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A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
June 28, 2007 at 7.00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of
this meeting was posted on June 22, 2007 at 9.46 A.M.
Councillor Blair was recorded as absent.
Council President Matthew A. Veno presided.
Councillor Prevey moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting.
It was so voted.
President Veno requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councillor Lovely requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules to allow Ms.
Jenna Lovely to make a report to the City Council regarding her trip to China as Salem's
ambassador.
The City Council was presented with a gift of green tea from China.
Councillor Lovely moved that the report be received and placed on file and made part of the
record.
(#377) — CONTINUATION OF HEARING FOR TRICKETT REALTY FOR INFLAMMABLE
LICENSE
Continuation of a hearing was held on the petition of Trickett Realty Trust (Shell Oil Co.) to
increase an inflammable license at 111 North Street by an increase of 21,980 gallons. Appearing in
favor was Attorney Joseph Correnti representing Trickett Realty.
Councillor Prevey stated that he is opposed. There is no need for another gas station.
Neighbors don't want another gas station. All this money is being put into North Street this won't
enhance the area. This is about the folks who live there. They were happy when the other gas
station closed.
Councillor Sosnowski stated the gas station that was approved on Highland Avenue was a
different situation, more industrial area no immediate abutters.
Councillor O'Keefe not opposed — right now there is a license and they are putting in a state
of the art station. Control it by increasing gallons which will decrease truck deliveries. Put
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conditions that no entrance from Buffum Street, and deliveries 7 days from 6.00 AM to 11.00 PM.
It's not a 24 hour business.
Chief David Cody of the Fire Department stated if we did increase he would ok because
they have storage and a current license. The real danger is in the transport, increasing gallons
limits the amount of times there are deliveries.
Councillor Lovely asked can they open without increase?
Attorney Correnti replied yes.
Councillor Sosnowski stated that the larger tanks don't require fewer deliveries; this is
misleading because the trucks can only hold so much.
Chief Cody stated there will be state of the art tanks that meet standard code. We want to
reduce the number of times trucks off load.
Councillor Sargent stated the few more deliveries to cover the different grades, larger
capacity makes land more available. This property has been there a long time it was once a school
then a small garage.
Councillor O'Keefe the new tanks are the most sophisticated in these gas stations this is not
a contaminated site.
Councillor Prevey stated his concern that not only will a gas station go in but a Dunkin
Donuts.
Councillor O'Keefe suggested putting a restriction on the license.
Attorney Correnti stated he didn't think it was usual to put a condition on an inflammable
license.
Councillor Lovely asked if there was a plan for the current building at 111 North Street.
Attorney Correnti stated that there will be no sale of cars and no repairs of vehicles. They
are planning for four pumps, 8 filling stations with a canopy.
Councillor Lovely stated she understands the opposition but it will continue to be a gas
station whether there is an increase or not.
Councillor Sargent stated if this is for sale how do we know who will buy it?
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Attorney Correnti stated that he represents the buyer.
Councillor Sargent stated that things get larger and larger with the current zoning. All we get
to do is vote on a larger gas station.
Councillor Pelletier stated that the Fire Chief knows the laws it's going to be a gas station.
Councillor Prevey asked Attorney Correnti so there will be no repairs to vehicles?
Attorney Correnti stated there will be no repairs, no drive through and there will be a
convenient store.
Councillor Prevey asked if the current structure is intact.
Councillor Lovely asked if a convenient store is current use?
Councillor Pelletier stated he will stand by the request on this.
Councillor Prevey moved that the hearing be closed. It was so voted
Councillor Prevey moved that the license be granted by roll call vote. On the motion to grant
a roll call vote of 5 yeas, 5 nays, 1 absent, the matter did not carry. Councillor Pelletier, O'Keefe,
Lovely, Corchado and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Sosnowski,
Sargent, Prevey, O'Leary and Furey were recorded as voting in the negative. Councillor Blair was
recorded as absent.
Councillor Prevey moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not
prevail. Reconsideration was denied.
(#391) —APPT. OF SHIRLEY WALKER TO BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Held over from the last meeting of June 14, 2007, the Mayor's appointment of Shirley
Walker to serve as a member of the Beautification Committee for a term to expire June 1, 2010,
was then taken up. The appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Councillors Sosnowski, Sargent, Prevey, Pelletier, Lovely, O'Leary, O'Keefe, Furey, Corchado and
Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Blair was recorded as absent.
