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SEPTEMBER 13, 2001
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
A Regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on
Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 7.00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all
business. Notice of this meeting was posted on September 7, 2001 at 10.37 A.M.
All Councillors were present.
Council President Joan B. Lovely presided.
Councillor O'Leary moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the
previous meeting. It was so voted.
President Lovely requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of
Allegiance.
President Lovely requested that everyone please remain standing, to observe a
moment of silence for the thousands of victims in the September 11, 2001 terrorist
attack at the World Trade Center in New York City.
#550 -VERIZON AND MASS. ELECTRIC FOR JOINT ANCHOR FIXTURE ON
RAWLINS STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of Verizon and Massachusetts Electric
Company for a joint owned anchor fixture on Rawlins Street. Appearing in favor was
Mr. Terrance Dolan of Verizon, and Councillor O'Leary. There was no one opposed.
The hearing was closed. Councillor O'Leary moved that the permit be granted. It was
so voted.
#551 - MASS. ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR CONDUITS ON FIRST STREET AND
HIGHLAND AVENUE
A hearing was held on the Order of Massachusetts Electric Company for a
conduit on First Street. Appearing in favor was a gentleman from Massachusetts
Electric Company. There was no one opposed. The hearing was closed. Councillor
Harvey moved that the permit be granted. It was so voted.
#552 -APPT. BONNIE BELAIR AS ASSOC. MEMBER OF BOARD OF APPEAL
The Mayor's appointment of Bonnie Belair as an Associate Member of the
Board of Appeal for a term to expire May 1, 2004, was confirmed under suspension of
the rules, by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 present. Councillors Sargent.
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O'Leary, O'Keefe, LaCava, Hayes, Harvey, Furey, Flynn, Driscoll, and DeToma were
recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Lovely was absent.
Councillor Flynn requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the
rules to allow Ms. Belair to speak.
#553 -APPT. JOAN M. BOUDREAU AS MEMBER OF BOARD OF APPEAL
The Mayor's appointment of Joan M. Boudreau as a member of the Board of
Appeal for a term to expire May 1, 2004 was confirmed under suspension of the rules,
by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
Councillor LaCava requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the
rules to allow Ms. Boudreau to speak.
Councillor Flynn moved that a letter and City Seal be sent to James Hacker. It
was so voted.
#554 - REAPPT. JOSEPH WALSH AS ACTING CITY PLANNER
The Mayor's reappointment was Joseph P. Walsh, Jr., to serve as the Acting
City Planner effective August 15 through October 14, 2001, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance. Councillors Flynn, Furey, and O'Keefe
were recorded as opposed.
#555 -WITHDRAWAL OF APPT. OF LLOYD TERNES TO BOARD OF APPEAL
A communication was received from the Mayor, submitting a withdrawal letter
from Lloyd Ternes from the Board of Appeal, was received and filed.
#556 -#559 -APPT. CONSTABLES
The Mayor's reappointment of the following Constables was received and filed.
Alan R. Hall, 12 Boston Street, Salem
Michael R. Panneton, 19 Greenlawn Ave., Salem
Raymond C. Pike, III, 248 Liberty St., Randolph
Michael K. Said, 4 Harrison Road, Salem
#560 -APPR. CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE CRUISERS, PRISONER
TRANSPORT AND PICK-UP TRUCK
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The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred
Seventy-Four Dollars ($266,774.00) is hereby appropriated to the "Capital Outlay -
Equipment" Account to be expended for the purchase of six (6) police cruisers, one
(1) prisoner transport vehicle and one (1) pick-up truck for the Police Department in
accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#561 -APPR. PUBLIC SERVICES SEWER
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules
ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) is
hereby appropriated from the "Retained Earnings - Sewer" Account to the "Public
Services - Sewer" Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the
Mayor.
#562 -APPR. CAPITAL OUTLAY FOR PARKING METERS.
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
Councillor Driscoll requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the
rules to allow James Hacker to speak.
ORDERED: That the sum of Forty-three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and
twenty cents ($43,500.20) is hereby appropriated to the "Capital Outlay - Equipment"
Account to be expended for the purchase of 87 replacement parking meters and meter
equipment in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#563 -APPR. PUBLIC SERVICES SEWER SALARIES (GIS POSITION)
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-two Thousand Dollars ($22,000.00) is
hereby appropriated from the "Retained Earnings - Sewer" Account to the "Public
Services - Sewer - Salaries (Full Time)" Account in accordance with the
recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
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#564 -APPR. PUBLIC SERVICES WATER SALARIES (GIS POSITION)
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-two Thousand Dollars ($22,000.00) is
hereby appropriated from the "Retained Earnings - Water" Account to the "Public
Services - Water - Salaries (Full Time)" Account in accordance with the
recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#565 -APPR. WITCH HOUSE SOUVENIRS
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) is hereby
appropriated from the "Receipts Reserved - Witch House" Account to the "Witch
House Souvenirs" Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the
Mayor.
