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SALEM CITY RECORDS 1956-1957 VOL 55 II 1" 1 l,! I RECORDS OF THE CITY COUNCIL - VOLUM 55 1956-1957 1 t.\ A ACTS AND LEGISLATION Acts of 1954, Chap. 297 "Authorizing Cities and Towns to Establish Commissions to Promote Business and Industry and to Appropriate Money Therefor." 89 Acts of 1955, Chap. 760 re City Employees' Group Life and Accident Insurance 44 Acts of 1956, Chap. 508 re "Contributory Retirement System affecting Salem- Beverly Water Supply Board." 130 • Acts of 1956, Chap. 622 re Compensation to widow of Councillor Francis E. Rafter 153 Acts of 1956, Chap. 718 re Chap. 90 Work, amended (Bridge Repairs) 290 Acts of 1957, Chap. 148 re Authorization to use Park Land for School Purposes 260 Acts of 1957, Chap. 240 re Bertram Field, use of 294 Acts of 1955, Chap. 670 re Annuities and Pensions, Increase 299, 330 Acts of 1957, Chap. 104, Sec. 1 & 2, re South Essex Sewerage District, Board Members, compensation 318 Acts of 1957, Chap. 427 re Police and Fire Department Pensions 364 Bills:- Letourneau, Henry A. retirement of 198 Resolution re Institutionalization of Sex Offenders 357 Welfare Compensation Plan, G. L., Chap. 31, Sec. 47E, Acceptance of 255 ADVERTISING "Salem and Its Resources" 85, 152, 352 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN See Welfare Dept. I AMERICAN LEGION See Veterans ANIMALS, Inspector of Appointment 247 Compensation, amended 269 ANNUITIES AND PENSIONS See Contributory Retirement Board Annual Appropriations 49, 271 Appropriations 71, 410 Adjustments 126 Disability Pensions, t to increase 3 3,6 r�B ennan, Elizabeth A. 170 Cadegan, Ann 10 Callahan, Helena 10 Carr, Martin 10 Cheney, Harriet A. 177 Clapper, Edward J. 126 Corriveau, Marie J. 328 Farrell, William E. 194 Flynn, Amanda B. 411 Gonet, Martha Z. 395 Green, Oliver 338 Kenney, Joseph 10 Kerrigan, John F. 316 Kingsley, Arthur W. 85 Letourneau, Henry A. 198 Linehan, Alice M. 411 Luca, Margaret 202 McDonald, Abbie F. Munroe, Bessie J. 28, 38 Murphy, Pauline 215, 217, 226, 243, 263, 264, 289 Nichols, Helen M. 337 m Olsson, Margaret G. 337 O'Neil, Mary 410 ?' Pepin, George M. 10 Ronan, William M. 396 Rowe, Wesley H. 184 Sanborn, Everett R. 71 Smith, John H. 10 Stickney, Mary A. 389 Sullivan, Helen F. 10 Sullivan, Jane 42 Tracey, Mary A. 10 Trainor, Frederick J. 65 3 . Trainor, Joseph V. 184 -WNWT� MUM ------------- jAPPEAL, Board of Annual Appropriation 49, 272 Member, Appointment of 83, 234, 291 I APPR PR TI N Advertising "Salem and Its Resources" 85, 152, 352 Annual Appropriations (Budget) 49, 271 \ Annuities and Pensions 49, 71, 271, 410 ) Appeal, Board of 49, 272 Armistice Day See Veterans Assessors 49, 125, 144, 193, 205, 272, 286 327, 369 Baker's Island 1301 214, 336, 405, 414 Bond Orders See Street Dept. or Central Motors Bridges, See Street Dept. Cemetery Dept. 20, 42, 50, 106, 137, 144, 161 213, 255, 272, 283, 286, 327, 385 • Central Motor Equipment 50, 93, 152, 186, 197, 272, 286 352 Chap. 90 See Street Dept. Christmas Decorations 50, 272 City Auditor 50, 272, 286, 362 City Clerk 6, 50, 65, 272, 286 • City Collector 50, lo6, 273, 286, 316 City Council 51, 150, 273 City Employees, Salary Survey 161, 283 I City Hospital, See Health Dept. City Messenger 53, 93, 275, 286, 421 j City Scales 55, 277, 286 City Solicitor See Legal Dept. City Treasurer 6, 7, 36, 53, 56, 86, 97 118, 125, 178, 202, 213, 229, 239 255, 268, 279, 286, 296, 315, 337 '^ 347, 352, 361, 378 Civil Defense 50, 144, 272, 286, 348, 396 Claims See Legal Dept. Contributory Retirement Board 71, 235 Control, Board of 50, 273 Dog Constable 51, 273, 286, 388 Elections and Registrations 51, 71, 177, 178, 203, 273, 286 337, 398 Electrical Dept. 15, 51, 186, 273, 286, 352, 379 403, 414 Employees' Group Life Insurance 51, 93, 104, 274 Employees' Increases 285 Engineers' Dept. 51, 119, 274, 286 Fire Department 51, 86, 97, 152, 213, 214, 235 274, 286, 296, 327, 335, 342, 352 358, 361, 372, 381 Firemen's Memorial 52, 274 Harbor See Salem Harbor Health Department 11, 20, 52, 65, 150, 151, 178 193, 236, 274, 286, 316, 352, 363 366, 372, 379, 391 Independence Day 52, 275 Insurance See Employees' Group Municipal Insurance Land Damage See Real Estate • Legal Department 52, 194, 275, 286, 352, 356, 398 403 Library 52, 177, 286, 316, 330, 352, 363 Licensing Board 53, 275, 356 L ' Loans, Expense, Interest 29, 36, 53, 275 Loans, Redemption of 53, 275 March St. Railroad land, See Real Estate Mayor's Department 28, 53, 275, 280, 286, 409 Memorial Day 53, 275 Moth Suppression 53, 276, 286, 352 Municipal Golf Course See Park Department Municipal Insurance 276 Municipal Parking Areas See City Treasurer i APPROPRIATIONS, Cont. Park Department 67 53, 71, 93, 130, 151, 178 1941 276, 284, 286, 301, 336, 347 352, 361, 362, 369, 370, 389, 4o4 420 Parking Meters, etc. See Treasurer Peabody Museum (Constable) 50, 273, 286 Pequot Mills, Legal & Appraisal Services 336, 348, 349, 354 Planning Board 54, 276, 410 Police Department 15, 20, 37, 54, 94, 125, 137 161, 169, 205, 276, 284, 286, 315 327, 336, 352, 354, 379, 391 Postage - All Departments 54, 277 h Public Property 43, 52, 54, 85, 167, 186, 275 276, 286, 315, 352, 395, 403 Purchasing Department 55, 277, 286 { Putnambille Reservoir See Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board Real Eatate 6, 286, 315, 328, 422 Recreation Department 54, 277, 286, 405 Reserve Fund See Mayor's Department Revenue Account 301, 311 Salaries and Wages, See City Employees or Dept. Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board 55, 277 Salem Harbormaster 52, 274 Salem Housing Authority 6 School Department 29, 55, 152, 185, 203, 216, 224 278, 283, 296, 396, 405, 414 Sewers See Street Dept. Shade Tree Department 55, 186, 278, 286, 301, 352 Street.Department 6, 7 15 21 31 36, 119, 126, 151, 177, 185, 194, 202 1 43, 5�1 76, 71, 94, 213, 224, 235, 236, 247, 249, 26o 269, 278, 284, 286, 341, 352, 363 380, 389, 405, 41o, 420 Survey, Compensation City Employees 161, 283 Traffic, See Police Dept. or City Treasurer Treasurer, See City Treasurer Trust Funds Clerk 56, 279 Veterans' Organizations 279 Veterans' Day 56, 279 Veterans' Graves 56, 279 Veterans' Services 56, 269, 279, 286, 361, 403, 410 Water Department 14, 42, 56, 94, 151, 168, 185 203, 215, 235, 249, 268, 269, 279 k 286, 352, 363, 379, 380, 4o4, 405 Weights and Measures 56, 194, 279, 286, 362, 4o4 Welfare Department 57, 194, 202, 213, 279, 284, 379 397, 409, 420 Witch House See Park Dept. Workmen's Compensation 57, 236, 255, 280, 396, 404 ARMISTICE DAY See Veterans' Day ASIATIC FLU See Health Dept. ASSESSORS, Board of I Annual Appropriations 49, 279 Appropriations 125, 144, 193, 205, 286, 327, 369 Assistant Assessors 423 t Member, appointment of 7, 37, 223, 248 AUCTIONEERS Licenses 48, 67, 88, 127, 143, 195, 262 287, 288, 303, 310, 320, 347, 348 399, 424 k AUDITOR See City Auditor AUTO TRUCKS Licenses 30, 239, 303 AWNINGS See Canopies B BAKER'S ISLAND Appropriations 130, 214, 336, 405, 414 Fire Prevention 130 Poison Ivy Control 130 BANNERS OVER STREETS Permits 38, 46, 107, 120, 154, 168, 287 364, 380 BARRIERS See Fences, Streets BAR RINGTON SURVEY See City Employees BEACHES See Park Dept. BEQUESTS See Real Estate BEVERLY, CITY OF Easements See Real Estate Certain Streets, resurfacing of, see Street Dept. BILLBOARDS 234 Bridge St. 125 Erection of, authorization by City Council 206, 423 Objections to 95, 184, 206, 319, 371, 423 BILLIARD PARLORS See Pool Tables BILLS See Acts and Legislation BITUMINOUS MATERIALS Bids, Pricing and awarding 391, 406, BOND ORDERS See Central Motors; Street Dept. Equipment, Purchase of 205, 217 Streets and Sidewalks 21, 31, 235, 249 I BOSTON & MAIPE RAILROAD See Grade Crossings, Public Utilities Bridge St. railroad bridge, repairs to 241, 261 Easements, See Real Estate Rates, Increase 73, 195 Train Stops, Discontinuance of, See Public Utilities BOWLING ALLEYS See Pool Tables Licenses 88, 96, 287, 288, 296, 311 Sunday Licenses 88, 96, 287, 288, 296, 311 BRIDGES See Street Dept. Bridge St. at Webb St., Railroad bridge, repairs to 241, 261 + Flint St. 2844 j Jefferson Ave. Kernwood Bridge 284 4 North River 270 BUDGET See Appropriations; Departments 49 1957 236, z4�88, 271 BUILDERS Licenses 9, 17, 30, 47, 67, 95, 108 120, 127, 131, 143, 154, 162, 179 207, 226, 238,248, 261, 271, 287 302, 310, 320, 329, 330, 342, 348 353, 357, 364, 371, 398, 4o6, 413 380, i CondemnationBUILDING INSPECTOR See Public Property Dept. 392 • Margin St., Abandoneddwelling, BUILDING MATERIALS Second Hand, See Junk Dealers BUILDINGS, • • OF Bonds 1. BUILDINGa KE • BUS SERVICE .� 127 aP _ Essex St. Temporary bus stop MichaudRate Increase) Objection to Route Extended, • School .. ' a f. ffi� Y lee .{vr^ �. i r, v �r 3^ a 4. .♦ 1L �1 1 �y7 •/�',is C CABLES South River, Submarine cables 390 CANOPIES Permits 108, 116 Bond 107 CARLTONVILLE UTATION See B. & M. R. R. , Public Utilities CEMETERY DEPARTMENT Annual Appropriations 50, 272 Appropriations 20,42, Lob, 137, 144, 161, 213, 255, 283, 286, 327, 385, Board Member, appointment of 206, 4o9 Friends' Burying Ground, Gift for preservation of 204 Titles, Change of, re laborers 352 CENTRAL MOTOR EQUIPMENT DIVISION Annual Appropriations 50, 272 Appropriations 93, 152, 186, 197, 286, 352 Bond Order (New equipment) 205, 217 CHAP. 90 See Street Dept. CHEMICALS See Inflammables CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Annual Appropriations 50, 272 CHRISTMAS TREE. ERECTION OF Permit 399 CITY AUDITOR Annual Appropriations 50, 272 Appropriations ' 286, 362 Appointment of 7, 223 CITY CLERK { Annual Appropriations 50, 272 Appropriations 6, 65, 286 Bond 16, 287 City Documents, Printing of 2, 221 Zoning Ordinances, Printing of 6 CITY COLLECTOR Annual Appropriations 50, 273 Appropriations 106, 286, 316 Appointment of 7, 223 '- Deputy Collector, appointment of 229 CITY COUNCIL See Resolutions Annual Appropriations 51, 273 Appropriations 150 Chamber, Use of 293 Committees 8, 225 Compensation 3, 222 Dolan, James H. Elected to fill vacancy caused by death of Councillor Francis E. Rafter 134 L Intention to do Business 81 87, 229, 357 Invitations 9, 66, 87, 95, 142, 162, 168 179, 187, 216, 229, 237, 294, 301 363, 370, 371, 390 Meetings, Time of 3, 189, 221 " , Minutes of, to Councillors 415 President, Election of 1, 220 Rules and Regulations 2, 221 Unfinished Business 4, 217, 222 CITY DOCUMENTS See City Clerk CITY DUMP See Health Dept. CITY ELECTRICIAN See Electrical Dept. CITY EMPLOYEES See Depts. Appropriations for Salary Survey 161, 283 l Appropriations re Increases 98, 107, 109, 11Q, 256, 28o, 283 J; 285, 291, 338, 339, 340, 342, 349 352, 359, 374, 380, 382 Compensation, overtime 331, 342 retroactive 250, 254 Health and Accident Insurance, see Employees' Group Insurance Salary Survey and Classification 24, 98, 103, 153, 161, 241, 250 338, 339, 340 , Board of Appeal 250, 254, 293, 299, 304, 339, 349 " , Grievances, qualified person designated to administer 349, 351, 353 Vacations 305, 309, 313, 321, 343 Vaccine Asiatic Flu 367, 370, 379 Salk 280, 283 Veterans, Time off without loss of pay 179, 384 _ CITY ENGINEERS See Engineers' Dept. CITY HALL See Public Property CITY HOSPITAL See Health Dept. CITY MANUALS See City Clerk CITY MESSENGER Annual Appropriations 53, 275 Appropriations 93, 286, 421 g� Appointment of 369 Postage - See Same f Resignation of 369 CITY SCALES Annual Appropriations 55, 277 Appropriations 286 CITY SOLICITOR See Claims; Opinions, Legal Dept. Appointment of 234 Bradley, James J. Resolution on death of 228 CITY TREASURER Annual Appropriations 53, 56, 275 Appropriations 6, 7, 29, 89, 97, 118, 125 178, 202, 213, 224, 229, 239, 268 279, 286, 296, 315, 337, 347, 352 361, 378 Appointment of 7, 223 Assistant, appointment of 309 Authorization to incur debt 2, 122, 221 " make payroll deductions 156 " pay record holder of lost bond 106 ' Bond 22, 237 CIVIL DEFENSE Annual Appropriations 50, 272 Appropriations 144, 286, 348, 396 i CLAIMS Abdo, George 353 Alberghini, Edmund 130 Allain, Edgar 29 y Alleruzzo, Mafalda J. 107 Angelopoulos, Takis 237 Arrigo, Josephine 248 Ayers, Robert F. 229 Barry, Alice 319 Barry, Kenneth M. 130 Bedars, Albert 286 Bencal, Anthony J. 187 Berry, Charles W. 29 Boardman, Myrtle 4�3 Bouchard, Cleo P. 96 i Bouchard, Eva M. 319 Boucher, Jean M. 107 Boulier, Eileen 248 Burke, Rita 196 Burnham, Raymond, Virginia & Debra 319 Burns, Mary E. 262 Butterworth, Elizabeth 207 Byrne, Frank P. 87 Cawley, Brian 302 Chalifour, Raymond L. 169 �! Chouinard, Eva 16 Churchill, Edward W. 130 t Collier, Ida 38 Como, Anne W. 46 Como, Marhorie F. 46 Crean, Florence 107 Crean, Marcia A. 262 Cronin, James D. 196 p Davies, Annie V. 413 Dodge, Janet A. 126 Doucette, Leo D. 179 Dowd, John E. 262 Doyle, John 329 Drankowski, Thaddeus 295 Draper, Lawrence S. 262 Eaton, Robert B. 16 Eisener, Effie 329 Elliott, Everett 357 Emery, Margaret 262 Empire Clothing Co. 302 Eno, Leonel P. 179 Feenan, Alice G. 87 Feinstein, David 66 Filip, John 207 Fiore, Mary 87 Foote, Harold C. 302 Fox, George T. 46 Freedman, I. 319 Gallant, Joseph J. 270 Gambale, James 229 Gaudette, Leo J. 329 Gaudreault, Elsie 319 Gla.dding, Richard S. 187 Goldberg, Mary 365 Gonet, Henry 237 Hagan, Peter J. 153 Haight, Catherine E. 126 Hamilton, Agnes 319 Hammond, Arthur 66 262 Hazard, Mrs. E. W. Herlihy, Gerald 237 Hooper, John B. 107 Howie, Florence E. 310 Hyland, John 229 Kassner, Dorothy 357 Kelliher, Anne M. 295 Kerdy, Elizabeth M. 398 Kerkorian, Barbara 9 Knowles, Rose 229 Kohn, Chester J. 371 Kozlowski, Raymond J. 237 66 Kwiatkowski, Walter A. 0 CLAIMS Cont. Lach, Stanley M. 21 96 Landry, June Lawlor, John P. 237 LeBlanc, Lillian 207 LeBlanc, Rena 46 Leclerc, Mary W. 179 Levin, Nathan 9 107 66 Levy, Margaret T. Madore, Raymond107 66 _ Marshall, James N. 216 Martin, John W. 196 McCool, Margaret K. l6 McElroy, Eleanor 66 ' McMillen, Florence 310 McNeil, Gertrude C. 3 McSwiggan, Harold 34477 406 Meaney, Joseph 9 Michalowski, Richard F. 347 Michaud, Raymond A. 248 Mitsopoulos, Daniel 229 Moore, Peter H. Moreland, Frederick B. 295 Morse, Freeman E. 6 Moulton, John E. 66 Moynihan, Francis J. 29 Murphy, Philip D. National House Furnishing Co. 107 Niilend, Liidi 46 O'Brien, John 66 Ouellette, Raymond H. 347 ° Ouellette, Yvonne 0. 319 Paczkowski, John 16 Palardy, Helen M. 229 Parker Bros. 237 Pazaetes, George 286 Pelletier, Norman 66 Perkins, Charles 229 Piecewicz, Fred 398 229 Pierce, Chester Portors, Florence I. 329 196 Rafeal, George 229 Rizzotti, John L. 229 Roney, Claire E. 319 Ross, Mary J. 286 Salloway, Ida A. 248 Sedorchuk, Kondrat 120 Sheehan, Eleanor A. 29 Sinclair, Gilbert 390 66 Sosnowski, John Spurrier, Thomas D. 66 Stromberg, Herman R. 29 Sullivan, Ora M. 87 Symonds, Edward T. 73 Szopka, Teofila 207 Talbot, Paul R. 9 Taylor, Rose M. 216 Tessier, Robert A. 66 Tobin, Ellen S. 406 Tuttle, Irving 73 < Twarogowski, Katherine 9 Vernick, Ida E. 398 237 w Vozzella, Peter A. 237 Walsh, William T. 169 Welch, Leona L. 357 White, Catherine 120 Williasm, Gertrude & Peter 371 Wolan, Robert S. 347 286 Wolan, Sylvester F. Woodbury, Helen M. 163 Zavaglia, Salvatore 229 t i i i i [CLAMS See Shellfish CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF CITY EIgLOYEES See City Employees CLERKS See City Employees CLINICS See Health Department CLUBS Salem Political and Social Club, change of address 95 COAL AND COMMODITIES, WEIGHERS OF Appointments 16, 36, 1530 224, 228, 300, 361 COAST GUARD See Salem Harbor COMMON See Park Department Army Band 126 Band Stand, Use of 138 Cement Walk, Installation of, additional 331 Charitable Festival by St. Chretienne Academy 73 Concert by U. S. Army Field Band 357 Fence, Repairs to 133 Hurricane damaged trees, replace 304 Lawn Party by Knights of Columbus 312 Lights, Installation of 241, 293, 304, 331, 354, 364, 369 Nike Display 73 Salem Gospel Chapel, Religious services 130, 143 Tree Planting Ceremony 237, 261 COMMONWEALTH OF MASS Sales Tax 230 COMMUNITY FUND Endorsement by City Council 14.2 CONDUITS See Poles, Public Utilities Fairview Rd. 406, 409 Lafayette St. 47, 64, 138, 141 Ocean Ave. 47, 64 CONSTABLES See Dog Constable, Peabody Museum Appointments 16, 21, 27, 36, 65, 118, 130 152, 167, 177, 193, 206, 236, 254 392, 300, 328, 347, 370, 378, 389 Bond 126, 195, 399 i CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT BOARD See Annuities and Pensions Annual Appropriation 49 Appropriations 71, 235 CONTROL BOARD OF Annual Appropriations 50, 273 COUNCII, FOR THE AGING Old Age Housing Project, See Public Property r COUNTY COMMISSIONERS See Essex County CROSSWALKS See Traffic i i D DEPOT See Grade Crossings DEPT. OF PUBLIC UTILITIES See Public Utilities DOG CONSTABLE Annual Appropriations 51, �73 Appropriations 286, 388 Constable, appointment of 106 Osgood St., Nuisance 366 Working hours 400, 407 DRAINT AYERS Licenses 48, 68, 74, 96, 108, 154, 162 163, 169, 179, 187, 188, 261, 287 288, 303, 310, 320, 330, 391, 406 i 423 Bonds 38, 67, 88, 154, 187, 261, 287 302, 330, 354, 364, 390 DUMP See Health Department t F EASEMENTS See Real Estate EASTERN MASS. St. RAILWAY See Bus Service, Public Utilities EIL;CTIONS AND REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT Annual Appropriations 51, 273 Appropriations 71, 177 178 203 286, 3 , 398 Election orders 59, 145, 171, 373, 374 400 74, 400 Member, Appointment of 43, 255 Precinct Officers, appointment of 147, 385 It , compensation of 8 Tabulators, additional 369, 3 1788 Ward�7 Adv sability, f creating 392 81 � ' .�1t: ELECTRICAL DEPAR174M See Lights on Streets, Traffic Y Annual Appropriations 51, 273 1 Appropriations 15, 186, 286, 352, 379, 403, 414 Electrician, appointment of Highland Ave., Vapor Lights, Estimate 7 12 EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE Annual Appropriations 510 274 Appropriations 93, 104 Advisor, appointment of 104 Benefits 198 Communications from Life Insurance companies 66, 73 ` Conference 139 a Prudential Life Insurance Co., awarded to 139 ENGINEERS' DEPARTMENT See Streets Annual Appropriations 51, 274 Appropriations 286 Engineer, appointment of 8, 224 Estimates and Surveys re Water Courses, etc. See Streets ESSEX BRIDGE See Street Department ESSEX COUNTY Board Members, compensation 318 ESSEX COUNTY ELECTRIC CO. See Public Utilities Underground Wires, installation of 197 EXHIBITS Nike Guided Missile 73 Street Display 364 i I r r i F FEDERAL GOVERI0M See U. S. Gov't. FENCES Canal St., at Ocean Ave Bridge 321 45 Fort Ave.,-Memorial Drive, by N. E. Power Co., Order rescinded 10 Larkin Lane 190 Northey St. 281 Ord St., bet. Bow & Abbott Sts. 415 / I Planters St., by V. E. Power Co., High tension wires 366 Skerry St., foot of, repairs 189 South St. 190 Stearns P1., repairs 19O FINGOLD BILL Sex Offenders 357, 364 j FIRE DEPARTMENT Annual Appropriations 51, 274 f Appropriations 66, 86, 97, 152, 213, 214, 235 286, 296, 327, 335, 342, 352, 358 361, 372, 381 Compensation continued:- Boudreau, Harry J. 405 Moulison, Francis J. 341 Rowe, Wesley H. 38 Tessier, Theodore A. 309 Weston, Harry E. 45 Principal Clerk 358 Rules and Regulations 45, 356 Salary Schedules throughout Commonwealth, Comparison of 19 Survey: Nursing Homes, Sprinkler System 251, 270 FIREARMS Within City Limits, restrictions 107, 120, 179, 197, 262, 280, 313 FIREMEN'S MEMORIAL Annual Appropriations 52, 274 a FISH TRAPS License 366 FRIENDS' BURYING GROUND Gift from Religious Society of Friends, Lynn 204 FUEL OIL STORAGE See INFLAMMABLES i I ,r I i 4 - - G GARAGES See Lubritoriums 205 Highland Ave., (Vincent Potato Chip Co.) loS, 116 GARBAGE DISPOSAL RAMP See Health Department GASOLINE See Inflammables GRADE CROSSINGS See Street Department ' Tunnel Construction, Contractor meet with Councillors 122, 226 Investigation „ 241, 250, 312, 343 Qualified Engineer 251, 254 s, -1 i `v _r- k°. �S _ x I-T HARBOR See Salem Harbor HARVARD CENTER OF FIELD STUDIES See School Department HAWKERS See Pedlers HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE See Employees Group Life Insurance HEALTH DEPARTMENT Annual Appropriations 52, 274 Appropriations 11, 20, 65, 150, 151, 178, 193 197, 236, 286, 316, 352, 363, 366 372, 379, 391 Asiatic Flu Vaccine 36G, 367, 370, 379 City Dump, "Scavenger Rights" to Salem citizens 164, 170 Clerk, Additional, recommended 9 Dump Situation 363, 380, 381 Garbage Ramp 228, 232, 233, 236 Hospital, Construction of addition 40 Incinerator 250, 366, 398 Margin and Norman Sts., Stench 343 Marlborough Rd., Illegal dumping to be prosecuted 367 Member, appointment of 8, 16, 23, 224 Nurse, Permanent-Intermittent 20 Pickman Park, Water pollution 127, 133 Salk Vaccine 11, 280, 283 Trucks, Rubbish to be covered 332 Working Clothes (Protective) 181, 186 HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES See Traffic HOT TOP STREET SURFACING See Bituminous Materials HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES Signs, directing to 87 HOUSING See Salem Housing Authority HOUSING FOR AGED See Public Property HYDROGEN GAS See Inflammables w ? INCINERATOR See Health Department INDEPENDENCE DAY Annual Appropriations 52, 275 INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION See Salem Industrial Commission \� ® INFLAMMABLES �) 10 Blaney St., (Russell-Sim Tanning Co.) , 324 E31 Boston St., (Mannco Chemicals) 38, 320 20 41 Boston St., (Russell W. Kiernan) 70 64-68 Boston St., (Lincoln Filling Station) 302, 307 119 Boston St., (Sun Oil Co. ) 47, 62 36 Bridge St., (Sun oil Co. ) 342, 346, 424 , 246 38-40 Bridge St., (Parsons & Sons Lumber Co.) Cancellation of 238329 206-208 Bridge St., (Marion L. Bliss) 143, �5o 2 Canal St., (Atlantic Refining Co.) 43, 62 Cleveland St., (St. Ann's School) 130, 162 ,4 275 Derby St. , (Jenny Mfg. Co. ) 216, 136 289 Derby St., (North Shore Petroleum, Inc.) 223 56 Federal St. 87, 92 (First Baptist Church) 28 Goodhue St., (Goodhue Plastics 324 , Inc.) 320 320,, 324 138141 R52 Grove St., (Bay State Adhesive) * 57 Grove St., (Pohl Color & Chemical Corp.) 121 126, i41 115 Highland Ave., (Joseph Zarohian) 238, 246, 288 305 Highland Ave., (Jos. W. Pelletier) 319, 324 483-485 Highland Ave., (Sidney E. Gilchrest) 87, 93 108 Jackson St., Bursaw Oil Corp.) 10 118 5, 139 6 5 Jefferson Ave., (Salem Lumber Co. ) 302 46 Jefferson Ave., (Bursaw Oil Corp.) 96, �95 110 Jefferson Ave., (Shell Oil Co.) 1 20 135-139 Lafayette St., (St. Joseph's Parish) 353, 356 70A Loring Ave., (Esso Standard Oil Co. ) 390, 395 107 Margin St., (B. & M. R. R.) 73, 82, 91 43 Mason St., (Richard-Brewster Oil Co.) 353, 356 53 Mason St., (Eastern Mass. St. Hwy. Co.) 287, 290, 303 32-38 Norman St. , (Raymond Heffernan) 73, 82 86-90 North St., (Joseph Viera) 295, 298, 307, 321 j 34 So. Mason St., (Bay State Adhesive Corp.) 169, 173, 189 26 Varney St., (Henry Shoe Mfg. Co.) 67, 70, 82, 92 9 Webb St., (Freeman Fidelity Tanning Co., Inc. ) 4, 160 R57 Grove St., (Aulson Tanning Co. ) 47, 15 5 , 121 INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS See Animals INSURANCE See Employees' Group Life Insurance; Municipal Insurance INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Licenses 96, 311 INTEREST See City Treasurer INV ATIONS See City Council s 'i; J&F'FERSON AVE. BRIDGE See Street Dept. JUNK COLLECTORS s Licenses 169, 271, 295, 311, 330, 399 Restrictions on Storage: Gordon Leslie, 6 Bentley St. 330 1i JUNK DEALERS Licenses 74, 96, 108, 121, 138, 143, 295 303, 311, 320, 354, 358 JURORS Drawn: 12, 24, 40, 60, 69, 81, 90 140, 149, 172, 181, 190, 200, 208 218, 226, 227, 231, 233, 245, 253 265, 281, 289, 297, 305, 313, 355 36B, 383, 393, 400, 416, 417 r k ma k 'k\p! I r ------------- KEWOOD BRIDGE See Street Department Estimate 284 R. '. T t k k' R M Y t I L LAND See Public Property; Real Estate LEGAL DEPARTMENT See Claims; Opinions Annual Appropriations 52, 275 Appropriations 194, 286, 352, 398, 403 Land Titles, Search re "The Pond" - 1 r 3 2� 11 LIBRARY �I Annual Appropriations 52, 275 Appropriations 177, 286, 316, 330, 352, 363 LICENSING BOARD Annual Appropriations 53, 275 Appropriation 356 Member, appointment of �99 LIGHTS ON STREETS See Traffic Essex County Electric Co., agreement with Y•e installation of vapor lights 89 • Congress St. 66 Derby St. 66 Essex St. 236, 305 Front St. 66 Hawthorne Blvd. 66 Higginson Square 70 123, 1170 Highland Ave. Home St. 186 Leavitt St. 374 3666 Loring Ave. Salt Wall Lane 367 White St. 382 Wilson St. & Jefferson Ave., Cor, of 05 98 LOANS See City Treasurer LUBRITORIUMS See Garages 64-68 Boston St., (Lincoln Filling Stations, Inc.) 47, 62 119 Boston St., (Sun Oil Co. ) 342, 346, 424 4 2 Canal St. , (Atlantic Refining Co. ) 47, 62 289 Derby St., (North Shore Petroleum, Inc. ) 87, 92 110 Jefferson Ave., (Shell Oil Co. ) 17, 20 305 Highland Ave., (Jos. W. Pelletier) 319, 324, 342 483-485 Highland Ave., (Sidney E. Gilchrest) 87, 92 32-38 Norman St., (Raymond Heffernan) 74, 82 86-90 North St., (Joseph Viera) 295, 298, 307, 321 R ask 7� MARCH ST. SEWERAGE PROJECT See Street Department MARQUEES See Signs Permits 92, 38O MASSACHUSETTS, COMMONWEALTH OF l3% Sales Tax, opposition to 230 MAYOR'S DEPARTMENT Annual Appropriations 53, 275, 280 r Appropriations Secretary, Appointment of 28, 255, 286, 409 308 Vetoes:- Barrington Survey Recommendations, app't of qualified person to carry out 351, 358 Chandler Rd., Laying out and acceptance of 86, 97 City Employees, Salary Increases retroactive Vacations (4 wks.) 254 309, 254 Garbage Ramp 320 228, 232, 233 Lillian Rd., Laying out and acceptance of 86 �1 11 �� �� , 97 1I Linden Ave., 86, 97 March St. Sewer Project 346 Memorial Drive Old Age Housing Project" 44 Newstand at Parking Meter +33, Washington St. 16 Police Mobile Equipment, painted white 350, 351, 358 Tunnel Construction, engineer 254 MEMORIAL DAY Annual Appropriations 53, 275 Parade Orders 95 METERS See Traffic MILITARY AID See Veterans' Services MOTH SUPPRESSION Annual Appropriations 53, 276 Appropriations 286, 352 4 Superintendent, appointment of 248, 309 - MUMICIPAL GOLF COURSE See Park Department MUNICIPAL INSURANCE Annual Appropriations 53, 276 MUNICIPAL PARKING AREAS See Traffic Appropriations - See City Treasurer a E { N NEW ENGLAND POWER CO. See Conduits; Public Utilities Cat Cove, Proposed filling of, by 46, 72 Fence, Fort Ave., Erection of, order rescinded 10 High Tension Towers, protective device, erection of 11 NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO. See Public Utilities Rate Increase 294 Underground Wires, installation of 197 NEWSTAND Washington St., adj. to Essex St. 10, 16 NORTH RIVER See Rivers NORTH SHORE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDID CHILDREN Old Water Dept. Bldg., Use of 2 rooms, permitted 19 NUISANCE 11 Bow St., Building, condemnation of 392 56 Bridge St. (Auto dealer) 19 Margin & Norman Sts., Obnoxious stench 343 North River, Tidegate 240, 241, 281 Osgood St., Dogs 366 NURSING HOMES i � Sprinkler Systems 251, 270 f s i. 0 OBSCENE LITERATURE AND MOVIES Committee appointed to eliminate 263 OIL See Inflammables OLD AGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS See Public Property \ OLD METAL, TO BUY AND SELL V i Application License 365 372 ONE WAY STREETS See Traffic OPINIONS 419-437 Lafayette St., Fence, dilapidated condition of March St. Ejector Station , 329, 323 �3 318 29 Pratt St., Land off, Bequest 341 ORDINANCES Bond Orders City Employees' Compensation 98, 107, 109, 1110� 56 2 , , 249 5 280291 331, 339, 342, 349, 358 Firearms within City Limits, Restrictions 107, 197, 262, 280, 313 Janitor and Watchman, City Hall 407, 414 Police Department Changes in Personnel 10, 36, 37, 48, 49, 68, 358 359, 365, 372 Recreation Dept. Employees, Classification and Compensation 196, 207 Salary Schedule 98 Special Officer, Investigator, assignment and duties of 37, 48, 49, 68, 69 Traffic:- Accident Reports 72 Meters, Essex St., Restore 263 Parking Prohibited:- On any street or highway, Nov. 1 to Apr. 1 58 61 80 180 Bow St. ' ' ' Bridge St. 305, 312 Eaton Pl., both sides 304, 312, 322, 331 Foster St. 90, 97 Nichols . C 321, 331 180, 189 North t. 323, 331 Pope Stt.. 40, 57 Service Zones:- Essex St. 240, 250, 263 New Derby St. 108, 109, 122 Summer St. 89, 97 Stop Signs:- Aborn St., at Boston St. 322, 331 Beaver St., at Grove St. 157, 163 Charter St., at Hawthorne Blvd. 208, 217 Endicott St., at Winthrop St. 208, 217 Ocean Ave., at Lafayette St. 24, 31 Varney St., at Hanson St. 382, 391 Varney St., at Nichols St. 382, 391 Zoning:- Highland Ave. 301, 310 Sec. 8, Par. A amended to read Pattern & Die Making Boat Builders" 326, 343 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING See Billboards OVERPASS See Grade Crossings i -_.. ---------- P PALMER'S COVE OLD AGE HOUSING PROJECT See Public Property PARK DEPARTMENT Annual Appropriations Appropriations 276 6, 71, 93, 130, 151, 178, 194 284, 286, 301, 336, 347, 352, 361 362, 369, 370, 389, 404, 420 Act Authorizing use of land for school purposes 248, 260 _ Commissioners, appointment of 83, 291, 260 Common, See same 403 Hawthorne Monument 332 PARKING, LDUTED OR PROHIBITED See Traffic PARKING METERS See Traffic PASSENGER AUTOS See Taxis PAWNBROKERS Licenses Bond 74, 295 67, 294 PEABODY MUSEUM Annual Appropriations 50, 273 Appropriations t 286 Constable, appointment of 16 PEDLERS Applications 67, 88, 131, 138, 179, 303 Licenses 72, 95, 137, 195, 262, 270, 309 380 Leave to Withdraw 153 PENSIONS See Annuities and Pensions; Contributory Retirement Board PEBUOT MILLS Tax Appeal, expert appraisers engaged re 317, 336, 348, 349, 354 PICKMAN PARK Creek, deepening of 251, 259, 260 PLANNING BOARD See Zoning Annual Appropriations 54, 276 Member, appointment of 83, 291, 410 PLAYGROUNDS See Park Dept; Recreation Dept. PLUMBING See Health Dept. PLUMMER FARM SCHOOL Trustee, appointment of 8, 223, 224 POLE LOCATIONS AND REMOVALS See Conduits Adams St. 130, 135, 329, 334 Ancient Rd. 329, 331 Beckford St. 153, 179, 182 Beckford St., Leave to Withdraw 159 Bertucci Ave. 162, 165 Boardman St. 168, 174, 207, 210 Bridge St. 207 Broad St. 47, 63 Broadway 329, 333 Buffum St. 390, 395 Central St. 108, 116 Champlain Rd. 1681 175 Charles St. 162, 165 Charter St. 38, 41, 108, 116 Church St. 238, 247 Cloutman St. 367 Congress St. 107, 116, 118 Cross St. 211, 207 i I f POLE LOCATIONS AND REMOVALS, Cont. Dalton Pkwy. 192 Derby St. 107, 108, 116, 118 Dunlap St. 179, 183 Essex St. 107, 169, 176, 188, 192, 193, 195 201, 270, 282, 348, 351 Fairview Rd. 399, 402, 406, 409, 413, 418 Forest Ave. 153, 158 Forrester St. 95, 105 Fort Ave., near Webb St. 4 Front St. 108, 116 Gedney St. 169, 176 Greenway Rd. 153, 158 Grove St. 261, 266 Harbor St. 329, 335 Hawthorne Blvd. 107, 117 Highland Ave. 126, 129, 261, 266, 390, 394 Holly St. 371, 376 Jackson St. 341, 345 Jefferson Ave. 179, 183 Lafayette Pl. 295, 298 Lafayette St. 5, 9, 13, 107, 117 +; Lathrop St. 169, 173 Leach St. 130 Liberty St. 38, 41 Linden St. 295, 298, 376 Lovett St. 162, 166 March St. 131, 135 Margin St. 169, 176, 371, 378 Marlborough Rd. 168, 174 Mill St. 169, 176 , Naples Rd. 187, 191 I? Norman St. 169, 176 Northey St. 237, 247 Ocean Ave. 207, 212, 341, 346 Orchard St. 371 Ord St. 153, 158, 238, 246 Osgood St. 131, 135 Pingree St. 187, 191 Pleasant St. 353, 356, 418 Ridgeway St. 4 Ropes St. 371, 377 Salem Common 364 Salem St. Ext. 295 t Shore Ave. 302, 308 Summer St. 153, 159 summit St. 380, 384 Sutton Ave. 206, 211' Tremont St. 270, 282, 302, 307 Tremont St., ownership transferred 187 Vinnin St. 21, 26 Washington Sq. 107, 117 Washington St. 117, 169, 176, 238, 247, 248, 254 POLICE DEPARTMENT See Traffic Annual Appropriations 54, 276 Appropriations 15, 20, 37, 94, 125, 137, 161 169, 205, 284, 286, 315, 327, 336 352, 354, 360, 372, 379, 391 ' Compensation continued:- Brennan, John D. 206 ' Buckley, Albert H. 84 Carr, Joseph J. 237 Kingsley, Arthur 72 Moran, John W. 22 Zegarowski, John J. 237 FirearmsTechnician, compensation equalized 354 Harbor Patrol 332 Mobile Equipment, painted white 350, 358 Pay-rate for special private work 289 Personnel, Changes in 10, 36, C8, 237, 359, 365 Photographer 359 Principal Clerk 358 Salary AdJustment, consideration of 97 Salary Schedules, throughout Commonwealth, comparison of 19 Special Officer Investigator 36, 37, 48, 49, 68, 69 POLLUTION See Health Department "POND" Land Title Search by City Solicitor 321, 329 POOL TABLES Application Licenses 295 96, 303, 310, 311, 320 POSTAGE - ALL DEPARTMENTS Annual Appropriations 54, 277 PRECINCT OFFICERS See Elections and Registrations PRINTING See Advertising; City Documents PUBLIC HEALTH See Health Department PUBLIC LIBRARY See Library PUBLIC PROPERTY See Real Estate Annual Appropriations Appropriations 43, 85, 167, 186, 286 54, 277 315, 352 Bertram Field, Wooden seats pairs and Painting,nti , i ng, investigation of 359 79 Boston St., adj. to, repair retaining wall 208 City Hall, Janitor and Watchman 14 Collins Cove, Seawall, repairs to350 407, 414 kit Deeds, (Tax Title Foreclosures) transferred to 217 Garb 119, 134 Garbage Disposal Unit, re-location of 134 *` 24 Hanson St., proposed auction 270, 290 r Highland Park Section, Lookout Tower, repair or demolish 207 Junior High School 206, 267, 289, 293, 304, 309, 313 4 319, 322, 329, 360 Kernwood, Cold Spring pipe, obstruction in 407 A. A. Low School site, excavation filled proposed, Housing for Aged 11, 360 226 F , March St., B. & M. R. R. land, purchase of 285 Old Age Housing:- Fifty Units, determine status of 310 Forty Units, add11, erection of 19, 400 II Fort ite Ave.,C 31, 38, 39, 44 198 Palmer's Cove, site ' ' 229, 285 8, 9, 18, 31, 83, 94, 267 121, 313, 319, 322, 329, 360 Pertinent Plans 11 Progress Report �3 Special Meeting, re reconsideration 34 Old Water Dept. Bldg. , Use of by North Shore Asso. for Retarded Children 19 ;y Porter's Pond, Disposition a/o drainage of 328 PUBLIC UTILITIES Boston & Maine R. R., Certain trains, discontinuance of 11, 248, 372, 390 398, 4o6, 414, 423 Rate Increase 73, 195 Eastern Mass. St. Rwy., Rate Increase 9, 16 Electric Light companies, shares, sale of 319, 364 rates, increase 26o Freight Rates, increase 225 New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 294 Submarine Cables, construction of 390 Western Union Telegraph, Rates 153 '., Wires, installed underground 197 PUBLIC WELFARE See Welfare Department . PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMrIVT See Street Dept; Grade Crossings r. f. PURCHASING DEPARTMENP Agent, Appointment of 7, 223 Annual Appropriations 55, 287 Appropriation 22, 237 Bond r Bids, manner of awarding 304, 311 PUPNAMVILLE RESERVOIR See Salem-Beverly Water Supply Bd; Water Dept. _ I. ,r .r) �......! .. ..... ._ ... •. _U Pi. r R RAILROADS See Grade Crossings; Public Utilities READ FUND See