MINUTES - Regular - 6/27/2013
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“Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. Chapter 30A ss. 18-25, and
City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.”
A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, June 27,
2013 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was
posted on June 20, 2013 at 6:55 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
Councillor Furey was recorded as absent.
Council President Ryan presided.
Councillor Legault moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting.
It was so voted.
President Ryan requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
1. Teasie Riley-Goggin – 9 Wisteria Street – two topics first the C.I.P., second the Ordinance
for skate boarding.
(#403)- APPOINTMENT OF OLLE DUIJVESTEIJN TO THE CABLE TELEVISION &
TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION
Held from the last meeting, the Mayor’s appointment of Olle Duijvesteijn to serve as a
member of the Cable Television and Technology Commission, as the information technology
professional designee, with a term to expire on December 31, 2013, was confirmed by a roll call
vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey,
McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative, Councillor
Furey was recorded as absent.
Councillor Sosnowski received unanimous consent for suspension of the rules to allow Mr.
Duijvesteijn to speak.
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(#404) – APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM SIMONS TO THE THE CABLE TELEVISION &
TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION
Held from the last meeting, the Mayor’s appointment of William Simons to serve as a
member of the Cable Television and Technology Commission with a term to expire on December
31, 2013, was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel,
Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Carr and Ryan were recorded as
voting in the affirmative, Councillor Furey was recorded as absent.
Councillor Prevey received unanimous consent for suspension of the rules to allow Mr. Simons to
speak.
#443 – APPOINTMENT OF SURJIT “RISHI” NANDI TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK
FORCE
The Mayor’s appointment of Surajit “Rishi” Nandi, 7 Crombie St., Salem, to the Renewable
Energy Task Force with a term to expire on June 27, 2016 was held until the next meeting of July
18, 2013 under the rules.
#444 – APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL PAUL MARSILLE TO THE PARKING BOARD
The Mayor’s appointment of Atty. Michael Paul Marsille, 60 Buffum St., Salem, to the
Parking Board with a term to expire on June 27, 2014, was held until the next meeting of July 18,
2013 under the rules.
#445 – APPOINTMENT OF DR. SHAMA ALAM TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH
The Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Shama Alam, 190 Bridge St. Salem, to the Board of Health
with a term to expire on June 27, 2016 was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a roll call
vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey,
McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative, Councillor
Furey was recorded as absent.
Councillor Prevey received unanimous consent for suspension of the rules to allow Dr. Alam to
speak.
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#446 – APPOINTMENT OF J. MICHEAL SULLIVAN TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
The Mayor’s appointment, on behalf of the SRA, of J. Michael Sullivan, 10 Lee St., Salem,
to the Design Review Board with a term to expire on June 11, 2016 was held under the rules until
the next meeting of July 18, 2013.
#447 – APPROPRIATION TO CEMETERY – BURIAL ACCOUNT
The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the
rules.
ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred and Forty Dollars ($4,440.00) is
hereby appropriated from the ““Receipts Reserved – Sale of Vaults” account to “Cemetery – Burial”
account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
#448 – ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
The following Ordinance recommended by the Mayor was adopted for first passage was
adopted for first passage and referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal
Affairs.
In the year two thousand and thirteen
An Ordinance relative to temporary signs in the month of October
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 4, Article II. – Signs and Billboards Sec. 4-51 (a) On-premises signs in
nonresidential districts is hereby amended by inserting the phrase “except the month of October,
when such signs advertising special sales or events may remain until October 31”, immediately
following the phrase “15 days” as it appears in sub-paragraph (6).
Section 2. Chapter 4, Article II. – Signs and Billboards Sec. 4-51 (a) On-premises signs in
non residential districts is herey further amended by adding the following new sub-section:
“(10) Temporary event banners constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard or other
light material intended to be displayed for a limited period of time and promoting an event held in a
building or structure may be attached to the building or structure provided:
a. the maximum area of the temporary banner shall not exceed thirty-six square feet;
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b. the vertical dimension of the banner shall not exceed four feet;
c. the width of the banner shall not exceed sixty percent of the building or structure;
d. the banner shall not extend above the top of the building eave line or parapet wall of the
building;
e. the banner shall not block any window or doorway and shall be at least six feet above any
doorway;
f. the banner shall advertise an event to be held within a building or structure that does not
have an exterior window;
g. the banner display period is limited to the month of October; and
h. only one banner is displayed during the month of October.
Such banners shall not require a permit.”
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#449 – ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND
AUTHORITIES
The following Ordinance recommended by the Mayor was adopted for first passage and
referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of
the Whole.
