A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on October 4, 2002 at 2:56 P.M.
All Councillors were present.
Council President Regina R. Flynn presided.
Councillor Chuber 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.
President Flynn made three brief announcements:
1. Due to the City Hall renovations, City Hall will close at 12:00 Noon on Friday.
2. A show is being premiered on Home and Garden Television, called “Historic Homes of Salem”
3. Reminder that the Halloween Opening ceremonies Parade will begin Friday evening at 7:00 P.M.
#618 – APPT. FRANK CLOUCHER TO COUNCIL ON AGING, AND MAYOR’S APPT. OF MR. CLOUCHER AS CHAIRMAN
The Mayor’s reappointment of Frank Cloucher as a member of the Council on Aging for a term to expire October 10, 2005, and his appointment as Chairman of the Board, was confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
#619 - #622 – REAPPT. CONSTABLES
The Mayor’s reappointment of the following Constables for terms as designated, was received and filed.
Cynthia Bourgault, 19 Belleau Rd., term expires October 10, 2004
James Cameron, 588 Main St., Somerset, term expires October 10, 2003
Bruce Hall, 282 Washington St., Peabody, term expires October 10, 2005
James Russell, 82 Lowell St., Peabody, term expires October 8, 2005
#623 – APPR. PARK AND RECREATION RENTAL/LEASE
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Golf Course Receipts Reserved” Account to the “Park and Recreation Rental Lease” Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#624 – APPR. PARK AND RECREATION TELEPHONE
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved Golf Course” Account to the “Park and Recreation Telephone” Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#625 – APPR. WINTER ISLAND STORE INVENTORY
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the ‘Receipts Reserved Witch House” Account to the “Winter island Store Inventory” account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#626 – TRANS. OPEN SPACE SALARIES AND OPEN SPACE SEASONAL SALARIES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-three thousand six hundred ($23,600.00) Dollars is hereby transferred from the Park and Recreation Salary Account to the Open Space Department Salary Account and further that the sum of Six Thousand ($6,000.00) dollars is hereby transferred from the Park and Recreation Department Seasonal Salary Account to the Open Space Department Seasonal Salary Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#627 – DONATION OF PAINTING FROM OSGOOD PAINTING COMPANY FOR CITY HALL RESTORATION
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted. Councillor O’Leary was recorded as opposed.
ORDERED: That the City of Salem hereby accepts the following donation to the City Hall Restoration effort:
Osgood Parking Co., Interior Painting, Main Downstairs hallway, estimated value: $2,000.00.
#628 – COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEET TO DISCUSS PROPERTY VALUATION REDUCTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee of the Whole meet with Representative Brad Hill of Ipswich and the Boxford Tax Relief Committee, to discuss the potential of Salem adopting a 20% Valuation Reduction for senior citizens 65 years of age or older who meet certain criteria.
#629 – GOVERNMENT SERVICES MEET TO DISCUSS THE LOCATION OF TELEPHONE AND ELECTRICAL POLES ON SIDEWALKS, AND IMPEDING PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Planning Department and the Commission of Disabilities be invited to meet with the Committee on Government Services to discuss the placement of poles on sidewalks and the policy for moving said poles, when they interfere with pedestrian and wheelchair access. And further, that Massachusetts Electric be invited to attend and participate.
#630 – HOLIDAY CONSTRUCTION FOR WITCHCRAFT HEIGHTS SCHOOL, COLUMBUS DAY
Councillor O’Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the attached request from T.L.T. Construction, to work on Columbus Day, Monday, October 14, 2002 at the Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, be approved.
#631 - HOLIDAY CONSTRUCTION FOR WITCHCRAFT HEIGHTS SCHOOL, VETERANS DAY
Councillor O’Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted. Councillors O’Leary and Harvey were recorded as opposed.
ORDERED: That the attached request from T.L.T. Construction, to work on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2002 at the Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, be approved.
Councillor O’Leary assumed the Chair for President Flynn.
#632 – GOVERNMENT SERVICES MEET TO DISCUSS CONGESTION AND UNSAFE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ON OSGOOD ST.
