A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on November 9, 2006 at 3:27 P.M.
All Councillors were present.
Council President Jean M. Pelletier presided.
Councillor O’Leary moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It was so voted.
President Pelletier requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
(#755) - APPT. OF MICHAEL NORTHCUTT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Held over from the last meeting of October 26, 2006 Mayor’s appt. of Michael Northcutt to serve as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term to expire November 1, 2009, was confirmed by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
Councillor requested and received unanimous consent to allow Mr. Northcutt to speak.
(#756) – APPT. OF HEATHER PICKARD TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Held over from the last meeting of October 26, 2006 Mayor’s appt. of Heather Pickard to serve as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term to expire November 1, 2009, was confirmed by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
Councillor requested and received unanimous consent to allow Ms. Pickard to speak.
(#757) – APPT. OF LEONETTE STROUT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Held over from the last meeting of October 26, 2006 Mayor’s appt. of Leonette Strout to serve as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term to expire November 1, 2009, was confirmed by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
Councillor requested and received unanimous consent to allow Ms. Strout to speak.
#778 – APPT. OF JENNIFER RAITT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Mayor’s appointment of Jennifer Raitt as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term to expire November 1, 2009, was held over until the next meeting under the rules.
#779 – APPT. OF ANTHONY AMORE TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
The Mayor’s appointment of Anthony Armore to serve as a member of the Renewable Energy Task Force, for a term to expire December 1, 2009, was held over until the next meeting under the rules.
#780 – APPT. OF JEFF BARZ-SNELL TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
The Mayor’s appointment of Jeff Barz-Snell to serve as a member of the Renewable Energy Task Force, for a term to expire December 1, 2009, was held over until the next meeting under the rules.
#781 – APPT. OF JOHN HAYES TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
The Mayor’s appointment of John Hayes to serve as a member of the Renewable Energy Task Force, for a term to expire December 1, 2009, was held over until the next meeting under the rules.
#782 – APPT. OF KRISTEN SMITH TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
The Mayor’s appointment of Kristen Smith to serve as a member of the Renewable Energy Task Force, for a term to expire December 1, 2009, was held over until the next meeting under the rules.
#783 – APPT. OF NICK LEWIS TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
The Mayor’s appointment of Nick Lewis to serve as a member of the Renewable Energy Task Force, for a term to expire December 1, 2009, was held over until the next meeting under the rules.
#784 – APPT. OF ADAM SEGAL TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
The Mayor’s appointment of Adam Segal to serve as a member of the Renewable Energy Task Force, for a term to expire December 1, 2009, was held over until the next meeting under the rules.
#785 – APPT. OF ROBERT MITNIK TO THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Mayor’s appointment of Robert Mitnik to serve as a member of the Salem Redevelopment Authority, for a term to expire December 1, 2011, was held over until the next meeting under the rules.
#786 - #787 – APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT OF CONSTABLES
The Mayor’s appointment and reappointment of the following to serve as Constables for terms designated, was received and filed.
Joseph E. Lewis, 9 Beacon St., Salem for a term to expire October 20, 2009
Mark J. Snider, 103 Boardman Ave., Melrose for a term to expire November 13, 2007
#788 – APPR. SMOKE DETECTORS FOR PARKING GARAGE ELEVATORS
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
ORDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) is hereby appropriated to the “Capital Outlay – Equipment” account to be expended for the purchase of smoke detectors for the parking garage elevators, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#789 – TRANSFER TO VARIOUS GROUP INSURANCE LINES
Councilor O’Keefe recused himself from the chamber.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Blair, Corchado, Furey, Lovely, O’Leary, Prevey, Sargent, Sosnowski, Veno and Pelletier were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor O’Keefe was recorded as absent.
ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred and Thirteen Dollars and Eighty one Cents ($2,213.81) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Harbormaster” to various Group Insurance lines, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Councillor O’Keefe returned to the chamber.
#790 - TRANSFER TO VARIOUS GROUP INSURANCE LINES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Blair, Corchado, Furey, Lovely, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Prevey, Sargent, Sosnowski, Veno and Pelletier were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-nine Dollars and Thirty-eight Cents ($1,859.38) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Golf Course” to various Group Insurance lines, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#791 - TRANSFER TO VARIOUS GROUP INSURANCE LINES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Blair, Corchado, Furey,
Lovely, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Prevey, Sargent, Sosnowski, Veno and Pelletier were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-seven Dollars and Twelve Cents ($1,837.12) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Golf Course” to various Group Insurance lines, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#792 - TRANSFER TO VARIOUS GROUP INSURANCE LINES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Blair, Corchado, Furey, Lovely, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Prevey, Sargent, Sosnowski, Veno and Pelletier were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Forty Dollars and Eighty-eight Cents ($1,540.88) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Harbormaster” to various Group Insurance lines, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#793 – TRANSFER TO RECREATION – RENOVATION & REPAIR ACCOUNT
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Blair, Corchado, Furey, Lovely, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Prevey, Sargent, Sosnowski, Veno and Pelletier were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Salem Common” account to the “Recreation – Renovation and Repair” account, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#794 – TRANSFER TO VARIOUS GROUP INSURANCE LINES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Blair, Corchado, Furey, Lovely, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Prevey, Sargent, Sosnowski, Veno and Pelletier were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Thirty Dollars and Three Cents ($130.03) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Witch House” to various Group Insurance lines, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#795 – TRANSFER TO VARIOUS GROUP INSURANCE LINES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Blair, Corchado, Furey,
Lovely, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Prevey, Sargent, Sosnowski, Veno and Pelletier were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Twenty-four Dollars and Seventy-two Cents ($124.72) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Witch House” to various Group Insurance lines, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#796 – AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARK LAND
Received from the Mayor after the deadline of Tuesday noon. Councillor O’Leary moved suspension of the rules to bring the matter before the Council. There were no objections.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was denied under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 1 yea, 10 nays, 0 absent. Councillor Furey was recorded in the affirmative. Councillors Blair, Corchado, Lovely, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Prevey, Sargent, Sosnowski, Veno and Pelletier were recorded in the negative.
ORDERED: That a petition to the General Court, accompanied by a bill authorizing the City of Salem to convey certain park land, be filed with an attested copy of this Order be, and hereby is, approved under Clause (1) of Section 8 of Article 2, as amended of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows, except for editorial changes of form only:
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARK LAND
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Salem, acting by and through its Mayor and City Council, may convey a certain parcel of land acquired for park, recreational and conservation purposes to a first-time homebuyer through a first-time homebuyer lottery. Consideration paid for said parcel shall be set by the Mayor with approval of the City Council. Said parcel is shown as Lot C-1 on a plan of land entitled “Plan of Land, Hanson Street, Salem” dated July 21, 2006 and prepared by North Shore Survey Corporation, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Councillor O’Leary moved immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
#797 – CONSERVATION EASEMENT OF CITY OWNED LOTS ON HANSON STREET
Received from the Mayor after the deadline of Tuesday noon. Councillor O’Leary moved suspension of the rules to bring the matter before the Council. There were no objections.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Community and Economic Development.
ORDERED: That the City Solicitor prepare and record conservation easements preserving the following city owned lots for recreation and open space purposes:
Lots 15-0066, 15-0086, 15-0144 and 15-0153 as shown on the City’s Assessor’s Map and Lots 38 and 39 as shown on a plan entitled “Plan of Land Hanson Street,” prepared by the North Shore Survey Corporation, dated November 15, 2006.
And, be it further ordered that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said conservation easements.
#798 – PROCLAMATION “NO PLACE FOR HATE”
Councillor Corchado introduced the following Order and Proclamation, which was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
ORDERED: That the enclosed Proclamation be read on behalf of the Mayor and made part of the record.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: All acts of subtle and overt racism, anti-Semitism, homophobia, and ethnic bigotry substantially undermine our communities, schools, and the promise of equal justice; and
WHEREAS: Our nation was founded on the fundamental conviction that all persons are entitled to equal protection, equal opportunity and to the enjoyment of civil rights; and
WHEREAS: The strength of our nation is derived from the growing diversity of our communities; and
WHEREAS: The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Massachusetts Municipal Association and other coalition members are sponsoring a program designed to help communities develop and take specific actions to combat bias and to promote respect for people; and
WHEREAS: During this month of November in the year 2006, the City of Salem has committed to fulfill the criteria to be declared No place for Hate; and
WHEREAS: We can begin to solve the problems of hate and to build bridges to different communities only by taking strategic and specific actions to promote a sense of welcome and inclusion.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Kimberley Driscoll, Mayor of the City of Salem, do hereby proclaim that the City of Salem will maintain a policy of zero tolerance for hate crimes and will do our best to interrupt prejudice and stop those who, because of hate, would hurt, harass, or violate the civil rights of anyone. We also pledge ourselves to undertake a serious year-round program to mobilize key leadership segments in our community to creatively address any issue that will help promote a recognition and encouragement of diversity.
We encourage all residents of the City of Salem to take cognizance of this proclamation and participate fittingly in its observance.
#799 – RESOLUTION OF CAPTAIN ANTHONY MARFONGELLI OF THE FIRE DEPT.
Councillor O’Keefe introduced the following Resolution, which was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS: Captain Anthony Marfongelli of the Salem Fire Department went above and beyond the call of duty on the date of October 1, 2005; and
WHEREAS: Through his efforts and leadership skills on this date, Captain Marfongelli saved the lives of six innocent individuals while risking his own, and, after issuing a “mayday”, was himself rescued by fellow Salem Firefighters; and
WHEREAS: Captain Marfongelli has recently been honored as a “Firefighter of the Year” by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS: The City of Salem is most proud of his unselfish actions on the morning of October 1, 2005 and the commitment he has displayed over the last 14 years for the Salem Fire Department and fire service as a whole.
NOW THEREFORE, I Kimberley Driscoll, Mayor of the City of Salem, do hereby honor and recognize Captain Anthony Marfongelli for his leadership, heroism and
unselfish acts and extend to him a heartfelt “Thanks” for all his years of dedication and commitment to the safety of the City of Salem and its residents.
#800 – DANGEROUS DOGS
Councillor Furey introduced the following Order, which was adopted by roll call vote of 6 yeas, 5 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Corchado, Furey, Lovely, Prevey, Sargent and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Blair, O’Keefe, O’Leary, Sosnowski and Pelletier were recorded as voting in the negative.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs meet to discuss the following proactive and preventative resolutions on dangerous dogs:
1) to require homeowners insurance or pet insurance
2) to require a dog training obedience course for the owner and dog
3) for the interest of public safety muzzling of such listed dogs in public
#801 – REPEAL ORDINANCE CH. 14, SECTION 14-1 DRIVE THROUGH FACILITIES
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That Chapter 14, Section 14-1, Drive Through Facilities, of the City of Salem Ordinances be repealed.
Councillor Veno moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
#802 – YEAR TO DATE BUDGET REPORT
Councillor O’Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the enclosed Year to Date Budget Report dated October 31, 2006 be received and placed on file.
#803 – ACTS OF 2005 DISABILITY BENEFITS OF VETERANS
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance, co-posted with the Committee of the Whole, and that the Solicitor be invited.
ORDERED: That the City of Salem accepts the Acts of 2005, Chapter 157, Section 2, relative to Disability Retirement Benefits for Veterans.
#804 – ACTS OF 2006, CHAP. 260, MILITARY ENHANCED TAX RELIEF PLAN
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance and co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Administration and Finance meet to discuss the implementation of Chapter 260 of the Acts of 2006, to establish the Massachusetts Military Enhanced Relief Individual Tax (Merit) Plan. This is to be co-posted with the Committee of the Whole and the following to be invited:
City Solicitor, Veterans Agent, Veterans Council Commander, Representative of the ten Veterans Organizations, Mayor or her representative, Finance Director and Assessor.
#805 – ACTS OF 2006, CHAP. 260, SEC. 9 & 12, DEFERRAL OF REAL ESTATE TAXES FOR VETERANS
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole and that it be brought out at the next City Council meeting of December 7, 2006.
ORDERED: That the City of Salem accept the Acts of 2006, Chapter 260, Section 9 and 12, relative to the deferral of Real Estate Taxes for eligible Veterans or their families.
#806 – ORDINANCE REPEAL TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, UNION STREET
Councillor Corchado introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and six
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 50B, “Handicap Parking, Limited Time”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Repeal “Handicap Parking, Limited Time” in front of #8 Union Street.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#807 – RESOLUTION MASS HOUSING
Councillor O’Keefe introduced the following Resolution, which was adopted.
RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS: The Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIMCO) the owner of an apartment complex located at 1000 Loring Avenue and known as Loring Towers has made a request to MassHousing, One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 for the purchase, refinancing and syndication of Loring Towers (MHFA Project Number 70-003) and
WHEREAS: AIMCO is the largest owner and operator of apartment communities in the United States, with approximately 1,475 communities comprised of nearly 260,000 units in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and
WHEREAS: The Neighborhood Legal Services, 170 Common Street, Suite 300, Lawrence, MA on behalf of their clients the Loring Towers Tenants Association (LTTA) has requested MassHousing not approve the AIMCO transaction at this time because of AIMCO’s alleged failure to comply with the Federal Wellstone notice provision and its failure to request other approvals as stipulated in M.G.L. c 121A and
WHEREAS: In a letter dated November 10, 2006 to Mass Housing, Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll stated the City of Salem does not agree with MassHousing’s interpretation of M.G.L. 121A restrictions and other regulatory issues which have been brought to the City’s attention and
WHEREAS: Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll stated that the City is not opposed to the transfer, refinancing or resyndication of Loring Towers, and that, in fact, the proposal by AIMCO provides an opportunity to extend the life of many of the affordability protections currently in place on the property. However, the Mayor further stated that in order to ensure that the 250 lower income families at Loring Towers are not adversely affected, the City requires that Mass Housing take no action prior to thoughtful review of all of the regulator and legal issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Salem City Council stands in support of the Mayor’s letter to MassHousing and calls on MassHousing to ensure that the 250 lower income families at Loring Towers are not adversely effected by taking no further action prior to thoughtful review of all of the regulatory and legal issues.
#808 – RELOCATION OF THE SALEM NEWS STAND
Councillor Furey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services meet with the owners of the News Stand in Riley Plaza, City Solicitor, Traffic Safety Officer of the Police Department, representative of the Mayor’s office, Representative John Keenan and the State Transportation Department to discuss the present location and any future relocation of the news stand.
#809 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAPPED ZONE, DERBY STREET
Councillor Corchado introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and six
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 50A, “Handicap Zone”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Derby Street in front of #274, for a distance to twenty (20) feet, 1 space, “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#810 – ALLOCATING TEN METERED SPACES FOR MORENCY & DALTON BUILDINGS
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Community and Economic Development meet to discuss the possibility of designating ten (10) parking spaces in the metered lot on Church Street for the residents of the Morency and Dalton Buildings, and that the following be invited, Mayor or her designee, Parking Director, Lt. Preczewski of Police Traffic, Director or her designee of the Housing Authority.
#811 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAPPED PARKING, UPHAM STREET
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and six
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 50B, “Handicap Zone, Limited Time”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Upham Street in front of #34, for a distance to twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#812 – HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR UPDATE ON NORTH STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That a public hearing be held before the Council to provide an updated progress report on the North Street Redevelopment Project. It is also requested that the City Engineer, a representative from Mass. Highway and a representative for Belli Construction be invited to attend and present.
It is requested that this matter be referred to the Committee on Community and Economic Development.
#813 – POLLING LOCATION FOR WARD 7, PRECINCT 1
Councillor O’Keefe introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services meet with the Ward 7 Councillor, City Clerk, the Board of Registrar of Voters and President Nancy Harrington or her designee, regarding the use of the Central Campus as a polling location for Ward 7, Precinct 1.
#814 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, STOP SIGN, HAYES ROAD
Councillor O’Keefe introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and six
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 49, “Obedience to Stop Signs”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Northerly bound traffic on Hayes Road at Pickman Road. “Stop Sign”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#815 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, PARKING PROHIBITED, LAFAYETTE STREET
Councillor O’Keefe introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and six
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 51B, “Parking Prohibited, Certain Streets”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Lafayette Street, easterly side beginning at the Marblehead line and running in a northerly direction to the bridge. “Two Hour Parking Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#816 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, STOP SIGNS, LAFAYETTE PLACE, SHORE AVENUE, CLIFTON AVENUE
Councillor Veno introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and six
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 49, “Obedience to Stop Signs”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Southwesterly bound traffic on Lafayette Place at Salem Street “Obedience to Stop Signs”
Section 2. Southerly bound traffic on Shore Avenue at Clifton Avenue, “Obedience to Stop Signs”
Section 3. Easterly bound traffic on Clifton Avenue at Shore Avenue, “Obedience to Stop Signs”
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#817 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAPPED PARKING, HATHORNE STREET
Councillor Pelletier introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and six
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 50B, “Handicap Zone, Limited Time”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Hathorne Street in front of #74, for a distance to twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#818 – (#772) – GRANTING CERTAIN LICENSES
Councillor Lovely 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 Juan Jimenez, 29 Albion St., Salem
#819 – CLAIMS
Councillor Lovely 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 Claims has considered said matter and would recommend that the following claims be denied, #814, 514, 672, 673, 393 and the following be approved #437, 674, 675, 679, 721, 676 and the rest to remain in Committee.
#820 – (#627, #634, #635) - COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE MATTERS
Councillor O’Leary 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 matters of a Resolution on Neighborhood Traffic/speeding enforcement, PILOT for Kernwood Country Club and Discuss Baker’s Island Agreement, has considered said matters and would recommend that the Resolution and Baker’s Island Agreement be taken up in December and that the Kernwood Country Club issue remain in Committee.
#821 – (#729) – USE OF BUILDING AT MACK PARK FOR VETERANS
Councillor Sargent 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 possible use of building at Mack Park for various Veteran’s Groups has considered said matter and would recommend that there be a site visit at Mack Park on Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 9:00 A.M. and invite the Mayor or representative, Veterans groups, Park and Recreation Commission, Director of Recreation and Community Services and the Veterans Agent.
Also that the City Solicitor advise the Committee on Government Services in writing if the former caretakers house at Mack Park and the former offices headquarters or other buildings on Winter Island can be used by Salem Veterans Organizations from time to time for meetings. Such Veterans Groups shall act as caretakers of the property and will be entitled to utilize said property for their extensive youth programs. And that the matter remain in Committee for future discussion.
#822 – (#706, #701, #199) – COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC ISSUES
Councillor Sosnowski 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 matters of CTSP Downtown Traffic Study, the Comprehensive Traffic Study and the opening of Essex Street Mall to traffic has considered said matter and would recommend that the Committee on Community and Economic Development co-posted with the Committee of the Whole hold a meeting to be scheduled on December 6, 2006 and that a status update from the City Planner be given to the Council for this meeting and that the following be invited: City Engineer, City Planner, Lt. Preczewski, Parking Director, Planning Board and Chamber of Commerce.
#823 – (#631) - PRESERVATION PLAN FOR THE POINT NEIGHBORHOOD
Councillor Sosnowski 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 a Preservation Plan for the Point Neighborhood has considered said matter and would recommend that a copy of the plan be given to all the members of the City Council and that all Councillors be invited to attend the meeting hosted by the Salem Park and Recreation Commission on November 28, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. at Old Town Hall.
#824 – REQUEST FROM PEM TO USE PEDESTRIAN MALL
A request from the Peabody Essex Museum to display an automobile on the corner of New Liberty St. and the Pedestrian Mall and to reserve four metered space and the Armory Park Trolley stop on Essex Street from November 24 to November 26, 2006 for their annual antique show was approved provided that the Peabody Essex Museum upon approval notify the condominium residents of the event and allow them to park in the museums lot.
#825 - #830 – LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following License applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
FORTUNETELLING Andrea Snow, 21 Warren St., Salem
SEAWORM Joe Mendonca, 22 Spring St., Peabody
John M. Silva, 10 Almeida St., Salem
SECOND HAND
VALUABLE Gamestop, Inc., 450 Highland Ave., Salem
TAG DAY Salem High School Lacrosse, March 31, 2006 and April 21, 2006
Salem High School Music Dept. January 27, 2007
#831 - #833 - CLAIMS
The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Jose Bettencourt, 91 Flint St., Somerville
Marla Shapiro, 401 Essex St. #3R, Salem
SUBROGRATED: One Beacon Insurance (for Martha Welch), PO Box 694, Foxboro
#834 - BONDS
The following Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
CONSTABLE Joseph E. Lewis, 9 Beacon St., Salem
Mark J. Snider, 103 Boardman Ave., Melrose
(#768) – SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, WISTERIA STREET
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Section 50B, Handicap Parking, Wisteria 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 9:30 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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