MINUTES - Regular - 5/27/2004 CITY OF SALEM 467
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A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber
on Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 7.00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and
all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on May 21, 2004 at 10:16 A.M.
All Councillors were present.
Council President Leonard F. O'Leary presided.
Councillor O'Keefe 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.
#347 — (#326) — JOINT POLE LOCATION ON SABLE ROAD
A hearing was held on the Order of Verizon and Massachusetts Electric
Company for a joint pole location on Sable Road. Appearing in favor was Mr.
McEnany of Verizon. There was no one opposed. The hearing was closed.
Councillor Harvey moved that the Order be granted. It was so voted.
#348 — (#327) — JOINT POLE LOCATION ON VERDON STREET
A hearing was held on the Order of Verizon and Massachusetts Electric
Company for a joint pole location on Verdon Street. Appearing in favor was Mr.
McEnany of Verizon. There was no one opposed. The hearing was closed.
Councillor Harvey moved that the Order be granted. It was so voted.
#349 —APPT. REGINA FLYNN TO THE LICENSING BOARD
The Mayor's appointment of Regina Flynn to serve as a member of the
Licensing Board for a term to expire July 1, 2009, was held until the next meeting
under the rules.
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#350 —APPT. BONNIE BELAIR TO THE BOARD OF APPEAL
The Mayor's appointment of Bonnie Belair to serve as a member of the
Board of Appeal for a term to expire May 1, 2007, was confirmed under
suspension of the rules, by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0
absent.
#351 —APPT. EDWARD M. MORIARTY TO THE BOARD OF APPEAL
The Mayor's appointment of Edward M. Moriarty to serve as an alternate
member of the Board of Appeal for a term to expire May 1, 2007, was confirmed
under suspension of the rules, by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0
absent.
Councillor Harvey requested and received unanimous consent to allow Mr.
Moriarty to speak.
#352 —APPT. DAVID PABICH TO THE ADVISORY GROUP FOR
SALEM/BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
The Mayor's appointment of David Pabich to serve as a member of the
Advisory Group for the Salem Beverly Water Supply Board, was confirmed under
suspension of the rules, by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0
absent.
Councillor Harvey moved that the agendas and minutes of the Advisory
Board meetings be forwarded to the City Council. It was so voted.
Councillor Pelletier requested and received unanimous consent to allow
Mr. Pabich to speak.
#353 — REAPPT. EDWARD A. CURTIN TO THE SALEM SCHOLARSHIP &
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Mayor's appointment of Edward A. Curtin to serve as a member of the
Salem Scholarship and Education Committee for a term to expire August 31,
2005, was confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
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#354 —#356 -APPT. & REAPPT. CONSTABLES
The Mayor's appointment and reappointment of the following Constables
was received and filed.
Michael J. Deluca, 6i Bates Rd., Winchester Term to expire June 1, 2005
Reid A. Hoover, 13 Doe Run Dr., Newburyport Term to expire June 1, 2007
Ronald F. Ledwell, 484 Off Green St., Weymouth Term to expire June 1, 2005
#357 - CORRECTION OF APPOINTMENT OF JOHN BORIS
Communication from the Mayor submitting a correction of the appointment
of John Boris to the Salem Housing Authority due to clerical error of the
expiration of term, the correct expiration of term is February 1, 2007. The
communication was received and filed.
#358 — TRANSFER TO HUMAN RESOURCES —WORKERS COMPENSATION
— SALARIES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-One Thousand Dollars ($21,000.00)
is hereby transferred from the "Human Resources — Unemployment" Account to
the "Human Resources —Workers Compensation — Salaries" Account in
accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#359 — TRANSFER TO HUMAN RESOURCES —WORKERS COMPENSATION
— SALARIES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00) is
hereby transferred from the "Human Resources — Educational Training" Account
to the "Human Resources —Workers Compensation — Salaries" Account in
accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
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#360 —APPR. TO PUBLIC PROPERTY— SALARIES — OVERTIME
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under
suspension of the rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) is hereby
appropriated from the "Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation — Free Cash"
Account to the "Public Property — Salaries - Overtime" Account in accordance
with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
#361 —ACCEPT CH. 40, SEC. 22F, M.G.L. ESTABLISH LOCAL FEES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance.
