MINUTES - Regular - 7/19/2012
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JULY 19, 2012
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
“Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. Chapter 39 §23B, and
City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.”
A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, July 19,
2012 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was
posted on July 13, 2012 at 10:32 A.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
Councillor Prevey arrived at 7:10 P.M. all other Councillors present.
Council President Lovely presided.
Councillor Furey moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It
was so Voted.
President Lovely requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
1. James Tradwell – 36 Felt Street – Resolution for MBTA
2. Teasie Riley Goggin – 9 Wisteria St. – Resolution for MBTA
#465 – (#395) HEATING FOR POLE LOCATIONS FOR EXTENET SYSTEMS, INC.
ORDER: Extenet Systems to install poles on Ward, Lafayette and Congress Streets
Appearing in favor:
A representative of Extenet Systems who explained it was for fiber-optics on existing poles.
Councillor McCarthy asked if this equipment would make any noise.
Company representative stated there is a small fan at the top but no noise.
Councillor Turiel questioned if they are similar units as the ones they have at the Cape.
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Company representative stated yes but have a shorter antenna.
Councillor Turiel asked if Extenet currently have carriers?
Company representative state Metro PCS and have availability to add on.
Councillor O’Keefe asked if this was the first location.
Company representative stated yes it’s near Wendy’s
Councillor O’Keefe asked if there would be noise?
Representative stated no they are up high and silent
Councillor Sosnowski asked if Extenet is working with the City Electrician.
Representative stated yes the Building Inspector and Electrician.
Polly Wilbert resident of 7 Cedar St. made comment regarding the double poles and asked if the
City is working with National Grid to take them down.
There was no one recorded as opposed.
Councillor McCarthy moved the hearing be closed. It was so voted.
Councillor McCarthy moved approval. It was so voted.
(#396) – HEARING FOR AL PRIME ENERGY CONSULTANTS EXTENDED HOURS OF
OPERATION (PRIME GAS STATION)
A hearing on the request from Attorney Atkins for AL Prime Energy Consultants for extended hours
of operation for Prime Gas Station for twenty-four hours, seven days a week.
Appearing in favor:
Attorney Atkins representative for Prime Gas stated that the project began because of a Committee
meeting in Council regarding problems with traffic. The property next door to the gas station is now
owned by AL Prime Energy Consultants and is developing a plan for both parcels. We met with the
planning department and neighbors to come up with the current plan. There will be 3 pump stations
with two businesses only. Currently there are 4 businesses. The neighbors added quite a bit to this
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plan such as trees, placement of tank and venting. Currently the hours of operation are 6:00 AM to
10:00 PM. The reason is for security. The lighting fixtures face down only.
Ex- City Councillor Lucy Corchado stated they could go with a trial period to see how things go.
Appearing in opposition:
Polly Wilbert – 7 Cedar Street stated that she lives diagonally across from the gas station and can
see the station from her living room window. In the summer when windows are open the noise level
is unbelievable. This is a dense area. The gas station closes at 9:00 PM and the convenient store
closes at 11:00 PM this is not an area conducive to 24 hour opening. There are children living in
the area who need sleep.
Jane Gammon – 160 Lafayette Street, lives directly across from the gas station. There is no reason
to be open 24 hours it will not be safe.
Lorna Eaves – 4 Harrison Avenue, owner of 12 Harrison Avenue she stated that in the property
there are 10 children and the current late night issues are enough.
Linda Lock – 1 Pickering Street owner of 7 Palmer Street across from the station and also 13-15
Palmer Street. There is a petition from the neighborhood to stop and are against this project. Her
tenants are not in favor of this project.
Teasie Riley Goggin – 9 Wisteria Street questioned how this station went from a Mom and Pop
business to a large franchise.
Pam Anderson – 86 Lafayette Street owned by her stated she doesn’t live here, but noise is a
problem. For security you don’t need to be open that late.
Attorney Atkins stated that he is sensitive to the comments but that currently there are 4
businesses there and 1 with a liquor license. This is decreasing the commercial entity this company
reacts to any problems.
Councillor McCarthy moved that the hearing be closed. It was so voted.
