A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
March 8, 2007 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of
this meeting was posted on March 1, 2007 at 5:08 P.M.
All Councillor were present.
Council President Matthew Veno presided.
Councillor Blair moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It was so voted.
President Veno requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
#174 – APPT. OF CHRISTINE MICHELINI TO THE BIKE PATH COMMITTEE
The Mayor’s appointment of Christine Michelini to serve as a member of the Bike Path Committee for a term to expire March 1, 2010, was held over until the next meeting of March 22, 2007.
#175 – APPT. OF MARY DENNESEN TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Mayor’s appointment of Mary Dennesen to serve as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term to expire March 1, 2010, was held over until the next meeting of March 22, 2007.
#176 – APPT. OF MARY LAUBY TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Mayor’s appointment of Mary Dennesen to serve as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term to expire March 1, 2010, was held over until the next meeting of March 22, 2007.
#177 – APPT. OF LISA CAMMARATA AS DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
The Mayor’s appointment of Lisa Cammarata to serve as the Director of Human Resource for a term to expire January 31, 2008, was confirmed under suspension of the rules by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
Councillor Corchado requested and received unanimous consent to allow Ms. Cammarata to speak.
#178 – REAPPT. OF DOUGLAS DESROCHER TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
The Mayor’s reappointment of Douglas Desrocher to serve as a member of the Historic District Commission for a term to expire March 1, 2010, was confirmed by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
#179 – REAPPT. OF KEITH GLIDDEN TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Mayor’s reappointment of Keith Glidden to serve as a member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire March 1, 2010, was confirmed by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
#180 - #181 – REAPPT. CONSTABLE
The Mayor’s reappointment of the following to serve as Constables was received and filed.
Mark Finer, 107 Foster St., Suite 201, Peabody Term to expire March 8, 2010
Kyle Wheaton, 15 Leicester St., North Oxford Term to expire March 1, 2010
#182 – RESOLUTION ANTHONY IWANICKI FOR REPORT OF FIRE ON BLANEY STREET
Councillor Corchado introduced the following Resolution, which was adopted.
RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS: On the evening of January 30, 2007, a 911 call was received from Mr. Anthony Iwanicki, Jr., to report a fire that had started at the Marina property on Blaney Street.
WHEREAS: Due to his quick response the Salem Fire Department was successful in minimizing the extent of damages to the marina and from spreading to the neighborhood, and
WHEREAS: Though the building at the Marina sustained heavy damage they were able to recover most of their tools and equipment, and
WHEREAS: If it were not for Mr. Iwanicki on ordinary citizen doing an extraordinary act, this fire could easily have gone out of control and damaged many neighborhood properties as well as the numerous vessels in storage at the Marina.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Salem City Council, on behalf of the residents of the City of Salem, extend to Anthony Iwanicki, our sincere thanks for his assistance in making that 911 call.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a suitable copy of this resolution along with a City Seal be presented to Mr. Anthony Iwanicki, Jr. on behalf of the City of Salem City Council as expression of our gratitude and admiration.
#183 – TRIAL PERIOD “NO PARKING, TOW ZONE” POPE STREET
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That a temporary “No Parking, Tow Zone” be established on Proctor Street easterly side, starting at the corner of Pope Street and running in a southerly direction for a distance of 325 feet, “No Parking, Tow Zone”. And that this be done for a sixty (60) day trial period.
#184 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, OBEDIENCE TO STOP SIGNS, DIBIASI STREET
Councillor O’Leary 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 49, “Obedience to Stop Signs”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Northeasterly bound traffic on Dibiasi Street at Sable Road, “Obedience to Stop Signs”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#185 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, CARLTON STREET
Councillor Crochado 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 50B, Repeal “Handicap Parking, Limited Time”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Repeal Carlton Street, in front of #13, for a distance of twenty (20) feet “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#186 – RESOLUTION DECLARE SALEM A “NO DISCHARGE AREA”
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Resolution, which was adopted.
RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS: That Salem be declared part of the Salem Sound Regional Effort along with Beverly, Danvers and Marblehead to be designated a Federal No Discharge Area, and
WHEREAS: That the Environmental Protection Agency be sent a NDA application for consideration of the Federal No Discharge Area Designation process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That this resolution be made a matter of record and a copy be sent to the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management along with the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1. Also, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Harbormaster and the Director of Salem Sound Coast Watch to begin the NDA application process.