Councillor Corchado requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules to
allow Ms. Walker to speak.
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(#392) —APPT. OF THOMAS ST. PIERRE AS INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
Held over from the last meeting of June 14, 2007, the Mayor's appointment of Thomas St. Pierre to
serve as the Inspectional Services Director for a term to expire January 31, 2008, was then taken
up. The appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors
Sosnowski, Sargent, Prevey, Pelletier, Lovely, O'Leary, O'Keefe, Furey, Corchado and Veno were
recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Blair was recorded as absent.
Councillor Prevey requested and received unanimous consent to suspend the rules to allow
Mr. St. Pierre to speak.
#466 —APPT. OF BONNIE BELAIR AS ALTERNATE TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Mayor's appointment of Bonnie Belair to serve as an alternate member to the Zoning
Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 1, 2010, was held under the rules to the next meeting
of July 12, 2007.
#467 —APPR. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the
rules by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Sosnowski, Sargent, Prevey,
Pelletier, Lovely, O'Leary, O'Keefe, Furey, Corchado and Veno were recorded as voting in the
affirmative. Councillor Blair was recorded as absent.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00)
is hereby appropriated to the Capital Improvement Projects Fund to be funded by property taxes,
state aid, non-property tax revenue and reserves when the FY2008 budget is approved in
accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#468 —AMEND FY2008 BUDGET FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the
rules by a roll call vote of 8 yeas, 2 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Sargent, Prevey, Pelletier, O'Keefe,
Lovely, Furey, Corchado and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors
Sosnowski and O'Leary were recorded as voting in the negative. Councillor Blair was recorded as
absent.
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ORDERED: That the proposed Fiscal Year 2008 Budget for the Human Resources
Department be amended to include an additional $194,488.00 for retirement anticipations, in
accordance with the attached correspondence from the Mayor.
#469 —AUTHORIZE SOLICITOR TO RECORD MUNICIPAL LIEN
The following Order, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.
ORDERED: That the City Council, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40,
Section 58 hereby authorizes the City Solicitor to record a municipal lien on real estate at 155
Washington Street . Such lien is for unpaid fire details performed by the City's Fire Department
between February 9, 2007 and March 13, 2007 for a total monetary amount of$10,952.00.
#470 — ORDINANCE AMENDING CH. 2, ARTICLE III, DIV. 8, CITY TREASURER AND
COLLECTOR
The following Ordinance, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted for first passage and
referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
In the year two thousand and seven
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relative to the City Treasurer and City Collector.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Chapter 2, Article III, Division 8 is hereby amended as follows:
A) Amend Division 8 title by deleting the "P between the words treasurer and collector and
inserting in place thereof the words "and city".
B) Amend Sec. 2-446 by deleting this section in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the
following new Sec. 2-446:
Sec. 2-446. Appointment of Treasurer Collector; term; vacancy.
a) The mayor shall, subject to confirmation by the city council, appoint a city treasurer who
shall hold office for three years from February 1 and until a successor is appointed and
qualified. A vacancy in such office may be filled in the same manner as the original
appointment.
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b) The mayor shall, subject to confirmation by the city council, appoint a city collector who
shall hold office for three years from February 1 and until a successor is appointed and
qualified. A vacancy in such office may be filled in the same manner as the original
appointment.
C) Amend Sec. 2-447 by deleting the phrase "/Collector" and the word "future" as they
appear in this section.
And, further amend Sec. 2-447 by deleting in its entirety the following sentence, "The
incumbent first deputy collector shall assume the position of asst. treasurer/collector until
the term of office of the first deputy collector expires on January 31, 2004.
D) Amend Sections 2-448, 2-450, 2-451, 2-452, 2-453, 2-454, 2-455, 2-456(a), 2-457, 2-
458 and 2-459 by deleting the phrase "/collector" as it appears in these sections.
E) Amend Sec. 2-449 by deleting the V" as it appears between the words treasurer and
collector and inserting in place thereof the word "and".
