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MINUTES- 05-13-2010

A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,

May 13, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business.  Notice of
this meeting was posted on May 7, 2010 at 9:00 A.M.  This meeting is being taped and is live on

S.A.T.V.
        

      All Councillors were recorded as present.

       Council President Robert McCarthy presided.

Councillor Ryan moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It was so voted.


 President McCarthy requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.



#288 – POLE LOCATION ON FRANKLIN STREET

        A hearing was held on the Order from National Grid to install one pole and conduit on Franklin Street.

Appearing in favor was Peter Glenn representative from National Grid.

There was no one in opposition.

Councillor Prevey moved that the hearing be closed. It was so voted.

Councillor Prevey moved that it be granted. It was so voted.



#289 - #290  APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS

        The Mayor’s reappointment of the following to serve as Constables with the following terms was received and placed on file.

        Ryan Crowe, 121 Sylvan St. Unit A, Danvers              Term to Expire:  May 1, 2013
        Leo Ledwell, 26 Winthrop Dr., E. Falmouth               Term to Expire:  June 21, 2013
        
        

#291 – APPR. TO HUMAN RESOURCES - UNEMPLOYMENT

        The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.

        ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to the  “Human Resources – Unemployment” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.


#292 – APPR. TO POLICE – MEDICAL

        The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules.

        ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance – Free Cash”  account to the “Police – Medical” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.

Councillor Ronan was recorded as opposed.

#293 – APPR. TO COUNCIL ON AGING – CONTRACTED SERVICES

        The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole under the rules.

        ORDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to the “Council on Aging – Contracted Services” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.


#294 - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

        The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules.

        ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Thousand Four Hundred and Fourteen Dollars ($7,414.00) is hereby appropriated to the “Capital Outlay – Renovations & Repairs” account to be expended for emergency repair of the Congress Street docks and piling by the Building Inspectors Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.






#295 – APPR. TO PURCHASING - ADVERTISING

         The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.

        ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to the “Purchasing - Advertising” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.


#296 – TRANSFER TO HARBORMASTER – ELECTRICAL

        The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted.

        ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Harbormaster” account to the “Harbormaster – Electrical” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.


#297 – COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR RELATIVE TO GREEN COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM

        The following communication from the Mayor relative to Green Communities was received and placed on file.

Councillor Lovely requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules to allow the Mayor to speak.

Councillor Lovely assumed the Chair.

Councillor McCarthy recused himself and left the chamber.


Honorable Salem City Council
93 Washington Street
Salem, MA  01970

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:

Enclosed please find two proposed Ordinances pertaining to the Green Communities Grant Program for your review and adoption.

As you are likely aware, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Green Communities Act, has a grant program that enables cities and towns to apply for “green” community designation.  


Designation as a Green Community requires compliance with five key criteria and would allow the City to be eligible for up to $1million dollars in grants for energy related projects.  The types of energy projects for which we would be eligible for funding are very broad in nature and we believe would help substantially in a number of areas, from purchasing new LED lights which help with reducing electricity costs to offsetting the cost of improving heating and mechanical systems in City Hall, to helping us reach LEED designation status at the proposed new Senior Center, the ways in

which we could use these grant dollars would surely be extremely beneficial in a number of areas.  Anytime we can qualify for grant dollars to achieve much needed improvements and decrease our operational expenses, naturally we want to do so.  In the instant case, we are up against a state deadline of May 14, 2010 for compliance with Green Community designation and I am hoping that the Council will considering expediting their approval process so that we may qualify for grant funding this year.  A number of communities have or are in the midst of taking the necessary steps to meet this designation, including Newton, Northampton, Springfield, Lowell, Melrose, Tyngsboro, Lincoln, Lexington, Greenfield, Pittsfield, Cambridge, to name just a few.

In order to qualify for Green Community designation, the five criteria the City will need to meet are, as follows:

1.      Adopt as-of-right sitting, in designated locations, for Renewable Energy/Alternative Energy generation or manufacturing
2.      Establish a municipal energy use baseline inventory and 5 year reduction plan
3.      Adopt a fuel-efficient vehicle purchase policy
4.      Adopted an expedited 12 month application/permitting process for Renewable Energy/Alternative Energy Uses
5.      Passage of the Building Stretch Code

The City, through the efforts of the Renewable Energy Task Force and our new Energy Manager, Paul Marquis, already meet the first three criteria noted above.  However, the expedited permitting requirement and Stretch Code implementation require additional action.  