Councillor McCarthy moved to deny the request. It was denied by a roll call vote of 9 yeas, 2 nays,
0 absent. Councillors Carr, McCarthy, Prevey, Ryan, Sargent, Siegel, Sosnowski, Turiel and Lovely
were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Furey and O’Keefe were recorded as voting
in the negative.
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(#397) – HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR INCREASE OF INFLAMMABLE LICENSE AT 175
LAFAYETTE STREET (PRIME GAS STATION)
A hearing on the request from Attorney Atkins for AL Prime Energy Consultants for increase of
inflammable license for a total of 40,000 gallons at 175 Lafayette Street Prime Gas Station
Appearing in favor:
Attorney George Atkins requested the increase in gallonage for fewer deliveries which will reduce
the deliveries in half.
Councillor O’Keefe stated that it is dangerous currently at this station there are no fire extinguishing
system he supports this project.
Chief David Cody of the Fire Department stated from the Fire Department’s standpoint they have
no problem with this project there are new double walled tanks and this is always a good thing.
Appearing in opposition:
Linda Locke state she is opposed.
Councillor McCarthy moved that the hearing be closed. It was so voted.
Councillor McCarthy moved approval. It was approved by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 1 nay, 0
absent. Councillors Carr, Furey, McCarthy, O’Keefe, Prevey, Ryan, Sargent, Siegel, Sosnowski,
Turiel and Lovely were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Sargent was recorded as
voting in the negative.
Councillor McCarthy moved immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail.
Reconsideration was denied.
(#404) – APPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA H. DONAHUE TO THE CEMETERY COMMISSION
Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appointment of Patricia H. Donahue to serve on the
Cemetery Commission with a term to expire on February 1, 2013, was confirmed by unanimous roll
call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Carr, Furey, McCarthy, O’Keefe, Prevey, Ryan,
Sargent, Siegel, Sosnowski, Turiel and Lovely were recorded as voting in the affirmative.
Councillor Prevey requested and received unanimous consent for suspension of the rules to allow
Ms. Donahue to speak.
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#466 – REAPPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
The Mayor’s reappointment of the following Department Heads with the following terms to
expire was confirmed by unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Carr,
Furey, McCarthy, O’Keefe, Prevey, Ryan, Sargent, Siegel, Sosnowski, Turiel and Lovely were
recorded as voting in the affirmative.
Doug Bollen, Dir. of Recreation & Community Services Term to Expire: January 31, 2014
Nina Bridgman, Assistant Finance Director Term to Expire: January 31, 2014
Lisa Cammarata, Dir. of Human Resources Term to Expire: January 31, 2014
Lynn Goonin Duncan, Dir. of Planning & Comm. Dev. Term to Expire: January 31, 2014
John Giardi, City Electrician Term to Expire: January 31, 2014
James Hacker, Executive Parking Director Term to Expire: January 31, 2014
Deborah Jackson, Director of Assessing Term to Expire: January 31, 2013
David Knowlton, City Engineer Term to Expire: January 31, 2014
Richard Rennard, Dir. of Public Services Term to Expire: January 31, 2014
Thomas St. Pierre, Dir. of Inspectional Services Term to Expire: January 31, 2014
Richard Viscay, Dir. of Finance/Auditor Term to Expire: January 31, 2014
Kathy Winn, Asst. Planning Dir. Term to Expire: January 31, 2014
#467 – APPROPRIATION FROM RETIREMENT STABILIZATION FUND FOR VACATION/SICK
LEAVE BUYBACK
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the
rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty-Seven Three Hundred and Thirty Dollars and Thirty-Eight
Cents ($67,330.38) is hereby appropriated in the “Retirement Stabilization Fund Vacation/Sick
Leave Buyback” account to be expended for the retirement buyback as listed below in accordance
with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Andre Ouellette Police Dept. 55,782.55
Deborah Linskey School 11,547.83
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#468 - APPROPRIATION FROM RETIREMENT STABILIZATION FUND FOR VACATION/SICK
LEAVE BUYBACK
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the
rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Four Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand, Eight Hundred and
Thirty-Five Dollars and Sixty-Cents ($497,835.60) is hereby appropriated in the “Retirement
Stabilization Fund Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account to be expended for the retirement
buyback for the individuals in the Departments listed below in accordance with the
recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Laurie Benton School Dept. $26,782.40
Dolores Cagney School Dept. $26,782.40
Stephen Choate School Dept. $13,391.20
Ellen Dufour School Dept. $30,479.20
Kim Erps School Dept. $29,843.20
Marsha Feffer School Dept. $29,843.20
Holly Feman School Dept. $29,843.20
Nancy Fitzgerald School Dept. $30,116.00
Gail Garrett School Dept. $29,321.00
Donna Hale School Dept. $28,602.40
Karen Hamilton School Dept. $28,024.00
Martha Hogan School Dept. $32,977.60
Janice Kalp School Dept. $29,782.40
Asya Levin School Dept. $29,182.40
William Mardney School Dept. $34,336.80
David Neville School Dept. $26,782.40
Cherly Saltzman School Dept. $27,444.80
Emily Sherman School Dept. $14,301.00
Total $497,835.60
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#469 – APPROPRIATION TO ENGINEERING – SEWER IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the
rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) is hereby
appropriated from the “Retained Earnings – Sewer Fund” account to the “Engineering – Sewer
System Improvement Program” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the
Mayor.
