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A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
April 23, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on April 16, 2015 at 5:44 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
Councillor Turiel was recorded as absent.
Council President Sargent presided.
Councillor O’Keefe moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting.
It was so voted.
President Sargent requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
- Teasie Riley Goggin – 9 Wisteria Street, Salem – Appropriation of $35,000 for “Engineering
Trash/recycling expenses”
#259 – (#246) CONDUIT ON CANAL STREET POLE #2383
A hearing was held on the order of National Grid to install a conduit on Canal Street from Pole
#2383 on Cypress Street to the property of 7 Canal St.
Appearing in favor was Sabitah Mahabier Sheehy a representative for National Grid, 44 River
Street, Beverly, MA. She stated this was needed to provide service.
There was no one recorded as opposed.
Councillor McCarthy moved that the hearing be closed.
Councillor McCarthy moved that the petition be granted. It was so voted.
#260 - (#247) CONDUIT ON CANAL STREET POLE #2723
A hearing was held on the order of National Grid to install a conduit on Canal Street from Pole
#2723 to the property of 7 Canal St.
Appearing in favor was Sabitah Mahabier Sheehy a representative for National Grid, 44 River
Street, Beverly, MA. She stated this was needed to provide service.
There was no one recorded as opposed.
Councillor McCarthy moved that the hearing be closed.
Councillor McCarthy moved that the petition be granted. It was so voted.
#261 – APPOINTMENT OF JIMMY TSITSINOS TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Mayor’s appointment of Jimmy Tsitsinos to serve as a full time member (currently an alternate member) of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on July 1, 2015, was held until the next meeting under the rules.
#262 – APPOINTMENT OF TRACY WARE TO BICYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Mayor’s appointment of Tracy Ware to serve as a member of the Bicycling Advisory Committee with a term to expire on May 1, 2018, was held until the next meeting under the rules.
#263 – APPOINTMENT OF REED CUTTING TO HISTORICAL COMMISSION
The Mayor’s appointment of Reed Cutting to serve as a member of the Historical Commission with a term to expire on May 1, 2017, was held until the next meeting under the rules.
#264 – REAPPOINTMENT OF ELAINE HEREDEEN TO COUNCIL ON AGING
The Mayor’s reappointment of Elaine Heredeen to serve as a member of the Council on Aging with a term to expire on May 1, 2017,was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Siegel, O’Keefe, Milo, McCarthy, Legault, Gerard, Furey, Famico, Eppley and Sargent were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Turiel was recorded as absent.
#265 – REAPPOINTMENT OF TOM WATKINS TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Mayor’s reappointment of Tom Watkins to serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on May 1, 2018, was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Siegel, O’Keefe, Milo, McCarthy, Legault, Gerard, Furey, Famico, Eppley and Sargent were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Turiel was recorded as absent.
#266 – CONSTABLE
The Mayor’s reappointment of Constance Sorenson-Curran to serve as a Constable with a term to expire on April 23, 2018, was received and placed on file.
#267 – APPROPRIATION TO “CEMETERY – BURIAL” 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 “Receipts Reserved – Sale of Lots” account to “Cemetery – Burial” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#268 – APPROPRIATION TO BE EXPENDED FOR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER & CABINET
The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred dollars ($15,300.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay – Equipment Repair” account to be expended for the repair and replacement of traffic controller and cabinet damaged during the winter. The repair will be overseen by the Electrical Department in accordance with the recommendation of her Honor the Mayor.
#269 – ROAD RACE PROCEDURES AND SCHEDULING
Councillor Legault introduced the following order which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Community and Economic Development co-posted with Committee of the Whole meet to discuss road race scheduling and arrangements and use of city streets inclusive of pre-race set up and post race breakdown, trash disposal and police details. Also to discuss what percentage goes to charity. And that the following be invited Mayor or her representative, Park and Recreation Director, B&S Fitness and Rick or Cindy Johnson, City Solicitor, Police Chief or her designee.
#270 – TAG DAY APPLICATION
Councillor Siegel introduced the following order which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the attached Tag Day Application for Salem High School Lacrosse for April 26, 2015 and May 10, 2015 be granted.
#271 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC HANDICAP PARKING REPEAL JEFFERSON AVENUE
Councillor Gerard introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and fifteen
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 42 Section 50B “Handicap Parking” is hereby amended by repealing the following:
Repeal Jefferson Avenue in front of #399, for a distance of twenty (20) feet “Handicap Parking, Tow Zone” (12/6/2012)
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#272 – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Councillor Gerard introduced the following order which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Monthly Financial Report dated March 31, 2015 be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance.
