A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on July 10, 2008 at 5:38 P.M.
HEARINGS
ORDER: Comcast to install one conduit on Federal Street
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
HEARING CLOSED:
C. MOVED GRANTED VOTED
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appt. of Aaron Allen to serve as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term to expire on June 1, 2011.
Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appt. of Jean Harrison to serve as a member of the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire on June 1, 2011.
Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appt. of Rebecca Christie to serve as a member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on September 15, 2009.
Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appt. of Elisa Castillo to serve as a member of the Plummer Home for Boys Board of Trustees for a term to expire on June 1, 2013.
Mayor’s appt. of David Weiner to serve as a member of the Planning Board for a term to expire on July 1, 2013.
Mayor’s appt. of Michael Reiter to serve as a member of the Historic District Commission for a term to expire on July 1, 2011.
Mayor’s reappt. of the following to serve as members of the Beautification Committee with all terms to expire on July 1, 2011
Judith Wolfe, 22 Winter St., Salem
Marcia Lambert, 26 Charles St., Salem
Mary Ellen Halliwell, 81 Orchard St., Salem
Kristen Picone-Barricelli, 1 Lincoln Rd., Salem
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Mayor’s reappt. of the following to serve as members of the Bike Path Committee with both terms to expire on July 1, 2011.
Rachel Hunt, 99 Essex St., Salem
Nancy Sacchetti, 72 Washington Sq. East, Salem
Mayor’s reappt. of John Walsh to serve as a member of the Parking Board for a term to expire on July 1, 2009.
Mayor’s reappt. of Laurie Bellin to serve as a member of the Historic District Commission for a term to expire on July 1, 2011.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $55,810.00 from the “Retirement Stabilization Fund – Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” to be expended for the retirement buyback for the School Department
Transfer of $267,954.42 from a list of various accounts to a list of various accounts.
Transfer of $16,300.00 from “Receipts Reserved – Harbormaster” to the “Harbormaster – Vehicle Repair”
Transfer of $8,166.11 from “Retained Earnings – Water Fund” to “Engineering Water – FT Salary”
Transfer of $8,166.11 from “Retained Earnings – Sewer Fund” to “Engineering Sewer – FT Salary”
Transfer of $7,952.56 from “Receipts Reserved – Golf Course” to various Group Insurance lines
Transfer of $5,347.91 from “Receipts Reserved – Harbormaster” to various Group Insurance lines
Transfer of $210.00 from “Receipts Reserved – Witch House” to various Group Insurance lines
ORDER: That the City Council Authorize the submission of Statement of Interest forms to the Mass. School Building Authority for future funding of school projects at the Collins Middle School.
ORDER: That the City Council Authorize the submission of Statement of Interest forms to the Mass. School Building Authority for future funding of school projects at the Saltonstall School.
ORDERED: An Act authorizing the City of Salem to issue additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to Arcari Restaurant Group located at 163-189 Washington Street.
ORDER: To accept donations totaling $8,650.00 from the following sponsors of the 4th of July events:
CityView Trolley Tours
20th Century Fox Film Corp.
Peabody Essex Museum
Northside Carting
Charing Cross Realty Trust
Pickering Wharf Realty Trust
ORDER: That the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to execute a five-year contract for photocopy machines and supplies.
MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE
NONE
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
C. offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
C. offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
NONE
PETITIONS
Petition from National Grid to install two conduits on Harbor View Terrace
HEARING ORDERED SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
Request from Burger King, Highland Avenue, for extended hours of operation
Request from Paul Boudreau and Dan Shuman, Witches Cup organizers for use of streets surrounding the Common Area to hold a bike race on August 13, 2008
Request from residents of Rice Street to hold a block party on July 26, 2008 from 3:00 P.M. to Midnight with a rain date of August 2, 2008.
Request from residents of Witchcraft Road and Lower Crescent Drive to hold a block party on August 16, 2008 from 10:00 A.M. to Midnight with a rain date of August 17, 2008.
Request from residents of Maple Street to hold a block party on August 30, 2008 from 11:00 A.M. to Midnight with a rain date of August 31, 2008.
The Following Licenses:
LIMOUSINE Finix Car Service, 76 Lafayette St., Salem (1)
PUBLIC GUIDES Alicia Diozzi, 40 English St., Salem
Roger Watras, 104 Pembroke St., Boston
Robert Littwin, 28 Chestnut St., Melrose
TAXI OPERATORS Peter Lang, 322 Old Pillings Pond Rd., Lynnfield
Jose Nunez, 24 Ward St., #1, Salem
James Donaher, 18 Freeman Rd., Salem
Robert Berzon, 135 Grove St., Melrose
Robert Martinez, 11R Union St., Beverly
Thomas Clocher, 114 North St., Salem
Sean McKinnon, 8 BayView Ave., Danvers
VEHICLE FOR HIRE Christopher Lonergan, 116 Lafayette St., Salem
(OPERATORS ONLY) Nicholas Albury, 11 Beach Ave., Salem
Nicole DeHaven, 6 Atlantic Ave., Beverly
Allison Christiansen, 15 Pope St., Salem
Joseph Rhodes, 38 Buffum St., Salem
Timothy Hutchinson, 4 Conant St., Salem
The Following Drainlayer / Contract Operator License:
Church Landscape Construction, 15 Lindsey St., Marblehead
The Following Claims:
Cara Guilbert, 2 Fox Run Drive, Haverhill
Uchenna Ndugba, 44 Harbor St., Salem
Domenico Fabiano, 36 Clifton Ave.,Marblehead
The Following Bonds:
DRAINLAYER Church Landscape Construction, 15 Lindsey St., Marblehead
SIGN Seed Stitch, 21 Front St., Salem
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE amending Traffic Ch. 42, Section 57A, Parking Time Limited, Boston Street
SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE amending Traffic Ch. 42, Section 57A, Parking Time Limited, Bridge Street
SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE amending Ch. 2, Article III, relative to City Council Budget Analyst
SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE amending Ch. 46, Section 230, relative to Sewer use Charges
SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE amending Ch. 46, Section 66, relative to Water use Charges
On the motion of C. the meeting adjourned at P.M.
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