“Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. Chapter 30A ss. 18-25, and
City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.”
A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
January 24, 2013 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on January 17, 2013 at 5:14 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
All Councillors were present.
Council President Ryan presided.
Councillor Prevey moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting.
It was so voted.
President Ryan requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
1. Benjamin Selecky – 231 North Street, Salem – Resolution Liberty Preservation Act
(#6) – APPOINTMENT OF LISA LYONS TO BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appointment of Lisa Lyons to serve on the Beautification Committee with a term to expire on January 10, 2016, was confirmed by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Furey, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
Councillor Sosnowski requested and received unanimous consent for suspension of the rules to allow Ms. Lyons to speak.
(#7) – APPOINTMENT OF CHAD GARNER TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appointment of Chad Garner to serve on the Historical Commission with a term to expire on January 10, 2015, was confirmed by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Furey, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
Councillor Prevey requested and received unanimous consent for suspension of the rules to allow Mr. Garner to speak.
#43 – APPOINTMENT OF JOHN M. TOMASZ AS THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES
Mayor’s appointment of John M. Tomasz to serve as the City of Salem’s Director of Public Services with a term to expire on January 31, 2014, was confirmed under suspension of the rules by roll call vote of 9 yeas, 2 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Sosnowski and Furey were recorded as voting in the negative.
#44 – APPOINTMENT OF BRUCE MABBOTT TO THE BIKE PATH COMMITTEE
The Mayor’s appointment of Bruce Mabbott to serve on the Bike Path Committee with a term to expire on January 24, 2016, was held under the rules until the next meeting on February 14, 2013.
#45 - CONSTABLE
The Mayor’s reappointment of Christine Derby to serve as Constable with a term to expire on February 1, 2016, was received and placed on file.
#46 – TRANSFER TO “IT FULL-TIME SALARY”
The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with Committee of the Whole.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000.00) is hereby transferred from the “IT Maintenance” account to the “IT Full-Time Salary” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#47 – APPROPRIATION TO BE EXPENDED FOR REPAIRS TO OLD TOWN HALL
The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with Committee of the Whole.
ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Thousand Eight Hundred ($9,800.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay – Renovations & Repairs” account to be expended for repair of Old Town Hall roof and windows by DPS Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#48 – APPROPRIATION TO “HEALTH DEPT. – RODENT CONTROL”
The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” account to “Health Department – Rodent Control” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#49 – ACCEPT DONATION FROM PLUMMER HOME FOR BOYS TO SUPPORT ON-POINT COLLABORATION PROGRAM
The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted.
ORDERED: To accept the donation from the Plummer Home for Boys, Inc. in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) to support the On-Point Collaboration program. These funds will be deposited into the Police Department Fund in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#50 – ACCEPT DONATION FROM SOUCY INSURANCE AGENCY FOR VETERANS PROGRAMMING
The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted.
ORDERED: To accept the donation from Soucy Insurance Agency Inc., in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to support Veterans Program. These funds will be deposited into the Veterans Department Donation Fund in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#51 – TAG DAY SALEM HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the enclosed Tag Day Application for the S.H.S. Drama Club for
February 9, 2013 be granted
#52 – (#28 - #36) 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 approval.
JUNK DEALERS Frederic Hutchinson, 15 Robinson Rd., Salem
I. Talkowsky & Son, 18 Phillips St., Salem
PAWNBROKER Salem Loan & Jewelry, 133 Washington St., Salem
SEAWORMS Arthur Barreira, 49 Webster St., Peabody
Alaide Picanco, 85 Tremont St., Salem
Timothy Lynch, 28 Anawan Ave., Saugus
Paul Lynch, 28 Anawan Ave., Saugus
Manuel Silva, 80 Northend St., Peabody
Analiano Silva, 25 Driscoll St., Peabody
Manuel P. Silva, 52 Paleologos St., Peabody
SECOND HAND Re-Find, 72 Washington St., Salem
CLOTHING Re-Find, 244 Essex St., Salem
Modern Millie, 3 Central St., Salem
Witch City Consignment, 301 Essex St., Salem
SECOND HAND Treasures Over Time, 139 Washington St., Salem
VALUABLES Witch City Consignment, 301 Essex St., Salem
Olde Naumkeag Antiques, 1 Hawthorne Blvd., Salem
Jacqueline Satin @ Pickering Wharf Antiques Gallery, 69 Wharf St., Salem
Salem Loan & Jewelry, 133 Washington St., Salem
Record Exchange, 256 Washington St., Salem
TAG DAYS S.H.S. Girls Track Team, 3/23/13
S.H.S. Girls Softball, 4/13/13, 5/18/13
Salem Little League, 5/11/13, 6/15/13, 7/13/13
S.H.S. Field Hockey Team, 9/28/13 & 10/12/13
#53 – (#16) LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 120 WASHINGTON STREET
Councillor Prevey 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 by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Furey, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of a lease agreement located at 120 Washington St., City Hall Annex, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#54 – (#14) RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BERTRAM FIELD
Councillor Prevey 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.
Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Resolution for improvements to Bertram Field has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#55 – (#13) APPOINTMENT OF DAVID EPPLEY TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Councillor Sargent offered the following report for the Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Furey, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the appointment of David Eppley as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on June 1, 2015 has considered said matter and would recommend confirmation.
#56 – (#12) APPOINTMENT OF TOM WATKINS TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Councillor Sargent offered the following report for the Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Furey, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative. And that rule 29A be suspended
The Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the appointment of Tom Watkins to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on May 1, 2015 has considered said matter and would recommend confirmation.
#57 – (#11) APPOINTMENT OF KIRT RIEDER TO THE PLANNING BOARD
Councillor Sargent offered the following report for the Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Furey, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative. And that rule 29A be suspended
The Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the appointment of Kirt Rieder to the Planning Board with a term to expire on July 1, 2016 has considered said matter and would recommend confirmation.
#58 – (#8) APPOINTMENT OF BEN ANDERSON TO THE PLANNING BOARD
Councillor Sargent offered the following report for the Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Furey, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative. And that rule 29A be suspended.
The Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the appointment of Ben Anderson to the Planning Board with a term to expire on July 1, 2014 has considered said matter and would recommend confirmation.
#59 – (#667 of 2012) PRESENTATION BY GLOBAL GROUP
Councillor Ryan 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 the Presentation by Global Group for lower electric power rates has considered said matter and would recommend allow Global Group to do an a study of the City’s electricity cost and report back to the Committee of the Whole.
#60 – (#96 of 2011) SUB-COMMITTEE FOR THE NEW CITY HALL ANNEX
Councillor Ryan 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 the Sub-committee for the new City Hall Annex has considered said matter and would recommend re-activate the sub-committee and set a date to report back to the Council at the first meeting in September 2013. The Sub-committee members are as follows Council President Ryan, Councillor Legault, Councillor Sosnowski, Mayor, City Planner, Building Inspector, Finance Director, Solicitor and George Fallon.
#61 – CITY CLERK SUBMITTING ELECTION CALENDAR
A communication from City Clerk Cheryl LaPointe submitting the Election Calendar for the year 2013 was adopted.
#62 – REQUEST FROM MATTHEW FRASER TO MAKE PRESENTATION RE: TIMEBANK
A request from Matthew Fraser to make a presentation to the Council regarding Salem Timebank, was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
#63 – RESOLUTION LIBERTY PRESERVATION ACT
A resolution submitted by Benjamin Selecky regarding Liberty Preservation Act was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
#64 - #67 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
SEAWORMS Alexandrino DaSilva, 37 Harris St., Peabody
Armando Borges, 7 Union St., Peabody
Eutimio Cunha, 89 Tremont St., Peabody
SECOND HAND Tiffen Wicket, 100 Wharf St., Salem
CLOTHING
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SECOND HAND Tiffen Wicket, 100 Wharf St., Salem
VALUABLE
TAG DAYS S.H.S. Baseball Team, April 20, 2013
S.H.S. Baseball Team, May 4, 2014
D.A.V. Chapter #84, May 16, 17 & 19, 2013
VFW, May 24-27, 2013
Salem Veterans Council June 28-30, 2013 & July 4, 2013
D.A.V. Chapter #84, November 1-4, 2013
VFW, November 8-11, 2013
#68 - #69 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were granted.
PUBLIC GUIDES Sarah Carter, 277 Lafayette St., Salem
Heide Hasselmann, 2 Cranberry Hill, Duxbury
Mike Vitka, 28 Howard St., Salem
Judith Eidelman, 220 Humphrey St., Marblehead
Allen Winecour, 161 Garland St., Everett
William Sano, 35 Daniels St., Salem
Jeffrey Langone, 283 Derby St., Salem
Cynthia Haigh, 4 Brackett St., Milton
Tammy Harrington, 21 Chase St., Beverly
TAXI OPERATORS Julio Jimenez, 16 Eastman Park, Peabody
Jose Fabian, 14 Mason St., Salem
Ramon Espinal Jr., 12 Mt. Vernon St., Salem
Belkys Guerrero, 1000 Loring Ave., Salem
Pedro Taveras, 100 Lafayette St., Salem
Milciades Pichardo, 16 Hersey St., Salem
Jose Lopez, 16 Mason St., Salem
Ricardo Villanugua, 78 Hathorne St., Salem
Marcos Medina, 8 Tremont St., Salem
Santiago Ducos, 16 Dow St., Salem
Robert Ruest, 6 Dustin St., Peabody
Roberto Pacheco, 105 Congress St., Salem
Moulaye Cherif Moulaye, 42 W. Baltimore St., Lynn
Daniel Sirois, 15 Becket St., Salem
#70 – LICENSE APPLICATIONS DENIED
The following license applications were denied.
TAXI OPERATOR Jose Ovalles, 72 Palmer St., Salem
Julio Cora, 90 Light St., Lynn
#71 – #72 REQUEST FOR HEARING ON DENIAL OF LICENSE
A hearing request from the following on the denial of their taxi operator licenses was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to hold an Executive Session.
Julio Cora, 90 Light St., Lynn
Joseph Staten II, 2 Duck Pond Rd., Beverly
#73 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following Drainlayer / Contract operator license applications were granted.
Bartlett & Steadman Co., Inc. R67 Village St., Marblehead
J. Masterson Construction Co., 80 Alderbrook Dr., Topsfield
Geologic – earth Exploration Inc., 3 Hancock St., Plainville
W.L. French Excavating Corp., 3 Surrey Cir., N. Billerica
Spencer Contracting, P.O. Box 875, Salem
Mennino Construction Co, Inc., 76 Oakville St., Lynn
James W. Flett Co., Inc., 800 Pleasant St., Belmont
Thomas Mackey & Sons Inc., 58 Broadway, Salem
Village Construction, 190 Pleasant St., Marblehead
Cariso & McGovern Const. Inc., 1 Industrial Way, Georgetown
TDS Inc., 2 Peter Dr., Sterling
Atlantic Paving, 119R Foster St., Peabody
Joseph P. Cardillo & Son Inc., 1 Melvin St., Wakefield
J.F. White Contracting Co., 10 Burr St., Framingham
DeIulis Brothers Const. Co. Inc., 31 Collins St., Lynn
Raffaele Construction Corp., 21 Elm Pl., Swampscott
Caruso Corp., 320 Charger St., Revere
Mirra Co. Inc., 6 Norino Way, Georgetown
Phoenix Communications, 70 James St., Worcester
#74 – CLAIMS
The following Claim was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
SUBROGATED Thomas George Assoc./Liberty Mutual (for Anthony Redden)
P.O. Box 30, East Northport, NY 11731
#75 - #79 BONDS
The following Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
CONSTABLE Christine Derby, 73 Tremont St., Salem
DRAINLAYER J. Masterson Construction Corp., 80 Alderbrook Dr., Topsfield
J.F. White Contracting Company, 10 Burr St., Framingham
W.L. French Excavating Corp., 3 Surrey Cir., N. Billerica
SIGN HEX Old World Witchery & Omen, 246 Essex St., Salem
(#18) – SECOND PASSAGE TRAFFIC BROADWAY
The matter of Second and final passage of an Ordinance relative to Traffic Chapter 42, Section 57A repeal Parking Time Limited, Unmetered Zone, Broadway and insert in place Section 51B Parking Prohibited Certain Times on Certain Streets Broadway westerly side 70 ft. from Loring Avenue, for a distance of 58 ft., 30 minute parking, Mon – Sat. 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tow Zone was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#690) – SECOND PASSAGE TRAFFIC RESIDENT STICKER PARKING ORD STREET
Held from the last meeting the matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 75 Resident Sticker Parking Ord Street was then taken up.
The following amendment was adopted by adding the following to the Ordinance after the words Butler Street, Zone F, Color White. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor O’Keefe the meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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