F) Amend Sec. 2-456(b) by deleting the phrase "In addition, he" and inserting in place
thereof the following new phrase "The City Collector".
G) Amend Sections 2-460 (a), 2-460 (b), 2-462, 2-463, 2-464 and 2-465 by deleting the
phrase "treasurer/" as it appears in these sections.
H) Amend Section 2-462 by deleting the phrase "as provided in M.G.L.A. c.60, s. 23 at a fee
of$25.00" and replacing it with the new phrase "at a fee of$50.00 for each single family
dwelling and $75.00 for a multi-family dwelling or commercial property."
I) Amend Sec. 2-466 by deleting the'T' as it appears between the words "treasurer" and
"collector" and inserting in place thereof the following new phrase "and when permitted
by law, the collector".
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#471 — MAYOR'S LETTER REGARDING PROPOSED COURTHOUSE COMPLEX & NORTH
STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
A communication from the Mayor regarding the proposed Courthouse complex and the
North Street reconstruction project was referred to the Committee on Community and Economic
Development and co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.
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#472 — RESOLUTION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SALEM COURT COMPLEX
The following Resolution, recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on
Community and Economic Development and co-posted with the Committee of the Whole by a roll
call vote of 7 yeas, 3 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Sosnowski, Sargent, Prevey, O'Leary, Lovely,
Corchado and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Pelletier, O'Keefe and
Furey were recorded as voting in the negative. Councillor Blair was recorded as absent.
Be It Hereby Resolved by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows-
RESOLUTION-
WHEREAS, local officials have been working with representatives of the Division of Capital
Asset Management (DCAM) and the Administrative Office of the Trial Court (AOTC) on the
construction of a new Salem court complex for nearly the last decade, and
WHEREAS, with the active support and participation of city officials, in collaboration with our
state legislative delegation, over $100 million dollars has been secured in bond funding for
construction of a new court complex to be named in honor of former State Representative J.
Michael Ruane, and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate construction of the new court complex, there will need to be
a reconfiguration of the ramp system at the intersection of North and Federal Streets, and
WHEREAS, there are no reasonable viable alternative for alteration of the current traffic
patterns other than what is being proposed,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM
THAT THE COUNCIL ENDORSES AND SUPPORTS THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NEW COURT COMPLEX, AS WELL AS THE RECONFIGURATION OF THE RAMP
SYSTEM.
HOWEVER, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL RESPECTFULLY
REQUESTS THAT FURTHER DESIGN ENHANCEMENTS BE INCLUDED TO BETTER
ACCOMMODATE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL
AESTHETICS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS HISTORIC GATEWAY INTO DOWNTOWN
SALEM.
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#473 — BOND ORDER $4,956,254.00 SALEM HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION PROJECT
The following Bond Order, recommended by the Mayor, was received after the deadline of
Tuesday, noon. Councillor Prevey moved for suspension of the rules to bring the matter before the
City Council. It was so voted.
The matter of the Bond Order was adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0
nays, 1 absent. . Councillors Sosnowski, Sargent, Prevey, Pelletier, Lovely, O'Leary, O'Keefe,
Furey, Corchado and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Blair was
recorded as absent.
ORDERED: That the sum of Four Million Nine Hundred and Fifty-six Thousand, Two
Hundred and Fifty-four dollars ($4,956,254.00) be appropriated for the purpose of paying additional
costs for the Title 9 upgrades to the Salem High School, including the payment of all costs
incidental and related thereto and that to raise this appropriation the City Treasurer, with the
approval of the Mayor, is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of Four Million Nine Hundred and
Fifty-six Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty-four Dollars under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section
7, Clauses 3 and 3A and Chapter 70B of the Massachusetts General Laws, each as amended and
supplemented, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City
thereof.
Councillor Prevey requested and received unanimous consent to allow the Mayor to speak.
Councillor Prevey moved immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail.
Reconsideration was denied.
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#477 — LONG AND SHORT TERM WAYS TO HELP MERCHANTS ON THE MALL AND THE
MARKET PLACE
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Community and Economic Development meet to
discuss short term and long term ways to help merchants on the Mall and Market Place with
signage, lights and banners. And that representatives from the Police Department, Planning, SRA,
Design Review Board, Licensing, Beautification Committee and the Mayor's office be invited to
attend.