Trust Funds REAL ESTATE Acquisition of:- Salem-Marblehead Pumping Station, land near 208, 270 Bequest:- Pratt St., land off (Anna E. Haley) 319, 328 329 Deed of Release:- Mansell Park, land abutting, to and from Henry A.Barry 137, 143, 144 Easements:- Brimbal Ave., Beverly to City of Beverly 291 Loring Ave., Monroe, Cleveland & Taft Rds., by Eminent Domain 412, 413 March St. Sewer, at site of, B & M R R 419, 422, 424 Salem Water Works Rd. to City of Beverly 69, 81 291 " Merrimack-Essex Electric Co. New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 300, 312 312 Land Damage:- 300, 312 Charter-Liberty Sts., off street parking 6 Leases:- 12-14 Liberty St., land from Peabody Museum 84 Lincoln Rd., Play area from Sylvania Electric Products 139, 251 License and Agreement to Indemnify Parker Bros. :- re Howard St., land adjacent to 421 Purchase of:- 15 Fort Ave. Fort Ave., land of Miller et al, by Eminent Domain 315 Liberty St., land from Be 317, 324, 328 Benj. & Sam'1 Axelrod 43 March St., land from Boston & Maine R. R. 285 j Sale of: (Including veterans' homes by State Housing Authority) Confirmatory Deeds:- Aulson Tanning Machine Co. 318 u Ka.iser, John F. Company, Incorporated 411 R18 Aborn St. 180 'fA 24, 64, 80 Barstow St. 21, 107 28 Barstow St. 162 32- 36, 76 Barstow St.40 Barstow St. 3 66 68 Barstow St. 5 72 Barstow St. 98 75 Boston St. 404 Bridge St. site of fire house, option to Parker Bros. 404 225 land to Parker Bros. 204, P-16 219 Bridge St. to First Universalist Church 269, 292 113 Broadway 95 Cheval Ave., land to J. H. Clay 15 Chipman Hill Reservoir, land at 85 Commercial St., to George F. Lord 155 Emerald St. 180 Fort Ave., land to Wallace S. Campbell �7 Ronald H. Fabiszewski �34 John J. Famico 205, P-14 " Thaddeus S. Olbrych 397 rear of, to Salem Housing Authority 285 24 Hanson St. 270, 290 Howard St., Exchange of land, to Parker Bros. 119, 131, 132, 137 11 Howard St., to St. John the Baptist Church 269, 933 Liberty St., land to Benj. & Sam'1 Axelrod 23 Mason St. 137 30-30A Mason St. 38 32-32A Mason St., to Chas. Potter 215 North Pole St., land to Parker Bros. 419 Salem-Marblehead Pumping Station, vicinity of, for recreational S purposes 206 Scenic Ave. 180 Winter Island, Lots #12 and 13 250 I { I RECREATION DEPARTMENT Annual Appropriations 54, 276 Appropriations 286, 405 Castle Hill Playground, Shelter 123 Employees, Classification and Compensation 1961 207 Member, Appointment of 8, 224 Piclanan Park, Water pollution 133 Play areas all, Crosswalks, painting of 331 Play area, Loring Ave. 80 RENT CONTROL BOARD Appropriation 6 RESERVE FUND See Mayor RESERVOIR See Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board RESOLUTIONS Bradley, James J. City Solicitor, on death of 228 Callahan, Elmer, on death of 198 Dooley, Chas. A., City Messenger, on retirement of 382 Passenger Trains, curtailment of 414 Poznan Memorial Day 134 Rafter, Councillor Francis E., on death of 123 Ryan Frank, Acting Supt. of Parks 309 Sex Offenders, Institutionalization of 357, 364 U. S. Postal Employees, Increase 251, 260, 27o REVENUE ACCOUNT '; Appropriations 301, 311 RETIREMENT See Annuities and Pensions; Contributory Retirement Board RIVERS North River:- Bonding order 343 Bridge, reconstruction of `� 270, 363 Communication from Div. of Waterways, re po�n 351 Indemnity r 366 Sewer Water, chlorination of 240, 281, 347 Signs prohibiting dumping 305 Tidegate, nuisance at 241 South River:- Submarine Cables, construction of 390 Ps' • 1 f i SAFETY PATROLS See Traffic SALARIES AND WAGE, See City Employees; Ordinances SALEM-BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD Annual Appropriations SALEM HARBOR 553 277 Annual Appropriations Cat Cove, Fill in, by New England Power Co. 52, 274 Directional markers to 46, 72 Dredging of 123 f Police Patrol 59, 61, 95, 120 332 SALEM HOLING AUTHORITY Appropriation Budget, approved by State Housing Authority 6 Housing for Aged, - see Public Property 16 Members, Appointment of Veterans' Homes, sale of, See Real Estate 8, 87, 125, 234 SALEM INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION x Members ap pointment of 161, 170 SALEM WILLOWS See Park Department t' Old Age Housing Projects - See Public Property SALK VACCINE See Health Department ' SCHOOL DEPARTMENT see Public Property Annual Appropriations Appropriations 55, 278, 283 29, 152, 185, 203, 216, 224, 296 396, 405, 414 Act authorizin g use of park land for school purposes 248 Bus Franchise, Marlborough Road Conference with City Council re locations for two new schools 3 382 82 $; Junior High School 206, 215, 225, 267 Palmer's Cove, land transferred to 267 School yards, motor vehicles, parking of 164, 170, 187 Survey, re school buidling needs 168 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES See Weights and Measures I SEAWALLS e' i Ames St., Repairs to 359 Collins Cove, 35 SEAWORMS Applications 96, 108, 127, 287, 302, 320 Permits 68, 74, 96, 108, 121, 131, 288 295, 296, 311, 330 Non-Residents, ineligible to dig 81 I SECOND HAND DEALER See Junk Dealers; Old Metal Applications 88, 399 Licenses 96, 406 SERVICE ZONES See Traffic SEWERS See Street Dept. SHADE TREE DEPARTMENT See Moth Suppression; Park Dept. ; Trees Annual Appropriations 55, 278 Appropriations 186, 286, 352 Superintendent, appointment of 247, 309 SHELLFISH See Seaworms SIDEWALKS See Streets Display 88 SIGNALS See Traffic SIGNS See Marquees Large Signs 4, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20 220 26, 27, 29, 35, 38, 41 46, 62, 63, 67, 70, 74, 82 83, 87, 92, 96, 105,108, 116 127, 138, 142, 154, 16o, 162, 167 187, 191, 195, 202, 216, 223, 238 246, 261, 267, 268, 287, 290, 302 j 307, 310, 316, 341, 346, 348, 351 353, 356, 357, 361, 365, 369, 390 7 395, 399, 402, 413, 419 Small Signs 248, 357 Bonds 9, 16, 22, 29, 46, 67, 73 68, 96, 107, 126, 137, 153, 162 169, 195, 216, 237, 261, 287, 303, 310 342, 348, 353, 364, 390, 3990 406 413, 423 i Washington St., westerly side, permits, suspension of 28, 36 ..li I SNOW See Street Department SPEED LIMITS See Traffic STATE HOUSING BOARD See Salem Housing Authority Veterans' homes, sale of, see Real Estate STOP STREETS See Traffic STREET DEPARTMENT See Streets Below Annual Appropriations 55, 278 Appropriations 6, 7, 152 21, 31, 36, 43 70, 71, 94, 119, 126, 151, 177 185, 194, 202, 213, 2240 235, 236 247, 249, 26o, 269, 284, 286, 290 341, 352, 362, 363, 380, 389, 405 420 Bituminous Materials, Bids, investigation of 391, 406 Bond Orders 21, 31, 205, 217, 235, 249 Bridges: Congress, Flint & Grove Sts., Construction, Chap. 90 amended: Acts of 1956, Chap. 718 270, 284, 290 M" Certain Streets in Beverly, Resurfacing, notice given 73, 286 .% Creek, Pickman Park, Deepening of 251, 259, 26o Dynamiter 367 Foreman, demotion of 407 " , working and light chauffeurs 359 March St. Sewerage Project 171, 313, 318, 329, 341, 346, 354 357, 363, 370 Sewerage See Streets below Snow Removal, equipment and report on 58 . Water courses - See Streets below STREETS Certain streets - re-naming of 127 Abbott & Aborn Sts., water courses 70, 242 Ames St., repairs to wall 359 Bertuccio Ave., re-numbering of 139, 225 Cedar Ave., Sewerage and Water, cost of installation 132, 168 Cedar Crest Ave. 132, 168 Cedar Crest Rd. 132, 168 Cedar Hill Rd. " " " " " " 132, 168 Cedarview St., Re-surfacing 109 Champlain Rd., Re-numbering 137 Charles St. 137 STRIMTS Cont. Charlotte St., Renamed Japonica Ave. 128 Cloverdale Ave. 360 Congress St., Sidewalk installation Crowdis St. Surface 3 3�3 13 Fort Ave., Sweeping of 407 Freeman Rd., Water Pollution, petition re 163, 407 Front St. Display Gifford Ct., Drains 364 3 Hazel St. 11422, Highland Ave., Low water pressure 343 Loring Ave., Munroe, Cleveland & Taft Rds., Water Courses and Drainage 70, 422 419 413, , Lussier St., Sewer Drain 242, 412, 107 March St., Sewerage Project 171, 313, 318, 329, 341, 354, 357 363, 370 Margin St., near, Replace old wooden drain 119 Marlborough Rd., Sidewalks, Curbstones 312, 382 Northey St., Fence at foot of 28 Ord St., Barrier 415 e Osgood St., Repairs to 114 Planters St., Fence by N. E. Power Co. (around high tension wires) 366 South St., Barrier 156 Station Rd., Surface and Drainage Valley St., Water Pollution, petition re , 349 349 163 Willson St. Construction 67 167 Wisteria St., Water Mains 3 313, 318 STREETS, LAYING OUT; WIDENING; DISCONTINUANCE ETC. Cedar Ave. 132 Cedar Crest Ave. Cedar Crest Rd. 132132 Cedar Hill Rd. 132 Chandler Rd. 32, 35, 45, 46, 74, 78, 86 97, 126 Freeman Rd. 90 Lillian Rd. 24, 32, 35, 45, 46, 74, 75 86, 97, 126 Linden Ave. 31, 35, 45, 46, 74, 76, 86 Valley St. 97, 126 � West Circle Extension 390 STREET LIGHTING See Electrical Dept; Lights on Streets StRMY BOWLING See Bowling SURVEYS Ocean Ave., Bridge, Approach to 32 Salary, See City Employees Traffic, See Same T TAG DAYS I American Legion 66 261 Bvoadd sSt. Playground 154, 371, 406 Disabled American Veterans 357 Falcon Children's Camp 364 Franco-American War Vets 261 Gallows Hill Community Club 302, 342 ,�► Immaculate Conception C.Y.O. 88, 231 Jimmie Fund 17, 230 Kiddie Kamp 120, 319 Mass. Society of Old Age Pensions 46 287 , Memorial Park Playground 357 48 Palmer's Cove Playground Association 130 Polish Falcons' Nest 188 , 347 46 Polish Legion of American Veterans 29 Pony League Baseball St. Joseph's Athletic Club 73 Salem Clippers 195 29 Salem Little League 46, 238 Salem Pony League United Polish American Organization 261 46 Veterans of Foreign Wars 238 Witch City Post �7 TAX TITLE FORECLOSURES See Public Property TAXIS Operators: Applications 10, 17, 22, 23, 30, 39, 47 67, 74, 88, 108, 127, 131, 138 143, 154, 163, 169, 179, 196, 2o7 2261 230, 238, 248, 262, 271, 295 303, 320, 330, 342, 365, 371, 390 400, 4o6, 413, 423 Licenses 10, 18, 22, 30, 39, 48, 68 74, 88, 96, 108, 121, 131, 138 143, 154, 163, 169, 179, 188, 196 207, 216, 230, 238, 239, 249, 262 271, 288, 303, 311, 330, 342, 348 A. 4 424, 365, 372, 381, 399, 406, 413 Passenger Autos: Applications 47, 271 Licenses 18, 22, 30, 48, 68, 230, 239 249, 271, 303 Stands.- Applications 22, 47 14Licenses 18, 22, 30, 48, 68, 249, 62 Washington St., Objection to 8, 11 TRAFFIC Appropriations See Police or Treasurer's Dept. Accident Reports 72 Buses:- Essex St., temporary bus stop 127 Isr Crosswalks, Curbings, Dividing Lines; painting of:- Recreational areas 331 Washington Sq. 391 Williams St. 373, 408 Heavy Vehicles, excluded: 4l5 Marlborough Rd. Lights:- Boston St., at Aborn St. 4o0, 405 Bridge, Winter & Northey Sts., Jct. of, 133, 189 Church, Washington & Lynde Sts., Jct. of, 157 Federal and Boston Sts. 280, 294 Jefferson Ave., at Wilson St. 139, 241, 343, 347, 374 Highland Ave., at Valley St. & Freeman Rd. 344 Lafayette St. and Ocean Ave. 381 North St. at Garden Terrace 349 Congress & Derby Sts., at Hawthorne Blvd. 413 I - TRAFFIC Cont. Meters: See Parking Meters below Municipal Parking Areas:- Appropriations See City Treasurer A. A. Law School, site of former 36o Charter-Liberty Sts. 6 Howard St. Meters proposed 241 Howard St. , Signs installed 230 Liberty St. land, leased from Peabody Museum 84 Lighting of 15 Off-Street Parking:- Conference with Chamber of Commerce 155 One Way Streets, Changes to or from-.- Hamilton St. 89 Munroe St. 392, 398 Proctor St. 180 Ordinances:- See Same Parking, Limited or Prohibited; Also Rescissions of Same:- Odd-Even Parking 19 On any street or highway, Nov. 1 to April lst, 58, 61, 80, 87, 145 164, 18o, 189, 391 Boston St. 3I Bow St. 305, 3A Bridge St. 156, 305, 312, 313, 322, 331 Bridge, Winter & Northey Sts., Intersection of 80, 241 Derby St. 114, la Eaton Place, both sides 90, 97 Essex St. 224, 237, 392 Fort Ave. 122, 350 Foster St. 180, 189 28 Goodhue St. 373 38 New Derby St. 367 a Nichols St. 321, 331 Norman St. 263 North St. Ct. 323, 331 Pope St., East side 40, 57 Putnam St. 242 Washington St. 322, 329 Webb St., at Bridge St. 11 Parking Meters:- Derby Sq., removal of 4 meters 411 " " re-timed to 12 minutes 225 Essex St., temporary ban lifted 263 Meter #33, area designated for Newstand 10, 16 Salaries & Wages, See City Treasurer Salem Willows, Amusement area 322 Safety Patrol:- School areas, policewomen 251 Service Zones:- i Derby Sq. 207, 373 Derby St. 359 Endicott St. 180 Essex St. 200, 225, 240, 250, 263 Goodhue St. 408 New Derby St. 108, 109, 122, 281 Summer St. 89, 97 Signs:- House of Seven Gables, directional markers to 87 Marlborough Rd. 294 New Derby & Washington Sts., directional markers to Salem Willows 123 Safford & Beaver Sts., cor. of, "Caution - Children" 408 Salem Maritime Nat'l Historic Site, directional markers to 120 Saunders St., "Children Playing" 69 Speed Limit:- Brown St., 15 mi. per hr. 172 Collins & East Collins St. 331 Pleasant St., 15 mi. per hr. 11 It 11 M556 " " 2 Webb St. , 96 * Osgood & Collins Sts. , Jct. of, "Drive Slow-Children" 133 ,g TRAFFIC Cont. 'Stop' Streets:- Aborn St., at Boston St. , 331 Beaver St., at Grove St. 322 322 Charter St., at Hawthorne Blvd. , 163 208 331 Endicott St., at Winthrop St. 2 , 217 Harbor St., at Lafayette St. 217 Milk St., at Andrews St. 156 Ocean Ave. , at Lafayette St. 71 24, 31 Pickman St., at Pleasant St. 131 Varney St., at Hanson St. 382, 156 Varney St., at Nichols St. 391 382, 391 Washington Sq., at Essex St. Washington Sq., at Pleasant St. 24, 242 Surveys:- 32 Highland Ave.Highland Ave., Colby St., Greenway & Marlborough Rds. 423 423 Taxis:- See Same 198 i TRAIN SERVICE See Boston & Maine R. R.; Public Utilities TREASURER See City Treasurer TREES See Shade Tree Department Abbott St. 115, 116 6 Barton St. 1222 Boston St. 103� 42 1 106 135 Bridge St.Bridge St. 69, 70, 156, 160, 17o 35` Buffum St. 173, 189165, 281 8 Conant St. Congress St., west side 59 77 Congress St. 103, 106 4 Dearborn St. 133, 136 53 Endicott St. 127 98, 129 i 74 Endicott St. , 1 144, 15500 Forest Ave. 14o, 142 133 Fort Ave. 98, lo6 29 Foster St. 144, 150 6 Friend St. 160, 110 Jefferson Ave. 156 56 81, 83 13 Laurel St., near , 83 81 Meade Ct. 18 , 163 Meadow St. 82 122, 125 34-36-38 Norman St. 98, lo6 14 oak St. 98, 1o6 39 Ocean Ave., near 81, 83 21A Pickman St. 139, 142 18 Rawlins St. 145, 150 8 Savoy Rd. 171, 173, 187, 189 3 Skerry St. 90, 92, 122, 125 8 Summit Ave. 145, 150 16 Upham St. 89, 92 TRUC_ISS See Auto Trucks i Dump Trucks, rates 107 TRUST FUIDS Clerk, Annual Appropriations 56, 279 Commissioner, Appointment of 291 TURN[. See Grade Crossings : , . . �. .. . .. u : \ U. S. GOVEM04ENT 1 Nike Display on Common Postal Employees, Increase 73 �> , � U. Sam Fields 270 aa� ) \ D \ � \ ƒ - \ � . / \ '\ ( A \ � �. � _ V VENDORS See Pedlers i VETERANS City Employees, Time off without loss of pay 179, 304, 384 Homes, Sale of, See Real Estate VETERANS' DAY Annual Appropriations 279 56, Parade Orders 279 187 VETERANS' GRAVES Annual Appropriations A 279 i VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS Annual Appropriations Parade 56, 279 289 VETERANS' SERVICES Agent, Appointment of 35 Annual Appropriations 43, 56, 2 , Appropriations 56, 27799 86 , 2 86 269, 361, 403, 410 VETOES See Mayor tl; s' f f � i 1 i s w p; WARDS ." Ward Seven, Advisability of creating 392 WASTE PAPER, WEIGHERS OF Appointment 300 V� WATER DEPAFMWAP Annual Appropriations Appropriations 14, 42, 94, 151, 168, 185, 203 56 a 215, 235, 249, 268, 269, 279, 286 j Highland Ave., Low Water Pressure 288, 352, 363, 379, 380, 404, 405 Overtime, discontinued 343 Wisteria St., Water Mains, Report on 407 318 I � WATER POLLUTION See Health Department II WEIGHTS & MEASURES. SEALER OF Annual Appropriations Appropriations 194, 286, 356, 279 62404 WELFARE DEPARTMW Annual Appropriations Appropriations 194 202 21 284 57, 279 3, , 379, 397, 4o9 42o Comm. of Mass., Reimbursement for funeral expenses ' Member, Appointment of , 223, 3310 10 91 7 , Resignation of 309 09 Old Age Housing Project See Public Property 35 hour work week 255 'Welfare Compensation Plan', Acceptance of 255 i WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH See Public Utilities WITCH HOUSE See Park Department WORKW IS COMPENSATION t Annual Appropriations 57, 280 Appropriations 236, 255, 396, 404 f i I k-- :7. ' t i z E MIMG AMENDMMS See Planning Board; Ordinances Highland Ave., Re-zoning certain section of 286, 301, 310 Ordinances, Printing of 6 amended to include "Pattern & Die Making, Welder &Boat Builder" 326, 343 i I r i' I �i i 4 I t ..5E a d 1956 "f �r4 CITY GOVERNMENT - 1956 MAYOR Francis X. Collins i 10 COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE John H. Burke Philip L. Morency Stephen E. Francis Francis E. Rafter Tighe Thomas F. Ti� g ppF r', tr , WARD COUNCILLORS Ward One - Louis A. Jwiniuch Ward Two - Norman E. Davies Ward Three - John R. Serafini Ward Four - Thaddeus Buczko i Ward Five - George W. Marquis Ward Six - William A. Moran q PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL - William A. Moran 41 V� 1 i 1 56 Inaugural Meeting A meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday, January 23 1956 at 10 A. M. for the purpose of organizing the city government for the year 1956. All members were present. City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey then called the meeting to order and requested R senior member Councillor Philip L. Morency to assume the chain escorted by Councillors Burke and Rafter. 1. Notification Councillor Moran introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That His Honor, the Mayor, be notified that the Councillors are assembled and waiting to be qualified. Temporary President Morency then appointed Councillors Tighe, Davies, Francis and Serafini to escort the Mayor to the Chamber. i Invocation Temporary President Morency then called upon Rev. Sylvio Ruest, curate at St. Anne's Church, Salem to give the invocation. 2. City Clerk, Augustine J. Toomey, then read the record of Election which was received Election Record. k and filed. Temporary President Morency then called City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey, to administer the oath of office to the Mayor. I Temporary President Morency then called upon City Clerk, Augustine J. Toomey, to administer oath of office to the City Council. Mayor, Francis X. Collins, then retired escorted by Councillors Moran, Swiniuch, Marquis and Buczko. �I 3•Election of a Pres. Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted: , ORDERED: That the Council proceed to organization for the year 1956 by the election of a President. Councillor Rafter nominated Councillor Moran as President. Councillor Tighe seconded the motion and Councillor Rafter moved that nominations be closed. Voted. Councillor Moran. was then elected President for the year 1956 by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay. Councillor Rafter moved that the election be made unanimous. Voted. y President Moran was then escorted to the chair by Councillors Buczko and Marquis. President Moran then thanked the Council on the occasion of his election as President. Notify Mayor of Pres. Councillor Serafini then introduced the following Order which was adopted: elect ORDERED: That a message be sent to His Honor the Mayor, Francix X. Collins that the City Council for the year 1956 has organized by the election of Councillor Moran s� y.. i 'F- ---.—__ January__2,-.1956 Ina uarl Meet' as President, and that it respectfully extends to him an invitation to address the members at this session. i ` President Moran then appointed Councillors Morency, Swiniuch, Marquis and Buczko escort the Mayor from his office to the Council Chamber for his annual address. IpMayor Francis X. Collins then delivered his address to the Council. K, Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: 5. Thank Mayor for ORDERED: That the thanks of the City Council be extended to His Honor, the Mayor address for his able and instructive address and a copy be requested for publication with the municipal documents. i Mayor Francis X. Collins then retired to his office escorted by Councillors Tighe, l' - Serafini, Burke and Davies. r Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was ado ted: 6. p ales & Regulations ORDERED: That the rules and regulations of the City Council for the year 1955 be adopted as the rules and regulations for the year 1956 and that the same be suspende k for this meeting. 7. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved City documents by the Mayor on January 3, 1956: ORDERED: That the Purchasing Agent be authorized and instructed to solicit bids for printing and binding the City Documents of 1955 and execute a contract therefor, the details of preparation and execution of the work to be under the direction and control of the City Clerk. 8. Councillor Rafter introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Pocket Manuals ` by the Mayor on January 3, 1956: ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to prepare and have printed a pocket manual for the use of members of the City Council and City ( Officers, the cost of same not to exceed Three Hundred and Fifty ($350.00) Dollars, sai sum to be charged to the regular appropriation for the City Council. 9. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted by a roll Temporary Loans i ,1AWIL call vote of ll Yeas and approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1956: ORDERED: That the City Treasurer be and hereby is authorized, with the approval I � of the Mayor and the Committee on Finance, to incur debt from time to time during the current financial year beginning January 2, 1956, on temporary loans in anticipation of revenue, and to issue therefor the notes of the city, payable within one year from ;their respective dates. The amount of such notes shall not exceed two million two Thundred fifty thousand dollars ($2,250,000.00). Any such notes or portions thereof may he refunded by the issue of new notes due within one year from the date of the original obligation. Said notes shall not be obligatory unless certified thereon as to genuine- ---._ a.. 3 January 2, 1956 T-augural Meeting ness by the National Shawmut Bank of Boston, Massachusetts. 10. Meeting nights Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the regular meetings of the City Council be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at eight otclock P. M., and that no meeting of the City Council, special or regular, except for the drawing of jurors, be called upon a shorter notice than twenty-four hours. Salary of Councillors Councillor Morency introduced the following Order which was adopted-by a roll cal vote of 11 Yeas: ORDERED: That the compensation of the members of the City Council be and hereby is established as One Thousand (61,000.00) Dollars per year, payable in equal monthly I installments. i 12. Unfinished business Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That all matters referred to the City Council of 1955 and all matters not finally disposed of or in the hands of Committees, be referred to the City Council of 1956 and to the several Committees usually considering the same. On the motion of Councillor Rafter the meeting adjourned at 9:43, A. M. I k ATTEST: E . TO WY k Y LkIKV i i r � ram, �' January 12, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on January 12, 1956, Thursday, at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Councillor Rafter was absent. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the reading of the records of t the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 1016. A hearing was held on the application of Richard 0. Soucy, d/b/a Dicks Bar and Large Sign Grill, Inc. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 143 Canal Street and Councillors Morency and Marquis were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 13. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric �'ompany to install Pole Location 1 pole on Fort Avenue near Webb Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Swiniuch. and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a locatio for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together ► with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 19th day of December, 1955. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: I Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub-stan- tially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Pole Location in Fort Ave., Near Webb St. No. SAL. - 47 dated 12/15/55--filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected,and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Fort Avenue - Near Webb Street Install one (1) pole. s 14. ` A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Joint Pole Location I Company and the Essex County Electric Company for a joint location on one pole on Ridgeway Street at property line between D. J. Francis and M. Pires and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company and Manning Lacey of the New England Tel. & Tel. Co. appeared in favor, and Councillor Morency was recorded in favor. There was no oppositi n. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain Poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, January 12, 1956 together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may j deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 7th day of December 1955. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substan- tially at the points indicated upon the plan marked -- N. E. T. & T. Co., No. 6022-- ) Dated 12-6-55--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said a New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 201 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways'or parts of ways along which the poles above referr d to are located, and the number of poles: Ridgeway Street at property line between D. J. Francis and M. Pires - 1 pole. Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public k ways for the purpose of making connection with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Pole Location 15. A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company to locate 1 pole on Lafayette Street Southeasterly from Fairview Road and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded in favor. There was • no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed`thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in I petition of said Companies dated the 2nd day of December 1955. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substan- tially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co., No. 4986 Dated 11-30 55--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the 1 conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 201 feet from the ground. yi rr' a Y �==x - _ --January-12. _1956_... - The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: ro Lafayette Street Southeasterly from Fairview Road - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and , maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public r ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may de sire for distributing purposes. The following Order recommended b the M 16. y Mayor was received. Councillor Swiniuch Appr. City Clerk's moved suspension of the rules. There was no o Dept. opposition. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved_by the Mayor on January 13, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Hundred ($1500.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue" to the City Clerk's item "Zoning Ordinances-Printed in I Pamphlet Form." 17. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Serafini Appr. "Jefferson Ave k moved suspension of the rules. There was no opposition. The following Order was then Bridge." adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on January 13, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred Thirty-One Dollars Twenty-Eight ($631.28) Cents be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue" to the Non-Revenue account ('Jefferson Avenue Bridge." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. The following Order recommended b the M 18. y Mayor was received. Councillor Morency Appr. "Municipal moved suspension of the rules. There was no o Parking Area" aect. opposition. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on January 13, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Sixteen Thousand ($16,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meter Parking Meters" account to the "Municipal Parking Area" account "Charter-Liberty Streets Off-Street Parking." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 19. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Morency movedAppr. Rent Board. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on January 13, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Eighty-six Dollars Fifty-four ($86.5h) Cents be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue" to the "Rent Board" item "Salaries and Wages." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 20. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Morency Appr. Park Dept. ' moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on January 13, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty-two Hundred ($3200.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Fund Receipts-Golf Course" to the Park Department item "Expense" sub-item "Tractor." i ---- - _ -January 12.a 1956 21. Appr. Trees. Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on January 13, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Six Hundred Fifty ($2650.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meters-Parking Meters" account as follows: To the item ItTreasurer-Parking Meter Expense" Six Hundred Fifty ($650.00) Dollars; to the »� item "Treasurer-Parking Meters Salaries and Wages" Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars. ;: i Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 22. Appr. St. Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then + adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on January 13, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue" to the Street Department item ItSnow and Ice, Salaries and Wages." 23. Mayor's appt. of,varicLut The Mayor submitted the following list of various appointments officers City Auditor Harold M. Perkins, City Auditor for a term of 1 year beginning February 1, 1956• Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. City Collector C. Leo Clapper was appointed City Collector for a term of 1 year beginning February 1, 1956. Councillot:Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and l Absent. City Electrician John J. Barry was appointed City Electrician for a term of 1 year beginning i ' February 1, 1956 and Councillor Francis moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. City Treasurer Arthur T. Brennan was appointed City Treasurer for a term of 1 year beginning February 1, 1956 and Councillor Davies moved suspension of the rules. There wasno-- objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. Purchasing Agent William H. Webb was appointed Purchasing Agent for a term of 1 year beginning February 1, 1956 and Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. Member of Brd. of Assessors Max Kowalski was appointed a Member of the Board of Assessors for a term of 3 years and Councillor Buczko moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. Member of Pub. Welfare Mr. John C. Whiting was appointed to the Board of Public Welfare for a term of Brd• 3 years and Councillor Burke moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. - y 0 g _ ---January 12, 1956 The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. Trustee of Plummer Benjamin Herwitz was appointed Trustee of Plummer Farm School for a term of 5 years Farm School and Councillor Francis moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. Frank J. Famico was appointed Trustee of the Plummer Farm School for a term of Trustee of Plummer five years and Councillor Marquis moved suspension of the rules. There was no objectio Farm School The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent, Y F Charles C. Curtis was appointed a member of the Recreation Commission for a term of Member-of the Rec. Commission 5 years beginning January 10, 1956 and Councillor Serafini moved suspension of the rules The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. " Member of the Board The Mayor's appointment of Rylance A. Lord as a Member of the Board of Health for of Health a term of 3 years beginning January 2, 1956 was laid over until the next meeting. Edgar W. Nickerson was appointed City Engineer for a term of 1 year and Councillor City Engineer Burke moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. 24. The Mayor's appointment of Stephen Zisson to the Salem Housing Authority for a Appt. Salem Housing h. term expiring January 22, 1957 was received and Councillor Burke moved suspension of Auth. the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's reappointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. 7A. : The Presidnet submitted a list of Committees for the year 1956 which was read 2Standard Committees •4;°•#` and filed. for 1956 A notice was received from George W. Marquis of his intention of doing business 26. Doing Business with with the City of Salem and it was received and filed. the City of Salem was receiv d A notice from�C'Iarles P. Norton, State Housing Board of the sale of Veterans' 27. � Biome at #72 Barstow Street and it was received and filed. Sale of Vets. Home A communication was. received from J. Leo McCarthy 28. �. y opposed to the erection of an Pet. opposed to erect- ion of Old Age Housing Old Age Housing Project at Palmer Cove vicinity and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the Project. in Palmer Cove `•�`d : matter be referred to the Committee on Public Property. Voted. vicinity 29. A communication was received from T. F. Bates of. the Eastern Massachusetts Street Appear before Com. on Lic. & Per. re: Taxi. ,': jRailway requesting to appear before the Committee on Licenses and Permits regarding Cab license r,. f. " a Taxi Cab License granted to Irving Taxi Inc. at 62 Washington Street and the matter lwas referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits, A communication was received from the Senior Citizens and Associates of America 30. Old Age Housing ( relating to the Old Age Housing Project in Salem and it was referred to the Committee o Project IPublic Property. -... .--d-11uary l9i 31. A. communication was received from the Central Labor Union relating_ to the Old Old Age Housing Project e Housing Project and the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Property, n the motion of Councillor Swiniuch. 