A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, September 22, 2005 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on September 16, 2005 at 9:14 A.M.
All Councillors were present.
Council President Michael Bencal presided.
Councillor Veno 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.
#690 – REVOCATION OF INFLAMMABLE LICENSE 313 HIGHLAND AVENUE
A hearing was held on the request from Fire Chief David Cody, to revoke the Inflammable license to keep/store inflammables for the property located at 313 Highland Avenue. Appearing in favor was Fire Chief David Cody. There was no one opposed. The hearing was closed. Councillor Pelletier moved the request be granted. It was so voted.
#691 - REVOCATION OF INFLAMMABLE LICENSE 289 DERBY STREET
A hearing was held on the request from Fire Chief David Cody, to revoke the Inflammable license to keep/store inflammables for the property located at 289 Derby Street. Appearing in favor was Fire Chief David Cody. There was no one opposed. The hearing was closed. Councillor Corchado moved the request be granted. It was so voted.
#692 – INFLAMMABLE APPLICATION FOR 319 HIGHLAND AVENUE
A hearing was held on the application of the Richmond Company for an inflammable license to keep/store 275 gallons above ground and 44,000 gallons
underground at 319 Highland Avenue. Appearing in favor was Fire Chief David Cody and Attorney Joseph Correnti representing the Richmond Company. There was no one opposed. The hearing was closed. Councillor Pelletier moved the request be granted. It was so voted.
#709 - #710 – APPT./REAPPT. CONSTABLES
The Mayor’s reappointment of the following to serve as a Constables for terms as designated was received and filed.
Cecilia Cordero, 14 Leach St., Salem,Term to expire: September 18, 2006
Antonio L. Vieira, 7 Sabino Farm Rd., Peabody, Term to expire September 3, 2008
#711 – (#658) - BOND ORDER $658,864.00 FOR POLICE STATION EQUIPMENT
The following Order was received after the deadline of Tuesday noon.
Councillor Veno requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted for second and final passage by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Four Dollars ($658,864.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of paying costs of purchasing equipment, the payment of costs of communication installation and for 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 Six Hundred Fifty-eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Four Dollars ($658,864,00), 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 thereof.
Councillor O’Leary moved immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
#712 – REDUCE FY2006 BUDGET BY $835,766.00
The following Order received after the deadline of Tuesday Noon.
Councillor Veno requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee of the Whole and that a meeting be held by the Committee on October 5, 2005.
Councillor O’Leary amended that the Chairman of Finance get a balance of all accounts and other money matters. It was so voted.
Councillor O’Keefe amended to get what percentage of cut is coming from each department. It was so voted.
ORDERED: That the FY2006 General Fund Annual Appropriation be REDUCED by the sum of Eight Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand, Seven Hundred and Sixty-Six Dollars ($835,766.00) in order to fund the FY2006 appropriation for additional firefighters in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. The reductions will be taken as follows:
010 Assessors Appraisal Serv 11412-5308 -2,000.00
020 Cemetery Overtime 14911-5131 -6,000.00
030 City Clerk-Council Printing/Binding 11112-5381 -2,000.00
030 City Clerk Printing/Binding 11612-5381 -2,000.00
030 Elec & Reg OT 11621-5131 -2,000.00
040 Collector OT 11461-5131 -1,000.00
060 COA Printing/Binding 15412-5381 -500.00
070 Data Process. DP Supplies 11552-5582 -1,000.00
070 DP GIS Office Supplies 11572-5421 -1,000.00
080 Electrical Traffic Signal Light 12452-5214 -6,000.00
090 Finance Salaries 11351-5111 -5,000.00
100 Fire Fire Supp Suppl 12202-5586 -5,000.00
110 Harbormaster Office Supplies 12952-5421 -500.00
120 Health Office Supplies 12952-5421 -800.00
130 HR FT Salaries 11521-5111 -15,000.00
130 HR Workers Comp 19121-5111 -10,000.00
140 Library Phone 16102-5341 -500.00
150 Licensing Office Equip 11652-5851 -300.00
160 Mayor Office Furniture 11212-5852 -800.00
170 Park & Rec OT 16501-1531 -10,000.00
170 Park & Rec Seasonal 16501-5111 -10,000.00
170 Park & Rec Golf-Seas 16511-5118 -10,000.00
170 Park & Rec WH 16522-5421 -2,000.00
170 Park & Rec. WI 16992-5341 -1,000.00
180 Parking Dept Tickets 14812-5521 -6,000.00
200 Planning Con Com Office Supplies 11712-5421 -100.00
200 Planning Board Office Supplies 11752-5421 -100.00
200 Planning Office Supplies 11822-5421 -800.00
200 Planning Mkt. Tour Office Supplies 11992-5421 -200.00
200 Planning Hist. Com. Office Supplies 16912-5421 -200.00
210 Police FT Salaries 12101-5111 -31,570.00
210 Police Office Supplies 12102-5421 -2,000.00
220 Pub Prop Appeals Office Supplies 11762-5421 -200.00
220 Pub Prop Maint. OT 11921-5131 -1,000.00
220 Pub Prop Fixed Telephone 11962-5341 -10,000.00
230 Pub Serv.-Engine OT 14111-5131 -15,000.00
240 Purchasing Office Supplies 11382-5421 -200.00
250 School To be determined by School Committee –660,596.00
260 Solicitor Judgements 11512-5760 -2,000.00
270 Treasurer Credit Card Fees 11452-5709 -8,000.00
280 Veterans In State Travel 15432-5710 -500.00
TOTAL REDUCTION -835,766.00
Councillor O’Leary moved immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
#713 – APPR. $835,766.00 TO “FIRE – FULL TIME SALARY”
The following Order received after the deadline of Tuesday Noon.
