“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,
April 11, 2013 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on April 4, 2013 at 4:23 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
Councillor O’Keefe was recorded as arriving at 7:05 PM
Council President Ryan presided.
Councillor Carr 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. Teasie Riley-Goggin – 9 Wisteria Street – Mandatory recycling Ordinance
#240 – APPOINTMENT OF DR. DANIELLE LEDOUX TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH
The Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Danielle M. Ledoux to the Board of Health with a term to expire on December 31, 2014, was held under the rules until the next meeting of April 25, 2013.
#241 – APPOINTMENT OF DALE YALE TO SERVE ON THE PLANNING BOARD
The Mayor’s appt. of Dale Yale to the Planning Board with a term to expire on May 1, 2013, was held under the rules until the next meeting of April 25, 2013.
#242 – REAPPOINTMENTS OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Board of Assessors with the following terms to expire, was confirmed by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault, Furey, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor O’Keefe was recorded as absent.
Terms to Expire:
Donald Bates, 31 Settlers Way, Salem February 1, 2014
Richard Jagolta, 41 Chestnut St., Salem February 1, 2016
Damian Johnson, 25 Ocean Ave., Marblehead February 1, 2015
Councillor O’Keefe arrived at 7:05 PM
#243 – REAPPOINTMENTS OF THE BEAUTIFCATION COMMITTEE
Mayor’s reappointment of the following to serve as members of the Beautification Committee 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.
Terms to Expire:
Sara Fiore, 21 Summit Ave., Salem January 1, 2015
Mary Ellen Halliwell, 81 Orchard St., Salem July 1, 2014
Marcia Lambert, 26 Charles St., Salem July 1, 2014
Bev Moustakis, 23 Dearborn St., Salem April 1, 2016
Mary-Anne Poole-Piechocki, 20 Winter St., Salem December 3, 2015
Sandra Power, 18 Loring Ave., Salem September 1, 2014
Judith Wolfe, 22 Winter St., Salem July 1, 2014
#244 – REAPPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF HEALTH
Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Board of Health with the following terms to expire. Councillor Siegel moved to refer the matter to the Committee of the Whole. It was so voted. Councillor Furey was recorded as opposed.
Terms to Expire:
Martin Fair, 4D Nimitz Way, Salem February 7, 2014
Dr. Barbara Poremba, 22 Sunset Rd., Salem February 6, 2015
Gayle Sullivan, 37 Summit Ave., Salem February 1, 2016
#245 – REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE CEMETERY COMMISSION
The Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Cemetery 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.
Terms to Expire:
Patricia Donohue, 12 Dearborn Ln, Salem February 1, 2016
Ruth Kapnis, 52 Orne St., Salem February 1, 2015
Elaine Milo, 181 Marlborough Rd., Salem February 1, 2016
Joanne Mizioch, 11 Nursery Ln., Salem February 1, 2016
Anthony O’Donnell, 35 Washington Sq. #1, Salem February 1, 2016
#246 – REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
The Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Commission on Disabilities 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.
Terms to Expire:
Jennifer Barz-Snell, 7 West Ter., Salem February 1, 2016
Andrew LaPointe, 34 Raymond Ave., Salem February 11, 2016
James Nowlan, 4 First St. #7102, Salem February 1, 2016
David Tracht, 14 Freedom Hollow, Salem February 1, 2016
#247 – REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Conservation 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.
Terms to Expire:
Michael Blier, 8 Broad St., Salem July 1, 2015
Amy Hamilton, 4 Willow Ave., Salem July 1, 2015
Julia Knisel, 21 Herbert St. #1, Salem November 12, 2015
#248 – REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COUNCIL ON AGING
The Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Council of Aging 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.
Terms to Expire:
Patricia Donahue, 12 Dearborn Ln, Salem May 1, 2015
Pamela Greaves, 51 Dow St., Salem November 12, 2015
Elaine Heredeen, 16 Buffum St., Salem May 1, 2015
Dolores Nangle, 53 Summer St., Salem July 1, 2015
Alice Williams, 3 Cleveland Rd., Salem November 12, 2015
#249 – REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
The Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Historical 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.
