A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on June 21, 2002 at 9:03 A.M.
All Councillors were present.
Council President Regina R. Flynn presided.
Councillor Furey moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It was so voted.
President Flynn requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
#453 – APPT. PAUL DURAND TO PLANNING BOARD
The Mayor’s appointment of Paul R. Durand to serve as a member of the Planning Board for a term to expire May 1, 2007, was confirmed under suspension of the rules, by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillor Chuber requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules to allow Mr. Durand to speak.
Councillor O’Leary moved that a letter and City Seal be sent to Mr. Vinson. It was so voted.
#454 – REAPPT. CONSTABLE
The Mayor’s reappointment of Richard J. Cox, 40R Highland Avenue, as a Constable for a term to expire June 11, 2005, was received and filed.
#455 – BOND ORDER – APPR. $235,925.00 FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS OF CARLTON SCHOOL PROJECT
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted for first passage, under suspension of the rules, by a unanimous roll cal vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent, and referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($235,925.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of paying additional costs of adding to, renovating, reconstructing, making extraordinary repairs to and equipping the Carlton School, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and that to raise this appropriation, the City Treasurer, with the Approval of the Mayor, is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($235,925.00), under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 3 and Clause 3A and Chapter 70B of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the city therefore.
#456 – APPR. SCHOOL DEPARTMEWNT SPECIAL ED TUITION
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation Free Cash” Account to the “School Department Tuition SPED) Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#457 – APPR. TREASURER NORTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Two Dollars ($23,942.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for appropriation Free Cash” Account to the “Treasurer Assessment North Shore Regional School” Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#458 – TRANS. TREASURER MEDICARE
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted. Councillor O’Leary was recorded as opposed.
ORDERED: That the sum of Eighty Three Thousand One Hundred Twenty Dollars and eighty-seven cents ($83,120.87) is hereby transferred from the “Treasurer Contributory Retirement Personnel” Account to the “Treasurer Medicare” Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#459 – TRANS. TREAUSRER MEDICARE
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted. Councillor O’Leary was recorded as opposed.
ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand Nineteen dollars and thirteen cents ($4,019.13) is hereby transferred from the “Treasurer Non-Contributory Retirement Personnel” Account to the “Treasurer-Medicare Account” in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#460 – ORDINANCE AMENDING ELECTRICAL FEES
An Ordinance was received from the Mayor, submitting an amendment to the Electrical Department fee schedule. The Ordinance was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
#461 – EASEMENT WITH MASS. ELECTRIC FOR FREDERICK STREET AND PURITAN ROAD FOR WITCHCRAFT HEIGHTS SCHOOL PROJECT
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by a unanimous roll cal vote.
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) for the perpetual right and easement to install, construct, reconstruct, repair, replace, add to, maintain and operate for transmission of high and low voltage electric current for the transmission of intelligence, an “Underground Electric Distribution System” located in, through, under, over, across and upon a parcel of land situated on the easterly side of Frederick Street and the westerly side of Puritan Road to provide electrical service for the Witchcraft Elementary School.
#462 – APPR. PARK & RECREATION DEPT. RETIREMENT ANTICIPATION
The following Order was received from the Mayor after the deadline of Tuesday Noon. Councillor Lovely requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules, to allow the matter to come before the Council.
The following Order, recommended by the mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eight-four Dollars and Sixty Cents ($35,884.60) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Free Cash” Account to the Park and Recreation Department Retirement Anticipation” Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#463 – APPR. POLICE DEPARTMENT SALARIES
The following Order was received from the Mayor after the deadline of Tuesday Noon. Councillor Lovely requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules, to allow the matter to come before the Council.
The following Order, recommended by the mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred sixty Eight Dollars and ninety cents ($20,868.90 is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation Free Cash” Account to the “Police Department Salaries” Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#464 – SALEM STATE COLLEGE CHEERLEADERS TAG DAY
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the enclosed application for a Tag Day License from the Salem State College Cheerleaders for June 30, July 14 and 28, 2002, be approved.
#465 – ORDINANCE AMENDING NOISE CONTROL, OPERATION OF LANDSCAPING TOOLS
Councillor Bencal introduced the following Ordinance, which was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
In the year two thousand and two
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Noise
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 22, Section 2 is hereby amended by adding paragraph 11 as follows:
The operation of electric and/or gas powered landscaping tools between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. Monday through Friday, and before 9:00 A.M. on Saturday and Sunday. These tools shall include, but not be limited to, lawn mowers, trimmers, tillers, and leaf blowers.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#466 – RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RECONSTRUCTION OF COLOMBIAN TOWN DUE TO COAL MINING
Councillor Chuber introduced a Resolution, supporting the reconstruction of a Colombian Town, which was destroyed due to coal mining. The Resolution was adopted.
