A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
January 11, 2007 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of
this meeting was posted on January 5, 2007 at 8:59 A.M.
All Councillors were present.
Council President Matthew Veno presided.
Councillor Pelletier moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It was so voted.
Councillor Veno recognized past City Councillors in the audience Kevin Harvey, Sarah Hayes and Jean-Guy Martineau.
Councillor Lovely requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules to allow Kevin Harvey to present to the recipients of Kernwood Scholarships. The Scholarships were presented to Chris Noble, Patrick Sargeant, Eric Dodge, Louis De La Santos, John Taubeneck and Ryan Tobin.
Councillor Lovely requested and received unanimous consent to return to the regular portion of the meeting.
#4 – CONDUIT ON BELLEVIEW AVENUE
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for a conduit on Belleview Avenue. Appearing in favor was Mr. John Jankowski of National Grid and Ellen Kelleher. Appearing in opposition was Jennifer Cookson abutting neighbor.
Councillor O’Keefe moved that the matter be held until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Councillor Furey was recorded as opposed.
#5 – POLE ON WILLSON ROAD
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for a solely owned pole on Willson Road. Appearing in favor was Mr. John Jankowski of National Grid.
Councillor O’Keefe moved that the matter be held until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
(#779 of 2006) – APPT. ANTHONY AMORE TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
Held over from the last meeting of December 7, 2006, the Mayor’s appointment of Anthony Amore to serve as a member of the Renewable Energy Task Force with a term to expire December 1, 2009, was held until the next meeting of January 25, 2007.
(#783 of 2006) – APPT. NICK LEWIS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
Held over from the last meeting of December 7, 2006, the Mayor’s appointment of Anthony Amore to serve as a member of the Renewable Energy Task Force with a term to expire December 1, 2009, was confirmed by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
#6 – APPT. CINDY KEEGAN TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
The Mayor’s appointment of Cindy Keegan to serve as a member of the Renewable Energy Task Force with a term to expire January 1, 2010, was confirmed by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
#7 – APPT. ROBERT DEROISER TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
The Mayor’s appointment of Robert DeRoiser to serve as a member of the Renewable Energy Task Force with a term to expire January 1, 2010, was confirmed by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
#8 – REAPPT. CONSTABLE
The Mayor’s reappointment of Deyanira Lugo to serve as a Constable for a term to expire October 1, 2007, was received and filed.
#9 – APPR. TO STABILIZATION FUND
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Seven Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy-Five Dollars ($107,675.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriations – Free Cash” account to the “Stabilization Fund” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#10 – APPR. TO VETERANS - BENEFITS
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
Councillor Prevey moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
ORDERED: That the sum of Forty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($49,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriations – Free Cash” account to the “Veterans - Benefits” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#11 – APPR. TO POLICE COMMUNITY EVENTS
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, Six Hundred and Fifty-One Dollars and Ninety-two Cents ($15,651.92) is hereby appropriated from the “Police Overtime” account to the “Police Community Events” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#12 – APPR. TO PUBLIC PROPERTY – EMERGENCY 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 Thirteen Thousand, Four Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars ($13,425.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriations – Free Cash” account to the “Public Property – Emergency Repairs” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#13 – APPR. TO FIRE – RETIREMENT ANTICIPATION
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twelve Thousand and Sixty-Five Dollars ($12,065.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriations – Free Cash” account to
the “Fire – Retirement Anticipation” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#14 – TRANSFER TO PUBLIC SERVICES – INTEREST ON NOTES
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, Six Hundred and Twenty-Eight Dollars and Seventy-two Cents ($10,628.72) is hereby appropriated from the “Retained Earnings – Water Fund” account to the “Public Services – Interest on Notes” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#15 – TRANSFER TO CEMETERY - BURIAL
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 ($10,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Sale of Lots” account to the “Cemetery - Burial” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#16 – TRANSFER TO FIRE – FULL TIME SALARIES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Thousand ($7,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” account to the “Fire – Full Time Salaries” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#17 – ACCEPTANCE OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 39, SECTION 23D
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
ORDERED: That the City of Salem hereby accepts the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 39, Section 23D. Upon acceptance, members of the City Council, Appeals Board, Conservation Commission, Board of Health, Historical Commission, Licensing Board and Planning
Board, when holding an adjudicatory hearing, shall not be disqualified from voting in the matter solely due to that member’s absence from no more than a single session of the hearing at which testimony or other evidence is received. Before any such vote, the member shall certify in writing that he or she has examined all evidence received at the missed session and this certification shall become part of the record of the hearing.
