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MINUTES- 02-14-2013
“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,
February 14, 2013 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on February 7, 2013 at 6:50 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

  • Dr. Joan Zabkar, 6 Phelps St. –                 Bond Order Senior Center
  • Teasie Riley Goggin, 9 Wisteria St. –   Bond Order Senior Center
  • Mayor Anthony Salvo, 18 Sumner Rd. –    Bond Order Senior Center
  • Patrick Curtin, 19 Raymond Ave. –       Bond Order Senior Center
  • Councillor Matt Veno, 20 Forest Ave. –  Bond Order Senior Center


(#44) APPOINTMENT OF BRUCE MABBOTT TO BIKE PATH COMMITTEE

Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appointment of Bruce Mabbott to serve on the Bike Path Committee with a term to expire on January 24, 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 Turiel requested and received unanimous consent for suspension of the rules to allow Mr. Mabbott to speak.


#80 – REAPPOINTMENTS TO CABLE TELEVISION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION

The Mayor’s re-appointmens of the following to serve as members of the Cable Television and Technology Commission with the following terms to expire, 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.


Linda Vaugh, 38 Greenway Rd., Salem             Term to Expire:  Co-Terminous with the Mayor
Kevin Walker, 6 Moulton Ave., Salem             Term to Expire:  Co-Terminous with the Mayor

The Council President appointed Councillor Turiel to serve as a member on the Cable Television and Technology Commission.


#81 – CONSTABLE

The Mayor’s appointment of Mark McGrath to serve as Constable with a term to expire on January 22, 2014, was received and placed on file.


#82 – BOND ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SENIOR CENTER AT BOSTON AND BRIDGE STREETS

        The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

ORDERED: that the sum of Four Million Nine Hundred Ninety-four Thousand, One Hundred Thirty-six dollars ($4,994,136.00) be and hereby appropriated to fund costs for construction of a new Senior Center, and for the payments of all costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said sum under M.G.L. Chapter 44 sections 7 and 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority.

FURTHER ORDERED: That the Mayor and 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.






#83 – APPROPRIATION TO “CITY CLERK – ELECTIONS” ACCOUNT FOR SPECIAL ELECTION

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

ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty-two Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($32,150.00) is hereby appropriated form the “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to the following “City Clerk – Election” accounts listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.

        Overtime                                $4,300.00
        Poll Workers                                     $23,800.00
        Voting Machine Services                 $3,600.00
        Advertising                                $450.00
           Total                                 $32,150.00


#84 – APPROPRIATION TO BE EXPENDED FOR PURCHASE OF NEW SMART METERS

        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 Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay – Equipment” account to be expended for purchase of new Smart Meters on Washington Street by parking Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.


#85 – APPROPRIATION TO BE EXPENDED FOR KIOSKS AT BRIDGE & CHURCH ST. LOTS

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 Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay – Renovation & Repairs” account to be expended for trench work for new kiosks at Bridge and Church Street lots by the Parking Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.





#86 – APPROPRIATION TO BE EXPENDED FOR REPAIR TO FENCE AT MANSELL PARK

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 Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($7,800.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay – Renovation & Repairs” account to be expended for repair of fence at Mansell Park by the Recreation Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.



#87 – APPROPRIATION TO “CEMETERY – BURIAL” ACCOUNT

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

        ORDERED: That the sum of Six Thousand, Six Hundred and Sixty Dollars ($6,600.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Sale of Vaults” account to the “Cemetery – Burial” account for the purchase of burial boxes for the Cemetery Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.



#88 – APPROPRIATION TO BE EXPENDED FOR REPAIR TO LIGHTING AT MUSEUM PLACE PARKING GARAGE

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

ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Four Hundred and Twenty-Eight Dollars ($5,428.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay – Renovation & Repairs” account to be expended for repair of lighting due to a short circuit from water damage by the Parking Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.








#89 – DECLARE PORTION OF RILEY PLAZA ROADWAY SURPLUS

        The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Community and Economic Development co-posted with Committee of the Whole.

ORDERED: In accordance with Mass. General Law Ch. 40, Sec. 15, the City Council by two thirds vote of it’s members hereby abandons the land shown as Proposed Parcel B on the attached plan of land entitled “Subdivision Plan of Land Riley Plaza by Washington and Dodge Street, Salem, MA” prepared by Norde-East Survey and dated January 7, 2013. The land once a portion of Riley Plaza roadway right of way, is no longer used or needed for vehicular travel.

Be it further Ordered that Proposed Parcel B be declared surplus property so that Parcel may be sold in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B and the City of Salem Code of Ordinances.


