“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,
June 23, 2011 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of
this meeting was posted on June 16, 2011 at 5:29 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
Mayor’s reappointment of Kerri Carlton, 136 Leslie Rd., Rowley to serve as a Constable with a term to expire on June 8, 2014
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Received & Filed VOTED
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Transfer of $31,892.98 from “Human Resources – Collective Bargaining Reserve” to “Police Professional Development”
Councillor McCarthy Move Approval Voted
Appropriation of $26,562.62 in the “Retirement Stabilization Fund – Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account for the retirement of the following School Dept. employees:
Elaine Pare School Dept. $16,641.02
Cynthia Manning School Dept. $9,921.60
Councillor Suspension of Rules Councillor Object
Ref. to Committee on Administration Adopted
& Finance under the rules
Appropriation of $13,804.30 in the “Retirement Stabilization Fund – Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account for the retirement of Linda Dinisman employee of the School Dept.
Councillor Suspension of Rules Councillor Object
Ref. to Committee on Administration Adopted
& Finance under the rules
Transfer of $9,500.37 from various Inspectional Services accounts to cover utility bill payments for remainder of fiscal year.
Printing to Oil Heat 925.00
DEP fees to Electricity 3,000.00
DEP fees to Telephone 4,625,37
Contracted Serv. to Telephone 950.00
Councillor McCarthy Moved Approval Voted
Appropriation of $7,788.93 from “Retained Earnings – Water Fund” to “Public Services – Vehicle Parts/Repairs”
Councillor Suspension of Rules Councillor Object
Ref. to Committee on Administration Adopted
& Finance under the rules
Appropriation of $7,788.92 from “Retained Earnings – Sewer Fund” to “Public Services – Vehicle Parts/Repairs”
Councillor Suspension of Rules Councillor Object
Ref. to Committee on Administration Adopted
& Finance under the rules
ORDER: To accept total donation of $6,750.00 for the Salem Police Department Summer Camp Donation Fund from the following:
E.M.R. Drywall, Inc. 250.00
City of Lynn 3,000.00
D.A.R.E. Mass Inc. 2,500.00
Peabody Police Benevolent 1,000.00
Councillor Moved Adopted Voted
MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE
NONE
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor McCarthy
ORDER: That the Year to Date Budget Report dated May 31, 2011 be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR McCarthy Moved Approval Voted
Councillor Ryan
ORDER: That the Committee of the Whole meet with Lisa Abbate for a presentation on a study by the Brattle Group regarding the Salem Power Plant closing and what clean up aspects they can be held accountable for.
Action contemplated
Councillor Ryan Moved Approval Voted
Councillor Ryan
ORDER: Pricing recommendations from the Parking Study Working Group for the Parking Garages be approved.
Action contemplated
Councillor Moved Approval Voted
Councillor O’Keefe
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic, Handicap Parking in front of #26 Belleau Road.
Action contemplated
Councillor O’Keefe Moved 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
LICENSES
PUBLIC GUIDES Joanne Marie Wolf Tail “Rhiannon”, 370 Main St., Gloucester
Colleen O’Toole, 7 Union St., Salem
TAG DAYS S.H.S. Girls Soccer, September 25, 2011 and October 16, 2011
Disabled American Veterans, November 4, 5, and 6th, 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 Committee of the Whole regarding an Ordinance amending Ch. 2 Sec. 502 regarding separate vote by Council for any tax increase up to 2 ½ % has considered said matter and would recommend approval with the following additional language and that the matter be sent to the City Solicitor for language for first passage
- The City Council shall approve on or before the first Council meeting in February annually, by a separate majority vote.
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Sargent offered the following report for the Committee on Community & Economic Development regarding the location and installation of a plaque commemorating the birthplace of General Glover has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee.
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR Sargent offered the following report for the Committee on Community & Economic Development regarding naming an intersection as “Major General Steven Abbot Square” has considered said matter and would recommend that the City Solicitor draft the legal language necessary for the Council order and that it be located at the corner of Brown and New Liberty Streets. This corner will be dedicated Major General Steven Abbott Square.
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 & Environment co-posted with Committee of the Whole regarding the status of proposed gas station located at 111 North Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the meeting be continued June 27, 2011 at 6:30 P.M.
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 co-posted with Committee of the Whole regarding the status of the Harbormaster’s position has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in 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 establishing a parking and traffic commission has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in 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 recommendation has considered said matter and would recommend that it be approved as amended by deleting Sunday meter enforcement and meter enforcement Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM only.
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 Traffic Ordinance amendments relative to the Comprehensive Parking Plan recommendation has considered said matter and would recommend first passage as amended by deleting Sunday meter enforcement and meter enforcement Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM only.
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 a Public Hearing for the purpose of discussing making South Pine Street a one-way has considered said matter and would recommend that there be a trial period of 180 days as a one-way.