#470 – APPROPRIATION TO SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the
rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Sixty-Five Thousand, Three Hundred and
Twenty-One Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($165,321.95) is hereby appropriated from “Fund
Balance – Free Cash” account to the following Special Revenue funds. The amount of free cash to
be transferred is the 6/30/12 remaining balance of the certified free cash in accordance with the
recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Stabilization Fund 55,321.95
CIP Fund 55,000.00
Retirement Stabilization Fund 55,000.00
Total $165,321.95
#471 – APPROPRIATION TO POLICE DEPT. – FULL TIME SALARIES
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the
rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Seventy-One Thousand, Six Hundred and Sixteen Dollars and
Five Cents ($71,616.05) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance – Free Cash” account to
the “Police – Full Time Salaries” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the
Mayor.
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#472 – APPROPRIATION TO REPAIR DAMAGED DRAINS AT MUSEUM PLACE GARAGE
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted under suspension of the
rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($7,400.00) is hereby
appropriated within the “Capital Outlay – Renovations & Repairs” account to be expended for the
repair of broken drains at Museum Place Garage for the Parking Department in accordance with
the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#473 – TRANSFER TO SEVERAL ACCOUNTS TO FUND SHORFALLS IN LINE ITEMS
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred and
Ninety-Three Dollars and Forty-Five Cents ($197,593.45) is hereby transferred within the accounts
listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Department From To Amount
City Council Office Supplies Salem-FT .48
Solicitor Legal Services Overtime 411.20
Treasurer Pensions Non-contrib Pensions Contrib 8,801.81
Treasurer NSRS Medicare 26,895.00
Treasurer Pensions Non-Contrib Medicare 9,200.00
Treasurer Municipal Insurance Medicare 48,000.00
Treasurer Medical Insurance Int Other Short Term 20,000.00
Treasurer Medical Insurance Prof fees 15,000.00
Veterans Salaries –FT Veterans Benefits 5,284.96
Veterans Medical Insurance Veterans Benefits 5,000.00
HR Unemployment WC Medical 5,000.00
Pub Property Unemployment Annex Taxes 8,000.00
DPW Salaries FT Contracted Serv. 11,000.00
Parking Salaries PT Bldg Equip Maint 10,000.00
Treasurer Medical Insurance Credit Card Fees 25,000.00
Total $197,593.45
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#474 – TRANSFER TO HEALTH INSURANCE TRUST FUND
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Two Thousand, Two Hundred and Ten
Dollars ($102,210.00) is hereby transferred from the “HR Group Insurance Health Reimbursement”
account to “Health Insurance Trust Fund” account as per the agreement with the Public Employee
Committee in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#475 – ACCEPT DONATION FOR POLICE DEPT. SUMMER CAMP FUND
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.
ORDERED: To accept donations listed below in the amount of Fourteen Thousand Dollars
($14,000.00). These funds will be deposited into the Salem Police Department Summer Camp
Fund as listed in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Mass Eastern District Attorney 7,000.00
Rotary of Marblehead Harbor 1,000.00
Essex Lodge A.F. & A.M. 1,000.00
Town of Danvers/Daversbank 2,500.00
Saugus Police/Waste Mgmt 2,500.00
Total $14,000.00
#476 – ACCEPT DONATION FOR SPLAINE PARK
The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was adopted.