#273 – HOLD A PUBLIC FORUM ON THE OPIOID ABUSE CRISIS IN SALEM
Councillor Eppley 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 in a public forum and report back to the City Council on the following:
- the opioid abuse crisis in Salem and throughout the Commonwealth
- local, regional, and statewide efforts to curb the supply of heroin and over-prescription of opioid pain medication through medical providers;
- local, regional, and statewide efforts to educate all communities – but specifically teens and young adults – about the dangers of opioid abuse;
- local, regional and statewide efforts to treat individuals and families ravaged by opioid abuse;
- establishment and composition of a task force made up of local stakeholders, addiction specialists, law enforcement, health care, public health, health insurance, and school officials charged with: 1) determining the best way to coordinate and marshal local, regional, and statewide resources for Salem residents afflicted by opioid abuse; and, 2) determining what, if any, additional treatment beds can be marshaled within Salem and/or within the immediate vicinity for treatment of Salem residents afflicted by opioid abuse.
Invited to the public forum, including without limitation:
- Governor Baker or his designee
- Attorney General Healey or her designee
- District Attorney Blodgett or his designee
- Senator Lovely or her designee
- Representative Tucker or his designee
- Mayor Driscoll or her designee
- Chief Butler or her designee
- Salem Police Department, Community Impact Unit
- Salem Board of Health
- Larry Ramdin, Salem Health Agent
- Salem Public Schools Superintendent or his/her designee
- Learn to Cope, Inc., Board of Directors
- North Shore Medical Center
- Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative
- Representative of Ryan House
- Representative of Salvation Army
- Lynn District Drug Court representative
- Representative of Project Cope
- Chief of Probation from Lynn, Peabody and Salem
- Chief of Police from Lynn and Peabody
- Salem Fire Chief
And that this meeting is to be held in the Salem High School Auditorium, 77 Willson Street, Salem, MA
#274 – (#254) TAG DAY
Councillor Siegel 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 granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following license be granted
TAG DAY S.H.S. Volleyball, 9/19/15, 10/10/15 & 10/25/15
#275 – (#236) APPROPRIATION TO ENGINEERING TRASH RECYCLING EXPENSES
Councillor Sargent recused himself due to a conflict and left the Chamber.
Councillor O’Keefe assumed the Chair.
Councillor Gerard 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. Councillor Siegel and O’Keefe were recorded as opposed.
The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of an appropriation in the amount of $35,000.00 to “Engineering – Trash Recycling Expenses” has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
Councillor Sargent returned to the Chamber and resumed the Chair.
#276 – ROAD RACE MILES OVER THE MOON
Request from Wicked Running Club to hold a road race (Miles over the Moon) and use of city streets on Friday, July 24, 2015, was granted.
#277 - #279 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were granted.
PUBLIC GUIDES: Johnbarry Green, 305 Salem St., Woburn
Joseph Amato, 78 Marshall St., Medford
Kenneth Glover, 20 Essex St., Beverly
TAXI CAB: Red Line, 16 Hersey St., Salem
TAXI OPERATORS: Kenneth Wright, 118 Lafayette St., Salem
Robinson Gutierrez, 19 Ward St., Salem
Martin Ozoria, 10 Porter St., Salem
Luis Valdez, 7A Buffum St., Salem
Gilberto Almonte, 4 Aborn Place, Peabody
#280 - #281 LICENSE DENIALS
The following license applications were denied.
TAXI OPERATOR: Alexander Hernandez, 14 Cherry St., Salem
Kelvin Pena, 12R Caller St., Peabody
#282 – HEARING REQUEST
A request from Alexander Hernandez to hold a taxi operator hearing on the denial of his taxi operator license was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to hold an executive session.
#283 – HEARING REQUEST
A request from Kelvin Pena to hold a taxi operator hearing on the denial of his taxi operator license was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to hold an executive session.
#284 – #287 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
SECOND HAND Five Hands Curiosity Shoppe, 55 Lafayette St., Salem
VALUABLE
TAG DAYS Polish Legion of American Vets, 8/1/15 & 8/8/15
S.H.S. Girls Soccer, 9/26/15 & 10/31/15
S.H.S. Field Hockey, 10/3/15 & 10/18/15
#288 - #294 CLAIMS
The following claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
CLAIMS David Pelletier, 12 Crombie St., Salem
Victoria Gillespie, 26 Summit St., Salem
William Michaud, 1 Scenic Way, Salem
Bryson Stockdale, 24 Carlton St., Salem
Brian Brown, 12 Banks Circle, Swampscott
Islam Xhemaili, 12 First St., Salem
Hugh Schultz, 6 Ravenna Ave., Salem
On the motion of Councillor O’Keefe the meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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