A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on September 2, 2005 at 9:41 A.M.
Councillor Furey arrived late at 7:35 P.M.
Council President Michael Bencal presided.
Councillor Corchado moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It was so voted.
President Bencal requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councillor Harvey requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules to allow Kernwood Country Club Scholarships to be awarded to the recipients.
In attendance from the Kernwood Country Club Scholarship Board members were Doug Bollen, Dough Wholley, Ed Pliner, Sarah Hayes and Councillor Harvey as Chair.
Each Scholarship was for $1,000.00.
The recipients of these scholarships were Nicholas Silva, Rebecca McCarthy, Stacey Gagnon, Mark Wood, Jessica Swenson, Jennifer Bertone, Jessica Kowalski and Renee Pelletier.
#654 - #656 – CONSTABLES
Mayor’s appt. of the following to serve as a Constable was received and filed.
Timothy M. Grimes, 5 Meadow St., Salem Term to expire: August 5, 2006
Kathleen H. Holland, 21 Winthrop Ave., Beverly Term to expire: Sept. 14, 2006
Scott R. Ruscio, 156B Bridge St., Salem Term to expire: September 3, 2006
#657 – BOND ORDER – APPR. $10,183,000.00 FOR SALEM HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS PROJECT
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 Million One Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Dollars ($10,183,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of paying additional costs of adding, to renovating, reconstructing, making extraordinary repairs to and equipping Salem High 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 Ten Million One Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Dollars ($10,183,000.00), under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7, Clauses 3 and 3A and Chapter 70B of the Massachusetts General Laws, each as amended and supplemented, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds
or notes of the City therefore.
#658 – BOND ORDER – APPR. $558,864.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING RADIO, TELEPHONE, BUILDING SECURITY AND COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPT.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent and referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance. Councillor Furey was recorded as absent.
ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Fifty-Eight Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars ($558,864.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of paying costs of purchasing equipment, the payment of costs of communications installation and for the payment of costs of computer hardware and software, all for use at the Police Station, and for the payment of all other 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 Five Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars ($558,864.00), under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 Clause 9 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue
bonds or notes of the City therefore.
#659 – APPR. $30,000.00 TO PURCHASE A NEW MOTOR FOR ENGINE FIVE FIRE DEPT.
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 to the “Capital Outlay Equipment” account (20003-5860) to be expended for the purchase of New Motor for Engine 5 for the Fire Department in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#660 – APPR. $29,253.80 TO “PUBLIC PROPERTY – RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS”
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Nine Thousand, Two Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars and Eighty Cents ($29,253.80) is hereby appropriated to the “Public Property – Renovations & repairs” account (11922-5864) to be funded by property taxes, state aid, non-property tax revenue and reserves when the FY2006 tax rate is set in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#661- APPR. $10,000.00 TO “CEMETERY – SEASONAL LABOR”
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 “Trust Fund – Perpetual Care Interest Income” account (83021-482540) to the “Cemetery – Seasonal Labor” account (13911-5118) in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#662 – PARKING FEES FOR GARAGES AND CHURCH STREET LOT FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Government Services.
ORDER That the parking fees for the Garages and Church Street lot on days as specified during the month of October shall be as follows:
Saturdays…………………………………..$15.00 per entry
Sundays…………………………………….$15.00 per entry
Monday, October 10th (Columbus day)….$15.00 per entry
Monday, October 31st after 3:00 P.M…….$15.00 per entry
And be it further Ordered that on the above mentioned days and times in October, parking shall be free for Salem residents in the Church Street lot.
#663 – COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR REGARDING THE NEW SENIOR CENTER
The following Communication was received from the Mayor. The Communication was received and filed.
To the City Council
City Hall
Salem, Massachusetts
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:
As you know, for the past several years, I have wanted to find a way to build a new Senior Center in Salem, specifically on City-owned property on Fort Avenue. In furtherance of this goal we have completed a number of studies and analyses to ensure that this is a realistic possibility and each of these studies leads to the conclusion that the Fort Avenue site is an acceptable location on which to develop a Senior Center that will be able to meet the needs of the Salem Council on Aging and all Salem seniors.