#467 – BARDON TRIMOUNT COMMITTEE BE SET-UP TO WORK WITH AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES
Councillor Furey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services, with the advice and input of the Ward 3 Councillor, the Mayor’s Office and Planning Department set up a committee to work with Bardon Trimount (Aggregate Industries) about its operations and possible services that can be provided.
#468 – NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP USE NORTH STREET PLANNING GROUP MODEL
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: that the Committee on Community and Economic Development meet with all the neighborhood associations and the City Planner to use the model of the North River Planning group in other neighborhoods.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That representative of Main Streets in Boston be invited to talk about Urban Transportation issues and neighborhood transportation improvements.
#468 – HERITAGE DAYS COMMITTEE CARNIVAL PERMIT
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted. Councillor Lovely moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
ORDERED: That the Salem Heritage Days Committee be granted a permit to hold a carnival on July 17 through July 21, 2002, on the property of Market Basket and K Mart on Highland Avenue.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That all additional permits and inspections be obtained by the Heritage Days Committee, in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Salem Code of Ordinances, however the application fee of $100.00 shall be waived.
#470 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, CLIFF STREET
Councillor Driscoll introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and two
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Handicap Parking
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B, is hereby amended by adding the following:
“Cliff Street, in front of #44, for a distance of twenty (20) feet, Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#471 – ENGINEER REVIEW FLOODING ISSUES ON CANAL STREET
Councillor Driscoll introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Engineering Department review the chronic flooding problems on Canal Street and provide a report back to the City Council that addresses and identifies the source of the problem and the best way to proceed to prevent future flooding.
#472 – SCHOOL BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUMMARY
Councillor DeToma introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services meet with members of the School Maintenance Department and members of the Public Property Department to discuss the feasibility of an Annual School Buildings Maintenance Summary Report and Maintenance Plan, inviting Paul L’Heureux, members of the School Committee, Dr. Levine, Tom St. Pierre, and representative of Public Property Department.
#473 – SALEM WILLOWS PARK IMPROVEMENT PLANS
Councillor Sargent introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Community and Economic Development meet to discuss the plans to make improvements to the Salem Willows Park.
#474 – GRANTING CERTAIN LICENSES
Councillor O’Keefe 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 and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted.
TAXI OPERATOR Brian J. Kehoe, 431 Cabot Street, Beverly
David Reed, 464 Western Avenue, Lynn
Santo Santana, 12 Prince St. Pl., Salem
Jacgp E. Campuzano, 260 Washington St., Salem
Pam Lawry, 173 Lafayette Street, Salem
VEHICLE FOR HIRE Mass. Hysteria Tours, 90 Webb St., Salem
#475 – (#433 #434 #435 #436) – USE OF SALEM COMMON
Councillor O’Keefe 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, and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of granting requests for use of the Salem Common has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
Y.M.C.A. Boot Camp, July 8 through August 13, 2002
Iglesia Pentecostal Church, July 19 and 20, 2002
Salem Heritage Days, August 11 through 17, 2002
Sally DeAngelis Wedding, October 5, 2002
#476 – (#311) – ORDINANCE, TRAFFIC, HEAVY VEHICLES EXCLUDED, MOULTON AVENUE & FRANKLIN STREET
Councillor O’Keefe 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, and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance amending Traffic, heavy vehicles prohibited on Franklin Street and Moulton Avenue, has considered said matter and would recommend that Moulton Avenue be adopted for second and final passage.
#477 – FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGET.
Councillor Lovely 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 the fiscal year 2003 annual budget has considered said matter and would recommend that the attached orders be adopted.
Councillor Furey moved to restore $606,364.00 to the School Department Budget. The motion was adopted by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 4 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Chuber, Furey, Harvey, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Sargent, and Flynn were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Bencal DeToma, Driscoll, and Lovely were recorded as voting in the negative. Councillor Chuber moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
Councillor Chuber moved adoption of the School Department budget as amended. It was so voted by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 4 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Chuber, Furey, Harvey, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Sargent, and Flynn were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Bencal DeToma, Driscoll, and Lovely were recorded as voting in the negative.
Councillor Harvey moved to delete under Sewer, $22,000.00 for the G.I.S. position, and delete under Water $22,000.00 for the G.I.S. position. The motion to reduce the sewer budget was defeated by a roll call vote of 2 yeas, 9 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Harvey and O’Leary were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Bencal, Chuber, DeToma, Driscoll, Furey, Lovely, O’Keefe, Sargent, and Flynn were recorded as voting in the negative. Councillor Harvey withdrew his motion to delete $22,000.00 from Water.
Councillor O’Keefe left the Chamber due to a conflict of interest. The Fire Department budget was approved by a hand vote. Councillor O’Keefe returned to the Chamber.