#18 – ORDINANCE AMENDING CH. 46, SEC. 35, 36, 66 & 232 RELATIVE TO WATER & SEWER
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and to be co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.
In the year two thousand and seven
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Water and Sewer
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 46, Section 46-35(c) Meter Testing; Tampering and Section 46-36 Due Date and Payment of Bills are hereby amended by deleting the word “quarterly” as it appears in these sections.
Section 2. Chapter 46, Section 46-66(c) Schedule is hereby amended by deleting sub-section (c) in its entirety and re-lettering sub-sections (d) and (e) as sub-section (c) and (d), respectively.
Section 3. Chapter 46, Section 46-232 (a) Payment of Sewer Use Charges is hereby amended by deleting sub-section (a) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new sub-section (a):
“(a) Sewer use charges will be determined by water use and shall be charged separately, but coincidental with water bills.”
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
(#861 of 2006) – HELD OVER ACCEPTANCE OF M.G.L. CH. 44, SEC. 53F ½ ESTABLISH ENTERPRISE FUND FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
Held over from the last meeting of December 7, 2006 the following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance and to be co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.
ORDERED: Be It Hereby Ordered by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
The City of Salem hereby accepts the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53F ½ of the Massachusetts General Laws, and establishes an enterprise fund for solid waste collection, effective fiscal year two thousand and eight.
#19 – DUAL POLE LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF SALEM
Councillor Pelletier introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That representatives from National Grid and Verizon come before the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and co-post with the Committee of the Whole, to discuss the dual pole locations in the city. And to invite the City Solicitor, Mayor or designee, and interested parties, that this meeting be held before the next Council meeting.
#20 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT
Councillor Furey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Community and Economic Development meet to discuss the Community Preservation Act. Invited to the meeting Mr. Bollen, Director of Parks and Recreation, Members of the Park and Recreation Commission, representative of Friends of Salem Woods, representative of Point Neighborhood Association, representative of the Affordable Housing Trust and City Neighborhood Alliance.
#21 – RESOLUTION: VICTORIA STATION RESTAURANT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Resolution, which was adopted.
RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS: That the City of Salem owes a debt of gratitude to Victoria Station, a restaurant at Pickering Wharf in Salem, for their many years of support to the school children of Salem, and;
WHEREAS: Victoria Station has hosted the event known as “Salem’s Children’s Charity Auction” for the past thirteen years, and;
WHEREAS: Victoria Station and its manager Paul Schafer not only hosted this auction but also donated all the food to help with this fundraiser.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the City Council on behalf of the residents of the City of Salem go on record to publicly thank Victoria Station for their many years of dedicated community service to our school children, and that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Victoria Station.
#22 – HARBOR PLAN AND SALEM PORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Councillor Corchado introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That Her Honor the Mayor meet with the Committee of the Whole to discuss the Harbor Plan and the Salem Port Development Project and any other upcoming waterfront matters.
#23 – ORDINANCE, TRAFFIC, PARKING PROHIBITED, TOW ZONE, LORING AVENUE
Councillor O’Keefe introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and seven
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 74, Parking Prohibited, Tow Zone
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Loring Avenue, westerly side beginning at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 186 feet. “No Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#24 – SUITABLE LOCATION FOR AN OFFICE FOR THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services meet to discuss finding a suitable location for the Commission on Disabilities (C.O.D.) and that the public building director, and the Commission on Disabilities be invited.
#25 – SCHOOL FINANCIAL REPORT
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the enclosed Salem Public School Financial Report and Correspondence prepared by the Business Administrator be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
Councillor Pelletier amended to include a letter be sent to Mr. Guy to have him come to the Committee on Administration and Finance meeting when the report is submitted. It was so voted.
#26 – PARKING ISSUES IN THE DOWNTOWN
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs, co-posted with the Committee of the Whole meet to discuss various parking issues throughout the downtown, cost per hour, time limit, various amounts of fines for violations and signage be addressed.
The representatives from the Parking Department, Parking Commission, Police Department, and neighborhood Association, Salem Common Neighborhood Association and Federal Street Neighborhood Association be invited.
#27 – SIXTY DAY TRIAL PERIOD FOR STOP SIGN AT DIBIASI STREET
Councillor O’Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Police Traffic Division institute the following traffic regulations for a trial period of up to sixty (60) days.
