A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on April 5, 2001 at 2:48 P.M.
Councillor LaCava was absent.
Council President Joan B. Lovely presided.
Councillor Flynn moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It was so voted.
President Lovely requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
#213 - APPT. JAMES B. HACKER, DIRECTOR PARKING DEPARTMENT
The Mayor's appointment of James B. Hacker as Executive Director of the Parking Department for a term to expire January 31, 2002, was confirmed under suspension of the rules, by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Sargent, O'Leary, O'Keefe, Hayes, Harvey, Furey, Flynn, Driscoll, DeToma, and Lovely were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor LaCava was absent.
Councillor O'Leary requested and received unanimous consent to allow Mr. Hacker to speak.
Councillor O'Leary moved that a letter and City Seal be sent to Mr. Richard LaPointe, former Parking Director. It was so voted.
#214 - #216 - CONSTABLES
The Mayor's appointment and reappointment of the following Constables was received and filed.
Bruce S. Hall, 282 Washington Street, Salem
Donald Lombardi, 1 Ledgewood Road, Manchester
Paul L. Scott, 67 Rainbow Terrace, Salem
#217 - APPR. CAPITAL OUTLAY TO PARK AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Fifty Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($50,625.00) is hereby appropriated to the "Capital Outlay - Equipment" Account to be expended to purchase a large grass cutter for the Park and Recreation Department in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#218 - APPR. PARK & RECREATION EXPENSES (SOUVENIRS)
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the "Receipts Reserved - Witch House" Account to the following Park and Recreation Accounts:
"Golf Course - Souvenirs" (16512-5581) $10,000.00
"Witch House - Souvenirs" (16522-5581) $10,000.00
"Winter Island - Store Inventory" (16992-5440) $10,000.00
in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#219 - PERPETUAL GRANT OF EASEMENT, BOWDITCH SCHOOL ON WILLSON ST.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Sargent, O'Leary, O'Keefe, Hayes, Harvey, Furey, Flynn, Driscoll, DeToma, and Lovely were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor LaCava was absent.
ORDERED: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a perpetual Grant of Easement going from the City of Salem to the Massachusetts Electric Company for consideration of One Dollar ($ 1.00) to install, construct, reconstruct, repair, replace, add to, maintain and operate for the transmission of high and low voltage electric current for the transmission of intelligence, an "Underground Electric Distribution System" and transformer to support the Bowditch School at 77 Wilson Street, Salem, Massachusetts.
#220 - PURCHASING AGENT DISPOSE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, FOUR STORAGE SAFES (VAULTS)
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Sargent, O'Leary, O'Keefe, Hayes, Harvey, Furey, Flynn, Driscoll, DeToma, and Lovely were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor LaCava was absent.
ORDERED: That four safes located at One Salem Green, two in the Treasurer's Department, one in the Building Department and one in the Parking Department, are hereby declared surplus city property and be it further ORDERED: That the Purchasing Agent be hereby authorized to dispose of the four safes through the Bid Process.
#221 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARY, GIS ADMINISTRATOR, CLERK BOARD OF ASSESSORS, ECONOMIC PLANNER, UPGRADE PARK & RECREATION SUPT.
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
In the year two thousand and one
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to the Salary and Classification of Certain Employees of the City of Salem
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 2, Section 2-52 is hereby amended as follows:
1) Insert the position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Administrator within Job Grade 15;
2) Insert the position of Clerk - Board of Assessors within the list of Stipends at an annual stipend not to exceed $1,600;
3) Insert the position of Economic Development Planner within Job Grade 15; and
4) Delete the position of Superintendent of Park and Recreation within Job Grade 19 and insert the position within Job Grade 21.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#222 - AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SUBMIT CDBG APPLICATION TO HUD AND EXPEND FUNDS RECEIVED UNDER CDBG ENTITLEMENT
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Community and Economic Development.