#187 – RAISE IRISH FLAG FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Councillor O’Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Superintendent of the Veteran’s Services Agent raise the Irish Flag at Riley Plaza on March 15, 16, 17 & 18, 2007 in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
#188 – FINANCIAL REPORTS
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the enclosed Year to Date Budget Report dated February 28, 2007 and Financial Report dated January 31, 2007 be received and placed on file.
#189 – (#160) ORDINANCE AMENDING CH. 32, POLICE BY ADDING ARTICLE VI, AUTOMATED PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM
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 first passage of an ordinance amending Chapter 32, Police by adding Article VI, Automated Photographic Traffic Enforcement System, has considered said matter and would recommend adoption for first passage.
#190 – (#169) – ANNUAL HAWC WALK ON APRIL 29, 2007
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 use of City Streets for the annual HAWC Walk on Sunday, April 29, 2007, has considered said matter and would recommend that the petition be granted.
#191 – (#170 - #171) 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.
SECOND HAND Modern Millie, 103 Washington St., Salem
CLOTHING
TAXI OPERATOR Jeffrey Dennis, 117 Lafayette St., Salem
Mark Adams, 59 Goodale St., Peabody
Camilo DiVanne, 113, Loring Ave., Salem
#192 – (#113) – HOME RULE PETITION FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE TO DAVID HALTER 32 CHURCH STREET
Councillor O’Keefe offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs. It was voted to accept the report.
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of a Home Rule Petition for the sale of beer and wine by David Halter at 32 Church Street, has considered said matter and would recommend the matter be referred back to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
#193 – (#162) – APPR. TO PUBLIC SERVICES – WATER EQUIPMENT
Councillor Prevey 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 $205,000.00 to Public Services – Water Equipment account, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#194 – (#164) – APPR. TO PUBLIC SERVICES – SEWER EQUIPMENT
Councillor Prevey 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 $39,284.50 to Public Services – Sewer Equipment account, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#195 – (#163) – APPR. TO PUBLIC SERVICES – WATER EQUIPMENT
Councillor Prevey 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 $39,284.50 to Public Services – Water Equipment account, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#196 – (#151) – APPR. TO POLICE COMMUNITY EVENTS
Councillor Prevey 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 $11,194.13 to Police Community Events account, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#197 – (#153) – APPR. TO CEMETERY BURIAL
Councillor Prevey 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 Burial account, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#198 – (#154) – APPR. TO PUBLIC SERVICES – WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Councillor Prevey 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 $7,000.00 to Public Services – Water System Improvement Program account, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#199 – (#74) – SECTION 108 HUD LOAN FOR COMMUNITY LIFE CENTER
Councillor Pelletier offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of a Section 108 HUD Loan Application for the construction of a new Community Life Center at the former St. Joseph’s Church Property on Lafayette Street, has considered said matter and would recommend to report out to the full Council with no recommendation.
Councillor Pelletier moved to refer the matter back to the Committee of the Whole and invite the Mayor and the matter be reported out by the next Council meeting of March 22, 2007.
Councillor Lovely’s friendly amendment that the Mayor come back and explore every site not just Broad Street.
Councillor O’Keefe made the motion to move the question. The matter did not carry by a vote of 6 yeas, 5 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Sosnowski, O’Leary, O’Keefe, Lovely, Furey and Blair were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Sargent, Prevey, Pelletier, Corchado and Veno were recorded as voting in the negative.
On the motion of Councillor to refer the matter to the Committee of the Whole and invite the Mayor and the matter be reported out by the next Council meeting of March 22, 2007 and that the
Mayor come back and explore every site not just Broad Street was adopted by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 1 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Sosnowski, Prevey, Pelletier, O’Leary, O’Keefe, Lovely, Furey, Corchado, Blair and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sargent was recorded as voting in the negative.
Councillor Pelletier moved immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
#200- PETITION FROM SALEM JAZZ AND SOUL TO HOLD OUTDOOR CONCERTS
The petition from Salem Jazz and Soul to hold outdoor concerts on May 12, June 9, July 14 and August 11, 2007, in the Derby Square Area from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. was granted.
#201 – LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following License applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
TAXI OPERATOR Christopher Sullivan, 7 Essex Ave., Gloucester
Pedro Pena, 32 Pingree St., Salem
Leandro Ynoa, 414 Essex St., Salem
Roberto Disia, 24 Rainbow Terr., Salem
#202 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSES
The Following Drainlayer / Contract Operator license application was granted.
Bartlett & Steadman Co., Inc., R67 Village St., Marblehead
#203 – CLAIM
The Following Claim was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Salim Elouche, 20 Francis Rd., Salem
On the motion of Councillor O’Keefe the meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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