Chapter 42, Section 49, “Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs”
Dibiase Street, northeasterly bound traffic at Sable Road. “Trial Period up to sixty (60) days.
#28 – RULE 31B OF THE CITY COUNCIL BE REVIEWED
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That Section 31B Disposition of Matters referred to Committees of the Rules and Orders of the City Council Meetings, Quorums, Proceedings, be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs for review and possible revision and that the City Solicitor be invited to attend and participate.
#29 – COMMITTEE MEET REGARDING “PROJECT LIFE SAVER”
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services meet to discuss the implementation of “Project Life Saver”, and that a funding source be identified. Also that representatives from the Commission on Disabilities and the Police Department be invited.
#30 – TAG DAY APPLICATION
Councillor O’Keefe introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the enclosed Tag Day applications be approved.
Boys and Girls Winter Track, January 21, 2007
Boys and Girls Winter Track, January 28, 2007
#31 – FINANCIAL REPORT AND YEAR TO DATE BUDGET REPORT
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the enclosed Monthly Financial Report dated November 30, 2006 and the Year to Date Budget Report dated December 31, 2006 be received and placed on file.
#32 – FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING CAMERA(S) IN HANDICAP PARKING AREAS AT THE MBTA LOT
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services meet to discuss the feasibility of installing camera(s) in the Handicapped Parking Area of the MBTA Lot for the purpose of catching those that abuse or violate City Ordinances. The representatives from the MBTA and the Salem Police Traffic Division and the Commission on Disabilities be invited.
#33 – CAMERA(S) AT VARIOUS TROUBLE SPOTS IN THE CITY
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services meet to discuss the use of “Red Light / Stop Sign” cameras at various trouble spots throughout the City. That Lt. Preczewski of the Police Traffic Division be invited.
#34 – DISCUSS A ZONING AMENDMENT REGARDING PARKING SPACES PER UNIT
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs meet to discuss a zoning amendment that requires two parking spaces per unit regardless of zone. That members of the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Department and the Police Traffic Division be invited.
#35 – (#882 - #944 of 2006) – 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.
FORTUNETELLING Sylvia Martinez, 173 Essex St., Salem
Diana McKanas, 86D Wharf St., Salem
Debbie Mitchell, 6 Hawthorne Blvd., Salem
FORTUNETELLING
CONTINUED Fatima Mitchell, 6 Hawthorne Blvd., Salem
Tammy Mitchell, 6 Hawthorne Blvd., Salem
Theresa Devoe Noll, 136 Derby St., #2 Salem
Michael Noll, 136 Derby St., #2 Salem
Shawn Poirier, 64 Beaver St., Salem
Gloria Ward, 69 Brittania Circle, Salem
Linda Weinbaum, 18 Hancock St., Salem
FORTUNETELLING
STORE The Goddess’ Treasure Chest, 173 Essex St., Salem
Employees: Michelle LaFrancois, 23 Patricia Rd., Peabody
Tracy McGondel, 20 North St., Topsfield
Al Forbes, 47 Waumbeck St., Dorchester
Lisa Chapman, 10 First St., Salem
Forest Rangel, 74 Lawrence St., Salem
The Magic Parlor, 213 Essex St., Salem
Employees: Stephanie Young, 38 Hillcrest Ave., Beverly
Pyramid Books Inc., 214 Derby St., Salem
Employees: Doug Johnson, 116 Lafayette St., Salem
Beverly Andersen, 216 Lafayette St., #7 Salem
Mary Beth Bruce, 26 Beacon St., #8B, Burlington
Angelica of the Angels, 7 Central St., Salem
Employees: Tory MacNeil, 6 Harrison Ave., Gloucester
Dimetrious Athas, 62 Beach Ave., Swampscott
June Lampert, 300 Essex St., Salem
Katherine Christensen, 255 Washington St., Salem
Barbara E. Szfranski, 8 Crowninshield St., Peabody
JUNK DEALER Isaac Talkowsky & Son, 18 Phillips St., Salem
PUBLIC GUIDE William Sano, 35 Daniels St., Salem
Michael Metzger, 25 Shepard St., Marblehead
Richard Metzger, 25 Shepard St., Marblehead