32 Additional Clerk in A communication from the Salem Community Club stating the need for an additional Dept.of Pub. Health clerk in the Department of Public Health was received and filed. a 33 Hearing D. P. U. re: A notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities of a hearing to be t increase in rates of E. M. S. R. R. held in Room 166 State House, Boston on the Petition of the Eastern Massachusetts Street 4 Railway to increase rates and Councillor Morency moved that the City Solicitor and 2 members of the City Council appear at the hearing representing the City of Salem's d interest and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded as opposed to the increase in rates. 34. Invitation An invitation was received from the New Salem American Legion Post #372 for the Council to attend installation of officers to be held at the Hotel Hawthorne on January 18, 1956 at 8 P. M. and Councillor Morency moved that the invitation be accepted Voted. s 35•Invitation An invitation was received from the Naval Reserve to attend "Open House" on January i 19, 1956 at the Naval Reserve Training Center on Derby Street and Councillor Burke moved that the invitation be accepted. Voted. f 36. I Pole locations A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and (jointly) the Essex County Electric Company for joint locations on 26 poles on Lafayette Street j � Southeasterly from Washington Street and a hearing was ordered for January 26, 1956 at 8 P. M. Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 37. Paul R. Talbot, 13 Hazel St. ar 38. Richard F. Michalowski, 144 Derby St. 39. Catherine Twarogowski, c/o Atty. Charles E. Halliday, 157 Wash. St., Salem 40. Mrs. Barbara Kerkorian, 70 Aborn St., Peabody 41. Builder's Lic. An application was received from William L. Danforth, 657 Main St., West Medway, € Mass. and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the license be granted. Voted. 9 Sign Bonds The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved: 42. P. Ballantine & Sons, 44 Church St. 43. P. Ballantine & Sons, 39 Central St. 44. P. Ballantine & Sons, 268 Washington St. 45. P. Ballantine & Som , 3 Ward St. 46. P. Ballantine & Sons, 102 Congress St. 47. P. Ballantine & Sons, 32 Front St. f 48. P. Ballantine & Sons, 156 Derby St. Large Signs The following applications for Large Stationary Signs were received and hearings ! were ordered for January 26, 1956 at 8 P. M. 49. Naumkeag Trust Co., 271 Essex St. 50. P. Ballantine & Sons, 44 Church St. 51. P. Ballantine & Sons, 39 Central St. 52. P. Ballantine & Sons, 268 Washington St. 53. P. Ballantine & Sons, 3 Ward St. 3 10 January 12, 1956 P. Ballantine & Sons, 102 Congress St. 54. P. Ballantine & Sons, 32 Front St. 5 P. Ballan 5. tine & Sons, 156 Derby St. 5 . The following applications for Taxi Operators' Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Taxi Oper. Lic. Daniel T. Currier, 9 Bay View Ave., Danvers 57. Ronald J. Jalbert, 48 Pleasant St., Beverly 58. Harvey A. Mallard, 47 St. Peter St. 59. Vincent L. DiFrancesco, Ipswich Rd., Topsfield . 60 James F. Delande, 40 Harbor St. 6 . Napoleon J. Provost, 216 Lafayette St. 62. A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses 6List of Ren. and Permits. r^. 64. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses Granting of certain s and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. licenses "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following license be granted: NEW LICENSE TAXI OPERATOR Bertram itiTliam Fawson, 11 Beacon St." The Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on December 8 1 975• 955 Ordinance increase increasing the amount of Patrolmen in the Police Dept. from 57 to 62 was then taken up DePtolmen in Police and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on January 13, 1956. 65. Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted. Presented Newsstand at meter #33 to the Mayor for a on Wash. St. ay approval on January 13, 1956 and returned unsigned. ORDERED: That George Di'Orio of 68 Summer St. Salem be authorized to carry on the business of vending newspapers and periodicals from a vehicle at the area location now described as meter space meter #33 on Washington Street adjacent to Essex Street. Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted by a roll call 6nccrease pensions 'vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and' approved by the Mayor on January 13, 1956: i ORDERED: That under the provisions of Chapter 32, Section 96 of the General Laws, Ter. Ed., the annual amount of retirement allowance, pension, annuity or other benefits ' payable to any of the following named persons is hereby increased to $1,200.00: Ann Cadegan $lJ200.O0 Helena Callahan " (Martin Carr " Joseph Kenney lGeorge M. Pepin n ;John H. Smith n Helen F. Sullivan " (Mary A. Tracey " 67. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved ; Rescind Order re: fence around Tower at by the Mayor on January 13, 1956: Fort Ave. ORDERED: That the Order adopted by the Council of the March, 1955 meeting and r 11 approved by the Mayor, pertaining to the erection of a high fence around the Power Transmitting Towers in the Fort Ave. - Memorial Drive section be and hereby is rescinded 4 68. Erect barbed wire aroutd. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved High Tension Tower at Fort Ave. by the Mayor on January 13, 1956: r ORDERED: That the New England Power Company be requested to erect a protective device of barbed wire construction on each High Tension Tower in the Fort Ave. - Memorial Drive section. 69. eet to discuss Old Age Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Housing Project. ORDERED: That the Housing Authority as well as the Committee for Old Age Housing appointed by the Mayor meet in executive session with the Council before the next i Regular Council Meeting to discuss at full length the proposed Old Age Housing for the City of Salem. Be it further Ordered that the Housing Authority as well as Committee appointed bring all the pertinent plans and communications that the Housing Authority and the Special Committee might have in their possession pertaining to Old Age Housing. iy3 70. 4 Appr. Polio Vaccine Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented to the Mayor on January 13, 1956 and returned unsigned. ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate $15,000.00 to be used for the purchase of Salk Polio Vaccine and for payment of such medical fees as are i` I 5 necessary for the administering of these inoculations. I 71. arking sign Webb St. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved t ,' t Bridge St. by the Mayor on January 13, 1956: ORDERED: That the Police Department be requested to replace temporary signs with permanent signs, in regard to time limited parking, on Webb Street at Bridge Street. 72. � s adopted: C. Sol. appear at Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which wa hearing re: stops of & M.R.R. at Carlton- ORDERED: That the City Solicitor be instructed to appear before the proper ville authorities, namely the Public Utilities Commission, for the purpose of reinstating the regular stops of trains at the Carltonville station. ' 73. ill in excavation at Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: A. A. Low School ORDERED: That theSuperintendent of Public Buildings and Public Property take immediate steps to fill in the excavation created by the demolition of the A. A. Low i School on the corner of Nichols and Butler Streets. I . Councillor Swiniuch moved that permission be given to Mr. Joseph J. Nabozny, Taxi Stand-Opposi- tion to. President of the Eastern Mass. St. Railway and employees on the Eastern Mass. St. Railway to discuss the matter of a Taxi Stand at 62 Washington Street granted to Bruce I . Irving. Councillor Swiniuch then moved that the employees of the Eastern Mass. St. Railway together with Mr. Bruce Irving be invited to attend a meeting to discuss the - i q 11 January 12, .1956 s Taxi stand at 62 Washington Street. Councillor Swiniuch then withdrew his motion without objection. Y President Moran then appointed Councillor Buczko to draw 2 jurors for Superior Civil Court in Salem on February 6, 1956 and the following names were drawn: Jurors. Thomas J. Magner, 31 West Ave., Electrician Joseph Griffin, 171 North St., Leather Worker r On the motion Of Councillor Tighe the meeting adjourned at 9:11 P. M. '. ATTEST: ' U T N OOMEY CIT u �t s. it it t� 1 i uu er 'i i f e9 Jj e( f' it yy Ps a s Vil _____January. 26,._1956... A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on — Thursday, January 26, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Councillor Rafter was absent. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 74. Joint Pole Locations A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company for joint locations on 26 poles on 'IJ Lafayette Street and Vernon Trembley of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in i favor, and Councillor Morency was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. t ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain j poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, I ; together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition P of said Companies dated the 22nd day of December 1955. i All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substan- tially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co., No. 6027 Dated 11-28-55--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cablesand by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 201 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles: Lafayette Street Southeasterly from Washington St. - 26 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public' ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. . il) Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Naumkeag Trust Company to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 271 Essex Street and Councillors Swiniuch, Francis and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 50. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the P. Ballantine & Sons to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 44 Church Street and Mr. Schaller representing the P. Ballantine & Sons appeared in favor and Councillors Morency, Swiniuch and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch --- January.26,._-1956_ moved that the permit be granted. Voted. A hearing was held on the application of P. Ballantine & Sons to erect a Large Si Large Sign Stationary Sign at 39 Central Street and Mr. Schaller representing the P. Ballantine & Sons appeared in favor and Councillors Swiniuch, Burke and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted. Voted. A hearing was held on the application of P. Ballantine & Sons to erect a Large 52g Large Sign g Stationary Sign at 268 Washington Street and Mr. Schaller representing the P. Ballantin & Sons appeared in favor and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the permit be granted. Voted A hearing was held on the application of P. Ballantine & Sons to erect a Large SLarge Sign Stationary Sign at 3 Ward Street and Mr. Schaller representing the P. Ballantine & Sons appeared in favor and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded in favor. There was no oppositi n. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted. Voted.. A hearing was held on the application of P. Ballantine & Sons to erect a Large SLarge Sign Stationary Sign at 102, Congress Street and Mr. Schaller representing the P. Ballantine & Sons appeared in favor and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the permit be granted. Voted. A hearing was held on the application of P. Ballantine & Sons to erect a Large 55Large Sign r Stationary Sign at 32 Front Street and Mr. Schaller representing the P. Ballantine & iSons appeared in favor and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded in favor. -There was no Opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted. Voted. A hearing was held on the application of P. Ballantine & Sons to erect a Large SLarge Sign Stationary Sign at 156 Derby Street and Mr. Schaller representing the P. Ballantine & Sons appeared in favor and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded in favor. There was no I, opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted. t I Voted. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Davies 75. Appr. Water Dept, moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on January 27, 1956: I ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Ten ($7,710.00) Dollars be i and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue" as follows: To the Water Department item "Water Extension Salaries and Wages" Five Thousand Nine Hundred ($5,900.00) Dollars; .to ithe Water Department item "Water Extensions Expense" One Thousand Eight Hundred Ten i ' 15 f ` _ January 26, 1956 ($1,810.00) Dollars. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 76. Appr. Police Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules. Approved by the Mayor on January 273 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand' ($1,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is ( I appropriated from the "Park-O-Meter, Parking Meters" account to the Police item "Parking Meter, Signs, Equipment, etc." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 77. Appr. Electrical Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules. Approved by the Mayor on January 27, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Hundred Twenty ($720.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meter, Parking Meter" account to the "Lighting i Municipal Parking Spaces" account. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriate for this purpose. 78. Appr. St. Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules. Approved by the Mayor on January 27, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Fourteen Thousand ($14,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the Street Department item "Chapter 90." z Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 79 Trans. land to The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of Mr. & Mrs. Clay III 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on January 27, 1956: ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to transfer a certain, parcel of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required for any public use for One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars to John Henry Clay and Estelle C. Clay, husband and wife, both of Salem. Said parcel has been voted as not necessary by the School Committee on November 14, 1955 and is situated on Cheval Avenue bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Southwesterly corner of said lot on the Southerly street line of Cheval Avenue and thence running SOUTHEASTERLY by the land.now or formerly of Clay fifty-three and 44/100 (53.44) feet to a stone bound as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to, thence turning and running NORTHEASTERLY by land of the City of Salem as shown on said plan, ten and 28/100 (10.28) feet to other land of the City of Salem, thence turning and running NORTHWESTERLY by said other land of the City of Salem as shown on said plan, fif y and 66/100 (50.68) feet to Cheval Avenue, thence turning and running y .'Iw' WESTERLY-by the Southerly street line of Cheval Avenue, as shown on said plan, ten (10) feet to the point begun at. Containing 520 square feet more or less and shown on a plan entitled "Land of the City of Salem, Cheval Avenue, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 inch = 20 ft. January 1956, Edgar W. ' Nickerson, City Engineer." And be it further • ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign, acknowledge and execute proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this land. The Mayors reappointment of James Kinsella as a member of the Boar 80. d of Health for Appt. Board of Health 4. a term expiring the first Monday in February 1959 was received. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension ofthe rules. Councillor Francis objected. The matter was laid over until the next regular meeting. The following were appointed as Weighers of Coal and Commodities for a term of Weighers of Coal 1 year effective January 27, 1956 by the Mayor: and Commodities Maurcie E. Flynn, 3 Pearl St. Henry A. Mc'Kenney, 112 Conant St. Teresa G. Hyde, 11 Conant St. Canfield D. Brewster, Porter St., Wenham Harold G. Phillips, 180 Lewis St., Lynn Henry G. Mallon, 16 Cloutman St. B. R. Poeton, 11 Nursery St. A Veto from the Mayor relative to a newsstand at meter #33 on Washington Street 82.Veto re: Newsstand was received and Councillor Morency moved that it be received. Voted. No action for seven days tinder the law. } 3. The Mayors appointment of James R. Dooley as Constable at the Peabody Museum Constable for a term of one year beginning January, 28, 1956 was received and filed. i 84. A Communication was received from President William A. Moran appointing Committee appointed E Councillors Louis A. Swiniuch and Stephen E. Francis as a Committee to appear with i the City Solicitor at the Department of Public Utilities hearing relating to increase i in Eastern Massachusetts Railway rates and it was received and filed. 5. A notification from the State Housing Authority of their approval of the Salem Salem Housing Auth. Housing Authority's Budget was received and filed. budget approved Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Robert B. Eaton, 3 Mt. Vernon St. 86. Eva Chou:i.nard, 49 Harbor St. 87. John Paczkowski, 13 Carleton St. 88. i 9. A bond covering City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey was referred to the Committee City Clerk's Bond on Bonds and returned approved. Sign Bonds The following sign bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved: Naumkeag Trust Co., 217 Essex St. 90. Harbor Cafe Inc. d/b/a Torino's Cafe, 48 Harbor St. 91. 17 January 26, 1956 92. Bond move a building A bond covering' 3. F. Goodwin to move a building from- Washington Street to 110 Jefferson Avenue was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 93. Maintain a Lubritorium An application was received from the Shell Oil Co. to Maintain a Lubritorium at 110 Jefferson Avenue and a hearing was ordered for February 9, 1956 at 8 P. M. 94. An application was received from the Shell Oil Company to keep, store and sell Keep store and sell inflammables and gas. 12,620 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 110 Jefferson Avenue and a hearing was ordered for February 9, 1956 at 8 P. M. 95 Appl. Large Sign An application was received from Harbor Cafe Inc. of Salem d/b/a Torino8s Restautant to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 48 Harbor Street and a hearing was I . f - ordered for February 9, 1956 at 8 P. M. 96. Poppy Day An application was received from the Witch City Post to hold Poppy Days on 1 May 25, 1956 and May 26, 1956 and Councillor Morency moved that the permits be granted. Voted. 97. Tag Day An application was received from the Immaculate Conception to hold Tag Days on May 11, 1956 and May 12, 1956 and Councillor Davies moved that the permit be-granted. Voted. Builder's Lie. 98. An application was received from Lazarus H. Paul, 44 Rolling Lane, Newton for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. 49. Builder's Lie. An application was received from Thomas F. Johnson, 229 Castle Rd., Nahant for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. 100. 1 Builder's Lie. An application was received from Charles J. Ragucci, 35 Avalon Road, Malden for a Builders License and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the license be granted. Voted. 101. Move a Bldg. An application was received from B. F. Goodwin to move the Shell Oil Co. from I , Washington Street to 110 Jefferson Avenue and the permit was granted. Voted. The following applications for Taxi Operators licenses were referred to the Taxi Oper. Lie. Committee on Licenses and Permits: 102 Antone J. Tavis, 32 County St., Pea. 103 Robert A. Dowdell, 161, Porter St. 104 Ralph E. Leavitt, 149 Lafayette St. 105 Albert Lussier, 139 North St. 106 Leo B. Skelley, 3 Gerrish Place 107 James R. Britton, 67 Marlborough Rd. 108 Frank J. Giunta, 7 Prescott St. 169 William T. Long, 11 Ober St. 110 Wilfred P. Parent, 20 Palmer St. i ill List of Ren. of certail A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses licenses and Permits. Y� - - Councillor Marquis submitted a Petition from 979 residents opposed to the loca- 1112. tion of the Old Age Housing Project in the Palmer Cove P1 Pet. opposed to Playground area and it was Old Age Housing Pro- received and filed. ject location Communications from St. Joseph Alumni, St. Joseph Holy Name and Palmer Cove 113. Pet. Opposed to Old Association opposed to the location of the Old Age Housing Project in the Palmer Cove Age Housing Project $• Playground area was received and filed. Councillor Marquis requested permission be granted to introduce an Order out of order. Permission granted. Voted. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved 114 eearing re: Old Age by the Mayor on January 27, 1956: Housing Project ORDERED: That a Public Hearing be held on February 7, 1956 at 7:30 P. M. in the City Council Chamber or another appropriate public building relating to the use of any land now known as Palmer Cove Playground area for Housing for the Aged as requested in Petition submitted to the City Council as of this date. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses 115 New Licenses and i and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Renewals "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of grantin certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSES j TAXI OPERATORS Daniel T. Currier, 9 Bay View Ave., Danvers Ronald J. Jalbert, 48 Pleasant St., Beverly Harvey A. Mallard, 47 St. Peter St. Vincent DiFrancesco, Ipswich Rd., Topsfield James F. Delande, 40 Harbor St. Napoleon J. Provost, 216 Lafayette St. RENEWALS PASSENGER AUTOS Irving Inc., 24 Federal St. (20) Ernest R. Spinazzolo, 121 North St. (1) TAXI STANDS Irving Taxi, Inc. 49 Washington St. (1) It " " 66 Washington St. (1) it 159 Fort Ave. (2) It it 24 Federal St. (2) TAXI OPERATORS Janes , 21 Osborne St. Rhonello D. Clay, 116 Lafayette St. Joseph A. Dunn, 18A Clifton Ave. George C. Feeney Sr., 89 Aborn St., Pea. Leo J. Fortin, 2z Federal St. Bruce A. Irving, 1 Beach Ave. Kenneth Kennedy, 11 Rust St. Kenneth R. Langlois, 18 Rice St. Robert L'Italien, 29 Osgood St. John J. Maguire, 137 North St. Leonard H. Moreland, 105 North St. Harvey F. Nichols, 671 Loring Ave. Robert Ouellette, 1 Barton Sq. Roy H. Sanborn, 14 Tremont St. Charles T. Skeffington, I4 Feder«-1 8t. Ernest R. Spinnazzola, 38 Osborne St. Herbert E. Burton, 23 Federal St. i. Hollis Kent, 137 North St. r i 19 _.__January.24,L1956 f.- 117. Councillor Tighe introduced the following report of progress for the Committee on Old Age Housing Project Public Property and the report was 'accepted. Voted. "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the matter of selecting a site for a housing unit of 40 motel-type houses for the aged has considered said matter and would recommend that as a result of a Committee of the Whole meeting with the Housing Authority Board and the Committee for the Aged, several recommended sites in different Wards of the City will be investigated with both of the above mentioned Boards and a report submitted at a later date." 118. j Investigate nuisance- Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the City Marshal, Chief of the Fire Department and Agent of the Board of Health be requested to investigate a nuisance in the yard operated under a i f 3rd Class Automobile Dealer's License at #56 Bridge St. 119. Retarded Group--use of Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by 2 rooms in old Water Dept. Bldg. the Mayor on January 27, 1956. Order was introduced for President Moran: f ORDERED: That the Mayor and the Superintendent of Public Property be authorized ' to allow the "North Shore Association for Retarded Children" the use of the two vacant f rooms at' the rear of the second floor of the Old Water Department Building at 34 Church Street. And be it further ordered that no rental will be charged to this Association by the City of Salem, and they will agree to vacate the property with 30 days after written notice by the Superintendent of Public Property in the event the rooms are required for any municipal purpose as determined by the Mayor and the Superintendent of Public Property. President Moran requested Councillor Davies to assume the Chair. Voted. President Moran then spoke in favor of the above Order and then resumed the chair. 120 Odd-even parking on all Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order and Councillor Davies moved that streets it be referred to the Committee on Traffic. Voted. ORDERED: That the Traffic Department put into effect the order submitted to them in February of 1954 pertaining to the Odd-even parking of automobiles. Also an explanation of order not being put in effect. 121. Investigate salaries Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: of Police & Fire Dept. in various cities ORDERED: That tie Police Committee and Salary Committee look into the question of pay schedules in the Police Department and Fire Department and compare them with existing rates throughout the commonwealth and make a report to the Council relative to this entire matter. On the motion of Councillor Tighe the meeting adjourned at 9:33 P. M• ATT EST: UGUSTIN 0 CI CL NIA: a =. 2 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, February 9, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent were Councillors Moran, Tighe, and Rafter. City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey assumed the ichair. Councillor Morency was then elected Temporary President in the absence of (President Moran. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the reading of the records of the • (previous meeting were dispensed. * Voted. A hearing was held on the application of Harbor Cafe Inc. of Salem d/b/a L95. arge s Torino' ar ge Sign � Restaurant, 48 Harbor Street to erect a Large Stationary Sign and Councillors Serafini land Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the permit be granted. Voted. A hearing was held on the application of Shell -Oil Company to keep store and sell 94. Keep store and sell I12,620 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 110 gas. & Inflammables � Jefferson Avenue and Attorney James F. Tobin appeared in favor for the Shell Oil Company. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the license be granted. Voted. A hearing was held on the application of the Shell Oil Co 93. mpany to Maintain a Lubrit Maintain a Lubritor- orium at 110 Jefferson Avenue and Attorney James F. Tobin a ium appeared in favor for the Shell Oil Company. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the license be granted. Voted. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Swiniuch 122. Appr. Health Dept. moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then i! adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on February 10, 1956: "r ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-two Dollars Forty ($1,382.40) Cents be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the Health Department item "Administration Salaries and Wages" sub-item "Permanent Intermittent Nurse." 123. TYB following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Serafini Appr. Cemetery Dept. moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on February 10, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the Cemetery "Sale of Lots" account to the Cemetery item "Greenlawn Cemetery Improvements Salaries and Wages." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 124. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor 6winiuch Police Dept. Appr. ;moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on February 10, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-eight Dollars Thirty ($16,938.30) Cents be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account ]to the Police Department item "Salaries and Wages." i - —-----February-99. 125. Keep John W. Moran The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Counci llor Davies on payroll beyond reg.30 day period. moved that permission be granted. Voted. The following Order was then adopted by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 3 absent and approved by the Mayor on February 10, 195 : ORDERED: That the City Marshal be and hereby is authorized under the provisions of the City Ordinances to continue John W. Moran, a patrolman in the Police Department, on the payroll for a period of thirty days. 126. Bond Order construc- The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Marquis tion of streets and sidewalks and appr. moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. Voted. Appropriation adopted from Tax Rate. by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 3 Absent. Bond Order adopted for First Passage by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 3 Absent. ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Forty-six Thousand ($146,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of constructing streets of Macadam pavement or other road material approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and for the construction of sidewalks of brick, stone or concrete, and be it further ORDERED: That the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, be authorized to borrow the sum of One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand ($125,000.00) Dollars under the provisions of Chapter 44 Section 7, Clause 6 of the General Laws, and to issue bonds or notes therefor, payable in not more than five (5) years for the meeting in part of said appropriation for the construction of streets of Macadam pavement or other road material approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and for the construction of sidewalks of brick, 'stone or concrete, and be it further I ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-one Thousand ($21,000.00) Dollars being the balance of said appropriation be raised and appropriated in the Tax Rate of the current year. 127. Constables The Mayors appointment of the following as Constables for a term of 1 year effective February 10, 1956 was received and filed. i Edwin W. Pasternak, 7 Linden Ave., Salem Albert J. Duggan, 6 Harrington Court, Salem Nathaniel J. Gahagan, 9 North Pine St., Salem William H. Annable, 77 Highland Ave., Salem ICI John J. Regan, 12 Sumner St. , Salem j I�! 128. I� Sale of Vets. Homes A notification from the State Housing Authority of the sale of Veterans' homes at numbers 24, 64 and 80 Barstow Street was received and filed. II 129. Joint Pole Location A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England I: Telephone and Telegraph Company for joint location on 1 pole on Vinnin Street and a public hearing was ordered for February 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. it III 130. II Claim The Claim of Stanley M. Lach, 217 Lafayette Street, Salem was referred to the Committee on Claims. The following City officers bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and City officers bonds returned approved: I City Purchasing Agent, William H. Webb City Treasurer, Arthur T. Brennan 131- � I 132. The following Large Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and I Sign Bonds 10 returned approved: ! The Yardstick, 5 Front St. Touraine Stores, Inc. , 250-254 Essex St. 133. Touraine Stores, Inc., 250-254 Essex St. 134. Joseph R. Connolly, d/b/a Connolly's Barber Shop, 116 Boston St. 1135. 136. The following applications for the erection of Large Signs were received and public hearings were ordered for February 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. Large Signs The. Yardstick, 5 Front St. Joseph R. Connolly, d/b/a Connolly's Barber Shop, 116 Boston St. 137. Touraine Stores Inc., 250-254 Essex St. 138. Touraine Stores Inc., 250-254 Essex St. 139• 140. I An application was received from Dan"s Taxi for a Taxi Stand at 20 St. Peter St. 141.An Stand and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. The following applications for Taxi Operators Licenses were referred to the Taxi Operators Committee on Licenses and Permits: Bruce A. Irving, Jr., 1 Beach Ave. Pierre H. di Grandpri, 14 Curtis St, 142. 143. 14 . A list of renewals of Certain Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses Renewals of Certain i, and Permits. Licenses Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses 145. and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. New Licenses and Ren. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted: PASSENGER AUTO Stephen George, 189 Fort Ave. Stephen George, 1312 Washington St. Independent Taxi, Inc. Salem Depot (5) it " 100 Lafayette St. (2) TAXI STAND Stephen George, 1312 Washington St. it It 189 Fort Ave. TAXI OPERATOR Armand F. Belleau, 69 Tremont St. William H. Blackwell, 82 Woodside St. James R. Britton, 67 Marlborough Rd. Alton B. Cann, 5 Nursery St. Leonard F. Carroll, 15 Willow Ave. Roger P. Cimon, 4 Ames St. Frank P- Clocher, 11 Burnside St. Hugh J. Dickson, Jr., 8 West Ave. Edwin M. Doucette, 18 Cross St. Robert A. Dowdell, 162 Porter St. 23 TAXI OP ERA TORS "CONT1b. James E. Dunn, 19 Irving St. Thomas F. Feeney, 77 Main St., Peabody Frederick J. Fossa, 100 Lafayette St. Joseph S. Fournier, 153 Lafayette St., Marblehead Stephen A. George, 3 Cabot St. Frank J. Giunta, 7 Prescott St. Arthur V. Howard, 60 Barstow St. Chester E. James 14 Highland Ave. Ernest L. Keenan, 25 Roslyn St. Walter M. Knonpka, 156 Boston St. Ralph E. Leavitt, 149 Lafayette St., Marblehead John D. Lee, 17 Nelson Rd., Peabody E Robert G. Lemelin, 275 Jefferson Ave. William T. Long, 11 Ober St. Albert Lussier, 139 North St. Richard S. McAlpine, 6 Wisteria St. Michael F. Novak, 41 Ward St. Wilfred P. Parent, 20 Palmer St. Aime L. Pelletier, 50 Aborn St., Peabody j George Richardson, Jr., 93 Elliot St., Beverly Arthur G. Roderick, Sr., 55 Broad St. Arthur G. Roderick, Jr., 7 West Circle I Parley Roderick, 36 Endicott St. Mervin Pomroy, 15 Osgood St. Raymond L. St. Pierre, 199 Bridge St. Warren F. Strout, 4 Randall St. Antone J. Tavis, 32_ County St., Peabody Louis J. Theriault, Jr., 3 Prospect St., Danvers Norman H. Theriault, 36 Bradstreet Ave., Danvers Leo B. Skelley, 3 Gerrish Place r' Old Age Housing Projecl Councillor Davies gave a verbal report of progress for the Committee on Public I - Property making no recommendations for the Housing for the Aged inasmuch as Councillors Moran, Tighe and Rafter were absent. Voted. 