ORDERED: That Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40, Section 22F,
which authorizes the establishment of local fees, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
#362 —AGREEMENT WITH ONE COUSINS STREET REALTY TRUST
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Community and Economic Development.
ORDERED: That the Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement to
amend the original contract between the City of Salem and One Cousins Street
Realty Trust, to extend the required payment date from June 30, 2003 to May 3,
2004.
#363 — ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARY 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 and four
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to the Salary and
Classification of Certain Employees of the City of Salem.
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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 June 1,
2004, as follows:
Van Driver (Council on Aging) Minimum $9.84, Maximum $13.50.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#364 — DISCONTINUANCE OF HILLSIDE ROAD
A hearing was ordered for June 10, 2004, on the following Order,
recommended by the Mayor.
ORDERED: That the public way called Hillside Road shall be discontinued
as a highway of the city in its entirery.
#365 — LEASES FOR VARIOUS VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
A communication from the Mayor, submitting various leases for Veterans
organizations for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, was adopted
by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent, 1 present. 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 present.
#366 — MAYOR SUBMITTING ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
A communication was received from the Mayor, after the deadline of
Tuesday noon, submitting the Fiscal Year 2005 Operating Budget and the Fiscal
Year 2005 Enterprise Funds Operating Budget.
Councillor Harvey requested and received unanimous consent to
suspend the rules to allow the matter to come before the Council.
Councillor Harvey moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on
Administration and Finance under the rules. It was so voted.
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#367 — COMMUNICATION REGARDING MEMORIAL FOR CITY CLERK
DEBORAH BURKINSHAW
The following communication from the Mayor, was received and filed.
May 27, 2004
Salem City Council
Salem City Hall
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:
It was with great sadness that, earlier this month, the City of Salem bid
farewell to its beloved City Clerk Deborah Burkinshaw. Since her appointment as
City Clerk in 1993, Deb graced us with her professionalism and dedication to city
government. Her remarkable life of public service and work on behalf of the City
of Salem will not soon be forgotten, and her example of service above self is
none that will continue to inspire.
To ensure that Deb's public service legacy lives on, I am pleased to inform
you that I have asked The Friends of City Hall, a group dedicated to the buildling
where Deb enjoyed her professional career, to recommend an appropriate
memorial to her lifetime of public service. I am also pleased that Shirley Cervoni
and Cheryl LaPointe, two of Deborah's friends and colleagues, have agreed to
serve on the Committee. I am certain that the Committee would benefit from your
insights, and I welcome and appreciate your participation.
Deborah Burkinshaw was an extraordinary woman and a role model for all
those who work in city government. We were blessed to have worked with her
and the City of Salem was blessed to call her one of our own.
Very truly yours,
s/Stanley J. Usovicz, Jr.
Mayor
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#368 — ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, STOP SIGN, FELT STREET, 60
DAY TRIAL
Councillor Bencal introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted.
In the year two thousand and four
An ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to Traffic, Obedience to
Isolated Stop Sign.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 49, is hereby amended by adding the
following:
Felt Street in a northerly direction at the intersection with Orne Street,
"Stop", (60 day trial)
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#369 - ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC, STOP SIGN, RAND ROAD, 60
DAY TRIAL
Councillor Bencal introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted.
In the year two thousand and four
An ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to Traffic, Obedience to
Isolated Stop Sign.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 49, is hereby amended by adding the
following:
Rand Road in a westerly direction at the intersection with Felt Street,
"Stop", (60 day trial)
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
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#370 — SALEM STATE COLLEGE CREATIVE ECONOMY STUDY GROUP
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Administration and Finance hold a
Public Hearing with Salem State College Enterprise Center to discuss the results
of the Creative Economy Study Group.
#371 — RESOLUTION FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL SUNDAY
Councillor Harvey introduced the following Resolution, which was
adopted.
RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS: That Sunday, June 13t", 2004, be observed as Firefighters
Memorial Sunday, in honor of fallen firefighters across the country which
have given their lives in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS: A service, to which all are invited, is to be held at Harmony
Grove Cemetery at the Firefighters Memorial Monument.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That this Resolution be made a
matter of public record and that a suitable copy be presented to the Chief
of the Fire Department on behalf of the Salem City Council, in token of our
respect and admiration.
s/ Jean M. Pelletier s/Leonard F. O'Leary
s/Michael Sosnowski s/Joan B. Lovely
s/Joseph O'Keefe Sr. s/Thomas H. Furey
s/Lucy Corchado s/Matthew A. Veno
s/Michael Bencal s/Arthur C. Sargent III
s/Kevin R. Harvey
#372 — MOTOR VEHICLES ILLEGALLY REGISTERED OUT OF STATE
Councillor Bencal introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
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ORDERED: That the Police Chief for the City of Salem, the Police Chief
for the City of Lawrence, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, the
Inspector General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or their
representatives be invited to appear before the Committee on Public Health,
Safety and Environment relative to motor vehicles being illegally registered out of
state by Massachusetts residents and how this growing problem may be
corrected.
#373 —ACT TO ADOPT A HOME RULE PETITION FOR ADDITIONAL
LIQUOR LICENSES
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted by a
roll call vote of 9 yeas, 2 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Bencal, Corchado, Furey,
Harvey, Lovely, Pelletier, Sargent, Veno and O'Leary were recorded as voting in
the affirmative. Councillors O'Keefe and Sosnowski were recorded as voting in
the negative.
ORDERED: That a petition to the General Court, accompanied by a bill for
certain additional liquor licenses notwithstanding the provisions of Section 17 of
Chapter 138 of the General Laws as set forth below, 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
precisely as follows, except for editorial changes of form only:
AN ACT authorizing the City of Salem to issue additional licenses for the
sale of alcoholic beverages.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Section 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 17 of Chapter 138 of
the General Laws, the licensing authority of the City of Salem may issue a
license for the sale of beer and wine not to be drunk on the premises under
Section 15 of said Chapter 138 to Pamplemousse, Inc., 185-189 Essex Street,
Salem. The license shall be subject to said Chapter 138 except Section 17;
provided however, that the licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of
the license to any other person, organization, corporation, or location separate
from the sale of the entire business known as Pamplemousse, Inc.
Section 2. Notwithstanding the provision of Section 17 of Chapter 138 of
the General Laws, the licensing authority of the City of Salem may issue a
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license for the sale of beer and wine to be drunk on the premises under Section
12 of said Chapter 138 to Derby Fish and Lobster Corp., 215 Derby Street,
Salem. The license shall be subject to said Chapter 138 except Section 17;
provided however, that the licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of
the license to any other person, organization, corporation, or location separate
from the sale of the entire business known as Derby Fist and Lobster Corp.
Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
#374 — LETTER REGARDING USGEN NEW ENGLAND
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the enclosed letter from James E. Smith of Smith, Segel
& Sowalsky regarding USGen New England, the owner of Salem Harbor Station,
be referred to the Committee of the Whole.
#375 — NO RIGHT ON RED SIGN ON CHERRY HILL AVENUE
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Salem Police Department Traffic Division determine
the feasibility of locating a NO RIGHT ON RED sign on Cherry Hill Avenue where
it intersects with Highland Avenue; and removing the NO RIGHT ON RED sign
on Highland Avenue where it intersects with Willson Street, and consult with the
Ward Four Councillor regarding said feasibility and report back to the Council
within thirty days; and that the matter be referred to the Committee on
Government Services.
#376 — STOP SIGN AT MARGIN STREET
Councillor Lovely introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Salem Police Department Traffic Division determine
the feasibility of a Stop Sign to be located on Margin Street at the intersection
with Mill Hill (across Margin Street from St. Mary's Italian Church) and consult
with the Ward Three Councillor regarding said feasibility and report back to the
Council within thirty days; and that the matter be referred to the Committee on
Government Services.
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Councillor Harvey takes the Chair.
#377 — CITY CLERKS OFFICE, ROOM 1, BE NAMED DEBORAH E.
BURKINSHAW
Councillor O'Leary introduced the following Order, which was adopted by
a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
ORDERED: That Room 1, of the City Clerks office, be named in memory
of City Clerk, Deborah E. Burkinshaw, for her many years of outstanding service
to the City of Salem. And that a suitable plaque be placed on the wall adjacent to
the door on the outside of the office.
Councillor O'Leary asked for a two minute recess. It was so voted.
