A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on June 18, 2009 at 5:05 P.M.
Councillor Ryan was recorded as absent.
Councillor Furey arrived at 7:40 P.M.
Council President Paul Prevey presided.
Councillor McCarthy moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It was so voted.
President Prevey requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
#393 - POLE RELOCATION ON DALTON PARKWAY
An order from National Grid to relocate a pole on Dalton Parkway was held until the next meeting on July 16, 2009.
Jim Day of Broad Street Neighborhood Association stated that he doesn’t know why the pole is being relocated.
#394 – APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH
The Mayor’s appointment of Kemith LeBlanc to serve as a member of the Board of Health with a term to expire on July 1, 2012, was held under the rules.
#395 - #396 CONSTABLES
The Mayor’s appointment of the following to serve as a Constables with the following terms to expire was received and filed.
Leo Ledwell, 26 Winthrop Dr., Falmouth Term to Expire: June 21, 2010
Richard Michaud, 31 Green St., Gloucester Term to Expire: June 9, 2010
#397 – APPROPRIATION TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION & WORKERS COMP. MEDICAL
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules.
Councillor Veno moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” account to the accounts listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Unemployment Compensation $23,000.00
Workers Comp. Medical 2,000.00
$25,000.00
#398 – APPROPRIATION TO BE EXTENDED FOR REPAIR OF PALMER COVE NETTING
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) is hereby appropriated to the “Capital Outlay – Renovation and Repair” account to be expended for the renovation and repair of Palmer Cove netting for the Recreation Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#399 – TRANSFER TO CITY COUNCIL ADVERTISING
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted.
Councillor Veno moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) is hereby transferred from the accounts listed below to the “City Council Advertising” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Elections – Printing & Binding $1,500.00
Elections – Voting Machine Service 1,500.00
$3,000.00
#400 – BOND ORDER – APPR. OF $2,594,000.00 FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 8 yeas, 0 nays, 3 absent and referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Pinto, O’Keefe, McCarthy, Lovely and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Ryan, Pelletier and Furey were recorded as voting in the negative.
ORDERED: That the sum of $2,594,000 be and hereby is appropriated to pay costs of various capital improvements set forth below, and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Sections 7 and 8 of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue and sell bonds or notes of the City therefore.
Parking 50,000 Equipment – Multi Space Meters
50,000 Equipment – Posts, signage, installation of above
Police 140,000 Equipment – Vehicles
Fire 50,000 Equipment – Compressor for SCBA
Public Services 295,000 Vehicles and Equipment
30,000 Renovations – Garage Doors
Engineering 1,500,000 Renovations – Roads, Sidewalks, and Xwalks
Parks, Rec.
Comm. Service 50,000 Equipment – Playground Equipment
289,000 Renovations – Furlong Park
25,000 Repairs – Gazebo Roofs @ Willows
Schools 75,000 Renovations – Witchcraft Heights – ballfield
40,000 Renovations – Bertram Field House
FURTHER ORDERED, that the Mayor and the Treasurer are each authorized to file an application to qualify under Chapter 44A of the Massachusetts General Laws any and all bonds of the City issued under and pursuant hereto, and to provide such information and executive such documents as may be required in connection therewith.
#401 – UNISSUED DEBT BE RESCINDED
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole
ORDERED: That the following amounts of authorized but unissued debt authorized under Council Loan Order #280 duly adopted by the City Council on May 22, 2008 and approved by the Mayor on May 28, 2008 for the following projects are hereby rescinded:
Sewer Drain cleaning 300,000
Public Services – Rubbish Packer 65,000
School-Infrastructure (parking access improvements) 75,000
#402 – APPROPRIATION TO BE EXPENDED FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Sixty-Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00) is hereby appropriated to the Capital Outlay Accounts listed below to be expended for reasons listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Parking Renovation & Repairs Sewal St. Lot Updates 25,000.00
Electrical Equipment LED light replacement program 25,000.00
COA Equipment Van replacement 30,000.00
Recreation Renovation & Repairs Repair Mack Park stairs 30,000.00
Schools Renovation & Repairs Collins & Saltonstall building 50,000.00
Envelope analysis
Total 160,000.00
#403 – DONATIONS FOR ESSEX SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted
ORDERED: To accept the donation from the organizations listed below in the amount of Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred ($14,500.00) to fund the Essex County Summer Camp program.
These funds will be deposited into the Police Department Essex County Summer Camp Donation Fund in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Police Town of Saugus 2,500.00
Police Lynn G.E. Good Neighbor Fund 12,000.00
Total 14,500.00
#404 – APPROPRIATION TO ASSESSOR – CONTRACTED SERVICES
The following was received after the deadline of Tuesday noon under suspension of the rules.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance and invited the following be invited, Assessor, Board of Assessors, Finance Director, Mayor or her representative.
ORDERED: That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to the “Assessor – Contracted Services” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#405 – DONATIONS FOR THE JULY 4TH EVENTS
The following was received after the deadline of Tuesday noon under suspension of the rules.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted.
ORDERED: To accept the following donations to sponsor this year’s July 4th event and festivities.
Dominion-Salem Harbor Station 10,000.00 City View Trolley 2,500.00
Salem Five Charitable Foundation 5,000.00 BETA Group, Inc. 500.00
Demoulas Supermarket 2,500.00 Pickering Wharf Merchants Assoc. 250.00
Carpenters Local Union 26 250.00 Cranney Home Services 100.00
C.N. Wood Co., Inc. 250.00 High Rock Equities Fund 500.00
Crosby’s Markets, Inc. 300.00 Charing Cross Realty Trust 1,000.00
Kelley and Ryan Assoc. 1,000.00 Red’s Sandwich Shop 1,000.00
James & Claire Bailey 500.00 Pickering Wharf Realty Trust 1,000.00
Thai Hut Inc/Thai Place 1,000.00 Unibank 200.00
Eastern Bank 2,500.00 Aggregate Industries 500.00
Woodward & Curren 1,000.00 N. Rubino 50.00
KV Associates 1,500.00 Lotus Gifts 500.00
CDM (Camp Dresser & McKee) 1,000.00 Ti Sales Inc. 100.00
Ronan, Segal & Harrington 500.00 The Salem Witch Museum 500.00
Serafini, Serafini & Darling 500.00 Target 10,000.00
Dean & Flynn Inc. 250.00 Total $48,000.00
Weston & Sampson 250.00
New England Civil Engineering 250.00
Beverly Cooperative Bank 500.00
#406 – TRANSFER TO DPW – CONTRACTED SERVICES
The following was received after the deadline of Tuesday noon under suspension of the rules.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Dollars ($26,000.00) is hereby transferred from the “DPW – Full Time Salary” account to the “DPW – Contracted Services“ account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#407 – TRANSFER TO DPW – WATER OVERTIME
The following was received after the deadline of Tuesday noon under suspension of the rules.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor was adopted.
ORDERED: That the sum of Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($6,500.00) is hereby transferred from the “DPW – Water Fuel Gas” account to the “DPW – Water Overtime” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#408 – MAYOR’S UPDATE ON THE COUNCIL ON AGING BUILDING
The following was received after the deadline of Tuesday noon under suspension of the rules.
The Mayor’s letter regarding the proposed re-use process for the Council on Aging building was referred to the Committee on Community and Economic Development co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.
June 23, 2009
Honorable Salem City Council
Salem City Hall
93 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970
Re: Proposed Re-Use Process for the Council on Aging Building.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:
I am writing in regard to the proposed re-use process for the current Council on Aging building on Broad Street. As you know, earlier this year the Council approved funding and acquisition of a site at the corner of Boston and Bridge for construction of a new state of the art community life/senior center. As part of funding for that initiative, we proposed selling the current COA building as a way to help pay for the new facility and the Council approved a surplus designation of the property. During the debate on this topic, a number of Councillors expressed concern about the sale and preservation of this building, as well as whether or not the property could be put to some municipal re-use. At that time, I indicated to the Council that we would take these concerns into consideration during the re-use discussion. In order to have an orderly
process for this to occur, I would like to utilize the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA) to assist with a re-use analysis and a building disposition recommendation.
As you know, the SRA has undertaken several similar public building review and disposition efforts, most notably the Salem Jail and Old Town Hall. In both examples, their efforts have included an analysis and overview of the current building’s condition, input from experts on feasible re-use options, as well as public input on potential re-use concepts and proposals. I would anticipate that the SRA would take a similar approach to this project, the results of which would be provided to the Council for final review and action. Given the prior comments raised by members of the Council, the SRA’s analysis will include potential municipal re-use. In addition, given the age of the building we would naturally mandate preservation of the structure as part of any re-use. I expect that this process will take approximately six months,
meaning we will likely have a recommendation for re-use by the end of the calendar year. Ultimately, the Council will be required to approve any
proposed disposition and re-use of this property. Due to the importance of knowing the outcome of how this building will be re-used and what impact, if any, this will have on the financing model
established for the new COA facility, I am hoping the SRA will commence work on this initiative as soon as possible. As such, I wanted to alert you to our efforts to start this process and assure you that we will incorporate the issues raised during the debate on surplus designation into the proposed re-use planning process. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter and I will ensure that the Council is kept updated on the SRA’s progress with regard to this very important initiative.
Very truly yours,
s/ Kimberley Driscoll
Mayor
cc: Lynn Duncan, Planning and Development Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority Members
#409 – RESOLUTION ST. PETER’S CHURCH 276TH ANNIVERSARY
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Resolution, which was adopted.
RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS: June 29, 2009 marks the 276th Anniversary of St. Peter’s Church, and;
WHEREAS: St. Peter’s Church has been in dedicated service to God and this Community since 1733, and;
WHEREAS: St. Peter’s Church is a vital part of Salem’s history and has gone through many changes, but one thing has remained true is their love for the people of Salem and their loyalty to this Community, and;
WHEREAS: They have provided guidance in moral and social growth to this City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of Salem hereby congratulates St. Peter’s Church on this landmark occasion.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council make this resolution a matter of record of these proceedings, and that a suitable copy be presented to St. Peter’s Church along with a copy of the City Seal, as a token of our respect and admiration.
#410 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, RESIDENT STICKER PARKING, TAFT ROAD
Councillor O’Keefe introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and nine
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 75, “Parking Prohibited, Towing Zone, Resident Sticker Parking”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Taft Road, Zone B, Color Red both sides, Monday through Friday amend to 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
Councillor O’Keefe assumed the Chair.
#411 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING LIMITED TIME, WALTER STREET
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and nine
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 50B, “Handicap Parking Zones, Limited Time”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Walter Street in front of #2, beginning at a point twenty (20) feet from Foster Street for a distance of twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
Councillor Prevey resumed the Chair.
#412 – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Councillor Veno introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Monthly Financial Report dated May 31, 2009, be received and placed on file.
#413 – (#364) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR NEW WATER TOWER
Councillor O’Keefe offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of a Memorandum of Understanding relative to a land swap for the construction of a new water tower off Highland Avenue, has considered said matter and would recommend approval
#414 – (#385) 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 approval.
PUBLIC GUIDE Brian Serfes, 5 Prince St., Salem
#415 – (#353, #352, #373) TAXI OPERATOR HEARING
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 a Taxi Operator Hearing for Robert Mezakowski, 33 Mill St., Beverly, has considered said matter and would recommend his application for a Taxi Operator License be granted.
Councillor O’Keefe assumed the Chair.
#416 – (#279, #289) ISSUES REGARDING ST. MARY’S CHURCH AND THE SALEM MISSION
Councillor Prevey 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 issues regarding St. Mary’s Church and the Salem Mission, has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in Committee for the purpose of having another meeting to obtain and to get an update on where things stand between the Salem Mission’s Board and Salem Community Arts Group.
#417 – FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
Councillor Veno offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the matter of the Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget, has considered said matter and would recommend that the total Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 in the amount of $120,312,481.00 be adopted by the following orders:
#417.1 - MAYOR
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the PersonNameMayor shall be as follows:
Personnel $251,491.00
Non Personnel Expenses $105,250.00
Total $356,741.00
#417.2 – CITY COUNCIL
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the City Council shall be as follows:
Legislative
Personnel $119,700.00
Non Personnel Expenses $31,650.00
Total $151,350.00
#417.3 – CITY CLERK
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the City Clerk shall be as follows:
Personnel $220,576.00
Non Personnel Expenses $6,550.00
Total $227,126.00
#417.4 – ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Elections & Registration shall be as follows:
Personnel $119,344.00
Non Personnel Expenses $50,100.00
Total $169,444.00
#417.5 - ASSESSING
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Assessing shall be as follows:
Personnel $234,495.00
Non Personnel Expenses $30,177.00
Total $264,672.00
#417.6 - COLLECTOR
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Collector shall be as follows:
Personnel $195,820.00
Non Personnel Expenses $9,600.00
Total $205,420.00
#417.7 – DATA PROCESSING
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Data Processing shall be as follows:
Personnel $166,630.00
Non Personnel Expenses $13,050.00 Total $179,680.00
Fixed Costs $249,536.00
GIS Personnel $32,134.00
Non personnel Expenses $11,229.00
$43,363.00
Total $472,579.00
#417.8 – FINANCE DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Finance Department shall be as follows:
Personnel $230,747.00
Non Personnel Expenses $26,485.00
Total $257,232.00
#417.9 – PARKING DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Parking Department shall be as follows:
Personnel $438,640.00
Non Personnel Expenses $136,700.00
Total $575,340.00
#417.10 – PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Purchasing Department shall be as follows:
Personnel $102,766.00
Non Personnel Expenses $16,750.00
Total $119,516.00
Fixed Costs $63,000.00
Total $182,516.00
#417.11 – TREASURER
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Treasurer shall be as follows:
Treasurer
Personnel $149,918.00
Non Personnel Expenses $36,695.00
Total $186,613.00
Debt Service $6,644,102.00
Short Term Debt. $227,340.00
Assessments
NSRS/Charter/Choice $1,531,740.00
State Assessment
Expenses $6,485,907.00
Contributory Retirement
Personnel Services $8,082,746.00
Non Contributory Retirement $133,852.00
Medicare
Personnel Services $696,450.00
Municipal Insurance
Non Personnel Expenses $291,535.00
Total $24,280,285.00
#417.12 – SOLICITOR
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Solicitor shall be as follows:
Personnel $143,858.00
Non Personnel Expenses $72,000.00
Total $215,858.00
#417.13 – HUMAN RESOURCES
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Human Resources shall be as follows:
Personnel $211,467.00
Non Personnel Expenses $33,450.00
Total $244,917.00
Workmen’s Comp-Personnel $451,295.00
Unemployment Comp-Personnel $230,000.00
Group Insurance-Personnel $10,385,915.00
Total $11,312,127.00
Councillor O’Keefe and Sargent recused themselves and left the Chamber.
#417.14 - FIRE DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Fire Department shall be as follows:
Personnel $6,407,944.00
Non Personnel Expenses $416,545.00
Total $6,824,489.00
Councillor O’Keefe and Sargent returned to the Chamber.
#417.15 – HARBORMASTSER
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Harbormaster shall be as follows:
Personnel $175,307.00
Non Personnel Expenses $37,300.00
Total $212,607.00
#417.16 - POLICE DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Police Department shall be as follows:
Personnel $6,665,945.00
Non Personnel Expenses $533,806.00
Total $7,199,751.00
#417.17 – HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Health Department shall be as follows:
Personnel $335,623.00
Non Personnel Expenses $21,200.00
Total $356,823.00
#417.18 – PUBLIC PROPERTY
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Public Property shall be as follows:
Zoning of Appeals
Personnel $3,000.00
Non Personnel Expenses $900.00
Total $3,900.00
Public Property
Fixed Costs $643,360.00
Inspectional Services
Building, Plumbing, Gas
Inspector
Personnel $284,686.00
Non Personnel Expenses $27,400.00
Total $312,086.00
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Public Property continued:
Licensing
Personnel $49,858.00
Non Personnel Expenses $1,940.00
Total $51,798.00
Total $1,011,144.00
#417.19 – ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Electrical Department shall be as follows:
Personnel $258,434.00
Non Personnel Expenses $794,000.00
Total $1,052,434.00
#417.20 – PLANNING DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Planning Department shall be as follows:
Conservation Commission
Personnel $26,001.00
Non Personnel Expenses $425.00
Total $26,426.00
Planning Board
Personnel $22,999.00
Non Personnel Expenses $3,000.00
Total $25,999.00
Planning Dept.
Personnel $196,804.00
Non Personnel Expenses $7,275.00
Total $204,079.00
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Planning continued:
Market & Tourist Commission
Non Personnel Expenses $83,000.00
Historical Commission
Personnel $7,643.00
Non Personnel Expenses $1,350.00
Total $8,993.00
TOTAL $348,497.00
#417.21 – PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Public Services Department shall be as follows:
Public Services
Personnel $1,452,736.00
Non Personnel Expenses $544,165.00
Total $1,996,901.00
Snow & Ice
Personnel $50,000.00
Non Personnel Expenses $344,560.00
Total $394,560.00
TOTAL $2,391,461.00
#417.22 – ENGINEERING
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Engineering shall be as follows:
Engineering
Personnel $69,286.00
Non Personnel Expenses $3,500.00
Total $72,786.00
Total $72,786.00
#417.23 – LIBRARY
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Library shall be as follows:
Personnel $845,090.00
Non Personnel Expenses $269,466.00
Total $1,114,556.00
#417.24 – COUNCIL ON AGING
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Council on Aging shall be as follows:
Personnel $231,727.00
Non Personnel Expenses $31,100.00
Total $262,827.00
#417.25 – RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Recreation and Community Services shall be as follows:
Recreation
Personnel $331,298.00
Non Personnel Expenses $151,610.00
Total $482,908.00
Golf Course
Personnel $229,100.00
Non Personnel Expenses $99,500.00
Total $328,600.00
Witch House
Personnel $74,066.00
Non Personnel Expenses $64,280.00
Total $138,346.00
Winter Island
Personnel $95,453.00
Non Personnel Expenses $56,000.00
Total $151,453.00
Grand Total $1,101,307.00
#417.26 – VETERANS SERVICES
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Veterans Services shall be as follows:
Personnel $71,452.00
Non Personnel Expenses $117,200.00
Total $188,652.00
#417.27 – SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the School Department shall be as follows:
Administrative & Expenses
Total $45,876,000.00
#417.28 – BUDGET TRANSFERS OUT OF GENERAL FUND
The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Budget Transfers out of the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2010 be as follows:
Transfer to Retirement Stabilization $325,000.00
Transfer to CIP Fund $100,000.00
Total $425,000.00
#417.29 – ENGINEERING SEWER ENTERPRISE
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Pinto, Pelletier, O’Keefe, McCarthy, Lovely, Furey and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Ryan was recorded as absent.
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under SEWER Enterprise Funds shall be as follows:
Public Services Sewer
Personnel $248,804.00
Expenses $204,690.00
Total $453,494.00
Sewer Engineer
Personnel $170,700.00
Non Personnel Expenses $166,500.00
Total $337,200.00
Treasurer
Sewer Assessment SESD $5,922,201.00
Sewer Short Term Debt $33,840.00
Sewer Enterprise SESD
Insurance Deductibles $10,000.00
TOTAL SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND: $6,756,735.00
Councillor Veno moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
#417.30 – ENGINEERING WATER ENTERPRISE
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Pinto, Pelletier, O’Keefe, McCarthy, Lovely, Furey and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Ryan was recorded as absent.
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under WATER Enterprise Funds shall be as follows:
Water Public Services
Personnel $260,804.00
Expenses $235,683.00
Total $496,487.00
Water Engineer
Personnel $170,700.00
Non Personnel Expenses $399,695.00
Total $570,395.00
Water Debt Service $432,690.00
Water Short Term Debt $111,700.00
Salem/Beverly Water Board
Assessment $2,241,401.00
Water Enterprise
Insurance Deductable $10,000.00
TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE FUND: $3,862,673.00
Councillor Veno moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
Councillor Sargent recused himself and left the Chamber.
#417.31 – ENGINEERING TRASH ENTERPRISE
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by roll call vote of 9 yeas, 0 nays, 2 absent. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Pinto, Pelletier, O’Keefe, McCarthy, Lovely, Furey and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sargent and Ryan were recorded as absent.
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under TRASH Enterprise Funds shall be as follows:
Trash Enterprise
Personnel $35,349.00
Non personnel Expenses $2,548,700.00
Total $2,584,049.00
TOTAL TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND: $2,584,049.00
Councillor Veno moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
Councillor Sargent returned to the Chamber.
#417.32 – OPERATIONG BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Pinto, Pelletier, O’Keefe, McCarthy, Lovely, Furey and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Ryan was recorded as absent.
ORDERED: That the aggregate fiscal 2010 Operating Budget, recommended by the Mayor in the amount of $120,312,481.00 is hereby adopted as in the amount of $120,312,481.00
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the adopted fiscal 2010 operating budget be funded from property taxes, state aid, and non-property tax revenues when the fiscal year 2010 tax rate is set.
Councillor Veno moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
#418, #419, #420 - BLOCK PARTY
The following requests to hold a block parties, were granted:
Chandler Road, July 18, 2009 from 12:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. with a rain date on
July 19, 2009
Warren St. (Lower End), August 8, 2009 from 12:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. with a rain
date of August 9, 2009
Witchcraft Road/Crescent Drive, August 15, 2009 from 11:00 A.M. to Midnight with a rain date of August 16, 2009
#421 – ROAD RACE
The request from Salem State College to hold a road race and fun walk on Sunday April 11, 2010 at 9:00 A.M., was granted.
#422 – PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF OAKLAND STREET
A petition from Residents of Oakland Street in opposition of the new stop signs on Oakland Street from becoming permanent, was referred to the Committee on Community and Economic Development.
#423 – REQUEST FOR HEARING ON DENIAL OF TAXI OPERATOR LICENSE
A request for hearing from Robert Latulippe on the denial of his Taxi Operator License, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to hold an Executive Session on July 16, 2009.
#424 - #426 – GRANTING LICENSES
The following licenses were granted:
TAXI OPERATOR Clint Desa, 21 Roslyn St., Salem
VEHICL FOR HIRE City View Inc., 131-2 Essex St., Salem (6 Trolleys)
Historic Salem Pedicab Tours, 7 Lynde St., Salem (1 Pedicab)
VEHICLE FOR HIRE Stephen Douglas, 3 Cousins St., Salem
OPERATORS ONLY Nicholas Zeroulias, 59 Washington St., Ipswich
John Valencia, 969 Winthrop Ave. Rear, Revere
Michael Newberg, 21 Brook Rd, Marblehead
#427 – CLAIMS
The following Claim was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Elizola Trotter, 315 Lafayette St., Salem
#428 – BONDS
The following bond was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved:
CONSTABLE: Richard Michaud, 31 Green St., Gloucester
(#365) - SECOND PASSAGE – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, SPECIAL SPEED REGULATIONS SWAMPSCOTT ROAD
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 88, Special Speed Regulations, Swampscott Road, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
(#376A) – SECOND PASSAGE - ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, STOP SIGN, PARLEE STREET
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 49, Isolated Stop Sign, Parlee 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 10:03 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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