80. Appt. member of Brd. of The matter of the Mayor's reappointment of James Kinsella as a member of the Board iHealth _ of Health for a term expiring the first Monday in February 1959 which was laid on the table on January 26, 1956 was then taken up and the Mayor' s appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas 3 Nays. ; �i 146. Explore Peripheral Councillor bwiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted: Parking and Bus Shuttle ! , service ORDERED: That the Council Committee_on Traffic meet with the Chamber of I� Commerce, the Massachusetts transit operators and the Police Traffic Department to explore the possibilities of peripheral parking and bus shuttle service. 147. C. Sol. render opinion Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: re: fence at Lafayette 3t. ORDERED: That the City Solicitor give an opinion on the dilapidated condition of a fence located between 419-437 Lafayette Street. This opinion if it can be had before the next Council meeting. The Solicitor is to notify by Registered mail the owner of said property of his decision, and said decision to be made at the next regulax Council meeting. 148. Contact State Housing Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: I for more sites for Old Age ORDERED: That the Salem Housing Authority Chairman be requested to contact the State Housing authority and request that they send a representative to select several more alternate sites in the city of Salem for the erection of housing for the aged. i Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: 149. iORDERED: That the Council Committee on Salaries make a survey of the adequacy of Survey Salaries salaries of all departments in the City and submit a report thereon to the City Council Councillor Marquis introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for 150. Ordinance-stop sign First Passage. i i In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic (Stop Signs) . Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Article IV, Section 49 is hereby amended d by adding the followi in alphabetical order: Easterly bound traffic on Ocean Ave. at Lafayette St. Westerly bound traffic on Ocean Ave. at Lafayette St. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved 151.Stop Sign by the Mayor on February 10, 1956: ORDERED: That a stop sign be placed on Washington Square South at Pleasant Street trial period of 60 days. Councillor Serafini introduced an Order for the Laying Out and Acceptance of 152. p Laying Out & Accept. Linden Avenue from the end of the present acceptance of Linden Avenue in a southwesterl of Linden Ave. direction on varying courses to Lillian Road. Councillor Morency requested Councillor Davies to assume the chair. Councillor Morency then moved that the matter of Laying Out and Acceptance of Linden Ave. be laid on the table until the next meeting. Motion defeated by a roll call vote of 3 Yeas, 5 Nays and 3 Absent. The original Order for a hearing on the matter which was introduced by Councillor Serafini was defeated. Councillor Serafini introduced an Order for a Public hearin to be held Laying out & accept. g on Lillian Rd. February 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. on the matter of Laying Out and Acceptance of Lillian Rd. Councillor Serafini then requested permission to withdraw. Permission was granted with unanimous consent. President MorencyJurors (temporary) then appointed Councillor Burke to draw 3 Jurors for Lawrence Civil Court for March 5, 1956 and the following names were drawn: Louis W. Robinson, 33 Harbor St., Machinist Anna V. Calo, 15 Lynde St., Matron Richard Bisazza, 77 Summer St., Clerk President Morency (temporary) then appointed Councillor Swiniuch to draw 3 Jurors for Salem Civil Court and the following names were drawn: I i Donald C. Aitken, 157 Lafayette St., Salesman I John C. Dalton, 22 Lee St., Telephone Worker Leo T. Fay, 266 Essex St., Sales Rep. - I - L: 25 February 91 1956 On the motion of Councillor Davies the meeting adjourned at 9:18 P. M. ` ATTEST: I � 4UG*ST . I . I � i I { � I li i I I i I I I I iI 'I II I , I 11 - 7 l I i 1 n 263 February 23, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in theCouncil Chamber on Thursday, February 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Councillor Rafter. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of th previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. A hearing was held on the petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the 153 Joint location New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for joint location on 1 pole on Vinnin Stre t and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councill Morency was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 30th day of January, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following condi- tions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Joint Pole Location of Existing ECE Pole in Vinnin Street No. SAL.-48 Dated 1/27/56--filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by said Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of their business; and by said New England Telephone 4. & Telegraph Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of their business: and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles: Vinnin Street - One (1) Pole 137. A hearing was held on the application of the Yardstick to erect a Large Stationary Large Sign Sign at 5 Front Street and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded in favor. There was no Opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 138. A hearing was held on the application of Joseph R. Connolly, d/b/a Connolly's Large Sign 'r Barber Shop to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 116 Boston Street and Councillors Buczko, Burke and Tighe were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Buczko moved that the permit be granted. Voted. i 2'7 i 9 ri 139. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Touraine Stores Inc. to erect a Large �I Stationary Sign at 250-254 Essex Street and Councillors Buczko, Morency and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Buczko If moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 140 Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Touraine Stores Inc. to erect a Large 6 V Stationary Sign at 250-254 Essex Street and Councillor Buczko was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Buczko moved that the permit be granted. Voted. i � 154. Constables The Mayor's appointments of the following as Constables for a term of 1 year i effective Febraury 24, 1956 was received and filed. i Vezina F. Morency, 10 Dow St. Sinarise Gauthier, 68 Leavitt St. Andrew Bye, 318 Essex St. Harold Pero, 107 Essex St. l Roland F. Kiley, 195 North St. Edward F. Donovan, 2 Riverway Rd. 155. Sale of Land Wallace S. Campbell The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Property. Motion Defeated The following Order was then adopted by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on February 24, 1956: ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell to Wallace S. Campbell an Honorably Discharged Veteran of World War I1, of Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, a certain parcel of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required by any public use at a price of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars, said land is situated at the Fort Avenue Veterans Development, so-called, and bounded and describ d as follows: SOUTHERLY by Fort Avenue, as shonw on plan hereinafter referred to one hundred r r'. and 50/100 (100.50) feet; WESTERLY by Lot No. 118 as shown on said plan ninety-one and 82/100 (91.82) feet; NORTHERLY by a proposed way as shown on said plan, sixty-six and 61/100 (66.61) feet; NORTHEASTERLY by Lot No. 116 as shown on said plan, sixty-two and 19/100 (62.19) feet, and SOUTHEASTERLY by said Lot No. 116 as shown on said plan, sixty and 91/100 (60.91) feet. Containing 9,200 square feet of land. All of said measurements being more or less and being Lot No. 217 as shown on plan entitled "House Lot Development Land of the City of Salem, Fort Ave., Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.: 40 ft. 1946, Revised Dec. 1948, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer." and be it further ORDERED: That any conveyance of title by the City of Salem hereunder shall contain restrictions for the benefit of adjoining lots, shall be in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and shall require the complete construction of a dwelling house February 2 t 956 --- - ----- within two years from the date of the deed from the City of Salem as a condition of the conveyance, such dwelling house to consist of either a single family dwelling house for occupancy by the grantee and his family costing not less than $6,000.00 or a two-family dwelling house for occupancy by the grantee and his family and one additional family costing not less than $12, 000.00 and subject to the building laws, regulations and ® zoning ordinances of the City of Salem, and be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign, execute and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this land. 156. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to the removal of signs Removal of signs on Westerly side of and marquees on the Westerly side of Washington Street that will interfere with the Washington St. construction of the grade crossing elimination and Councillor Morency moved that a public hearing be held on March 8, 1956 at 8 P. M. on the matter of removing signs j and marquees from the following locations. Voted. Naumkeag Amusement Co., 150 Washington Street--------------------Marquee Joseph Gibeley, 150 Washington Street----------------------------Signs - 2 Salem Kiddie Shop, 142 Washington Street-------------------------Sign LeBlanc Cleansers, Inc., 138 Washington Street-------------------Sign Baker's, 138 Washington St.--------------------------------------Sign The Sherwin Williams Paint Company-------------------------------Sign Salem Lowe Company--------------------------------114 Wash. St.--Marquee Sears Roebuck, 118 Washington St.--------------------------------Sign Salem Masonic Temple Association, 68-76 Washington St.-----------Marquee 157. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of Annuity Pension 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on February 24, 1956• Bessie J. Munroe ORDERED: That under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the ieeneral Court of Massachusetts amending Chapter 32 of the General Laws by adding Section 95 as provided therein, the City of Salem hereby grants an annuity to Bessie J. Munroe of 7 Ash Street, Salem, Mass., widow of George S. Munroe who died February 18, 1�56, i � and who during the period of his lifetime was a regular employee of the City of Salem Park Department from December 13, 1920 to the date of his retirement January 1, 1955, and that such annuity be in the sum of $1800.90 which does not exceed one-half (a) of I his regular compensation at the time of his retirement. Said annuity to be computed i and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to • pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. 158. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received and Councillor Swiniuch Appr. Res. Acct. I 1 moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on February 24, 1956. ' Roll Call Vote 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. ORDERED: That the sum of Forty Thousand ($40,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is 29 _—February 94, 1a56 appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the Unclassified "Reserve" account. — 159. Appr. School Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then { adopted under suspension of the rules. Voted. ORDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Hundred($1500.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the School Department item ' Ii "Unpaid Bills of 1955•" 16o. Appr. Maturing Debt & The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Serafini Int. moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on February 24, 1956• Voted. ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is i appropriated from the "Sale of City Property-North Street Overpass" account to the Ii "Maturing Debt and Interest" item "Redemption of General Loans." This appropriation is made in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 63. it i 161. 1956 Budget The Mayor submitted the Budget for 1956 in the amount of $5,616,029.96 and it was referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 162. Eleanor A. Sheehan, 31 Bow St. 163. Herman R. Stromberg, Restaurant Row 164. Charles W. Berry, 10 Manning St. 165. Nathan Levin, 11 Seaside Terrace, Lynn, Mass. 166. Edgar Allain, Cedar Crest Ave. 167. Philip D. Murphy, 88 McKay St., Beverly Sign Bonds The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 168 Gulf oil Corp., 290 Canal St. 169 William P. Tobin, d/b/a_Tobin Television Service, 115 North St. 170 Salem Finance Co. , 16 New Derby St. Large Signs The following applications for Large Stationary Signs were received and public hearings were ordered for March 8, 1956 at 8 P. M. 171. Salem Finance Co., 18 New Derby St. ry 172. William P. Tobin, d/b/a Tobin Television Service, 115 North St. � 173. Tag Day An application was received from the Salem Clippers to hold tag days on March 23, 1956 and March 24, 1956 with rain dates March 30, 1956 and March 31, 1956 and Councillor Davies moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 174. Tag Days An application was received from the Polish Legion of American Veterans to hold tag days on April 20, 1956 and April 21, 1956 and Councillor Swiniudh moved that the permit be granted. Voted. t { i February 23, 1956 An application was received from William Jones, 34 Bellvale Street, Malden 175. Builder's Lic. and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. 176. An application was received from Milo Bros., 184 Marlborough Road, Salem for a Builder's Lic. Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. ® 177. An application was received from Alfred J. Casey, 11 Edgemere Road, Lynn, Mass. Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. 178. An application was received from Raymond R. Martel, 12 Lois Street, South Hamilton Builder's License Mass. for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. � The following applications for Taxi Operators licenses were received and referred Taxi Operators to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Joseph G. Dube, 18 Middlesex Ave., Swampscott 179. Charles Francis Foley, 33 Summit Ave. 180. Edward J. Cote, 20 Willow Ave. 181. 182. A list of renewals of Certain licenses was referred to theCommittee on Licenses Renewals of Certain and Permits. Licenses 183. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses New Licenses and and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Renewals "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS Bruce A. Irving, Jr., 1 Beach Ave. Pierre H. diGrandpri, 14 Curtis St. TAXI STAND Dan's Taxi (Earl G. Daniels) 20 St. Peter St. RENEWALS AUTO TRUCK Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St. Arthur G. Roderick, 200 Washington St. PASSENGER AUTO Earl-G. banJ ls, 21 St. Peter St. f Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St. (4) Arthur G. Roderick, 200 Washington St. (2) Arthur G. Roderick, Salem Depot (2) TAXI OPERATOR ar es rnold, 138 Boston St. Harold J. Currier, 94 Derby St. Earl G. Daniels, 82 Gardner St. Timothy E. Flynn, Jr., 62 Gardner St. George J. Healey, 89 Sumner Rd. Arthur R. Johnson, 32 Dunlap St. Hector J. Lemelin, 42 English St. Cornelius M. Moynihan, 14 Naples Rd. Earl J. Richards, 284 Lafayette St. Oren J. Stevens, Jr., 11 Woodside St. Oliver R. Stiles, 6 Becket Ave. David E. Whitehead, 8 Restaurant Row 31 -- - --- — _ . -- - - FPb. 23, 195h -- , — 1 . Old Age Housing Councillor Tighe introduced the following majority report for the Committee on Palmer Cove Area Public Property. Report was accepted. Voted. Recommendation was defeated by a roll i call vote of 3 Yeas, 7 Nays and 1 Absent. "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the Mayor's request for tentative approval of a site consisting of 65,000 square feet of city owned land located at Palmer's Cove to be used solely for the construction of housing units for �F/{ elderly persons has considered said matter and would recommend that sufficient land for a total of 30 units on this site be made available. " f 185. ` Old Age Housing Councillor Davies introduced the following minority report for the Committee on Salem Willows Area Public Property. Report was accepted. Voted. Recommendation adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the granting of tentative approval to the Palmer's Cove area for Old Age Housing has considered said matter and would recommend a minority report that tentative approval be given to that area known as the "Salem Willows" area at the location of the Old Alms house on Memorial Drive. " i i. The Council recessed at 9 :35 P. M. and reconvened at 9 :40 P. M. 150. Ordinance-Stop Sign The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance introduced on February 9, 1956 relative to the erection of a stop sign for Easterly bound traffic on Ocean Avenue at Lafayette Street and Westerly bound traffic on Ocean Avenue at Lafayette Street was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on February 24, 1956. 126, Bond Order-streets The matter of Second Passage on a Bond Order in the amount of $125,000.00 which and sidewalks was introduced on February 9, 1956 for the construction of streets and sidewalks was then taken up and adopted by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. Approved by the Mayor on February 24, 1956. 186. Reconsideration - A notice of reconsideration was filed by Councillor Serafini relative to the Laying out & acceptance Linden Ave. laying out and acceptance of Linden Avenue and it was received and filed. Councillor Serafini moved that reconsideration be taken. Voted. Councillor Morency moved that the Order be amended by setting the hearing for March 8, 1956 at 8 P. M. Voted. The following Order was then adopted as amended. Voted. WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience II require that a public street or way to be called Linden Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from the end of the present acceptance of Linden Ave. in a south- westerly direction on varying course to Lillian Road as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated February, 1956, it istherefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Girard A. Roy, et ux, 45 Hancock St. , Salem Harry C. Conlon, at ux, 30 Loring Ave. , Salem, John Rikkola, et ux, 12 Linden Ave. George Guerrette, et ux, 9 Fairview Rd. , Salem Vernon Tremblay, et ux, 13 Linden Ave. I ! Alfred J. Morneau, et ux, 13 Liberty Hill Ave. , Salem I Hyman Marcus at al, 6 Fairfield St. , Salem i d February 23, 1956 _ and all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that Thursday the 8th day of March, 1956 at 8 o'clock, P. M. at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. 187. Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: Survey Bridge on Ocean Ave. ORDERED: That the City Engineer and the Superintendent of Streets make a survey of the approach to the Ocean Avenue bridge, from the Canal Street entrance, and to submit to the Mayor and City Council an estimate of the cost of erecting a cable fence along both edges of said street. 188. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Stop sign on Wash. Sq. at Pleasant St. by the Mayor on February 24, 1956. ORDERED: That the Police Department be requested to erect a stop sign on Washington Square North at Pleasant Street for a trial period of (sixty) 60 days. 189. Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted. Presented Laying Out & Acceptance Lillian Rd. to the Mayor for approval on February 24, 1956 and returned unsigned. WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Lillian Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from Linden Avenue to Chandler Road as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city dated February, 1956, it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Alfred J. Morneau et ux, 13 Liberty Hill Ave., Salem Hyman Marcus, et al, 6 Fairfield St. , Salem and all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that Thursday the 8th day of March, 1956, at 8:00 o'clock, P. M. , at city hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. 19o. Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Laying Out & Acceptanc Chandler Road to the Mayor for approval on February 24, 1956 and returned unsigned. ` WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience Irequire that a public street or way to be called Chandler Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from the end of the present acceptance of Chandler Rd. in south- westerly direction to Lillian Road as shown on a plan on file in the office of the I city clerk of this city dated February, 1956, it is therefore hereby i ORDERED, that due notice be given to Massimo Santuisanio, et als, 29 Londonderry Road, Marblehead Hyman Marcus, et al, 6 Fairfield St. , Salem James A. Amsler et ux, 13 Chandler Rd. Gideon J. Pelletier et ux, 12 Chandler Rd. and all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before OFF F7-- 33 Fehruary-_23.,_1956 — -- - --- - mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that Thursday the 8th day of March, 1956, at 8:00 o'clock, P. M. , at city hall, Salem is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. I 191. Prohibit Parking Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on February 24, 1956: ORDERED: That parking be prohibited for longer than 30 minutes on the Northeaster side of Boston St. from the junction of Essex and Boston Streets to the furthest: point of a building marked 6A Boston Street for a trial period of 60 days. x, i On the motion of Councillor Burke .the meeting adjourned at 9:53 P. M. ATTEST: AU OOMEY ITY C i ¢ A. J-' February 28,- 1956special me—ating A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, February 28, 1956 at 7 P. M. for the purpose of acting on the reconsideration as filed by Councillor Swiniuch relative of Old Age Housing. Absent was Councillor Rafter. . Councillor Tighe moved that reconsideration be taken. The President then declared this motion out of order ruling that no Councillor but Councillor Swiniuch could move reconsideration. Councillor Morency moved adjournment at 7:26 P. M. Motion defeated. w Councillor Morency then moved that the notice of reconsideration be given leave to with- draw. There was no action. Councillor Davies moved adjournment at 8:37 P. M. ATTEST: � A COTOOMEY_ CITY C Max: 8, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, March 8, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent were Councillors Moran and Rafter. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Councillor Serafini was appointed as President, pro tempore, in the absence of Councillor Moran. 152. laying Out & Accept. A hearing was held on the matter of Laying Out and Acceptance of Linden Avenue of Linden Ave. k. and Attorney Hyman Marcus, 214 Essex Street and Mr. Wilfred J. Poitras, 6 West Terrace spoke in favor and Mr. & Mrs. Girard A. Roy, 45 Hancock St. , Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Morneau, r< i13 Liberty Hill Ave. , Mr. & Mrs. Harry Conlon, 30 Loring Ave. , Mr. & Mrs. George Guerrette, 19 Gardner St. , Massimo Santuisano, 29 Londonderry Rd. , Marblehead, Thomas ! Santuisano, 1 Chandler Rd. , Gideon J. Pelletier, 12 Chandler Rd. all appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the City Engineer and the Committee on Public Works for approval as soon as p possible. Voted. i„ 189. Laying Out & Accept. o A hearing was held on the matter of Laying Out and Acceptance of Lillian Road Lillian Rd. and Attorney Hyman Marcus appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. i Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the City Engineer and the t ` i Committee on Public Works for approval and for them to report at the next regular I meeting. Councillor Marquis moved an amendment to consider the approval of the City i Engineer and the Committee on Public Works on March 15, 1956 instead of March 22, 1956. Motion defeated. Councillor Morency's motion was then adopted. Voted. 19o. Laying Out & Accept. of A hearing was held on the matter of laying Out and Acceptance of Chandler Road Chandler Rd. and Attorney Hyman Marcus appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. I, Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the City Engineer and the Committee on Public Works for approval and for them to report at the next regular meeting. Voted. ! 172. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of William P. Tobin, d/b/a Tobin Television j to erect a Large Stationary Sign Service, 115 North Street,,and Councillor Morency was recorded in favor and Mr. I Tobin appeared in favor, and Councillors Swiniuch, Burke and Tighe were also recorded I'! in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 171. large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Salem Finance Co. , 18 New Derby Street to erect a Large Stationary y Sign and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor. There , �I was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 156. Removal of signs, A hearing was held on the advisability of removing certain signs, marquees and marquees and canopies canopies that will interfere with the construction of the grade crossing elimination Non Washington Street. City Solicitor James J. Bradley appeared in favor. There was {l ..... . Mar. 8, 1956 no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies then introduced the following 192. Order for Councillor Sera£ini which was adopted. Suspend permits for signs, marquees & canopies during cons- ORDERED: That the permits for the location and erection of signs, marquees, and truction of Wash. St. canopies, upon which a hearing has been held this day for their removal, are herewith suspended during the reconstruction of Washington Street and that the right to maintain and the erection of said signs is to be reinstated upon the completion of this work provided that the locations and the signs, marquees, and canopies are the same as those which have been removed. 193- The Mayor's appointment of Albert Allen, Kernwood Road as a Constable in the Constable City of Salem for a term of one year effective March 9, 1956 was received and filed. Voted. 194. The Mayor's appointment of the following persons as Weighers of Coal & Commodities Weighers of Coal & Commodities for a term of one year effective March 9, 1956 was received and filed. Thomas F. Stanton, 5 Roosevelt Rd. William F. Mooney, 100 Broadway James T. Lorenz, 6 Sunset Rd. Lewis C. Moalli, 5 E. Collins St. 195. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Morency Appr. "Treas. Dept." moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 9, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Eight Hundred Forty ($23,840.00) Dollars be appropriated, as needed, from the "Veterans Housing Fund in Custody of the i City Treasurer" as follows: To the "Interest and Maturing Debt" item "Interest- General Loans" Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty ($4840.00) Dollars; To the "Interest and Maturing Debt" item "Redemption of General Loans" Nineteen Thousand ($19,000.00) Dollars. Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 196. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received and Councillor Swiniuch Appr. St. Dept. moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 9, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Three Hundred ($5,300.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the Street Department item "Kernwood Bridge, Estimate County Commissioners. " 197. A communication was received from the Mayor enclosing 2 Ordinances relating to the Com. from Mayor enclosing 2 Ordinance Police Department and it was received and filed. 98. The following Ordinance recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Swiniucl Ordinance Change in Police Personnel to moved that it be adopted for First Passage. Councillor Francis objected and moved include spec. officer investigator. the Ordinance be referred to theCommittee on Ordinances. Voted. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Police Department. 37 Mar. -8, -1256 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows : SECTION 1. Chapter 19, Section 1, Article 1 of the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass. , 1952 is hereby amended by adding after the words "firearms technician" in said Section 1 the following phrase, "one of whom shall act as a special officer investigator," so t t said Section 1 as amended shall read as follows: Ii SECTION 1. A police department is hereby established which shall consist of a city marshal, three captains, six lieutenants who shall act as inspectors and one of whom shall be designated as traffic lieutenant in charge of the traffic division of the police department, four sergeants, sixty-two patrolmen, one of whom shall act as a parking meter collection and maintenance man, one of whom shall act as a firearms . technician, one of whom shall act as a special officer investigator, twenty-five j: i reserves and one clerk. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. l �99. Ordinance - Spec. The following Ordinance recommended by the Mayor was received and Councillor Officer Investigator. Francis moved that it be referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Voted. i In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. , An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Administration. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 2, of the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass. , 1952 is hereby amended by adding at the end of said Chapter 2 the following new sections. Section 113. There is hereby assigned from the police department a patrolman, whose responsibilities and duties shall be as defined in the following section. Section 114. The said special officer investigator shall be responsible to the a licensing authorities as defined in Chapter 138 and 140 of the General Laws, as amended' and as set forth in the City Ordinances. He shall see that every person doing business'; or conducting any activity under the provisions of said chapters of the General Laws y II or Ordinances is properly licensed. He shall make such investigations and reports as are requested of him by the licensing authorities. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 200. Appr. Police Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Swiniuch li moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 9, 1956. ��. Voted. M ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousnad ($1,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is N � appropriated from the "Park-O-Meter Parking Meters" account to the "Municipal i I Parking Areas" item "Police, Parking Meters, Signs, Equipment. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. �I 201. p' Appt. of officers for A notification was received from the Board of Assessors of their appointment of Brd. of Assrs. p ' . Fr cis T. Parker as Chairman and A. Jere Turcotte as Secretary and it was received and I' filed. law ._._ Mm.. 8. 1956 A request was received from the Fire Department to keep the name of Wesley H. 202. owe on the payroll beyond the regular 30 day period and Councillor Davies moved that Keep name of Wesley H. Rowe on payroll permission be granted. Voted. beyond reg. 30 dayperiod. 203. An application was received from the Massachusetts Society of Old Age Pensions Tag Days jto hold tag days on June 15th and 16th, 1956 with rain dates June 22nd, and 23rd., 1956 'and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. I 2o4. A notice was received from the State Housing Board of the sale of Veterans ' homes Sale of Vets. ' homes I at 30-30A Mason Street and 40 Barstow Street and it was received and filed. 205. A notice of thanks from Mrs. Munroe relative to granting her a pension was received Pension of Mrs. ;and filed. Munroe--thanks for 1 � 206. ' A notice from the Polish Citizens Club opposed to the Old Age Housing units at Pet. opposed to- Old e Housing at Willows. Salem Willows was received and filed. 207. An application was received from Webbers to erect a Cloth Banner and Net across Erect Cloth Banner and net across Essex (Essex Street from May 1, 1956 to May 15, 1956 and Councillor Morency moved that the St. i ermit be granted. Voted. The following applications for the erection of Large Signs were received and hear iq s fwere ordered for March 22, 1956 at 8 P. M. Large Signs erry's Inc. , 301 Essex St. 208. r Oil Corp. , 290 Canal St. 209. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims A Freeman E. Morse, 18 Ocean Terr. 210. Ida Collier, 5 Holly St. 211, The following Drain Layers' Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and Drain Layers' Bonds Freturned approved: Thomas V. Hever 212. Arthur J. Birmingham, Jr. 213, 214. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company for pole locations 1 Pole locations and removals a.nd removals on Liberty and Charter Streets and a public hearing was ordered for. i March 22, 1956 at 8 P. M. 3r.._ 2 15. An application was received from Mannco Chemicals, R31 Boston "Street to Keep and Keep and store inflammables jstore 6,000 gallons of Heavy Aromatic Solvent at R31 Boston Street and a public hearing was ordered for March 22, 1956 at 8 P. M. 216. An application was received from John J. Bartley to move a building from Washington Appl. Move a Bldg. I iPtreet to Peabody, Massachusetts and Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted !I ubject to the filing of a Bond. Voted. At- i 39 Mar. 8, 1956 Taxi Opera. Applica- tions The following applications for Taxi Operators' Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: 217. Mario J. Cornacchio, 8 Glendale St. 218. Francis J. Gallant, 40 Palmer St. 219. Alfred L. Currier, 3 Locust St. , Beverly 220. William J. Sahovey, 158 Bridge St. 221. i I � List of renewals of A list of renewals of Certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses a Certain Licenses and Permits. 