The remainder of the budget, as recommended by the Committee, was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 yeas, 3 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Bencal, Chuber, Furey, Harvey, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Sargent, and Flynn were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors DeToma, Driscoll, and Lovely were recorded as voting in the negative.
Councillor Lovely moved for a brief recess so the Finance Director can determine the total budget. It was so voted.
The total budget of $89,262,623.00 was adopted by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 4 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Chuber, Furey, Harvey, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Sargent, and Flynn were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Bencal, DeToma, Driscoll, and Lovely were recorded as voting in the negative.
Councillor O’Leary moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
The total Water Enterprise Budget was adopted by a roll call vote of 6 yeas, 5 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Chuber, DeToma, Driscoll, Furey, Sargent, and Flynn were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Bencal, Harvey, Lovely, O’Keefe, and O’Leary were recorded as voting in the negative.
Councillor O’Leary moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
The total Sewer Enterprise Budget was adopted by a roll call vote of 6 yeas, 5 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Chuber, DeToma, Driscoll, Furey, Sargent, and Flynn were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Bencal, Harvey, Lovely, O’Keefe, and O’Leary were recorded as voting in the negative.
Councillor O’Leary moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
The Orders read as follows:
BOARD OF APPEAL
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Board of Appeal shall be as follows:
ASSESSMENTS
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under Assessments shall be as follows:
ASSESSORS
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Board of Assessors shall be as follows:
CEMETERY/SHADE TREE
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of Cemetery/Shade Tree shall be as follows:
CITY CLERK
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the City Clerk shall be as follows:
CITY COLLECTOR
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the City Collector shall be as follows:
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Conservation Commission shall be as follows:
CITY COUNCIL
ORDERED: That only the following items in the annual appropriation under the authority of the City Council shall be reduced and all others shall remain the same.
PERSONNEL SERVICES REDUCED
Salaries-full time $5,500.00
NONPERSONNEL EXPENSES
Mid-term/Inaugural 200.00
TOTAL $5,700.00
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation under the authority of the City Council shall be as follows:
COUNCIL ON AGING
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Council on Aging shall be as follows:
DATA PROCESSING
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of Data Processing (MIS) shall be as follows:
DEBT SERVICES
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under Debt Services shall be as follows:
ELECTIONS & REGISTRATIONS
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of Elections and Registrations shall be as follows:
ELECTRICAL
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of Electrical shall be as follows:
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Finance Director shall be as follows:
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Fire Department shall be as follows:
HARBORMASTER
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Harbormaster shall be as follows:
BOARD OF HEALTH
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Board of Health shall be as follows:
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Historical Commission shall be as follows:
HUMAN RESOURCES
ORDERED: That only the following items in the annual appropriation under the authority of Human Resources shall be reduced and all others shall remain the same.
PERSONNEL SERVICES REDUCED
Unemployment Compensation $10,000.00
TOTAL $10,000.00
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of Human Resources shall be as follows:
LIBRARY
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Library shall be as follows:
LICENSING BOARD
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Licensing Board shall be as follows:
MARKET & TOURIST COMMISSION
ORDERED: That The Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Market and Tourist Commission shall be as follows:
MAYOR
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Mayor shall be as follows:
PARK & RECREATION
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of Park & Recreation shall be as follows:
PARKING DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Parking Department shall be as follows:
PARKING FINES
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of Parking Fines shall be as follows:
PLANNING BOARD
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Planning Board shall be as follows:
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Planning Department shall be as follows:
POLICE
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Police Department shall be as follows:
PUBLIC PROPERTY
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of Public Property shall be as follows:
PUBLIC SERVICES
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the Authority of Public Services shall be as follows:
SEWER ENTERPRISE
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under SEWER Enterprise Funds shall be as follows:
WATER ENTERPRISE
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under WATER Enterprise Funds shall be as follows:
PURCHASING
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of Purchasing shall be as follows:
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the School Department shall be as follows:
CITY SOLICITOR
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the City Solicitor shall be as follows:
CITY TREASURER
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the City Treasurer shall be as follows:
VETERANS AGENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Veterans Agent shall be as follows:
TOTAL BUDGET
ORDERED: That the aggregate fiscal 2003 operating budget, recommended by the Mayor in the amount of $ 89,278,323.00 is hereby adopted in the amount of $89,262,623.00
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the adopted fiscal 2003 operating budget be funded from property taxes, state aid, and non-property tax revenues when the fiscal year 2003 tax rate is set.
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
ORDERED: That the Sewer Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2003 Operating Budget, recommended by the Mayor in the amount of $ 7,095,662.00 is hereby adopted in the amount of $7,095,662.00
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the adopted fiscal year 2003 Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget be funded from sewer rates, state aid, and non-sewer revenues when the fiscal year 2003 Sewer rate is set.
