MINUTES - Regular - 1/22/2004 CITY OF SALEM 349
JANUARY 22, 2004
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on
Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 7.00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all
business. Notice of this meeting was posted on January 9, 2004, at 10.52 P. M.
Councillor Furey arrived late at 7.25 P.M.
Council President Leonard F. O'Leary presided.
Councillor Sosnowski moved to dispense with the reading of the record of
the previous meeting. It was so voted.
President O'Leary requested that everyone please rise to recite the
Pledge of Allegiance.
#37 —APPT. MARSHALL STRAUSS , PLUMMER HOME FOR BOYS
The Mayor's appointment of Marshall Strauss to serve as a member of the
Plummer Home for Boys, for a term to expire January 31, 2009, was confirmed
under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 absent.
Councillors Bencal, Corchado, Harvey, Lovely, O'Keefe, Pelletier, Sargent,
Sosnowski, Veno and O'Leary were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
Councillor Furey was absent.
Councillor Harvey moved a City seal be sent to Mr. Laporte. It was so
voted.
#38 — REAPPT. RICHARD JAGOLTA, BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The Mayors reappointment of Richard Jagolta to serve as a member of
the Board of Assessors for a term to expire February 1, 2007 was confirmed by a
roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 absent. Councillors Bencal, Corchado,
Harvey, Lovely, O'Keefe, Pelletier, Sargent, Sosnowski, Veno and O'Leary were
recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Furey was absent.
#39— REAPPT. ANDREW LAPOINTE, COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
The Mayors reappointment of Andrew LaPointe to serve as a member of
the Commission on Disabilities, for a term to expire January 11,2007, was
confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 absent. Councillors
Bencal, Corchado, Harvey, Lovely, O'Keefe, Pelletier, Sargent, Sosnowski, Veno
and O'Leary were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Furey was
absent.
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Councillor O'Keefe requested and received unanimous consent to
suspend the rules to allow Mr. LaPointe to speak.
#40 — REAPPT, MICHAEL TAYLOR, COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
The Mayor's reappointment of Michael Taylor to serve as a member of the
Commission on Disabilities with a term to expire January 11, 2007, was
confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 absent. . Councillors
Bencal, Corchado, Harvey, Lovely, O'Keefe, Pelletier, Sargent, Sosnowski, Veno
and O'Leary were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Furey was
absent.
#41 — REAPPT. DAVID GONET, ELAINE MILO, JOANNE MIZIOCH, BOARD
OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
The Mayor's reappointment of David Gonet, Elaine Milo, and Joanne
Mizioch as members of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners with term to
expire December 31, 2006, were confirmed by a roll call vote of 9 yeas, 0 nays, 1
absent and 1 "present". Councillors Bencal, Corchado, Harvey, Lovely, O'Keefe,
Pelletier, Sargent, Sosnowski, and Veno were recorded as voting in the
affirmative. Councillor O'Leary was recorded as "present". Councillor Furey
was absent.
Councillor Furey arrived at 7.25 P. M.
#42 - REAPPT. DEPARTMENT HEADS
The Mayor's reappointment of the following Department Heads for terms
to expire January 31, 2006, was received..
Richard Rennard, Supt, Cemetery/Shade Tree/Open Space
Linda Elworthy, Director of Council on Aging
Joanne Rust, Director of MIS
Nina Bridgman, Deputy Auditor
Elizabeth Rennard, Director of Human Resources
James Hacker, Executive Director of Parking
Joseph Walsh, City Planner
Denise McClure, Assistant City Planner
Albert Hill, Purchasing Agent
Charles Arnold, Winter Island Manager
Councillor O'Keefe moved to confirm by roll call vote.
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Councillor Bencal moved to divide the question. It was so voted.
Councillors O'Keefe and Furey were recorded as "opposed".
Councillor Sargent moved to divide the question and vote on Salem
residents. It was so voted. Councillor O'Keefe was recorded as "opposed".
The resident Department Heads, Linda Elworthy, Joanne Rust, Nina
Bridgman, James Hacker, Albert Hill and Charles Arnold, were confirmed by a
unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, and 0 absent.
Richard Rennard , Supt.Cemetery, Shade Tree and Open Space, was
confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 1 nay, and 0 absent.
Councillors Bencal, Corchado, Furey, Harvey, Lovely, O'Keefe, Pelletier,
Sargent, Sosnowski, and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
Councillor O'Leary was recorded as voting in the negative.
Elizabeth Rennard, Director of Human Resources, was confirmed by a roll
call vote of 10 yeas, 1 nay, and 0 absent. Councillors Bencal, Corchado, Furey,
Harvey, Lovely, O'Keefe, Pelletier, Sargent, Sosnowski, and Veno were recorded
as voting in the affirmative. Councillor O'Leary was recorded as voting in the
negative.
Joseph Walsh, City Planner, was not confirmed by a roll call vote of 2
yeas, 9 nays, and 0 absent. Councillors Furey, and O'Keefe were recorded as
voting in the affirmative. Councillors Bencal, Corchado, Harvey, Lovely, Pelletier,
Sargent, Sosnowski, Veno, and O'Leary were recorded as voting in the negative.
Councillor Bencal moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it
would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied. Councillor O'Keefe was
recorded as "opposed".
Denise McClure, Assistant City Planner, was confirmed by a roll call vote
of 10 yeas, 1 nay, and 0 absent. Councillors Bencal, Corchado, Furey, Harvey,
Lovely, O'Keefe, Pelletier, Sargent, Sosnowski, and Veno were recorded as
voting in the affirmative. Councillor O'Leary was recorded as voting in the
negative.
Councillor Bencal moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it
would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
#43 —APPR. HUMAN RESOURCES —VACATION BUYBACK
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The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Five
Hundred Six Dollars ($225,506.00) is hereby appropriated from the "Fund
Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the "Human
Resources-Vacation/Buyback" Account in accordance with the recommendation
of His Honor the Mayor.
#44 —APPR. SOLICITOR-LEGAL SERVICES
The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the "Fund Balance Reserved for
Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the "Solicitor-Legal Services" Account in
accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#45 —APPR. POLICE DEPT.-SALARIES FULL TIME
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was received.
ORDERED: That the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Four Hundred
Seventy-Seven Dollars and thirteen cents ($75,477.13) is hereby appropriated
from the "Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the
"Police Department-Salaries-Full Time" Account in accordance with the
recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
Councillor Harvey requested and received unanimous consent to suspend
the rules to allow Mrs. Rennard, the Human Resources Director, to speak.
The Order was adopted under suspension of the rules as introduced.
#46-46A- 46B —APPR. TO LIST OF ACCOUNTS TO COVER COST OF
LIVING INCREASES FOR ALL NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
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The following Orders recommended by the Mayor, were received.
ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand, Five Hundred Seventy-
Four Dollars and thirty-four cents ($65,574.34) is hereby appropriated from the
"Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the following
Accounts.
Assessors $6,396.26
Open Space $1,216.79
City Clerk $ 673.55
Elec & Reg. $ 656.24
Council on Aging $4,294.99
COA-Part Time $ 282.95
Data Processing $5,967.29
Electrical $ 913.98
Finance $2,872.23
Harbormaster F/T $ 572.30
Harbormaster P/T $ 937.74
Health $1,015.21
Human Resources $2,363.72
Library $8,387.52
Library P/T $2,619.48
Mayor $2,932.60
Park & Rec. $1,798.74
Golf Course $ 852.93
Winter Island $ 775.93
Parking Dept. $1,786.94
Parking Dept. P/T $2,317.83
Planning Con. Com. $ 331.49
Planning Board $ 331.49
Planning Dept. $2,740.77
Police Dept. $1,259.62
Pub Prop-Insp. $3,283.95
Public Services $2,445.23
Purchasing $ 917.00
Solicitor $1,919.09
Treasurer $1,943.53
Veterans $ 757.95
TOTAL $65,574.34
Councillor Harvey amended that the amount be $66,719.34 (to include the
City Clerk). It was so voted
The Order shall now read as follows:
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ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty- Six Thousand, Seven Hundred nineteen
Dollars and thirty-four cents ($66,719.34) is hereby appropriated from the "Fund
Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the following
Accounts.
Assessors $6,396.26
Open Space $1,216.79
City Clerk $1,818.55
Elec & Reg. $ 656.24
Council on Aging $4,294.99
COA-Part Time $ 282.95
Data Processing $5,967.29
Electrical $ 913.98
Finance $2,872.23
Harbormaster F/T $ 572.30
Harbormaster P/T $ 937.74
Health $1,015.21
Human Resources $2,363.72
Library $8,387.52
Library P/T $2,619.48
Mayor $2,932.60
Park & Rec. $1,798.74
Golf Course $ 852.93
Winter Island $ 775.93
Parking Dept. $1,786.94
Parking Dept. P/T $2,317.83
Planning Con. Com. $ 331.49
Planning Board $ 331.49
Planning Dept. $2,740.77
Police Dept. $1,259.62
Pub Prop-Insp. $3,283.95
Public Services $2,445.23
Purchasing $ 917.00
Solicitor $1,919.09
Treasurer $1,943.53
Veterans $ 757.95
TOTAL $66,719.34
The Order was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance
as amended under the rules.