Attached to this correspondence is 1) a proposed City ordinance which would impose a 365 day timeline for permits to be issued for renewable and alternative energy generation and manufacturing within designated zones where such uses are currently allowed as of right and 2) an Order adopting 780 CMR Appendix 120AA, entitled the Stretch Energy Code.

With regard to the proposed expedited permitting ordinance, since nearly every project reviewed by the City completes their local permitting within one year, I do not feel as though agreeing to an “expedited” 12 month process will be overly onerous or pose a burden to applicants or residents interested in such matters.  The expedited permitting requirement means only that a decision on a renewable or alternative energy project must be rendered within a year, not that the project be approved within one year.
As for the new Stretch Energy Code, Appendix 120.AA known as the “stretch code” was adopted by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards in May, 2009, as an optional

appendix to the Massachusetts Building Code.  This optional “stretch code” was developed in response to the call for improved building energy efficiency in Massachusetts.  Cities and towns may adopt the Appendix in place of the energy efficiency requirements in the based building code.  This year, the base building code in the Commonwealth was updated to meet International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements.  The “stretch code” is based on the IECC model, but with added efficiency requirements equal to about 20% greater efficiencies.  Adoption of the Stretch Energy Code will entail stricter energy standards for new construction of both commercial and residential properties, however there are limits to the impact based on  the size and scope of the proposed work.  I have attached a fact sheet to this correspondence that describes in greater detail the requirements and impacts associated with adoption of the new “stretch code”.
I wholeheartedly support our efforts to be designated a Green Community and again, adoption of the enclosed measures will enable the City to apply for grants up to $1 million dollars to assist with energy related projects.  I would be happy to meet with the Council to discuss these matters in greater detail and am hoping you would be willing to consider expediting approval of these matters so that we may qualify for designation as a Green Community.


                                                Very truly yours,

                                                Kimberley Driscoll
                                                Mayor


#298 – ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO RENEWALBLE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING

        The following Ordinance recommended by the Mayor was adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Furey, Lovely, O’Keefe, Pelletier, Pinto, Prevey, Ronan, Ryan, Sargent and Sosnowski were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor McCarthy was recorded as absent.

In the year two thousand and ten

An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Renewable Energy Research and Development Permitting

Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 1, General Provisions is hereby amended by adding the following new section:

        
“Section 1-12. Renewable Energy Research and Development Facility Permitting.



        All permitting applications for renewable energy and development facilities, defined as facilities used primarily for research, development and/or testing of renewable or alternative energy sources or products, in the zoning districts where such facilities are allowed by right shall be approved or denied within three-hundred-sixty five (365) days of receipt of the application by the applicable board or department. Failure to take final action within this time period shall be deemed to be an approval of said application.”

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.


#299 – CMR RELATIVE TO MASS. BUILDING CODE

        The following Order recommended by the Mayor.
        
        ORDERED:        That the City of Salem hereby adopts 780 CMR Appendix 120AA of the Massachusetts Building Code, known as the Stretch Energy Code, as the energy code for the City.


A public hearing was held for the purpose of adoption of the 780 CMR 120AA Stretch Energy Code. Notice of this meeting was posted on May 11, 2010 at 4:21 P.M.

        Councillor McCarthy was recorded as absent.

Appearing in favor:

Teasie Riley Goggin 9 Wisteria St., stated she is in favor.

Jeff Barr Snell 7 West Terr., stated he is in favor

Cindy Keegan 262 Lafayette St., Stated she is in favor.

There was no one in opposition.

Councillor O’Keefe moved that the hearing be closed.

Councillor O’Keefe moved for adoption. The matter was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Furey, Lovely, O’Keefe, Pelletier, Pinto, Prevey, Ronan, Ryan, Sargent and Sosnowski were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor McCarthy was recorded as absent.

Councillor O’Keefe moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.




Councillor McCarthy resumed the Chair.


#300 – YEAR TO DATE BUDGET REPORT

        Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.

        ORDERED: That the Year to date Budget Report dated April 30, 2010, be received and placed on file.


#301 – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT

        Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.

        ORDERED: That the Monthly Financial Report dated March 31, 2010, be received and placed on file.


#302 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC ISOLATED STOP SIGN, GOODHUE STREET AT GROVE STREET

        Councillor Prevey introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.

