“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,
May 9, 2013 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on May 2, 2013 at 5:32 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
All Councillors were present.
Council President Ryan presided.
Councillor Legault 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
- Richard Stafford – 30 Boardman St. – Bond Order for Bertram Field
- Steve Dibble – 74 Moffatt Rd. – Bond Order for Bertram Field
- Arthur Sullivan – 17 Moffatt Rd. – Bond Order for Bertram Field
- Charles O’Donnell – 18 Buchannan Rd. – Bond Order for Bertram Field
- Craig Meilcarz – 2 Bedford St. – Bond Order for Bertram Field
- Teasie Riley Goggin – 9 Wisteria St. – Bond Order for Bertram Field
(#299) – APPOINTMENT OF LYNDA COFFILL TO COUNCIL ON AGING
Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appointment of Lynda Coffill to the Council of Aging with a term to expire on April 25, 2016 was held until the next meeting.
(#300) – APPOINTMENT OF JANE TURIEL TO HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Held from the Mayor’s appointment of Jane Turiel to the Historical Commission as an alternate with a term to expire on April 25, 2016, was confirmed by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent, 1 present. Councillors Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, O’Keefe, McCarthy, Legault, Furey, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Turiel was recorded as voting present.
Councillor O’Keefe assumed the Chair.
#329 – APPOINTMENT OF GINA FLYNN TO LICENSING BOARD
The Mayor’s appointment of Gina Flynn to the Licensing Board with a term to expire on June 1, 2016, was held until an opinion is obtained from the City Solicitor.
Councillor Ryan resumed the Chair.
#330 – REAPPOINTMENT OF DALE YALE TO PLANNING BOARD
The Mayor’s reappointment of the Dale Yale to serve as a member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on May 1, 2018, was confirmed by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, O’Keefe, McCarthy, Legault, Furey, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
#331 – #333 CONSTABLES
The Mayor’s reappointment of the following to serve as a Constables with the following terms to expire was received and placed on file.
Term to Expire
Donald Blakely, 257 Watertown St., Newton June 29, 2016
Ryan Crowe, 121 Sylvan St., Danvers May 1, 2016
Fernando Valadao, 50 Hanson St., Salem May 2, 2016
#334 – BOND ORDER FOR BERTRAM FIELD RENOVATION PROJECT
The following Bond Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted for first passage by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, O’Keefe, McCarthy, Legault, Furey, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
ORDERED: that the sum of $1,900,000 be and hereby appropriated to pay for Bertram Field Renovation Project, 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, Section 7 and 8 of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority and to issue and sell bonds of notes of the City therefore.
Purposes Amount
Construction for new turf field and track upgrade $1,900,000.00
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.
#335 – APPROPRIATION FOR VACATION/SICK LEAVE BUYBACK OF WILLIAM J. CONSONE Jr.
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Nineteen Thousand and Fifty-Five Dollars and Seventy –Six Cents ($19,055.76) is hereby appropriated in the “Retirement Stabilization Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account to be expended for the retirement buyback of William J. Consone, Jr. of the School Dept. in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#336 – APPROPRIATION TO “GOLF COURSE – RENTAL AND LEASE”
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Golf Course” account to “Golf Course Rental & Lease Line” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#337 – APPROPRIATION FOR REPAIR OF PARKING METER POLES
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay – Renovation & Repair” account to be expended for the repair of parking meter poles by the Parking Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#338 – TRANSFER TO “PURCHASING FIXED COST TELEPHONE”
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred and Six Dollars ($1,706.00) is hereby transferred to “Purchasing Fixed Cost Telephone line” account from accounts listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Purchasing Intern 400.00
Purchasing In-State Travel 350.00
Purchasing-Dues & Sub 445.00
Purchasing-office equipment 300.00
Purchasing Printing & Binding 211.00
1,706.00
#339 – ACCEPT DONATION FOR SALEM POLICE DEPT. SUMMER CAMP FUND
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.
ORDERED: To accept the donation in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). These funs will be deposited into the Salem Police Department Summer Camp Fund from GE Employees Good Neighbor Fund, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#340 – FY2014 CAPITAL PLAN FOR 2013 - 2017
Mayor submitting FY2014 Capital Improvement Plan for 2013 – 2017, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.
(Plan can be viewed in the City Clerks Office during normal working hours)
#341 – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Monthly Financial Report dated March 31, 2013, be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
(Report can be viewed in the City Clerks Office during normal working hours)
#342 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC HANDICAP PARKING ZONE, GENEVA STREET
Councillor Turiel introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and thirteen
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42 Section 50B, “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Geneva Street, in front of #1 for a distance of twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking, Tow zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#343- ORDINANCE TRAFFIC HANDICAP PARKING ZONE, SUMMIT AVENUE
Councillor Turiel introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and thirteen
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42 Section 50B, “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Summit Avenue, westerly side starting at a point of twenty (20) feet from Leach Street and continuing in a southerly direction for twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking, Tow zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#344 – REVIEW ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR PAVING AND REPAVING AS IT PERTAINS TO LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of the Whole meet to review zoning requirements for paving or repaving on new developments or redevelopments as it pertains to low impact development (LID) to help control storm water issues that cause city wide flood concerns. And that the following be invited, Building Inspector or his representative, City Planner, City Engineer, Dept. of Public Services Director , Salem Sound Coastal Watch, Senator Joan Lovely and Representative John Keenan.