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The following two Orders, recommended by the Mayor, were referred to
the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
#46A
ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Six dollars and sixteen cents
($2006.16) is hereby appropriated from the "Water-Retained Earnings" Account
to the "Water-Salaries" Account in accordance with the recommendation of His
Honor the Mayor.
#46 B
ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Six Dollars and sixteen cents
($2,006.16) is hereby appropriated from the "Sewer-Retained Earnings" Account
to the "Sewer-Salaries" Account in accordance with the recommendation of His
Honor the Mayor.
#47 —APPR. — FIRE DEPT. — RETIREMENT ANTICIPATION
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine
Dollars and ninety-six cents ($60,789.96) is hereby appropriated from the "Fund
Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the "Fire
Department-Retirement Anticipation" Account in accordance with the
recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#48 —APPR. FIRE DEPT. DENTAL/MEDICAL EXPENSES
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 from the "Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free
Cash" Account to the "Fire Department-Dental/Medical Expenses" Account in
accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#49 —APPR. FIRE DEPT. DENTAL/MEDICAL EXPENSES (RETIREES)
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
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ORDERED: That the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) 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.
#50 —APPR. FIRE DEPT. — RETIREMENT ANTICIPATION
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Two
Dollars and twenty cents ($30,382.20) is hereby appropriated from the "Fund
Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the "Fire
Department-Retirement Anticipation" Account in accordance with the
recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#51 —APPR. ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION-VOTING MACHINES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) is
hereby appropriated from the "Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free
Cash" Account to the "Elections and Registrations-Voting Machines" Account in
accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#52 —APPR. ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION —VOTING MACHINES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($16,500.00) is hereby appropriated from the "Fund Balance Reserved for
Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the "Elections and Registrations-Voting
Machines" Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the
Mayor.
#53 —APPR. POLICE DEPT. MEDICAL/ DENTAL SERVICES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
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ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) is
hereby appropriated from the "Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free
Cash Account to the "Police Department-Medical/Dental Services" Account in
accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#54 —APPR. PUBLIC PROPERTY-CLEAN IT OR LIEN IT
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($7,500.00) is hereby appropriated from the "Fund Balance Reserved for
Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the "Public Property-Clean it of Lien It"
Account in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#55 — COUNCIL AUTHORIZE CONVEYANCE OF SALEM JAIL TO THE
SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Community and Economic Development.
ORDERED: That the Salem City Council, in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 2, Section 2-129 of the Salem Code of Ordinances, hereby
authorizes the conveyance of the land and building located at 50 St. Peter's
Street (Old Salem Jail) to the Salem Redevelopment Authority, and
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That His Honor the Mayor is authorized to execute
a deed conveying the land and building located at 50 St. Peter's Street (Old
Salem Jail) to the Salem Redevelopment Authority for consideration of One
Dollar.
#56 — ORDINANCE, ESTABLISHING AN INSTITUTIONAL MASTER PLAN
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Community and Economic Development.
In the year two thousand four
An Ordinance to establish Institutional Master Plans
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
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Section 1. Chapter 30, Planning and Development, is hereby amended by
adding the following new Article VI, entitled "Institutional Master Plans":
ARTICLE VI
Sec. 30-170. Institutional Master Plans — In accordance with an Act Relative to
Institutional Master Planning enacted by the General Court of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts and approval by the Governor on January 14, 1994,
educational, health care, cultural or other institutional uses within the City of
Salem shall be in conformity with an Institutional Master Plan that has been filed
by each institution with the Department of Planning and Community Development
of the City of Salem, in accordance with the requirements established herein.
Sec. 30-171. Purpose — The purpose of this section is to encourage systematic
communication between the institutions and the City and to provide opportunity
for improved public awareness of the goals and infrastructure needs of each
institution. This Ordinance will assist the City of Salem in understanding future
uses of property planned by the institutions covered herein.
Sec. 30-172. Applicability — The Ordinance applies to any educational, health
care, cultural, or other institutional uses, which is not required to pay local
property taxes. This Ordinance does not apply to any such institutions that
employ fewer than ten (10) people.