Terms to Expire:
Laurie Bellin, 396 Essex St., Salem July 1, 2014
Kathryn Harper, 3 Allen St., Salem December 3, 2015
David Hart, 104 Federal St., Salem June 1, 2014
Jessica Herbert, 70 Webb St., Salem December 3, 2015
Joanne McCrea, 386 Essex St., Salem September 1, 2014
Laurence Spang, 125 Columbus Ave., Salem (Alt.) December 3, 2014
#250 – REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE LICENSING BOARD
The Mayor’s reappointment of the following to serve as members of the Licensing Board with the following terms to expire. The Mayor sent a communication withdrawing the appointment of John Casey. The reappointment of Robert St. Pierre, 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 moved to send a City Seal to John Casey. It was so Voted.
John Casey, 17 Flint St., Salem (withdrawn) June 1, 2016
Robert St. Pierre, Salem, MA June 1, 2017
#251 – REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKING BOARD
The Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Parking Board 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.
Terms to Expire:
Michael Caggiano, 16 Front St., Salem February 1, 2014
Tim Dogett, 9 Lynn St., Salem February 1, 2014
#252 – REAPPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING BOARD
The Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Planning Board with the following terms to expire. Councillor Prevey moved to divide the question and refer Randy Clarke’s reappointment to the Committee of the Whole. It was so voted.
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Randy Clarke, 19 Bentley St., Salem Term to expire July 1, 2016
The Mayor’s reappointment of Charles Puleo, 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.
Charles Puleo, 5 Freeman Rd., Salem term to expire July 1, 2016
#253 – REAPPOINTMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Redevelopment Authority 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.
Terms to Expire:
Conrad Baldini, 100 Colby St., Salem February 1, 2017
Robert Curran, 1 Riverbank Rd., Salem February 1, 2017
Robert Mitnik, 30 Warren St., Salem December 1, 2016
Matthew Veno, 15 Beach Ave., Salem February 1, 2017
#254 – REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
The Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Registrar of Voters 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.
Terms to Expire:
Charles Barton, 26 Marlborough Rd., Salem March 31, 2014
Phillip Saindon, 9 Circle Hill Rd., Salem March 31, 2016
#255 – REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
The Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Renewable Energy Task Force 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.
Terms to Expire:
Jeffrey Barz-Snell, 7 West Ter., Salem December 3, 2015
Jeff Brandt, 3 Lynn St., Salem December 1, 2015
Dr. John Hayes, 13 Hancock St., Salem December 3, 2015
Cindy Keegan, 262 Lafayette St., Salem February 1, 2016
Nick Lewis, 23 Warren St., Salem December 3, 2015
Richard Nye, 5 Shore Ave., Salem December 3, 2015
#256 – REAPOINTMENTS TO SCHOLARSHIP & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Mayor’s reappointments of the following to serve as members of the Scholarship & Education Committee 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.
Terms to Expire:
Shirley Cervoni, 28A Buffum St., Salem June 1, 2013
Edward Curtin, 10 Orchard Ter., Salem June 1, 2013
Joseph Salerno, 5 Quadrant Rd., Salem June 1, 2013
#257 – REAPPOINTMENT TO THE TRUST FUND COMMISSION
The Mayor’s reappointment of the following to serve as members of the Trust Fund 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.
Terms to Expire:
Raymond Vaillancourt, 14 Fairfield St., Salem April 1, 2023
#258 – REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Mayor’s reappointment of the following to serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with the following term 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.
Term to Expire:
Mike Duffy, 1 Warren Court, Salem July 1, 2015
#259 – CONSTABLE
The Mayor’s appointment of John W. Ray III to serve as a Constable with a term to expire on April 1, 2014, was received and placed on file.
#260 – APPROPRIATION TO VETERANS – BENEFITS ACCOUNT
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to “Veterans – Benefits” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#261 – APPROPRIATION TO FUND RETIREMTN BUYBACK COSTS OF NEWLY NEGOTIATED SICK LEAVE BUYBACK PROVISION
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) is hereby appropriated in the “Retirement Stabilization Fund – Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account to be expended for the newly negotiated sick leave buyback provision as needed in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#262 – APPROPRIATION TO DPS- GASOLINE / DIESEL FUEL ACCOUNT
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to “DPS – Gasoline/Diesel Fuel” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#263 – APPROPRIATION TO DPS – GASOLINE / DIESEL FUEL ACCOUNT
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Retained Earnings – Sewer Fund” account to the “DPS – Gasoline/ Diesel Fuel” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#264 – ACCEPT DONATION FROM FOOTPRINT POWER AND CITY OF LYNN
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.
