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MINUTES - Regular - 9/10/2015 182 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL “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.” Assistive Listening System Now Available for City Council Meetings. Those interested in utilizing these devices for meetings at 93 Washington Street may contact the City Clerk Cheryl LaPointe at 978-619-5610 or clapointe@salem.com. A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on September 3, 2015 at 4:43 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V. Councillor O’Keefe was recorded as absent. Council President Sargent presided. Councillor Eppley moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It was so voted. President Sargent requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC TESTIMONY NONE Councillor Sargent on behalf of the City Council wishes Councillor Joseph A. O’Keefe, Sr. all the best to him and his family. #503 - HEARING ON PETITION OF VERIZON FOR CONDUITS ON FEDERAL STREET A hearing was held on the Order of Verizon to install conduits on Federal Street. Appearing in favor was Kelly-Ann Correia a Right of Way Specialist for UC/Synergetic and representative for Verizon. She stated this was needed to provide services. There was no one appearing in opposition. Councillor Famico moved that the hearing be closed. It was so voted. Councillor Famico moved for approval. It was so voted. 183 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL #504 - APPOINTMENT OF DR. JEREMY SCHILLER TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH The Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Jeremy Schiller to serve as a member of the Salem Board of Health with a term to expire on March 1, 2018 was held until the next meeting under the rules. #505 - REAPPOINTMENT OF GREGORY ST. LOUIS TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Mayor’s reappointment of Gregory St. Louis to the Salem Conservation Commission with a term to expire on September 15, 2018 was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Siegel, Milo, McCarthy, Legault, Gerard, Furey, Famico, Eppley and Sargent were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor O’Keefe was recorded as absent. #506 - CONSTABLE The Mayor’s appointment of Joseph Lamberti to serve as a Constable with the term to expire on September 4, 2016, was received and placed on file. #507 - CONSTABLE The Mayor’s reappointment of John Massa to serve as a Constable with the term to expire on August 8, 2018, was received and placed on file. #508 - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 9 yeas, 1 nay, 1 absent and referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance co- posted with the Committee of the Whole. CouncillorsTuriel, Siegel, Milo, McCarthy, Legault, Gerard, Famico, Eppley and Sargent were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor Furey was recorded as opposed. Councillor O’Keefe was recorded as absent. BOND ORDERED: That the sum of Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated to pay the costs associated with the remediation of the Salem Transfer Station property located at 12 Swampscott Road, Salem, MA 01970, including demolition of the existing buildings and structures, capping of the onsite ash landfill, bring the site into compliance with state and local requirements and for the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said sum under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Sections 7(3A) and 7(9), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefore. 184 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Be it further Ordered: That the Mayor and the Treasurer are each authorized to file an application to qualify under Chapter 44A of the Massachusetts General Laws any and all bonds of the City issued under and pursuant hereto, and to provide such information and execute such documents as may be required in connection therewith. #509 – APPROPRIATION TO “GOLF COURSE RENOVATIONS” The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Forty-five Thousand dollars ($45,000.00) is herby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Golf Course” account to the “Golf Course Renovations” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. #510 – APPROPRIATION TO “RECEIPTS RESERVED – SALE OF VAULTS” & “DEPT. OF PUBLIC SERVICES – EQUIPMENT” The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty Thousand and Sixty-four Dollars and Eighty Cents ($30,064.80) is hereby appropriated from the Receipts Reserved funds listed below to the “Department of Public Services – Equipment” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. #511 – APPROPRIATION TO “CEMETERY – BURIAL” The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand dollars ($25,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Sale of Lots” account to “Cemetery - Burial” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. 185 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL #512 – APPROPRIATION TO BE EXENDED FOR REMOVAL OF TREE STUMPS CITY WIDE The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand dollars ($25,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Capital Outlay – Renovation & Repair” account to be expended for removal of tree stumps city-wide by the Department of Public Services in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. #513 – APPROPRIATION TO “WITCH HOUSE – CONTRACTED SERVICES” The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($14,700.