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
ORDERED: That the Water Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2003 Operating Budget, recommended by the Mayor in the amount of $ 2,904,402.00 is hereby adopted in the amount of $2,904,402.00.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the adopted fiscal year 2003 Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget be funded from water rates, state aid, and non-water revenues when the fiscal year 2003 Water rate is set.
#478 – (#316) – TRAFFIC AND SAFETY ISSUES AT TRADER’S WAY AND HIGHLAND AVENUE
Councillor Furey offered the following report for the Committee on Government Services. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Government Services to whom was referred the matter of safety issues on Swampscott Road, Highland Avenue and Trader’s Way has considered said matter and would recommend that a deceleration lane be made on Highland Avenue at Trader’s Way, near the Ground Round, and a deceleration lane on Highland Avenue at Swampscott Road, and further, that major traffic signal updates be done on the State Highway (Highland Avenue) from Wal-Mart to Willson Street.
#479 – (#350) – UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES ON ESSEX STREET MALL
Councillor Furey offered the following report for the Committee on Government Services. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Government Services to whom was referred the matter of unauthorized vehicular traffic on Essex Street Mall has considered said matter and would recommend that the City Planner report back to Council in writing, preferably in person, regarding any recommendations like increased Police enforcement, bike patrols, moped use, bike use, etc., that may infringe on public and pedestrian safety. We request the City Planner make any recommendations by July 25, 2002.
#480 – (#419) – ADOPTION OF HOME RULE PETITION REGARDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Councillor O’Keefe 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, and Legal Affairs to whom was referred a proposed home rule petition regarding affordable housing in the City of Salem has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole, to hold a public hearing, on a date determined by the Council President.
#481 – APPROVAL OF TWO (2) RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS
A communication was received from Police Chief Robert M. St. Pierre, requesting that the City Council approve the assignment of Reserve Officers Kristian Hanson and Sean T. Gallagher, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, 268A, Section 20(b). Councillor O’Leary moved approval. It was so voted.
#482 – RED HERRING MORRIS DANCE PERFORMANCE ON ESSEX ST. MALL
The request of Red Herring Morris to use the Essex Street Mall for a dance performance on July 13, 2002, was approved.
#483 – USE OF SALEM COMMON FOR CONCERT, SCOTT HERWIG
The request of Scott Herwig to use the Salem Common for a Concert on July 13, 2002, was approved.
#484 - #486 – BLOCK PARTIES
The following Block Party requests were granted.
Friend Street, July 4, 2002 (raindate July 6, 2002)
March St. & March St. Ct., June 29, 2002 (raindate June 30, 2002)
Warren Street, July 20, 2002, (raindate July 21, 2002)
#487 - #488 – LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
Taxi Operator Claudia Chalifour, 119 Nahant St., Lynn
Willie Jones, III, 26 Chase St., Lynn
Second Hand R.A. DiFillipo Antiques, 131 Essex St., Salem
Valuable
#489 - #490 – DRAINLAYER/CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSE
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator License was granted.
R. DiLisio Co., Inc., 113 Lafayette St., Lynn
#491 - #492 – CLAIMS
The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
Attorney Thomas C. O’Keefe for Toni Alves, 180 West Central St. Natick
Henry G. Boucher, 17 Dalton Parkway, Salem
#493 - #494 – BONDS
The following bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
DRAINLAYER R. DiLisio Co., Inc., 113 Lafayette Street, Lynn
CONSTABLE Richard J. Cox, 40R Highland Avenue, Salem
(#426) – ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARY OF MAYOR, REDUCE TO $80,000.00
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending the Salary of the Mayor, to reduce the salary to $80,000.00 effective July 1, 2002, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage by a roll call vote of 8 yeas, 3 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Bencal, Chuber, Harvey, Lovely, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Sargent, and Flynn were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors DeToma, Driscoll, and Furey were recorded as voting in the negative.
Councillor O’Leary moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
(#231) – ORDINANCE, TRAFFIC, SEC. 75, RESIDENT PARKING, OAK ST. AND FRIEND STREET
The matter of second and final passage of an ordinance amending Traffic, Resident Sticker Parking on Oak Street and Friend Street, was then taken up.
Councillor Bencal amended Oak Street, east side to #5 and west side to #18. It was so voted.
The Ordinance was adopted as amended so that it shall now read as follows:
In the year two thousand and two
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Resident Sticker Parking
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 75, is hereby amended by adding the following:
Establish Zone F, Color White
Oak Street, east side to #5 and west side to #18
Friend Street, westerly side, from Mason to #8 Friend Street
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
(#421) – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, SEC. 74, TOW ZONE, JEFFERSON AVENUE
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Tow Zone on Jefferson Avenue, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#422) – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, SEC. 51B, DERBY ST. & UNION ST.
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Parking Prohibited certain times, Derby Street and Union Street, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor Furey, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
ATTEST: DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW
CITY CLERK
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