ORDERED: That the Mayor, as the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Salem, is hereby authorized to submit the FY02 Community Development Block Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and to accept the expend funds received under the Community Development Block Grant FY02 Entitlement in the amount of $1,436,000.00
#223 - MAYOR'S APPT. OF JOSEPH WALSH AS TEMPORARY CITY PLANNER
A communication was received from the Mayor regarding the temporary appointment of Joseph Walsh as City Planner. The communication was received and filed.
#224 - MEETING WITH A T & T BROADBAND BE HELD REGARDING ETHNIC CABLE CHANNELS AND GOLF CHANNEL.
Councillor Hayes introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs meet with A.T.& T. Broadband and the City's representative to discuss the possibility of servicing ethnic residents in the city, and adding the Golf Channel to the standard cable package.
#225 - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS MAKE PRESENTATION REGARDING BUILDOUT ANALYSIS FOR CITY
Councillor Flynn introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs be invited back to the City to present again the Buildout Analysis for the City of Salem.
#226 - SALEM/BEVERLY WATER BOARD FURNISH COUNCIL WITH MALCOLM PERNIE STUDY (WENHAM LAKE)
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Salem Beverly Water Supply Board immediately send to the Salem City Council, under the Freedom of Information Act, the January, 1997 Malcolm Pernie Study that is cited in the July 1997 Malcolm Pernie Study, and that the Board immediately send to the Salem City Council, the location of the lots of land owned by said Board.
#227 - COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEET REGARDING BY-PASS ROAD AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS
Councillor Flynn, in conjunction with Councillors DeToma and O'Keefe, introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That Council meet as a Committee of the Whole to hear neighborhood concerns and comments regarding the proposed Riverway (By-pass Road).
#228 - FORMATION OF BY-PASS ROAD AD-HOC COMMITTEE
Councillor DeToma, in conjunction with Councillors Flynn and O'Keefe, introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That a Bypass Road Ad-Hoc Committee be formed to monitor the progress and design plan for Mass. Highway's Salem Bypass Road project. This Committee would serve as a legislative vehicle to address citizen, neighborhood and community concerns.
#229 - DPW DIRECTOR EVALUATE POTHOLE REPAIR, EXPLORE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES, AND RE-ESTABLISH POTHOLE HOTLINE
Councillor Hayes introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Public Works Director, Mr. Bornstein, evaluate the process of fixing potholes in the City.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That we hire a company to complete this task, or explore other opportunities, and re-establish the pothole hot-line.
#230 - USE OF SALEM COMMON BY RED HERRING MORRIS DANCE GROUP
Councillor Flynn introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the attached request from Jeff Bigler of Red Herring Morris to use the Salem Common for a dance performance on May 12, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
#231 - JOINT SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION, Y.M.C.A. AND GIRLS AND BOYS CLUBS
Councillor Driscoll in conjunction with Councillor Lovely, introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Community and Economic Development sub-committee meet with representatives of the Park and Recreation Department, Park and Recreation Commission, the Salem Y.M.C.A., and the Salem Girls and Boys Club to discuss joint summer camp opportunities
# 232 - ELECTRICIAN AND POLICE TRAFFIC REVIEW NEED FOR PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL AT PRESTON ROAD AND JEFFERSON AVE.
Councillor Driscoll introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the City Electrician and the Salem Police Traffic Division review the feasibility of installing a pedestrian signal and/or a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue/Preston -Road.
#233 - PARK AND RECREATION SUPT. UPGRADE MCGRATH PARK TENNIS COURT
Councillor O'Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Park and Recreation Superintendent upgrade the McGrath Park Tennis Court for the upcoming summer season, including painting the perimeter fence, installing a new net, and weed removal around the fence, as part of the city-wide Park Improvement Program.
#234 - PARK AND RECREATION SUPT. PAINT CARETAKERS HOME AT GALLOWS HILL PARK AND REPLACE FENCE
Councillor O'Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Park and Recreation Commission and the Superintendent of Parks, paint the caretaker's house at Gallows Hill Park on Hanson Street, and erect a new fence around the caretaker's house, as part of the city-wide Parks Improvement program.