        
In the year two thousand and ten

An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 49, “Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs”

Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:

Section 1. Goodhue Street northbound at Mason Street Stop, Gove Street southbound at Harmony Grove Road Stop. “Stop Signs”

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.




Councillor O’Keefe assumed the Chair.






#303 – TRIAL PERIOD TRAFFIC STOP SIGN INTERSECTION OF BAY VIEW AVENUE AND BEACH AVENUE

        Councillor McCarthy introduced the following Order, which was adopted.

        ORDERED: That a stop sign be placed on Bay View Avenue, at the intersection with Beach Avenue near Juniper Beach for a trial period of 60 days.

Councillor McCarthy resumed the Chair.


#304 – (#278 - #280) GRANTING LICENSES

        Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.

        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 of the following:

PUBLIC GUIDE            Jacqueline Kamel, 189 Oxford St., CityLynn
                                
SECOND HAND
CLOTHING                        Two Girls Shop, addressStreetaddressStreet83 Washington St., CitySalem

SECOND HAND
VALUABLE                        Two Girls Shop, addressStreetaddressStreet83 Washington St., CitySalem



#305 – (#274 & #275) JAHO COFFE & TEA OUTDOOR SEATING

        Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.

        The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of a license for outdoor seating for Jaho Coffee and Jaho Coffee & Tea, has considered said matter and would recommend return petitions to Jaho Coffee with a copy of the ordinance and request that they adhere to the ordinance and submit plans and drawings as required by the Ordinance.





#306 – (#52) CLAIM

        Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.

        The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of a claim for Patricia O’Connor 79 Lawrence Street, has considered said matter and would recommend approval of claim for $400.00.


#307 – (#272A) ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO PEDICABS

        Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.

        The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance amending pedicab insurance requirement, has considered said matter and would recommend discharging from committee and no change to the ordinance.


#308 – (#33)  JUNK DEALER LICENSE

        Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.

        The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of a Junk Dealer License for Frederick Hutchinson, 15 Robinson Road, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.


#309 – (#59) MOTHER-IN-LAW APARTMENTS

        Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.

        The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Mother-In-Law Apartments, has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in Committee and ask the Planning Department to attend meeting and bring research of Wilmington, Peabody, Danvers and Topsfield.

#311 – (#94) PARKING IN FRONT OF DISTRICT COURT

        Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.

        
        The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the matter of parking in front of District Court, has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in Committee.


#312 – (#240) RESTRICTED PARKING ACROSS FROM 46 BARR STREET EXTENSION

        Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.

        The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the matter of restricted parking across from 46 Barr Street extension, has considered said matter and would recommend that a site visit be scheduled and ask Lt. Griffin Fire Marshall to render an opinion that fire apparatus can make the street and invite Councillor Prevey, the Committee and Lt. Preczewski and that the matter remain in Committee.


#313 – (63) ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO SNOW REMOVAL

        Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.

        The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs, to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance relative to Snow Removal, has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter be discharged from committee.


#314 – (#226) SANDWICH BOARD ORDINANCE

        Councillor Lovely offered the follow report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.

        The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the matter of a Sandwich Board Ordinance, has considered said matter and would recommend  that the enclosed amended Ordinance for  Signs and Billboards be be referred back to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.

In the year two thousand and ten

An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to portable signs

Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:

Section 1. City Ordinance Chapter 4, Article II Signs and Billboards is hereby amended by:


(1)     deleting Section 4-58 (e) in its entirety and replacing it with the following:

“(e) Except as provided in Section 4-60 of this Article, movable or portable and so-called trailer signs are prohibited, with the exception of signs and other advertising devices on rolling stock;” and

(2)     adding a new section as follows:

     “Sec. 4-60. Portable Signs.

(a)     Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this section is to allow portable signs to improve the visibility of businesses while maintaining a professional, attractive and safe business area.
(b)     Portable sign definition. An on-site, non-illuminated, movable sign that is not attached to a structure or the ground used to advertise the location, goods or services offered on the premises. A portable sign may be located on private property or a public sidewalk provided the minimum clearance area established by this Ordinance, state law or regulations are met.
(c)     Applicability. Portable signs that meet the requirements set forth in this section shall be allowed for businesses with individual first floor storefronts in the Business Neighborhood (B1), Business Highway (B2), Business Wholesale and Automotive (B4) and Central Development (B5) districts.

(1)     Portable signs shall be allowed for businesses that share first floor storefronts or are located above the first floor provided that the businesses using the same first floor entrance share one portable sign.
(2)     Failure of businesses to demonstrate good faith collaboration on a shared portable sign at any time shall result in the revocation of any existing portable sign permit for any of the businesses.

(d)     Review and approval. The review and approval procedures set forth in Chapter 4, Article II of this ordinance shall apply to portable signs.
(e)     Number of portable signs. No business shall be allowed to have more than one (1) portable sign for each entrance from a public right of way. If a business has more that one (1) location, one (1) sign may be permitted for each location.
(f)     Term.
(1)     The sign may be placed outside only during the hours of the establishment’s operation.
(2)     No sign shall be place within the public right of way for the duration of a declared snow emergency.
(3)     No sign shall be placed within the public right of way on October 31.

(g)     Placement.
(1)     Portable signs shall be appropriately placed to minimize the appearance of clutter.



(2)     No portable sign shall be located in front of handicap walkways, or block building entrances, exits, and fire escapes.
(3)     No portable sign shall interfere with the sight distance of traffic passing the site. When this is in question, determination of sight distance shall be made by the City Engineer.
(4)     Placement of the sign must comply with the regulations of the State Architectural Access Board 521 C.M.R. (handicap regulations) enforced by the City Building Commissioner. The Sign Review Committee cannot issue a waiver from these regulations.
(5)     The sign shall be located directly in front of the establishment it advertises and within ten (10) feet of the main entrance. The Sign Review Committee may grant an exception of the ten (10) foot maximum distance if warranted by the physical characteristics of the site. Placement of the sign shall allow a minimum of five (5) feet of unobstructed sidewalk clearance between it and any building or other obstruction. The width of unobstructed sidewalk clearance may be reduced by the Sign Review Committee with the approval of a representative of the Salem Commission on Disabilities in cases where the placement of the proposed sign would not interfere with the use of the sidewalk, but in no event shall the width of a sidewalk be reduced to a width passable by pedestrians of less than forty-two (42) inches.

(h)     Design, Construction and Maintenance.  
(1)     The design (color, fixed lettering style, symbols and material) of a portable sign’s permanent elements shall complement and be compatible with the design of the establishment’s primary sign(s), abutting properties, and the general streetscape in the immediate vicinity of the establishment.
(2)     No trademarks other than the establishment’s own trademark shall be included on the portable sign.
(3)     The portable sign must be made of durable, rigid material such as, but not limited to, wood, plastic or metal.
(4)     The sign must be free-standing and shall not be affixed, chained, anchored, or otherwise secured to the ground or to any pole, parking meter, tree, tree grate, fire hydrant, railing, or other structure.
(5)     The sign must be internally weighted so that it is stable and windproof.
(6)     Additions such as flyers, ribbons, balloons, illumination, electrical components.
(7)     Signs with changeable letters, animation, movement, or sound shall not be permitted.
(8)     Prices, telephone numbers, and Internet addresses shall not be greater than four (4) inches tall.
(9)     Portable signs must be kept in good condition.

(i)     Size. No portable sign shall exceed six (6) square feet per side and shall not exceed two (2) feet in width.
(j)     Calculations. Portable signs shall not be included in calculations for other types of signage permitted by this ordinance.


(k)     Sec. 4-85 Liability insurance. Proof of adequate liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000.00 for each occurrence must be provided to the City Clerk and remain in effect for as long as the portable sign is used. The portable sign must be indicated as being included in the liability coverage. The City, and in the Urban Renewal Areas, the Salem Redevelopment Authority, must be listed as additional insured(s).
(l)     Removal for failing to obtain a permit. Portable signs existing on June 1, 2010 must be permitted by November 30, 2010. Portable signs that have not been permitted by this date or erected without a permit thereafter must be removed. Any sign that is not permitted may be removed by the City Building Inspector (State Building Code 780 C.M.R. Section 116)

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.


#315 – (#257) SALE OF SZETELA LANE

        Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.

        The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the matter of the sale of Szetela Lane, has considered said matter and would recommend that if be approved with the condition that the purchase price be changed back to $865,000.00.


#316 – (#260) PERMITTING FEES FOR OUTSIDE DINING ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY

        Councillor Sargent offered the following report for the Committee on Community and Economic Development co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.

        The Committee on Community and Economic Development co-posted with the Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the matter of establishing permitting fees for outside dining on City owned property, has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee.


#317 – (#493) ORDINANCE OUTDOOR CAFÉ

        Councillor Sargent offered the following report for the Committee on Community and Economic Development co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.

        The Committee on Community and Economic Development co-posted with the Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the matter of reviewing Salem Ordinance Chapter 38-7 & 38-8, relative to Obstruction of City Sidewalks in the Urban Renewal District, has considered said matter



and would recommend amending the ordinance by rescinding the authority given to the Salem Redevelopment Authority for the permitting of outdoor café’s in the Urban Renewal District.

        Councillor Lovely moved to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and co-post with the Committee of the Whole. It was so voted.


#318 – (#208) PLANNING BOARD DECISION ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT FOR WATERFRONT INDUSTRIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT

        A Communication from Charles Puleo, Chairman of the Planning Board submitting the Planning Board’s recommendation for the Zoning Ordinance amendment for Waterfront Industrial Overlay District for Shetland Properties, was received.

        A motion by Councillor McCarthy to adopt the Zoning amendment for first passage was adopted by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.


        Councillor McCarthy resumed the chair.
        


#319 – PETITION NATIONAL GRID FOR MANHOLE ON ST. PETER STREET

        A hearing was ordered for May 27, 2010 on the petition from National Grid for a Manhole cover on St. Peter Street.



#320 – PETITION FROM SALEM SUEDE TO REVOKE INFLAMMABLE LICENSE AT 72 FLINT STREET

        A hearing was ordered for May 27, 2010 on the petition from Alan Zion, president of Salem Suede to revoke the inflammable license for 72 Flint Street.



#321 – REQUEST FOR EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION FOR BURGER KING

        The petition for extended hours of operation for Burger King was granted with the condition that extended hours can be revoked with cause.





#322 - #325  LICENSE APPLICATIONS

        The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.

TAG DAYS                        S.H.S. Baseball, June 5 & 6, 2010
                                Salem Little League, June 12 & 26, 2010
                                Salem Legion Baseball, American Post #23, June 13 & 20, 2010
                                Disabled American Veterans #84, June 18 & 19, 2010                              

#326 - #328 LICENSE APPLICATIONS

        The following license applications were granted.

TAXI OPERATORS                  Daniel Sirois, 107 Mason St., Salem
                                        Jose Munoz, 46 Peabody St., Salem

VEHICLE FOR HIRE                Salem Trolley, 8 Central St., Salem             (4 Trolleys)
                                        Salem EcoTaxi, 7 Lynde St., Salem               (1 Pedicab)

VEHICLE FOR HIRE                Frances Rennie, 19 Piedmont St., Salem
OPERATORS ONLY          Anthony Meneades, 40 Allerton St., Lynn
                                        Ronald Olson, 154 Lafayette St., Marblehead
                                        Michael Newberg, 21 Brook Rd., Marblehead
                                        Tammy Harrington, 21 Chase St., Beverly
                                        James Breen, 313 Essex St., Salem
                                        Joel Caron, 4 Andover St., Salem


#329 –TAXI OPERATOR LICENSE

        The following license application was denied.

TAXI OPERATOR                   Alberto Guerrero, 309 Boston St., Lynn


#330 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR

        The following Drainlayer/contract operator licenses applications were granted.

                        A Rooterman, 15 Littles Lane, Peabody
                        Raffaele Construction Corp., 21 Elm Place, Swampscott



#331 - #337 CLAIMS
        
        The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affiars.
                                
                        Edward Plecinoga, 166A Ocean Ave, Salem
                        Verizon, CMR Claims Dept., 615 N. Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK
                        Verizon, CMR Claims Dept., 615 N. Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK
                        Mary Collari, 30 Winthrop St., Salem
                        Andrew Sevieri, 4 Francis Rd., Salem
                        Melissa Martineau, 89 Leach St., Salem
                        Verizon, CMR Claims Dept., 615 N. Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK


#338 - BOND

        The following Bond was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
                

CONSTABLE               Ryan Crowe, 121 Sylvan St. Unit A, Danvers      


(#262) – SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, PARKING TIME LIMITED, CROMBIE STREET

        The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42 Section 57A, Parking Time Limited Unmetered Zones Crombie Street, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.


(#263) – SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, HATHORNE STREET

        The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 50B, Handicap Parking Limited Time, Hathorne Street, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.


        On the motion of Pelletier the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.

ATTEST:                                                 CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
                                                                CITY CLERK