Susan Metzger, 25 Shepard St., Marblehead
Nancy Sweeter, 60 Burley St., Danvers
Judith Eidelman, 8 Long View Dr., Marblehead
Hannah Diozzi, 20 Pleasant St., Salem
Fran Marrow, 12 Strawberry Hill Ln., Danvers
Allen Winecour, 161 Garland St., Everett
PUBLIC GUIDE
CONTINUED Alicia Diozzi, 40 English St., Salem
William Grover, 84A Polland St., Billerica
Douglas Sabin, 34 Northey St., Salem
Betsey V. Jackson, 304 Brooksby Village Dr., #697, Peabody
Ruth Wall, 13 Crombie St., Salem
Jeffrey Horton, 16 Garfield Ave., Beverly
Nichole Calrke, 28 Howard St. #2, Salem
Michael Vitka, 15 Winter St., #1, Salem
Mollie Stewart, 190 Essex St., Salem
Alejandra Miranda-Naon, 43 Longwood Ave. #801, Brookline
Brigitta Amsler, 286 Ocean Ave., Marblehead
SEAWORMS Jose Machado, 3 Emmett St., Peabody
Manuel P. Silva, 52 Palealogos St., Peabody
Arthur Barriera, 49 Webster St., Peabody
Manuel Carroca, 12 Union St., Peabody
Analiano Silva, 25 Driscoll St., Peabody
Manuel N. Silva, 80 Northend St., Peabody
SECOND HAND
VALUABLE Boston St. Resale, 134 ½ Boston St.
Samantha’s, 177 Essex St.
Witch City Consignment & Thrift, 301 Essex St.
Antiques at Museum Place, Museum Place Mall
Bernard’s, 179 Essex St.
Marine Arts Gallery, 135 Essex St.
Olde Naumkeag Antiques, 1 Hawthorne Blvd.
R.A. Difillipo Antiques, 55 Lafayette St.
R.J. Coins & Jewelry, 72 Wharf St.
Record Exchange, 256 Washington St.
Salem Coin & Jewelry, 149 North St.
Salem Used Furniture & Antiques, 107 ½ Bridge St.
Same Day Services, 2 Mason St.
Tobie’s Jewelry, 142 Washington St.
Antiques & Uniques of Salem, 130 North St.
Cyrx Stryr Sales, 209 Essex St.
Freedom of Expression Inc., 274 Essex St.
Game Zone, 270 Essex St.
Witch City Consignment & Thrift, 301 Essex St.
TAG DAY Salem/Swampscott Youth Hockey, October 13, 2007
S.H.S. Girls & Boys Basketball Teams, January 20 & February 3, 2007
S.H.S. Field Hockey, September 22 & October 14, 2007
#36 – (#848) – APPR. PUBLIC PROPERTY – FULL TIME SALARIES
Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance. It was voted to accept the report. The matter was not adopted and was referred back to the Committee on Administration and Finance to be reported out at the next meeting.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the matter of an appropriation of $35,000.00 to Public Property – Full Time Salaries, has considered said matter and would recommend Approval.
#37 – (#680, #277 of 2006) – ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO SALARY & CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEE (DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES)
Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance. It was voted to accept the report. The matter was not adopted and was referred back to the Committee on Administration and Finance to be reported out at the next meeting. Also that the Mayor be asked to endorse the Ordinance which she did not sign.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the matter of an ordinance relative to the Salary Classification of Certain Employees (Director of Inspectional Services)
#38 – CONDUIT LOCATION ON HIGHLAND AVENUE
A hearing was ordered for January 25, 2007 on the petition from National Grid for a conduit on Highland Avenue.
#39 – POLE LOCATION ON HIGHLAND AVENUE
A hearing was ordered for January 25, 2007 on the petition from National Grid for a solely owned pole on Highland Avenue.
#40 – INFLAMMABLE APPLICATION 319 HIGHLAND AVENUE
Request from Attorney Joseph Correnti for Richmond Highland LLC for an increase of storage of underground inflammables, a hearing was ordered, January 25, 2007.
#41 – ROAD RACE / FUN WALK FOR SALEM STATE COLLEGE
Request from Salem State College to hold a road race and fun walk on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 9:00 A.M., was granted.
#42 – COMMUNICATION FROM ROBERT W. CALLAHAN
A communication from retired Captain Robert W. Callahan from the Police Department in appreciation of the proclamation and city seal presented to him upon his retirement.