#235 - PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT OLD POLICE STATION
Councillor Driscoll introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the attached purchase and sale agreement for the Old Salem Police Station be received and placed on file.
# 236 - GRANTING CERTAIN LICENSES
Councillor Hayes offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs to whom was referred The matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted
USE OF COMMON
Candace Walgreen, HAWC 27 Congress St., Hawc Walk, April 29, 2001
Cherie Kostel, 12 Lafayette Terr., Nahant, Wedding, July 6, 2001
TAXI OPERATORS
Carlos A. Costa, 105 Wordsworth St., Boston
Francisco Marte, 27 Union Ct., Lynn
Oscar R. Severino, 413 Boston St., Lynn
Gustavo Valencia, 832 Summer St., Lynn
#237 - (#195-#195A-#195B) - TAX INCREMENT FINANCE PLAN FOR SALEM GLASS
Councillor Driscoll offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred a proposed Tax Increment Finance Agreement for the Salem Glass Company has considered said matter and would recommend approval of the attached two Resolutions by roll call vote.
(#195A) RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTIFIED PROJECT APPLICATION OF SALEM GLASS COMPANY
The following Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Sargent, O'Leary, O'Keefe, Hayes, Harvey, Furey, Flynn, Driscoll, DeToma, and Lovely were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor LaCava was absent.
Councillor O'Leary moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
RESOLUTION 1
APPROVING CERTIFIED PROJECT APPLICATION OF
SALEM GLASS COMPANY
WHEREAS, Salem Glass Company has applied for designation as a Certified Project under the Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program created by Chapter 23A of Massachusetts General Laws;
WHEREAS, Salem Glass Company meets the minimum standards of the Economic Development Incentive Program and the local economic development goals and criteria established as part of the documents creating the Beverly & Salem Regional Economic Target Area and the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS, the proposed certified project is located at 80 Swampscott Road, Lot 77, Map 7. The legal description of this is as follows and is within the boundaries of the Salem Economic Opportunity Area:
That land situated in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, described as follows:
Lot 720 as shown on a plan entitled "Subdivision of Lot 698, Definitive Plan of Land in Salem, MA, Owner: Fafard Real Estate & Development Corp., 290 Eliot Street, Ashland, MA. 0 1 72 1, Dated: March 24, 1995; Scale I " = I 00', Updated for Land Court 10-23-95; J.J. Coffrey Associates, 24 Granton Road, Weston, MA. 02193" and filed with the Essex South District Land Registration Office as Plan II 802-54 with Certificate of Title No. #62422.
WHEREAS, the City of Salem has agreed to offer Salem Glass Company a Tax Increment Financing Agreement;
WHEREAS, Salem Glass Company will invest approximately $4,000,000 to construct a new manufacturing facility and will retain 80 jobs and create approximately 10- 1 5 new permanent, full-time jobs for residents of the Beverly & Salem Regional Economic Target Area and the City within three years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Salem City Council approves the Certified Project application of Salem Glass Company and forwards said application for certification to the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for its approval and endorsement.
Adopted this 12th dav of April, 2001 by the Salem City Council.
(#195B) - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH SALEM GLASS COMPANY
The following Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Sargent, O'Leary, O'Keefe, Hayes, Harvey, Furey, Flynn, Driscoll, DeToma, and Lovely were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor LaCava was absent.
Councillor O'Leary moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
RESOLUTION 2
AUTHORIZING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
FOR SALEM GLASS COMPANY
WHEREAS, the City of Salem is part of the area designated the Beverly & Salem Regional Economic Target Area and the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Salem has prepared a Tax Increment Financing Agreement in accordance of Chapter 40 and 751 CMR I 1.00;
WHEREAS, there is strong support for economic development and the use of Tax Increment Financing as an economic development tool to encourage business expansion and relocation to the City of Salem;
WHEREAS, there is strong support for using Tax Increment Financing to encourage the development of a manufacturing facility for Salem Glass Company at 80 Swampscott Road, Salem, Massachusetts in the Salem Economic Opportunity Area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Salem City Council that:
(1) The Tax Increment Financing Agreement be adopted as it has been substantially submitted to the City Council. A copy of said Tax Increment Financing Agreement is attached as Exhibit A, and made part of this Resolution.