ORDERED: To accept donation from residents Stanley Szwartz and Jacqueline Washburn
in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,500.00) to be used for stone dust perimeter on walking
path at Splaine Park. These funds will be deposited into the Splaine Park Fund donation line in
accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
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#477 – WATER AND SEWER RATES
The following Order recommended by the Mayor.
ORDERED: That the following rates with effective dates for Sewer and Water be adopted in
accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor
That effective July 1, 2012, Sewer Rates be increased by 4%
That effective July 1, 2013, Sewer Rates be increased by 4%
That effective July 1, 2014, Sewer Rates be increased by 4%
That effective July 1, 2012, Water Rates be increased by 9%
That effective July 1, 2013, Water Rates be increased by 4%
That effective July 1, 2014, Water Rates be increased by 4%
Councillor O’Keefe assumed the Chair.
Councillor Lovely stated she has never voted on multiple years for water & sewer rates.
Councillor Lovely resumed the Chair.
Councillor Turiel amended to take up only this years rates. Seconded by Councillor Ryan.
ORDERED: That the following rates with effective dates for Sewer and Water be adopted in
accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor
That effective July 1, 2012, Sewer Rates be increased by 4%
That effective July 1, 2012, Water Rates be increased by 9%
Councillor McCarthy moved adoption for Fiscal Year 2013 rates only. Adopted by roll call vote of 7
yeas, 4 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Carr, Furey, McCarthy, Ryan, Sargent, Turiel and Lovely were
recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors O’Keefe, Prevey, Siegel and Sosnowski were
recorded as voting in the negative.
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#478 – NO TURN ON RED ORNE STREET AT NORTH STREET
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: Orne Street at North Street remove “No Turn on Red” sign and replace with
“Turning Traffic Must Yield to Pedestrians” (r10-15) sign, for a trial period of up to sixty 60 days.
#479 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, HANDICAPPED ZONE, REPEAL HATHORNE STREET
Councillor Siegel introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage.
In the year two thousand and twelve
An Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to traffic, Chapter 42 Section 50B,
Handicapped Zones, Limited Time
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Repeal Hathorne Street in front of #80-82 for a distance of twenty (20) feet,
“Handicap Parking, Tow Zone”.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#480 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, HANDICAPPED ZONE, BEACH AVENUE
Councillor McCarthy introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first
passage.
In the year two thousand and twelve
An Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to traffic, Chapter 42 Section 50B,
Handicapped Zones, Limited Time
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Beach Avenue in front of #23 for a distance of twenty (20) feet, “Handicap
Parking, Tow Zone”.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
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#481 – ELECTION ORDER
Councillor O’Keefe 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 Thursday, September 6, 2012 for the
purpose of casting votes in the State Election for the candidates of political parties for the following offices:
SENATOR IN CONGRESS ……………………...FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS…………….SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
COUNCILLOR………………………………………FIFTH DISTRICT
SENATOR IN GENRAL COURT………………….SECOND ESSEX DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT……..SEVENTH ESSEX DISTRICT
REGISTER OF DEEDS …………………………...ESSEX COUNTY
CLERK OF COURTS ………………………...…....ESSEX COUNTY
FURTHER ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for
said voting:
WARD ONE
Precinct One & Two Bentley School, Memorial Drive
WARD TWO
Precinct One & Two St. Johns Church, St. Peter’s Street
WARD THREE
Precinct One & Two Salem High School Auditorium, 77 Willson St.
WARD FOUR
Precinct One & Two Witchcraft Heights School Gymnasium,
1 Frederick St.
WARD FIVE
Precinct One Temple Shalom, 287 Lafayette Street
Precinct Two Community Room, Pioneer Terrace
WARD SIX
Precinct One Bates School, Liberty Hill Avenue
Precinct Two Mack Park, Tremont Street
WARD SEVEN
Precinct One & Two Salem State Enterprise Ctr., 121Loring Ave.
FURTHER ORDERED: That the polls for said voting 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.
