MINUTES - Regular - 2/12/2004 366 CITY OF SALEM
FEBRUARY 12, 20004
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber
on Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 7.07 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any
and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on February 6, 2004 at
10.45 A.M.
All Councillors were present.
Council President Leonard F. O'Leary presided.
Councillor Veno 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.
#81 —APPT. AMY LUTTINGER, BOARD OF HEALTH
The Mayor's appointment of Amy Luttinger to serve as a member of the
Board of Health for a term to expire February 1, 2007 was confirmed under
suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, and 0
absent.
Councillor O'Leary requested and received unanimous consent to
suspend the rules to allow Ms. Luttinger to speak.
#82 —APPT. RUTHANNE DAVIS, CONSTABLE
The Mayor's appointment of Ruthanne Davis to serve as a Constable for a
term to expire February 6, 2005, was received and filed.
#83 —APPR. HUMAN RESOURCES —WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six
Hundred Six Dollars ($134,606.00) is hereby appropriated from the "Fund
Balance Reserved for Appropriation-Free Cash" Account to the "Human
Resources-Workmen's Compensation" Account in accordance with the
recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
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#84 —APPR. PUBLIC SERVICE-SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL AND SALARIES
OVERTIME
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance under 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" Accounts to the following "Public Services" Accounts: "Snow and Ice-
Snow Removal" ($25,000.00); and "Salaries-Overtime" — ($25,000.00) in
accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#85 — TRANS, PUBLIC SERVICES-CONTRACTED SERVICES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand Fifteen Dollars and
twenty-nine cents ($23,015.29) is hereby transferred from the "Public Services-
Salaries Full Time" Account to the "Public Service-Contracted Services" Account
in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#86 —APPR. PUBLIC PROPERTY-BUILDING MAINTENANCE
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
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 "Public Property-Building Maintenance" Account in
accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#87 — PURCHASING AGENT BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO A 5 YEAR
CONTRACT FOR THE LEASE OF A NEW COPIES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance.
ORDERED: That the Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the City
Purchasing Agent to enter into a five-year contract between the City of Salem
and Xerox to lease a new copier. Said contract will be in effect through February
2009.
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#88 — ORDINANCE, AMENDING CHAPTER 36, SEC. 4, SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PICKUP OF LARGE ITEMS
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
In the year two thousand and four
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Solid Waste
Management
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 36, Section 4 of the Salem Code of Ordinances are hereby
amended by deleting this section in its entirety and inserting thereof the following:
Section 36-4. Pickup of large items.
For the purpose of regulating the disposal of large household items, after proper
notification to the department of public works, residents may purchase for $20 a
collection sticker which when affixed to freon appliances, televisions and
computer monitors, air conditioners the item will be eligible for collection curb
side.
Items from demolition or refurbishing such as furnaces, ductwork, radiators, or
other items, as determined by the director of public services shall not be picked
up by the city. The resident shall be responsible for the proper disposal of such
items.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#89 — ORDINANCE, ZONING, CREATING A "113-6 ZONING DISTRICT —
NORTH RIVER CANAL CORRIDOR NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT"
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Planning Board to schedule a joint Public Hearing with the City Council, by a
unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, and 0 absent.
In the year two thousand and four
An Ordinance to amend the Salem Zoning Ordinance
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Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Proposed Changes to the Salem Zoning Ordinance to implement the
North River Canal Corridor Master Plan
"Future development should reconnect this area creating a mixture of compatible
uses that expand upon the urban character of the city." —Vision Statement of the
North River Canal Corridor Working Group
Be it enacted by the City Council of the City of Salem in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws and the Charter of the City of Salem that the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Salem be amended as follows:
1. Establishment of a new B-6 Zoning District
Article II, Section 3-1 is hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
(11) B-6 District: North River Canal Corridor Neighborhood District is intended to
be a development district to create a mixture of compatible uses that expand
upon the urban character of the City which will combine residential, office, retail
and other commercial uses in accordance with the Neighborhood Master Plan for
the North River Canal Corridor."
The boundaries of the B-6 Zoning District are shown on the attached map. The
B-6 District follows the boundaries of the study area of the North River Canal
Corridor Master Plan.