#566 -APPR. WINTER ISLAND SOUVENIRS
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000. 00) is hereby
appropriated from the "Receipts Reserved - Golf Course" Account to the "Winter
Island Souvenirs" Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the
Mayor.
#567 - LEASES FOR VARIOUS VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
A communication from the Mayor, submitting various leases for Veterans
Organizations for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, was adopted by a
unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
#568 - PARKING FEES FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DURING MONTH OF
OCTOBER AT PARKING GARAGES AND CHURCH STREET LOT.
The following Order was received from the Mayor.
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ORDERED: That the parking fees for the Garages and the Church Street lot
during each week end day (Saturday and Sunday) during the month of October shall
be $10. 00 per vehicle upon entering, and on Wednesday, October 31 after 5.00 P.M.,
the fee shall be $20.00 per vehicle upon entering.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That on the above-mentioned days in
October, Parking shall be free for Salem residents at the Church Street lot.
Councillor Harvey amended that Salem residents parking at Parking Garages
be charged the normal rate. It was so voted by a roll call vote of 8 yeas, 3 nays, 0
absent. Councillors Sargent, O'Keefe, LaCava, Harvey, Flynn, Driscoll, DeToma, and
Lovely were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors O'Leary, Hayes, and
Furey were recorded as voting in the negative.
Councillor Harvey moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would
not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
The Order was adopted as amended, so that it shall now read as follows:
ORDERED: That the parking fees for the Garages and the Church Street lot
during each weekend day (Saturday and Sunday) during the month of October shall
be $10. 00 per vehicle upon entering, and on Wednesday, October 31 after 5.00 P.M.,
the fee shall be $20.00 per vehicle upon entering.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That on the above mentioned days in
October, parking shall be free for Salem residents at the Church Street Lot, and
Salem residents parking at the Parking Garages are to be charged the normal rates.
Councillor Harvey moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would
not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
#569 - INFORMATIONAL PACKAGE TO DIRECT DRIVERS TO PARK AT PARKING
GARAGE
A communication was received from the Mayor, submitting an informational
package to direct drivers to park at the parking garages during the month of October,
was received and filed. Councillor LaCava was recorded as opposed.
#570 - DISCUSSION OF SERVICE DOGS FOR DISABLED AND TAXI CAB
COMPANIES
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Councillor Hayes introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the licensed Taxi Cab Companies meet with the Committee
on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and that a representative of the Salem
Commission on Disabilities be invited to discuss issues surrounding Service
Dogs/Guide dogs.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the Police Traffic Safety Officer also
be invited to attend this meeting.
#571 - LAND AROUND GALLOWS HILL WATER TANK BE DESIGNATED
CONSERVATION LAND
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Community and Economic Development
meet to explore the feasibility of preserving the land surrounding the Salem Water
Tank on Gallows Hill as permanent and perpetual Conservation/Park Land.
#572 - CENTRAL FUND BE ESTABLISHED FOR VICTIMS OF SEPTEMBER 11,
2001 TERRORIST ATTACK
Councillor Flynn introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Mayor and the Salem City Council establish a Central
Fund to aid the victims of the tragedy of Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
#573 - MAYOR INSTALL FLAGS ON UTILITY POLES ALONG ENTRANCE
CORRIDORS
Councillor O'Keefe introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That Mayor Stanley J. Usovicz, Jr. is requested to install 3'x
5'American Flags at appropriate heights at certain alternate utility poles on the
entrance corridors in Salem (Highland Avenue, Loring Avenue, North Street, Boston
Street, and Lafayette Street). Flags to be flown from May 30th through November
11 t"
#574 - PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING REBUILDING OF BURNT OUT
BUILDINGS
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Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Community and Economic Development
meet to discuss an Ordinance relating to the reconstruction of burnt out structures.
#575 - SCHOOL DEPARTMENT DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Councillor Driscoll introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That representatives from the School Department and
Procurement Office meet with the City Council Committee on Administration and
Finance to discuss the disposition of surplus school supplies and equipment.
#576 - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES INSTITUTE PLAN FOR REPAIR AND
RESTORATION OF BRICK SIDEWALKS
Councillor Flynn introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Director of Public Services be required to come up with a
comprehensive plan and present it to the Committee on Government Services for the
repair and restoration of present brick sidewalks, and a construction plan for new
brick sidewalks.
#577 - RESTORATION OF WINTER ISLAND HANGER
Councillor LaCava introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the City Building Inspector, the Director of Park and
Recreation, and the Planning Department meet with the Committee on Government
Services to discuss the restoration at the Winter Island Hanger.
#578 - ORDINANCE, TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, BARSTOW STREET
Councillor Hayes introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for
first passage.
In the year two thousand and one
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Handicap Parking
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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 adding
the following street:
"Barstow Street, eastbound in front of#87 Barstow Street for a distance of
twenty (20) feet, Handicap Parking, Tow Zone"
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#579 - ORDINANCE, TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, GOODHUE STREET
Councillor Hayes introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for
first passage.
In the year two thousand and one
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, Handicap Parking, is hereby amended by adding
the following street:
"Goodhue Street, eastbound, beginning a distance of twenty (20) feet from
Grove Street, and for a distance of twenty (20) feet adjacent to #73 Grove Street;
Handicap Parking, Tow Zone"
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#580 - ORDINANCE, TRAFFIC, RESIDENT PARKING FOR HALLOWEEN,
ADDITIONAL STREETS
Councillor Flynn introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for
first passage.
In the year two thousand and one
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Resident Parking
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
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Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 75, Halloween Resident Parking, is hereby amended
by adding the following streets:
"Hawthorne Boulevard, Curtis Street, Parker Court, Milk Street, Brooks Court,
Webb Street, Lemon Street, Cross Street from Lemon St. to Saunders St., Derby
Street between Turner Street and Webb Street."
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#581 - PLANNING AND S.R.A. EXPLORE PRIVATE/PUBLIC HOTEL AT
PICKERING WHARF
Councillor Driscoll introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Salem Planning Department and the Salem
Redevelopment Authority explore the feasibility of a joint private-public hotel
development at Pickering Wharf, and that the City Planner report back to the Council
regarding the possibility of such a project within 30 days.
#582 - FOUR-WAY INTERSECTION AT CONGRESS/NEW DERBY/HAWTHORNE
BLVD
Councillor LaCava introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Traffic Director at the Police Department and the Acting
City Planner meet with the Committee on Government Services to discuss the four-
way intersection at Congress, New Derby Street and Hawthorne Boulevard.
#583 - SHOVELING OF SNOW FROM SIDEWALKS
Councillor LaCava introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Director of Public Works, Commission on Disabilities,
Shade Tree/Cemetery Director, and Building Inspector meet with the Committee on
Government Services to discuss the shoveling of snow off of city sidewalks, including
residential neighborhoods in the downtown.
#584 -AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE "SALEM AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
FUND"
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Councillor Driscoll introduced the following Order, which was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance.
ORDERED: That a petition to the General Court, accompanied by a bill for a
special law relating to the City of Salem be filed with an attested copy of this order, be
and hereby is, approved under Clause (1) of Section 8 of Article 2, as amended, of
the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to the
end that legislation be adopted creating a Housing Trust Fund, as follows, provided
that the Legislature may reasonable vary the form and substance of the requested
legislation within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition:
SECTION 1. There is here by established a trust to be known as the SALEM
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND, hereinafter referred to as the "Trust". The
purpose of the Trust is to assist in the creation and preservation of affordable
housing in the City of Salem for the benefit of low and moderate income households.
SECTION 2. There is hereby established a Board of Trustees, hereinafter referred to
as the "Board", which shall include seven trustees, including as ex officio the Mayor
of the City of Salem. Those trustees that are not serving in an ex officio capacity
shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, and shall be
designated as public agents for purposes of the Constitution of the Commonwealth.
SECTION 3. The powers of the Board, all of which shall be carded on in furtherance
of the purposes set forth in this act, shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) to accept and receive property, whether real or personal, by gift, grant, devise,
or transfer from any person, firm, corporation or other public or private entity,
including without limitation grants of fund or other property tendered to the Trust in
connection with provisions of the Salem zoning code or any other city ordinance;
(b) to sell, lease, exchange, transfer or convey any personal, mixed, or real
property at public auction or by private contract for such consideration and on such
terms as to credit or otherwise, and to make such contracts and enter into such
undertakings relative to Trust property as the Board deems advisable
notwithstanding the length of any such lease or contract;
(c) To employ advisors and agents, such as accountants, appraisers and lawyers
and to delegate to such persons or firms ministerial or discretionary powers
as the Board deems necessary;
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(d) to apportion receipts and charges between incomes and principle as the
Board deems advisable, to amortize premiums and establish sinking funds for
such purpose, and to create reserves for depreciation depletion or otherwise;
and to give proxies or powers of attorney with or without power of substitution
to vote any securities or certificates of interest;
(e) to deposit any security with any protective reorganization committee, and to
delegate to such committee such power and authority with relation thereto as
the board may deem property;
(f) to carry property for accounting purposes other than acquisition date values;
(g) to borrow money on such terms and condition and from such sources as the
Board deems advisable;
(h) to hold Trust property without indication of fiduciary capacity but only in the
name of a registered nominee, provided the trust property is at all times identified as
such in the books of the trust, and to hold any securities in registered or in bearer
form;
(1) to comprise, attribute, defend, enforce, release, settle or otherwise adjust
claims in favor or against the Trust, including claims for taxes, and to accept any
property, either in total or partial satisfaction of any indebtedness or other obligation,
and subject to the provisions of this act, to continue to hold the same for such period
of time as the Board may deem appropriate and to abandon any property which the
Board determined not to be worth retaining,
0) to extend the time fore payment of any obligation to the Trust; provided,
however, that agreements and conveyances between the Trust and agencies, boards,
commissions, authorities, departments and public instrumentality's of the city shall be
exempt from the provisions of said Chapter 30B.
SECTION 12. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
#585 -APPEAL TO CONSERVATION COMMISSION DECISION ON ALMEDA
STREET
Councillor O'Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the attached appeal to a Conservation Commission Decision
regarding 12 Almeda Street, be referred to the Committee on Community and
Economic Development for review.
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#586 - NOTICE OF VIOLATION, "CLEAN IT OR LIEN IT" PROGRAM
Councillor O'Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services meet with the
Building Inspector and Health Agent to discuss the enclosed "Notice of Violation".
#587 - MURPHY SQUARE BE REDESIGNATED FOR FRANCIS J. MURPHY
Councillor O'Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That a star be added to Murphy Square in memory of Private
Francis James Murphy who served our Country in World War 1.
#588 - ORDINANCE, TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, MARGIN STREET
Councillor O'Leary introduced the following Order, on behalf of Councillor
Lovely, which was adopted.
In the year two thousand and one
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, Handicap Parking, is hereby amended by
adding the following street:
"Margin Street, southbound, in front of#1 02 Margin Street for a distance of
twenty (20) feet, Handicap Parking, Tow Zone"
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#589 - (#535) -ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION HOURS FOR VINNIN VILLAGE
PROJECT BY PRO-CON CONSTRUCTION
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. Councillor Hayes moved for immediate reconsideration in the
hopes it would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
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The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs to whom was
referred the request of Pro Con Construction to extend working hours at the
Archstone @ Vinnin Square project has considered said matter and would
recommend: That the City Council approve the following waivers:
1. Extend working hours to 7.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. on Monday through
Friday
2. Approve eleven days for concrete pour from 6.00 A.M. for set-up time,
and pour concrete at 7.00 A.M. until finished with pouring.
#590 - GRANTING CERTAIN 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.
The Committee on Ordinance, Licenses, and 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 O P E RATO R
Mark R. Adams, 59 Goodale Street, Peabody
Danielle Flygare, 208A Washington St., Gloucester
Temistocle Gonzalez, 27 Union St., Lynn
Jamie Lopez, 4 '/2 Harbor St., Salem
Ramon Orates, 838 Western Ave., Lynn
David C. Riley, 136 Shore Dr., Peabody
Robert E. Smith, 29 Williams St., Salem
TAXICAB
Family car Services Corp., 93 Bridge St., (3)
TAG DAY
S.H.S. Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders, September 22, 2001
S.H.S. Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders, October 6, 2001
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#591 - REVOCATION OF DRAINLAYER/CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSE OF C &
B CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
A communication from the Director of Public Works, revoking the Drainlayer
and Contract Operator License of C & B Construction Management, was referred to
the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
#592 - POLE LOCATION ON CONGRESS STREET
A hearing was ordered for September 27, 2001 on the petition of Verizon and
Massachusetts Electric Company for a joint pole on Congress Street.
#593 - CONDUIT LOCATION ON DERBY STREET
A hearing was ordered for September 27, 2001 on the petition of
Massachusetts Electric Company for a conduit location on Derby Street.
#594 - RELOCATION OF JOINT OWNED POLES ON LORING AVENUE AND
PARADISE ROAD.
The petition of Verizon for the relocation of joint owned poles on Loring Avenue
and Paradise Road, was approved.
#595 - SALEM JAZZ & WINE FESTIVAL AT MUSEUM PLACE MALL, AND
INVITING PARTICIPATION
A communication from Art & Culture, Inc. advising the City Council of the
upcoming Salem Jazz & Wine Festival on September 22 and 23 at Museum Place
Mall, and inviting the Council to participate, was received and filed.
#596 - CHANGE OF DAY FOR BEANO FOR SALEM/SWAMPSCOTT YOUTH
HOCKEY
The request of Salem/Swampscott Youth Hock for City Council approval to
change their day of Sunday to Monday at St. James Church, was approved.
#597 - REQUEST TO STORE UNREGISTERED VEHICLE AT 177 NORTH ST.
The request of Raymond Janisch of 177 North Street, to store an unregistered
vehicle on his property was denied.
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#598 - BLANKET FORTUNETELLING STORE LICENSES FOR HAUNTED
HAPPENINGS
The request of three (3) Fortunetelling Stores for a blanket License for Haunted
Happenings, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal
Affai rs.
#599 - USE OF SALEM COMMON FOR ARMORY PARK DEDICATION DAY BY
PEABODY/ESSEX MUSEUM, MAY 4, 2002
The request of the Peabody Essex Museum to use the Salem Common and
hold a Parade on May 4, 2002, for the Armory Park Dedication day, was referred to
the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
Councillor Flynn requested and received unanimous consent to allow Bonnie
Smith of the Peabody/Essex Museum to speak.
#600 - USE OF SALEM COMMON FOR WEDDING
The request of Kari Baron to use the Salem Common on June 1, 2002 for a
wedding, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
#601 - USE OF SALEM COMMON BY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH FOR
RELIGIOUS EVENT
The request of Peter Campbell of the Immaculate Conception Church to use
the Salem Common on August 24, 2002 to hold a religious event was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
#602 - BLOCK PARTY-LEE STREET
The request of the residents of lee Street to hold a block Party on September
29, 2001, was approved.
#603 - LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following License applications were referred to the Committee on
Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
TAXI O P E RATO R
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Teisha Babineau, 5 Barton St., Salem
Edward M. Bielski, 2 Flint St., Salem
William Casey, 7 Swampscott Ave., Peabody
Milo Cheryl, 122 Bridge St., Beverly
Robert Conway, 25 Winter Island Road, Salem
Robert DeGrass, 124 Foster Rd., Swampscott
Kevin Guilfoyle, 16 Northend Ave., Salem
Shane Jalbert, 9 Maryvale Ln., Peabody
Domingo Perez, 12 Pope St., Salem
Frank Reyes, 26 Harwood St., Lynn
Nelson Rozen, 127 Hamilton Ave., Lynn
Leonard Ryan, 7 Euclid Rd., Lynn
Stephen Yandell, 4 Duck Pond Rd., Beverly
William Zieman, 298 Nahant Rd., Nahant
TAG DAY
Knights of Columbus, October 11, 12, and 14, 2001
S.H.S. Football Boosters, October 13, 2001
S.H.S. Boys Soccer, October 20, 2001
S.H.S. Football Cheerleader Boosters, November 3, 2001
Witch City Post #1524, November 11 and 12, 2001
S.H.S. Marching Band, May 11, 2002
D.A.V. Salem Chapter#84, May 23, 24, and 25, 2002
#611 -#617 - CLAIMS
The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses,
and Legal Affairs.
Gonzalo Batista, 71 Harbor Street, Salem
Brian Benson, 6 Ugo Road, Salem
Shirley Caproni, 52 Aberdeen Avenue, Peabody
Elizabeth Legasey, 15 Forest Avenue, Salem
Paul Mistretta, 206 Jefferson Avenue, Salem
Frederick Nemirovsky, 8 Kosciusko St., Salem
Carol Ann Ray, 26 Shoreline Dr., Ware
#618 -#620 - CONSTABLE BONDS
The following Constable Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances,
Licenses, and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
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Alan R. Hall, 12 Boston Street, Salem
Michael. R. Panneton, 19 Greenlawn Avenue, Salem
Raymond C. Pike, 248 Liberty Street, Randolph
(#520) - ORDINANCE AMENDING DISPOSITION OF CITY OWNED LAND -
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TRANSACTIONS AND NOTIFICATION OF ABUTTERS
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending the
disposition of City owned land, Council approval of transactions, and notification of
abutters, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final
passage.
On the motion of Councillor O'Leary, the meeting adjourned at 9.25 P.M.
ATTEST: DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW
CITY CLERK