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#482 – COMPREHENSIVE PARKING PLAN
Councillor Sosnowski introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with
Committee of the Whole meet to discuss amending the traffic ordinances relative to the
Comprehensive Downtown Parking Plan and discuss the various issues surrounding this new plan.
#483 – PARKING REVENUE COLLECTED BE APPLIED TO TAX LEVY
Councillor Prevey introduced the following Order, which was adopted.
ORDERED: That the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with committee of
the Whole meet to examine the possibility of requiring that any additional parking revenue
generated by the new parking plan in excess of that collected in Fiscal Year 2012 will be applied
specifically against the tax levy in Fiscal Year 2013 and in all subsequent years there after. Invited:
Budget Analyst, Finance Director, Parking Director and Mayor or her representative.
#484 – (#455 – #457) GRANTING LICENSES
Councillor Sosnowski 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
granting certain licenses, has considered said matter and would recommend that the following
licenses be granted
PUBLIC GUIDE Sydney Drayton, 32 Forrester St., Salem
Jeffery S. Koppe, 51 Lafayette St., #609, Salem
Peter J. Quinn, 12 Summer St. Salem
TAG DAY Salem High School Cross Country, Sept. 23, 2012
Salem High School Cross Crountry, Oct. 13, 2012
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#485 – (#361 & #402) HEARING REQUEST FOR THOMAS VALLOR
Councillor Sosnowski 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 hearing on a public guide licenses for Thomas Vallor has considered said matter and would
recommend approval.
#486 – (#380) REPEALING A ZONING ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT IN A BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT
Councillor Sosnowski offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances,
Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the
report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the
Whole to whom was referred the matter of repealing a zoning ordinance relative to Article VII, Sec.
7-15 Planned Unit Development in a Business Park District, has considered said matter and would
recommend that the Council move to schedule a joint public hearing with Planning Board to
discuss this ordinance.
#487 – (#411) MBTA RESOLUTION FOR WAIVER OF ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
Councillor Ryan offered the following report for the Committee on Community & Economic
Development co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and
adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Community & Economic Development co-posted with the Committee of
the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Resolution to support the MBTA’s request for
waiver of submittal of Environmental Impact Report, has considered said matter and would
recommend that the matter remain in Committee.
#488 – (#254) REMOVAL OF NO LEFT TURN ON FRANKLIN STREET
Councillor Prevey 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 the “No Left Turn Sign to be removed on Franklin Street at North Street” has considered said
matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee.
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#489 – (#151) SECURITY CAMERAS AT PLAYGROUNDS
Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety
and Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and
adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with the Committee of
the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Security Cameras at Playgrounds, has considered
said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee and that a subcommittee
be formed including Councillor Turiel, Councillor Siegel, Sgt. King and Doug Bollen to look into the
types and cost of cameras and that the subcommittee report back to the Committee on Public
Health, Safety and Evironment.
#490 – (#293) DOUBLE POLE ISSUES
Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety
and Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and
adopt the recommendation.
Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with the Committee of the
Whole to whom was referred the matter of Double Pole Issues, has considered said matter and
would recommend that the matter remain in committee and that the Solicitor draft an ordinance
prohibiting double poles and report back to the committee.
#491- (#293) STREET OPENING ISSUES
Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety
and Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and
adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with the Committee of
the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Street Opening Issues, has considered said matter
and would recommend that the matter remain in committee and that the petition process of
opening streets be reviewed.
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#492 – (#410) PEM TO OBSTRUCT PORTION OF ESSEX ST. FOR EXPANSION PROJECT
Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety
and Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and
adopt the recommendation.
The Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with the Committee of
the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the authorizing the Peabody Essex Museum to
obstruct a portion of Essex Street for their expansion project, has considered said matter and
would recommend approval.
#493 – CPA TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT
Councillor Lovely offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to
accept the report and adopt the recommendation.
The Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the possibility of placing
the Community Preservation Act on the November ballot, has considered said matter and would
recommend that the matter remain in committee and that the Solicitor draft the ballot language.
#494 – PETITION FROM NATIONAL GRID FOR CONDUIT ON CHESTNUT STREET
A hearing was ordered for September 13, 2012 on the petition from National Grid to install a
conduit on Chestnut Street.
#495 – REQUEST FOR NAMING OF STREETS IN NEW SUBDIVISION
A petition from Attorney George Atkins on behalf of Bartlett and Steadman to name certain
streets in a new subdivision located off Dell Street in Ward Four. The City Council adopted the
following new street names, Martin Lane, Nurse Way and Good Circle.
#496 – BLOCK PARTY
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A request from residents of Chandler Road to hold a block party on August 11, 2012 from
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11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a rain date of August 12, 2012, was granted.
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#497 – BLOCK PARTY
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A request from residents of Fowler/N. Pine Street to hold a block party on August 18, 2012
from 2:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. with a rain date of September 8, 2012, was granted.
#498 – BLOCK PARTY
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A request from residents of Forrester Street to hold a block party on September 8, 2012
from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a rain date of September 9, 2012, was granted.
#499 – #504 LICENSES GRANTED
The following license applications were granted.
PUBLIC GUIDE Kevin Gutowski, 28 Ellerton St. #1, Revere
Emily Reardon, 93 Linden St., Salem
Kevin Stirnweis, 26 Ruby Ave., Marblehead
Anna MacInnis, 5 Daly St., Worcester
Sarah Carter, 277 Lafayette St. #2, Salem
Edward Gannon Jr., 262 Weaver Hill Rd., W. Greenwich, RI
Joseph Ferry, 262 Weaver Hill Rd., W. Greenwich, RI
Michael Blunt, 62 Birch St., Unionville, CT
Phylicia George, 2 Hosmer Ave., Salem
Jenna Lourenco, 25 Addison St., Arlington
SECOND HAND VALUABLE 24/7 Coin & Jewelry, 140 Derby St., Salem
Once & Again Too, 117 Bridge St., Salem
TAG DAY S.H.S. Girls Soccer, September 9, 2012 & October 21, 2012
TAXI CAB Salem Taxi, 27 Congress St., Salem (3)
Landjet Inc., 215 Salem St., Woburn (2)
TAXI OPERATORS Scott Payne, 217 Winn St., Woburn
James Finney, 215 Salem St., Woburn
Ashley Marchesi, 7 Everett Ave., Wilmington
Michael Marshall, 19 Eastern Ave., Gloucester
Israel Pool, 14 Harrison Ave, Salem
Rafael Franco-Rosario, 9 Whitaker Way, Beverly
Rudis Rosa, 260 Washington St., Salem
Licenses continued:
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CITY OF SALEM
JULY 19, 2012
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VEHICLE FOR HIRE Helen Jaworski, 81 Ocean Ave., Salem
OPERATORS ONLY Sheila Marshall, 1 Dahlia Ave., Peabody
#505 – PUBLIC GUIDE
The following Public Guide license was denied.
Garrison C. Bond, 6 Clarkwood St., Mattapan
#506 - #507 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR
The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator license applications were granted.
KCC Excavation, LLC., 668 Main St., Wilmington
P.A. Fiore Construction, 183 Hart St., Beverly
#508 - #510 CLAIMS
The following claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal
Affairs.
Krystal Ayotte, 9-H Merrimac Way, Tyngsboro
Brad Papalardo, 141 Washington St. #2, Salem
Susan Stehfest, 6 Boardman St., Salem
#511 - #512 BONDS
The following Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal
Affairs and returned approved.
DRAINLAYER KCC Excavation, LLC., 668 Main St., Wilmington
SIGN Howling Wolf Taqueria, 76 Lafayette St., Salem
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CITY OF SALEM
JULY 19, 2012
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
(#408) – SECOND PASSAGE OF REFUNDING BOND
The matter of second and final passage of a Bond Order for refunding of outstanding bonds
related to prior school construction was taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final
passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. Councillors Carr, Furey,
McCarthy, O’Keefe, Prevey, Ryan, Sargent, Siegel, Sosnowski, Turiel and Lovely were recorded
as voting in the affirmative.
(#415A) SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE AMENDING PUBLIC GUIDES
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Public Guide Licenses
Ch. 40, Sec. 27-31 was taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
(#415B) SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE AMENDING FEES
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Fees Ch. 14, Sec. 38
related to Public Guide was taken up. The Ordinance was adopted for second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor O’Keefe the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK