A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
June 10, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of
this meeting was posted on June 21, 2010 at 11:51 A.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on
S.A.T.V.
Councillor Furey arrived at 7:40 P.M.
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.
(#340) – APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT CURRAN TO THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appointment of Robert Curran to serve as a member on the Salem Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire February 1, 2012, was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Lovely, O’Keefe, Pelletier, Pinto, Prevey, Ronan, Ryan, Sargent, Sosnowski and McCarthy were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Furey was recorded as absent.
Councillor O’Keefe requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules to allow Mr. Curran to speak. Mr. Curran thanked the Council for the confirmation of his appointment.
#380 – APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT CALLAHAN TO THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
The Mayor appointment of Robert Callahan to serve as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission with a term to expire May 1, 2015, was held until the next meeting of June 24, 2010.
#381 – APPOINTMENT OF MAUREEN FRY TO THE SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
The Mayor appointment of Maureen Fry to serve as a member of the Salem Housing Authority Board with a term to expire May 1, 2015, was held until the next meeting of June 24, 2010.
#382 – REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
The Mayor reappointment of David Martel and David Moisan to serve as a member of the Commission on Disabilities with a term to June 1, 2013, was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Lovely, O’Keefe, Pelletier, Pinto, Prevey, Ronan, Ryan, Sargent, Sosnowski and McCarthy were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Furey was recorded as absent.
#383 – TRANSFERS TO PUBLIC 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.
ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) is hereby transferred from the “Public Services Full Time Salary” account to the accounts listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Public Services – Improvements $25,000.00
Public Services – Office Equipment $10,000.00
#384 – APPROPRIATION TO BE EXPENDED FOR AIR CONDITIONER FOR SECOND FLOOR VAULT IN CITY HALL
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($7,750.00) is hereby appropriated to the “Capital Outlay Renovations & Repairs” account to be expended for the repair of the Air Conditioner Unit in the second floor vault at City Hall by the Public Services Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#385 – TRANSFER TO PUBLIC SERVICES – FULL TIME SALARY
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 Thousand Two Hundred and Five Dollars ($2,205.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Retained Earnings – Sewer Fund” account to the “Public Services – Full Time Salary” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#386 – TRANSFER TO PUBLIC SERVICES – FULL TIME SALARY
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 Thousand Two Hundred and Five Dollars ($2,205.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Retained Earnings – Water Fund” account to the “Public Services – Full Time Salary” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#387 – FISCAL YEAR 2011 ENTERPRISE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
Letter from the Mayor submitted the recommended Fiscal Year 2011 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Enterprise Funds Operating Budgets, which was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
Documents include: Enterprise overview, Water, Sewer and Trash Enterprise Funds.
#388 – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011
Received after the deadline of Tuesday noon under suspension of the rules.
Mayor submitting recommended Capital Improvement plan for Fiscal Year 2011, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
Documents include: proposed Capital Improvement plan, CIP – Executive Summary
#389 – REQUEST FROM MAYOR TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL RE: FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET
Received after the deadline of Tuesday noon under suspension of the rules.
The following letter from the Mayor requesting to address the City Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, was received and filed.
June 10, 2010
Honorable Salem City Council
Salem City Hall
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Ladies and Gentlemen of the City Council:
I respectfully request an opportunity to address the City Council on Thursday, June 10, 2010, regarding the FY11 budget.
Sincerely,
Kimberley Driscoll, Mayor
#390 – YEAR TO DATE BUDGET REPORT
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDER: That the Year to Date Budget Report dated May 31, 2010, be received and placed on file.
#391 – REVIEW NOISE ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDER: That the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs review the Noise Ordinance relative to guidelines for leaf blowers and other loud landscaping equipment. And that the following be invited, Solicitor and a representative of the Health Department.
Councillor O’Keefe assumed the Chair.
#392 – REVIEW GUIDELINES FOR RETIREMENT
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order. Councillor McCarthy amended to include health care. Adopted as amended.
ORDER: That the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole meet to review the guidelines for retirement and healthcare. And that the following be invited, representative from the Mayor’s office, Solicitor’s office, Human Resource Department, Finance Director, Retirement Board and State Representative Keenan.
#393 – COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR THE MONTH OF JULY AND AUGUST
Councillor McCarthy introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDER: That the regular meetings of the City Council, for the month of July and August be combined and held on Thursday, July 15, 2010.
Councillor McCarthy resumed the Chair.
#394 – #394.3 PETITIONS FROM NATIONAL GRID FOR CONDUITS ON LAFAYETTE ST. AND LORING AVE
Councillor O’Keefe introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDER: That a hearing be scheduled for June 24, 2010 on the three attached petitions from National Grid for conduits on Lafayette Street and Loring Avenue to service the Salem State College.
Petition from National Grid to install a conduit on Lafayette Street to provide service to Salem State College (Map and abutters list on file)
Petition from National Grid to install a conduit on Lafayette Street from Pole #4036 to #4038 to provide service to Salem State College (map and abutters list on file)
Petition from National Grid to install conduits on Loring Avenue to provide service to Salem State College (Map and abutters list on file)
#395 – REQUEST TO USE CITY STREETS FOR A ROAD RACE
Request from Gary Lavoie, Head Coach of Salem High School Track, for use of City streets to hold a road race on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. was granted.
#396 - #399 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
PUBLIC GUIDE Kim Carrell, 3 Ellis Court, Woburn
SECOND HAND
CLOTHING Arianiz Fashion Inc., 98 Boston St., Salem
TAG DAY S.H.S. MCJROTC, 7/10/10, 7/24/10 & 8/22/10
Salem/Swampscott Youth Hockey, 10/23/10
#400 – TAXI OPERATOR
The following license application was denied.
TAXI OPERATOR Todd Dunajski, 145 Boston St., Salem
#401 – REQUEST FOR HEARING
A request for hearing from Todd Dunajski 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 June 10, 2010 at 6:30 P.M.
#402 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR APPLICATION
The following Drainlayer/Contract operator license application was granted.
Bartlett & Steadman Co., R67 Village St., Marblehead, MA 01945
#403 - #404 CLAIMS
The following claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Sarah Longo, 7 Phillips St., #3R, Beverly
Rosencranz & Associates, (Florence Celata), One Center Plaza, Suite 220, Boston
#405 - #406 BONDS
The following bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
SIGN Beehive, 38 Front St., Salem
Mighty Aphrodite Maternity, 244 Essex St., Salem
Councillor O’Keefe assumed the Chair.
(#208) – SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING WATERFRONT INDUSTRIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending an Ordinance relative to Zoning by adding a new section Waterfront Industrial Overlay District was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Furey, Lovely, O’Keefe, Pelletier, Pinto, Prevey, Ronan, Ryan, Sargent, Sosnowski and McCarthy were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor McCarthy moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
Councillor McCarthy resumed the Chair.
(#226) – SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO SIGNS & BILLBOARDS
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II Signs and Billboards, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage. Councillor Lovely moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
(#346) – SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING IRVING STREET
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42, Section 50B, Handicap Parking Limited Time, Irving Street, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#350) – SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING ZONE, SALEM STREET
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic, Chapter 42, Handicap Parking Zone, behind Saltonstall School, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor Pinto the meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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