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#478 — SURVEY ON VAGRANCY, LOITERING AND PANHANDLING
Councillor Pelletier introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs survey other
Cities and States that have high tourism to research their ordinances on vagrancy, loitering and
panhandling (begging) in order to enhance our current ordinance, Chapter 24, Section 12 "Certain
types of Loitering Prohibited" and to draft an ordinance amendment relative to these issues. And/or
to adopt M.G.L. Chapter 272, Section 63 and 66, regarding begging and vagrancy respectively with
enhancements.
#479 — FINANCIAL REPORT
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Financial Report dated May 31, 2007 be received and placed on file.
#480 — (#424A) — ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC FINES
Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and
Finance. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation by roll call vote of 9
yeas, 1 nay, 1 absent. Councillors Sosnowski, Sargent, Prevey, Pelletier, O'Keefe, Lovely, Furey,
Corchado and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor O'Leary was recorded as
voting in the negative. Councillor Blair was recorded as absent.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the matter of
amending the Traffic Ordinance relative to Chapter 42, Article 1, Section 17A— Schedule of Fines
has considered said matter and would recommend adoption for first passage.
Councillor Prevey moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail.
Reconsideration was denied.
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#481 — (#424) - FEES FOR PARKING GARAGES AND CHURCH STREET LOT
Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and
Finance. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation. Councillor O'Leary was
recorded as opposed.
The Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the matter of
amending the Parking Garages and Church Street lot on days as specified, has considered said
matter and would recommend approval.
#482 — (#450) — EXTENDED HOUR OF OPERATION FOR GIOVANNI'S
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 extended hours of operation for Giovanni's Pizza, located at 44 Jefferson Avenue, for Thursday,
Friday and Saturday from 10.00 AM to 2.00 AM, has considered said matter and would
recommend that the request be granted for up to a six month trial period.
#483 — (#455—#459) — 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
Lester Campagna, 104 Flint St. #2, Lynn
Amsel Holohan, 4 Loring Ave., Salem
Rosemary Alice Wolf, 40 Bridge St., Salem
TAXI OPERATOR
Ramon Gomez, 36 Japonica St., Salem
Luis E. Roman, 8 Prince St., Salem
David Harding, 5 Summit St., Salem
Jose M. Castro, 129 Jackson St., #2, Lynn
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VEHICLE FOR HIRE
Witch City Rickshaw, 63 Jefferson Ave. (4 vehicles)
Operators: Chris Keefe, 3A Charles St., Newburport
Jeffrey Hattabapgh, 28 Pierce Ave., Hamilton
CityView Inc., 35 Eldon St., Boston (6 Trolleys)
Owner: Michael J. Thomas, 35 Eldon St., Boston
Operators: Eric Fraize, 41 Federal St., Salem
Mike Thomas, 35 Eldon St., Boston
Brian Donnelly, 300 Essex St., #6, Salem
Stephen Nadolna, 80 Marlborough Rd., Salem
#484 — FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
Councillor Prevey 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 the
Budget for Fiscal Year 2008, has considered said matter and would recommend that the following
orders be adopted.
#485 — MAYOR
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Mayor shall be as
follows-
Mayor
Personnel $235,220.00
Non Personnel Expenses $127,050.00
Total $362,270.00
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#486 — CITY COUNCIL
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the City Council shall be
as follows:
City Council
Personnel $119,700.00
Non Personnel Expenses $30,850.00
Total $150,550.00
#487 — CITY CLERK
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the City Clerk shall be as
follows-
City Clerk
Personnel $154,829.00
Non Personnel Expenses $6,550.00
Total $161,379.00
#488 — ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Elections and
Registration shall be as follows:
Elections & Registration
Personnel $172,420.00
Non Personnel Expenses $51,850.00
Total $224,270.00
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#489 -ASSESSOR
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Assessor shall be as
follows-
Assessing
Personnel $223,767.00
Non Personnel Expenses $34,000.00
Total $267,767.00
#490 — COLLECTOR
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Collector shall be as
follows-
Collector
Personnel $177,340.00
Non Personnel Expenses $17,625.00
Total $194,965.00
#491 — DATA PROCESSING
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Data Processing shall
be as follows:
Data Processing
Personnel $151,829.00
Non Personnel Expenses $17,516.00
Total $169,345.00
Fixed Costs $225,016.00
GIS $31,320.00
Non Personnel $25,000.00
$56,320.00
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#492 — FINANCE DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Finance Department
shall be as follows:
Finance Department
Personnel $220,398.00
Non Personnel Expenses $27,600.00
Total $247,998.00
#493 — PARKING DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Parking Department
shall be as follows:
Parking Department
Personnel $464,780.00
Non Personnel Expenses $148,200.00
Total $612,980.00
#494 — PURCHASING
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Purchasing
Department shall be as follows:
Purchasing Dept.