(2) The area to be designated as a Tax Increment Financing Zone is:
That land situated in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts described as follows:
Lot 720 as shown on a plan entitled "Subdivision of Lot 698, Definitive Plan of Land in Salem, MA, Owner: Fafard Real Estate & Development Corp., 290 Eliot Street, Ashland, MA. 0 1 72 1, Dated: March 24, 1995; Scale I" = I 00', Updated for Land Court 10-23 -95; J.J. Coffrey Associates, 24 Granton Road, Weston, MA. 02193" and filed with the Essex South District Land Registration Office as Plan II 802-54 with Certificate of Title No. #62422.
(3) A map of the Tax Increment Financing Zone is hereby attached as Exhibit B and made a part of this Ordinance.
(4) The Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be binding on all subsequent owners of the property in the Tax Increment Financing Zone. The City of Salem reserves the right to review and renegotiate the Tax Increment Financing Agreement if the business activity ceases to be fully operational during the life of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement, as specified in the Tax Increment Financing Agreement.
(5) A copy of the adopted Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be forwarded to the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for its approval.
(6) The effective date of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be July 1, 2001 or the date which the Tax Increment Financing Agreement is approved by the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, whichever is later.
(7) The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and implement the Tax Increment Financing Agreement.
Adopted this 12 th day of April, 2001 by the Salem City Council at a regular City
Council meeting with a quorum present.
EXHIBIT A: Tax Increment Financing Agreement
EXHIBIT B: Map of Tax Increment Financing Zone
Exhibit A
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
and
SALEM GLASS COMPANY
This agreement is made the - day of April, 2001, by and between the CITY OF SALEM, a municipal corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, having a principal place of business at City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970, acting through the Mayor, Stanley J. Usovicz (hereinafter called "the CITY"), and SALEM GLASS COMPANY, a Massachusetts corporation with a principal place of business at 75 Canal Street, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970 (hereinafter collectively called "the COMPANY"). This Agreement will take effect as of July 1, 2001 (Fiscal Year 2002).
WHEREAS, the COMPANY wishes to locate a manufacturing facility on Technology Way in Salem; and
WHEREAS, the CITY is willing to grant tax concessions in return for guarantee of construction of a new manufacturing facility and employment opportunities for local workers; and
WHEREAS, the Salem City Council resolved on April 12, 2001 to allow the use of Tax lncrement Financing as a tool to encourage economic development within the Salem Economic Opportunity Area; and
WHEREAS, the Salem City Council resolved on April 12, 2001 to endorse the Tax Increment Financing Plan negotiated by the CITY and the COMPANY.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties do mutually agree as follows:
A. THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONS
I The COMPANY shall locate a manufacturing FACILITY on a certain parcel of land at 80 Swampscott Road in Salem. "The FACILITY" as used herein means a building to be constructed containing approximately 4.4 acres plus site improvements; that is, improvements to the unimproved parcel of land as of the date of this agreement.
2. During the life of this agreement, if the COMPANY decides to sell the FACILITY or the business or to otherwise transfer control of the FACILITY or business and/or operations thereof, the COMPANY shall give the CITY at least three months notice of said sale or transfer. Said notice shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Mayor, City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970.
B. THE CITY'S OBLIGATIONS
I The CITY shall grant a tax increment financing exemption to the COMPANY in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter A, Section 3E, Chapter 40, Section 59, and Chapter 59, Section 5. Said exemption shall be granted on the construction of the FACILITY. Said exemption shall be valid for a period of ten (I 0) years, beginning with fiscal year 2002 (July 1, 200 1) and ending with fiscal year 201 1. During each year of this agreement, the company will pay taxes based on the current value of the unimproved land as of the date of this agreement (the base tax bill) and on that portion of the value of the FACILITY which is not exempted under the agreement.
The exemption schedule on the value of the FACILITY works as follows: For the first two (2) years, the COMPANY will pay only the base tax bill and will be granted an exemption of I 00 percent of the full value of the FACILITY. In year three, the COMPANY will pay taxes on 12.5% of the full value of the FACILITY, plus the base tax bill. In year four, the COMPANY will pay taxes on 25% of the full value of the FACILITY, plus the base tax bill. In year five, the COMPANY will pay taxes on 37.5% of the full value of the FACILITY, plus the base tax bill. In year six, the COMPANY will pay taxes on 50% of the full value of the FACILITY, plus the base tax bill. In year seven, the COMPANY will pay taxes on 62.5% of the full value of the FACILITY, plus the base tax bill. In year eight, the COMPANY
will pay taxes on 75% of the full value of the FACILITY, plus the base tax bill. In year nine, the COMPANY will pay taxes on 87.5% of the full value of the FACILITY, plus the base tax bill. In year ten, the COMPANY will pay taxes on the full value of the FACILITY.
C. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
2. This Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be binding on all subsequent owners of the property. The City of Salem reserves the right to review and renegotiate the Tax Increment Financing Agreement if the business activity ceases to be fully operational during the life of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement.
If the COMPANY decides to expand the FACILITY at any time during the life of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement, the CITY and the COMPANY may renegotiate the Tax Increment Financing Agreement to exempt all or part of the value of the expansion from property taxes. The exact amount of that exemption will be determined at the time of expansion.
Executed as a sealed instrument on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF SALEM SALEM GLASS COWANY
Stanley J. Usovicz, Jr., Mayor James B. Miller, Vice President
#238 - (#190) - LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DICK & JUNE'S FOR GOLF COURSE CONCESSION
Councillor Driscoll offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred a license agreement to Dick and June's for the clubhouse at the Municipal Golf Course has considered said matter and would recommend approval by the full Council.
#239 - (#188) - APPR. POLICE DEPARTMENT SALARIES
Councillor Driscoll offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred an appropriation of $21,260.88 to Police full time salaries has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#240 - (#148) - BOND ORDER REFUNDING, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Councillor Driscoll offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred a bond authorization refunding has considered said matter and would recommend approval of the bond authorization refunding in the amount of $17,750.000.00.
#241 - (#192) - APPR. TELEPHONE SYSTEM AT 120 WASHINGTON STREET
Councillor Driscoll offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation. Councillor Furey was recorded as "opposed".
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the appropriation of $22,444.80 for a new telephone system at 120 Washington Street, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#242 - (#93) - SALE OF SURPLUS LAND AT 10-12 PHILLPS STREET
Councillor O'Leary offered the following report for the Committee on Community and Economic Development. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Community and Economic Development to whom was referred an Order to authorize the Mayor to execute a sale of land on Phillips Street has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#243 - CITY CLERK SUBMITTING ELECTION CALENDAR AND CHARTER REVISION CALENDAR FOR 2001
A communication from City Clerk Deborah E. Burkinshaw, submitting the Election Calendar and Charter Revision Calendar for 2001, was adopted.
#244 - (#29) - (#30) PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT RELATIVE TO BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS (TATOOS) AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CENTERS
A communication from Planning Board Chairman Walter Power, submitting the Board's recommendation regarding proposed zoning amendments relative to Body Art Establishments and Substance Abuse Centers, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
#245 - FINANCE DIRECTOR RESPONSE TO COUNCIL REGARDING P.I.L.O.T. AGREEMENTS (PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES)
A communication from Bruce Guy, Finance Director, responding to a Council Order regarding P.I.L.O.T. agreements, was received and filed.
#246 - SALEM PARTNERSHIP PRESENTATION REGARDING SEVERAL NEW PROJECTS
A communication from the Salem Partnership, to make a presentation regarding several new projects, was received and filed, and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
#247 - NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK PRESENTATION REGARDING TOBACCO CONTROL COALITION
The request of the North Shore Community Health Network to speak before the Council regarding the North Shore Tobacco Control Coalition was received and filed and referred to the Committee on Public Health, Safety, and the Environment.
