MINUTES - Regular - 06-22-2000
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A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber
on Thursday, June 22, 2000 at 7:00 P. M. for the purpose of transacting any and
all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on June 16, 2000 at 10:43 A.M.
Councillor Driscoll was absent.
Council President Kevin R. Harvey presided.
Councillor DeToma moved to dispense with the reading of the record of
the previous meeting. It was so voted.
President Harvey requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge
of Allegiance.
#431 - APPT. PAUL NEENAN, CONSTABLE
The Mayor's appointment of Paul Neenan to serve as a Constable for a term to
expire June 2, 2001, was held until the next meeting.
#432 - APPR. POLICE DEPARTMENT RADIO EQUIPMENT
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules. Councillor Lovely moved for immediate reconsideration
in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
ORDERED: That the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred
Fifty-Three Dollars ($77,753.00) is hereby appropriated from the "Capital Outlay-
Equipment" Account to be expended for the upgrade of Police Department radio
communication equipment.
#433 - APPR. PUBLIC PROPERTY-BUILDING MAINTENANCE
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-
Five Dollars and fifty-one cents ($31,725.51) is hereby appropriated from the
"Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the "Public
Property-Building Maintenance" Account in accordance with the recommendation
of His Honor the Mayor.
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#434 - APPR. CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT -SALARIES-FULL TIME
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
Councillor Lovely moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would
not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Six
Dollars and thirty-four cents ($12,836.34) is hereby appropriated from the "Fund
Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the "City Clerk-
Salaries-Full Time" Account in accordance with the recommendation of His
Honor the Mayor.
#435 - APPR. CEMETERY - SEASONAL LABOR
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($6,500.00)
is hereby appropriated from the "Cemetery-Receipts Reserved-Sale of Vaults"
Account to the "Cemetery-Seasonal Labor" Account in accordance with the
recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#436 - APPR. MAYOR-OTHER EXPENSES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
Councillor Harvey requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the
rules to allow Ms. Matthos to speak.
ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) is hereby
appropriated from the "Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free Cash"
Account to the "Mayor-Other Expenses" Account in accordance with the
recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#437 - ORDINANCE, AMENDING THE SALARY AND CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance.
In the year two thousand
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An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to the Salary and Classification
of Certain Employees of the City of Salem
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 2, Section 2-52 is hereby amended, effective July
1, 2000, as follows:
1) Adjust the minimum and maximum salary of each job grade within
the section entitled "Full Time Employees" by eight percent (8%). A copy of the
amended salary schedule is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
2) Adjust the minimum and maximum salary of various part-time, hourly
employees of the Library and Park and Recreation Departments. A copy of the
amended salary schedule is on file in the City Clerk's office.
3) Establish the stipend of "Winter Island-Administrator" at an annual
compensation not to exceed Fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00).
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#438 - FIRST PASSAGE OF AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING NON-CRIMINAL
FINES, BOARD OF HEALTH, POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted for first
passage, and referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal
Affairs.
In the year two thousand
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance pertaining to the Non-criminal
disposition of ordinance violations
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter I General Provision, Section 1-10 Non-Criminal Disposition of
ordinance violations is hereby amended by adding to Chapter 2, Article IV,
Division 3, Board of Health the following:
Regulation #28, rules and Regulations affecting the Use of Possession of
Tobacco Products on School Property:
First violation $25.00
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Section violation $50.00
Third & Subsequent Violations $75.00
Enforcing person (s): Salem High School Principal or Vice Principal (s)
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#439 - PROPOSED FEES FOR BOTH PARKING GARAGES, AND THE
CHURCH STREET PARKING LOT
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
ORDERED: The following fees for parking at the Parking Garages and
Church Street Lot shall be effective upon adoption of this order:
Parking Department - Rates - Garages and Church Street Lot
Per hour………………………………………………………..$ 1.50
Maximum per day (8 Hrs)………………………..................$ 9.00
Overnight parking…………………………….......................$ 7.00
Overnight parking (24 hrs)………………………................$ 13.00
Yearly Pass………….……………………..........................$325.00
Yearly Pass-Senior Citizen.……………………….............$150.00
Monthly Pass…………………………….............................$ 45.00
Monthly Pass-Senior Citizen.………………………............$ 20.00
20 Stamps (12 hrs. each)………………………...........…...$ 35.00
20 Stamps (12 hrs. each-Senior Citizen…………………..$ 15.00
100 Merchant Validation Stamps (1 hr.)………………......$ 25.00
Validation for up to 4 hrs with 4 stamps
#440 - APPR. FIRE DEPARTMENT-DENTAL-MEDICAL EXPENSES
(RETIREES)
The following Order was received after the deadline of Tuesday noon.
Councillor Lovely requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the
rules to allow the matter before the Council.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules. Councillor Lovely moved for immediate reconsideration
in the hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
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($125,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the "Fund Balance Reserved for
Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the "Fire Department-Dental-Medical
Expenses (Retirees)" Account in accordance with the recommendation of His
Honor the Mayor.
#441 - INFORMATIONAL COMM. FROM THE MAYOR RE: DOCUMENTATION
FROM THE STATE TREASURER, ABANDONED PROPERTY THAT
BELONGS TO THE CITY OF SALEM
A communication from the Mayor regarding documentation from State
Treasurer, Shannon O'Brien, of $40,000.00 in abandoned property that
belongs to the City of Salem, was received and filed.
#442 - RESOLUTION, TIMOTHY AND SHAUN CLARKE, DAVID PELLETIER,
DEDICATION TO THE CITY, AND PAINTING OF SALEM COMMON FENCE
Councillor Flynn in conjunction with Councillor Harvey, introduced the following
Resolution, which was adopted.
Councillor Flynn requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the
rules to allow Dave Pelletier to address the Council.
RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS: Timothy Clarke, Shaun Clarke and David Pelletier have worked
tirelessly for the City of Salem, and;
WHEREAS: Dave promoted and planned the idea of painting the Salem
Common Fence, and;
WHEREAS: Tim and Shaun Clarke, of Waters and Brown, donated the paint for
this event;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Salem City Council, on behalf
of the citizens of the City of Salem, thank these three men, and commend them
for their dedication to the City of Salem.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council make this Resolution
a matter of record of these proceedings, and that a suitable copy of this
resolution be presented to Tim, Shaun, and Dave, along with a copy of the City
Seal, as a token of our thanks that they so well deserve.
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#443 - COMM. ON GOVERNMENT SERVICES MEET REGARDING WINTER
ISLAND ISSUES RAISED BY MR. DOUGLAS SABIN
Councillor Flynn introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That a letter from Mr. Douglas Sabin regarding concerns that he
has regarding Winter Island, specifying, parking, recreational vehicles, and camp
sites, be referred to the Committee on Government Services.
#444 - COMPLETE AGENDA FOR HISPANIC FESTIVAL BE SUBMITTED TO
COMMUNITY ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Councillor Flynn introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That a complete agenda for the Hispanic Festival be submitted to
the Committee on Community and Economic Development to make sure that the
police and other safety officials have been informed, and to make sure that the
Ward Two Councillor is apprised of the day's activities.
#445 - COMM. ON GOVERNMENT SERVICES MEET REGARDING
SWEEPING AND TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS ON NORTH
Councillor Flynn in conjunction with Councillor Harvey introduced the
following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the letter from Mr. Palmer Swecker, which was sent to all
Councillors, be referred to the Committee on Government Services, and a
meeting be scheduled between the residents of Essex Street and the business
on North Street to air main concerns regarding sweeping, solutions, and traffic.
#446 - GOVERNMENT SERVICES MEET WITH WILLOWS MERCHANTS
ASSOCIATION REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF SALEM WILLOWS PARK
Councillor LaCava introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Salem Willows Merchants Association be invited to meet
with the Committee on Government Services to discuss the maintenance of
Salem Willows Park. Also invited are: Larry McIntire, and Bill Merrill of the Park
and Recreation Department, Joanne Scott from the Health Department, and the
Mayor and/or a representative of the Mayor's office.