Sec. 30-173. Master Plan Requirements — (1) within one hundred and eighty
(180) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, each institution shall file a
master plan with the Planning Department. Such plan shall contain the following
general information:
a. A description of the organization, which shall include:
A current mission statement
A history of the institution
An identification of the number of employees for each of the previous five
years
A description of the market area, which is served by the institution
b. A site plan indicating all of the property which such institutions, or and
subsidiary or affiliate organization or entity, owns, leases, uses, or otherwise has
an interest in or use of within the City of Salem.
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c. A description of planned growth, renovation, expansion, or other development
activity of the institution over the next five (5) years.
(2) Institutional Master Plans as described above must be submitted every five
(5) years on or before the anniversary date of the initial filing. Any updates or
amendments to a Master Plan prior to the submittal of a new five (5) year plan
shall be filed with the Planning Department.
(3) Any use of land or structures for educational, health care, cultural, or other
institution purpose shall be in conformance with an Institutional Master Plan.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#57 — ORDINANCE, SALARY CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
ADJUST THE MINIMUM/MAXIMUM BY TEN PERCENT
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance.
In the year two thousand four
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, 2003, as
follows-
1. Adjust the minimum and maximum salary of each job grade within the section
entitled "Full-time Employees" by ten percent (10%).
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#58 — COMMUNICATION REGARDING EXPIRATION DATE TO IMPOSE
LOCAL TICKET TAX
A communication from the Mayor reminding the Council of the expiration
date to impose a local Ticket tax, was received and filed.
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#59 — COMMUNICATION REGARDING SALEM MISSION PLANS TO
PURCHASE ST. MARY'S ITALIAN CHURCH
A communication from the Mayor submitting copy of a letter from the
Salem Mission on plans to purchase St. Mary's Italian Church was referred to the
Committee on Community and Economic Development.
#60 — COMMUNICATION REGARDING SNOW REMOVAL FROM
SIDEWALKS ORDINANCE
Councillor Bencal introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Building Inspector, Chief of Police, City Solicitor,
Parking Director, or their representatives appear before the Committee on Public
Health, Safety and Environment regarding the City's enforcement of the
Ordinance relative to snow removal from sidewalks.
#61 — COMMMITTEE MEET REGARDING MASTER PLAN
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Mayor and the Assistant City Planner (in the
absence of a City Planner) be invited to appear before the Committee on
Community and Economic Development to discuss a Master Plan.
#62 — COMMITTEE MEET REGARDING GILFORD TRANSPORTATION
RAILROAD CARS ON BRIDGE STREET
Councillor Harvey in conjunction with Councillor Bencal introduced the
following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services meet to
discuss the issue of the Guilford Transportation Railroad cars on Bridge Street
and to improve or replace the guard rail and to discuss further beautification
program.
Also invite the Federal Railroad Administration and a representative from
Congressman Tierney's office.
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#63 — COMMITTEE MEET REGARDING PLAN FOR PG&E POWER PLANT
SHOULD IT CLOSE
Councillor Furey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
Councillor Sargent was recorded as "present".
ORDERED: That the Committee on Community and Economic
Development meet with the Mayor, Planning Department, Chamber of
Commerce, and the Salem Partnership to develop a strategic plan for the PG&E
Power Plant if it should close.
#64 — COMMITTEE MEET REGARDING PARKING CONCERNS ON
WASHINGTON STREET
Councillor Sargent introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services meet on
Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 6.00 P. M. to discuss Parking concerns in the
Washington Street area.
Invited Mayors Aide, Tom Philbin, Parking Director, Jim Hacker, Salem
Main Streets Director, Washington Street Businesses, Diane Manahan of
Pamplemousse, Kathie Gauthier of A Touch of The Past.
#65 —WELLNESS FAIR, SALEM STATE COLLEGE, 5K ROAD RACE
Councillor O'Keefe 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 the Salem State College Wellness Fair 5K Road Race on
April 25, 2004 has considered said matter and would recommend that it be
granted.
#66 — (#16 —#22) - GRANTING LICENSES
Councillor O'Keefe 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 and Legal Affairs to whom was
referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and
would recommend approval.
FORTUNETELLING Debbie Mitchell, 6 Hawthorne Blvd.
JUNK DEALER Isaac Talkowski & Son, 18-24 Phillips St.
PUBLIC GUIDE Robert W. Anthony, 37 Boardman St.
SECOND HAND Same Day Service, 2 Mason St.
VALUABLE
TAG DAY S.H.S. Girls Track, February 28, 2004
TAXI OPERATOR Cecilia Betances, 18 Lawton Ave., Lynn
Edward M. Bielski, 2 Flint S., Boston
James Cloutman, 19 Rainbow Terr., Salem
John G. Mealey, 30 Grant St., Beverly
Genaro Roman, 24 Ward St., Salem
James R. Roy, 4 Loring Ave., #3, Salem
Jeffrey Schafer, 8 '/2 Daniels St., Salem
TAXICAB Salem Taxi, 201 Washington St., Salem
#67 - (#11) — EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION FOR CITGO GAS
STATION, NORTH STREET
Councillor O'Keefe offered the following report for the Committee on
Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs. It was voted to accept the report.
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was
referred the matter of the hours of operation for the Citgo Gas Station located at
101-105 North Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the
Citgo Gas Station may remain open until 12.00 A. M. under the following
conditions:
Approval of the Board of Appeal
Original conditions imposed by the Salem Fire Chief(Fire Marshall)
That the proprietor, or their designee, insure that loitering is not allowed
That the public peace is not disturbed
That the City's Sign Ordinance is adhered to
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Councillor Lovely amended to be approved for six months. It was so
voted.
Councillor Bencal amended to review the matter at the last meeting in
June. It was so voted.
The recommendation was adopted as amended. The Committee Report
shall now read as follows:
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom
was referred the matter of the hours of operation for the Citgo Gas Station
located at 101-105 North Street has considered said matter and would
recommend that the Citgo Gas Station may remain open until 12.00 A. M. under
the following conditions:
Approval of the Board of Appeal
Original conditions imposed by the Salem Fire Chief(Fire Marshall)
That the proprietor, or their designee, insure that loitering is not allowed
That the public peace is not disturbed
That the City's Sign Ordinance is adhered to
That the approval be for six months
That the matter be reviewed in the last meeting of June
#68 — REQUEST FROM HAWC, ANNUAL WALK
A request from the HAWC to hold an annual Walk on April 25, 2004, was
referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
#69 — REQUEST FROM MERCHANTS OF TOWN HOUSE SQUARE TO MEET
WITH COUNCIL RE: PARKING ISSUES
A request from the Merchants of Town House Square for a meeting with
the City Council regarding Parking issues, was referred to the Committee on
Government Services.
#70 — 76 — LICENSES
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The following license applications were referred to the Committee on
Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
FORTUNETELLING Sylvia Martinez, 7 Derby St., Salem
TAG DAY S.H.S. Winter Color guard & Percussion, Feb. 14,
2006
S.H.S. Girls Track Team, March 27, 2004
S.H.S. Concert Band, Chorus & Orchestra, May 22,
2004
TAXI OPERATOR Charles Cody, 21 Heard Dr., Ipswich
Ramon D. Gomez, 260 Washington St., Salem
Guillermo Javier, 46 Peabody St., Salem
Carlos Pacheco, 27 Albion St., Salem
Blair Schetrompf, Jr. 36 St. Anns Ave., Peabody
Russell Shafer, Carriage House Rt. 1, Peabody
Juan Valdez, 197 North St., Salem
TAXI CAB/LIMO Community Taxi, 27R Caller St., Peabody (6)
Family Taxi, 289 Derby St., Salem (6)
North Shore Airport Limo, 10 Colonial Rd. (6)
#77 — DRAINLAYER/CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator license applications were
granted.
Connick Construction, 324 Den Quarry Road, Lynn
J. Masterson Construction Corp, 46 Prince St., Danvers
Pumel Enterprises, P. O. Box 2123, Danvers
Mr. Rooter Plumbing, P. O. Box 273, Peabody
United Utility Corp., 42 Haverhill Road, Amesbury
#78 -#79 — CLAIMS
The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances,
Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
Mark Livermore, P. O. Box 900, Marblehead, MA
L. Raymond LaBrecque, 12 Oakland St., Salem
#80 — BONDS
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The following Bond, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances,
Licenses, and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
United Utility Services Corp, 42 Haverhill Road, Amesbury, MA
(#821 of 2003) — MAYOR'S VETO, ORDINANCE RE: PARENTAL GUARDIAN
RESPONSIBILITY FOR MINORS
The Mayor's Veto of Council Order#821 an Ordinance relative to Parental
Guardian responsibility for minors was then taken up.
The Ordinance was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses
and Legal Affairs and former Councillor Kim Driscoll to be invited. It was so
voted.
(#12) - ORDINANCE, AMENDING TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING, BARTON
STREET
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic,
Handicap Parking, Chapter 42, Section 50B, Barton Street, was then taken up.
The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor Sosnowski the meeting adjourned at 9.05 P. M.
ATTEST: DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW
CITY CLERK