In the year two thousand and thirteen
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Boards, Commissions, Committees and
Authorities.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 2 Division 1 – Administration, Article IV – Boards, Commissions,
Committees and Authorities is hereby amended by adding the following:
“Sec. 2-626 – Appointment to Municipal boards: Reappointment Requirement. The Mayor
shall submit to the City Council, within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the expiration
of the term of office of any member of a municipal board whose appointment is subject to
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confirmation by the City Council, a letter of reappointment for the municipal board member
or a replacement appointee. Any municipal board member whose appointment has not been
filed with the office of the City Clerk within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the
expiration of his or her term shall cease to be a member of the municipal board as his or her
term shall have expired unless a waiver of this section is granted by the City Council.”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#450 – ORDINANCE REPEALING AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO SKATEBOARDING
The following Ordinance recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on
Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of the Whole.
In the year two thousand and thirteen
An Ordinance relative to skateboarding
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Section 24-7 - Skateboarding of Chapter 24 – Offenses and Miscellaneous
Provisions which provides that “it shall be unlawful for any person to play at skateboarding in
any street or sidewalk within the city limits” is hereby repealed.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#451 – ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO SKATEBOARDS ON STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
The following Ordinance recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on
Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of the Whole.
In the year two thousand and thirteen
An Ordinance relative to Skateboards on Streets and Sidewalks
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. – (1) Chapter 42, Article 1. Section 1. – Definitions is hereby amended by adding
a new definition as follows:
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“Skateboard. A vehicle propelled by human power and gravity consisting of material or
portion of material formed in a thin firm sheet with wheels attached to the underside.”
(2) Chapter 42 is hereby further amended by adding a new section as follows:
“Section 43B. – Use of Skateboards on Streets and Sidewalks.
A. Sidewalk Use Prohibited. No person shall use, and no parent or guardian of a minor
shall knowingly permit a minor to use any skateboard or other manually – propelled
wheeled vehicle, collectively referred to as skateboards herein, on any public sidewalk or
on any publicly or privately owned property on which signs have been posted prohibiting
the use of such skateboards on such property.
B. Helmet Required. Any person 16 years of age or younger operating a skateboard or
riding as a passenger on any such skateboard on a public way, bicycle path or on any
other public right-of-way shall wear a helmet. Such helmet shall fit the person’s head and
be secured by straps at all times while operating or riding upon a skateboard.
C. Street Use Prohibited – Limited. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in
skateboarding or ride upon, or propel any skateboard upon the following streets within
the City of Salem:
1. Essex Street Mall, between New Liberty and Washington Street
2. Highland Avenue
D. Operation.
1. A person engaged in skateboarding shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian
and may not overtake or pass a pedestrian while riding upon or propelling the
skateboard and shall pass or overtake pedestrian on foot, or wait until the
pedestrian passes, prior to remount the skateboard.
2. No person engaged in skateboarding shall suddenly leave the curb, sidewalk,
berm or street or any other place of safety and ride upon or propel constitute a
hazard. Where there are no bicycle lanes, persons engaged upon practical,
exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the
same direction.
3. No person shall place a ramp, half-pipe or other structure used for skateboarding
in a public street, upon a sidewalk or municipal parking lit within the city.
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4. No person shall operate a skateboard at a speed or in a manner that creates a
hazardous condition for pedestrians, the skateboard operator or vehicular drivers.
E. Penalty. Any person who violates the provisions of this section may be penalized by
noncriminal disposition as provided under MGL c. 40, § 21D, as amended. This section
shall be enforced by a police officer of the City of Salem. The penalty for a first violation
shall be a written warning, $50.00 for a second violation and $100.00 for a third or
subsequent violations.”
(3) Chapter 42, Section 43 (c) Essex Street Mall is hereby amended by inserting the word
“skateboards” immediately following the word “mopeds” as it appears in the first sentence of this
section.
(4) Chapter 42, Section43 (c) Essex Street Mall is hereby further amended by deleting the
last sentence in this section in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
“Any individual or entity that violates this section may be subject to a civil penalty. The
penalty for a first violation shall be written warning, $50.00 for a second violation and $100.00 for a
third or subsequent violations.”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#452 – ORDINANCE AMENDING NON-CRIMINAL DISPOSITION OF ORDINANCE
VIOLATIONS
The following Ordinance recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on
Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of the Whole.
In the year two thousand and thirteen
An Ordinance Penalty for Violating Skateboard Ordinance
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 1, Section 1-10. – Non-Criminal Disposition of Ordinance Violations is
hereby amended by inserting the following within the subsection entitled Chapter 42 Traffic:
“Penalty for Use of Skateboards on Streets and Sidewalks
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First offense: Written Warning
Second offense: $50.00
Third and subsequent offense: $100.00
Enforcing person: Police”
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#453 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING CLIFTON AVENUE
Councillor Turiel introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first
passage.