ORDERED: To accept donations listed below in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). These funds will be deposited into the Salem Police Department Summer Camp Fund as listed in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
FROM TO AMOUNT
City of Lynn Police Summer Camp $3,000.00
Footprint Power Police Summer Camp $1,000.00
#265 – ACCEPT DONATION FROM PEABODY POLICE DEPARTMENT
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.
ORDERED: To accept donation from Peabody Police Department in the amount of Three Thousand Five-Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) to fund the summer camp program. These funds will be deposited into the Police Department Summer Camp Donation Fund in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#266 – AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF CITY OF SALEM’S APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO HUD FOR COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
The following Order 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.
ORDERED: That the City Council hereby approves the submittal of the City of Salem’s application for Federal Assistance to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 in the amount determined by HUD’s formula entitlement allocation ($858,641 estimated).
#267 – APPROVE CHAPTER 121A DESIGNATION FOR SALEM HEIGHTS PRESERVATION ASSOCIATES, LIMITED PARNERSHIP
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was to schedule a joint public hearing with the Planning Board.
ORDERED: That the City Council approve the Chapter 121A designation for Salem Heights Preservation Associates, Limited Partnership effective upon the expiration of the current 121A designation, which expires on March 26, 2013, and approve a 25-year extension to the initial 15-year period of exemption from property taxation and long term affordable housing restrictions that encumber the Project subject to approval of the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development.
Be it further Ordered, that the Mayor be authorized to enter into the 121A Agreement on behalf of the City.
#268 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC PARKING TIME LIMITED, UNMETERED ZONES, WASHINGTON SQUARE NORTH
Councillor Sosnowski 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 57A, Parking Time Limited, Unmetered Zones.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Washington Square North, west side, beginning at the corner of Kimball Court and continuing in a northeasterly direction, ending at the corner of Williams Street two (2) hour parking limit. “Parking Time Limited, Unmetered Zones”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#269 – HOME RULE PETITION TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Councillor Furey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That a request to the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with Committee of the Whole meet to discuss a Home Rule Petition for submission to the Massachusetts Legislature to repeal the Special Act, Chapter 654 of the Acts of 1972. The repeal will effectively reduce the size of the Salem Board of Health to three (3) members keeping with M.G.L. Chapter 111-25. Invited City Solicitor, Health Agent, members of the Board of Health and Mayor or her representative.
#270 – (#227) 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 licenses be granted
SECOND HAND VALUABLES AAA Old Naumkeg Antiques, 1 Hawthorne Blvd.
Galaxy Art & Antique Auction, 6 Central St.
Game Stop, 440 Highland Ave.
#271 – (#200) APPROPRIATION TO COVER TEACHER CONTRACTUAL INCREASES
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 $380,000.00 from the “Stabilization Fund” to “School Collect Bargaining Reserve” to cover FY2013 Teachers contractual increases has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#272 – (#201) APPROPRIATION TO POLICE PATROLMEN ACCOUNTS FOR CONTRACTUAL INCREASES
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 $143,003.00 from “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to various Police Patrolmen accounts to cover FY2013 contractual increases has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#273 – (#202) APPROPRIATION TO AFSCME 1818 FOR CONTRACTUAL INCREASES
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 $137,605.00 from
“Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to various accounts to cover FY2013 AFSCME 1818 contractual increases has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#274 – (#203) APPROPRIATION TO FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTRACTUAL INCREASES
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 $136,525.00 from “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to Fire Dept. accounts to cover FY2013 contractual increases has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#275 – (#204) – APPROPRIATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CONTRACTUAL INCREASES
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 $82,867.00 from “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to Police Dept. accounts to cover FY2013 contractual increases has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#276 – (#205) APPROPRIATION TO VARIOUS SCHOOL ACCOUNTS FOR TEACHERS CONTRACTUAL INCREASES
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 $693,073.00 from various School accounts to cover FY2013 Teachers contractual increases has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#277 – (#206) TRANSFER TO FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTRACTUAL INCREASES
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 $56,638.00 from “General Fund CIP 2012 Interest” account to cover FY2013 Fire contractual increases has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#278 – (#207) TRANSFER TO WATER AFSCME 1818 CONTRACTUAL INCREASES
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 $10,252.00 from “Water CIP 2009 Prinicipal” account to cover FY2013 Water AFSCME 1818 contractual increases has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#279 – (#208) TRANSFER TO SEWER AFSCME 1818 CONTRACTUAL INCREASES
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 $10,252.00 from “Sewer CIP 2009 Prinicipal” account to cover FY2013 Sewer AFSCME 1818 contractual increases has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#280 – (#209) APPROPRIATION TO INSPECTIONAL SERVICES – EMERGENCY DEMO/REP
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 $8,924.50 from “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to “Inspectional Services – Emergency Demo/Rep” account has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#281 – (#210) BOND ORDER FOR CANAL STREET UTILITY PROGRAM PROJECTS
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. It was adopted for first passage 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 Bond Order in the amount of $5,900,000.00 for Canal Street Utility Program projects has considered said matter and would recommend adoption.
#282 – (#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 and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of reviewing the Mayor’s compensation has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in Committee.
#283 – (#176) FOOTPRINT POWER’S PRESENTATION REGARDING THE SALEM HARBOR STATION
Councillor Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Community and Economic Development co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Community and Economic Development co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Footprint Power’s Presentation regarding the redevelopment of the Salem Harbor Station has considered said matter and would recommend the matter remain in Committee.
(#223 & #136) ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO SOLID WASTE – MANDATORY RECYCLING
Councillor Turiel moved to take from the table the following Committee report. It was so voted.
Councillor Ryan offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report.
The Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance amendment relative to Solid Waste – Mandatory Recycling has considered said matter and would recommend that the ordinance be adopted for first passage.
Councillor McCarthy moved that the matter be referred back to the Committee of the Whole. It was so voted.
#284 – REQUEST TO HOLD FIDELCO WALK
A request from Salem Lions Club to hold the Fidelco Dog Walk and use of city streets on June 9, 2013, was granted.
#285 – REQUEST FROM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FOR ROAD RACE
A request from Boys & Girls Club to hold a road race and use of city streets on August 4, 2013, was granted.
#286 – REQUEST FROM B&S FITNESS FOR A RUN/WALK
A request from B&S Fitness to hold a run/walk and use of city streets on August 10, 2013, was granted.
#287 – REQUEST FROM SALEM PARK & RECREATION FOR ROAD RACE
A request from Salem Park & Recreation to hold a road race (Derby Mile) and use of city streets on August 16, 2013, was granted.
#288 - #289 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs
SEAWORM Jose Bettencourt, 54 Fulton St., Peabody
TAG DAYS S.H.S. Music Dept., May 5, 2013
S.H.S. Girls Volleyball, September 7, 2013
S.H.S. Girls Volleyball, October 5, 2013
S.H.S. Boys Basketball, Dec.14, 2013 & Dec. 21, 2013
#290 - #$291 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were granted.
PUBLIC GUIDES Abigail Russell, 37 Forest St., Wakefield
Christine Piper, 40 Aborn St., Peabody
Fotini Manolakos, 1 Winter Island Rd., Salem
Kevin Gutowski, 41 Woodlawn Ave., Everett
TAXI OPERATORS Felipito Guzman, 6 Grant St., Beverly
Santo Ozoria, 9 Prince St. Pl., Salem
Domingo Espinal, 5A Ropes St., Salem
Ezeeduiel Castro, 7 Elm St., Peabody
#292 – TAXI OPERATOR
A request from Howard Taylor to hold a hearing on the denial of his Taxi Operator was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to hold an Executive Session.
#293 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator License was granted.
Nash & Brown, 8 Weston Rd., Marblehead
#294 - #296 CLAIMS
The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Judi Jackson, 24 Glendale St. #3, Salem
Kasey Hanson, 28 Proctor St. #1, Peabody
Tarik Elgharniti, 20 Palmer St. #4, Salem
#297 – BONDS
The following Bond were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
CONSTABLE: John W. Ray III, 8 Amanda Way, Salem
DRAINLAYER: Nash & Brown, 8 Weston Rd., Marblehead
(#151A) SECOND PASSAGE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance relative to Boards, Commissions, Committees & Authorities by adding Article IV Div. 15, Community Preservation Committee, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor O’Keefe the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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