I am sure that you are aware the basic tenets of my plan, if not they are as follows:
· City offers the existing Senior Center at 5 Broad Street for redevelopment by a private developer
· City offers the Fort Avenue property for development of a Senior Center
· City requests proposals from private developers for development of a new Senior Center in accordance with the attached RFP and attached building program.
· Private developer develops a new Senior Center at a reduced cost of construction and further subsidizes the development with a some portion of the prospective profit from the condominium developed at 5 Broad Street.
In any discussion around a new Senior Center it is important to note that the Salem Council on Aging, under the able leadership of Executive Director Linda Elworthy and her hardworking staff, provides first-rate services from the existing center at 5 Broad Street. That being said, however, the challenges with meeting the needs of Salem seniors out of
this location grows greater each passing year. Thus it is my belief that the level of service could be even higher without burdening them with such an antiquated facility.
With the success of the adaptive reuse of the former Salem Police Station, the Derby Lofts Project and many other market-rate condominium developments around the City it is clear to me that the ever-increasing market value for Salem condominiums presents a real opportunity to offer the existing Senior Center at 5 Broad Street and the land that we own at Fort Avenue, to the private sector in exchange for a subsidized, long-term lease or ownership of a Senior Center at Fort Avenue.
This idea was considered some years ago but was infeasible due to a less robust real estate market. The market activity now presents a wonderful opportunity to avail us of the creativity and profit motive of the private development community.
As mentioned above, we have studied the Fort Avenue location, we have a program for a building at the site and we now have a strong enough market to entice developers, thus it is time to move this idea forward.
I have drafted a Request for Proposals (see attached) that offers 5 Broad Street to a developer in exchange for a Senior Center at Fort Avenue. Members of my administration have reviewed the document to ensure that it meets all local and state regulations. It is my plan to advertise this and to submit to the City Council the development package that results from this RFP. As such, this project will require review and approval by the Salem City Council if it is to move ahead. Further, the building at 5 Broad Street would need to be declared surplus property. Therefore, the declaration of surplus property should be undertaken at the same time that the City Council votes on a prospective developer.
You will also note that our Council on Aging Director has expressed her support of this plan and her comments have focused on the worthiness of both the site itself and the location as it relates to parking and building needs.
Today we find ourselves in Salem in a period of real estate development that is unfamiliar to those long-time observers of the Salem market. It is this market that leads me to fast track this project in an attempt to ensure that we do not miss this opportunity. I am hopeful that we can work together to meet the needs of Salem seniors and I look forward to working with you to make this project a reality.
Sincerely
Stanley J. Usovicz, Jr.
Mayor
#664 – MAYOR SUBMITTING INFORMATION FROM THE PARKING DIRECTOR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PARKING BOARD
A communication from the Mayor, which details the Parking Boards recommendations following two public meetings was referred to the Committee on Government Services.
#665 – MAYOR SUBMITTING LETTER FROM REPRESENTATIVE KEENAN REGARDING HOME RULE PETITION
A communication from the Mayor submitting a letter from Representative John Keenan regarding a Home Rule Petition regarding the establishment of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund in Salem was received and referred to the Committee on Community and Economic Development.
#666 – PLANS FOR CONSERVING OIL & GAS DUE TO EXCALATING COSTS
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the plans for conserving oil and gasoline in light of the escalating prices for petroleum be presented to the City Council by the next regular scheduled City Council meeting.
Be It Further Ordered that the Mayor submit his report to all eleven (11) City Councillors.