In the year two thousand and thirteen
An Ordinance to amend an 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. Clifton Avenue, in front of #1, for a distance of twenty (20) feet, “Handicap
Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#454 - ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING REPEAL HOLLY STREET
Councillor Turiel introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first
passage.
In the year two thousand and thirteen
An Ordinance to amend an 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 Holly Street, beginning at a point of twenty (20) feet from Lafayette Street,
for a distance of twenty (20) feet from the property line of 236 Lafayette Street, “Handicap Parking,
Tow Zone” (1/27/2011)
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
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#455 – ORDINANCE TRAFFIC, HANDICAP PARKING LINDEN STREET
Councillor Turiel introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first
passage.
In the year two thousand and thirteen
An Ordinance to amend an 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 Linden Street, in front of #55, for a distance of twenty (20) feet, Handicap
Parking, Tow Zone.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#456 – (#433 - #435) 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 granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following
licenses be granted
SECOND HAND Harvest of Hope, 13B Franklin St., Salem
CLOTHING
SECOND HAND Harvest of Hope, 13B Franklin St., Salem
VALUABLE
TAG DAY Salem Fire Department, 8/3/13, 10/20/13 & 10/26/13
#457 – (#340) FISCAL YEAR 2014 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and
Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt
the recommendation.
The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole
to whom was referred the matter of the FY2014 Capital Improvement Plan for 2013-2017, has
considered said matter and would recommend approval.
#458 – (#410) ADOPTION OF DOR BULLETIN NO. 06-209 ALTERNATIVE YEAR END
PROCEDURE FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS
Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and
Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt
the recommendation.
The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to
whom was referred the matter of adopting the Dept. of Revenue-Division of Local Services Bulletin
IGR No.06-209 of May 2006 Section C2- Alternative Year End Procedure which allows budget
transfer during May, June and first fifteen days of July has, considered said matter and would
recommend adoption.
#459 – (#309) LEAF BLOWERS AND QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES
Councillor Siegel 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 Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment to whom was
referred the matter of leaf blowers and how it impacts quality of life, has considered said matter
and would recommend the matter remain in committee.
#460 – (#252) PLANNING BOARD REAPPOINTMENT OF RANDY CLARKE
Councillor Ryan offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Planning Board
Appointment has considered said matter and would recommend confirmation of the reappointment
by roll call vote for Randy Clarke. Mr. Clarke was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays,
1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Carr
and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative, Councillor Furey was recorded as absent.
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#461 – (#244) BOARD OF HEALTH RE-APPPOINTMENTS
Councillor Ryan offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the Board of Health
Appointments has considered said matter and would recommend confirmation of Martin Fair, Dr.
Barbara Poremba and Gayle Sullivan by roll call vote. The reappointments were confirmed by roll
call vote of 8 yeas, 2 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Sargent, McCarthy, Legault,
O’Keefe, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Siegel and Prevey
were recorded as voting in the negative. Councillor Furey was recorded as absent.
#462 – (#463 - #494) FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET
Councillor Prevey offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and
Finance.
The Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
has considered said matter and would recommend the following be adopted.
