“Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. Chapter 39 §23B, and
City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.”
A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on February 16, 2012 at 5:54 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
All Councillors were present.
Council President Lovely presided.
Councillor Siegel moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting.
It was so voted
President Lovely requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
NONE
#117 – CONDUIT LOCATION
A hearing was held on the Order of National Grid to install a conduit on Derby Street and Blaney
Street. Appearing in favor was Sabita Mahabier Sheehy representative from National Grid.
Councillor McCarthy asked if the work can be coordinated with the City Engineer. Ms. Sheehy
Stated that the work was contracted with the City. The conduit is already done.
Councillor Lovely asked when was the work done. Ms. Sheehy stated one year ago. There was no one opposed. The hearing was closed. Councillor McCarthy moved that eh permit be granted. It was so voted.
#118 – APPROPRIATION TO BE EXPENDED FOR REPAIR OF SOUTH HARBOR GARAGE FIRE ALARM
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 Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay Renovation and Repair” account to be expended for the
repair of South Harbor Garage fire alarm system by the Parking Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#119 – PORTRAIT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON BE RELOCATED INTO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the portrait of George Washington, now hanging in the City Hall stairwell, be moved back to its place of prominence in Council Chambers behind the Council President.
#120 – UPDATE FOR PROPOSED GAS STATION AT 111 NORTH STREET
Councillor Prevey 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 status of the proposed gas station on 111 North Street and that the abutting neighbors, the owner, Bob Sideropoulos and his counsel, the Building Inspector, the City Engineer, The Fire Chief and the Health Agent be invited.
#121 – QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES ON FRANKLIN STREET AREA
Councillor Prevey 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 variety of quality of life issues which have created problems for several of abutting residents in the Franklin Street, Franklin Court and Foster Street area and that the Committee invite the abutting neighbors, the Building Inspector, Health Agent, Police Chief or his representative, City Solicitor and owners of the abutting businesses.
#122 – (#111 & #112) GRANTING LICENSES
Councillor Sosnowski 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 Carole Hartling, 37 Peach Highlands, Marblehead
TAG DAYS S.H.S. Baseball, April 1, 2012 and April 7, 2012
Disabled American Veterans Ch. 84, May 18 & 20-21, 2012
Salem Little League, May 12, 2012, June 16, 2012 & July 14, 2012
Salem Veterans Council, June 30, 2012, July 1-4, 2012
S.H.S. Boys Soccer, September 15, 2012 & October 20, 2012
Disabled American Veterans Ch. 84, Nov. 2-5, 2012
#123 – (#91) APPRORIATION FOR THE RENOVATION OF SPLAINE PARK
Councillor McCarthy 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 $216,850.00 from “Capital Outlay – Renovation and Repair” account to be expended for the City Portion of the renovation of Splaine Park, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#124 – (#96) GOVERNING ON AN IPAD
Councillor McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of governing on the iPad has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in Committee.
#125 – HEARING REQUEST ON DENIED TAXI OPERATOR LICENSES
A request from David Benson and Darryl Fanning for a hearing on the denial of their taxi operator licenses, was referred to the committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to hold a meeting on February 27, 2012 in Executive Session.
#126 - #129 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
JUNK DEALER Newark Recycled Fibers, North East Region
PUBLIC GUIDE Tim Maguire, 28 High Street, Salem
Kevin Wynott, 64 Veterans Memorial Dr.
Adam Page, 2 Barton St., Salem
Robert Haven, 67 Tremont St., Salem
Mark Legere, 19 Emerton St., Salem
Justin Bizjak, 190 Bridge St. #5101, Salem
Eric Fialho, 6 Gardner St., Salem
TAG DAYS S.H.S. Track Team Boy’s Spring, March 17, 2012 & April 21, 2012
Veterans of Foreign War Post 1524, May 25-27, 2012 & Nov 9-11, 2012
#130 - #131 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were granted.
LIMOUSINES Salem Taxi Company, 27 Congress St., Salem (6)
TAXI CABS Salem Taxi Company, 27 Congress St., Salem (4)
TAXI OPERATORS Robert Cloutier, 48 Balcomb St. #1, Salem
Edmund Neves Jr., 14 Chapman St. #3, Beverly
Camarqui Cerda, 106 lafayette St., Salem
Douglas Stephens, 9 Park St. #30, Beverly
Juan Velez, 41 Ward St. #2, Salem
Cynthia Fox, 15 Braman St., Danvers
Donald Bovio, 17 Heward Ave., Peabody
#132 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSES
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator Licenses were granted.
Phoenix Communications, Inc., 70 James St., Worcester
Spencer Contracting, 350 Main St., Boxford
#133 - BONDS
The following bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
DRAINLAYER Phoenix Communications, Inc., 70 James St., Worcester
SIGN Orange Leaf, 76 Lafayette St., Salem
On the motion of Councillor O’Keefe the meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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