A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on November 8, 2007 at 5:37 P.M.
All Councillors were recorded as present.
Council President Matthew Veno presided.
Councillor Corchado 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.
#712 – CONDUITS AT 1000 LORING AVENUE
A hearing was held on the Order of Lighttower for two (2) conduits at 1000 Loring Avenue. Appearing in favor was Mike Saraceno, Project Manager for Lightower. Councillor Sosnowski expressed concern that the roads are sealed properly so there are no potholes.
There was no one opposed. Councillor O’Keefe moved that the matter be granted. It was so voted.
#713 – POLE ON BURNSIDE STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for one (1) solely owned pole on Burnside Street. Appearing in favor was Sabhita Mavier-Sheehy and Douglas Wagner representatives of National Grid. Appearing at the hearing and stating concern was Joe Macurio of Bridge Street Brake and Clutch he stated his concerned with Lathrop Street. Also voicing conerns were John Henkelman of 23 Oliver Street and Frank Swasey 16 Burnside Street. They asked where is the pole being located? Councillor O’Keefe asked if National Grid would respond to the concerns of the abutters? Councillor Sosnowski moved that the following matter from National Grid be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
#713A – POLE ON JACKSON STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for one (1) solely owned pole on Jackson Street. Councillor Sosnowski moved that the matter be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
#713B – POLE ON PLEASANT STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for one (1) solely owned pole on Pleasant Street. Councillor Sosnowski moved that the matter be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
#713C – CONDUITS ON ENDICOTT STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for two (2) conduits on Endicott Street. Councillor Sosnowski moved that the matter be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
#713D – CONDUITS ON ESSEX STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for two (2) conduits on Essex Street. Councillor Sosnowski moved that the matter be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
#713E – CONDUITS ON LATHROP STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for two (2) conduits on Lathrop Street. Councillor Sosnowski moved that the matter be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
#713F – CONDUITS ON LEMON STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for two (2) conduits on Lemon Street. Councillor Sosnowski moved that the matter be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
#713G – CONDUITS ON MARCH STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for two (2) conduits on March Street. Councillor Sosnowski moved that the matter be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
#713H – CONDUITS ON OLIVER STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for two (2) conduits on Oliver Street. Councillor Sosnowski moved that the matter be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
#713I – CONDUITS ON PIERCE AVENUE
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for two (2) conduits on Pierce Avenue. Councillor Sosnowski moved that the matter be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
#713J – CONDUITS ON PLANTERS STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for two (2) conduits on Planters Street. Councillor Sosnowski moved that the matter be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
#713K – CONDUITS ON SKERRY STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for two (2) conduits on Skerry Street. Councillor Sosnowski moved that the matter be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
#713L – CONDUITS ON WEBB STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid for two (2) conduits on Webb Street. Councillor Sosnowski moved that the matter be held until the next meeting of December 6, 2007. It was so voted.
Councillor Pelletier moved for a two minute recess. It was so Voted.
Councillor Veno requested a moment of personal priviledge to introduce the new Councillors elect Steven Pinto, Jerry Ryan and Robert McCarthy.
#714 – APPT. OF DR. PAUL FALCONER TO THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
The Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Paul Falconer to serve as a member of the Beautification Committee, for a term to expire November 1, 2010, was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Sosnowski, Sargent, Prevey, Pelletier, O’Leary, O’Keefe, Lovely, Furey, Corchado, Blair and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
#715 – APPT. OF NICOLE MCLAUGHLIN TO THE PLUMMER HOME FOR BOYS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Mayor’s appointment of Nicole McLaughlin to serve as a member of the Plummer Home for Boys Board of Trustees, for a term to expire November 1, 2012, was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Sosnowski, Sargent, Prevey, Pelletier, O’Leary, O’Keefe, Lovely, Furey, Corchado, Blair and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
#716 – (#638) MAYOR’S VETO OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
The following Veto was received from the Mayor. No action for seven days under the provisions of the Charter.
Honorable Salem City Council
Salem City Hall
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Re: Veto of Order repealing Solid Waste Collection Fee
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:
In accordance with Section 55 of the City of Salem Charter, I am returning with written objections the Ordinance adopted by the Council on September 27, 2007, pertaining to the repeal of the Solid Waste Collection Fee, effective June 30, 2008.
While I understand the concerns related to the current solid waste collection fee, I cannot support repeal of the measure without determining an alternative funding source to offset solid waste expenditures and/or identification of budget reductions equal to the expected trash fee revenues.
As you may recall, the City of Salem began to charge for solid waste collection in September, 2006 for investor/non-owner occupied and commercial properties. The income
from this fee was initially estimated at $700,000 (representing three quarters), and this fiscal year we anticipated collecting $800,000 to help defray the cost of collecting solid waste. Our budget for solid waste collection in FY07, the initial year of charging for this service, was $3.2 million. This represents 3.3% of the general fund operating budget and a 6.5% increase over the prior year’s appropriation of $3 million. This fiscal year, we will pay $3,225,186 in solid waste collection costs, a 1% increase over the prior year.
As you know, the decision to implement a trash fee two fiscal years ago came after tackling a multi-million dollar city deficit and with the full knowledge of the many difficult decisions that had been made to date in our joint efforts to get the City’s fiscal house in order and add professional management to all city operations. Examples of these actions include the adoption of M.G.L. Chapter 32B, Section 18 which placed eligible retirees on Medicare and will result in multi-million dollars in health care savings over the next three years; the implementation of an across the board spending freeze for non-essential purchases; significant reduction of personnel through both layoffs and attrition; re-organization and consolidation of several municipal departments, combined with outsourcing of some municipal services to
outside vendors, and level funding of the $42 million dollar school budget in fiscal year 2007. Unfortunately, despite all of these actions, it was still necessary to adopt a trash fee to offset the fixed costs associated with solid waste collection/disposal, especially if we did not want to further reduce services provided by the City.
During the last budget deliberation, I attended nearly every meeting of the Administration and Finance Committee and offered introductory budget remarks to the City Council. Never have I indicated that the solid waste collection fee was a one-time occurrence. Instead, just the opposite is true. For far too long, the City has relied on budget gimmicks and one-time revenue streams to fund annual operating expenses. That bad habit caught up with us eighteen months ago when we faced a multi-million dollar deficit related to health insurance and unrealistic budgeting practices. I am grateful that we were able to end those practices, but in order to do so we needed to identify reliable revenue streams, such as the solid waste fee adopted two years ago by the Council. I question the logic in repealing the ordinance, given
the obvious need for the revenue help pay the City’s more than $3 million dollar trash collection and disposal costs.
In addition to attendance at the Administration and Finance Committee meetings, I also recently provided the City Council with a Five Year Financial Forecast that outlined the City’s projected revenue and expenditures needs, given our best estimates for the next three to five years. As documented in the City’s first Five Year Financial Forecast, there are a number of “budget busters” that continue to monopolize city revenues. Most notably, the cost the health insurance, up 8.98% or $846,797, and retirement assessment, up
6.45% or $455,844. These two items combined total in excess of $1.3 million dollars, which is substantially more than the $765,000+ we will receive from the state in new local aid dollars this year. These expenses related to employee collective bargaining agreements, continue to put pressure on this year and future year’s municipal operating
budgets. While the power plant agreement is unique to Salem, the other budget busters are impacting nearly all Massachusetts municipalities in very much the same way. In essence, anticipated revenue growth cannot keep pace with spiraling costs in segments of the budget where the city has little or no discretion. Curtailing the trash fee will only exacerbate this situation in the years ahead.
With all of this in mind, I simply cannot support repeal of the solid waste collection fee recently adopted by the City Council. No one likes paying additional fees, myself included, but it would be irresponsible to take this action and leave the problem for the next Council to contend with, especially given how far we have come together in recent years to improve the fiscal health of the City. Repeal of this fee without a plan to make up for the lost revenue-either through cuts or alternative funding mechanisms would pose a major step backward for the City’s municipal finances and jeopardizes our standing with bond rating agencies who are assessing our current and future financial position.
Lastly, some Councillors have mentioned that the expiration of the trash contract at the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2008) will result in future savings to the City. While I certainly hope that we will be able to achieve savings in future years, I am not certain that will be the case. We will definitely be putting the contract out to bid – something that did not previously occur – and aggressively courting bid contractors. However, I’m not sure that doing so will guarantee substantial savings and certainly don’t think it would be wise to anticipate savings equal to the $800,000 we currently derive in revenues from the trash fee.
I would respectfully ask that you uphold the veto of the repeal of this ordinance. By doing so, you are not precluded from taking steps to modify or amend the ordinance at a future date when we may have a clearer outlook on the options available to us.
Very truly yours,
s/ Kimberley Driscoll
Mayor
#717 – SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGET SHORTFALL
Mayor’s letter informing the City Council of the School Department budget shortfall for the present fiscal year was received and placed on file.
Honorable Salem City Council
Salem City Hall
Salem, MA 01970
Re: School Department FY2008 Budget Deficit
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:
As was communicated to you via email late last week, the School Department is facing a substantial budget shortfall in the present fiscal year, as outlined in the previously distributed memorandum from School Superintendent Bill Cameron.
Over the course of the last two weeks, City Finance Department personnel, in conjunction with School Department officials, have conducted a detailed examination of the current finances of the Salem Public Schools. As a result of that effort, we have identified at least $1.8 million dollars of FY07 expenses that were intentionally held back by the former School Business Manager and paid with FY08 appropriations. This practice constitutes a violation of Massachusetts General Laws and in essence means that the funding available to the School Department to pay for 2007-2008 school year’s goods, services and salaries has been effectively reduced by
$1.8 million. As required, we have reported this matter to officials at the Department of Revenue (DOR); Powers and Sullivan, the City’s independent audit firm; and First Southwest, the City’s Financial Investment Advisor. Earlier today, I met with officials from Powers and Sullivan and First Southwest, and I expect to speak with officials at the DOR tomorrow morning, concerning the current issues before us.
As you can appreciate, this situation needs to be dealt with as swiftly as possible, as every week that goes by without this matter being resolved will likely lead to deeper cuts and/or further reductions, with less time to reap potential savings. Further, the other critical factor related to this dilemma has to do with the City’s ability to close out the FY07 books and set a tax rate for the current fiscal year. In order to gain DOR approval of our recap sheet and tax rate, we will need to work with the auditors to quantify the extent of the School Department deficit, complete a full report of School Department financials, and identify a
combination of cuts and/or new revenues to deal with those findings in order to balance the books and close out the fiscal year by this December. Thus, we have a very short timetable in which to operate and conclude matters so that we can send out accurate tax bills this January.
At our meeting today, Rich Viscay and I met with Jim Powers and Renee Davis from the City’s independent audit firm, Powers and Sullivan, to outline a plan of action on how best to proceed. At present, Powers and Sullivan has been working in the City on routine end of year audit tasks.
Completion of the audit is necessary for the City to be able to submit a recap to DOR, which enables us to set a tax rate for the current year. In addition, the audited financial statements are what primarily comprise the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) submitted to the GFOA at the end of every calendar year. Given what we now know regarding understated School Department expenditures for FY07, Powers and Sullivan will need to work on an expanded audit of School Department financials in order to complete their year- end reports. We are working with Powers and Sullivan and they hope to have additional personnel in
place later this week, with a goal of completing the expanded audit by mid- December.
The other critical piece of this puzzle involves the Department of Revenue (DOR). As you know, just last week the DOR certified the City’s Free Cash at $691,149. We plan to speak with officials at DOR tomorrow to review the aforementioned expanded audit approach and we will work with them to determine the impact that this issue will have on the City’s recent free cash certification. It goes without saying that even if the free cash certification is not amended, any recap certified by DOR will need to demonstrate a balanced budget for FY08 by either
reducing expenditures, raising additional revenues, tapping reserves, or some combination of the three. Otherwise we will in essence have a structural deficit of $1.8 million dollars in the FY08 budget, something DOR will not permit or certify on our recap sheet.
In addition to discussions with Powers and Sullivan, Rich and I also met with Financial Investment Advisor Peter Frazier and discussed potential impacts on upcoming borrowing and the best way to keep the bond rating agencies informed and up to date on how we intend to manage the situation. We have several short term Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN’s) that are coming due next October that will need to be converted to long-term bonds, and the present situation is likely to impact that issuance. At this point, it was agreed that the best thing we can do is to keep both S & P’s and Moody’s informed of
any findings and provide them with regular updates on our plans to address the situation. In addition, we will be working with First Southwest to explore the best options related to the planned October long-term bond issuance.
Lastly, while we know what we are facing will have a substantial impact on School Department operations in short term, it should be noted that the overall repercussions from this activity will likely be with the City for quite some time in the form of significant audit findings, material weaknesses within our financial statements, and negative bond ratings. The former School Business Manager’s intentional un-reporting of $1.8 million dollars in
liabilities; preparation of monthly budget reports to the School Committee and City Council which falsely report a budget surplus; concealment of a derogatory DOE audit review, and alteration of the adopted School Department budget within the City’s general account ledger system (MUNIS) constituted more than inept behavior. Rather, these were intentional acts designed to mislead and cover up acts of wrongdoing. Thus, while we are fully focused on managing and resolving this fiscal dilemma, we will also be pursuing any and all steps necessary to seek recovery and retribution for the extent of these activities.
I will do my best to provide you with regular updates on this situation as it unfolds, but if you have further questions or concerns regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me. We have weathered a prior fiscal challenge by communicating openly and working together and I trust that I can once again count on a collaborative partnership to help deal with this latest financial hurdle.
Notwithstanding this setback, we have made great strides in restoring the City’s fiscal health and I am confident that working in partnership we will be able to overcome this latest obstacle. I appreciate your support and assistance and look forward to working with you on the challenges that lie ahead.
Very truly yours,
s/Kimberley Driscoll
Mayor
cc: Rich Viscay, Finance Director
Dr. Bill Cameron, School Superintendent
#718 – REVENUES / EXPENDITURES FOR HAUNTED HAPPENINGS
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the City’s Financial Department meet with the Committee on Administration and Finance to discuss revenues garnered from the events of Halloween and Haunted Happenings. As part of the meeting the Finance Director shall submit in writing a detailed account of all revenues and expenditures and any damage to the Common and downtown area. Invited to the meeting: City Finance Director, Mayor or her representative, member of the Chamber of Commerce and Haunted Happenings Committee.
#719 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, PARKING PROHIBITED, BECKFORD STREET
Councillor Sosnowski 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 51, “Parking Prohibited”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Beckford Street, westerly side, parking prohibited except between Federal Street and Andover Street, “Resident Sticker Parking Only”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#720 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, PARKING PROHBITED, BECKFORD STREET
Councillor Sosnowski 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 75, “Parking Prohibited, Tow Zone, Resident Sticker”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Beckford Street, Zone C, color Green, in it’s entirety, both sides, except where parking is prohibited.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#721 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, METERED ZONES, KLOP ALLEY
Councillor Corchado 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 56, “Metered Zones”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Klop Alley, Municipal parking lot two additional meter zones established. “Parking Meters, Zones Established”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#722 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, LIMITED TIME, GARDNER STREET
Councillor Blair 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, “Handicap Parking, Limited Time”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Gardner Street, in front of #19, for a distance of twenty feet. “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#723 – ANNUAL REPORT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
Councillor Corchado introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the enclosed Annual Report of the Salem Affordable Housing Trust Fund be received and placed on file.
#724 – (#703 – #706) GRANTING 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.
JUNK DEALER I. Talkowsky & Son, Inc., 18 Phillips St., Salem
PUBLIC GUIDES Ruth Wall, 13 Crombie St., Salem
Douglas Sabin, 34 Northey St., Salem
Michael Metzger, 25 Shepard St., Marblehead
Richard Metzger, 25 Shepard St., Marblehead
Susan Metzger, 25 Shepard St., Marblehead
SEAWORM Manuel Carroca, 12 Union St., Peabody
Jose Machado, 3 Emmett St., Peabody
SECOND HAND Bernard’s Jewelers, 179 Essex St., Salem
VALUABLE RJ Coins, 72 Wharf St., Salem
Salem Coin & Jewelry, 149 North St., Salem
Salem Used Furniture, 107 ½ Bridge St., Salem
Tobies Jewelry, 142 Washington St., Salem
#725 – (#625) DECLARING 12 SWAMPSCOTT ROAD SURPLUS (TRANSFER STATION)
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 declaring surplus and disposal of city owned parcel located at 12 Swampscott Road (Transfer Station) has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in Committee
until such time as the Committee receives a copy of the Traffic Impact Study, Air Quality Impact Study, property appraisal and an updated appraisal from the Board of Health regarding health issues, noise and air quality.
#726 – #726A - ORDINANCE AMENDING ESSEX STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL
Councillor Corchado offered the following report for the Committee on Pubic Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance relative to the use of bicycles on Essex Street Pedestrian Mall has considered said matter and would recommend that the enclosed ordinance be adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and seven
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relative to “Bicycles on Essex Street Pedestrian Mall”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 43C is hereby amended by deleting the following:
“C. ESSEX STREET MALL – Bicycles and mopeds may not be operated upon said mall.”
And replace it with the following new section:
“C. ESSEX STREET MALL – Bicycles, mopeds, pedi-cabs and other like vehicle may not be operated upon the mall unless such vehicle is operated by the police department or an individual or entity is licensed by the police department to operate upon the mall. The police department shall have the authority to limit the time and dates of operation for any licensed operator.
Any licensed operator shall travel upon the mall in a safe and courteous manner so as not to place pedestrians in danger of injury.
Any individual or entity that violates this section may be subject to a civil fine not to exceed $50.00 per occurrence.”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#727 – CONDUITS LAFAYETTE STREET
A hearing was ordered for December 6, 2007 on the petition of National Grid for two (2) conduits on Lafayette Street.
#728 – HAWK WALK
The request from HAWC for use of City streets to hold their annual walk on Sunday, April 27, 2008 beginning at 11:00 A.M., was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
#729 – FRANCIS RIGGIERI CONCERNS
The petition from Francis Riggieri to meet with Council to discuss concerns and issues regarding construction of tennis courts and baseball fields at Salem State College and request public hearings be held before any status changes are made to Lincoln Road, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
#730 - #735 – LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
PUBLIC GUIDES Carole Hartling, 37 Peach Highlands, Marblehea
Nancy Sweeter, 60 Burley St., Danvers
Rosemary Alice Wolf, 128 Bridge St. #4, Salem
Mollie Stewart, 24 Essex St. #1, Salem
Jeffrey Horton, 16 Garfield Ave., Beverly
Lester Vincent Campagna, 104 Flint St., Lynn
Nichole Clarke, 28 Howard St. #2, Salem
Alejandra Miranda-Naon, 95 Longwood Ave., Brookline
William Sano, 35 Daniels St., Salem
Hannah Diozzi, 20 Pleasant St., Salem
Frances Marrow, 12 Strawberry Hill Lane, Danvers
Allen Winecour, 161 Garland St., Everett
Heide Hasselmann, 2 Cranberry Hill, Duxbury
SEAWORM Joe Mendonca, 22 Spring St., Peabody
Arthur Barreira, 49 Webster St., Peabody
John Silva, 10 Almeda St., Salem
SECOND HAND
CLOTHING Witch City Consignment, 301 Essex St., Salem
SECOND HAND
VALUABLE Witch City Consignment, 301 Essex St., Salem
Marine Arts Galleries, Inc., 135 Essex St., Salem
R.A. Difillipo Antiques, 55 Lafayette St. Unit 3C, Salem
Antiques at Museum Place, Museum Place Mall #114, Salem
Cyrx-Stryr Sales, 180 Essex St., Salem
Europa Limited, 3 Hawthorne Blvd., Salem
Filigree & Fancy, Pickering Wharf, Salem
Olde Naumkeag Antiques, 1 Hawthorne Blvd., Salem
Record Exchange, 256 Washington St., Salem
Same Day Services, 2 Mason St., Salem
TAG DAY SHS Field Hockey, September 13, 2008 & September 27, 2008
TAXI OPERATORS Clifford Gately, 9 Crombie St., Salem
Donald Burns, 93 Rainbow Ter., Salem
#736 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSES
The Following Drainlayer / Contract Operator license applications were granted.
Caruso & McGovern Construction Inc., 1 Industrial Way, Georgetown
D’Alelio Construction Co. Inc., 31 Lewis Rd., Swampscott
DeIulis Brothers Construction Co., Inc., 31 Collins St. Terrace, Lynn
DiBiase Corporation, 749 Lowell St., Lynnfield
Infiniti, LLC, 80 Larch Row, Wenham
J. Masterson Construction Corp., 46 Prince St., Danvers
J.J. O’Brien & Sons, Inc. 5 Fern St., Waltham
James W. Flett Co., Inc., 800 Pleasant St., Belmont
Manter Co. Inc., 20 Popes Lane, Danvers
Meninno Construction Co., Inc., 76 Oakville St., Lynn
Pumel Enterprises LLC, 37 Baker Rd., Salisbury
R.B. Strong Excavating & Sewerage Contractor, 122 Western Ave., Gloucester
Village Construction, 190 Pleasant St., Marblehead
#737 – CLAIMS
The following Claims was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Kathleen Gannon, 22 Becket St., Salem
#738 – BOND
The following Bond was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
DRAINLAYER J.J. O’Brien & Sons, Inc., 5 Fern St., Waltham
(#676) – SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE AMENDING TAXICABS
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Chapter 44, Article II, Section 32B, Taxicabs, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#686A) – SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE AMENDING DOG PARK USE REGULATIONS
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Section 101, Dog Park Use Regulations, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#687A) – SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE AMENDING PAWNBROKERS
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Chapter 34, Section 26, Pawnbrokers, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor O’Keefe the meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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