#90 – FIVE YEAR CONTRACT WITH BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES FOR OPERATION OF SALEM FERRY

        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 Mayor is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City of Salem, to enter into a Five Year Contract with Boston Harbor Cruises, pursuant to the recently issued RFP, for operation of the Salem Ferry.


#91 – RESOLUTION JACQUELINE’S WHOLESALE COOKIES ENDORSING TIF

        The following Resolution recommended by the Mayor, was adopted 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.

RESOLUTION:

WHEREAS: Jacqueline’s Wholesale Bakery, Inc. (hereinafter “COMPANY”) wishes to expand their gourmet frozen cookie manufacturing business located at 96 Swampscott Road, Unit 1, Salem, MA into 96 Swampscott Road, Unit 2 in Salem, MA; and



WHEREAS: The City is willing to grant tax concessions in return for a guarantee of the purchase and renovation of an additional +/- 12,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and warehouse facility space and the creation of employment opportunities for local workers;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salem City Council herby endorses the use of Tax Increment Financing as a tool to encourage economic development within the Site Specific Jacqueline’s Economic Opportunity Area and approves the Tax Increment Financing Plan negotiated by the CITY and the COMPANY that provides for tax exemption for a period of five (5) years, beginning with fiscal year 2014 in accordance with the schedule below:

Fiscal Year                     Exemption
  • 100%
  • 80%
  • 60%
  • 40%
  • 20%
Said exemption being in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 23A, Section 3E, Chapter 40, Section 59, and Chapter 59, Section 5.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Tax Increment Financing Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, with Jacqueline’s Wholesale Bakery, Inc.


#92 – TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (T.I.F.) AGREEMENT FOR JACQUELINE’S WHOLESALE BAKERY INC.

        The following Resolution recommended by the Mayor, was adopted 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.

Authorize Mayor to enter into a Tax Increment Financing Agreement for Jacqueline’s Wholesale Bakery Inc., located at 96 Swampscott Road, Salem.

(Financing Agreement on file in the City Clerks Office and can be viewed during normal working hours)




        Councillor Sargent recused himself and left the Council Chamber.


#93 – PILOT (PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES) WITH FOOTPRINT POWER

        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 Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into the attached agreements with Footprint Power, regarding the Salem Harbor Power Station.

(Agreement on file in the City Clerks Office and can be viewed during normal working hours)




#94 – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT

        Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.

        ORDERED: That the Monthly Financial Report dated December 31, 2012, be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.

(Report on file in the City Clerks Office and can be viewed during normal working hours)




#95 – REVIEW ORDINANCE FOR COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR

        Councillor Furey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.

        ORDERED: That the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with Committee of the Whole meet to review the “Compensation of the Mayor” Section 2-142 and that a recommendation be reported to the City Council no later than the first meeting in April. The Committee shall recommend the salary of the Mayor for the subsequent two fiscal years. And the following be invited: Solicitor, Mayor or her representative. And that the City Solicitor will survey surrounding cities and towns as well as cities and towns of similar size.




#96 – MEET TO DISCUSS SALEM’S WINTER STORM MANAGEMENT PLAN

        Councillor Carr introduced the following Order, which was adopted.

        ORDERED: That the Salem City Council Committee of the Whole meet to discuss Salem’s Winter Storm Management Plan and overall response to the recent blizzard and invite a representative of the DPW, representative of the Police Department and the Mayor.


#97 – GRANTING OF A TAG DAY

        Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.

        ORDERED: That the attached Tag Day Application for Salem High School Girls Basketball for February 16, 2013 be granted.


#98 – DENIED TAXI OPERATOR HEARING REQUEST

        Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.

        ORDERED: That the attached Taxi Operator Hearing Request from Amado Roman be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to hold an Executive Session.


#99 – (#64 - #67) 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.

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

Licenses continued next page


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



#100 – (#39, #40, #70 - #72) TAXI OPERATOR 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 denied taxi operator licenses for Eliezer Romero, Julio Cora and Joseph Staten, has considered said matter and would recommend they be granted.



#101 – #101A (#535, #610 or 2012) ABANDONED SHOPPING CART ORDINANCE

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 an Ordinance relative to abandoned shopping carts, has considered said matter and would recommend that the ordinance be adopted for first passage.