Councillor Flynn introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services meet with the residents of Osgood Street and Captain Callahan of the Police Traffic Division, to discuss what alternatives are available to alleviate congestion and unsafe traffic situations on Osgood Street.
President Flynn resumed the Chair.
#633 – GRANTING 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:
TAG DAY S.H.S. cross Country, October 20, 2002
TAXI OPERATOR Christopher R. Bourque, 276 Albion St., Wakefield
Mohammad Ismail, 12 Pope St., Salem
Frederic D. Meister, 51 Norfolk Ave., Swampscott
#634 – (#549) – PROBLEMS WITH 911 EMERGENCY SYSTEM
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 the 911 Emergency System has considered said matter and would recommend that the Commissioner of Public Safety, James Juguga, and our State Representative J. Michael Ruane, be advised that our community is having problems with information input with Verizon and other carriers as to the relative address identification problems with the City’s enhances 911 system.
#635 – (#595) - APPR. OPEN SPACE DEPARTMENT CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
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 an appropriation of $23,164.00 for Capital Outlay Equipment Account for a ride-on lawnmower for the Open Space Department has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#636 – (#532) – ACCEPT. CH. 44, SECTION 53D, ESTABLISHING A REVOLVING FUND FOR PARK AND RECREATION PROGRAMS.
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 establishment of a recreation and park revolving account, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53D, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#637 – (#613) – USE OF SALEM COMMON FOR WEDDING
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 following request to use the Salem Common, has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted.
Jessica Keane, wedding on July 11, 2003
#638 - #639 – APPLICATIONS TO USE SALEM COMMON
The following requests to use the Salem Common, were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
Salem Y.M.C.A. BOOT CAMP, October 28 through November 21, 2002
1st Lt. Benjamin Kirk Summers for Military ceremony, November 3, 2002
#640 - #644 – LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following License applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
TAG DAY S.H.S. Ice Hockey, November 23, 2002
S.H.S. Harvard Model Congress, Nov. 30 & Dec. 14, 2002
PUBLIC GUIDE Douglas Sabin, 34 Northey St., Salem
SECOND HAND
VALUABLE Bernard’s Jewelers, 179 Essex Street, Salem
LIMOUSINE Jireh Car Service (formerly Mildred’s Transportation)
10 Prince St., Salem
#645 - #648 – DRAINLAYER/CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSES
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator license applications were granted.
The Dow Company, 154B Haverhill St., Methuen
Soil Exploration Corp., 148 Pioneer Dr., Leominster
#649 - #656 – CLAIMS
The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
Brendan Callahan, 17 Phelps St., Salem
Charles P. Jellison, 16 Highland Ave., Salem
David Mangione, 12 Harris St., Salem
Nancy Massero, 16 Rice St., Salem
Robert Nerden, 190 Bridge St., Salem
Atty. Walter Costello for Charles A. Potter, 44 St. Peter St., Salem
Thomas P. Stanton, 7 Beacon St., Malden
Atty. John Yasi for Kim Sylvester, 21 Rainbow Terr., Salem
#657 - #661 – BONDS
The following Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs and r returned approved.
CONSTABLE Cynthia Bourgault, 7 Hardy St., Salem
James Cameron, 688 Main St., Somerset
Bruce Hall, 282 Washington St., Peabody
DRAINLAYER The Dow Company, Inc., 154B Haverhill St., Methuen
Soil Exploration Corp., 148 Pioneer Dr., Leominster
(#414) – SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE AMENDING WATER RATES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Water Rates, effective 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, DeToma, Driscoll, Furey, O’Keefe, Sargent, and Flynn were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Harvey, Lovely, and O’Leary were recorded as voting in the negative.
(#415) – SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE AMENDING SEWER RATES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002.
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Sewer Rates, effective 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, DeToma, Driscoll, Furey, O’Keefe, Sargent, and Flynn were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Harvey, Lovely, and O’Leary were recorded as voting in the negative.
On the motion of Councillor Chuber, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
ATTEST: DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW
CITY CLERK
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