City of Salem, MA - MINUTES- 06-24-2010

MINUTES- 06-24-2010

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

June 24, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of

this meeting was posted on June 17, 2010 at 3:35 P.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 Furey 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.

#407 – HEARING NATIONAL GRID FOR CONDUITS ON LAFAYETTE STREET

A hearing was held on the Order from National Grid to install conduits on Lafayette Street from pole # 4036, 4037, 4037 to pole #352.

Appearing in favor was Michael Burba representative from National Grid, he stated this service was need for Salem State College.

Also appearing in favor was Bill Merkle of Swampscott who stated this was important to the School.

Councillor Furey asked what the time line is for what’s going on at the college.

Beth Bower, Special Assistant to the President of Salem State College, stated that this service is needed for the new library. The next step of the design of the new library and commons should be complete in the next few months. Construction will be next year with demolition of the old library scheduled for next fall. She stated there is a meeting of the Neighborhood Advisory Committee every 3^rd Monday of the month all neighbors are welcome to keep updated on the progress.

There was no one in opposition.

Councillor O’Keefe moved that the hearing be closed. It was so voted.

Councillor O’Keefe moved that it be granted. It was so voted.

#408 - NATIONAL GRID FOR CONDUITS ON LAFAYETTE STREET

A hearing was held on the Order from National Grid to install conduits on Lafayette Street from pole # 3272 to pole #352.

There was no one in opposition.

Councillor O’Keefe moved that the hearing be closed. It was so voted.

Councillor O’Keefe moved that it be granted. It was so voted.

#409 - NATIONAL GRID FOR CONDUITS ON LORING AVENUE

A hearing was held on the Order from National Grid to install conduits on Loring Avenue.

There was no one in opposition.

Councillor O’Keefe moved that the hearing be closed. It was so voted.

Councillor O’Keefe moved that it be granted. It was so voted.

(#380) – APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT CALLAHAN TO THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION

Held from last meeting Mayor’s appointment of Robert Callahan to serve as a member of the Park & Recreation Commission with a term to expire on May 1, 2015, was confirmed 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 Pelletier requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules to allow Mr. Callahan to speak. Mr. Callahan thanked the Council.

Councillor Lovely moved that a City Seal be sent to Patrick Curtin. It was so voted.

(#381) – APPOINTMENT OF MAUREEN FRY TO THE SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD

Held from the last meeting, 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 confirmed 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 O’Keefe requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules to allow Mr. Callahan to speak. Ms. Fry thanked the Council.

#410 – REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID TRACHT TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES

The Mayor’s reappointment of David Tracht to the Commission on Disabilities with a term to expire on February 1, 2013, was confirmed 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.

#411 - CONSTABLE

The Mayor’s appointment of Kerri Carlton to serve as a Constable with a term to expire

June 8, 2011, was received and placed on file.

#412 – BOND ORDER FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

The following Bond Order recommended by the Mayor.

BOND ORDERED: that the sum of $2,530,000.00 be 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.

Amount Purposes

150,000 sidewalks, crosswalks & street improvements

480,000 Canal Street improvement design

1,000,000 Gallows and Folly Hill storage tanks – internal/external rehab

900,000 Bridge Street sewer reconstruction

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 execute such documents as may be required in connection therewith.

Councillor Ronan moved that the amount be amended to $1,630,000 due to the $900,000.00 for Bridge Street sewer reconstruction was not needed. It was so voted.

Adopted for first passage as amended by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent under suspension of the rules. Councillors Furey, Lovely, O’Keefe, Pelletier, Pinto, Prevey, Ronan, Ryan, Sargent, Sosnowski and McCarthy were recorded as voting in the affirmative.

Councillor Prevey moved immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.

AMENDED

BOND ORDERED: that the sum of $1,630,000.00 be 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.

Amount Purposes

150,000 sidewalks, crosswalks & street improvements

480,000 Canal Street improvement design

1,000,000 Gallows and Folly Hill storage tanks – internal/external rehab

#413 – APPROPRIATION TO CAPITAL OUTLAY ACCOUNTS

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

ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred and Eighty-Thousand Dollars ($680,000.00) 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.