#248 - LEO JODOIN REQUEST TO MEET WITH COUNCIL TO DISCUSS BY-PASS ROAD
The request of Leo Jodoin to meet with the City Council to discuss the By-Pass Road was received and filed and referred to the Committee on Government Services.
#249 - REQUEST OF CARPENTER LOCAL 26 TO BEGIN WORK AT MUSEUM PRIOR TO 8:00 A.M.
The request of Joseph O'Neil of the Carpenter Local 26, requesting that the Council approve a waiver, under the Noise Ordinance, to allow Museum construction to begin prior to 8:00 A.M., was referred to the Committee on Community and Economic Development.
#250 - REQUEST OF HAWTHORNE COMMONS TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION ON APRIL 16 HOLIDAY TO CONTINUE
The request of Ridgeside Apartments/Hawthorne Commons, for the City Council to approve a waiver, under the Noise Ordinance, to allow construction of the project at 205 Highland Avenue to continue during the Monday holiday on April 16, 2001, was granted. Councillor Harvey was recorded as "opposed".
#251 - REQUEST OF FRED VOTTA TO MEET WITH PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS FLOODING ON JEFFERSON AVE.
The request of Fred Votta to meet with the Committee on Public Health, Safety, and Environment, to discuss the flooding issues on Jefferson Avenue, was referred to the Committee on Public Health, Safety and the Environment.
#252 - USE OF SALEM COMMON BY SALEM COMMON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
The request of Michael Parr from the Salem Common Neighborhood Association to use the Salem Common for the Thursday evening summer concert series, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
#253 - USE OF SALEM COMMON BY SALEM PARTNERSHIP FOR "SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK"
The request of Lynne Montague of the Salem Main Streets Initiative of the Salem Partnership, to use the Salem Common on August 8, 2001 for Shakespeare in the Park, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
#254 - USE OF SALEM COMMON BY THE GATHERING, FOR CHILDREN'S DAY
The request of Phil Wyman of the Gathering, to use the Salem Common on October 20, 2001 for Children's Day, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
#255 - #256 - LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
TAXI OPERATOR Emmanuel Betre, 27 New Park St., Lynn
Theodore Brown, 59 Beach Street, Haverhill
Reinaldo Burgos, 22 Boston St., Salem
Kristen Giberti, 20 Lynde Street, Salem
Jose F. Gomez, 107 Congress Street, Salem
Paul Kelley, 22 Mason Street, Salem
Vincent J. Morrissey, 6 Woodland Road, Middleton
Julio C. Sanchez, 42 Harbor St., Salem
TAG DAY Salem High Girls Softball, June 9, 2001
#257 - #260 - DRAINLAYER/CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSES
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator License applications were granted.
P.A. Fiore Construction, 183 Hart Street, Beverly
Peterson Enterprise, 210 Broadway, Lynn
#261 - #270 - CLAIMS
The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
Charles & Susan Bean, 19 Fowler St., Salem
Linda Casey, 7 Carlton Street, Salem
Eric Cassie, 18 Vista Street, Boston
Paul & Marijean Halas, 21 Martin Street, Lynn
Ihor Makarushka, 10 Janus Lane, Salem
Tsutomu Naito, 320 Lafayette Street, Apt. 104, Salem
Paul Thomas Rabchenuk, 37 Glendale Road, Marblehead
Steven Schrater, 19 Auburndale Road, Marblehead
Glenn Thomas, 1B MacArthur Cir., Peabody
#271 - #277 - BONDS
The following Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
DRAINLAYER P.A. Fiore Construction co., 183 Hart St., Beverly
Peterson Enterprise, 210 Broadway, Lynn
CONSTABLE Bruce Hall, 282 Washington St., Salem
Donald Lombardi, 1 Ledgewood Road, Manchester
Paul L. Scott, 67 Rainbow Terrace, Salem
SIGN Bangkok Paradise, Inc., 90 Washington St.
S.K. Realty Trust, 9-10-12 Boston St.
On the motion of Councillor Flynn, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
ATTEST: DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW
CITY CLERK
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