#463 – MAYOR
The following Mayor’s departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $292,685.00
Non Personnel Expenses $170,000.00
Total $462,685.00
#464 – CITY COUNCIL
The following City Council’s departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $122,450.00
Non Personnel Expenses $53,127.00
Total $175,577.00
#465 – CITY CLERK
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The following City Clerk’s departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $263,481.00
Non Personnel Expenses $8,500.00
Total $271,981.00
#466 – ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
The following Elections & Registration’s departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $102,460.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 54,100.00
Total $156,560.00
#467 – ASSESSOR
The following Assessor’s departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $275,418.00
Non Personnel Expenses $33,677.00
Total $309,095.00
#468 – COLLECTOR
The following Collector’s departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $208,829.00
Non Personnel Expenses $6,500.00
Total $215,329.00
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#469 – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE
The following Informational Technology Services (ITS) departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014
was adopted:
Personnel $166,928.00
Non Personnel Expenses $21,449.00
Total $188,377.00
Fixed Costs $358,559.00
Total $546,936.00
#470 – FINANCE
The following Finance Department’s budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $278,627.00
Non Personnel Expenses $40,700.00
Total $319,327.00
#471 – PARKING DEPARTMENT
The following Parking Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $650,403.00
Non Personnel Expenses $217,572.00
Total $867,975.00
#472 – PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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The following Purchasing Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $106,433.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 18,250.00
Total $124,683.00
Fixed Costs $56,580.00
Total $181,263.00
#473 – TREASURERS DEPARTMENT
The following Treasurer’s Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $221,825.00
Non Personnel Expenses 101,060.00
Total $322,885.00
Debt Service $4,387,820.00
Short Term Debt. $652,227.00
Assessments
NSRS/Charter/Choice $1,945,039.00
State Assessment
Expenses $5,644,448.00
Contributory Retirement
Personnel Services $9,526,094.00
Non Contributory Retirement $74,408.00
Medicare
Personnel Services $832,974.00
Municipal Insurance
Non Personnel Expenses $317,375.00
Total $23,703,270.00
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#474 – SOLICITOR DEPARTMENT
The following Solicitor’s Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $236,170.00
Non Personnel Expenses $64,400.00
Total $300,570.00
#475 – HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
The following Human Resources Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $255,620.00
Non Personnel Expenses $30,950.00
Total $286,570.00
Workmen’s Comp-Personnel $870,000.00
Unemployment Comp-Personnel $300,000.00
Group Insurance-Personnel $11,782,795.00
Total $13,239,365.00
#476 – FIRE DEPARTMENT
The following Fire Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $7,681,339.00
Non Personnel Expenses $388,914.00
Total $8,070,253.00
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#477 – POLICE DEPARTMENT
The following Police Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $8,766,001.00
Non Personnel Expenses $542,221.00
Total $9,308,222.00
#478 – HARBORMASTER
The following Harbormaster Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $196,357.00
Non Personnel Expenses $54,212.00
Total $250,569.00
#479 – PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
The following Public Property Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted.
Inspectional Services
Building, Plumbing, Gas
Inspector
Personnel $365,955.00
Non Personnel Expenses $27,450.00
Total $393,405.00
Zoning of Appeals
Non Personnel Expenses $550.00
Public Property
Fixed Costs $697,107.00
Total $1,091,062.00
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#480 – HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The following Health Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $363,756.00
Non Personnel Expenses $17,350.00
Total $381,106.00
#481 – ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
The following Electrical Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $329,710.00
Non Personnel Expenses $614,408.00
Total $944.118.00
#482 – PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The following Planning Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $278,697.00
Non Personnel Expenses $7,375.00
Total $286,072.00
Conservation Commission
Personnel $28,001.00
Non Personnel Expenses $425.00
Total $28,426.00
Planning Board
Personnel $25,559.00
Non Personnel Expenses $3,000.00
Total $28,559.00
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Market & Tourist Commission
Non Personnel Expenses $212,875.00
Historical Commission
Personnel $8,314.00
Non Personnel Expenses $1,000.00
Total $9,314.00
TOTAL $565,246.00
#483 – PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The following Public Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Public Services
Personnel $1,669,044.00
Non Personnel Expenses $556,610.00
Total $2,225,654.00
Snow & Ice
Personnel $50,000.00
Non Personnel Expenses $382,335.00
Total $432,335.00
TOTAL $2,657,989.00
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#484 – ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The following Engineering Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Engineering
Personnel $78,238.00
Non Personnel Expenses $5,700.00
Total $83,938.00
#485 – RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The following Recreation & Community Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was
adopted:
Recreation
Personnel $345,319.00
Non Personnel Expenses $161,810.00
Total $507,129.00
Golf Course
Personnel $253,054.00
Non Personnel Expenses $139,500.00
Total $392,554.00
Witch House
Personnel $74,661.00
Non Personnel Expenses $66,780.00
Total $141,441.00
Winter Island
Personnel $123,499.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 52,000.00
Total $175,499.00
Total $1,216,623.00
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#486 – COUNCIL ON AGING DEPARTMENT
The following Council on Aging Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $293,816.00
Non Personnel Expenses $32,100.00
Total $325,916.00
#487 – LIBRARY
The following Library Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted:
Personnel $905,787.00
Non Personnel Expenses $302,043.00
Total $1,207,830.00
#488 – VETERANS SERVICES
The following Veterans Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted.
Personnel $77,935.00
Non Personnel Expenses $442,300.00
Total $520,235.00
Councillor assumed the Chair.
Councillors Ryan and McCarthy recused themselves and left the Chamber.
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#489 – SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
The following School Department budget for Fiscal Year 2014 was adopted.
Administrative & Expenses $52,553,423.00
Councillor Ryan and McCarthy returned to the Council Chambers.
Councillor Ryan resumed the Chair.
#490 – BUDGET TRANSFERS
The following Budget Transfers out of the General Fund was adopted:
Total $2,023,257.00
#491 – SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
The following Public Services – Sewer Enterprise Fund was adopted by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0
nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault,
O’Keefe, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Furey was recorded
as absent. A motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail was denied.
Public Services Sewer
Personnel $297,731.00
Expenses $205,179.00
Total $502,910.00
Engineer - Sewer
Personnel $168,594.00
Non Personnel Expenses $225,000.00
Total $393,594.00
Treasurer
Debt Services $248,850.00
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Sewer Short Term Debt $0
Sewer Assessment SESD $5,831,817.00
Insurance Deductibles $5,000.00
TOTAL SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND: $6,982,171.00
#492 – WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
The following Public Services – Water Enterprise Fund was adopted by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0
nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault,
O’Keefe, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Furey was recorded
as absent. A motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail was denied.
PUBLIC SERVICES - WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
Public Services Water
Personnel $314,171.00
Non Personnel Expenses $226,973.00
Total $541,144.00
Engineering - Water
Personnel $168,594.00
Non Personnel Expenses $333,900.00
Total $502,494.00
Treasurer
Water Long Term Debt $1,306,854.00
Water Short Term Debt $3,000.00
SBWB Assessment $2,482,531.00
Insurance Deductible $2,500.00
TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE FUND: $4,838,523.00
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#493 – TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND
The following Engineering – Trash Enterprise Fund was adopted by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0
nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel, Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault,
O’Keefe, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Furey was recorded
as absent. A motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail was denied.
Trash Enterprise
Personnel $67,078.00
Non personnel Expenses $2,357,210.00
Total $2,424,288.00
TOTAL TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND: $2,424,288.00
#494 – TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014
Total Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 $136,194,702.00
was adopted by roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Sosnowski, Siegel,
Sargent, Prevey, McCarthy, Legault, O’Keefe, Carr and Ryan were recorded as voting in the
affirmative. Councillor Furey was recorded as absent. A motion for immediate reconsideration in
the hopes it would not prevail was denied.
Councillor McCarthy thanked Councillor Prevey, Nina Bridgman and Sarah Stanton for work done
on budget.
Councillor Sargent requested and received unanimous consent for a one minute recess.
Councillor Sargent left the meeting at 8:00 PM.
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#495 - COMMUNICATION FROM PLANNING BOARD
A Communication from the Planning Board with decision and recommendation for MGL Ch. 121A
application of Loring Towers Salem Preservation Limited Partnership was held until the next
meeting of July 18, 2013.
#496 – BLOCK PARTY
A request from residents of Pickman Park Area to hold a block party on July 3, 2013 from 5:00
P.M. to 11:00 P.M. was granted.
#497 – STREET CLOSING
A request from House of Seven Gable to close the end of Turner Street on Sunday, September 29,
2013 for an event was granted.
(#430) – HAUNTED CITY JUNIOR TRIATHLON
Held from last meeting, request from B&S Fitness to hold the Haunted City Junior Triathlon on
August 3, 2013 and use of city streets was granted.
(#432) - DEVIL’S CHASE 6.66 MILER
Held from last meeting, request from B&S Fitness to hold the Devils Chase 6.66 Miler on October
26, 2013 and use of city streets was granted.
#498 - #499 LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following License Applications were granted:
PUBLIC GUIDE Karen Scalia, 29RR Upham St., Salem
Jonathan Smith, 9 Essex Ln., Peabody
Linda Harris, 3 Buford Rd., Peabody
David Harris, 3 Buford Rd., Peabody
Isaiah Plovnick, 379 Pond Ave., Brookline
Kelly Flanagan, 21 Thomas Cir., Salem
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PUBLIC GUIDES
CONTINUED Jeff Bellin, 396 Essex St., Salem
Leah Schmidt, 26 Louis St., Hyannis
John Alabiso, 2 Buxton St., Peabody
Anita Dynarski, 49 Essex St., Salem
David Breen, 42 W Emerson St., Melrose
TAXI OPERATOR Ike Silverhardt, 58 Essex St., Beverly
#500 - #501 TAG DAY APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and
Legal Affairs
TAG DAY S.H.S. Cheerleading, 8/11/13, 9/15/13 & 10/27/13
Salem/Swampscott Blades Youth Hockey 10/6/13
(#413) SECOND PASSAGE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic Handicap Parking Butler
Street was then taken up. It was adopted for second and final passage.
(#418) – SECOND PASSAGE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic to repeal Handicap
Parking on Fairview Road was then taken up. It was adopted for second and final passage.
On the motion of Councillor O’Keefe the meeting adjourned at 8:17 P.M.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK