A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
December 3, 2009 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on November 25, 2009 at 3:23 P.M.
Councillor O’Keefe was recorded as absent. Councillor Pelletier was recorded as arriving at 7:20 P.M.
Council President Paul Prevey presided.
Councillor Sosnowski 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.
(#619) – APPT. WILLIAM P. GOREHAM TO TRUST FUND COMMISSION
Held under the rules from the last meeting of November 12, 2009, the Mayor’s appointment of William P. Goreham to serve as a member of the Trust Fund Commission with a term to expire November 10, 2021, was confirmed by a roll call vote of 9 yeas, 0 nays, 2 absent. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Ryan, Pinto, McCarthy, Lovely Furey and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors O’Keefe and Pelletier were recorded as absent.
Councillor Ryan request and received unanimous consent for suspension of the rules to allow Mr. Goreham to speak.
#647 – APPT. OF MARYANNE POOLE-PIECHOCKI TO THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
The Mayor’s appointment of Mary Anne Poole-Piechocki to serve as a member of the Beautification Committee with a term to expire December 3, 2012, was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 9 yeas, 0 nays, 2 absent. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Ryan, Pinto, McCarthy, Lovely Furey and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors O’Keefe and Pelletier were recorded as absent.
Councillor Sosnowski request and received unanimous consent for suspension of the rules to allow Ms. Poole-Piechocki to speak.
#648 – APPT. OF DANIEL RICCIARELLI TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Mayor’s appointment of Daniel Ricciarelli to serve as a member of the Conservation Commission with a term to expire December 3, 2012, was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 9 yeas, 0 nays, 2 absent. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Ryan, Pinto, McCarthy, Lovely Furey and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors O’Keefe and Pelletier were recorded as absent.
Councillor Sosnowski request and received unanimous consent for suspension of the rules to allow Mr. Ricciarelli to speak.
Councillor Furey assumed the Chair.
#649 – APPT. OF RETIRED CHIEF ROBERT ST. PIERRE TO THE LICENSING BOARD
The Mayor’s appointment of Retired Chief Robert St. Pierre to serve as a member of the Licensing Board with a term to expire June 1, 2011, was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 2 absent. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Ryan, Pinto, Pelletier, McCarthy, Lovely Furey and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors O’Keefe was recorded as absent.
Councillor Prevey request and received unanimous consent for suspension of the rules to allow Chief St. Pierre to speak.
Councillor Prevey resumed the Chair.
#650 – APPT. OF RANDY CLARKE TO THE PLANNING BOARD
The Mayor’s appointment of Randy Clarke to serve as a member of the Planning Board with a term to expire December 3, 2014, was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 2 absent. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Ryan, Pinto, Pelletier, McCarthy, Lovely Furey and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors O’Keefe was recorded as absent.
Councillor McCarthy request and received unanimous consent for suspension of the rules to allow Mr. Clarke to speak.
#651 – RE-APPTS. TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
The Mayor’s re-appointment of the following to serve on the Renewable Energy Task Force with the following terms, was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 2 absent. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Ryan, Pinto, Pelletier, McCarthy, Lovely Furey and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors O’Keefe was recorded as absent.
Richard Nye, 5 Shore Dr., Salem Term to Expire: December 3, 2012
Adam Segal, 36 Forrester St., Salem Term to Expire: December 3, 2012
Nick Lewis, 23 Warren St., Salem Term to Expire: December 3, 2012
John Hayes, 13 Hancock St., Salem Term to Expire: December 3, 2012
Jeff Barz-Snell, 7 West Terr., Salem Term to Expire: December 3, 2012
#652 – RE-APPTS TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
The Mayor’s re-appointment of the following to serve on the Historic District Commission with the following terms, was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 2 absent. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Ryan, Pinto, Pelletier, McCarthy, Lovely Furey and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors O’Keefe was recorded as absent.
Kathryn Harper, 3 Allen St., Salem Term to Expire: December 3, 2012
Jessica Herbert, 70 Webb St., Salem Term to Expire: December 3, 2012
Laurence Spang, 125 Columbus Ave., Salem Term to Expire: December 3, 2012
#653 – RE-APPT. OF RICK LEE TO THE LICENSING BOARD
The Mayor’s re-appointment of Rick Lee to serve on the Licensing Board with the term to expire on December 3, 2015, was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 2 absent. Councillors Veno, Sosnowski, Sargent, Ryan, Pinto, Pelletier, McCarthy, Lovely Furey and Prevey were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors O’Keefe was recorded as absent.
#654 – APPT. OF CONSTABLE
The Mayor’s appointment of Stuart Lamb to serve as a Constable with a term to expire November 30, 2010, was received and placed on file.
#655 – TRANSFER TO REDUCE THE GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty-Six Dollars ($925,686.00) is hereby appropriated from following “Receipts Reserved for appropriations” accounts to reduce the gross amount to be raised by taxation when the Fiscal Year 2010 tax rate is set in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Receipts Reserved – Witch House $176,517.00
R/Reserved – Golf Course-WI $537,405.00
R/Reserved – Harbormaster $211,764.00
#656 – APPR. TO HUMAN RESOURCES – COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RESERVE
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand Dollars ($297,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance – Free Cash” to “ Human Resources – Collective Bargaining Reserve” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#567 – TRANSFER TO HARBORMASTER – CONTRACTED SERVICES
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,850.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Harbormaster” account to the “Harbormaster – Contracted Services” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#568 – APPR. TO PUBLIC SERVICES – POLICE DETAIL
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” account to the “Public Services – Police Detail” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#659 – ACCEPT M.G.L. CHAPTER 64L, SEC. 2(a) LOCAL MEALS EXCISE
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 City of Salem accepts G.L. c.64L, Sec. 2(a) to impose a local meals excise.
#660 – ACCEPT M.G.L. CHAPTER 64G, SEC. 3A LOCAL ROOM OCCUPANCY EXCISE OF 6%
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 City of Salem accepts G.L. c.64G, Sec. 3A to impose a local room occupancy excise at the rate of 6%.
#661 – ACCEPT M.G.L. CHAPTER 59, SEC. 21A ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO THE CITY ASSESSORS FOR COURSE STUDY
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
ORDERED: That the City of Salem hereby approves the adoption of Chapter 59 Section 21A which allows additional compensation to City Assessors for course of study.
#662 – SPECIAL REVENUE REVOLVING FUND PER M.G.L. CHAPTER 44, SEC. 53E1/2
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
ORDERED: That the City of Salem hereby approves the adoption of Mayor’s Special Event Revolving Fund in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ which authorizes special purpose revolving accounts.
#663 – PARKING TICKET AMENESTY PROGRAM
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.
ORDERED: Upon payment of an unpaid parking fine and the donation of two non-perishable items or canned goods to be donated to local food pantries, the City Collector shall waive, from December 7, 2009 to December 25, 2009, up to thirty dollars in late fees added to an unpaid parking fine, as provided in Section 17A of the City of Salem Traffic Code. The Collector shall not waive any surcharge imposed by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles if the Collector has notified the Registry of Motor Vehicles of an unpaid fine and a non-renewal of license and/or registration has been recorded by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
#664 – OUTSTANDING INVOICES FROM PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Seventeen Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($117.73) of outstanding Fiscal Year 2008 Public Works Department invoices are hereby allowed to be paid from the Public Services Fiscal Year 2010 budget as listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
DPW John Deere Landscapes $117.73
#665 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTIFIED PROJECT APPLICATION OF LOWE’S HOME CENTERS INC.
Received after the deadline of Tuesday noon under suspension of the rules.
The following Resolution recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.
Councillor Veno requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules to allow the Mayor and Rob Jess, Senior Site Manager for Wal-Mart to speak.
RESOLUTION 1
WHEREAS: Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. (“Lowe’s”) has applied for designation as a Certified Project under the Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program created by Chapter 23A of Massachusetts General Laws;
WHEREAS: There is strong support for economic development and the use of Tax Increment Financing as an economic development tool to create jobs and encourage business expansion and relocation to the City of Salem, and
WHEREAS: Lowe’s meets the minimum standards of the Economic Development Incentive Program and the local economic development goals and criteria established as part of the documents creating the Beverly & Salem Regional Economic Target Area and the Salem Economic Opportunity Area, and
WHEREAS: the proposed certified project will be located on Highland Avenue in Salem, MA.This property is within the boundaries of the Salem Economic Opportunity Area. For a common description of the property, refer to the Tax Increment Financing Plan and the Plan’s Attachment A – Site plan Rendering, and
WHEREAS: the City of Salem has agreed to offer Lowe’s Tax Increment Financing Agreement, and
WHEREAS: Lowe’s will invest approximately $25,000,000 to develop and construct a new +/- 155,000 sq. ft. retail and garden center and will create at least 70 full-time jobs for residents of the Beverly & Salem Regional Economic Target Area and the City in 5 years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Salem City Council approves the Certified Project application of Lowe’s and forwards said application for certification to the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for approval and endorsement.
#665A – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTIFIED PROJECT APPLICATION OF LOWE’S HOME CENTERS INC.
Received after the deadline of Tuesday noon under suspension of the rules.
The following Resolution recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.
RESOLUTION 2
WHEREAS: the City of Salem is part of the area designated the Beverly & Salem Regional Economic Target Area and the Salem Economic Opportunity Area,
WHEREAS: The Mayor of the City of Salem has prepared a Tax Increment Financing Agreement in accordance of Chapter 40 and 751CMR 11.00,
WHEREAS: there is strong support for economic development and the use of Tax Increment Financing as an economic development tool to create jobs and encourage business expansion and relocation to the City of Salem.
WHEREAS: there is strong support for using Tax Increment Financing to encourage the expansion of Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. to the City of Salem on property on Highland Avenue,
WHEREAS: this property is located in the Salem Economic Opportunity Area,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Salem City Council that:
(1) The Tax Increment Financing Agreement be adopted as it has been substantially submitted to the City Council. A copy of said Tax Increment Financing Agreement is attached as Exhibit A, and a made a part of this Resolution.
(2) The area to be designated as a Tax Increment Financing Zone is:
That property situated on Highland Avenue in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For a common description of the property, refer to the Tax Increment Financing Plan and the Plan’s Attachment B – Site Plan Rendering.
(3) A Site Plan Rendering of the Tax Increment Financing Zone is hereby attached as Exhibit B and made a part of this Ordinance.
(4) The Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be binding on all subsequent owners of the property in the Tax Increment Financing Zone. The City of Salem reserves the right to review and renegotiate the Tax Increment Financing Agreement if the business activity ceases to be fully operational during the life of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement, as specified in the Tax Increment Financing Agreement.
(5) A copy of the adopted Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be forwarded to the Massachusetts Economic Assistance coordinating Council for its approval.
(6) The effective date of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall take effect beginning with the fiscal year that Lowe’s begins development at the site or the date which the Tax Increment Financing Agreement is approved by the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, whichever is later.
(7) The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and implement the Tax Increment Financing Agreement.
EXHIBIT A. Tax Increment Financing Agreement
EXHIBIT B. Site Plan Rendering
(On file in the City Clerks Office)
#666 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING ABBOTT STREET
Councillor Ryan 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 Zones, Limited Time”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Abbott Street, in front of #5, for a distance of twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking Tow Zone.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#667 – SUSPEND RULE 31B FOR THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Councillor Pelletier introduced the following order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That rule 31B be suspended and the enclosed matters for the Committee on Government Services be brought forward into 2010.
#668 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, STOP SIGN MARGING STREET
Councillor Pelletier 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 49, “Obedience to isolated Stop Sign”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Margin Street, in a westerly direction at the intersection with Winthrop Street, “Stop Sign”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#669 – SUSPEND RULE 31B FOR THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, LICENSES AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
Councillor Lovely introduced the following order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That rule 31B be suspended and the enclosed matters for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs be brought forward into 2010.
#670 – SUSPEND RULE 31B FOR THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Councillor Sargent introduced the following order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That rule 31B be suspended and the enclosed matters for the Committee on Community and Economic Development be brought forward into 2010.
#671 – SUSPEND RULE 31B FOR THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Councillor McCarthy introduced the following order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That rule 31B be suspended and the enclosed matters for the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment be brought forward into 2010.
#672 – SUSPEND RULE 31B FOR THE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Councillor Veno introduced the following order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That rule 31B be suspended and the enclosed matters for the Committee on Administration and Finance be brought forward into 2010.
#673 – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Councillor Veno introduced the following order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Monthly Financial Report dated October 31, 2009, be received and placed on file.
#674 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING HAZEL STREET
Councillor Veno 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, Limited Time”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Hazel Street, in front of #19, for a distance of twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#675 – SUSPEND RULE 31B FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Councillor Prevey introduced the following order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That rule 31B be suspended and the enclosed matters for the Committee of the Whole be brought forward into 2010.
#676 – ELECTION ORDER SPECIAL STATE PRIMARY
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts in the city at the polling places designated hereinafter, on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, for the purpose of casting votes in the Special State Primary for the election for the candidates of political parties for the following office:
SENATOR IN CONGRESS…………………FOR THE COMMONWEALTH
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for said meetings:
Ward One
PRECINCT ONE Bentley School, Memorial Drive
PRECINCT TWO
Ward Two
PRECINCT ONE St. John’s School, St. Peter Street
PRECINCT TWO
Ward Three
PRECINCT ONE Salem High School Auditorium, 77 Willson Street
PRECINCT TWO
Ward Four
PRECINCT ONE Witchcraft Heights School Gymnasium, 1 Frederick Street
PRECINCT TWO
Ward Five
PRECINCT ONE Temple Shalom, 287 Lafayette Street
PRECINCT TWO Community Room, Pioneer Terrace
Ward Six
PRECINCT ONE Bates School, Liberty Hill Avenue
PRECINCT TWO Recreation Dept., Mack Park
Ward Seven
PRECINCT ONE Salem State College Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Avenue
PRECINCT TWO
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the polls at said meetings be opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. and that the City Clerk be instructed to post this notice as required by law.
#677 – ELECTION ORDER SPECIAL STATE ELECTION
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts in the city at the polling places designated hereinafter, on Tuesday, January 19, 2009, for the purpose of casting votes in the Special State Election for the election for the candidates of political parties for the following office:
SENATOR IN CONGRESS…………………FOR THE COMMONWEALTH
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for said meetings:
Ward One
PRECINCT ONE Bentley School, Memorial Drive
PRECINCT TWO
Ward Two
PRECINCT ONE St. John’s School, St. Peter Street
PRECINCT TWO
Ward Three
PRECINCT ONE Salem High School Auditorium, 77 Willson Street
PRECINCT TWO
Ward Four
PRECINCT ONE Witchcraft Heights School Gymnasium, 1 Frederick Street
PRECINCT TWO
Ward Five
PRECINCT ONE Temple Shalom, 287 Lafayette Street
PRECINCT TWO Community Room, Pioneer Terrace
Ward Six
PRECINCT ONE Bates School, Liberty Hill Avenue
PRECINCT TWO Recreation Dept., Mack Park
Ward Seven
PRECINCT ONE Salem State College Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Avenue
PRECINCT TWO
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the polls at said meetings be opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. and that the City Clerk be instructed to post this notice as required by law.
#678 – (#158-#641-#640-#92-#608-#226) TINKER’S ISLAND AGREEMENT & LEASE/LICENSE REQUESTS
Councillor Lovely 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 matters pertaining to Tinker’s Island, has considered said matters and would recommend that the City Solicitor redraft the Tinker’s Island Agreement and that the lease/license requests by Peter Vallis and Manny Silva remain in Committee.
#679 – (#642, #643) 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.
PUBLIC GUIDE Susan Metzger, 25 Shepard St., Marblehead
Michael Metzger, 25 Shepard St., Marblehead
Richard Metzger, 25 Shepard St., Marblehead
SECOND HAND
VALUABLE Treasures Over Time, 139 Washington St., Salem
Bernard’s Jewelers, 179 Essex St., Salem
RJ Coins, 172 Wharf St., Salem
#680 – (#33) PUBLIC INPUT
Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of public input, has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in Committee and that Councillor Veno meet with the City Solicitor.
#681 – (#623) APPROPRIATION TO PARKING DEPARTMENT - SALARIES
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 an appropriation in the amount of $46,424.00 from “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” to “Parking Department – Full and Part-Time Salaries”, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#682 – (#631) NORTH SHORE AGRICULTURAL & TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Councillor Veno offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the City of Salem becoming a member of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School and sharing in the costs associated with its construction, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#683 – SNOW REMOVAL
Councillor McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment. 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 snow removal, has considered said matter and would recommend Richard Rennard, Director of Public Services and Tom St. Pierre Director of Inspectional Services, be referred this matter and report back to this Committee with proposed changes to the Ordinance relative to snow removal and fines.
#684 – NAMING THE BRIDGE STREET BY-PASS ROAD
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 naming the Bridge Street By-Pass Road, has considered said matter and would recommend that the name of the by-pass
road be called Veterans Riverway and a Home Rule Petition be drafted and submitted to Council as needed.
#685 – PETITION FROM BOSTON HOT DOG CO. FOR EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION
A public hearing was ordered for January 14, 2009 on the petition from Strates Frangules, President of Boston Hot Dog Co., 60 Washington Street for extended hours of operation.
#686 – #690 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
JUNK DEALER I. Talkowsky &Son, Inc., 18 Phillips St., Salem
PUBLIC GUIDE Herb Van Dam, 361 Lafayette St., Salem
Ruth Wall, 13 Crombie St., Salem
Hannah Diozzi, 20 Pleasant St., Salem
Robert Woodward, 56 Hatherly Rd., Rockland
Douglas Sabin, 34 Northey St., Salem
Frances Marrow, 12 Strawberry Hill Ln., Danvers
SEAWORMS Manuel Carroca, 12 Union St., Peabody
Joe Mendonca, 22 Spring St., Peabody
Jose Machado, 3 Emmett St., Peabody
Analiano Silva, 25 Driscoll St., Peabody
Manuel Silva, 80 Northend St., Peabody
SECOND HAND Modern Millie, 103 Washington St., Salem
CLOTHING Boston St. Resale, 134 ½ Boston St., Salem
SECOND HAND Bewitched in Salem, 180 Essex St., Salem
VALUABLE Europa Ltd., 3 Hawthorne Blvd, Salem
GameStop, 440 Highland Ave., Salem
Glass & Etc., Museum Place Mall #129, Salem
Marine Arts Galleries, Inc., 135 Essex St., Salem
Olde Naumkeag Antiques, 1 Hawthorne Blvd, Salem
R.A. DiFillipo Antiques, 55 Lafayette St., Salem
Record Exchange, 256 Washington St., Salem
Salem Coin & Jewelry, 149A North St., Salem
Salem Used Furniture, 107 ½ Bridge St., Salem
Same Day Services, 2 Mason St., Salem
Tobies Jewelry, 142 Washington St., Salem
#691 – DRAINLAYER/CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator licenses applications were granted.
Caruso & McGovern Construction, 1 Industrial Way, Georgetown
J.J. O’Brien & Sons, Inc., 5 Fern St., Waltham
Pumel Enterprises, 37 Baker Rd., Salisbury
Spencer Contracting, 350 Main St., Boxford
#692 – CLAIMS
The following claim was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Denisa & Kujtim Gilaj, 60 Buffum St., Salem
#693 – BONDS
The following bond were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
CONSTABLE Stuart Lamb, 1 Upland Road, Marblehead
DRAINLAYER Spencer Contracting, 350 Main St., Boxford
(#633) - ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, PARKING TIME LIMITED, UNMETERED ZONE, OCEAN AVENUE
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Section 57A, Parking Time Limited, Unmetered Zone, Ocean Avenue, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
Council President Prevey extended a fair well to Councillor Matthew Veno who would not be returning to the Council in the New Year and presented him with a parting gift of a clock.
Councillor Lovely presented outgoing President Paul Prevey with a gift of a gavel plaque.
On the motion of Pinto and Veno the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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