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole regarding taxi fare increase has considered said matter and would recommend (meeting held after agenda deadline action unknown)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - BUDGET
Councillor McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance
Accept the report Voted
Mayor
Personnel $269,953.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 90,000.00
Total $359,953.00 Voted
City Council
Personnel $119,700.00
Non Personnel Expenses $52,627.00
Total $172,327.00 Voted
City Clerk
Personnel $251,256.00
Non Personnel Expenses $7,000.00
Total $258,256.00 Voted
Elections & Registration
Personnel $97,166.00
Non Personnel Expenses $50,100.00
Total $147,266.00 Voted
Assessing
Personnel $253,055.00
Non Personnel Expenses $26,177.00
Total $279,232.00 Voted
Collector
Personnel $199,412.00
Non Personnel Expenses $6,500.00
Total $205,912.00 Voted
Data Processing
Information Technology/GIS
Personnel $153,550.00* (cut 6,107.00)
Non personnel Expenses $31,225.00
$184,775.00
Fixed Costs $322,140.00
Total $506,915.00 Voted
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Finance Department
Personnel $243,986.00
Non Personnel Expenses $40,700.00
Total $284,686.00 Voted
Parking Department
Personnel $547,642.00
Non Personnel Expenses $161,100.00
Total $708,742.00 Voted
Purchasing Dept.
Personnel $100,032.00
Non Personnel Expenses $17,900.00
Total $117,932.00
Fixed Costs $51,254.00
Total $169,186.00
Voted
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Treasurer
Personnel $158,842.00
Non Personnel Expenses $58,310.00
Total $217,152.00
Debt Service $6,641,058.00
Short Term Debt. $35,000.00
Assessments
NSRS/Charter/Choice $1,601,211.00
State Assessment
Expenses $6,761,693.00
Contributory Retirement
Personnel Services $8,765,223.00
Non Contributory Retirement $87,675.00
Medicare
Personnel Services $768,282.00
Municipal Insurance
Non Personnel Expenses $305,000.00
Total $25,182,294.00
Voted
Solicitor-Licensing
Personnel $209,542.00
Non Personnel Expenses $58,400.00
Total $267,942.00 Voted
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Human Resources
Personnel $222,866.00
Non Personnel Expenses $29,950.00
Total $252,816.00
Workmen’s Comp-Personnel $445,000.00
Unemployment Comp-Personnel $250,000.00
Group Insurance-Personnel $11,276,999.00
Total $12,224,815.00 Voted
Fire Department
Personnel $6,886,746.00
Non Personnel Expenses $374,064.00
Total $7,260,810.00 Voted
Police Department
Personnel $7,424,200.00
Non Personnel Expenses $482,145.00
Total $7,906,345.00 Voted
Harbormaster
Personnel $159,481.00
Non Personnel Expenses $43,730.00
Total $203,211.00 Voted
Public Property
Inspectional Services
Building, Plumbing, Gas
Inspector
Personnel $299,951.00
Non Personnel Expenses $24,700.00
Total $324,651.00
Zoning of Appeals
Personnel $3,000.00
Non Personnel Expenses $550.00
Total $3,550.00
Public Property
Fixed Costs $685,885.00
Total $1,014,086.00 Voted
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Health Dept.
Personnel $344,000.00
Non Personnel Expenses $19,600.00
Total $363,600.00 Voted
Electrical Dept.
Personnel $261,218.00
Non Personnel Expenses $772,000.00
Total $1,033,218.00 Voted
Planning Dept.
Personnel $206,290.00* (cut 50,000)
Non Personnel Expenses $7,275.00
Total $213,565.00
Conservation Commission
Personnel $25,056.00
Non Personnel Expenses $425.00
Total $25,481.00
Planning Board
Personnel $23,931.00
Non Personnel Expenses $3,000.00
Total $26,931.00
Market & Tourist Commission
Non Personnel Expenses $196,375.00
Historical Commission
Personnel $8,066.00
Non Personnel Expenses $1,030.00
Total $9,096.00
TOTAL $471,448.00 Voted
Public Services Dept.
Public Services
Personnel $1,515,566.00
Non Personnel Expenses $523,741.00
Total $2,039,307.00
Snow & Ice
Personnel $50,000.00
Non Personnel Expenses $344,560.00
Total $394,560.00
TOTAL $2,433,867.0 Voted
Engineering
Engineering
Personnel $72,320.00
Non Personnel Expenses $5,750.00
Total $78,070.00
Total $78,070.00 Voted
Recreation & Community Services Division
Recreation
Personnel $335,754.00
Non Personnel Expenses $151,610.00
Total $487,364.00
Golf Course
Personnel $262,706.00
Non Personnel Expenses $99,500.00
Total $362,206.00
Witch House
Personnel $74,066.00
Non Personnel Expenses $64,280.00
Total $138,346.00
Winter Island
Personnel $114,047.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 49,500.00
Total $163,547.00
Total $1,151,463.00 Voted
Council on Aging
Personnel $242,267.00
Non Personnel Expenses $30,100.00
Total $272,367.00
Voted
Library
Personnel $842,778.00* (cut 27,009.00)
Non Personnel Expenses $288,028.00
$1,157,815.00
Total $1,157,815.00 Voted
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Veterans Services
Personnel $73,543.00
Non Personnel Expenses $210,700.00
$284,243.00
Total $284,243.00 Voted
School Dept.