Personnel $97,378.00
Non Personnel Expenses $18,700.00
Total $116,078.00
Fixed Costs $62,393.00
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#495 — TREASURER
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Treasurer shall be as
follows-
Treasurer
Personnel $136,199.00
Non Personnel Expenses $53,550.00
Total $189,749.00
Debt Service $6,571,422.00
Short Term Debt. $578,933.00
Assessments
NSRS/Charter/Choice $1,656,821.00
Contributory Retirement
Personnel Services $7,521,529.00
Non Contributory Retirement $143,047.00
Medicare
Personnel Services $655,000.00
Municipal Insurance
Non Personnel Expenses $326,300.00
#496 — SOLICITOR
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Solicitor shall be as
follows-
Solicitor
Personnel $149,284.00
Non Personnel Expenses $91,000.00
Total $240,284.00
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#497 — HUMAN RESOURCES
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Human Resources
shall be as follows:
Human Resources
Personnel $200,438.00
Retirement Anticipation $194,488.00
Non Personnel Expenses $49,650.00
Total $444,576.00
Workmen's Comp-Personnel $305,000.00
Unemployment Comp-Personnel $260,000.00
Group Insurance-Personnel $10,275,797.00
GRAND TOTAL $10,275,797.00
#498 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Fire Department shall be as
follows-
Fire Department
Personnel $6,049,696.00
Non Personnel Expenses $406,407.00
Total $6,456,103.00
#499 — HARBORMASTER
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Harbormaster shall be
as follows:
Harbormaster
Personnel $204,332.00
Non Personnel Expenses $39,300.00
Total $243,632.00
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#500 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Police Department
shall be as follows:
Police Department
Personnel $7,070,002.00
Non Personnel Expenses $503,263.00
Total $7,573,265.00
#501 — ELECTRICAL DEPT.
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Electrical Department
shall be as follows:
Electrical Dept.
Personnel $252,935.00
Non Personnel Expenses $664,032.00
Total $916,967.00
#502 — BOARD OF HEALTH
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Health Department
shall be as follows:
Health Dept.
Personnel $362,571.00
Non Personnel Expenses $17,650.00
Total $380,221.00
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#503 — LICENSING
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Licensing shall be as
follows-
Licensing
Personnel $46,808.00
Non Personnel Expenses $1,540.00
Total $48,348.00
#504 — PUBLIC PROPERTY
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Public Property shall
be as follows:
Public Property
Board of Appeals
Personnel $3,000.00
Non Personnel Expenses $900.00
Total $3,900.00
Building Maintenance
Personnel $44,061.00
Non Personnel Expenses $129,660.00
Total $173,721.00
Public Property
Fixed Costs $508,500.00
Inspectional Services
Personnel $306,638.00
Non Personnel Expenses $15,000.00
Total $321,638.00
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#505 - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Planning Department
shall be as follows:
Planning Dept.
Conservation Commisstion
Personnel $22,569.00
Non Personnel Expenses $425.00
Total $22,994.00
Planning Board
Personnel $23,439.00
Non Personnel Expenses $3,500.00
Total $26,939.00
Planning Dept.