2. Change to Use Regulations Section
Use Regulations Article V Section 5-2 is hereby amended by adding the
following-
0 ) B-6 District. The following are permitted uses in the North River Canal
Corridor Neighborhood District-
1. Grocery, fruit, vegetable and meat stores, delicatessens
2. Bakeries, provided that all baked goods are sold as retail on the premises
only
3. Books, stationary and gift stores
4. Florist shops, but excluding greenhouses
5. Barber shops and beauty parlors
6. Tailor and custom dressmaking shops
7. Restaurants and other eating and drinking places
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8. Other retail stores and service establishments, except those permitted in
B-4 Districts
9. Museums
10.Research and development facilities
11.Nonprofit clubs, lodges and fraternal associations
12.Philanthropic and charitable institutions
13.Music and dancing studios
14.Trade and business school
15.Hotels and inns
16.Business and professional offices
17.Medical and dental offices
18.Artist lofts and living space, studios, workrooms and shops of artists,
artisans and craftsmen, provided that all products of the artistic endeavor
or craft activity are primarily for sale on the premises or by specific off-
premises commission from a sponsor or client.
19.Publishing and printing establishments
20.One-family, two family and multifamily residential uses as primary uses in
townhouse, row house, flats or multistory arrangements, and as
secondary uses in upper floors of structures primarily used for retail,
personal service or office purposes.
21.Accessory uses generally in support of the above permitted uses.
3. Change to Density Regulations Section
Article VI: Add Section 6-3.1: North River Canal Corridor Neighborhood Uses
A building erected hereafter for uses permitted in the B-6 District shall meet the
requirements set forth in Table V following section 6-4 herein. In interpreting
Table V, the same provisions for interpreting Table I shall apply.
Density Regulations, Article VI Section 6-4 is hereby amended by adding the
following:
#90 —#90A- ORDINANCE, AMENDING WATER AND SEWER CHARGES,
ESTABLISHING FEES
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
In the year two thousand and four
An Ordinance to establilsh fees for engineering plans and research of
streets, sewers and structures.
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Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 38, Article II, Laying Out, Altering and Discontinuing Streets
Division 1. Generally is hereby amended by adding the following new Section
38-64 entitled Plan and Research Fees.
Section 38-64. Plan and Research Fees
The schedule of fees for engineering plans of streets, sewers and structures of
every kind is established and shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
(a ) Plan and data research per hour $ 30.00
(b) copies of plans and data:
Black and White copies up to 11 X 17 per copy $ 3.00
Black and White plan sheets all sizes per sheet$ 5.00
Color copies up to 11 X 17 per copy $ 7.00
Color plan sheets all sizes per sheet $ 25.00
City ward zoning maps, black and white $ 25.00
Full set of zoning maps, black and white $200.00
Full set of zoning maps, color $350.00
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#90113 — ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38, SECTION 195, PERMIT FEE;
CASH DEPOSIT, EXCAVATIONS, PUBLIC WORKS
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
In the year two thousand and four
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance pertaining to Permit Fee; cash deposit
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 38, Article IV. Excavations is hereby amended by deleting
under Section 38-195 section (a) subsections (1) and (2) Permit fee; cash
deposit, and inserting in place thereof the following:
1. Base permit fee, for an excavation not greater than 50 square feet in area
$500.00
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Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
90C - ORDINANCE, AMENDING CHAPTER 38, SECTION 288, DRAINAGE
ALTERATION PERMITS, PUBLIC WORKS
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
In the year two thousand four
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance pertaining to Drainage Alteration Permits
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 38, Article VI, Drainage, Alteration Permits, is hereby
amended by deleting under Section 38-288 Fee, and inserting in place thereof
the following:
A permit fee of$100.00 shall be paid at the time that an application for a
drainage permit is filed with the city engineer. The city engineer shall act to
grant, with or without conditions, or deny a permit application within 14 days of its
filing.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#90D — ORDINANCE, AMENDING CHAPTER 38, APPLLICATION TO
CONTAIN COST INFORMATION, PUBLIC WORKS
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
In the year two thousand and four
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance pertaining to Application to contain cost
information
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 38, Article III, Construction by Owner, Division 2. Application
to contact cost information is hereby amended by deleting sections (1) through
(4), and inserting in place thereof the following:
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1. Curb work permit $ 50.00
2. Curb cut permit $100.00
3. Hot top sidewalk, per square yard $ 30.00
4. Cement sidewalk, per square yard $ 35.00
5. Brick sidewalk, per square yard $130.00
6. Wheelchair ramp hot top, per square yard $ 30.00
7. Wheelchair ramp cement, per square yard $ 35.00
8. Wheelchair ramp brick, per square yard $140.00
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#90E — ORDINANCE, AMENDING CHAPTER 46, SECTION 34, PIPES,
RESERVOIRS AND FIRE HYDRANTS CONNECTED WITH WATERWORKS,
PUBLIC WORKS
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
In the year two thousand four
An Ordinance, to amend an Ordinance, pertaining to Pipes, Reservoirs and Fire
Hydrants Connected with Waterworks.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 46, Article 11 Water, Division 1. Generally is hereby amended
by inserting under Section 46-34 Pipes, reservoirs and fire hydrants connected
with waterworks subsection (b)
A permit fee of$100.00 shall be paid to the city at the time that an application for
hydrant use is submitted. Commercial use at hydrant will be charged at a fee of
$10.00 per day.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#90F — ORDINANCE, AMENDING CHAPTER 46, SECTION 32,
REGULATIONS GOVERNING INTRODUCTION AND USE OF WATER RATES
AND CHARGES, PUBLIC WORKS
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs.