Administrative & Expenses
Total $48,886,000.00
Voted
BUDGET TRANSFERS OUT OF GENERAL FUND
Total $1,364,000.00
VOTED
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SEWER ENTERPRISE
Public Services Sewer
Personnel $254,827.00
Expenses $175,219.00
Total $430,046.00
Engineer
Personnel $178,687.00
Non Personnel Expenses $187,200.00
Total $356,887.00
Treasurer
Debt Services $166,125.00
Short Term Debt --
Sewer Assessment SESD $6,140,989.00
Insurance Deductibles $5,000.00
TOTAL SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND: $7,108,047.00
RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
- Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail
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WATER ENTERPRISE
Public Services
Personnel $270,941.00
Non Personnel Expenses $197,263.00
Total $468,204.00
Engineering
Personnel $178,687.00
Non Personnel Expenses $348,845.00
Total $527,532.00
Treasurer
Water Long Term Debt $1,130,050.00
Water Short Term Debt --
SBWSB Assessment $2,403,095.00
Insurance Deductible $2,500.00
TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE FUND: $4,531,381.00
RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
C. Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail
ENGINEERING – TRASH ENTERPRISE
Trash Enterprise
Personnel $32,990.00
Non personnel Expenses $2,706,991.00
Total $2,739,981.00
TOTAL TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND: $2,739,981.00
RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
C. Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail
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Total Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011: $______________________
RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
- Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
Communication from Chief Paul Tucker of the Police Department informing the Council of eligibility for FY2011 Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $10,615.00
Councillor Moved Receive & File Voted
PETITIONS
Request from residents of Crescent Drive and Witchcraft Rd. to hold a block party on Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 11:00 A.M. to Midnight with a rain date of Sunday, August 21, 2011
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Ryan Moved Granted Voted
The Following Licenses:
PUBLIC GUIDES Seth Kanner-Mascolo, 40 English St. #2, Salem
Thomas Raeber, 31 Chestnut St. #2, Gloucester
Amanda Tarver, 29 Raymond Rd., Salem
Aaron Magee, 1 Harbor St. #5, Salem
James Donaher, 18 Freeman Rd., Salem
David Gordon, 50 St. Peter St. #300, Salem
Sasha Kraichnan, 150 Pleasant St. #2, Marblehead
Sarah Horwitz, 60 Phillips St. #1, Boston
SEAWORM Jose Bettencourt, 54 Fulton St., Peabody
TAG DAY S.H.S. Football Boosters, July 30, 2011, Aug. 27, 2011 & Oct. 30, 2011
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Ref. to the Comm. on Ord., VOTED
Licenses & Legal Affairs
The Following Claims:
Ellen Soares, 54 Redington St. #5, Swampscott
Elizabeth Paquin, 13 Ocean Ter. #3, Salem
Scott O’Meara, 5 Porter Rd. A-3, Andover
Jennifer Close, 24 Highland Ave., Groveland
Kathi Crosby, 10 Hillview Dr., Groveland
William Griffith, 27 N. Shetland Rd., Danvers
Daniel Igo, 41 Washington Sq. N. #3, Salem
Elaine Schubert, 405 Lynnfield St., Peabody
Steve Smith, 30 Charter St., #1, Exeter, NH
Richard Smith, 375 Lafayette St. #3, Salem
Donna & Paul Moynihan, 18 Wisteria St., Salem
Action contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Refer to Comm. on Ord.,
Licenses & Legal Affairs Voted
The Following Bonds
SIGNS: All Creatures Veterinery, 20 Commercial St., Salem
Action Contemplated
COUNCILLOR Moved Refer to Comm. on Ord.,
Licenses & Legal Affairs & Ret. Appvd Voted
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SECOND PASSAGE - BOND ORDER in the amount of $4,022,500.00 for City of Salem Capital Improvement Projects
Councillor Moved adoption for second and final passage by roll call vote
YEAS NAYS ABSENT
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SECOND PASSAGE – Ordinance amending Traffic, Handicap Parking, Limited Time, Ocean Avenue West
Councillor Pelletier Moved second and final passage Voted
SECOND PASSAGE – Ordinance amending Traffic, Handicap Parking, Limited Time, Essex Street
Councillor Sosnowski Moved second and final passage Voted
SECOND PASSAGE – Ordinance amending Traffic, Handicap Parking, Limited Time, Irving Street
Councillor Prevey Moved second and final passage Voted
SECOND PASSAGE – Ordinance amending compensation of the School Committee Chapter 2, Section 2-956
Councillor Lovely Moved second and final passage Voted
On the motion of COUNCILLOR the meeting adjourned at P.M.
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