#101A – ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (SHOPPING CARTS)

In the year Two Thousand and Thirteen

An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions



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

Section 1. Chapter 24, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions is hereby amended by adding a new section as follows:

  • Litter. A shopping cart left unattended and abandoned on public property for more than twenty-four hours shall, for the purpose of this section, be deemed litter.
  • Removal and Redemption. The director of public services may cause any shopping cart left unattended and abandoned on public property to be removed to a designated location. Owners may redeem said shopping carts upon proof of ownership and payment of all city costs which shall not exceed twenty-five for each shopping cart removed and stored by the city.
  • Disposal. Any cart not redeemed within thirty calendar days may be sold at auction or disposed of if not saleable.
  • Notice. When possible, the director of public services shall give notice to the owner of a shopping cart, if known, that the city has removed an unattended and abandoned cart to a designated location along with the procedure and time schedule for reclamation of said cart prior to disposal.
  • Identification. All businesses located within the City that offer shopping carts to their customers shall place a distinguishing mark on each shopping cart to identify the cart as belonging to the particular business.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.


#102 –(#46) TRANSFER TO IT FULL TIME SALARIES

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.

The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of a Transfer of $24,000 from “IT - Maintenance” to “IT Full-Time Salary” account has considered said matter and would recommend approval.




#103 – (#47) APPROPRIATION TO REPAIR WINDOWS & ROOF TO OLD TOWN HALL

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.

The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of an Appropriation of $9,800.00 from “Capital Outlay – Renovations & Repairs” account to repair the windows and roof at Old Town Hall has considered said matter and would recommend approval


#104 – PROPOSED GAS STATION AT 111 NORTH STREET

Councillor Siegel offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.

The Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the matter of the proposed Gas Station at 111 North Street (Trickett Realty), has considered said matter and would recommend the matter remain in Committee.
        
        

#105 – (#622 OF 2011) ROOMING HOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS

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 reviewing rules and regulations for rooming houses, has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole









#106 – COMMUNICATION FROM SOLICITOR REGARDING AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO PANHANDLING
        
        A communication from City Solicitor Elizabeth Rennard submitting an ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to panhandling. The Ordinance was adopted for first passage and referred to the committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of the Whole.

In the year two thousand and thirteen

An Ordinance relative to panhandling

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

Section 1. Chapter 24 is hereby amended by adding the following new section:

“Chapter 24, Section 24-29 Aggressive Panhandling”

  • Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose of this section to regulate panhandling in order to promote the health, safety, peace and general welfare of the citizens and visitors of the city of Salem.

  • Definitions.
For the purposes of this section:

  • “Automated tell machine (ATM)” means a device linked to a financial institution’s account records which is able to carry out transactions, including, but not limited to, account transfers, deposits, cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, and mortgage and loan payments.
  • “Obstructing” means to walk, stand, sit, or lie, or place an object in such a manner as to block passage by another person or a vehicle, or to require another person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact.
  • “Panhandler” means any person engaged in the act of panhandling.
  • “Panhandling” is a solicitation made in person, requesting an immediate donation of money or other thing or value. Purchase of an item for an amount far exceeding its value, under circumstances where a reasonable person would understand that the purchase is, in substance, a donation, is a donation for the purpose of this section.


  • “Public transportation vehicle” means any vehicle used as a mode of mass transit.
  • Place of panhandling – Violation.
No person shall to panhandle when the person solicited is in any of the following places within the city limits of Salem, Massachusetts:

  • Within a motor vehicle that is in traffic on a public street or stopped for a traffic control signal or stop sign on a public street; or
  • In any public transportation vehicle; or
  • In any vehicle on a street or on a driveway providing ingress or egress to a street where such driveway is open to the general public; or
  • Within 15 feet of any automated teller machine (ATM); or
  • On private property, unless the panhandler is in physical possession of written permission form the owner or lawful occupant thereof.
  • Manner of panhandling – Violation.
It shall be unlawful for any person to panhandle in any of the following manners:

  • By intentionally coming within three feet of the person solicited, unless that person has indicated that he or she does wish to make a donation; or
  • By intentionally obstructing the path of the person or vehicle of the person solicited; or
  • By intentionally obstructing the passage through the entrance or exit of any building; or
  • By soliciting anyone under the age of 16; or
  • By following a person who walks away from the panhandler, if the panhandler’s conduct is intended to or is reasonably likely to intimidate the person being solicited into responding affirmatively to the solicitation; or
  • By using profane or abusive language, either during the solicitation or following a refusal.
  • Panhandling – Where permitted.
Panhandling is permitted in any place and manner not otherwise restricted by this section.



(f) Penalty; Enforcement.
Any person found to be in violation of this section shall be fined not more than $50.00 for each offense. The police department shall have the authority to enforce this section.

  • Severability.
If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this section are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this section and the same shall remain in full force and effect.”

Section II. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.