In the year two thousand and four
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An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance pertaining to Regulations governing
introduction and use of water
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 46, Article 11. Water, Division 2, Rates and Charges is
hereby amended by deleting under Sec. 46-32 Regulations governing
introduction and use of water subsection (a) (2):
Water Pipe Diameter Amount
(in inches)
% to 1 inch $100.00
1 '/2 to 2 inch $200.00
4 inch $300.00
6 inch $400.00
8 inch $500.00
10 inch $600.00
12 inch $600.00
and by inserting in place thereof the following:
Water Pipe Diameter Amount
(in inches)
% to 1 inch $200.00
1 '/2 to 2 inch $250.00
4 inch $450.00
6 inch $450.00
8 inch $550.00
10 inch $600.00
12 inch $600.00
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
90G — ORDINANCE, AMENDING CHAPTER 46, SECT. 34, SUBSECTION (A)
(10) REGULATIONS GOVERNING INTRODUCTION AND USE OF WATER,
SERVICE FEES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS, PUBLIC WORKS
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs
In the year two thousand and four
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance pertaining to Regulations governing
introduction and use of water
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Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 46, Article 11. Water, Division 2, Rates and Charges is
hereby amended by deleting under Section 46-32 Regulations governing
introduction and use of water subsection (a) (10) and inserting in place thereof:
(10) An owner of property shall pay the following water service fee:
a. Water shutoff and turn-on — 7:00 am. To 4.00 pm weekdays
Residents $ 25.00
Commercial $100.00
b. Water shutoff and turn-on: - 4.00 pm to 7.00 am weekdays,
weekends
Residents $ 50.00
Commercial $ 50.00
c. Final reading $ 35.00
d. Thaw frozen service $300.00
e. Hydrant flow test assistance $250.00
f. In addition to fee, property owners shall pay for all off hours work,
work completed during nights, weekends and holidays, completed
by the Water Department at a per person per hour rate of$35.00
with a minimum charge of 4 hours.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
90H - ORDINANCE, AMENDING CHAPTER 46, SECTGION 76, CROSS
CONNECTION CHARGES, PUBLIC WORKS
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs
In the year two thousand and four
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance pertaining to Cross Connection Charges
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
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Section 1. Chapter 46, Article 11. Water, Division 2, Rates and Charges is
hereby amended by deleting under Section 46-76 Cross connection charges:
These cross connection devices shall be inspected semiannually, and a fee of
$100.00 per inspection will be assessed to owner's water account.
And by inserting in place thereof the following:
These cross connection devices shall be inspected semiannually, and the
following fee will be assessed to owner's water account:
Commercial $100.00 per hour
Residential $ 65.00 per hour
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#91 — COMM. FROM THE MAYOR RE: EXPANSION OF OLDE SALEM
GREENS (GOLF COURSE) AND SALEM WOODS
A communication from the Mayor regarding the expansion of the Olde
Salem Greens (Golf Course) and Salem Woods, was received and filed and a
copy to be forwarded to Golf Course Study.
#92 — MAYOR SUBMITTING PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
NEWSLETTER
The Mayor submitting the latest Park and Recreation Department
newsletter, was received and filed.
#93 — COMMITTEE MEET RE: COLLECTION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
Councillor Bencal introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Director of Planning and Community and Economic
Development, Director of Public Works, the City's Health Agent, the Mayor or
their representatives be invited to appear before the Committee on Public Health,
Safety and Environment regarding the collection of hazardous waste and the
City's plan (if any) to reestablish a hazardous waste collection day.
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#94 — FIRST PASSAGE OF AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING TRAFFIC,
HANDICAP PARKING, BUTLER STREET
Councillor Sargent introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted
for first passage.
In the year two thousand and four
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:
"Butler Street, in front of#1 for a distance of twenty (20) feet. "Handicap Parking
Tow Zone".