Councillor Veno requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee of the Whole and that a meeting be held by the Committee on October 5, 2005.
ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand, Seven Hundred and Sixty-Six Dollars ($835,766.00) is hereby appropriated to the “Fire – Full Time Salary” Account to be funded by property taxes, state aid, non-property tax revenue and reserves when FY2006 tax rate is set in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#714 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, SUTTON AVENUE
Councillor Corchado introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and five
An Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to Traffic, Handicap Parking
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. In front of #22 Sutton Avenue for a distance of twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#715 – (#694 - #699) - GRANTING 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.
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, Sept. 25, 2005, Oct. 2nd & 16th, Nov. 5, 2005
Veterans of Foreign War, Nov. 10, 11, & 13th, 2005
S.H.S. Gymnastics, Nov. 19, 2005
S.H.S. Marching Band, Dec. 3, 2005
#716 – BOND ORDER FOR POLICE STATION
Councillor Veno 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 matter of second passage of a Bond Order for the Police Department Equipment, has considered said matter and would recommend that the Mayor submit an amended Bond Authorization to include approximately $100,00.00 for surveillance equipment.
#717 – BAKERS ISLAND AGREEMENT
Councillor Veno 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 matter of the feasibility in creating a Bakers Island payment in lieu of services agreement, has considered said matter and would recommend that the Mayor make an expenditure of up to $15,000.00 per the budget funds for Bakers Island.
#718 – (#660) – APPR. $29,253.80 TO PUBLIC PROPERTY
Councillor Veno 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 matter of an Appropriation of $29,253.80 to “Public Property – Renovations & Repairs” has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#719 – (#661) – APPR. $10,000.00 TO CEMETERY – SEASONAL LABOR
Councillor Veno 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 matter of an Appropriation of $10,000.00 to “Cemetery – Seasonal Labor” has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#720 – (#662) – PARKING FEES FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER
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 Parking fees for the garages and Church Street lot during the month of October has considered said matter and would recommend that the parking fees be as specified:
Saturdays $15.00
Sundays $15.00
Monday, October 10th $15.00
Monday, October 31st $15.00
(after 3:00 P.M.)
And that the above mentioned times in October shall be free for Salem residents in the Church Street lot. And that the parking ticket will be a commemorative ticket.
#721 – REUSE OF MUNICIPAL AND RELIGIOUS PROPERTY
Councillor Lovely 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 the matter of reuse of municipal and religious property has considered said matter and would recommend the public hearing be continued and that the committee via the chair work with the Planning Department to amend the draft to reflect the needs of the City of Salem. And that a public hearing be held to discuss it.
#722 – PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION FOR PROPOSED ZONING TO CREATE A NORTH RIVER CANAL CORRIDOR (NRCC)
A communication from Lynn Duncan, City Planner submitting the Planning Boards recommendation regarding proposed Zoning relative to the North River Canal Corridor (NRCC).
Councillor Sosnowski moved to hold a Special Meeting of the City Council to be held on October 25, 2005. It was so voted.
#723 – TEMPORARY FORTUNETELLING STORE LICENSE OF DIANA MCKANAS
The request of Diana McKanas of the Salem Psychic Center for a temporary Fortunetelling Store license for the month of October was granted.
Councillor Harvey moved to amend to include a temporary license for Shawn Poirier and John Flaherty was granted.
Councillor Harvey moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
#724 – #727 – LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
PUBLIC GUIDE Jeffrey S. Horton, 16 Garfield Ave., Beverly
TAXI OPERATOR Lamont H. Chisholm, 116 Lafayette St., Salem
Gary P. Richard, 153 Washington St., Peabody
LIMOUSINE Salem Taxi Corp., 201 Washington St., Salem
(1 Limo)
TAG DAY S.H.S. Swim Team, December 10, 2005
#728 - #729 – CONSTABLE BONDS
The following Constable Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
Cecilia G. Cordero, 14 Lynch St., Salem
Antonio L. Vieira, 7 Sabino Farm Rd., Peabody
(#676) – SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, SEC. 50B, HANDICAP PARKING BECKET STREET
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Section 50B, Handicap Parking Becket Street, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#679) - SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, SEC. 50B, HANDICAP PARKING OCEAN AVENUE
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Section 50B, Handicap Parking Ocean Avenue, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#684) - SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, SEC. 50B, HANDICAP PARKING OAK STREET
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Section 50B, Handicap Parking Oak Street, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor O’Keefe the meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M.
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