#107 – (#127) CONDUITS ON CONGRESS STREET BRIDGE

A hearing was ordered for February 28, 2013 on the petition from National Grid for conduits on Congress Street Bridge (to utilize an open position on the bridge for the installation of a 115kV transmission line – preliminary approval given on October 20, 2010).

#108 – ROAD RACE

A request from Salem State University to hold its annual North Shore Wellness Fair & 5K Road Race and 2 mile Walk on April 28, 2013 and use of city streets was granted.


#109 – ROAD RACE

A request from B&S Fitness to hold an Xtreme Urban 5K Run on June 9, 2013 and use of city streets was granted.


#110 – ROAD RACE

A request from Wicked Running Club to hold a Road Race (Miles over the Moon) on July 12, 2013 and use of city streets was granted.

#111 – ROAD RACE

A request from Adam Fitch to hold a Road Race (The Running Dead) on September 28, 2013 and use of city streets was granted.


#112 – ROAD RACE

A request from Parents United of Salem to hold a Road Race (Festivus 5K for Autism) on December 15, 2013 and use of city streets was granted.


#113 - #116 LICENSE APPLICATIONS

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

SECOND HAND                     Penelope’s Consignment Closet, 96 Boston St., Salem
CLOTHING

SECOND HAND                     The Antique Company, 11 Central St., Salem
VALUABLE

TAG DAYS                                American Legion Salem Post #23, 5/31/13, 6/1-6/3/13, 7/5-7/8/13
                                        Salem Boys Soccer, 9/14/13 & 10/19/13


#117 - #118 LICENSE APPLICATIONS

The following license applications were granted.

PUBLIC GUIDES                   Steven Pierce, 190 Bridge St., Salem
                                        Nancy Sweeter, 60 Burley St., Danvers
                                        Robert Sant Fournier, 5 Crescent Court, Beverly
                                        Douglas Pilkington, 167 Haverhill St., Rowley
                                        Deborah Pantazelos, 8 Michael Dr., Danvers
                                        Joel Cassidy, 35 March St., Salem
                                        Robert Kieran, 14 Tremont St., Salem
                                        Robert Anthony, 37 Boardman St., Salem
                                        Ronald Olson, 154 Lafayette St., Marblehead
                                        Amy Butler, 14 Hunt St., Danvers
                                        Kimberly Bizjak, 8 Mooney Rd., Salem


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TAXI OPERATORS                  Paul Moore, 14 Foster St., Peabody
                                        Roberto Disia, 108 Lafayette St., Salem
                                        Nelson Uketa, 10 Cherry St. #1, Salem
                                        Clint Desa, 21 Roslyn St., Salem
                                        Carlos Benoit, 75 Walnut St., Peabody
                                        Evangelis Rodriguez, 114 Central St., Peabody
                                        Douglas Stephens, 32 Broadway, Beverly
                                        Israel Pool, 4 Harrison Ave., Salem
                                        Ramon Espinal, 16 Aborn St., Peabody
                                        Edmond Neves, Jr., 14 Chapman St., Beverly
                                        Scott Boyle, 9 Perkins St., Gloucester
                                        Juan Perez, 24 Tracey St., Peabody
                                        Cynthia Keith, 3 Rainbow Terrace, Salem
                                        Ana Espaillat, 61 Congress St., Salem
                                        Mark Sandler, 30 Sculpin Way, Swampscott
                                        Jose Cerda, 3 Center St., Peabody
                        


#119 – TAXI OPERATORS

The following license application were denied.

TAXI OPERATOR                   LouAnn Souza, 25 Veterans Memorial Dr., Peabody
                                        Amado Roman, 65 Aborn St. Peaobody
                                        Ronald Gomez Brito, 60 Dow St., Salem




#120 - #122 HEARING REQUESTS

The following hearing request on the denial of their taxi operator licenses was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to hold an executive session.

LouAnn Souza, 25 Veterans Memorial Dr., Peabody
Jose Ovalles, 90 Park St., Lynn
Ronald Gomez Brito, 60 Dow St., Salem






#123 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATION

The following Drainlayer / Contract operator license applications:

                        McCarty Associates, Inc., 42 Jungle Rd., Leominster


#124 - CLAIMS

The following claim was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.                    

        Edward Palmeira, 1 Greenway, Middleton
        

#125 – BONDS

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

CONSTABLE               Mark McGrath, 40 Pond St., Boxford

DRAINLAYER              McCarty Associates, Inc., 42 Jungle Rd., Leominster

                                        


On the motion of Councillor O’Keefe the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.





ATTEST:                                         CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
                                                        CITY CLERK