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#95 — COMMITTEE MEET RE: PLANS FOR PRINCE STREET PLACE
Councillor Corchado introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Community and Economic
Development, meet to discuss the enclosed proposed plans for Prince Street
Place. And that the City Engineer, Planner and Captain Callahan, Salem Harbor
Community Development (CDC) be invited.
#96 — COMMITTEE MEET RE: NEGOTIATIONS OF SALEM AND PEABODY
FIREHOUSES
Councillor Bencal introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Mayor, Director of Planning and Community
Development, Captain Cody, the Acting Fire Chief or their representatives be
invited to appear before the Committee on Public Health, Safety and
Environment on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 6.30 to discuss the negotiations
of Salem and Peabody firehouses.
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#97 — COMMITTEE MEET RE: RECORDING OF DEED FOR PARCEL ON
CLARK STREET
Councillor Pelletier introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the City Solicitor be invited to attend the Committee on
Economic Development to give an update relative to the recording of a deed for
the 13.4 acre parcel on Clark Street. Said deed to transfer jurisdiction to
Conservation Commission.
#98 — CITY ENGINEER INVESTIGATE CONDITION OF UNDERPASS ON
PARALLEL STREET
Councillor O'Keefe introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
REQUEST: City Engineer Bruce Thibodeau investigate the condition and
safety of the underpass on Parallel Street under Jefferson Avenue and report his
findings and recommendation of the City Council.
#99 — COMMITTEE MEET TO DISCUSS FIRE DEPARTMENT
APPROPRIATION
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Administration and Finance meet with
the new Fire Chief and the Acting Fire Chief to discuss the $152,000.00
appropriation of Free Cash to meet the budget requirement for FY 04.
Further: that the Fire Union and Finance Director, Mayor or representative
and Human Resource Director be invited to attend.
#100 - ACTING FIRE CHIEF INVESTIGATE PASSAGE ON PARALLEL
STREET
Councillor O'Keefe introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Acting Fire Chief Thomas F. Brophy investigate the
passage on Parallel Street under Jefferson Avenue to determine if that passage
will accommodate all Salem Fire Departments apparatus.
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#101 — ELECTION ORDER: PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE, MARCH 2, 2004
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be
held in the several voting precincts in the City at the polling places designated
hereinafter on Tuesday, March 2, 2004, for the purpose of casting votes in the Primary
Officers for the election of candidates of political parties for the following office:
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE, DISTRICT MEMBERS OF STATE COMMITTEE (ONE
MAN AND ONE WOMAN) FOR EACH POLITICAL PARTY FOR THE SECOND ESSEX
DISTRICT, MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRAFIC CITY COMMITTEE, MEMBERS OF
THE REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are
designated as polling places for said meetings:
WARD ONE
PRECINCT ONE Bentley School, Memorial Drive
PRECINCT TWO Recreation Room, 27 Charter Street
WARD TWO
PRECINCT ONE Bentley School, Memorial Drive
PRECINCT TWO Salem Heights, 12 Pope Street
WARD THREE
PRECINCT ONE Council on Aging, 5 Broad St.
PRECINCT TWO Ste. Anne's School, 9 Cleveland Street
WARD FOUR
PRECINCT ONE Endicott School, 112 Boston Street
PRECINCT TWO Princeton Crossing, 12 Heritage Drive
WARD FIVE
PRECINCT ONE Temple Shalom, Lafayette Street
PRECINCT TWO Community Room, Pioneer Terrace
WARD SIX
PRECINCT ONE Bates School, Liberty Hill Ave
PRECINCT TWO Park and Recreation Dept., Mack Park
WARD SEVEN
PRECINCT ONE Fire Station, 64 Loring Ave
PRECINCT TWO Salem State Gymnasium, Harrison Road
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AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the polls at said meetings be opened at 7:00 A.
M. and closed at 8:00 P. M. and that the City Clerk be instructed to post this notice as
required by law.
#102 — (#72 -#76) - 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.
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.
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)
#103 — (#68) - ANNUAL WALK, HAWC
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 Walk for HAWC originally requested April 25, 2004 now
be changed to May 2, 2004.
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#104 — (#23 & 34) — DRAINLAYER BOND
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 a Drainlayer License and Drainlayer Bond for Dibiase Corp. has
considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#105 — HOME RULE PETITION, TICKET TAX
Councillor Harvey 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 a
home rule petition for the adoption of a Ticket Tax has considered said matter
and would recommend that the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole
for a Public Hearing to be held on February 25, 2004 at 7.00 PM and that an
explanation of the details be submitted to the City Council from His Honor the
Mayor.
Be it further Ordered that the Mayor and Solicitor be invited to the
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing.