#447 - PEDESTRIAN LIGHT BE PLACED @ FRANKLIN STREET PARK
Councillor Hayes introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
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ORDERED: That a pedestrian light be placed on Franklin Street, for the
Franklin Street Park. (Furlong Park)
#448 - COMM. ON GOVERNMENT SERVICES MEET TO DISCUSS THE
FUTURE OF THE ESSEX STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL
Councillor LaCava introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the residents of Central Street Condominiums, Essex Street
Condominiums, the Parking Director, Richard LaPointe, the head of the Traffic
Division, Captain Callahan, the Market and Tourism Commission, the Salem
Partnership, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Mayor and/or a representative
of the Mayor's office, be invited to a meeting of the Committee on Government
Services to discuss the future of the Essex Street pedestrian mall.
#449 - ORDINANCES, LICENSE, AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEET
TO DISCUSS THE LICENSE FEES SCHEDULE AND COSTS INCURRED FOR
HAUNTED HAPPENINGS
Councillor DeToma introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That a meeting of the Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs
Committee be held to discuss the current license fee schedule and the costs
incurred by the City of Salem during Haunted Happenings, inviting members of
the Haunted Happenings Ad Hoc Committee, Haunted Happenings Committee,
Licensing Board, Police, DPW, and the Shade Tree Cemetery Department.
#450 - ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, SEC. 50B,
FRANKLIN COURT
Councillor Hayes introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted
for first passage.
In the year two thousand
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Handicap Parking
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B, is hereby amended by adding the following:
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"Franklin Court, in front of #15 Franklin Court, for a distance of twenty (20)
feet. Handicap parking, Tow Zone".
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#451 - PUBLIC GUIDE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Councillor Hayes introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the attached Public Guide License Applications be referred
to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
#452 - SUMMER REGULAR MEETING BE HELD JULY 20, 2000
Councillor Hayes introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the regular meetings of the City Council for the months of
July and August be combined and held on Thursday, July 20, 2000.
#453 - BLOCK PARTY, LUSSIER STREET
Councillor O'Leary, on behalf of Councillor Driscoll, introduced the following
Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the residents of Lussier Street be granted permission to hold
a Block Party on September 2, 2000 from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., with a raindate
of September 3, 2000.
#454 - POLICE TRAFFIC AND MASS. HIGHWAY ESTABLISH A 25 MPH,
SPEED LIMIT ON MARLBOROUGH ROAD, AND PROHIBIT HEAVY
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Councillor O'Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Police Traffic, and Massachusetts Highway Department
establish a speed limit of 25 miles per hour, and exclude vehicles in excess of 2
tons, on Marlborough Road.
#455 - COMM. ON ORDINANCES, LICENSES, & LEGAL AFFAIRS MEET
REGARDING DOUBLE UTILITY POLES
Councillor O'Keefe introduced the following order, which was adopted.
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ORDERED: That the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs
meet with the City Electrician, a representative of Massachusetts Electric, and
Bell Atlantic Companies, to discuss double poles throughout the City. (Section
12-87).
#456 - COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE MEET NON-
COMPLIANCE ISSUES AT SALEM TRANSFER STATION WITH NORTH
SIDE CARTING
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted
Councillor O'Leary assumed the Chair for Council President Harvey.
ORDERED: That Robert George, of Northside Carting, be requested to
appear before a joint meeting of the Committee on Administration and Finance
and the Committee on Public Health, Safety, and Environment, to discuss
pending environmental issues and the Notice of Non-Compliance issued by the
Department of Environmental Protection in December of 1999.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the Mayor and City Engineer/Director
of Public Works be invited to attend also.
#457 - COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT SERVICES MEET WITH TOM
MCMAHON, REGARDING THE STORM DRAIN REPAIR PROJECT @
WILLOW AVENUE
Councillor Harvey introduced the following order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services meet with Tom
McMahon, 23 Willow Avenue, to discuss the storm drain repair project at the end
of Willow Avenue. Invite the City Engineer and the Mayor.
#458 - RETIREMENT BENEFIT FOR FORMER COUNCIL ON AGING
DIRECTOR, JEAN MARIE ROCHNA
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Mayor and Human Resources Director appear before
the Committee on Administration and Finance to discuss a retirement benefit for
Mrs. Jean-Marie Rochna-Caron.
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#459 - COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MEET REGARDING DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS TO ESSEX STREET
PEDESTRIAN MALL
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the City Planner meet with the City Council Committee on
Community and Economic Development to formulate a plan for design
improvements to our pedestrian mall.
#460 - RENEGOTIATE 11 YEAR AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC GAS AND
ELECTRIC
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Mayor begin to immediately negotiate with Pacific Gas
and Electric to change the terms of the 11 year tax agreement that is currently in
place with the generation plant.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That a member of the City Council be
appointed by the President and be allowed a seat at the negotiating table during
this entire process.
Councillor Harvey resumed the Chair.
#461 - ORDINANCE, AMENDING, APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, SALEM RESIDENTS BE APPOINTED
Councillor O'Leary introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for
first passage, and referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal
Affairs.
In the year two thousand
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to the Mayor, Appointments to
Boards and Commissions
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 2, Administration, Division 2, Mayor, is hereby amended by
adding the following new section:
Section 2-147. Boards, Commissions, quasi public boards, appointments,
residency.
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The Mayor shall appoint individuals to serve on various city boards,
Commissions, and quasi public boards in the City, in accordance with the
provisions of this code. No person shall be appointed to serve on any city board,
commission, or quasi, ad-hoc, or advisory public board, who is not a resident of
the City of Salem. This Ordinance shall not affect the ex-officio membership of
any city department head to a city board or commission.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#462 - MAYOR APPR. FUNDS FOR YOUTH OPPORTUNITY
Councillor O'Leary introduced the following Order.
ORDERED: That the Mayor appropriate the necessary additional funding for
the Youth Opportunity Program, in order to employ all youth opportunity
applicants.
Councillor Lovely amended to return the appropriation by the Special meeting
of June 28. It was so voted.
The Order was adopted as amended and shall now read as follows:
ORDERED: That the Mayor appropriate the necessary additional funding for
the Youth Opportunity Program, in order to employ all youth opportunity
applicants, and return the appropriation by the special meeting of June 28.
#463 - COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT SERVICES MEET WITH BARDON
TRIMOUNT (AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES) RE: NEW ENTRANCE TO THE
FACILITY
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That a representative of Aggregate Industries, also knows as
Bardon Trimount, the town of Swampscott Selectmen, Mayor Usovicz, and City
Engineer, Stanley Bornstein, be requested to appear before the Committee on
Government Services to discuss the proposed new entrance at the facility and
traffic related issued to the site.
#464 - COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE MEET RE: ROLE
OF KVA ASSOCIATES AS PROJECT MANAGER FOR SCHOOL BUILDING
PROJECTS
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
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ORDERED: That the School Building Committee, the School Building
Committee Finance Sub Committee, and KVA Associates appear before the
Committee on Administration and Finance to discuss the role of KVA Associates
as both Project Manager and Clerk of the Works for the School building projects
presently being done in the City.
#465 - BLOCK PARTY, BECKET STREET
Councillor LaCava introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the residents of Becket Street be granted permission to hold
a Block Party on July 15, 2000 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P. M.
#466 - COMM. ON GOVERNMENT SERVICES MEET RE. WILLIAM MERRILL,
PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Councillor LaCava introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the two letters that I received from Ward 1 voters regarding
Bill Merrill, be forwarded to the Committee on Government Services, and that Bill
Merrill be invited to discuss the letters. Also invited is Larry McIntire.
#467 - COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MEET WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE: GOALS, TARGETS & AREAS
OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Councillor DeToma introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That a meeting of the Community and Economic Development
Committee be held to meet with the newly formed Salem Chamber of Commerce
Sub-Committee on Economic Development to discuss their objectives, goals,
and target areas for economic development within the City of Salem.