Department	Org/Obj	Acct Desc	Description	Amount

Data Processing	20003-5860	Equipment	Technology Improvements	$ 25,000.00
Library	20003-5860	Equipment	New Boiler	$ 15,000.00
Parking Dept	20003-5846	Renov & Repairs	Waterproofing Study	$ 40,000.00
Police	20003-5860	Equipment	Technology Improvements	$ 25,000.00
Fire	20003-5846	Renov & Repairs	Repair to Apron Outside Central Station	$ 50,000.00
Fire	20003-5846	Renov & Repairs	Repair Ladder 1	$ 25,000.00
Fire	20003-5846	Renov & Repairs	Rebuild Engine Five pumper	$ 85,000.00
Fire	20003-5860	Equipment	Replace Commercial Washer/Dryer	$ 25,000.00
Fire	20003-5860	Equipment	Radio Infrastructure & Portable Radios	$ 25,000.00
Electrical	20003-5860	Equipment	Vehicle 4X4 Hybrid	$ 30,000.00
Engineering	20003-5846	Renov & Repairs	Derby St Improvements	$ 25,000.00
Engineering	20003-5846	Renov & Repairs	addressStreetLafayette St Improvements	$ 75,000.00
Engineering	20003-5846	Renov & Repairs	addressStreetBoston Street Improvements	$ 25,000.00
Engineering	20003-5846	Renov & Repairs	addressStreetJefferson Ave Fence	$ 25,000.00
Engineering	20003-5846	Renov & Repairs	Bike Path Design/Construction	$ 25,000.00
Recreation	20003-5846	Renov & Repairs	Playground Updates	$ 60,000.00
Recreation	20003-5846	Renov & Repairs	Willows Gangway & Public Float	$ 50,000.00
Recreation	20003-5846	Renov & Repairs	placeCitySalem Common Fence	$ 50,000.00

			Total	$ 680,000.00

#414 – ESTABLISHMENT OF REVOLVING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011

The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted 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.

That the Salem City council vote, pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ to authorize the establishment of the revolving funds for FY 2011 as herein described. Expenditures from said funds shall not exceed the amount of funds received in the respective accounts or as authorized as stated, shall come from any funds received by the respective boards for performing services, shall be used solely for the purpose of implementing the programs delineated and shall be approved by a majority vote of any respective boards in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.

