Agenda City Council Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on September 4, 2008 at 6:27 P.M.
Council President Michael Sosnowski presided.
HEARINGS
ORDER: National Grid to install three conduits on Harbor View Terrace (revised from two conduits to three - same location and abutters)
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Mayor’s appt. of Andrew Meegan to serve as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term to expire September 1, 2011.
Mayor’s appt. of William Peck to serve as a member of the Bike Path Committee for a term to expire September 1, 2011.
Mayor’s appt. of Debra Lobsitz to serve as a member of the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire July 1, 2011.
Mayor’s appt. of Domingo Alvarez to serve as a member of the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a term to expire September 1, 2011
Mayor’s appt. of Joanne McCrea to serve as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term to expire September 1, 2011.
Mayor’s appt. of Jimmy Tsitsinos to serve as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire May 1, 2010.
Mayor’s reappt. of the following to serve as members of the Beautification Committee with the following terms
Thomas Moran Term to Expire: July 1, 2011
Sandra Power Term to Expire: September 1, 2011
Mayor’s reappt. of the following to serve as members of the Bike Path Committee with the following terms
Jeff Bellin Term to Expire: July 1, 2011
Dan Shuman Term to Expire: September 1, 2011
Mayor’s appts. of the following to serve as Constables
Donald Famico, 74 Proctor St., Salem Term to Expire: August 14, 2009
Ilya Kotov, 505 Paradise Rd., Swamscott Term to Expire: July 11, 2009
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appropriation of $146,605.00 from “Retirement Stabilization Fund – Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” to be expended for retirement on individuals in the School Department
Appropriation of $19,517.26 from “Retirement Stabilization Fund – Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” to be expended for retirement of individuals in the Public Services Department
Transfer of $4,500.00 from “Receipts Reserved – Salem Common” to “Park & Recreation – Ground Maintenance”
ORDER: Accept a donation of $6,925.00 from Kernwood Country Club for the purchase of a trailer for the Fire Department to store rescue equipment.
ORDER: Accept a donation of $2,500.00 from Aggregate Industries to sponsor this year’s 4th of July festivities.
ORDER: Accept a donation of $1,295.00 from 276 Highland Avenue LLC to fund beautification efforts to 276 Highland Avenue.
ORDER: Adopt Mass. General Law Chapter 44, Section 64, to allow for payment of bills incurred in excess of appropriation.
ORDER: Home Rule Petition to name the Bridge Street ByPass Road “North River Greenway.
RESOLUTION: to authorize the Mayor to submit a Public Works Economic Development grant application.
ORDINANCE amending Chapter 8, Section 8-34 (c), relative to Dog License late fee.
Mayor submitting application of Fiesta Shows for a carnival at 289 Derby Street from Oct. 20th through Nov. 2, 2008.
MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE
NONE
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs
report for the Committee on Administration and Finance
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
Communciation from the Planning Board submitting their recommendation for the proposed Zoning amendment for PUD’s.
PETITIONS
Petition from Light Tower to install one conduit on Broad Street
HEARING ORDERED SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
Petition from residents of Parlee St., Malone Dr. & Paul Ave. requesting a stop sign at Valley and Parlee St.
Request from North Shore Medical Center to hold their annual Cancer Walk and the closing of Derby and Lafayette St. on June 21, 2009
Communication from Nestor Segott, owner of Treasures Over Time (Second Hand Valuable) notifying Council of address change
The Following Licenses:
PUBLIC GUIDES John Pension, 123 Dayton St., Danvers
Paul Stream, 53 Washington Sq., Salem
Thomas Vallor, 83 Essex St., Salem
Josh DeVries, 16 Andrew St., Salem
Michael Harris, 41 Federal St., Salem
Collen White, 28 High St., Salem
TAG DAY Salem Youth Football, October 25, 2008 & November 15, 2008
The Following Licenses:
TAXI OPERATOR Yuly Brazaban, 10 Caller St., Peabody
Douglas R. Stephens, 9 Park St. #30, Beverly
Ike Silverhardt, 29 Broadway, Beverly
Genaro Roman, 26 Prince St. #4, Salem
Alycia Gray, 8 Murdock Dr., Peabody
VEHICLE FOR HIRE Historic Salem Pedicab Tours, 4 Andover St., Salem (1 Pedicab)
Owner: Joel Caron, 4 Andover St., Salem
Witch City Rickshaw, 63 Jefferson Ave., Salem (1 Pedicab)
Owner: Hugh Kerr, 63 Jefferson Ave., Salem
VEHICLE FOR HIRE Ryan McCarthy, 90 Webb St., Salem
(OPERATORS ONLY) Stephen D. Spillers, 41 Federal St., Salem
Anthony F. Taurasi III, 45 Federal St. #1, Salem
Adam Ganepy, 3 Tully Rd., Marblehead
Christopher Carmody, 139 Euclid Ave. #3, Lynn
The Following Licenses
TAXI OPERATOR Viagilio Garcia, 24 Mason St., Salem
VEHICLE FOR HIRE
(OPERATOR ONLY) Walter L. Zitano, 365 Mountain St., Revere
Request for hearing from Walter Zitano regarding his trolley operator license
The following Claims:
Nicole Eames, 28R Putnam St., Beverly
John Schneider, 38 Mansfield St. #2, Gloucester
Lorie Skolski, 52 Webb St., Salem
Mary Young, 2833 Washington Ave., St. Albans, WV
The following Constable Bonds:
Donald Famico, 74 Proctor St., Salem
Ilya Kotov, 505 Paradise Rd., Swamscott
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE amending Traffic Ch. 42, Section 50B, Handicap Parking , Limited Time, Upham Street
SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE amending Traffic Ch. 42, Section 50B, Handicap Parking, Limited Time Sutton Avenue
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