#468 - DPW REPAIR DETENTION ON GREENWAY ROAD
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Department of Public Work repair a detention in the
roadway at Greenway Road and Highland Avenue.
#469 - DPW ASSESS DRAINAGE PROBLEMS, @ BARNES ROAD, CLARK
AVENUE
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order.
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ORDERED: That the Department of Public Works assess the drainage
problems presently existing at Barnes Road and Clark Avenue and come up with
a plan and timeline to address same.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the Department of Public Works also
assess the repairing of these roadways and sidewalks on Barnes Road, Barnes
Avenue, Barnes Circle, Clark Street, and Clark Avenue.
Councillor Lovely amended to include that the Department of Public Works
provide the City Council with a list of streets to be repaired. It was so voted.
Councillor O'Leary amended that a peer review for the Nathaniel Bowditch
School drainage plan be referred for review. It was so voted.
The Order was adopted as amended and shall now read as follows:
ORDERED: That the Department of Public Works assess the drainage
problems presently existing at Barnes Road and Clark Avenue and come up with
a plan and timeline to address same.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the Department of Public Works also
assess the repairing of these roadways and sidewalks on Barnes Road, Barnes
Avenue, Barnes Circle, Clark Street, and Clark Avenue.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the Department of Public Works provide
the City Council with a list of streets to be repaired
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That a peer review for the Nathaniel
Bowditch School drainage plan be referred for review.
#470 - COMM. ON GOVERNMENT SERVICES MEET TO DISCUSS
MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL GROUNDS AND STORM DRAINS
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Salem School Department, Director of Buildings and
Grounds, and the Department of Public Works appear before the Committee on
Government Services to determine which department is responsible for street
sweeping, and catch basin maintenance on school grounds.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That once a determination is made, that a
maintenance plan be enacted to address this matter.
#471 - DEPARTMENT HEADS AND MAYOR PROVIDE APPROPRIATE WARD
COUNCILLORS WITH ANY ACTION IN THEIR RESPECTIVE WARDS
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order.
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ORDERED: That all Department Heads and the Mayor be requested to
provide the appropriate Ward Councillor with any and all action occurring in their
respective Ward.
Councillor O'Leary amended to include the Administrative Aide to the Mayor.
It was so voted.
The Order was adopted as amended and shall now read as follows:
ORDERED: That all Department Heads, the Mayor, and the Administrative
Aid to the Mayor, be requested to provide the appropriate Ward Councillor with
any and all action occurring in their respective Ward.
#472 - PLANNING INVESTIGATE FEASIBILITY OF PLAYGROUND @ CLARK
STREET
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Planning Department investigate and determine the
feasibility of constructing a playground on city owned property at the end of Clark
Street and report back to the Ward Three Councillor and the newly formed
Barnes Road/Clark Avenue Association with their findings.
#473 - SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGET REPORT
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the attached School Department Budget Report, period
ending April/May 31, 2000, be received and placed on file.
#474 - FINANCIAL REPORT, FROM FINANCE DIRECTOR
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Financial Report from the Finance Director dated May
31, 2000, be received and placed on file.
#475 - (#426) - GRANTING LICENSES
Councillor Hayes offered the following report for the Committee on
Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs. It was voted to accept the report and
adopt the recommendation.
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The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs to whom was referred
the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would
recommend that the following be granted:
TAXI OPERATOR Judith Carpenter, 12 Harrison Ave., Salem
Robert Conway, 25 Winter Island Rd., Salem
Edward J. Coulson, 10 Folly Hill Dr., Danvers
Thomas L. Croft, 174 Essex St., Lynn
David M. Doherty, 79 Harold Parker Rd, Andover
Brian Kehoe, 12 ME Fox Fun, Lincoln, NH
David Riley, 136 Shore Dr., Peabody
Dana B. Walsh, 87 Leach St., Salem
#476 - (#403) - APPR - PUBLIC SERVICES-METER PROGRAM
Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on
Administration and Finance. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the
recommendation.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the
matter of $305,000 appropriation "Public Services-Retained Earnings-Water
Account to "Public Services-Meter Program Account" has considered said
matter and would recommend that the matter be recommitted to the Committee.
#477 - (#354) - CITY DEVELOP INTERACTIVE WEBSITE
Councillor Flynn 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
developing an interactive website for the city to include electronic mail for city
departments has considered said matter and would recommend that the Mayor
appoint an Ad-Hoc Committee to work out the costs, and logistics of such a
website.
#478 - (#287) - SECURITY AT FOREST RIVER POOL
Councillor Flynn 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
security at Forest River Pool has considered said matter and would recommend
that the Council be advised that the Committee was informed by the Director of
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Parks and Recreation that there are new policies in effect this summer, as well
as increased security.
#479 - (#287) - BIKE PARK AT GALLOWS HILL/MANSELL PARK
Councillor Flynn 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 a
Bike Park has considered said matter and would recommend that the Council be
advised that the Committee was informed by the Director of Parks and recreation
that there are plans for Gallows Hill/Mansell Park which include such a facility.
#480 - COMM. FROM FINANCE DIRECTOR/AUDITOR RE: CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURES
A communication from the Finance Director/Auditor regarding Capital
Improvement Expenditures, was received and filed.
#481 - (#72-#106) - COMM. CITY ELECTRICIAN RE: TRAFFIC LIGHTS FOR
SNOW EMERGENCIES
A communication from the City Electrician regarding Council Order #106,
traffic lights for snow removal, was received and filed.
#482 - COMM. FROM LOIS GIOVACCHINI OPPOSED TO ZONING CHANGE
FROM R1 TO R3 AT LEGGS HILL ROAD
A communication from Lois Giovacchini opposed to a zoning change from R1
to R3 at Leggs Hill Road, was received and filed.
#483 - VEHICLE FOR HIRE LICENSE APPLICATION, MASS. HYSTERIA
HAUNTED HEARSE TOUR
The following Vehicle for Hire License Application, Mass. Hysteria Haunted
Hearse Tour, % Robert E. Cahill, 40 Felt Street, Salem, was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
#484 - #488 - LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications, were referred to the Committee on
Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
TAXI OPERATOR Mark Adams, 59 Goodale St., Peabody
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Lamont Chisholm, 68 Dane St, Beverly
John Dodge, 45 Front St., Byfield
David Jalbert, 33 Boston St., Salem
Pamela Lawry, 14 School St., Beverly
Clarence Nesmith, 117 Lafayette St., Salem
Alexi Sindriglis, 26 Harrison Rd., Salem
TAG DAYS SHS Color Guard & Percussion, August 19, 2000
SHS Marching Band, December 2, 2000
SHS Concert Band, May 5, 2001
SHS Jazz Band, March 10, 2001
#489 - #491 - BLOCK PARTIES
The following Block Parties, were granted.
Friend Street - July 4, 2000 - 10AM to 10PM
Puritan Road at Witch Way and Gallows Circle, July 22, 2000,
1PM to 8PM
Warren Street - July 22, 2000 - 1PM to 11PM
#492 - #495 - CLAIMS
The following claims, were referred to the Committee on Ordinances,
Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
Barry Donahue, 190 Franklin Street., Lynn
Ida R. Lissner, 6 Second St., Port Jervis, NY
Rene St. Pierre, 1 Hayward St., Salem
Mark A. Stead, 600 Chestnut St., Lynn
#496 - BOND
The following Bond, was referred to the next meeting.
CONSTABLE Paul Neenan, 2D Colonial Terr., Salem
#415 - SECOND PASSAGE OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC,
PARKING PROHIBITED, SECTION 51B, LAFAYETTE STREET AT #332
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic,
Parking Prohibited, Certain Times, Certain Streets, Section 51B, Lafayette
Street, #332, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and
final passage.
CITY OF SALEM
534
JUNE 22, 2000
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councillor Hayes requested a moment of silence for Captain Rodgers, of the
Salem Fire Department, who recently passed away.
On the motion of Councillor O'Leary the meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM
ATTEST: DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW
CITY CLERK