Dept.	Fund Name	Fund #	Programs & Purposes	Type of Receipts Credited	Authorization for Spending	FY 2011 Budget Request Maximum Annual Expenditures
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Fire	R/A Local Emergency Planning Comm	2433	Training and special equipment needed to respond to hazardous materials incidents per CH 21E	Fees charged to persons spilling or releasing hazardous materials	Fire Chief and Mayor	$ 20,000.00
Fire	R/A Confined Space Drills	2449	Confined space training for Firefighters.	Fee charged to Dominion Power Plant to cover OT costs for Firefighter Confined Space Drill training.	Fire Chief and Mayor	$ 58,000.00
Recreation	placePlaceNameDog PlaceTypePark	2435	Renovations and Maintenance of PlaceNameDog PlaceTypePark at Leslie's placePlaceNameRetreat PlaceTypePark.	Fee charged for pass to use dog park (pooch pass). Twenty-Five dollars annually for pass.	Recreation Director and Mayor	$ 10,000.00
Recreation	Park & Rec Public Access	2452	To be used for the operation and maintenance of placePlaceNameWinter PlaceTypeIsland and McCabe Marina	Parking and launch fees charged at placePlaceNameMcCabe PlaceNameMarina & Winter PlaceTypeIsland	Recreation Director and Mayor	$ 25,000.00
Recreation	placeCitySalem Willows Meters	2459	Renovations and Maintenance of placePlaceNameWillows PlaceTypePark.	Money generated from Willows Meters	Recreation Director and Mayor	$ 25,000.00
Recreation	Witch House	2499	To support Salem Award committee and the Salem Witch Trial Memorial	25 cent surcharge to tickets beginning in May 2009	Recreation Director and Mayor	$ 10,000.00
Planning & Community Development	placeCitySalem Ferry Operational	2453	Fund operational costs of the Salem Ferry and Blaney Street Dock	Fees received during the off season for use/rent of ferry	Director of Planning and Mayor	$ 40,000.00
Public Services	Sticker Program	2455	To pay for costs of disposal of hazardous items picked up as part of sticker program, and for abandoned pieces picked up by this department.	$20.00 fee charged for each sticker bought when scheduling a curbside pick up for item disposal.	Public Service Director and Mayor	$ 25,000.00
Dept.	Fund Name	Fund #	Programs & Purposes	Type of Receipts Credited	Authorization for Spending	FY 2011 Budget Request Maximum Annual Expenditures
Engineering	Environmental Fund	2438	Provide for City purchase of environmental items such as recycling bins, recycling totes, rain barrels, composters, water conservation devises, recycling calendar and educational material.	Fees charged for recycling bins, recycling totes, rain barrels, composters, water conservation devices.	City Engineer and Mayor	$ 30,000.00
Engineering	Traffic Island	2439	Projects related to City beautification events including Traffic Island, Beautification, and special events such as ‘Treemendous’	Primarily from: Traffic Island Sponsorships, Special Events Revenues, Event and Beautification effort sponsors	City Engineer and Mayor	$ 25,000.00
School	Building Rental	2601	Building Rental	Payments for rental of building by outside groups	School Committee and Mayor	$ 175,000.00
School	Custodial	2607	Custodial Overtime	Payments of building rentals for custodians overtime	School Committee and Mayor	$ 75,000.00
School	Early Childhood	2608	Pre-School Tuition	Tuition payments for students attending the pre-school program at the placePlaceNameEarly PlaceNameChildhood PlaceTypeCenter	School Committee and Mayor	$ 100,000.00
School	School Busing	2614	School Bus pass	Purchases of school bus passes	School Committee and Mayor	$ 125,000.00
School	Night School	2620	Night School Tuition	Tuition payments for students attending the night school program	School Committee and Mayor	$ 50,000.00
School	Special Education Tuition	2627	Special Education Tuition	Tuition Payments for students from other districts attending Special Education programs in placeCitySalem	School Committee and Mayor	$ 175,000.00
Mayor	Renewable Energy Task Force	2360	Promotional and Educational materials to advance the mission and objectives of the Renewable Energy Task Force	Funding from the placeStateMassachusetts Technology Collaborative Clean Energy Choice Matching Grant Account	Mayor	$ 5,000.00
Mayor	Special Events	2361.	To cover expenses for July 4^th and Haunted Happenings events.	Funding from RFP’s for services, vendors and misc sponsorships.	Mayor	$ 75,000.00

#415 – RESOLUTION 200^TH ANNIVERSARY OF SALEM ANTHENAEUM

Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Resolution, which was adopted.

RESOLUTION: June 24, 2010

WHEREAS: The City Council desires to give recognition to the 200^th Anniversary of the Salem Athenaeum; and

WHEREAS: The Salem Athenaeum has remained a private library who’s main function has been to preserve the printed word; and

WHEREAS: In 1750 the Monday Evening Club was organized by a number of successful merchants and prominent Salem figures to promote literature and philosophy. This effort was the start to establish the library; and

WHEREAS: On the evening of March 31, 1760 the Monday Evening Club which consisted of more than thirty affluent citizens, met and raised 175 guineas to establish the library. Also nearly half of the gentlemen donated books from their personal libraries which are held by the Athenaeum today; and

WHEREAS: One of the Athenaeums most popular personalities to read books owned by the library was Nathaniel Bowditch. There were many names from the history of Salem too numerous to mention, that graced the rooms of the Athenaeum. Also note worthy, except for one member back in the 18^th century, all the members of the library were graduates of Harvard; and

WHEREAS: There were few libraries in Essex County outside of Salem, and none in Boston until 1804 which is an indication of the cultural background of the people of Salem in that day. The Salem Athenaeum has been a continued source of knowledge valued not only in the years gone by but also today. General George Washington was quoted as saying “To promote the diffusions of knowledge is an object of primary importance”. The Athenaeum has promoted that for two hundred year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of Salem hereby congratulates the Athenaeum on this momentous Anniversary, with sincere thanks for its contributions over the many years.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council makes this resolution a matter of record of these proceedings, and that a suitable copy be presented to the Athenaeum along with the City Seal.