#106 — (#54) —APPR. CLEAN IT OR LIEN IT, PUBLIC PROPERTY
Councillor Harvey offered the following report for the Committee on
Administration and Finance. It was voted to accept the report or adopt the
recommendation.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred an
appropriation of$7,500.00 for Public Property-Clean it to Lien it Program has
considered said matter and would recommend approval.
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#107 — 107A— FIRST PASSSAGE OF AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING TAXI
CAB FARES
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 for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 11
yeas, 0 nays, and 0 absent.
Councillor O'Keefe moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it
would not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was
referred the matter of amending an Ordinance relative to Taxi Cab Fares has
considered said matter and would recommend adoption for first passage.
The Ordinance shall read as follows:
In the year two thousand and four
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Taxi Cab Fares
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 44, Section 38, Fares Established is hereby amended by
deleting in it's entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:
Adult passengers:
Each ride, anywhere in Salem $ 4.50
Senior citizens with I.D. $ 3.50
(59 years or Older, Anywhere
in Salem)
Waiting Time, per hour $20.00
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#108 — (#44) —APPR. LEGAL SERVICES
Councillor Harvey offered the following report for the Committee on
Administration and Finance. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the
recommendation.
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Councillor Sargent left the Chamber due to a conflict of interest.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred an
appropriation of$100,000.00 "Solicitor-Legal Services" has considered said
matter and would recommend approval.
#109 — (#164 of 2002) — COMMITTEE ME RE:NOISE ORDINANCE
Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on
Community and Economic Development. It was voted to accept the report and
adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Community and Economic Development to whom was
referred Council Order#164 , dated February 28, 2002, that the Committee on
Economic Development meet with the Salem Police Department and the City
Solicitor to revamp and revise the Salem Noise Ordinance has considered said
matter and would recommend that the matter be referred to the Committee on
Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs for their review of same.
#110 — (#525 OF 2001) — TAKING OF 18 CROMBIE STREET BY EMINENT
DOMAIN
Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on
Community and Economic Development. It was voted to accept the report and
adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Community and Economic Development to whom was
referred matter of the taking of 18 Crombie Street by eminent domain has
considered said matter and would recommend that the matter be discharged
from the Committee with no further action required at this time.
#111 (#90 OF 2002) — OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR COMMERCIAL, FLINT AND
GOODHUE STREET AREA
Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee on
Community and Economic Development. It was voted to accept the report and
adopt the recommendation
The Committee on Community and Economic Development to whom was
referred the matter of creation of an Overlay District for the Commercial, Flint
and Goodhue Street commercial area has considered said matter and would
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recommend that the matter be discharged from the Committee with no further
action required at this time.
#112 — TRANS. OF OWNERSHIP, SALEM TROLLEY
A communication from David Butler of the Salem Trolley notifying the City
Council of a transfer of ownership of business, was received and filed.
Councillor Furey moved a City Seal be sent to Mr. Butler. It was so voted.
#113 -#118 — LICENSES
The following licenses were referred to the Committee on Ordinances,
Licenses and Legal Affairs.
FORTUNETELLING STORE Angelica of the Angels, 7 Central St.
TAG DAY S.H.S. Baseball, April 17, 2004
Salem Little League, May 8, 2004
Salem Little League, June 19, 2004
TAXI OPERATOR Juan Baez, 18 Lawton Ave., Lynn
George J. Cady, 11 Arthur St., Salem
Ramon Guerrero, 43 Prince St., Salem
TAXICAB Tri-City Services, Inc., 55 R Walnut St., Peabody
#119 — DRAINLAYER/CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator license applications were
referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Calnan Construction, LLC, 17 Reservoir Rd., Lynn
Carpenter & Costin, 233 Burrill St., Swampscott
R. DiLisio Co., Inc. 113 Fayette St., Lynn
Thomas Mackey & Sons, Inc. 7 Rainbow Terr., Danvers
#120 -#122 — CLAIMS
The following Claims, were referred to the Committee on Ordinances,
Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Francis M. Caulfield, 20 Cloverdale Ave., Salem
Tracy Mondello, 24 Larchmont Rd., Salem
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SUBROGATED CLAIM of MetLife Insurance Co, for Megan E. Stott, 700 Quaker
Lane, Warwick, RI
#123 -#124 — BONDS
The following bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances,
Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
DRAINLAYER Carpenter & Costin, 233 Burrill St., Swampscott
CONSTABLE Ruthanne Davis, 9 '/2 Intervale Rd., Salem
On the Motion of Councillor Veno the meeting adjourned at 7.55 P. M.
ATTEST: DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW
CITY CLERK