#667 – ELECTION ORDER – CITY ELECTION SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
Councillor O’Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts in the City at the polling places designated hereinafter on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, for the purpose of casting votes in the City Preliminary Election for the election of candidates for the following Offices:
Mayor: for the term of four years
Councillor Ward One and Six: for the term of two years
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for said meetings:
WARD ONE
PRECINCT ONE Bentley School, Memorial Drive
PRECINCT TWO Recreation Room, 27 Charter Street
WARD TWO
PRECINCT ONE Carlton School, 10 Skerry Street
PRECINCT TWO Salem Heights Recreation Room, 12 Pope Street
WARD THREE
PRECINCT ONE Council on Aging, 5 Broad Street
PRECINCT TWO Ste. Anne’s School, 9 Cleveland Street
WARD FOUR
PRECINCT ONE Endicott School, 112 Boston Street
PRECINCT TWO Princeton Crossing Community Center, 12 Heritage Drive
WARD FIVE
PRECINCT ONE Temple Shalom, Lafayette Street (front entrance)
PARCINCT TWO Community Room, Pioneer Terrace
WARD SIX
PRECINCT ONE Bates School, Liberty Hill Avenue
PRECINCT TWO Park and Recreation Dept., Mack Park
WARD SEVEN
PRECINCT ONE Fire Station, 64 Loring Avenue
PRECINCT TWO Salem State Gymnasium, Harrison Road
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the polls at said meetings be opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. and that the City Clerk be instructed to post this notice as required by law.
#668 – MEET TO DISCUSS ISSUES AT RAINBOW TERRACE
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order. Councillor Sosnowski amended to include Dalton building and Morency building. The Order was adopted as amended.
ORDERED: That the Committee of the Whole meet with the State Housing and Development Agency along with Representative Keenan, Senator Berry and the tenants of Rainbow Terrace to discuss the outstanding issues that exist there and the financing and start date of improvement project. Also to include discussion regarding the Dalton Building and Morency Building.
#669 – MEET WITH THE SELECTMENT OF SWAMPSCOTT REGARDING AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Town of Swampscott Selectmen be invited to attend the Committee on Community and Economic Development to discuss their decision to order Aggregate Industries to direct all truck traffic leaving the quarry after 5:30 P.M. to travel through Salem only; and that officials of Aggregate Industries and the Earth Removal Advisory Committee be invited to attend also.
#670 – CITY ENGINEER CONSIDER USE OF BIO-DIESEL MOTOR FUEL
Councillor O’Keefe introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That Bruce D. Thibodeau, City Engineer – Director of Public Services, consider the feasibility of the city use of Bio-diesel Motor Fuel in place of Diesel motor fuel at the City garage and advise the City Council of his findings.
#671 – MEET WITH AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES AND FIRE PREVENTION REGARDING BLASTING PROCEDURES
Councillor Pelletier and Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That Aggregate Industries be invited to attend the Committee on Community and Economic Development to discuss their blasting procedures and that Fire Prevention be invited to attend also and the Earth Removal Advisory Committee.
#672 – MAYOR FORM A TASK FORCE TO LOOK INTO WIND TURBINE
Councillor Veno, Lovely and Corchado introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to create an “Alternative and Renewable Energy Task Force” to explore the feasibility of bringing a wind turbine to Salem, and begin soliciting possible members to this task force as soon as possible. This task force should include members of the Community with knowledge of alternative and renewable energy, and be given the task of identifying key challenges and decision points, and presenting them in the form of a report to the Mayor and the City Council. Be It Further Ordered, at least one member of the City Council, named by the Council President, be a member of the task force.
#673 – CITY TAKE STEPS TO ACQUIRE THE DISTRICT COURT BUILDING
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the City immediately take any and all necessary action to acquire the District Court building and lot from the State of Massachusetts.
And that the Committee on Community and Economic Development meet and hold a public meeting to discuss uses.
#674 – COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING RE: MARLBOROUGH ROAD ISSUES
Councillor O’Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee of the Whole hold a Public Hearing regarding the Marlborough Road improvement project with the residents and the proper officials be invited to attend. And take up the impact of the DiBiasi project on Marlborough Road.
#675 – MEET WITH ASSESSOR & BOARD OF ASSESSOR RE: TAX EXEMPTIONS & CLASSIFICATION & BUDGET DEFICIT
Councillor Veno introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the City Assessor and members of the Board of Assessors be invited to appear before the City Council Committee on Administration and Finance to discuss issues relative to tax classification, and the variety of tax exemptions. And to also discuss what impact if the parking lot and school isn’t sold to cover the deficit on the Budget that was just passed.
#676 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, BECKET STREET
Councillor Corchado introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and five
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, Handicap Parking, is hereby amended by adding the following street:
In front of #14 Becket Street for a distance of twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#677 – MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVE OF MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY REGARDING LONG DELAYS FOR STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted
ORDERED: That the representative of Massachusetts Electric Company appear before the Committee on Government Services to answer concerns on the long delays for standard maintenance of issues such as broken street lamps, replacement of telephone / electric poles.
#678 – MEET WITH THE CITY ENGINEER TO DISCUSS CONTRACT FOR BARREL PICK-UP
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the attached letter to City Engineer Bruce Thibodeau, relative to contracted barrel pick-up services as outlined in the Municipal Solid Waste Contract and the Transfer Station Contract be referred to the Committee on Community and Economic Development for further review.
#679 - ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, OCEAN AVENUE
Councillor Veno introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and five
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, Handicap Parking, is hereby amended by adding the following street:
In front of #83 Ocean Avenue for a distance of twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#680 – MEET TO DISCUSS PAYMENT IN LIEU OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR BAKER’S ISLAND
Councillor Corchado introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the following Departments appear before the Committee on Administration and Finance:
Mayor’s Office, City Solicitor, Barker’s Island Trustees to discuss payment in lieu of services agreement or feasibility in creating such an agreement.
#681 – MEET REGARDING ISSUES WITH TAXI COMPANIES AND DRIVERS
Councillor Corchado introduced the following Order. Councillor Pelletier amended to include all Taxi Companies be invited. Adopted as amended.
ORDERED: That the representatives of Community Taxi appear before the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to discuss inappropriate behaviors of a their drivers.
And that all Taxi Companies be invited to attend this meeting.
#682 – MEET WITH THE SALEM/BEVERLY WATER BOARD REGARDING CAPITAL ACQUISITION PROGRAM
Councillors Bencal and Corchado introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the City’s representative to the Salem / Beverly Water Board appear before the Committee of the Whole relative to the Board’s capital acquisition program and that the City’s representative provide the City Council with a listing of all vehicles purchased by the Board for the last five years. This list shall include:
1. Type and size of vehicle 4. Current time or mileage
2. Date purchased 5. Intended use of said vehicle
3. Purchase price 6. Current status (if still owned or not) of the vehicle
#683 – REPAIR OF FIRE HYDRANTS MEET WITH DPW DIRECTOR AND FIRE CHIEF
Councillors Bencal introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Director of Public Works and the Fire Chief appear before the Committee of the Whole to discuss the current status and repair policy of the City’s fire hydrants.
#684 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING OAK STREET
Councillor Bencal introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and five
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:
In front of #3 Oak Street for a distance of twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
President Bencal resumed the chair.
#685 – MEET TO DISCUSS THE STATUS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the matter of the current Capital Improvement Plan be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance to discuss the status of said plan.
#686 – MAYOR’S OFFICE DO PEER REVIEW RE: OSBORNE HILLS REALTY TRUST PROJECT
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Mayor’s office do a peer review study on the amount of units the developer of Osborne Hills Realty Trust, Mr. Dibiasi believes he can build by right in Salem for his project and be it further ordered that the study be sent to the Planning Board, City Council and City Planner within 30 days.
#687 – MEET TO DISCUSS INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT INTERSECTION OF DERBY, HAWTHORNE BLVD. AND CONGRESS STS.
Councillor Corchado introduced the following order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Planning office, Mayor’s office, City Electrician, City Engineer and Capt. Callahan meet with the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment to discuss the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Derby/Hawthorne Boulevard and Congress Streets.
#688 – (#644 - #646) - GRANTING CERTAIN LICENSES
Councillor Harvey 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:
FORTUNETELLING STORE Angelica of the Angels, 7 Central St.