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Receipts Reserved – Witch House” account to the “Witch House – Contracted Services” account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. #514 – ACCEPT DONATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted. ORDERED: Accept the donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) to replace the refrigerator in the dinning room at the Council on Aging. These funds will be deposited into the Council on Aging Donation Fund in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. #515 – ESTABLISH A PARKING FEE AT THE GARAGES FOR OCTOBER The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted. ORDERED: Effective Saturday, October 3, 2015 and each Saturday and Sunday thereafter, until Sunday, November 1, 2015, the daily rate for parking in the South Harbor Parking Garage, the Museum Place Parking Garage and the Church Street Parking Lot, excluding the East lot adjacent to St. Peter Street, shall be twenty dollars ($20.00). Be it further Ordered that any Salem resident who presents valid identification at the Church Street Parking Lot shall not be subject to the $20.00 fee. 186 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councillor Turiel recused himself and left the Council Chamber. #516 – LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WICKED HOWL ENTERPRISES, INC. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 yeas, 0 nays, 2 absent. Councillors Siegel, Milo, McCarthy, Legault, Gerard, Furey, Famico, Eppley and Sargent were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Turiel and O’Keefe were recorded as absent. ORDERED: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Salem, a lease agreement with Wicked Howl Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Lobster Shanty Unit #3 at Artist Row for a term beginning January 16, 2016 ending January 15, 202, with option to renew the lease for up to five one-year periods. (Lease Agreement can be viewed in the City Clerks Office during normal business hours.) #517 – MAYOR TO ESTABLISH 37 OFF STREET PARKING SPACES ADJACENT TO BRIDGE STREET The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs. ORDERED: The Mayor is hereby authorized to establish and construct 37 spaces of off street parking adjacent to Bridge Street at 50 St. Peter Street. #518 - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR The following Order recommended by the Mayor, was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs. ORDERED: The City of Salem herby designates the position of Outside Expert Appraiser George E. Sansoucy, PE, LLC as a Special Municipal Employee, as defined in Mass. General Law Chapter 268A. 187 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL #519 – ORDINANCE AMEDING CHAP. 36 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 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 fifteen An Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to solid waste management Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 36 is hereby amended as follows: 1) Section 36-4 Pickup of Large Items is hereby amended by deleting the first paragraph in its entirety and replacing it with the following: “Bulk items such as mattresses and furniture shall be collected by appointment by the City’s solid waste collection contractor. E-Waste, including computers and televisions, and appliances may be recycled at quarterly collection events scheduled by the City Engineer. The City may charge a fee for the disposal of certain items. 2) Section 36-5 Residential Curbside Solid Waste and Recycling Collection is hereby amended by deleting the first paragraph in its entirety and replacing it with the following: “The City shall provide weekly municipal curbside solid waste and bi-weekly recycling collection to all owner-occupied residential units and non-owner occupied rental units serviced by the municipal collection contract at the time this section is adopted.” 3) Section 36-6 Collection Fee for Certain Residents is hereby amended by adding the following to end of the first sentence in Section 36-6 (f): “ if evidence of ownership and an affidavit is filed with the City Engineer within 45 days of purchase of property or change in deed.” 4) Section 36-8 Collection Fee for Certain Commercial Establishments is hereby amended by adding the phrase “per commercial unit” at the end of the first sentence of this section. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. 188 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL #520 – LAND TAKEN FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Siegel, Milo, McCarthy, Legault, Gerard, Furey, Famico, Eppley and Sargent were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor O’Keefe was recorded as absent. A motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail was denied. ORDERED: Whereas, in the opinion of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Salem, the public convenience and necessity of the inhabitants of the City require that certain parcels of land be taken for highway purposes from the owners of record of land abutting Canal Street in said City of Salem, Massachusetts as the same are more particularly described in “Exhibit A”, and whereas it is the intention of the Mayor and City Council to take said land by right of eminent domain, it is therefore Ordered: That the City of Salem does herby take Parcels of Land for Highway purposes identified on “Exhibit A” attached hereto, and as shown on plans attached hereto in “Exhibit B”, to be recorded herewith and made a part of this taking, and a copy to be filed in the office of the Engineering Department, Salem, Massachusetts. All property owners identified in “Exhibit A” have donated each parcel as set forth in “Exhibit B” and as such no award of payment shall be made. Sq. Ft. Location Owner 107 72 Loring Ave. Jefferson Trust 42 96 Broadway Cornell Realty Trust 2 98 Broadway Lima Petronio 73 259 Canal St. 259 Canal St. Trust 182 208 Canal St. Enon Enterprises Inc. 146 130 Canal St. Gallien, Darlene 74 120 Canal St. Freedman, Arthur B. 53 203 Canal St. Z&M Realty Trust 10 141 Canal St. Morneau, Paul H. 3 101 Canal St. Rockett, Linda 4 99 Canal St. Petit, Mark 16 99 ½ Canal St. Laskowski, Kazik 30 201 Canal St. Coca Realty Trust 67 65 Canal St. Southern New England Conference 63 51 Canal St. 51 Canal St. LLC 8 47 Canal St. South Harbor Holdings LLC 118 1 Canal St. Samari Group LLc 35 17 Canal St. Brito Realty LLC (All documents can be viewed in the City Clerks Office during normal business hours.) 189 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL #521 – EASEMENT FROM SALEM STATE ASSISTANCE CORP. FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF CANAL STREET The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent, 1 present. Councillors Turiel, Siegel, McCarthy, Legault, Gerard, Furey, Famico, Eppley and Sargent were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor O’Keefe was recorded as absent. Councillor Milo was recorded as present. A motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail was denied. ORDERED: The City of Salem herby accepts an Easement, from Salem State Assistance Corp. for property located at 265-285 Canal Street for the reconstruction of Canal Street. (All documents can be viewed in the City Clerks Office during normal business hours.) #522 – EASEMENT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF CANAL STREET AND SIDEWALKS The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Siegel, Milo, McCarthy, Legault, Gerard, Furey, Famico, Eppley and Sargent were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor O’Keefe was recorded as absent. A motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail was denied. ORDERED: For the purpose of reconstructing Canal Street and its sidewalks, the City of Salem over the following parcels of city land: parcel E-1 & SW-23 (212 Washington Street) and parcel SW-36 (267 Canal Street) (All documents can be viewed in the City Clerks Office during normal business hours.) #523 – QUITCLAIM DEED FROM MCDONALD’S CORP ON CANAL STREET The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Siegel, Milo, McCarthy, Legault, Gerard, Furey, Famico, Eppley and Sargent were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor O’Keefe was recorded as absent. A motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not prevail was denied. ORDERED: The City of Salem hereby accepts a Quitclaim Deed, from McDonald’s Corporation for property located at 150 Canal Street for the purpose of reconstructing Canal Street. (All documents can be viewed in the City Clerks Office during normal business hours.) 190 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL #524 – REQUEST TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION A request from Mayor to meet with the City Council in Executive Session relative to litigation by Northside Carting regarding the Transfer Station. Conducting this discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the City Councillor Siegel moved to hold an Executive Session by roll call vote. The City Council voted to hold an executive session by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent. Councillors Turiel, Siegel, Milo, McCarthy, Legault, Gerard, Furey, Famico, Eppley and Sargent were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillor O’Keefe was recorded as absent. Following the Executive Session, the City Council voted to reconvene in open session and continue the regular meeting. #525 – PRESENTATION BY MAYOR TO SALEM LITTLE LEAGUE A request of Mayor to do a presentation of City Seals for the Salem Little League Williamsport All-Star Team, was received and placed on file. #526 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC HANDICAPPED ZONES BOSTON STREET Councillor Siegel introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage. In the year two thousand and fifteen An Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” is hereby amended as follows: Boston Street in front of #29 for a distance of twenty (20) feet, Handicap Parking, Tow Zone. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. 191 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL #527 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC HANDICAPPED ZONES PRESCOTT STREET Councillor Siegel introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage. In the year two thousand and fifteen An Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” is hereby amended as follows: Prescott Street in front of #10 for a distance of twenty (20) feet, Handicap Parking, Tow Zone. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. #528 – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT Councillor Turiel introduced the following Order, which was adopted. ORDERED: That the Monthly Financial Report dated June 30, 2015 be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance. #529 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC HANDICAPPED ZONES LIMITED TIME, WASHINGTON STREET Councillor Turiel introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage. In the year two thousand and fifteen An Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” is hereby amended as follows: Washington Street, starting at a point twenty (20) feet northwest of the crosswalk and continuing for twenty (20) feet in a northwesterly direction, Handicap Parking, Tow Zone. 192 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. #530 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC HANDICAPPED ZONES LIMITED TIME, OCEAN AVENUE Councillor Turiel introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage. In the year two thousand and fifteen An Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” is hereby repealed as follows: Ocean Avenue, southerly side, beginning 100 feet east of Lafayette Street, for a distance of 30 feet in a westerly direction, Tow Zone, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM (10/4/1991). Ocean Avenue, southerly side, beginning 70 feet east of Lafayette Street, for a distance of 30 feet in a westerly direction, Handicapped Parking, Tow Zone (7/10/1991) Section 2. Chapter 42, Section 50C “Handicapped Zones Bus Stop” is hereby repealed as follows: Ocean Avenue, southerly side, beginning 183 feet east of Lafayette Street, for a distance of 45 feet in a westerly direction, Handicapped Parking, Bus Stop (3/4/1991) Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. #531 – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT DATED JULY 31, 2015 Councillor Turiel introduced the following Order which was adopted. ORDERED: That the Monthly Financial Report dated July 31, 2015 be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance. 193 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL #532 – YEAR TO DATE BUDGET REPORT Councillor Turiel introduced the following Order which was adopted. ORDERED: That the Year to Date Budget Report dated April, May and June 2015 be referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance. #533 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC GENERAL PROHIBITION, TOWING ZONE, SILVER STREET Councillor Gerard introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for first passage. In the year two thousand and fifteen An Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 74 “General Prohibition Towing Zone” Silver Street westerly side (odd numbered side) No Parking Tow zone in its entirety. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. #534 – ELECTON ORDER Councillor McCarthy introduced the following Order, which was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDERED: That the meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in all precincts in the city at the polling places designated hereinafter on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 for the purpose of casting votes in the City Preliminary Election for the nomination of candidates for the following offices: Councillor of Wards Three and Six: for the term of two years AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for said meetings: 194 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ward Three PRECINCT ONE Salem High School Auditorium, 77 Willson Street PRECINCT TWO Ward Six PRECINCT ONE Bates School, Liberty Hill Avenue PRECINCT TWO Recreation Dept., Mack Park AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the polls at said meetings be opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. and that the City Clerk be instructed to post this notice as required by law. #535 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC HANDICAPPED PARKING LIMITED TIME, HIGHLAND AVENUE Councillor Milo introduced the following Ordinance, which was adopted for first passage. In the year two thousand and fifteen An Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B “Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” is hereby amended as follows: Highland Avenue in front of #60 for a distance of twenty (20) feet, Handicap Parking, Tow Zone. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. #536 – MEET WITH NATIONAL GRID REGARDING 92 GAS LEAKS IN SALEM Councillor Milo introduced the following Order, which was adopted. ORDERED: That the City Council meet with National Grid to discuss a plan to repair 92 natural gas leaks in the City of Salem and that the matter is referred to the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with Committee of the Whole. Invite Mayor or her representative and a representative from National Grid, Fire Chief or his designee, Police Chief, City Engineer, City Electrician, State Representative Tucker and Senator Lovely. 195 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL #537 – (#499 & #500) GRANTING LICENSES Councillor Siegel 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 granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted: SECOND HAND CLOTHING: Laurabelle’s Boutique, 52 Highland Ave., Salem SECOND HAND VALUABLE: RAD Corporation, 63A Wharf St., Salem #538 – PETITION TO CLOSE TURNER STREET FOR THE TASTE OF GABLES EVENT Request from the House of Seven Gables to close the end of Turner Street on Sunday, September 20, 2015 for the Taste of Gables Event was granted. #539 – NORTH SHORE OLD CAR CLUB A letter from the North Shore Old Car Club informing the Council about their car show on Saturday, September 12, 2015 with a rain date of Sunday, September 13, 2015, was received and placed on file. #540 – ROAD RACE A request from Janet Puleo to hold a road race (CDH Awareness) and use of city streets on Saturday, October 3, 2015 starting at 9:00 A.M. was granted pending they have the correct insurance required. Councillor Gerard recused herself and left the Council Chambers. #541 – ROAD RACE A request from the Salem YMCA to hold a road race (Witch City 5K – Kids Fun Run) and use of city streets on Saturday, October 17, 2015 starting at 9:00 A.M. was granted. 196 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councillor Gerard returned to the Council Chambers. #542 – ROAD RACE A request from B&S Event Management to hold a road race (Devil’s Chase) and use of city streets on Saturday, October 31, 2015 starting at 8:00 A.M. was granted. #543 – ANNUAL CANCER WALK A request from North Shore Medical Center to hold their annual Cancer Walk and use of city streets on June 26, 2016 starting at 8:30 A.M. was granted. #544 – BLOCK PARTY A request from residents of Larchmont Road to hold a Block party on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. was granted. #545 – #547 LICENSE APPLICATIONS The following license applications were granted. LIMOUSINE: 809 Transportation Corp., 55 Butler St., Salem (1 Limo) PUBLIC GUIDES: Dominic Lavorante, 171 Loring Ave., Salem Carl Hans Muller, 39 Dodge St., Beverly Kathryn Rutkowski, 2 Essex St., Salem Alexis Mears, 15B Gardner St., Salem Rebecca Ferrari, 8 Barton Sq., Salem Edgar Martin Del Campo, 9 Pickering Way, Salem Rita parisi, 43 Merrimac St., Amesbury Shana Clore, 190 Bridge St., Salem Allison French, 3 Becket Ave., Salem Peter Debnam, 184 Atlantic St., Gloucester Ashley Rogers, 231 Lafayette St., Salem Jessie Homans, 257 Washington St., Salem Lynne Lenker, 31 Vernon St., Lowell Ariana Yates, 10 Loring Ave., Salem Peter Quinn, 12 Summer St., Salem Thomas Derosier, 3 Hubbard Rd., Marblehead 197 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL License applications Allan Dorrington, 1000 Lexington St., Waltham continued Kristen MacKenzie, 4 First St., Salem Molly Morrow, 104 Bridge St., Salem Oliver Prato, 2 Wisteria St., Salem Tim Maguire, 28 High St., Salem David Chaves Jr., 190 Bridge St., Salem Katelyn Gordon, 4 Shillaber St., Salem Mark Legere, 7 Spring St., Salem TAXI OPERATORS: Nicolas Diaz, 61 Congress St., Salem Janis Fuentes, 56 Veterans Memorial Dr., Peabody Jose Rosario, 119 Henry Ave., Lynn #548 – LICENSE APPLICATION The following license application was denied. LIMOUSINE Caribe Taxi Co., 71 Harbor St., Salem (Owner Jorge Elias) #549 – HEARING REQUEST A hearing request from Jorge Elias on the denial of his Limousine License Caribe Taxi Co. was referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to hold an executive session. #551 - #552 TAG DAYS The Tag Day applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs. TAG DAYS: SHS Marine JROTC, 9/27, 10/29, 10/30, 11/21 & 11/22/15 SHS Hockey, 12/6/15, 12/20/15 & 1/9/16 #553 - DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSES The following Drainlayer/Contract Operator licenses were granted. D’Allessandro Corp., 41 Ledin Dr., Avon J.H. Lynch & Sons, 50 Lynch Pl., Cumberland, RI 198 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL #554 - #559 CLAIMS The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs. Orlando Carrion, 13 Edwards St., Beverly Marjorie Zaltman, 15 Tanglewood Ln., Salem Max Fusi, 232 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead Elaine Tavis, 56 Highland Ave., Salem Subrogated Thomas George Assoc. (for Anna Lyons), PO Box 30, E. Northport, NY Matthew Moccia, Esquire (for Marguerite Mailloux) 546 Main St., Haverhill #560 - #563 BONDS The following Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved. CONSTABLE: Joseph Lamberti, 77 Argyle Rd., Braintree DRAINLAYER: D’Allessandro Corp., 41 Ledin Dr., Avon J.H. Lynch & Sons, 50 Lynch Pl., Cumberland, RI SIGN: Vallier LLC dba Caramel, 281 Essex St., Salem (#425) – SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE CH. 10, SEC. 10-4 HARBORMASTER The matter of second passage of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Section 10-4, Harbormaster’s Appointment, Term, Powers and Duties, was then taken up. It was adopted for second and final passage. (#471) – SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE TRAFFIC HANDICAP PARKING PHELPS STREET The matter of second passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic Chapter 42, Section 50B, Handicapped Parking Limited Time, Phelps Street, was then taken up. It was adopted for second and final passage. 199 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL (#472) – SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE TRASFFIC STOP SIGN, WITCHCRAFT ROAD The matter of second passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic Chapter 42, Section 49, Obedience to Isolated Stop Sign, Witchcraft Road, was then taken up. It was adopted for second and final passage. (#473) – SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE TRAFFIC HANDICAP PARKING, NORTH STREET The matter of second passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic Chapter 42, Section 50B, Handicapped Parking Limited Time, North Street, was then taken up. It was adopted for second and final passage. (#474) – SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE TRAFFIC HANDICAP PARKING, BARR STREET The matter of second passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic Chapter 42, Section 50B, Handicapped Parking Limited Time, Barr Street, was then taken up. It was adopted for second and final passage. On the motion of Councillor Furey the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE CITY CLERK