#43 – LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
TAXI OPERATORS Douglas Stephens, 9 Park St., Beverly
Jose Perez, 86 Essex St., Salem
James Cloutman, 19 Rainbow Terr., Salem
Karyn Milaszewski, 251 Newbury St., Peabody
Alphonse Soltys, 71 Harvest St., Lynn
Robert Smith, 47 Bridge St., Salem
Rudy Rosario, 14 Mason St., Salem
Philippe W. Julien, 266 Washington St., #6, Salem
Hipolito Ozoria, 33 Park St., Salem
Victorino Santana, 49 Harbor St., Salem
Jose Lopez, 12 Mason St., Salem
Kitoto C. Von Hebb, 176 Federal St., Salem
Donald A. MacPherson, 6 Elliott Pl., Peabody
Alexi Infante, 16 Aborn St., Salem
Eric Sayers, 370 Ocean Ave. #1303, Revere
Howard Bent, 45 Franklin St., Salem
Betsy McNaughton, 90 Newbury St., Danvers
Steve Coughlin, 62 Lowell St. #4, Peabody
Jody Bottari, 52 Harbor St., Salem
Blair Schetrompf Jr., 36 St. Ann’s Ave., Peabody
TAXI OPERATORS
CONTINUED James Antoszewski, 170 Lynnfield St., Peabody
Wilfredo Moreno, 96 Newbury St., Danvers
Edward Beardsell, 98 Newbury St., Danvers
Joseph Bain, 6 Pulaski St., Peabody
Ramon Espinal, 12 Mt. Vernon St., Salem
Genaro Roman, 26 Prince St., Salem
Rafael Mora, 17 Ward St. #3, Salem
Guillermo Javier, 12 First St., Salem
Gerald Feldman, 116, Lafayette St., Salem
#44 - #53 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSES
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator license applications were granted.
D’Alelio Construction Co., 31 Lewis Rd., Swampscott
Geologic-Earth Exploration, Inc., 7 Sherwood Dr., Norfolk
Geosearch Inc., 20 Authority Dr., Fitchburg
J. Doyle Backhoe Services, 10 Fernwood Lake Ave., Gloucester
K & B Excavating, 105 Mason St., Salem
McLaughlin Const. Co., 72R Central St., Peabody
Michael A. Mangini Excavation, 21 Highland Pl., Swampscott
P.F. Gallo & Sons, 51 Shelton Rd., Swampscott
Thomas Mackey & Sons, Inc., 58 Broadway, Salem
United Utility Corp., 42 Haverhill Rd., Amesbury
#54 - #59 – CLAIMS
The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Christopher E. Baylow, 15 Rockaway Ave., Marblehead
Eric Homan, 56 Mayfair Rd., Peabody
Peter Leap, 8 Ruby Ave., Marblehead
Charles Louden, 6 Tedesco Pond Place, Salem
Kerri Natale, 9 Ober St., Salem
Jean Porazinski, 22 Grant Rd., Salem
TALK Realty Trust (for Henry A. Lucas Jr.,Atty.), 133 Washington St., Salem
#61 - #62 – BONDS
The following Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
DRAINLAYER D’Alelio Construction Co., 31 Lewis Rd., Swampscott
Geosearch Inc., 20 Authority Dr., Fitchburg
(#845) – SECOND PASSAGE – BOND ORDER OF $14,817,000.00 FOR SALEM HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION PROJECT
The matter of second and final passage of a Bond Order appropriating $14,817,000.00 for the Salem High School Renovation Project, was then taken up. The Bond was adopted for second and final passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
Councillor Prevey moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
(#864) – SECOND PASSAGE - ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, RAVENNA AVENUE
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 50B, Handicap Parking Zone, Limited Time, Ravenna Avenue, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#865) - SECOND PASSAGE - ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, REPEAL HANDICAP PARKING, LORING AVENUE
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 50B, Repeal Handicap Parking Zone, Limited Time, Loring Avenue, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#868) - SECOND PASSAGE - ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, ISOLATED STOP SIGNS, REPEALS LIST
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 49, Repeal Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs, Webb Street, School Street, Broad Street, Summer Street, Canal Street, Essex Street, several locations on Flint Street, and New Derby Street, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#869) - SECOND PASSAGE - ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, ISOLATED STOP SIGNS, MARGIN STREET
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 49, Isolated Stop Signs, Margin Street, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#870) - SECOND PASSAGE - ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, ISOLATED STOP SIGNS, HATHORNE STREET
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 49, Isolated Stop Signs, Hathorne 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 9:15 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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