#345 – APPOINT COUNCILLOR TO COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Furey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee of the Whole meet to discuss appointing two City Council members to the Community Preservation Committee.
#346 – (#230 - #231) TAXI OPERATOR
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 a taxi operator hearing for Eddy Mendez, has considered said matter and would recommend that the license be granted. Councillor Legault was recorded as opposed.
#347 – (#95) MAYOR’S COMPENSATION
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 & Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Mayor’s Compensation, has considered said matter and would recommend that the Mayor’s salary be increased to $105,000.00 and the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of the Whole to amend the Ordinance.
#348 – (#144) SCHOOL COMMITTEE COMPENSATION
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 the School Committee Compensation, has considered said matter and would recommend that the salary be increased to $4,000.00 and the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of the Whole to amend the Ordinance.
#349 – (#314) VERIZON RESOLUTION
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 roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, O’Keefe, McCarthy, Legault, Furey, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
The Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Verizon Resolution, has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#350 – (#174) PEDESTRIAN LIGHT ON BRIDGE STREET
Councillor Sargent offered the following report for the Committee on Government Services. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation
The Committee on Government Services to whom was referred the matter of the installation of Pedestrian Lights on Bridge Street, has considered said matter and would recommend that the City Engineer work with the traffic consultant to come up with a plan to make this crossing as safe as possible and follow all state and Federal laws.
Councillor O’Keefe assumed the Chair.
#351 – (#136) MANDATORY RECYCLING ORDINANCE
Councillor Ryan offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
Tthe Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Mandatory Recycling – Solid Waste Ordinance Amendment, has considered said matter and would recommend adoption as amended for first passage.
Councillor Ryan resumed the Chair.
#352 – REQUEST FOR VETERANS SQUARE AT NORMAN AND CROMBIE STREETS
A request from Kim Emerling, Veteran’s Agent, to name a Veterans Square after Private First Class Vincent Louis Ansaloni to be located at the intersection of Norman and Crombie Streets was adopted.
#353 - #354 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs
SECOND HAND Five Hands Curiosity Shoppe, 2 North St., Salem
VALUABLE
TAG DAYS Polish Legion of American Veterans, 8/10/13 & 8/17/13
Knights of Columbus, 10/13/13 & 10/14/13
#355 - #357 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were granted.
PUBLIC GUIDES Jonnet Holladay, 4 Longfellow Place, Boston
Jennifer Brooks, 277 Lafayette St., Salem
Victoria McKillop, 568 Bay Rd., Hamilton
TAXI OPERATORS Leonel Rivas, 11 Bay View Ave., Lynn
Steven Knight, 34 Echo Ave., Beverly
Ruth Abad, 17 Goldberg Rd., Peabody
James Turner, 25 Hilldale Ave., Middleton
Tom McCarthy, 3 Branch Lane, Prides Crossin
VEHICLE FOR HIRE Sheila Marshall, 1 Dahlia Ave., Peabody
OPERATORS ONLY Tammy Harrington, 21 Chase St., Beverly
Mark Gauthier, 40 Oak Ave., Peabody
Jeffrey Howard, 14 Proctor St., Gloucester
Anthony Meneades, 40 Allerton St., Lynn
Joel Cassidy, 35 March St., Salem
Douglas Pilkington, 167 Haverhill St., Rowley
Ronald Olson, 154 Lafayette St., Marblehead
Maryann Granham, 7 March St. Ct., Salem
Karen Horgan, 21 Gregg St., Beverly
Helen Jaworski, 81 Ocean Ave., Salem
#358 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR
The Following Drainlayer/Contract Operator License was granted.
Moran Masonry 764 Salem St., Groveland
#359 – #361 CLAIMS
The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Kerry Cannedy, 10 Mason St., Salem
Verizon, Claims Dept, PO Box 60770, Oklahoma
Isabelle Benziane, 22 Linden Ave., Salem
#362 - #363 BONDS
The following Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
CONSTABLE: Fernando Valadao, 50 Hanson St., Salem
DRAINLAYER: Moran Masonry 764 Salem St., Groveland
(#312) – SECOND PASSAGE TRAFFIC HANDICAP PARKING, LAUREL STREET
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance relative to Traffic Handicap Prking Limited Time, Laurel Street, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#313) – SECOND PASSAGE TRAFFIC RESIDENT PARKING BELLEAU RD. AND WEST AVE
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance relative to Traffic Resident Sticker Parking, Repeal Belleau Rd. from Zone B and West Circle from Zone B and insert in place Zone E- color red on both Belleau Rd. and West Circle, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor O’Keefe the meeting adjourned at 9:12 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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