(EMPLOYEE ONLY) Katherine Christensen, 255 Washington St, Salem
Tory MacNeil, 535R Essex Ave., Gloucester
Sue Williams, 6 New Ocean St., Swampscott
TAG DAY S.H.S. Ice Hockey Boosters, Nov. 12, 2005
#689 – (#620) – APPROPRIATION OF $28,321.00 FOR DPW LEASE OF TRUCKS
Councillor Veno offered the following report of the Committee on Administration and Finance. It was voted to accept the report. The appropriation did not pass by a roll call vote of 5 yeas, 6 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Sosnowski, O’Leary, Lovely, Harvey and Bencal were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Veno, Sargent, Pelletier, O’Keefe, Furey and Corchado were recorded in the negative.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the matter of an appropriation of $28,321.00 for the lease of a dump truck and pick up truck for the Public Works Department has considered said matter and would recommend denial.
#690 – COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF TO REVOKE INFLAMMABLE LICENSE FOR 313 HIGHLAND AVENUE
A communication from Chief David Cody of the Fire Department, requesting the license for storage of Inflammables at 313 Highland Avenue be revoked. A public hearing was scheduled for September 22, 2005.
#691 – COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF TO REVOKE INFLAMMABLE LICENSE FOR 289 DERBY STREET
A communication from Chief David Cody of the Fire Department, requesting the license for storage of Inflammables at 289 Derby Street be revoked. A public hearing was scheduled for September 22, 2005.
#692 – APPLICATION FOR INFLAMMABLE LICENSE AT 319 HIGHLAND AVENUE
A petition from Attorney Correnti for The Richmond Company, Inc. to keep/store Inflammables of 275 gallons above ground and 44,000 gallons underground at 319 Highland Avenue. A public hearing was scheduled for September 22, 2005.
#693 – BLOCK PARTY
The following request for a block party was granted.
Moffatt Road residents, September 10, 2005 raindate of September 11, 2005
#694 - #699 – LICENSE APPLICATIONS
PUBLIC GUIDE Shane Bell, 47 Leavitt St. L-2, Salem
TAXI OPERATOR Steven J. Coughlin, 62 Lowell St., Peabody
Edgar Montes-Deoca, 11 Harbor St., Salem
Jose Nunoz, 24 Ward St., Salem
Jose Segura, 12 First St. #107, Salem
Daniel P. Sirois, 84 Brookside Rd., Lynn
TAG DAY S.H.S Girls Field Hockey Boosters, September 25, 2005, October 2, 2005, October 16, 2005 & November 5, 2005
Veterans of Foreign War, November 10, 11 & 13, 2005
S.H.S. Gymnastics, November 19, 2005
S.H.S. Marching Band, December 3, 2005
#700 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSE
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator license application was granted.
Atlantic Paving, 240 Canal Street, Salem
#701 –704 – CLAIMS
The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Margaret Anthony, 26 Daniels St., Salem
Esther Anton, 3 Bay View Ave., Salem
Nancy Barry, 11 Crosby St., Salem
Corrado D’Ambroso, 6 Ward St., Salem
#705 – #708 – BONDS
The following Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
CONSTABLE Timothy M. Grimes, 5 Meadow St., Salem
Kathleen H. Holland, 21 Winthrop Ave., Beverly
Scott R. Ruscio, 156B Bridge St., Salem
DRAINLAYER Atlantic Paving, 240 Canal St., Salem
(#619) – (#276) MAYOR’S VETO OF ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO PUBLIC NOTICE AND AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION
The matter of the Mayor’s Veto on an Ordinance relative to Public Notice of Availability of Information was then taken up. The Veto was overridden by a roll call vote of 9 yeas, 2 nays, 0 absent. Councillor Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Pelletier, O’Leary, Lovely, Harvey, Corchado and Bencal were recorded voting in the affirmative. Councillor O’Keefe and Furey were recorded voting in the negative. Councillor Harvey moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
(#450) – SECOND PASSAGE, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE TO EXTEND B-5 ZONE TO INCLUDE 50 ST. PETER STREET (SALEM JAIL)
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance, amending zoning, by extending the B-5 Zone to include the property located at 50 St. Peter Street (Salem Jail) was then taken up.
This Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
(#543A) – SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE, MONTHLY STATEMENT OF CONDITION OF ACCOUNTS
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Monthly Statement of Condition of Accounts, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor Sargent the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
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