Personnel $184,193.00
Non Personnel Expenses $32,275.00
Total $216,468.00
Market & Tourist Commission
Non Personnel Expenses $73,000.00
Historical Commission
Personnel $6,958.00
Non Personnel Expenses $1,609.00
Total $8,567.00
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#506 — PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Public Services
Department shall be as follows:
Public Services
Personnel $1,437,494.00
Non Personnel Expenses $540,077.00
Total $1,977,571.00
Snow & Ice
Personnel $50,000.00
Non Personnel Expenses $344,560.00
Total $394,560.00
#507 — ENGINEERING
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Public Services/
Engineering shall be as follows:
Engineering
Personnel $76,225.00
Non Personnel Expenses $13,100.00
Total $89,325.00
#508 — COUNCIL ON AGING
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Council on Aging
shall be as follows:
Council on Aging
Personnel $276,791.00
Non Personnel Expenses $31,100.00
Total $307,891.00
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#509 — LIBRARY
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Library shall be as
follows-
Library
Personnel $805,711.00
Non Personnel Expenses $271,857.00
Total $1,077,568.00
#510 — RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Recreation and
Community Service shall be as follows:
Recreation
Personnel $326,168.00
Non Personnel Expenses $116,210.00
Total $442,378.00
Golf Course
Personnel $223,040.00
Non Personnel Expenses $94,850.00
Total $317,890.00
Witch House
Personnel $74,066.00
Non Personnel Expenses $63,280.00
Total $137,346.00
Winter Island
Personnel $94,076.00
Non Personnel Expenses $50,000.00
Total $144,076.00
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#511 —VETERANS SERVICES
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Veterans Services
shall be as follows:
Veterans Services
Personnel $68,678.00
Non Personnel Expenses $81,200.00
Total $149,878.00
#512 — SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the School Department
shall be as follows:
School Dept.
Personnel $31,577,910.00
Non Personnel Expenses $11,462,279.00
Total $43,040,189.00
#513 —WATER
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under WATER Enterprise Funds shall be as
fol lows:
Water Public Services
Personnel $251,151.00
Non Personnel Expenses $193,750.00
Total $444,901.00
Water Engineering
Personnel $149,456.00
Non Personnel Expenses $480,487.00
Total $639,943.00
Treasurer
Water Long Term Debt $227,626.00
Water Short Term Debt $173,655.00
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Salem/Beverly Water Board
Assessment $2,143,805.00
Total Water $3,619,930.00
#513A—WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
ORDERED: That the Water Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget,
recommended by the Mayor in the amount of$3,619,930.00 is hereby adopted by a roll call vote of
9 yeas, 1 nay, 1 absent. Councillors Sargent, Prevey, Pelletier, O'Leary, O'Keefe, Lovely, Furey,
Corchado and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sosnowski was recorded
as voting in the negative. Councillor Blair was recorded as absent.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the adopted fiscal year 2008 Water Enterprise
Fund Operating Budget be funded from water rates, state aid, and non-water revenues when the
fiscal year 2008 Water rate is set.
Councillor Pelletier moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail.
Reconsideration was denied.
#514 — SEWER
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under SEWER Enterprise Fund shall be as
follows-
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
Sewer Public Services
Personnel $238,751.00
Non Personnel Expenses $196,900.00
Total $435,651.00
Sewer- Engineer
Personnel $149,456.00
Non Personnel Expenses $195,425.00
Total $344,881.00
Sewer Assessment $5,603,209.00
Total Sewer Assessment $6,383,741.00
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#514A— SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
ORDERED: That the Sewer Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget,
recommended by the Mayor in the amount of$6,383,741.00 is hereby adopted by a roll call vote of
9 yeas, 1 nay, 1 absent. Councillors Sargent, Prevey, Pelletier, O'Leary, O'Keefe, Lovely, Furey,
Corchado and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sosnowski was recorded
as voting in the negative. Councillor Blair was recorded as absent.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the adopted fiscal year 2008 Water Enterprise
Fund Operating Budget be funded from sewer rates, state aid, and non-sewer revenues when the
fiscal year 2008 Sewer rate is set.
Councillor Prevey moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail.
Reconsideration was denied.
#515 — TRASH
ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations under Trash Enterprise Funds shall be as
fol lows:
Trash Enterprise
Personnel $55,232.00
Non Personnel Expenses $3,169,954.00
Total $3,225,186.00
Adopted by roll call vote of 7 yeas, 3 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Sargent, Prevey, Pelletier,
O'Keefe, Furey, Corchado and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors
Sosnowski, O'Leary and Lovely were recorded as voting in the negative. Councillor Blair was
recorded as absent.
Councillor Prevey moved immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail.