#378 — GRANTING CERTAIN 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 that the following be granted:
PUBLIC GUIDE Michael B. Bitka, 20 Mason St., Salem
SEAWORM Arthur Barriera, 49 Webster St., Peabody
SECOND HAND
VALUABLE Antiques at 285 Derby St., Salem
TAG DAY S.H.S. Golf Team, September 25, 2004
TAXI OPERATOR Richard Lundy, 26 Bray St., Gloucester
Robert Smith, 47 Bridge St., Salem
Elizabeth Mullen, 55 Flint St., Lynn
Caridania Pacheco, 27 Albion St., Salem
Henry Pizzano III, 104 Beach Rd., Salisbury
Laura J. Pacheco, 27 Albion St., Salem
Camilo H. Divanne, 71 Plamer St., Salem
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TAXI CAB Salem Taxi, 201 Washington St., Salem (3 Taxis)
#379 — (#88) - ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO SOLID WASTE
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 an Ordinance relative to Solid Waste Management, has
considered said matter and would recommend first passage.
#380 — (#310) — ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS
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 an Ordinance relative to Public Construction Projects, has
considered said matter and would recommend first passage.
Councillor Harvey was recorded as voting present and Councillor O'Leary
was recorded as voting opposed.
#381 — (#90A) — ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO ENGINEERING PLANS AND
RESEARCH FEES
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 an Ordinance relative to Engineering Plans and Research
Fees, has considered said matter and would recommend first passage.
Councillor O'Leary was recorded as voting opposed.
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#382 — (#90B -#90H) — ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO FEES AND CHARGES
FOR DEPT. OF PUBLIC SERVICES
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 a list of Ordinances relative to permits and fees for
Department of Public Services, has considered said matter and would
recommend first passage.
Councillor O'Leary was recorded as voting opposed.
#383 — (#299) —APPR. PUBLIC SERVICES TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
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 the
matter of an Appropriation for $92,000.00 to "Public Services — Salaries, Vehicle
Repair and Maintenance and Salt", has considered said matter and would
recommend approval.
#384 — (#303) —APPR. TO CEMETERY - SALARIES
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 the
matter of an Appropriation for $18,000.00 to "Cemetery — Salaries" Account, has
considered said matter and would recommend approval.
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#385 — (#300) —APPR. TO CAPITAL OUTLAY— EQUIPMENT FOR SNOW
REMOVAL EQUIPMENT
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 the
matter of an Appropriation for $39,391.00 to "Capital Outlay - Equipment"
Account for snow removal equipment, has considered said matter and would
recommend approval.
#386 — (#312) —APPR. TO TREASURER ACCOUNTS
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 the
matter of an Appropriation for $113,083.45 to "Treasurer Accounts", has
considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#387 — (#298) —APPR. TO PUBLIC SERVICES —WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS
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 the
matter of an Appropriation for $175,000.00 to "Public Services —Water System
Improvements", has considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#388 — (#254) — LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR 7 IRVING STREET
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 by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent, 1
present. Councillors Bencal, Corchado, Furey, Harvey, Lovely, O'Keefe, Pelletier,
Sargent, Veno and O'Leary were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor
Sosnowski was recorded as voting present.
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The Committee on Community and Economic Development to whom was
referred the matter of the City entering into a Licensing Agreement relative to the
property located at 7 Irving Street, has considered said matter and would
recommend approval.
Councillor Bencal moved immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would
not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
#389 — (#254) — LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR 10 PHILLIPS STREET
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 by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent, 1
present. Councillors Bencal, Corchado, Furey, Harvey, Lovely, O'Keefe, Pelletier,
Sargent, Veno and O'Leary were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor
Sosnowski was recorded as voting present.
The Committee on Community and Economic Development to whom was
referred the matter of the City entering into a Licensing Agreement relative to the
property located at 10 Phillips Street, has considered said matter and would
recommend approval.
Councillor Bencal moved immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would
not prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
#390 — (#247 -#688) — ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO LOCOMOTIVE IDLING
Councillor Bencal offered the following report for the Committee on Public
Health, Safety and Environment. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the
recommendation.
The Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment to whom was
referred the matter of an Ordinance relative to Locomotive Idling, has considered
said matter and would recommend that the Ordinance be amended as attached
and referred to the City Solicitor for his opinion.
#391 — (#251) — ONGOING CONCERNS OF PARKED FREIGHT TRAINS
Councillor Bencal offered the following report for the Committee on Public
Health, Safety and Environment. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the
recommendation.
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The Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment to whom was
referred the matter of ongoing concerns of parked freight trains, has considered
said matter and would recommend that the City Council President appoint the
current Ward 2 Councillor as the City Council's liason to the Local Emergency
Planning Committee and to the rail company and Federal Railroad
Administration.
Council President O'Leary appointed Councillor Michael Sosnowski as
liason.
#392 - (#253) — CONTAMINATED FLOOD WATER
Councillor Bencal offered the following report for the Committee on Public
Health, Safety and Environment. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the
recommendation.
The Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment to whom was
referred the matter of Flood Water Contamination, has considered said matter
and would recommend that the Committee consisting of Mr. Fred Votta, a
representative of the Mayor's office, the Health Agent, City Planner, City
Engineer, and an appointee of the Council President meet to develop a flood
remediation plan and that the Committee report back to the Committee on Public
Health, Safety and Environment on its September 29, 2004 meeting.
Council President O'Leary appointed Councillor Jean M. Pelletier as
appointee to the Committee regarding Flood Remediation Plan.
#393 — (#278) — EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION FOR NORTH STREET
CITGO
Councillor Bencal offered the following report for the Committee on Public
Health, Safety and Environment. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the
recommendation.
The Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment to whom was
referred the matter of Extended Hours of Operation for North Street Citgo, has
considered said matter and would recommend that the matter be referred to the
Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and be taken up by that
Committee at its last meeting in June.
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#394 — (#280) — MOTOR SCOOTERS
Councillor Bencal offered the following report for the Committee on Public
Health, Safety and Environment. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the
recommendation.
The Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment to whom was
referred the matter of Motor Scooters, has considered said matter and would
recommend that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances,
Licenses and Legal Affairs and that the Solicitor redo the Ordinance.
#395 —#401 - LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on
Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
PUBLIC GUIDE Shane Bell, 17 Lemon St. #R2, Salem
Crystal Boschard, 17 Lemon St. #R2, Salem
William A. Grover, 84A Pollard St., Billerica
Betsy V. Jackson, 62 Basse Rd., Lynn
Jacqui Newman, 61 Washington St., Wellesley
TAG DAY S.H.S. Girls Soccer, Sept. 4 & Oct. 23, 2004
TAXI OPERATOR Magnolia Pimentel, 14 Harrison Ave., Salem
Paul J. Ruzzo, 169 Lowell St., Peabody
Douglas Stephens, 9 Park St., #30, Beverly
Renee Tennison, 25 Roslyn St. #4, Salem
#402 -#403 — DRAINLAYER/CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSES
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator License applications were
granted.
Atlantic Paving Corp., 117 Judge Rd., Lynn
J. Whyman Construction, 451 Broadway, Lynnfield
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#404 -#406 — CLAIMS
The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances,
Licenses and Legal Affairs.
Rose Czarnecki, 119 Highland Ave., Salem
Barbara Ingber, 7 Cliff St., Marblehead
Leila McKeon, 13 Patton Rd., Salem
#407 -#411 — BONDS
The following Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances,
Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved.
DRAINLAYER Atlantic Paving Corp., 117 Judge Rd., Lynn
J. Whyman Construction, 451 Broadway, Lynnfield
CONSTABLE Michael J. Delucca, 6 Bates Rd., Winchester
Reid A. Hoover, 13 Doe Run Dr., Newburyport
Ronald F. Ledwell, 484 Off Green St., Weymouth
(#318) — ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO ADMINISTRATION, MEETING &
PUBLIC EVENT NOTIFICATION (SUNSHINE LAW)
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending
Chapter 2, Section 113, Administration, Meeting and Public Event Notification,
was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#322A) — ORDINANCE AMENDING TRANSIENT VENDORS, HAWKERS,
PEDDLERS & SOLICITORS
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending
Chapter 28, Article II, Transient Vendors, Hawkers, Peddlers and Solicitors was
then taken up. The Oridnance was adopted for second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor O'Keefe the meeting was adjourned at 8.45
P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
ACTING CITY CLERK