#416 – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT

Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.

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

#417 – TAXI OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATION

Councillor Lovely introduced the following Taxi Operator license application, which was granted.

TAXI OPERATOR Ramon I Espinal Jr., 17 Mount Vernon St., #2, Salem

#418 – ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS WITH THE BOSTON & BRIDGE STREET COUNCIL ON AGING SITE

Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.

ORDERED: That the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole meet to discuss the report issued by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection relative to safety and environmental concerns of the Boston and Bridge

Street Council on Aging site and that the following be invited to attend, DEP Nancy Fitzpatrick and/or Patricia Donahue, and representatives from the Conservation Commission.

#419 – (#396 - #399) 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 that the following be granted:

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

#420 – (#374 - #375) HEARING TAXI OPERATOR 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 hearing request on the denial of Taxi Operator License of Robert Cloutier, has considered said matter and would recommend approval of the Taxi Operator License.

#421 – (#383) TRANSFER TO PUBLIC SERVICES IMPROVEMENTS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT

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 a Transfer of $35,000.00 from Public Property Services – Full Time Salary to Public Services – Improvements and Office Equipment, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.

#422 – (#386) APPROPRIATION PUBLIC SERVICES FULL TIME SALARY ACCOUNT

Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance.

The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the matter of an appropriation of $2,205.00 from Retained Earnings – Water Fund to Public Services Full Time Salary account, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.

#423 – (#385) TRANSFER TO PUBLIC SERVICES – FULL TIME SALARY ACCOUNT

Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance.

#424 – (#384) APPROPRIATION TO CAPITAL OUTLAY RENOVATIONS ACCOUNT

Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance.

The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the matter of an appropriation of $7,750.00 to the Capital Outlay Renovations & Repairs account to be expended for the repair of the AC unit in the 2^nd floor vault, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.

#425 – BLOCK PARTY SHORE AVENUE

A request from residents of Shore Avenue to hold a block party along the seawall on July 4, 2010 from 3:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., was granted.

#426 – BLOCK PARTY SCENIC AVENUE

A request from residents of Scenic Avenue to hold a block party on July 17, 2010 from 12:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. with a rain date of July 18, 2010, was granted.

#427 – BLOCK PARTY CHANDLER ROAD

A request from residents of Chandler Road (from Loring Ave to Lillian Road) to hold a block party on July 31, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. with a rain date of August 1, 2010, was granted.

#428 – BLOCK PARTY WITCHCRAFT ROAD AND CRESCENT DRIVE

A request from residents of Witchcraft Rd. and Crescent Dr. to hold a block party on August 21, 2010 from 11:00 A.M. to Midnight with a rain date of August 22, 2010, was granted.

#429 – BLOCK PARTY PURITAN ROAD

A request from residents of Puritan Road to hold a block party on August 28, 2010 from 1:00 P.M. to Midnight with a rain date of September 4, 2010, was granted.

#430 - #431 LICENSE APPLICATIONS

The following license applications were granted.

TAXI OPERATOR Nelson Sanchez, 260 Washington St., Salem

Donald Bovio, 17 Howard St., Peabody

VEHICLE FOR HIRE

OPERATORS ONLY Lawrence Jacobs, 3B Friend St., Salem

Sheila Shambough, 82 Flint St. #1, Salem

#432 - #433 CLAIMS

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

Marta Hayes, 104 Roberts Road, Medford

Verizon, PO Box 60770, Oklahoma City, OK

#434 - #436 BONDS

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

CONSTABLE: Kerri Carleton, 136 Leslie Rd.,Rowley

SIGNS: The Urban Cyclist, 282R Derby St., Salem

Gas Works, 24 New Derby St., #4, Salem

On the motion of Councillor O’Keefe the meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.