Reconsideration was denied.
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#516 — FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
ORDERED: That the aggregate Fiscal Year 2008 operating budget, recommended by the
Mayor in the amount of$110,301,581.00, is hereby adopted in the amount of$110,301,581.00 by
a roll call vote of 8 yeas, 2 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Sargent, Prevey, Pelletier, O'Keefe, Lovely,
Furey, Corchado and Veno were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Sosnowski and
O'Leary were recorded as voting in the negative. Councillor Blair was recorded as absent.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the adopted Fiscal Year 2008 operating budget be funded
from property taxes, state aid, and non-property tax revenues when the Fiscal Year 2008 tax rate is
set.
Councillor Pelletier moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail.
Reconsideration was denied.
#517 — PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION ZONING CLARK AVENUE
A recommendation from the Salem Planning Board regarding the rezoning of 8 parcels on
Clark Avenue from Industrial to R-1 was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and
Legal Affairs.
#518 — POLE LOCATION ON MASON STREET
A hearing was ordered for July 12, 2007 on the petition of Verizon and Mass. Electric for a
Pole location on Mason Street.
#519 — POLE LOCATION ON VICTORY ROAD
A hearing was ordered for July 12, 2007 on the petition of Verizon and Mass. Electric for a
Pole location on Victory Road.
#520 — ROAD RACE
A request from Salem State College to hold a road race and fun walk on Saturday, October
13, 2007, at 9.00 A.M. was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs.
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#521 —#522 - BLOCK PARTY
The requests for a block party permit on Maples Street for September 1, 2007 and
Harrington Court on June 30, 2007 was granted.
#523 -#527— LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses
and Legal Affairs.
PUBLIC GUIDE Amanda Brown, 7 Curtis Street, Salem
Joan Pagliuca, 31 Winthrop Street, Dedham
TAG DAY German American Exchange Program, July 14 & Oct. 17, 2007
TAXI OPERATOR Pedro Neves, 54 Tremont St., Salem
John Gaff, 121 Marianne St., Lynn
Steven Clocher, 8 Seymour Ave., Lynn
Bienvenido Viscioso-Gil, 83 Congress St., Salem
VEHICLE FOR HIRE
(OPERATORS ONLY) Witch City Rickshaw, 63 Jefferson Ave., Salem (Pedicab)
Corey James Hodges, 63 Market St., Amesbury
Lovell Curtis, 11 Market St., Newburyport
Michael Slavin, 36 Sherwood Ave., Danvers
Haralambos Nash, 180 Lowell St., Peabody
Daniel M. O'Brien, 5A Charles St., Newburport
Derek Deboisbriand, 12 Fairst St., Newburyport
Carolyn Purdy, 4 East St. #2, Danvers
Mark Morin, 21 Independent St., Newburyport
Jacob Hensley, 31 Pierce Rd., Salem
Zack Thompson, 95 Lawrence St., Salem
Joe Rhodes, 38 Buffum St., Salem
David Thomas, 56 Margin St., Salem
Steven Fallette, 9 Collins St., Salem
Joseph Cannella, 431A Cabot St., Beverly
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#528 — DRAINLAYER/CONTRACT OPERATOR
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator License application was granted.
AK & K Construction, LLP, 27 Kondelin Rd., Gloucester
#529 -#530 — CLAIMS
The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal
Affai rs.
Daniel Macione, 1 Lee St., Peabody
John Raynes, 3 Peter Road, Salem
#531 -#532 — BONDS
The following bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal
Affairs and returned approved.
DRAINLAYER AK & K Construction, LLP, 27 Kondelin Road., Gloucester
SIGN Slesar Brothers Brewing Co., Inc., DBA Salem Beer Works
278 Derby Street, Salem
(#428) — SECOND PASSAGE — ORDINANCE AMENDING COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
The matter of second and final passage of an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2-
926, Commission on Disabilities to increase membership, was then taken up. The Ordinance was
adopted for second and final passage.
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(#431) - SECOND PASSAGE — ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC PARKING METER ZONES
The matter of second and final passage of an ordinance amending Ch. 42, Sec. 56, Parking
Meter Zones Established, Lafayette Street, was then taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for
second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor O'Keefe the meeting adjourned at 11.00 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK