES Thomas Vallor, 140 Bridge St. #2, Salem
SEAWORMS Louis Dos Santos, 57 Central St., Peabody
Alexandrino DaSilva, 37 Harris St., Peabody
Futimio Cunha, 89 Tremont St., Peabody
Armando Borges, 7 Union St., Peabody
SECOND HAND Forgotten Treasures, 107 Bridge St., Salem
VALUABLE
TAG DAYS Salem/Swampscott Youth Hockey, Sept. 3, 2011 & Oct. 22, 2011
S.H.S. Cross Country Team, September 18, 2011
S.H.S. Girls Volleyball, September 24, 2011
S.H.S. Cross Country Team, October 8, 2011
Knights of Columbus, October 9 & 10, 2011
S.H.S. Girls Volleyball, October 29, 2011
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR O’Keefe offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole regarding amending an ordinance for permitting of outdoor cafes in the Urban Renewal District and would recommend that the City Solicitor make a recommendation regarding the opening of the Sidewalk at the Tavern and report back to the committee
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILLOR O’Keefe offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs regarding the hearing for a taxi operator license for Raymond Garland and would recommend granting a 30 day temporary license pending receipt of more information by the committee
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR O’Keefe offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs regarding the painting of traffic lines creating two lanes on Washington Street and would recommend the matter remain in committee while the police traffic division reviews the proposed area affected and reports back their recommendations to the committee
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance regarding a $15,000 appropriation from Free Cash to Police – Medical Active and would recommend (meeting held after agenda deadline action unknown)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance regarding a $15,461 appropriation from Free Cash to City Hall Taxes ($12,761) and Rent ($2,700) and would recommend (meeting held after agenda deadline action unknown)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILLOR McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance regarding a $13,000 appropriation from Free Cash to Public Property Oil Heat and would recommend (meeting held after agenda deadline action unknown)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance regarding a $5,000 transfer to Council Printing and Binding and would recommend (meeting held after agenda deadline action unknown)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole regarding a $20,000 appropriation from Free Cash to Fire Apparatus Repair and would recommend (meeting held after agenda deadline action unknown)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole regarding the closing date for Szetela Lane and would recommend (meeting held after agenda deadline action unknown)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILLOR Ryan offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole regarding the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Presentation and would recommend (meeting held after agenda deadline action unknown)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
NONE
PETITIONS
The Following Licenses:
PUBLIC GUIDES Roberta Rimari, 18 Porter St., Beverly
Stephen Baglioni, 18 Porter St., Beverly
Merrill Kohlhofer, 44 Beaver St., Salem
Spencer Riley, 18 Pawtucket Blvd., Tyngsborough
Serra Langone, 25 Brookside Ln., Burlington
Devin Little, 22 Webb St., Salem
TAG DAYS S.H.S. Class of 2012 , July 31, 2011
Salem Legion Baseball, June 25 & 26, 2011
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Ref. to the Comm. on Ord., VOTED
Licenses & Legal Affairs
The Following Licenses:
TAXI OPERATORS Timothy Keane, 42 Buffum St. #2, Salem
Elliott Eflin, 461 Lowell St., Peabody
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Denied Voted
Request from Timothy Keane 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
PETITIONS
Request from Elliott Eflin 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:
Caruso Corporation, 320 Charger St., Revere
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Granted Voted
The Following Claim:
Patricia Kosian, 7 Forrester St. #2, Salem
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Refer to Comm. on Ord.,
Licenses & Legal Affairs Voted
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
On the motion of COUNCILLOR the meeting adjourned at P.M.
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