222. New Licenses and Councillor Davies introduced the following report for Councillor Serafini for Renewals If the Committee on Licenses and Permits: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of I granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS Edward J. Cote, 20 Willow Ave. s Joseph G. Dube, 18 Middlesex Ave. , Swampscott Charles Francis Foley, 33 Summit Ave. I RENEWALS TAXI OPERATORS 4 John W. Corbin, 20 Ord St. Ovila Duhaime, 23 Beaver St. i Thomas J. Healey, 24 Rainbow Terrace Arthur Joseph Munroe, 68 Butler St. i Robert S. Murphy, 67 Salem St. John C. Norris, 5 Rust St." 185. Councillor Swiniuch moved reconsideration of the vote passing the minority ' Old Age Housing Memorial Drive report granting a location at Memorial Drive for Aged Housing. Voted. The matter of the Minority report was then taken up and Councillor Swiniuch moved that it be referred to the Committee on Public Property. Motion defeated by a roll call vote of I 2 Yeas, 7 Nays and 2 Absent. Councillor Marquis moved that the minority report be taken up and adopted. Councillor Marquis ' motion was then adopted by a roll call vote i of 7 Yeas, 2 Nays and 2 Absent. Councillor Marquis made a resolution that the City Clerk notify the Salem 1, 4 Housing Authority. President Serafini then moved that the Council recess at 9:55 P. M. for 5 minutes. Council reconvened at 10:03 P. M. I II' Councillor Marquis was then given unanimous consent to withdraw his resolution. I I 4 223• Notify Salem Housing Councillor Marquis then introduced the following Order. Councillor Swiniuch Auth. of location for Old Age Housing moved an amendment to delete the last paragraph recommending area opposite Smith Pool. Councillor Swiniuch was then ' I given unanimous consent to withdraw his amendment. , Councillor Marquis was then given unanimous consent to delete the last paragraph. ,I . The following Order was then adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the City Clerk send a communication to the Salem Housing Authorit 4U asking the local Housing Authority to notify the State Housing Board that the Salem I City Council has not approved the Palmer Cove Area for Old Age Housing. And that furthe , Ithat the Salem City Council by virtue of their action taken on the minority report of th I ' (meeting of March 8, 1956 has given its approval to the area on Memorial Drive adjacent t the present location of the municipally owned and operated hospital. Such site was recommended by the Salem City Council to the Salem Housing Authority. I 224. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and a hearing Tree Removal ordered for March 22, 1956 at 8 P. M. ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees be requested to remove a tree at #6 Barton Street and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. i 225. Councillor Francis introduced the following order which was adopted and approved Obtain Hands for addition to City by the Mayor on March 9, 1956: Hospital i ORDERED: That the Mayor and the Agent of the Board of Health look into the possibility of obtaining Federal or State funds or both for the construction of an (addition to the Health Hospital. on Memorial Drive. I j 226. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Prohibit parking E. side of Pope St. by the Mayor on March 9, 1956: ORDERED: That parking be prohibited on the Easterly side of Pope Street for a I !trial period of 60 days. 227. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for First Ordinance-prohibit ' Passa e. parking on E. side of g Pope St. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic. (Parking prohibited. ) Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: ( SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Article V. , Section 51 of the Revised Ordinances is hereby i amended by inserting the followin g new street in alphabetical order: Pope. Street, Easterly side. i SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. i President Serafini, pro tempore, then appointed Councillor Swiniuch to draw 1 Juror (Juror for Salem Superior Civil Court on April 2, 1956 and the following name was drawn: Bertha F. Demers, 318 Jefferson Ave. President Serafini, pro tempore, then appointed Councillor Swiniuch to draw 2 ,juro for Lawrence Superior Civil Court on April 2, 1956 and the following names were drawn: I Gerald Lamontagne, 225 Lafayette St. , Clerk Ellsworth Blenkhorn, 152 Bridge St. , Carpenter. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 10:26 P. M. i ATTEST: Y A J, TOOMEY C 41 March 22, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday March 22, 1956 at 8 P. M. Absent was Councillor Rafter. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 209. Large Si A hearing }g Sign ng was held on the application of the Gulf Oil Corp. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 290 Canal Street and Herbert F. O'Neil of the Gulf oil Corp. a� ' appeared in favor and there was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency �/1 moved that the permit be granted. Voted. r 208. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Jerry's Inc. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 301 Essex Street and Councillors Worency and Serafini were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 215. i Keep and store inf. A hearing was held on the application of Mannco Chemicals to keep and store 6,000 gallons of inflammables at R31 Boston Street. No one appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the hearing be postponed until April 26, 1956. Voted. 228. Pole Locations & A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for Removals _ I pole locations and removals on Liberty Street and Charter Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Morency and Swiniuch were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. The following Order was then adopte ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a w location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary I in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 28th day of February, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions : Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--Street Light Poles in Liberty +' St. , Charter St. and Parking Lot No. SAL. - 49 Dated 2/2V56--filed with this order. ' ME There may be attached to said poles by said Essex County Electric Company-wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. i The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected and the number of, poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Liberty Street Install one (1) Pole Remove One (1) pole Charter Street Install Two (2) Poles Parking Lot off Charter Street Install Four (4) Poles MAIO A hearing was held on the advisability of removi 224. ng a tree at 6 Barton Street Tree Removal and Councillor Davies was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 229. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of Annuity Pension 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1956: Margaret Luca ORDERED: That under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the General Court of Massachusetts amending Chapter 32 of the General Laws by adding Section { 95 as provided therein, the City of Salem hereby grants an annuity to Margaret Luca of i 2 Leavitt Street, Salem, Mass. , widow of Salvatore Luca who died March 18, 1956, and who during the period of his life-time was a regular employee of the City of Salem Street Department from May 1922 to the date of his retirement October 11, 1941, and that such annuity be in the sum of $780.00 which does not exceed one-half (-) of his regular compensation at the time of his retirement, and be it further { ORDERED: That the above pension of Seven Hundred Eighty ($780.00) Dollars be I ' and hereby is increased to Twelve Hundred ($1200.00) Dollars under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the General Laws as amended. Said annuity to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. 230- The following Order recormended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Annuity Pension Mayor on March 26, 1956: ORDERED: That ,under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the General Court of Massachusetts amending Chapter 32 of the General Laws by adding SectiQ 95 as provided therein, the City of Salem hereby grants an annuity to Jane Sullivan of 5 Lyme Street, Salem, Mass., widow of Lawrence F. Sullivan who died March 17, 1956) and who during the period of his life-time was a regular employee of the City of Salem Street Department from June 1927 to September 18, 1948, the date of his retirement, and that such annuity be in the sum of $1273.32 which does not exceed one-half (2) of his regular compensation at the time of his retirement. Said annuity to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. 231- The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Appr. Water Dept. Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order 1 I was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1Q56: ORDERED: That the sum of Thirteen Hundred ($1300.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the Water Department item "Water Laborers- Payroll." 232. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Swiniuch Appr. Cemetery Dept. moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1956: 43 March 22, i956 ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Eighty-six Dollars Ten ($386.10) Cents be and hereby is transferred from "Estimated Receipts" to the Cemetery account "Sale of Vaults." 233• Pub. Prop. Appr. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received and Councillor Sera£ini moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on 6 March 26, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-one Dollars Twenty-one ($2291.21) Cents be and hereby is appropriated from the "Fire Insurance Damage to City Garage" to the Public Property Department item "Departmental Building Expense" sub-item "Repairs." 234. ppr. St. Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account as follows: To the Street Department item "Snow and Ice Salaries and Wages" Fifteen Thousand ($15)000.00) Dollars; To the Street Department item "Expense" sub-item "Snow and Ice" Tan Thousand ($101000.00) Dollars. Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 235- t Appt. Reg. of Voters The Mayor's reappointment of James R. Treadwell to the Board of Registrar of t Voters for a term of 3 years expiring April 1, 1959 was received. Councillor Davies moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was then confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. 236. p Appt. Vets. Agent The Mayor Cleary's appointment of Patrick J. Clea as Veterans' Service Agent for a term `' � . of 1 year effective April 1, 1956 was received and filed. 237• j 11'rans. ]and on Liberty The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of St. to Benjamin & Samuel Axelrod. 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1956: ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to transfer a certain parcel of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required for any public use to Benjamin and Samuel Axelrod as joint tenants for the consideration that the said Benjamin (' and Samuel Axelrod will transfer to the City of Salem a certain parcel of land owned by ;. the said Benjamin and Samuel Axelrod, the said land is more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Southeasterly corner of said lot of land of the "w City of Salem and Adasko thence running Northwesterly nine and 33/100 (9.33) feet to Eother land of the grantees as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to; thence turning and rung Southwesterly by said other land of the grantees sixty-seven and 5/100 (67.5) feet to said other land of the grantees as shown on said plan; thence turning and running Southeasterly by said other land of the grantees nine and 13/100 (9.13) f March 22, 1956 feet to other land of the City of Salem; thence turning and running Easterly by said other land of the City of Salem sixty-seven and 13/100 (67.13) feet to the point begun at. Containing 619 square feet of land more or less and being shown on a plan entitled i "Portion of land of City of Salem & Axelrod Bros. Liberty St. , Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. • 20 ft. Jan. 1956, Edgar W. Nickerson, City Engineer," and be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign, acknowledge and P deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this land. 238. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of Purchase land of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1956: Axelrod--on Liberty St ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to purchase from Benjamin and Samuel Axelrod a certain parcel of land situated at Liberty Street for the consider - i � tion that the City of Salem will transfer to Benjamin and Samuel Axelrod a parcel of municipally owned land situated at the Liberty-Charter Street Off-Street Parking area, said parcel is more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the i SOUTHWESTERLY corner of said lot on Liberty Street thence running NORTHEASTERLY by Liberty Street seven and 66/100 (7.66) feet to other land of the grantors as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to; thence turning and running NORTHWESTERLY by said other land of the grantors seventy and 93/100 (70.93) feet to lan now or formerly of The Cousins Tr. ; thence turning and running SOUTHWESTERLY by said land of The Cousins Tr. eight and 92/100 (8.92) feet to Liberty Street as shown on said plan; thence turning and running SOUTHEASTERLY by the Easterly street line of said Liberty Street seventy and 86/100 (70.86) feet to the point be'•4 gun at. Containing 587 square feet of land more or less and being shown on a plan entitled "Portion of Land of City of Salem & Axelrod Bros. Liberty St. , Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.: 20 ft. Jan. 1956, Edgar W. Nickerson, City Engineer." 239- Chapter 760 of the Acts of 1955 relating to Group Life and Accident Insurance of Accept. of Chap. 760 of the Acts of 1955 re: City Employees entitled "An Act providing for contributory Group Life, Accident, Group Life and Accident Ins. of C. Employees Hospitalization, Medical and Surgical Insurance for persons in the service of a County, City, Town or District and their dependents" which was recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the Act be accepted. Councillor Burke moved that the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole. Councillor Burke's motion was defeated. The original motion of Councillor Swiniuch was then adopted and the Act was accepted and approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1956. 240. A veto was received from the Mayor relative to the location of the Old Age Veto of Mayor re: location for Old Age Housing Project at Memorial Drive stating his opposition and it was recommended no Housing. action for 7 days under the rules. t 45 March 22, _1956- - - ---- �� 2 1. Continue name of A request was received from the Fire Department to keep the name of Harry E. Harry E. Weston on payroll. Weston on the payroll beyond the regular 30 day period and Councillor Davies moved that permission be granted. Voted. f 242. `. it Rules and Reg. of the A copy of the rules and regulations of the Fire Department was read and Councillor Fire Dept. I Tighe moved that a copy be sent to each Counillor. Voted. ' 243. Ocean Ave. Bridge A report from the City Engineer relative to an iron cable fence being erected at the Ocean Avenue Bridge entrance from Canal Street giving estimate of cost was referred to the Committee on Public Works on the motion of Councillor Burke. Voted. 'r 244. Laying Out and Accep. A report from the City Engineer relative to the Laying Out and Acceptance of of Linden Ave. Chandle Rd. and Lillian Rd. Linden Avenue Chandler Road and Lillian Road was referred to the Committee on Public ` Works on the motion of Councillor Davies. Voted. 245. Affidavit by owner of A notarized statement was received from Human Marcus, owner of land on Chandler land adjacent to op & Shop--Vinnin Sq. Road and Linden Avenue and Councillor Morency moved that it be received and recorded. i Voted. "To theMembers of the ji Salem City Council, Salem, Massachusetts. i f Gentlemen: At the Hearing held on March 8, 1956 we were requested by a Member of the City Council to file an affidavit in which we affirm (1) that the development of an area of land owned by us in the vicinity of Vinnin Square in the City of Salem has no connectiod - _ - with the development by the Stop & Shop of a business location in the same area; and (2) at no time in the present or in the future will the land be so developed that there will ever be a connecting road between the residential area of our land and the busines area of the Stop & Shop. I We therefor affirm: 1). That there is absolutely no interest owned by the Stop & Shop Company in our land and we have no interest in their land or development.- .'Thdt•whatever is their business is theirs and that whatever we are doing is entirely our own business. That they have no interest in us and we have no interest in them, except that in the general sense of both having an interest in the welfare of the City of Salem. ,i 2). We further state and agree that we have no intention now or in the future of ever so developing the area of land owned by us in the vicinity of Vinnin Square in such a manner that there will ever be connecting roads between the area of land owned by us and the business area of the Stop and Shop. If there is any further uncertainty in the minds of any Member of the City Council or if the terms of this statements do not cover fully what any Member desires then, in such an event, we are willing to enter into any agreement or understanding which may make it clear that there will be no connecting roads between the areas above set forth. Yours very truly, s/Hyman Marcus s/ Wilfred J. Poitras HM:H COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Essex, ss March 12, 1956. Then personally appeared, before me, the above-named Hyman Marcus and Wilfred J. Poitras, and took oath that the above statement subscribed to by them is true to the best of their knowledge and belief i III s/Eleanor C. Humphrey i NOTARY PUBLIC" I . . .. tAx;=.. March 22, 1956 A notice was received from 246. Hyman Marcus requesting to retain in Committee the lays laying Out and [out of Chandler.Road, Linden Avenue and Lillian Rd. and Councillor Davies moved that t1ke acceptance of matter be referred to the Committee on Public Works. Voted. Chandler Rd. Linden Ave. and Lillian Rd. A notice was received from the Army Engineers of a hearing to be held on March 26, 247. N. 1956 on the Petition of the New England Power Company to fill Cat Cove in Salem Harbor E. Power Cot toHeari Pe (fill and Councillor Davies moved that the City Solicitor a Cat Cove. ppear at the hearing in favor for the City of Salem. Voted. The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned Sign Bonds approved: Shell Oil Co. , 94 Bridge St. Paul H. DesRochers d/b/a Bridge St. Pharmacy, 107z Bridge St. 248. 249. 250. The Drain Layer's Bond of P. F. Gallon & Sons Inc. was referred to the Committee Drain Layer's Bond on Bonds and returned approved. The following Claims were referred to theCommittee on Claims: Claims George T. Fox, 188 Federal St. 251. Anne W. Como, Marjorie F. Como, Beverly, Mass. 252. Liidi Niilend, 15 Winter St. 253• Mrs. Rena LeBlanc, 22 Pingree St. 254. 255. I An application was received from the United Polish American Organization to hold Tag Day Tag Days on June 1, 1956 and June 2, 1956 with rain dates June 8, 1956 and June 9, 1956 and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted. Voted. i 256. An application was received from the Polish Falcons Nest 188 Children's summer Tag Days camp to hold tag days on July 20, 1956 and July 21, 1956 with rain dates July 27, 1956 and July 28, 1956 and Councillor Serafini moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 257• An application was received from the Kiddie Kamp to hold tag days on June 29, 1956 Tag Days and June 30, 1956 with rain dates July 13, 1956 and July 14, 1956 and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 258. An application was received from the Salem Little League to hold a Tag Day on Tag Day May 19, 1956 and Councillor Davies moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 259• An application was received from Jerry's Army and Navy Store to erect a cloth Banner across street banner across 301 Essex Street and Councillor Tighe moved that the permit be granted. I Voted. Large Signs The following applications for Large Signs were received and hearings were ordered for April 12, 1956: Joe Gallo, 3 Front St. 261: Terminal Restaurant, Lynde St. 2, Paul H. DesRochers, d/b/a 3. Shell Oil Co. , 94 Bridge St. I, 47 March 22, 1956 264. I Inflammables & Gas. An application was received from Atlantic Refining Company to keep store sell 11,830 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 2 Canal Street and a hearing was ordered for April 12, 1956 at 8 P. M. 265. i � Inflammables An application was received from the Aulson Tanning Machine Co. to keep and store i � 5,500 gallons of inflammables at R57 Grove Street and a hearing was ordered for April 12, 1956 at 8 P. M. 266. Inflammables & Gas. An application was received from the Lincoln Filling Stations Inc. to keep store and sell 11,800 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 64-68 Boston Street and a hearing was ordered for April 12, 1956 at 8 P. M. 267. icar Lubritorium An application wss received from the Atlantic Refining Company to Maintain a Garage 2 car Lubritorium Garage at 2 Canal Street and a hearing was ordered for April 12, 1956 fat 8 P. M. 268. 2 car Lubritorium An application was received from the Lincoln Filling Stations, Inc. to Maintain a 2 car Lubritorium at 64-68 Boston Street and a public hearing was ordered for April 12, 1956 at 8 P. M. I : I 269. Joint Pole Location A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England i Telephone and Telegraph Company for joint location on 1 pole on Broad Street at Orne Square and a public hearing was ordered for April 12, 1956 at 8 P. M. 270. Conduit locations A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to locate conduits on Ocean Avenue and Lafayette Street and a public hearing was ordered for April 12, 1956 at 8 P. M. 271 Builder's Lie. An application was received from Fred DeSimone, 39 Locust St. Medford for a I Builder's license and Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 272. ! Builder's License An application was received from George McGoldrick, 9 Rosemont St., Lynn for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. Taxi Oper. Lie. The following applications for Taxi Operators Licenses were referred to the Ili Committee on Licenses and Permits: 'i 273. David Soper, 19 Oliver St. 274. Robert Grant, 22 Osgood St. 275. Edward F. Obremski, 37 Irving St. 'I 276 Transfer Passenger An application was received from Harry R. Wheeler to transfer Passenger Auto Auto Lie. License of Earl G. Daniels, d/b/a Dan's Taxi, 21 St. Peter St. to Mr. Wheeler and !' it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 277. II Transfer Taxi Stand An application was received from Harry R. Wheeler to transfer Taxi Stand license of Earl G. Daniels, d/b/a Dan's Taxi, 21 St. Peter St. to Mr. Wheeler and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. �I j 'I March 22, 1950 A list of renewals of Auctioneers' Licenses were granted as follows: 278. Ren. of Auc. Lie. Dorothy Frye Cohen, 5 Linden St. Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. David Frye, 385 Lafayette St. Councillor Marquis moved that the license be granted. Roger E. Wells, 48 St. Peter St. Councillor Marquis moved that the license be granted. I i Voted. 279 A list of renewals of Certain Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses Renewals of Certain and Permits. Licenses 280. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses New Licenses and and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Renewals "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted. NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS Marion J. Cornacchio, 8 Glendale St. Francis Joseph Gallant, 40 Palmer St. Alfred L. Currier, 3 Locust St., Beverly William J. Sahovey, 158 Bridge St. I RENEWALS DRAIN LAYER Arthur J. Birmingham, Jr. , 215 Loring Ave. PASSENGER AUTO Thomas Gifford, (2) 18 Washington Sq. TAXI OPERATORS Richard G. Christensen, 5 Osborne St. Robert R. Roy, 36 Palmer St. TAXI STAND Thomas Gifford (2), 18 Washington Sq. 281. Councillor Burke introduced the following report for the Committee on Ordinances Ordinance re: change in, Police Personnel to and the Report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted include special officer investigator. The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred an Ordinance making a change in the Police Personnel to include a special officer investigator has considered said matter and would recommend that the Ordinance be adopted as submitted on March 8, 1956. The following Ordinance was then adopted for First Passage. 198• Ordinance re: change In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. in personnel in Police Dept. r An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Police Department- Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 19, Section 1, Article 1 of the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass. , 1952 is hereby amended by adding after the words "firearms technician" in said Section the following phrase, "one of whom shall act as a special _officer investigator," so that said Section 1 as amended shall read as follows: Section 1. A police department is hereby established which shall consist of a i 410 March 22,..:1956 city marshal, three captains, six lieutenants who shall act as inspectors and one of I - iwhom shall be designated as traffic lieutenant in charge of the traffic division of the police department, four sergeants, sixty-two patrolmen, one of whom shall act as a I parking meter collection and maintenance man, one of whom shall act as a firearms I 7 ' I technician, one of whom shall act as a special officer investigator, twenty-five reserves and one clerk. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 1 3 282. tt t � Ordinancere: Police Councillor Burke introduced the following report for the Committee on Ordinances 4 Dept. duties of spec. ' ! officer investigator and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred an Ordinance relating to the duties of a special officer investigator in the Police Department has considered said matter and would recommend that the Ordinance be adopted as submitted on March 8, 1956. The following Ordinance was then adopted for First Passage. 199• 2 Ordinance -special In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. officer investigator duties. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Administration. Ilj Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 2, of the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass. , 1952 is hereby amended J� by adding at the end of said Chapter 2 the following new sections. Section 113. There is hereby assigned from the police department a patrolman, whose responsibilities and duties shall be as defined in the following section. Section 114. The said special officer investigator shall be responsible to the �I licensing authorities as defined in Chapter 138 and 140 of the General Laws, as amended and as set forth in the City Ordinances. He shall see that every person doing business i P or conducting any activity under the provisions of said chapters of the General Laws I'I Bc or Ordinances is properly licensed. He shall make such investigations and reports as are requested of him by the licensing authorities. I SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 283. Annual Budget 1 dg 956 Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Annual Budget for 1956 has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Orders be adopted." 284. Annuity Pensions. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Annuities and Pensions shall be T $195,000.00 A 285. Board of Appeal ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Board of Appeal shall be $350.00. II 286. Assessors' Dept. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Assessors' Department shall be as follows: . i Salaries & Wages $24,415.28 1 Other Expenses 3 o6o oo TOTAL 7, 75.2 cl :. �-x -60 March 22, 1956 ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Auditor shall be as follows: 287• Auditor's Dept. Salaries and Wages $ 13,582.80 Expense 700.00 TOTS 1 ,2 2. ORDERED: That tha Annual Appropriation for the Cemetery Department shall be as 288. Cemetery Dept. follows: Salaries and Wages $ 73,758.32 From Endowed Lot Fund 7,000.00 ,� Expenses 6,330.00 TOTS 73, .32 289. Central Motor Equip. ORDERED: That the Annual Ap propriation for the Central Motor Equipment Div. Department shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages $ 37,885.98 Other Expenses 30,195.00 Gas., Oil & Grease-All Departments 20,000.00 TOTAL $ 88,080.98 I 290. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Christmas Decorations shall be $500.00. Christmas Decorations 291. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Civil Defense shall be as follows: Civil Defense Salaries & Wages $ 2,849.00 Expense 2,600.00 TOTAL 5, 9•00 292. ORDERED; That the Annual Appropriation for the City Clerk's Department shall be City Clerk's Dept. as follows: Salaries and Wages $ 21,370.08 Other Expenses 2,095.00 Travel out of State 300.00 TOTAL 7 23,7 5.0 i 293• ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the City Collector's Department Collector's Dept. shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages $ 20,022.28 l Other Expenses 4,016.25 TOTAL $ 2+�53 294. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Board of Control shall be $75.00. Board of Control 295• ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Peabody Museum Constable shall be Constable Pea. Museum as follows: i Salary $ 2,975•40 ' 1 March 22, 1956, Dog Constable 9 ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Dog Constable shall be as follows: F Salary $ 2,818.80 Expense 50•00 ! Custody of Dogs 250'00 ` I ; I TOTAL $ 3,118.80 297. City Council I ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations for the City Council Budget shall be as I follows: Salaries and Wages $ 11,600.o0 Ir Expense 8,500.00 TOE $ 20,100.00 i 298. ` Elections & Registrations ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Elections and Registrations Department shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages $ 17,852.36 Other Expenses 5,49o.o0 f TOTAL $ 23,342.36 Electrical Dept. 299• ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Electrical Department shall be as J follows: Salaries and Wages $ 23,180.88 Expenses 2,865.00 Street Lighting & Signals 94,163.00 �I Out of State Travel 300•00 dr TOTAL ]20,50 . 300. Employees Group Ins. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Employees Group Insurance shall be li $5,600.00. 301. ; ij Engineering Dept. ORDERED: That only the following items in the Engineering Department Budget shall be reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Sr. Engineering Aid $1,518.00 i and be it further I I' ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: h`fl SALARIES AND WAGES $30,589.20 II it OTHER EXPENSES 1,650.00 TOTAL $32,239.20 Tx Au 302. ' ! Fire Dept. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Fire Department shall be as E dl follows: f Salaries and Wages $ 384,180.00 Tr Equipment and Repairs 4,300.00 Fuel, Light, & Gas 6,5oo•oo Other General Expenses 1,500•00 Supplies 4,500.00 Hose 1t500.00 Clothing Allowance 2) 25.00 Out of State Travel 275.00 10 Paid Holidays 14,728.00 _ . March 22, 1956 Emergency Employment & Vacations 2,000.00 TOTAL $421,908.00 303. ` ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Firemen's Memorial shall be $125•00. Firemen's Memorial ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Harbor Master shall be as follows: 304. ® Salary $ 420.00 Harbor Master i ORDERED: That only the following items in the Health De 3 Department shall be reduced HeHe alth Dept. as listed below and all others remain as recommended: I SALARIES AND WAGES REDUCED ITEM 1 ADMINISTRATION Sanitary Inspector $ 1,403.60 ITEM 2 HOSPITAL Registered Nurse 1,732•00 ITEM 3 CLINICS Dental Hygienist 2,400.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: ADMINISTRATION SALARIES $ 34,683,88 EXPENSES 1,785•00 HOSPITAL SALARIES 55,983.82 EXPENSES 18,265.44 CLINIC SALARIES 2,536•oo EXPENSES 900•00 OTHER CITIES & TOWNS & HOSPITALS EXPENSES 12,175.00 GARBAGE APED REFUSE SALARIES 140,453•00 EXPENSES 1 100.00 TOTAL 2 7, 2.1 306. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Independence Day shall be $1600.00. Independence Day 307. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Legal Department Budget shall be Legal Dept. as follows: Salaries and Wages $ 5,6o6.40 Claims 17,350.00 Expense 350.00 TOTAL $ 23,306.40 308. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Salem Public Library shall be Public Library Ias follows: Salaries $ 54,448.10 Fuel & Light 3,700.00 Repairs & Furniture 1,900•00 Books, Periodicals, etc. 8,9oo•oo Other General Expenses 2,175•00 Special Appropriation (Floor-Main Library) 5 00 TOTAL 7 ,123•l0 March 22, 1956 309- Licensing Board ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Licensing Board Budget shall be as follows: }r Salaries and Wages $ 2,000.00 Expense 50.00 TOTAL $ 2,050.00 i I 310. ns-Expense-Interest ORDERED:That the Annual Appropriation for Loans-Expense-Interest shall be i $63,o96.25. 1 311. Loans-Redemption of ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Redemption of Loans skull be $263,779.80- 312. Mayor's Dept. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Mayor's Department Budget shall be as follows: 3 3ala ries and Wages $ 16,594.6o f2 Expense 2,000.00 TOTAL $ 18,594.6o 313 F , Memorial Day ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Memorial Day shall be $2,500.00. J 314. City Messenger's Dept. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Messenger's Department shall be 9.s follows: SALARIES AND WAGES $ 12,205.47 EXPENSES 655•00 TOTAL $ i2,86o.47 315, 1 Moth Suppression ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Moth Suppression Department shall I` e as follows: .0048 ' ].cries and Wages $ 8, 5 Expenses 740.00 SPECIAL ITEMS �I i tch Elm Disease Control Labor 3,000•00 tch Elm Disease Control Expenses 11,500.00 !, TOTAL $ 23,725•00 316. Municipal Ins. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Municipal Insurance shall be $ 20 000.00. i At 317. Park Dept. ORDERED: That only the following items in the Park Department shall be reduced as listed below and all others remain as reco=Liended: I Y EXPENSES REDUCED Tr $6,000.00 and be it further 1 �� ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: March 22, 1956 SALARIES AND WAGES Administration $ 5,503.80 Labor 114,635.92 EXPENSES 7,987.94 TOTAL $ 128,127.66 I 318. • ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the City Planning Board=. Y ng shall be City Planning Board $400.00. 31 . ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Recreation Department shall Recreation Dept. be as follows: SALARIES AND WAGES $ 41,283.20 EXPENSES 1,700.00 EQUIPMENT 4,700.00 Hockey Rink 400.00 Loam 850.00 TOTAL $ 48,933.20 320• ORDERED: That only the following items in the Police Department shall be Police Dept. reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: SALARIES AND WAGES REDUCED Patrolmen $ 19,000.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages (Police) $ 315,600- 6 Salaries and Wages (Laborers) 20,566.80 Expenses 11,645.00 Expenses other than ordinary Maintenance Automobiles 6,600.00 Parking Meters, Signs, Equip. & Misc. Expense 1,500.00 Clothing Allowance 3,800.00 Out of State Travel 300.00 Revolvers & Ammunition 862.00 3 Wheel Motorcycle 2 862.00 TOTAL 3 2, 7 .LS 321. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Postage All Departments shall be Postage All Depts. P $4,300.00. 322.ORDERED: That the Appropriation (Annual) for the Public Property Department Public Property shall be as follows: ADMINISTRATION Salaries land Wages $ 8,712.40 Expenses 950.00 OTHER DEPARTMENTS - Labor 39,656.55 Expenses 38 475.00 TOTAL 7,793.95 March 4 -- ---- ----_----. 22�_ 1 56 Purchasing Dept. 323• ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Purchasing Department shall be as follows: Salaries & Wages $ 10,896.96 1�455.00� Expenses TOTAL $ 12,351.9b i 324. i I Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board a` shall be $80,000.00. I � � 325• City Scales ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the City Scales Department Budget shall I be as follows: Salary $ 3,227.20 f Expense 50.00 TOTAL 3,277.20 326. i , School Dept. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the School Department shall be as 2: follows: Salaries $1,047,026.68 Janitors 106,254.00 Fuel and Light 48,588.00 I Printing, Supplies and Textbooks 50,300.00 Repairs and Equipment 87,270.50 Jc Training School 17,000.00 Other Expenses 42,550.00 Out of State Travel 1,500.00 Correctional Institutions 3,000•00 Public School Athletice High School - Sal. & Wages 10,050.00 High School-Expenses 13,726.00 Elementary School Salaries and Wages 1,500•00 Elementary Schools-Expenses 1,000.00 TOTAL . 1, 29,7 5.1 327. Shade Tree Dept. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Shade Tree Department shall be as follows: Bu Salaries and Wages $ 21,552.40 Expenses 3 141.0o TOTAL 24,693.40 BI 328. Street Dept. ORDERED: That only the following items in the Street Department Budget shall be reduced as listed below and all others remain as reconmmended: SALARIES AND WAGES REDUCED Laborers (New) $ 4,245.60 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Salary & Wages $ 17,707.68 Expenses 885•00 TZ BRIDGES & FENCES Au Wages 6,321.42 Expenses 2,230.00 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE I Wages 99,374•oo Expenses 12,900.00 MUNICIPAL GARAGE Tr Wages 31,620.00 Expenses 6,290.00 I, March 22, 1956 SEWER MAINTENANCE Wages $ 31,491.20 Expenses 6,700.00 SIDEWALKS & CURBING Wages 29,300.00 Expenses STREET CLEANING 15,310.00 Wages Expenses 29,500.00 SNOW & ICE 00.00 Wages 5,000.00 ` Expenses 5,000.00 TOTAL 299,929.30 329. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Treasurer's Department shall be Treasurer as follows: (SALARIES AND WAGES $ 17,213.92 OTHER EXPENSES 2,494.00 TOTAL 19707.92 ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Trust Funds Clerk shall be 330. $250.00. Trust Funds Clerk 331. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Veterans' Day shall be $1200.00. Vets. Day 332. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Veterans' Graves shall be $ 993.65• Vets. Graves 333• ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Veterans' Organizations-Rents shall be Vets. Org. Rents $4,695.00. 334. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Veterans' Services shall be as Vets. Services follows: Salaries and Wages $ 14,553.96 Office Expenses 1,225.00 Relief and Burials 75,000.00 TOTAL 90,77 •9 335• ORDERED: That only the following items in the Water Department Budget shall be Water Dept. reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: SALARIES AND WAGES REDUCED GENERAL MAINTENANCE Laborers $ 5,256.00 and be it further T ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Salaries and Wages $ 38,772.00 LABORERS Salaries and Wages 122,213.40 WATER EXPENSE 37,409.00 PUMPING STATION ` Salaries and Wages 3o,866.68 Expenses 27,2":00 TOTAL 25 ,51 0 336• ORDERED: That only the following items in the Weights and Measures Department Weights & Measures Budget shall be reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Deputy $ 1,144.8o and be it further March 22 1956 — -- ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages $ 6,571•00 I Other Expenses 4�7.25 Out of State Travel 150.00 TOTAL $ 7,135 25 ,F Pub. Welfare 337• ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Public Welfare shall be as follows: ADMINISTRATION-Salaries & Wages $ 61,643.6o Other Expense 3,950.00 GENERAL RELIEF 180,000.00 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN 110,000.00000.00 , DISABILITY ASSISTANCE 108 10800.00 OLD AGE ASSISTANCE 000.00 ADC, DA: OAA CHECKS & ENVELOPES O TOTAL 1,2' 93 LESS - FEDERAL GRANTS:ADC, DA: OAA-ADMINISTRATION $ 30,000.00,000.00 DISABILITY ASSISTANCE-RELIEF 30 30,000.00 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN OLD AGE ASSISTANCE 320,000.00 l TOTAL FEDERAL GRANTS 24,000.00 " rk IiF NET TOTAL $ 859,893.60 2 Workmen's Comp. 338• ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Workmen's Compensation shall be as follows: Salaries $ 7,750.00 J ' Medical 4,000.00 TOTAL 11,750.00 i 339- Adoption of Budget ORDERED: That the amounts specified in the Appropriation Sheet for the year 1956 in the column as allowed by the Mayor, as amended by the City Council, be and hereby and specifically, £or the use of the several departments Tare appropriated individually �I and purposes as itemized during the fiscal year, and be it further ORDERED: That the total appropriation to be included in the tax levy for the III IBu current year is $5,593,329.96• 227. Ordinance-prohibit The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance introduced on March 8, 1956 prohibiting parking on E. side of Bi Pope St. parking on the Easterly side_ of Pope Street was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1956. 340. ced the following Ordinance. Councillor Serafini moved Ordinance prohibit Councillor Marquis introdu parking more than 1 hr. om 12 A. M. to 6 A. M. that it be referred to the Committee on Traffic. Councillor Swiniuch moved an amendment that a public hearing be held on the matter. Councillor Tighe then moved the previous question and Councillor Swiniuch's amendment was defeated. The following Ordinance was then referred to the Committee on Traffic on a roll call vote of 6 Yeas and 4 Nays and Trl � Aul 1 Absent. h, I In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to traffic. Y Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: I -- -- __—..&rch 22. -1956., Section 1. Chapter 15 of the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass. 1952, is hereby amended by adding after Section 51 in said chapter the following new section to be known as "Section 51A." Section 51A. No person shall park a vehicle on any street or highway or part there of with the limits of the City for a period of time in excess of one hour except in case of emergency between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 A. M. commencing on November 1 and ending April 1 of each year. Any provisions of Chapter 15 of the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass. which are in con- flict with this Ordinance shall be suspended during the period this Ordinance is opera- tive. Provided, that wherein by the provisions of Section 51 parking in front of the Salem Police Station is allowed, the provisions of this Ordinance shall not apply. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Councillor Morency introduced the following Order. 341. Councillor Tighe moved an Supt. of P. W. submit report re: recent amendemnt giving Mr. Hever and all department heads and employees a vote of confidence storms for the work done during the storms. Voted. The following Order was then defeated. ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Public Works submit forthwith to the City Council a comprehensive report of the activities of his department during and after the snow storms of March 16th and March 19, 1956 and F,4 Be it further ordered that complete and sufficient answers be given by him to the City W Council on the following questions: 1. Does the City own sufficient equipment to care for winter emergencies such as storzu �S considered normal in this area and is such equipment in satisfactory repair? 2. Were all able men within your department mobilized for snow removal? 3• Was any effort made to hire additional help for relief work? 4. Why were some offers of outside equipment refused? 5• Why were residential streets beyond a perimeter of mile from the center of the city not open for traffic or emergency services until 5 days after the first storm and for 2 days (and some, 3 days) after the second storms, with utter disregard for the public safety and health (this question applies to streets where no stalled vehicles ;i interfered?) It is further ordered that the Council President appoint a committee of three to study this matter and report at the next regular meeting. 342. Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: Purchase of new equipment ORDERED: That Committee -of the Whole - meet with the Mayor and the Superintend and the Superintadent of Central Motors -y ent of Streets pfor the purpose of discussing the purchase of modern snow removal '4 equipment and the replacement of present worn out motorized equipment under a bond orde . Also that the Superintendent of Streets be notified in advance of the meeting so that he can file a report of his present mobile equipment listing the condition, age, i mileage etc. of same. 59 March 22 1 6 _ 343• Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree removal Councillor ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees be requested to remove a tree at ' #8 Conant Street and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. I I i Election Order 344• Councillor Davies introduced the following Election Order which was adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the meeting of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts of the City, at the polling places designated by the Council, I on Tuesday, April 24, 1956, for the purpose of electing Delegates, and Alternate Delegates at Large, District Delegates and Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention of each political party, Members of the Ward Committees and Members of the i, State Committees of each political party, Presidential Preference; all the above to be oted i, voted for upon one ballot; and be it further I ORDERED: That the polling places be as follows: it i. Ward 1, Precinct 1 - Juniper School, Salem Willows Precinct 2 - Sons of Poland Hall, 114 Derby St. 2 Precinct 3 - Herbert Street School Ward 2 Precinct 1 - Collins Cove Community Hall, East Collins St. Precinct 2 - Library, Phillips School, Washington Sq. Precinct 3 - Second Church, Washington Sq. Ward 3, Precinct 1 - Oliver School, Broad St. J Precinct 2 - Oliver School, Broad St. Precinct 3 - St- Anne's School, Jefferson Ave. Ward 4, Precinct 1 - AMVETS Hall, Beckford St. Precinct 2 - Y. M. C. T. Society Hall, Boston St. Precinct 3 - Endicott School, Boston St. Ward 5, Precinct 1 - St. Joseph's Church Basement, Lafayette St. Precinct 2 - St. Joseph's Church Basement, Lafayette St. Precinct 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Precinct 4 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Precinct 5 - Lafayette St. Church, Lafayette St. Precinct 6 - Training School, Loring Ave. Precinct 7 - Fire Station, Engine 5, Loring Ave. Precinct 8 - Walke's Greenhouse, Loring Ave. Ward 6, Precinct 1 - Engine House, North St. Precinct 2 - Cogswell School, School St. Precinct 3 - Cogswell School, School St. ORDERED: That the polls at said meeting be opened at 8:00 A. M. and closed at 8:00 P. M. and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish this notice as required by Law. hPresident Moran then requested Councillor Davies to assume the chair. 345• introduced the following Resolution which was adopted and Resolution-dredging President Moran then harbor approved by the Mayor on March 26, 1956: �i WHEREAS, the future development, expansion and improvement of Salem Harbor are TrI of vital importance to the economic growth of the City of Salem and those New England Au dependent upon speedy and adequate maritime shipping areas which are increasingly p facilities for essential services and basic fuel supplies; and WHEF43, studies of conditions in these waters indicate that a channel of a Tn minimum governing depth of thirty-two (32) feet at mean low wateris necessary; i Now, therefore, we the members of the Salem City Council do hereby resolve and endorse the dredging of the Salem Harbor approaches to a minimum depth of thirty-two ^;u UAJ March 22, 1956 (32) feet and that such approaches and channel be of sufficient width to Permit safe navigation by modern vessels and to accommodate the rapidly expanding traffic in this harbor. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to our Senators and Congressmen requesting their active support of this navigation project and the enactmen of adequate legislation and appropriations to accomplish these necessary improvements. President Moran then appointed Councillor MarquisJurors rquis to draw 3 Jurors for Superior Civil Court in Newburyport on April 16, 1956 and the following names were drawn: Mary J. Maloon, 8 Orne Sq. , Housewife William A. Theriault, 21 Hancock St. Stella Dumeracki, 11 Herbert St., Weaver On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourn at 11:01 P. M. ATTEST: A USTIN� y CITY i 1 1 i i ce 61 April --— Special Meeting -- - A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, April 3, 1956 at 7:30 P. M. for the purpose of taking action on the proposals in Committee on Traffic relative to traffic control and specifically alternate parking so called and the prohibition of parking for more than 1 hour between 11 P. M. & 6 A. M. Absent were Councillors Morency and Rafter. 346. Prohibit parking all Councillor Marquis introduced the following report for the Committee on Traffic streets 12 A. M. to oted. Councillor Davies moved that the matter lay on 6 A. M. and the report was accepted. V the table to some future date. Councillor Davies then withdrew without objection. Councillor Davies then moved that a meeting be held between the City Council, Supt. I of Streets, Chief of the Fire Department, City Marshal and the Lieutenant of the Traffic Division of the Police Department and for them to submit a recommendation at the first meeting in May. Motion defeated. The following recommendation as introduced by Councillor Marquis for the Committee on Traffic was then adopted by a roll call vote of 6 Yeas, 3 Nays and 2 Absent. "The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the Ordinance establishing one hour parking between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 A. M. from November 1, to April 1, of each year has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Ordinance J be adopted: 347. The following Ordinance was then adopted for First Passage: Ordinance prohibiting parking all streets In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. 12 A. M. to 6 A. M. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15 of the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass. 1952 is hereby amended by adding after Section 51 in said chapter the following new section to i ' ',. be known as "Section 51A." Section 51A. No person shall park a vehicle on any street or highway or part i thereof within the limits of the City for a period of time in excess of one hour '! except in case of emergency between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 A. M. commenc- ing on November 1 and ending April 1 of each year. Any provisions of Chapter 15 of the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass. which are in during t period this Ordinance is he Ordinance sh all ng be suspended conflict with c1i this Or P operative. Provided, that wherein by the provisions of Section 51 parking in front of the Salem I Police Station is allowed, the . provisions of this Ordinance shall not apply. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. A 'I I Councillor Swiniuch then moved that the Traffic Division and the Superintendent i of Streets look into the matter and find public suitable parking places during the I winter parking and report to the City Council within 60 days. Voted. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 9:09 P. M. ATTEST: Rnr�1122,2 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, April 12, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Councillor Rafter. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. A hearing on e application of Atlantic RefiningCo 264. was held th mpany to keep, Keep store and sell store and sell 11,830 gallosn of gasoline and inflammables at 2 Canal Street and inflammables Attorney Philip J. Durkin, representing the Atlantic Refining Company appeared in favor There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be Igranted. Voted. 267. I A hearing was held on the application of Atlantic Refining Company to Maintain Maintain a Lubritori 1 a 2 car Lubritorium at 2 Canal Street and Attorney Philip J. Durkin, representing the Atlantic Refining Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 266. A hearing was held on the application of Lincoln Filling Stations Inc. to keep, Lincoln Filling Statio keep store and sell store and sell 11,800 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 64-68 Boston Street and inflammables (Attorney Philip J. Durkin representing the Lincoln Oil Company appeared in favor and Attorney Simon Cutler representing Mr. & Mrs. F. George, 70 Boston Street appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Buczko moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 268. A hearing was held on the application of Lincoln Filling Stations Inc. to 2 Car Lubritorium Maintain a 2 car Lubritorium at 64-68 Boston Street and Attorney Philip J. Durkin representing Lincoln Filling Station appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Buczko moved that the permit be granted. Voted. A hearing was held on the application of the Aulson Tanning Machine Company Keep and store inflamm- ables. to keep and store 5,500 gallons of inflammables at R57 Grove Street and Attorney John I Allen Murphy representing petitioners appeared in favor and a petition signed by Michael J. Brennan and 39 neighbors was submitted as opposed and Mr. John W. Brennan, 105 Mason Street, Edward Joly, Raymond mlanson, Richard Cook, William Melanson 103 I Mason Street and Michael J. Brennan , R105 Mason Street appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Health. Voted. 262. A hearing was held on the application of Paul H. DesRochers d/b/a Bridge St. Large Sign Pharmacy to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 107- Bridge Street and Mr. DesRochers appeared in favor and Councillors Davies and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the permit be granted. Voted. r63 ._April 12z _1956__._.____ .__--_- - Large Sign 263. A hearing was held on the application of the Shell Oil Co. to erect a Large Stationary sign at 94 Bridge Street and Mr. Dornebidian representing the Shell Oil Co. appeared in favor and Councillors Davies and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies then moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 260. ge Sign A hearing was held on the application of Joe Gallo to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 3 Front Street and Councillors Swiniuch, Morency and Serafini were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved thatthe permit be granted. Voted. Large Sign 261. 1 A hearing was held on the application of the Terminal Restaurant to erect a Large tationary sign at Iynde Street and Councillors Buczko and Serafini were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini then moved that he permit be granted. Voted. oint Pole Location 348• A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company for joint location of 1 pole on Broad Street at Orne Square and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared J in favor and Councillors Serafini and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County ill Electric Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessar , !, I! in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 9th day of March 1956. ' I All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. No. 6051 Dated 3-7-56 --filed with said petition. There may be attached to ssidi poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the A conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20' feet from the ground. I The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above ref- erred to are located, and the number of poles:-- Broad Street at Orne Square - 1 pole i ' Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay I ' 84 1956 and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersectin g pub- lic ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. i } A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph 349• Conduits-Lafayette St. Company for conduits on Lafayette Street and Ocean Avenue and Fred A. Donovan appeared & Ocean Ave. in favor for the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That permission be and hereby is granted the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to be placed therein, under the surface of the following public way or ways as requested in petition of said Company dated the 14th day of March 1956. Ocean Ave. at Lafayette Street from Manhole #74 approx. 31' of U. G. Lateral to pole 9/70 on Lafayette Street. Lafayette Street from Manhole #78 approx. 161' of proposed U. G. Lateral up Loring Avenue to Manhole 78A. Lafayette Street at Washington from Manhole #64 approx. 108' of proposed U. G. Lateral to pole 9/39 on Lafayette Street. Substantially as shown on plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. No. 6057 Dated 3-13-56 £i ed with said petition. Also that permission be and hereby is granted said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to lay and maintain underground conduits, manholes, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as it may desire for distributing purposes. The foregoing permission is subject to the following conditions: 1. The conduits and manholes shall be of such material and construction and all work done in such manner as to be satisfactory to such municipal officers as may be appointed to the supervision of the work, and a plan showing the location of conduits constructed shall be filed with the City when the work is completed. i 2. In every underground conduit constructed by said Company hereunder one duct not less than three inches in diameter shall be reserved and maintained free of charge 1 for the use of the fire, police, telephone and telegraph signal wires belonging to the City and used by it exclusively for municipal purposes. 3. Said Company shall file with the City its agreement to indemnify and save the Ci y ;c harmless against all damages, costs and expense whatsoever to which the City may be . subjected in consequence of the acts or neglect of said Company, its agents or servants, or in any manner arising from the rights and privileges granted it by the City. i 65 April 12, 1956 In addition o suc agreemen , sAa ompany s , e ore a pu is disturbed for the laying of its wires or conduits, execute its bond in a penal sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)) (reference being had to the bond already on file with said City) conditioned for the faithful performance of said agreement and of its duties under this permit. 5. Said Company shall comply with the requirements of existing ordinances and such as may hereafter be adopted governing the construction and maintenance of conduits and wires, so far as the same are not inconsistent with the laws of the Commonwealth. Constable 350• The Mayor's appointment of Armand E. Berube as a Constable for a term of 1 year beginning April 13, 1956 was received and filed. 351• Retirement of Fredericl The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of J. Trainor 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on April 16, 195 ORDERED: That Frederick J. Trainor, a Collector in the Health Department, sixty- two years of age, born April 21, 1894, an honorably discharged veteran. of World War I, and an employee of the City of Salem for more than twenty-five years, date of employment June 5, 1927, be and hereby is retired from active service in the Health Department under the provisions of Section 57 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, as J amended, at an annual pension equal to sixty-five (65) per cent of the highest annual rate of compensation received by him while holding the grade held by him at the time of his retriement, name sixty-five per cent of $3484.00 amounting to an annual pension of $2264.60 payable in weekly installments for the remainder of his life, such pension it to be effective from midnight, April 14, 1956, said sums to be paid from sum of money appropriated yearly under "Annuities-Pensions." 352. Appr. C. Clerk The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved sus- pension of the rules. There was no objection. The following. Order was then adopted I ,II under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 16, 1956. ORDERED; That the sum of Four Hundred Fifty-five ($455.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the"Revenue" account to the City Clerk item "Expense" sub item "20" Carriage I. B. M. Typewriter." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 353- Appr. Health Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Francis moved suspe - ion of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted III' nder suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 16, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is ppropriated from the "Revenue" account to the Health Department items as follows: o the item "Clinics Salaries and Wages" Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars; to the item "Clinics Expense" Four Hundred ($400.00) Dollars. Said sums to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for these purposes. I The following Order was recommended b the 35�+ Y Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. Fire Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted hinder suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 16, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the Fire Department item "Salaries and Wages' sub-item "Emergency Employment. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. C355- ouncillor Morency moved that Installation of an estimate be submitted of the increased cost of electricity to the Citybecause mercury vapor lights o Front, Derby, Congress of the new installation. Motion defeated by a roll call vote of 4 Yeas, 6 Nays and 1 and Leavitto to Blvd. Absent and approved by the Mayor on April 16, 1956: ORDERED: That the City Electrician with the approval of the Mayor be and hereby i is authorized to negotiate with and enter into final agreements with the Essex County Electric Company for the installation of mercury vapor street lights on Front Street, Derby Street, Congress Street from Hawthorne Boulevard to Leavitt Street. 356. A notice from the State Housing Board relating to the sale of Veterans' homes Sale of Vets. Homes on Barstow Street at 32, 36 and 76 was received and filed. 357. An invitation was received from the Witch City Post 1524 to attend installation of Invitation officers on April 27, 1956 and Councillor Burke moved that the invitation be accepted. Voted. 58. A communication was received fromthe Monarch Life Ins. Co. relative to health Health and accident ins. for C. Employees and accident insurance for City Employees and Councillor Davies moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Finance. Voted. 59 ;;. An application was received from the American Legion Aux. to hold Poppy days on oppy Days f June 22nd and June 23rd, 1956 and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. redging Salem Harbor The following acknowledgments relative to the dredging of Salem Harbor were received and filed: i Cong. William Bates 360. Leverett Saltonstall, Senator 361. John J. Kennedy, Senator 362. The following Claims were referred to theCommittee on Claims: Claims Walter A. Kwiatkowski, 31 Boardman St. 363- Norman Pelletier, 21 Buchanan Rd. 364. Raymond Madore, 3 Geneva St. 365• i Robert A. Tessier, 49 Hancock St. 366• Arthur Hammond, Jr. , 3 Madison Rd. , Marblehead 367. Thomas D. Spurrier, 3 Carna Rd. , Marblehead 368• �. Mr. John O'Brien, 9 Meade Court 369- Eleanor McElroy, 84 Proctor St. 370' John E. Moulton, 1 City Hall Sq. , Lynn 371- Francis J. Moynihan, 12 River St. 372' David Feinstein 373- 294 Washington St. , Boston - John Sosnowski 201 374- s Lemon St. 67 April 12, 1956 --- 375• a Gould was referred to the Committee on Bonds and Pawnbroker's Bond A Pawnbroker's Bond of Zen returned approved. The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved: Sign Bonds 376. Terminal Spa, 4-8 Lynde St. i 377. Brass Rail, 3 Front St. 378. North Shore Babies Hospital, 202 Federal St. 379• Varleys Dinerett, 122 Norman St. 380 Drain Layer's Bond_ The Drain Layer's Bond of Henry Caron and the Drain Layer's Bond of Edward J. 38z: Rennicks were both referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Keep and store 382• An application was received from Henry Shoe Manufacturing Co. to keep and store inflammables 500 gallons of Naphtha at 26 Varney Street and a hearing was ordered for April 26, 1956. 2 Signs The following applications for Large Stationary Signs were received and hearings ere ordered for April 26, 1956 at 8 P. M. 383. Edith C. Varley, 122 Norman St. 384. North Shore Babies Thrift Shop, 202 Federal St- Builder's J Builder's Lie. An application was received from Keystone Construction Co. , Inc. , 148 State St. , Boston, Massachusetts for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. Builder's Lie. 386. An application was received from P. F. Beresford, 142 Governor's Avenue, Medford for a Builder's License and Councillor Serafini moved that the License be granted. Voted. BU 387. Auctioneer's Lie. An application was received from John G. Pero, 20 Linden Street for an Auctioneer's License and Councillor _Burke moved that the license be granted. Voted. The following applications for Taxi Operators' Licenses were referred to the III Committee on Licenses and Permits: Taxi Operators 388. Richard T. Johnson, 38 Birch St. , Marblehead 389. Kenneth R. Dalton, 8 High St. I 390. Charles E. Gagnon, Jr. 6 Lemon St. 391. Herbe G. Giles, 22 Griffin Rd. , Peabody i 392. Leon A. Mercer, 1 Collins St. , Danvers 393• Carl Leppanen, 17 Summit Terr. , Peabody �i 394. Richard W. Allphin, 29 Front St. , Marblehead I' 395• Raymond D. Driscoll, 10 Burnside St. I _ I Au 396 I I Auctioneer's Lie. An application was received from Henry R. Theriault, 47 Butler Street for an Auctioneer's License and Councillor Morency moved that the License be granted. Voted. I I j, 397• ! Pedler's License A renewal of a Pedler's License for Joe Sipel, 69 Endicott Street was referred I� to the Board of Control. ----- -------- --- A ril 12 1 6------------ A list of renewals of Certain Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses 398• and Permits. Renewals of Certain Licenses ' Councillor Serafini then introduced the following report for the Committee on 399 I New Licenses and Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Renewals "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting Icertain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted: NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS Robert Grant, 22 Osgood St. Edward F. Obremski, 37 Irving St. David Soper, 19 Oliver St. RENEWALS DRAIN LAYERS Pasquale F-. Gallo, 681 Humphrey St. , Swampscott PASSENGER AUTO Hary R. Wheller (Dan's Taxi) 21 St. Peter St. DIG SEA WORMS William Laverty, 35 March St. TAXI OPERATORS Harry R. Wheeler, 13 Barr St. Ralph W. Witham, 38 Fairmount St. TAXI STAND Harry R. Wheeler, 21 St. Peter St. 198. The matter of Second passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on March 8, 1956 Ordinance-Special officer investigat appointing a Special Investigaton officer in the Police Department was then taken up. amended to include or "two matrons" Councillor Morency moved that the following amendment be made prior to second passage . voted. Amendment to an Ordinance amending an Ordinance relating to the Police Department prior to Second Passage thereof. Section 1 of an Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Section 1, Article 1 of the Revised Ordinances Salem, Mass. is hereby amended prior to Second Passage thereof by inserting i after the word "clerk" in the last line thereof the words "and two matrons," so that i such Ordinance as amended shall read as follows: Section 1. A police department is hereby established which shall consist of a city marshal, three captains, six lieutenants who shall act as inspectors and one of whom shaLl be designated as traffic lieutenant in charge of the traffic division of the police I � department, four sergeants, sixty-two patrolmen, one of whom shall act as a parking mete inc collection and maintenance man, one of whom shall act as a firearms technician, one of whom shall act as a special officer investigator, twenty-five reserves and one clerk and 1 two matrons. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. ,I Adopted for Second passage and approved by the Mayor on April 16, 1956. ; 69 April 12, 1956 ___ ._._ ....... _ 199. The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on March 8, 1956 Ordinance duties of Special Officer establishing the duties of special officer investigator in the Police Department was Investigator then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on April 16, 1956. 400. ildren Playing sign Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on April 16, 1956: ORDERED: That the Police Department place "Children playing" signs on Saunders Street especially the lower end of the street. 401. Tree removal Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees be requested to remove a tree at #1202 Bridge Street and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 402. C. Sol. obtain easement3 Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: over B. & M. property for March St. sewer ORDERED: That the City Solicitor be requested to meet with representatives of the project. Boston & Maine Railroad for the purpose of consummating with them the necessary agreements relating to easements in connection with the March Street Sewer porject. Be it further ORDERED: That the City Solicitor be requested to report on this matter to the J City Council at its next regular meeting. Use Salem Common 403, Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was referred to the Committee on Public Property: ORDERED: That the Polish Legion of American Veterans Drum Corps be given permission to practice two evenings a week at the Salem Common. Councillor Tighe was then appointed to draw 3 jurors for Superior Civil Court in Salem on May 7, 1956 and the following names were drawn: Jurors James A. Maroney, 9 Fowler St. , Mechanic Mary J. Madden, 17 Skerry St. , Salesgirl Henry J. O'Donnell, Jr. , 46 Washington Sq. , Funeral Director. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the meeting adjourn at 9:56 P.M. Voted. ATTEST: Aza,a GUSTIN9 ME C A i I o A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, April 26, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Councillor Rafter. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of th' previous meetin g ng were dispensed. A hearing was held on the application of Mannco Chemicals, R31 Boston Street to 215. Keep and Store Inflamma• keep and store inflammables and no one appeared in favor or opposition. Hearing closed bles Councillor Buczko moved that the petitioner be given leave to withdraw. Councillor � i Swiniuch moved an amendment by postponing the hearing until the next meeting. i Amendment defeated. Original motion adopted. Voted. A hearing was held on the application of Henry382. nsy Shoe Manufacturing Company to keep (Keep and store inflamm- and store 00 ables 5 gallons of Naphtha at 26 Varney Street and no one appeared in favor or i opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the hears be hearing postponed i until the next regular meeting. Voted. A hearing was held on the advisabilityof removing a Tree ng a tree at #120— Bridge Street Tree Removal and Councillors Morency, Davies, Tighe and Buczko were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the tree be removed. Voted. A hearing washeld on the application of Edith C. Varley, d/b/a Varley's Dinerett I383- Large Sign 122 Norman Street to erect a Large Stationary Sign and Councillors Marquis and Serafini were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the permit be granted. Voted. A hearing was held on the application of North Shore Babies Thrift Shop, 201 384. Large Sign Federal Street to erect a Large Stationary Sign and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the Permit be granted. Voted. I404• The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of An-J., Mayor to sign agreementre: projects 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on April 30, 1956: under Chap. 91 i ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign, execute and deliver to the Division of Waterways, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, agreements of indemnity covering projects under Chapter 91 of the General Laws at 173 Loring Avenue and at Abbott and Aborn Streets. i 405 i The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Morency moved Appr. St. Dept. o.nc suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and a y the Mayor on April 0 1956. P approved b P 3 , I 0 k. ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Thousand ($9,000.00) Dollars be appropriated, as stipulated, from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the Street Department item "Chapter gill sub-item "Water Courses (1) 173 Loring Avenue, (2) Abbott and Aborn Streetl," and be it further 71 April 26, 1956 —._... _...___ ORDERED: That the City Auditor shall not make the above appropriation until the projects are implemented. Appr. Park Dept. 406. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received and Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 30, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Six Thousand ($6,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Municipal Golf Course Receipts-Reserved" account to the Park Department item "Expense." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 407. Appr. Elec. & Reg. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 30, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars be and hereby is 2 ount to the "Elections and Registrations" item appropriated from the "Revenue" ace "Expense" sub-item "Precincts Electrical Work. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. J 408. Appr. Contributory Ret. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Marquis moved System suspension of the rules. There were no objections. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 30, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-eight Dollars i Nineteen ($70,988.19) Cents be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account i to the following items in the Contributory Retirement System: "Pension Fund" Sixty- seven Thousand Ninety ($67,090.00) Dollars; "Expense Fund" Three Thousand Four Hundred 1 ($3,400.00) Dollars; "Special Fund-Military Service" Four Hundred Ninety-eight Dollars Nineteen ($498.19) Cents. 409. Appr. St. Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There were no objections. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 30, 1956: ORDERED: That the .-sum of Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is l appropriated from the"Revenue" account to the Street Department item "Sewer Extensions li Salaries and Wages." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this j purpose. 410 tetirement-E. R. Sanborn The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll csll,vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on April 30, 1956: ORDERED: That Everett R. Sanborn, a permanent member of the Salem Fire Department for over thirty years, born June 14, 1891, having made application for retirement under the provisions of sub-section (a) of Section 81A, Chapter 32 of the General Laws as I amended, it appearing that the said Everett R. Sanborn has become permanently physically disabled by injuries sustained through no fault of his own in the actual performance of duty from further performing duty as a member of the Fire Department and a medical panel of three physicians having reported by a majority thereof that Everett R. Sanborn is physically incapacitated for further duty and that such disability was a natural and proximate result of the occurrences on account of which such retirement is claimed, and ® that said medical panel has approved by a majority thereof the claim disability retirement herein referred to, be retired from active service in the Fire Department of he City of Salem at an annual pension equal to two-thirds of the highest salary or other co n- sation received by him while holding the grade held by him (Private) at the time of retirement, namely, two-thirds of $3,826.80, amounting to an annual pension of $2,551.20, said retirement and pension to be effective as of midnight, April 28, 1956, said pension to be computed and payable in the manaer_and at the times heretofore estab- lished with respect to pensions and to be .charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account i of each calendar year. 411. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Davies moved that Keep Arthur Kingsley permission be granted to keep Arthur Kingsley on payroll for 0 day on payroll beyond 30 3 y period. Voted. day period Approved by the Mayor on April 30, 1956: ORDERED: That the City Marshal be and hereby is authorized unde r the provision of the City Ordinances to continue Arthur Kingsley, a patrolman in the Police Department, on t payroll for a period of thirty days. 412. A report was received from the Board of Control giving their approval of a Pedler's Pedler.'s Fie. License to Joe Sipel, 69 Endicott Street and Councillor Morency moved that the license b granted. Voted. 413. A request was received from Marshal McDonough of the Police Department that the Amend Ordinance re: 7` Auto accidents --- Council amend Chapter 15, Section 15 of the Ordinances relating to accident reports by reports of striking out the work 75 in the fourth line and inserting the words 200. Councillor Burke moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the City Solicitor and for him to prepare a proper Ordinance for the next regular meeting. Voted. Councillor Burke then withdrew his motion. Dredging of Salem The following communications relative to the dredging of Salem Harbor were received Harbor land filed: Senator John F. Kennedy 1414. Cong. William Bates 415. snce 416. A notice was received from the Department of Public Works of a hearing to be held Hearing-build & main- tain dike and fill sot-. on April 30, 1956 at 2:30 P- M. in the office of the Department of Public Works on a id Salem Harbor Petition of the New England Power Company for a license to build and maintain a dike and ( fill solid in Salem Harbor and Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to I Ithe City Solicitor and for him to appear at the hearing representing the City of Salem'sl interest. Voted. 73 A�or_ l 26�_ 1�50 417. Hearing re: increase A notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities of a hearing to be railroad fares held in Room 166, State House, Boston on Thursday, May 3, 1956 at 11 A. M. relating to increase in fares on railroads and Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the City Solicitor. Voted. 418. Resurfacing certain A communication was received from the Commissioner of Public Works in Beverly streets in Beverly relative to the resurfacing of certain streets in Beverly and Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the City Engineer. Voted. 419. Display Nike on Common A request was received from the U. S. A. Recruiting Service to display Nike on th Common on May 10, 1956 from 1 P. M. to 8 P. M. and Councillor Davies moved that permission be granted. Voted. 420. Ins. for C. Employees A communication was received from the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company relative to insurance for City Employees and Councillor Francis moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Finance. Voted. 421. Tag day A application was received from the Pony League Baseball to hold a tag day on July 7, 1956 and Councillor Davies moved that the permit be granted. Voted. J . 422. lUse Common A request was received from the St. Chretienne Academy to use the Salem Common on June 9, 1956 for a charity festival and Councillor Francis moved that permission be granted. Voted. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims 423 Mr. Edward T. Symonds, 15 Roslyn St. ill '424 Irving Tuttle, 716 Columbus Ave. , Boston The following Sign Bonds were referred to theCommittee on Bonds and returned Sign Bonds approved: 425 Esther M. Raymond, d/b/a Esther's Cupboard, 272 Jefferson Ave. 426 P. Ballantine & Sons, 115 Bridge St. 427 P. Ballantine & Soms , 241 Jefferson Ave. 428 Maurice Pekin, d/b/a Pekin Cleansers & Tailor, 14 New Derby St. 429 Gulf Oil, 246 Washington St. 430 A bond was received from John Bartley to move a building from Washington Street, Bond move a bldg. Salem, Mass to Peabody, Mass. and it was referred to the Committee on Bonds and return 1' I approved. 431 Keep, store and sell gas. i & inflammables An application was received from Raymond Heffernan to keep, store and sell 10,000 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at the corner of Norman and Crombie Streets �f and a hearing was ordered for May 10, 1956 at 8 P. M. 432 i' Keep and store 1,000 An application was received from the B. & M. R. R. to keep and store 1,000 gallon gals. of gas. of gasoline at 107 Margin Street and a public hearing was ordered for May 10, 1956 at it 8 P. M. I � I l4 � April 26,_1956 An application was received from Raymond L. Heffernan to Maintain a 2 Bay Lubritor- 433. ium at the corner of Norman and Crombie Streets and a public heari Maintain a Lubritor- ng was ordered for ium May 10, 1956 at 8 P. M. Voted. i The following applications for Large Stationary Signs were received and public Large Signs hearings were ordered for May 10, 1956 at 8 P. M. Gulf Oil, 246 Washington St. Esther's Cupboard, 272 Jefferson Ave. 434. P. Ballantine & Sons, 115 Bridge St. 435• 436. P. Ballantine & Sons, 241 Jefferson Ave. 437 Maurice Pekin, d/b/a Pekin Cleansers and Tailor, 14 New Derby St. 438. The following applications for Taxi Operators licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Taxi Operators Walter C. Linehan, 28 Proctor St. , Peabody 439. Robert Raynes, 88 Linden St. - 440. 441. A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses and List of Renewals Permits. of Certain Licenses 442. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses New Licenses and and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: Renewals "The Committee on Licenses andPermits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following i licenses be granted: RENEWALS DRAIN LAYERS Henry Caron, 1 Cabot St. i Edward J. Rennicks, 11 Bridge St. JUNK DEALER Collier & Mizioch, R67 Flint St. Universal Wrecking Co. , 299 Bridge St. PAWNBROKER Zena C. Gould, 163 Washington St. DIG SEA WORMS Joseph Konieczny, 3 Daniels St. Ct. i NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS Richard W. Allphin, 29 Front St. , Marblehead Kenneth R. Dalton, 8 High St. Raymond D. Driscoll, 10 Burnside St. Charles E. Gagnon, Jr. , 6 Lemon St. Herbert G. Giles, 22 Griffen Rd. , Peabody Richard T. Johnson, 38 Birch St. , Marblehead Carl Leppanen, 17 Summit Terrace, Peabody Leon A. Mercer, 1 Collins St., Danvers." 443 Laying Out & Accept. Councillor Davies introduced the following report for the Committee on Public Linden Ave. & Lillian inc & chandler Rds. Works and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Roll call vote I f 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. "The Committee on Public Works to whom was referred the matter of the acceptance of Linden Avenue, Lill-ran. Road and Chandler Road has considered said matter and would recommend that all three be accepted. 1J April 26, 1956 444. The following Order was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and Laying Out & Accept. Lillian Rd. presented to the Mayor for approval on April 30, 1956 and returned unsigned: iRESOLVED, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the I city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Lillian Road should be laid out from Linden Avenue to Chandler Road, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred jto and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Alfred J. Morneau et ux, 13 Liberty Hill Ave. and Hyman Marcus et al, 6 Ihirfield St. , bounded as follows, viz. . Beginning at a point one hundred ninety eight and twelve one-hundredths (198.12) feet from the Northeasterly corner of the Endof Acceptance of Chandler Road as shown on Plan entitled "Acceptance Plan Chandler Rd. , Lillian Rd. , and Linden Avenue, Salem, Mass. , i Scale 1 in. = 40 feet. February 1956. Edwin T. Brudzynski, Registered Engineer". Thence running Northeasterly, on a curve line having a radius of twentyfive (25) feet, by land of Hyman Marcus et al a distance of thirty nine and fifteen one-hundredths (39.15) feet; thence turning and running less Northeasterly by land of Hyman Marcus et al, a distance of one hundred forty one and nine one-hundredths (141.9) feet; J t thence turning and running Northerly on a curve line having a radius of forty (40) feet by land of Hyman Marcus et al, a distance of thirty eight and forty nine one hundredths (38.49) feet; thence turning and running Southeasterly by Linden Avenue a distance of sixty and Ji thirty four one-hundredths (60.34) feet; thence turning and running more Southeasterly on a curve line having a radius of one hundred seven and sixty five one-hundredths (107.65) feet by Linden 'Avenue, a distance of thirty two and eighty one one-hundredths (32.81) feet; I thence turning and running Northwesterly on a curve line having. a radius of seventeen and sixty one one-hundredths (17.61) feet by land of Hyman Marcus et al, a distance of thirty two and eighty one one-hundredths (32.81) feet; thence turning and running Southwesterly by land of Hyman Marcus et al, a distance of one hundred nine and fifty-three onehundredths (109.53) feet; thence turning and running Southeasterly on a curve line having a radius of twenty- five (25) feet by land of Hyman Marcus et al, a distance of thirty nine and thirty nine ii one-hundredths (39.39) feet; thence turning and running Northwesterly by Chandler Road a distance of ninety (90) feet A and to the point of beginning. WHEREAS, the City Council on the 23rd day of Feb. A. D. 1956, passed the following order, viz. : rt c "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Lillian Road should be laid out as a IF highway of the city from Linden Avenue o n er oa as s own on a p n on e n e office of the city clerk of this city, dated February, 1956 it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Alfred J. Morneau, et ux, 13 Liberty Hill Ave., and Hyman Marcus et al, 6 Fairfield St. and all others interested, that the City Counci intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that on the 8th day of March 1956: at 8 o'clock P. M. , at City Hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place 6 ' for a public hearing, in the matter;" and i WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Council to take said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of I j notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, E WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it F is therefore, ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcels of land before described be and the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan of f the same made by Edwin T. Brudzynski, Reg. Engineer dated February, 1956, entitled "Acceptance Plan Chandler Rd. Lillian Rd. & Linden Ave. Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.= 40 ft Feb. 1956" deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. Said laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of Alfred J. Morneau et ux, 13 Liberty Hill Ave. and Hyman Marcus et al, 6 Fairfield St. and we have considered and estimated no damages were sustained in their property by the several owners afore- said, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Lillian Road. Said owners may remove and take away any and all buildings, trees, fences and other property, which will obstruct the building of such street or public way within 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the city council. Given under our hands, this 26th day of April in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-six. Norman E. Davies William A. Moran John R. Serafini ' George W. Marquis Thomas F. Tighe Thaddeus Buczko I Stephen E. Francis Philip L. Morency John H. Burke Louis A. Swiniuch" k 5. The following Order was then adopted by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent Laying Out & Acceptan Linden Ave. and presented to the Mayor for approval on April 30, 1956 and returned unsigned. RESOLVED, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants of the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Linden Avenue should be laid out from the end of the present acceptance of Linden Ave. in a south- westerly direction on varying course to Lillian Road, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street 77 A ril 26 1956 or way of said city parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Girard A. Roy et ux, 45 Hancock St. , Salem, Harry C. Conlon et ux, 30 Loring Ave. , Salem, John Rikkola et ux, 12 Linden Ave. , Salem, George Guerrette et ux, 9 Fairview Rd. , Salem, Vernon Tremblay et ux, 13 Linden Ave. , Salem, Alfred J. Morneau et ux, 13 Liberty Hill Ave. , Salem, and Hyman Marcus et al, 6 Fairfield St. , Salem, bounded as follows, viz.. : Beginning at the Northeasterly corner and on the Easterly side of Linden Avenue as shown on Plan entitled "Acceptance Plan Chandler Rd. , Lillian Rd. , and Linden Avenue, Salem, Mass., Scale 1 in.: 40 feet. February 1956. Edwin T. Brudzynski, Registered Engineer. Thence running Southeasterly by land of Vernon and Margaret S. Tremblay and Hyman Marcus, et al, a distance of one hundred eighty and twenty two one-hundredths (180.22) feet; thence turning and running less Southeasterly by land of Hymen Marcus, et al, a distant ` of one hundred eighteen and eleven one-hundredths (118.11) feet; thence turning and running more Southeasterly, on a curve having a radius of sixty seven and sixty five one-hundredths (67.65) feet, by land of Hyman Marcus, et al, a distance of fifty nine and eighty four one-hundredths (59.84) feet; thence turning and running Southwesterly by land of Hyman Marcus, et al, a distance of forty (40) feet; thence turning and running Northwesterly, on a curve having a radius of one hundred seven and sixty five one-hundredths (107.65) feet, by land of Hyman Marcus, et al and Lillian Rd. , a distance of ninety three and sixty one one-hundredths (93.61) feet; thence turning and running less Northwesterly by Lillian Rd. , and land of Hyman Marcus, et al, a distance of one hundred five and sixty eight one-hundredths (105.68) feet; thence turning and running more Northwesterly by land of Hyman Marcus, et al, Harry G. Conlon et ux, Girard A. Roy et ux and V. John Rikkola, a distance of one hundred sixty eight (168) feet; thence turning and running Northeasterly by the End of Acceptance of Linden Avenue, a distance of forty (40) feet and to the point of beginning. WHEREAS) the City Council on the 9th day of Feb. A. D. 1956, passed the following I order, viz. : "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Linden Avenue should be laid out as a highway of the city from the end of the present acceptance of Linden Ave. in a A j ,RI southwesterly direction on varying course to Lillian Road as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated February, 19561t is therefore hereby ORDERED; that due notice be given to Girard A. Roy, et ux, 45 Hancock St. , Salem, i Harry C. Conlon et ux, 30 Loring Ave. , Salem, John L Rikkola et ux, 12 Linden Ave. , Salem, George Guerrette et ux, 9 Fairview Rd. , Salem, Vernon Tremblay et ux, 13 Linden Ave. , Salem, Alfred J. Morneau et ux, 13 Liberty Hill Ave., Salem, Hyman Marcus et al, 6 Fairfield St. , Salem and all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a portion of their land and to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that on the 8th day of March 1956, at 8 o'clock P. M. , at City Hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing, in the matter;" and ' WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Council to take ` said parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, [!^ it is therefore, ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcels of land before described be and the same hereby are taken and laid out as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan of the same made by Edwin T. Brudzynski, Reg. Engineer dated Feb. 1956, entitled "Acceptance Plan Chandler Rd. Lillian Rd. & Linden Ave. Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.: 40 ft. Feb. 1956" deposited in theoffice of the city engineer, to which plan reference may be had. Said laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of Girard A. Roy et ux, 45 Hancock St. , Harry C. Conlon et ux, 30 Loring Ave. , John Rikkola et ux, 12 Linden Ave. , George Guerrette et ux, 9 Fairview Rd. , Vernon Tremblay et ux, 13 Linden Ave. , Alfred J. Morneau et ux, 13 Liberty Hill Ave. , and Hyman Marcus et al, 6 Fairfie St. and we have considered and estimated no damages were sustained in their property by the several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land and the laying out of said Linden Avenue, as shown on said plan. Said owners may remove and take away any and all buildings, trees, fences and other property, which will obstruct the building of such street or public way within 30 days from and after the acceptance of this laying out by the City Council. Given under our hands, this 26th day of April in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-six. Norman E. Davies William A. Moran John H. Burke Philip L. Morency George W. Marquis City Council Thomas F. Tighe Thaddeus Buczko Stephen E. Francis Louis A. Swiniuch John R. Serafini 446. Laying Out & Acceptance ' The following Order was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent of Chandler Road and presented to the Mayor for approval on April 30, 1956 and returned unsigned. RESOLVED, that the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants o the city require that a public street or way of said city to be called Chandler Road should be laid out from the end of the present acceptance of Chandler Rd. in southwestei ly direction to Lillian Road, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to and for that purpose it is necessary to take and lay out as a public street or way of said city parcels of land belonging to or supposed to belong to Massimo Santuisanio et als, 29 i 79 April 26 1956 Londonderry Road, Marblehead, Fryman Marcus et al, 6 Fairfield St. , James A. Amsler et ux, 13 Chandler Rd. and Gideon J. Pelletier et ux, 12 Chandler Rd., bounded as follows, viz." ui Beginning at the Northeasterly corner on the Easterly street side of Chandler Road as shown on Plan entitled "Acceptance Plan Chandler Rd., Lillian Rd. , and Linden Avenue, f Salem, Mass., Scale 1 in. = 40 feet. February 1956. Edwin T. Brudzynski, Registered Engineer. " Thence running Southeasterly by land of James A. and Frances R. Amsler, Massimo Santuisanio, Hyman Marcus et al, and Lillian Road, a distance of two hundred eighty eight and twelve one-hundredths (288.12) feet; thence turning and running Southwesterly by land of Hyman Marcus et al, a distance of a: forty (40) feet; thence turning and running Northwesterly by land of Hyman Marcus et al and Gideon J q and Theresa A. Pelletier, a distance of two hundred eighty eight and twelve one- hundredths (288.12) feet; thence turning and running Northeasterly by the End of Acceptance of Chandler Rd., a distance of forty (40) feet and to the point of beginning. WHEREAS, the City Council on the 23rd day of Feb. A. D.. 1956, passed the following J order, viz. : "WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity and convenience require that a public street or way to be called Chandler Road should be laid out as a highway of the city from the end of the present acceptance of Chandler Rd. in south- westerly direction to Lillian Road as shown on a plan on file in the office of the city clerk of this city, dated February, 1956 it is therefore hereby ORDERED, that due notice be given to Massimo Santuisanio et als, 29 Londonderry Rd., Marblehead, Hyman Marcus et a1, .6 Fairfield St. , James A. Amsler et ux, 13 Chandler Rd., and Gideon J. Pelletier et ux, 12 Chandler Rd. and all others interested, that the City Council intend to lay out the highway before mentioned, and to take therefor a 4. portion of their land and,to lay out the same as a highway of said city; and that on + the 8th day of March 1956, at 8 o'clock P. M. , at City Hall, Salem, is appointed as th time and place for a public hearing, in the matter;" and WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Council to take sai parcel of land for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of - notice issued therefor passed as aforesaid; and, A WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as j aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it i is therefore, I. ( ORDERED AND DECREED that the f parcels of land before described be and the same hereb l are taken and laid out as a public street or way of said city, according to a plan of the same made by Edwin T. Brudzynski, Reg. Engineer dated February, 1956, entitled j "Acceptance Plan Chandler Rd. Lillian Rd. & Linden Ave. Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.= 40 ft. Feb. 1956" deposited in the office of the city engineer, to which plan reference �V April 26, 1956 may be had. Said laying out, as hereinbefore stated, is over or by land of Massimo Santuisanio et als, 29 Londonderry Rd. , Marblehead, Hyman Marcus et al, 6 Fairfield St., James A. I'1's "R Amsler et ux, 13 Chandler Rd. and Gideon J. Pelletier et ux, 12 Chandler Rd. and we qj have considered and estimated no damages were sustained in their property by the IV • several owners aforesaid, and all other persons by the taking of said parcel of land a rd the laying out of said Chandler Road as shown on said plan. Said owners may remove an l take away any and all buildings, trees, fences and other property, which will obstruct the building of such street or public way within 30 days from and after the acceptant of this laying out by the city council. Given under our hands, this 26th day of April in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-six. Norman E. Davies f William A. Moran John H. Burke John R. Serafini Louis A. Swiniuch City Council Philip L. Morency Stephen E. Francis Thaddeus Buczko Thomas F. Tighe George W. Marquis 447. Councillor Marquis was then given permission to introduce the following Order Playground-upper Loring Ave. with a petition attached signed by Peter Downey and 116 others and the Order was adopte ORDERED: That the Acting Superintendent of Parks and the Superintendent of Public Property submit to the Mayor and the City Council at the next regular Council meeting as to the cost of the play area as requested by Petitioners of upper Loring Ave 347. The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on April 3, Ordinance prohibit park 1956 prohibits ing all streets prohibiting parking on all streets from 12 midnight to 6 A. M. from November l, to! April 1 of each year was then taken up. Councillor Davies moved that the entire Council , Chief of the Fire Department, Police Marshal and Traffic Lieutenant and Superintendent of Streets lay out parking areas in various wards for winter parking for the purpose of eliminating parking on both sides of some streets and on one side of those that cannot be eliminated. Councillor Francis moved that the matter be laid on the table and then withdrew his motion without objection. The Council then recessed at 9:20 P. M. and reconvened at 9:30 P. M. Councillor Davies's motion for amendment was defeated by a roll call vote of 3 Yeas, 7 Nays and 1 Absent. The Ordinance was then adopted for Second and Final Passage by a roll call vote of 7 Yeas, 3 Nays and f 1 Absent. Approved by the Mayor on April 30, 1956. 448. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Prohibit parking Bridge St. by the Mayor on April 30, 1956: ORDERED: That parking be prohibited on both sides of Bridge Street at the southerly side of the intersection of Bridge Street Winter and Northey Streets for a distance of 100 feet (or whatever distance the Lieutenant on Traffic may best determine for a trial period of 60 days. 81 Apri126 1956 449. Prohibit non-residents Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by 4 from digging Sea Worms the Mayor on April 30, 1956: ORDERED: That any person who is not a resident of the City of Salem shall be i prohibited from digging Sea Worms on the flat lands within the confines of the City of f Salem and be it further ORDERED: That a copy of this Order be sent to the City Solicitor and that he be requested to obtain the necessary approval from the Division of Marine Fisheries. 450 ;. Tree removals Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That 3 trees be removed in front of 110 Jefferson Ave. and that a hearing I' be held on May 10, 1956 at 8 P. M. 451. Easements-March St. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved sewer project by the Mayor on April 30, 1956: ORDERED: That the City Solicitor be requested to meet with the Boston & Maine officials to obtain an easement from them in regards to the March Street sewerage project and that he be requested to advise this Council of the results at the next regular meeting. J 452. Tree Removals Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Shade Tree Department be notified for the removal of two trees M ; near #39 Ocean Ave. , and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Vs Tree removal 453• Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: i ORDERED: That the Shade Tree Department be notified that a tree near 13 Laurel Street be removed and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Councillor Buczko was then appointed to draw 3 Jurors for Newburyport Criminal Superior Court on May 1, 1956 and the following names were drawn: Jurors Anthony Rizzotti, 10 Prescott St. , Janitor Henry J. Gagnon, 31 Salem St. , Mill Operator Josephine Fabiszewski, 35 Boardman St., Housewife ,I On the motion of Councillor Morency the meeting adjourned at 9:52 P. M. Voted. ATTEST: AUGU I IE J. OMEY A ni. y i I r +qq. t h IId May 10, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, May 10, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Counc llor Rafter. On the motion of Councillor Burke the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. 433. A hearing was held on the application of Raymond Heffernan to Maintain a 2 Mai Bay Maintain a 2 Bay Lubritorium Lubritorium at the corner of Norman and Crombie Streets and Mr. Heffernan appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Davies the permit was granted. Voted. 31. A hearing was held on the application of Raymond Heffernan to keep, store and Keep, store and sell gas. & inflammables sell 10,000 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at the corner of Norman and Crombie Streets and Mr. Heffernan apperaed in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Davies the permit was granted. Voted. 32• A hearing was held on the application of the Boston & Maine Railroad to keep and Keep and store gas. store 1,000 gallons of gasoline at 107 Margin Street and Attorney Eugene J. Ratto representing the Boston & Maine Railroad appeared in favor. There was no j' P ng PP opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole. Councillor Morency moved an amendment that the permit be granted. Council then recessed at 8:34 P. M. and reconvened at 8:41 P. M. Councillo Morency was then given unanimous approval to withdraw his amendment. The original motion of referring the matter to the Committee of the Whole was then adopted. Voted. 382. A hearing on :the application of Henry Shoe Manufacturing Company , 26 Varney Street Keep and store inflammables to keep and store 500 gallons of Naphtha and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the heariae be continued until the next meeting. Voted. 438. A hearing was held on the application of Maurice Pekin d/b/a Pekin Cleansers and Large Sign Tailor, 14 New Derby Street to erect a Large Stationary Sign and Councillors Swiniuch and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the permit was granted. Voted. 437• A hearing was held on the application of P. Ballantine & Sons to erect a Large Large Sign Stationary Sign at 241 Jefferson Avenue and Irving Aronson of the P. Ballantine and Sons appeared in favor and Councillors Burke and Serafini were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Serafini the `i permit was granted. Voted. 436. A hearing was held on the application of P. Ballantine & Sons to erect a Large Large Sign ( ' Stationary Sign at 115 Bridge Street and Irving Aronson representing the P. Ballantine & Sons appeared in favor and Councillor Davies was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. on the motion of Councillor Davies the permit was grante Voted. 83 --- --- —__. _ May 10 1956 -- 435 Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Esther's Cupboard to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 272 Jefferson Avenue and Councillors Burke and Serafini were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Burke the permit was granted. Voted. 434. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Gulf Oil to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 246 Washington Street and Councillors Francis and Marquis were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Marquis the permit was granted. Voted. 452. Tree removals A hearing was held on the advisability of removing 2 trees at 39 Ocean Avenue and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. i Councillor Marquis moved that the trees be removed. Voted. 453. Tree removal A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 13 Laurel Street and Councillor Marquis, Buczko and Burke were recorded in favor and E. J. O'Connell appeared i ; in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 450. Tree removals A hearing was held on the advisability of removing three young trees at 110 Jefferson Avenue and Councillor Serafini was recorded in favor. There was no opposition Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the trees be removed. Voted. 454. Appt. member of Planniar, The appointment of John M. Gray, Jr. as a member of the Planning Board for a term f Board ` of 5 years expiring May 11 1961 was submitted by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was then I confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. 455. I, Appt. Board of Appeal The appointment of John M. Gray as a member of the Board of Appeal for a term of 3 years expiring May 1, 1959 was submitted by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. 456. Appt. Park Commission The appointment of Alfred Audet as a member of the Park Commission for a term of 5 years expiring the first Monday in May, 1961 was submitted by the Mayor. Councillor i Marquis moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. 457• n A 4 Trans. land at Palmer' The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved that cove to Salem Housing Auth. it be adopted. Councillor Serafini moved that the matter be referred to the Committee ! of the Whole and for them to report at the next it p regular meeting after a meeting with the Mayor and Housing Authority on May 16, 1956 in the Council Chamber at 7:30 P. M. Ij II j Motion adopted by a roll call vote of 7 Yeas, 3 Nays and 1 Absent. Voted. i i � May 10, 1956 ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to convey to the Salem Housing Authority in order to provide housing for the aged, a certain parcel of municipally owned land, not presently devoted to or required for any public use, situated at Palmer's Cove and bounded and described as follows: WESTERLY by Salem St. Ext. 82.70 feet as shown on a plan hereinafter mentioned; SOUTHWESTERLY by Salem St. Ext. and Lafayette Place 69.11 feet as shown on said 6 plan; SOUTHERLY by Lafayette Place, on three courses, 36. 57 feet, 78.67 feet and 309.16 feet as shown on said plan; SOUTHEASTERLY on a curve by said way 34.08 feet as shown on said plan; EASTERLY by said way 118.14 feet as shown on said plan; NORTHERLY by other land of the City of Salem as shown on said plan 481.79 feet. Containing 65,327 square feet Iof land and being shown on a plan entitled "Land of City of Salem, Palmers Cove, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. - 40 ft., March 1956, Edgar W. Nickerson, City Engineer" and be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute, sign, acknowledge and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this land. 458. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote Lease-Pea. Museum of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1956: ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute a lease between the City of Salem and the Peabody Museum of Salem covering the premises formerly number d 12 and 14 Liberty Street in said Salem on which houses formerly stood, No. 12 Liberty Street being a parcel with an approximate width of 511 feet, and a depth of 73 feet, an , No 14 Liberty Street being an adjoining parcel with an approximate width of 60 feet and a depth of 70 feet, for the purposes of off-street parking. The within lease to be for a term of three years from the first day of May, 1956 and continuing thereafter at the mutual pleasure of the parties hereto unless and until terminated by either parties hereto by three months written notice given to the other party after the expiration of the original term of the lease. The consideration for the within lease is that the Cit pay a sum equivalent to the amount of real estate tax assessed annually by said City Of Salem upon both said parcels, and be it further -IAIRL ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to cancel the existing lease t dated March 24, 1954 covering the premises at No. 12 Liberty Street. 459- The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Davies moved that Albert H. Buckley -- keep on payroll permission be granted to keep Patrolman Buckley on payroll for 30 day period. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1956. r ORDERED: That the City Marshal be and hereby is authorized under the provision Of the City Ordinances to continue Albert H. Buckley, a patrolman in the Police Depart t, on the payroll for a period of thirty days. 85 May lo, 1956 460. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 Retirement Arthur W. Kingsley Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1956: ORDERED: That Arthur W. Kin gsley, a permanent member of the Salem Police Department for thirty-five years, born September 1, 1893, having made application for retirement under the provisions of sub-section (a) of Section 83a, as. amended by Section 94 of Cha ter 32 of the General Laws, it appearing that the said Arthur W. Kingsley has become permanently physically disabled by injuries sustained through no fault of his own in the actual performance of duty from further performing duty as a member of the Police ' Department and a medical panel of three physicians having reported by a majority thereof that Arthur W. Kingsley is physically incapacitated for further duty and that such dis- ability was a natural and proximate result of the occurrences on account of which such retirement is claimed, and that said medical panel has approved by a majority thereof the claim disability retirement herein referred to, be retired from active service in t e Police Department of the City of Salem at an annual pension equal to two-thirds of the highest salary or other compensation received by him while holding the grade held by him (Patrolman) at the time of retirement, namely, two-thirds of $3826.80, amounting jto an annual pension of $2551.20, said retirement and pension to be effective as of i midnight, May 12, 1956, said pension to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. 461. ppr. Adv. Salem and The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspension Its Resources. of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-seven Dollars and Eighty-four ($267.84) Cents be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue" to the "Unclassified" item "Advertis ing Salem and Its Resources." 462 Auth. Mayor sell land The Mayor submitted a request for the sale of land at Chipman Hill Reservoir and 'pman Hill Res. Councillor Morency moved that the Mayor be requested to get best proposal and submit it to the Council for approval. Councillor Swiniuch moved an amendment that the Mayor 11 ij be authorized to dispose of this land in the best interest of the City. Councillor Tighe moved an amendment that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Property. i Councillor Tighe's amendment was defeated. Councillor Swiniuch's amendment was defeated. Councillor Morency's original motion was then adopted. i 463 A Appr. Pub. Property The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspensi n of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under sus- pension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred ($1200.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the Public Property item li "Departmental Building Expense" sub-item "Bleachers Memorial Park" One Thousand i' Mav 10 1956 ($1,000.00) Dollars; sub-item "Fill Memorial Park" Two Hundred .($200.00) Dollars said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 4. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency was Appr. Fire Dept. recorded as opposed. The following Order was then referred to the Committee on Finance y`. under the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand One Hundred ($2100.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue" to the Fire Department item "Expense" sub-item "Generators" One Thousand Eight Hundred ($1800.00) Dollars; sub-item "Medical Panel" Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 465. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. Municipal Parking suspension of the rules. Councillor Marquis objected. The Council then recessed at Area 9:40 P. M. and reconvened at 9:45 P. M. The following Order was then referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Eleven Thousand ($11,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meter Parking Meter" account to the "Municipal Parking Areas" item "Charter-Liberty Streets, off-Street Parking." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 466. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved Appr. Interest and Mat. Debt. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted I hinder suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Thousand Two Hundred Fifty ($9,250.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue" to the following items in the "Interest and Maturing Debt" account: to the item "Interest-Temporary Loans" Eight Thousand ($8,000. ) Dollars; to the item "Interest-General Loans" One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty ($1)250.00) Dollars. Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. I 467. A Veto was received from the Mayor on the Laying Out and Acceptance of Linden Veto of Mayor re: Laying Out & Accept. ofl. Avenue and Councillor Morency moved that it be received. No action will be taken on thi Linden Ave. matter for 7 days. 468. A Veto was received from the Mayor on the Laying Out and Acceptance of Lillian Veto from Mayorre: Rd. and Councillor Morency moved that it be received. No action will be taken on Laying Out & Accept. o Lillian Rd. this matter for 7 days. 469. A Veto was received from the Mayor on the Laying Out and Acceptance of Chandler Veto of Mayor re: Laying Out & Accept. o Road and Councillor Morency moved that it be received. No action will be taken on this Chandler Road _ matter for 7 days. 470. Parking areas A report was received from the City Marshal relating to parking areas for over- night parking during the winter months and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Traffic and a copy of the report be sent to each I Councillor. Voted. 471. Invitation An invitation was received from the Salem Chapter 84, Disabled American Vets. to attend installation of officers on Saturday, May 12, 1956 at 8 P. M. at Hotel Hawthorne and Councillor Burke moved that the invitation be accepted. Voted. r 472. Li Appt. Salem Housing A notice was received of the State appointment of Roland Gauthier as a member of Auth. the Salem Housing Authority for a term expiring February 1, 1961 and it was received and filed. 4 473- Place signs on streets A request was received from the House of Seven Gables to place signs on certain streets giving directions to the House of Seven Gables and Councillor Swiniuch moved permission be granted. Voted. i 474. oing Business with A notice was received from Arthur W. Tetreault of his intention of doing business City with the City of Salem and it was received and filed. Invitation 475 An invitation was received from the Witch City Post #1524 for the Council to participate in the Memorial Day Parade and Councillor Serafini moved that the invitation be accepted. Voted. i Claims i The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: j476. Mrs. Alice G. Feenan, 10 Chestnut St. 477. Ora M. Sullivan, 33 Church St. 478. Mary Fiore, 171Hart St., Beverly Farms I 479. Frank P. Byrne, 165 Colon St., Beverly 480' Keep and store and sell An application was received from the North Shore Petroleum Inc. to keep, store and igas. & inf. sell 10,000 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 289 Derby Street and a hearing was ordered for May 240 1956 at 8 P. M. 481. Maintain a 2 Bay Lu'b- An application was received from the North Shore Petroleum Inc. to Maintain a 2 lritorium i Bay Lubritorium at 289 Derby Street and a hearing was ordered for May 24, 1956 at 8 P. 482. jKeep and store and sell An application was received from Sydney E. Gilchrest to keep and store and sell gas. & inflammables 10,000 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 483-485 Highland Avenue and a hearing was ordered for May 24, 1956 at 8 P. M. A ! 483. Maintain a Lubritorium An application was received from Sydney E. Gilchrest to Maintain a Lubritorium at 483-485 Highland Ave. and a hearing was ordered for May 242 1956 at 8 P. M. 484. Large Sign An application was received from LeBlanc Cleansers to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 31 Front Street and a hearing was ordered for May 24, 1956 at 8 P. M. An application was received from Thomas Lutch d/b/a Lafayette Cafe Inc. to 485, erect a Marquee at 54 Lafayette Street and a hearing was ordered for May 24, 1956 Marquee at 8 P. M. 486 The Drain layer's Bond of Fernand Rioux was referred to the Committee on Drain Layer's Bond • Bonds and returned approved. 487• The Sign Bond of LeBlanc Is Cleansers Inc. 31z Front St., was referred to the Sign Bond Committee on Bonds and returned approved. n An application was received from Zina Goodell, 86 Lafayette Street to use the =Use sidewalk for sidewalk for display purpose and Councillor Marquis moved granted. Voted. display 489. An application was received from the Gallows Hill Community Club to hold tag Tag Days 1 days on June 8, 1956 and June 9, 1956. Councillor Buczko moved granted. Voted. An application was received from Thomas F. Flynn, 23 Jackson Street for a Taxi 490.Taxi Oper. 01Erator's License and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. e 1 491. An application was received from Albert W. Goodrow, 106 Boston Street for a Seco dSecond - Hand Dealer Hand Dealer's License and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 492. A list of Pedlers' Licenses was referred to the Board of Control. Pedler's Licenses 493• A list of renewals of Auctioneers' Licenses was received and were granted as Auctioneers' licenses follows: John J. Kennedy, 176 Essex Street. Councillor Morency moved granted. Voted. Lionel A. Landry, 409 Essex Street. Councillor Morency moved granted. Voted. William Manning, 73 Washington St. Councillor Marquis moved granted. Voted. i Peter J. Thornton, 1 Warren St. Ct. Councillor Burke moved granted. Voted. i 494. A list of renewals of certain Licenses was referred to the Committee on Renewals of Certain Licenses Licenses and Permits. 495• 1 Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on New Licenses and Renewals Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the (following be granted: NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS Walter C. Linehan, 28 Proctor St. , Pea. Robert Raynes, 88 Linden St. RENEWALS BOWLING ALLEYS (SUNDAY) Colonial Bowling Alleys, 1 St. Peter St. (11 Alleys) Francis D. Heffernan, Cor. Federal & Washington Sts. " 4 BOWLING ALLEYS Colonial Bowling Alleys, 1 St. Peter St. (11 Alleys) % Francis D. Heffernan & Thos. Letarte, 24 Federal St. (12 Alleys) i 89 May 10, 19�_ 496. Ordinance Service Zone Councillor Tighe introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for First Passage: I In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic (Service Zones. ) Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Section 13 of the Traffic Ordinances of the City of Salem is hereby amended by adding the following: "On the Easterly side of Summer Street from Essex Street and extending for a distance of one hundred five feet in a southerly direction as marked by signs. " SECTION II. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 497 2 Service Zone New Derby Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted: St. ORDERED: That the Committee on Traffic study the advisability of establishing a service zone at No. 14 New Derby Street also the extension of the Service Zone at Front Street. i 498. Tree removal Councillor Francis introduced the following Order for Councillor Moran and it was adopted: ORDERED: That a tree located at 16 Upham Street be removed and that a public hearing be held on May 24, 1956 at 8 P. M. 499. ccept. Chap. 297 of thE Councillor Francis introduced the following Order for Councillor Moran and it Acts of 1954 was adopted and approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1956: ORDERED: That the City of Salem be and hereby accepts Chapter 297 of the Acts of 1954, said Act amends Chapter 40 of the General Laws by inserting after Section 8 a new section, Section 8A entitiled "An Act Authorizing Cities and Towns to Establish Commissions to Promote Business and Industry and to Appropriate Money Therefor." 500. Councillor Morency was given unanimous consent to introduce the following report reement-multiple circuit mercury vapor out of order: lights "The Committee on Electrical Affairs to whom was referred the matter of approval (961, of 1955) of an agreement between the City of Salem and the Essex County Electric Company for the installation of multiple circuit mercury vapor lights has considered said matter and would recommend that the Order be adopted. " Report accepted. Voted. Recommendations adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on May 14, 1956. 501. One-way street Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved i y the Mayor on May 14, 1956: _ ORDERED: That the Traffic division of the Police Department take the necessary steps to make Hamilton Street one-way in a Northerly direction from Chestnut to Essex Street Salem for a trial period of 60 days. Mav 10 1956 Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: 02- 7re Tree removal ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees remove a tree at #3 Skerry Street and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Councillor Tighe introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for 50 3 • P Ordinance- Prohibit First Passage: parking Eaton Place In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION I. Chapter 15, Article 5, Section 51 is hereby amended by adding the following classification: "Eaton Place both sides." I SECTION II. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 504. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: Laying Out & Accept. Valley St. & ORDERED: That the City Engineer draw the necessary plans and specifications for Freeman Rd. the Laying Out and Acceptance of Valley Street and Freeman Road so that proper Orders for the Laying Out and Acceptance of these streets can be submitted at the next regular II meeting of the City Council. Councillor Davies was then appointed to draw 3 ,jurors for Salem Superior Civil I! a Court on June 4, 1956 and the following names were drawn: Jurors John Rybicki, 12 Union St. , Caretaker Louis A. Soboczinski, 28 Symonds St. , Gear Cutter Louise Gilligan, 48 Butler St. , Bookkeeper On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 10:19 P. M. i ATTEST: USTINE . `OOMEY CITY qXRK I • Special Meeting A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, May 15, 1956 at 4:15 P. M. for the purpose of taking action on an application of the Boston & Maine Railroad to keep and store 1,000 gallons of gasoline at 107 Margin Street I Absent were Councillors Rafter, Morency, Buczko and Francis. 5G5• Keep & store gasoline Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee of the Whole. and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee of the Whole to whom was referred an application of the Boston & Maine Railroad to keep and store 1,000 gallons of gasoline at 107 Margin Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the permit be granted. I ' 0n the motion of Councillor Serafini the meeting adjourned at 4:19 P. M. 2 t I ATTEST: II efA_.Z4UGUS Y C�TI i Ma 24 1 6 A regular meeting oP the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, May 24, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business) Absent were Councillors Rafter and Moran. Assistant City Clerk Adam F. Stefanski then opened the meeting. Councillor Swiniuch nominated Councillor Davies President Pro-tempo re. on the motion of Councillor Burke the reading of the records of the previous meeting we xv dispensed. Voted. 4 . A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 16 Upham Street and T9ee Removal (Councillor Francis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. (Councillor Francis moved that the tree be removed. Voted. I 502. j A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 3 Skerry Street and Tree Removal (Councillors Davies and Swiniuch were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 382. A hearing was held on the application of Henry Shoe to keep and store 500 gallons Keep and store inf. of Naphtha at 26 Varney Street and no one appeared in favor or opposed. Hearing closed. (Councillor Swiniuch moved that the applicant be given leave to withdraw. Voted. A hearing was held on the application of Thomas Lutch, d/b/a Lafayette Cafe Inc. , Marquee { 54 Lafayette Street to erect a Marquee and Councillors Swiniuch and Burke were recorded i in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the permit be granted. Voted. � 484. A hearing was held on the application of LeBlanc Cleansers, 31 Front St. to erect urge Sign a Large Stationary Sign at 31 Front Street and no one appeared in favor or opposed. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 481. A hearing was held on the application of North Shore Petroleum Inc. to Maintain Maintain 2 Bay Lubri- torium a 2 Bay Lubritorium at 289 Derby Street and Raymond L. Heffernan representing the applicant appeared in favor and Councillor Swiniuch, Morency and Serafini were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the license be granted. Voted. 480. A hearing was held on the application of North Shore Petroleum Inc. to keep, store Keep, store and sell • gas. & inf. and sell 10,000 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 289 Derby Street and Raymond L. Heffernan representing the applicant appeared in favor, and Councillor Swiniuch and Francis were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. 3• A hearing was held on the application of Sydney E. Gilchrest to Maintain a intain a Lubritorium k` Lubritorium at 483-485 Highland Avenue and Sydney E. Gilchrest appeared in favor and Councillors Francis, Burke and Serafini were recorded in favor. There was no oppositio zw� Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the license be granted. Voted. 93 z: May 24, 1956 482. Keep, store and sell A hearing was held on the application of Sydney E. Gilchrest to keep, store and inf. & gas. sell 10,000 gallons of inflammables and gasoline at 483-485 Highland Avenue and Sydney E. Gilchrest appeared in favor and Councillors Burke, Francis, Serafini and Morency were recorded infavor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the license be granted. Voted. �, 5o6. ', Appr. Employees Group The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved Life, accident, hospita lization, medical & that it be referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. Voted. Councillor "!_ surgical insurance. Francis moved that the Chairman extend an invitation to the Council as a Committee of the Whole and the City Solicitor to discuss this matter before reporting it out of Committee. i ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is I appropriated from "Revenue" to the Unclassified item "Employees Group Life Insurance. " !i r Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose, and be it further, ORDERED: That the above named Unclassified item be changed to "Employees Group Life, Accident, Hospitalization, Medical and Surgical Insurance. " 507• Appr. City Messenger The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Burke moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under sus- spension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Thirty-four Dollars Fifteen ($334.15) Cents be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue" to the City Messenger item I "Salaries and Wages. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 5o8 " Appr. Central Motor The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved B suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1956: n !� ORDERED: That the sum of Eleven Thousand ($11,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the Central Motor item "New Equipment" sub-item "Four New Garbage Trucks. " 509• Appr. Witch House The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2500.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Fund Receipts, Witch House" account as follows: To the "Witch House" item"Salaries and Wages" One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty ($1750.00) Dollars; to the "Witch House" item "Expense" Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars. Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. i 4 . Mav 24 1956 The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved 510. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted Appr. Police Dept. under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue" to the Police item "put of State Travel" sub-item "F. B. I. 10 Retraining Course. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. E The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Marquis moved 1p Appr. Street Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted ' under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the Street Department item "Palmer Cove Improvement, Salaries and Wages. " i 512. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Buczko moved Appr. St. Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account as follows: To the Street Department item "Sewer Maintenance Salaries and Wages" Six Hundred Three Dollars Fifty-six ($603.56) Cents; to the Street Department item "Other Expense" sub-item "Sewer Maintenance Expense" Three Hundred Ninety-six Dollars Forty-four ($396.44) Cents; to the Street Department item "Sewer Extensions Expense" Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars. Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 513- The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. Water Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Three Hundred ($2,300.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the Water Department item "Laborers-Salaries and Wages. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. ' 514. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Tighe was recordeA Convey vey land at Palmer Cove to Salem Housing as opposed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the Order be referred to the Committee of Auth. for housing for � the Aged. the Whole on Palmer Cove. Voted. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to convey to the Salem Housing Authority in order to provide housing for the aged, a certain parcel of municipally owned land, not presently devoted to or required for any public use, situate at Palmer's Cove and bounded and described as follows: WESTERLY by Salem St. Ext. 82/70 feet as shown on a plan hereinafter mentioned; SOUTHWESTERLY by. 7alem St. Ext. and Lafayette Place 69/11 feet as shown on said plan; 95 ---- _ May 24, 1956 SOUTHERLY by Lafayette Place, on three courses, 36. 57 feet, 78.67 feet and 213.02 feet as shown on said plan; EASTERLY by other land of the City of Salem 139.80 feet as shown on said plan; and NORTHERLY by other land of the City of Salem as shown on said plan 363.02 feet. Containing 48,888 square feet of land and being shown on a plan entitled "Land of the City of Salem, Palmers Cove, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. , May 1956, Edgar W. i Nickerson, City Engineer" and be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute, sign, acknowledge and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this land. 5�5- r Outdoor Adv. The Mayor submitted an application of John Donnelly & Sons to erect Outdoor Advertis= ing sign at 464 Highland Avenue Councillor Morency moved that the city's objection � I i be recorded. 516 Pedler's License A report was received from the Board of Control approving a Pedler's License of David Saper and Morris Weinstein. Councillor Morency moved that the licenses be granted. Voted. 517 Invitation An invitation was received to attend the Firemen's Memorial Service on June 10, 1956 at 10 A. M. and Councillor Burke moved that the invitation be accepted. Voted. 518 I Memorial Day Parade The Memorial Day Parade orders were received and Councillor Morency moved that they i; Orders be received and filed. 519• Sale of Vets. Home A notice was received from the State Housing Authority of the sale of Veterans homes at #68 Barstow Street and 113 Broadway and it was received and filed. 520. Dredging Salem Harbor A communication was received from Senator John F. Kennedy relative to the dredging B , of the Salem Harbor and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole for action and Councillor Morency further moved that Senator i Kennedy aryl Congressman Bates be commended for their efforts and to continue advising i the Council as to any action or hearings that might come up in the near future. 521. Change location A request was received from the Salem Political & Social Club to change the location Salem Political & Social Club of their club from 336 Essex Street to 4-6 Peabody Street under General Laws Chapter 160 Section 26 and Councillor Burke moved that permission be granted. Voted. / 522. Builder's License A application was received from the B. & T. Construction Co. Inc. , 19 Kingdom Terrace Peabody and Councillor Francis moved that the license be granted. Voted. } 523 Builder's License An application was received from Bertrand E. Raby, 284 Jefferson Ave. , Salem for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. 524 Pole Location A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for joint location of 1 j pole on Forrester Street near � , Washington Square East and a hearing was ordered for June 14, 1956 at 8 P. M. r r'. --__-- May 24 1956 An application was received from Bursaw Oil Corp. to keep and store and sell 5�5' 1 21,000 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 46 Jefferson Ave. and a hearing was Keeps store and sell ordered for June 14 1 gas. & Inf. 956 at 8 P. M. The following applications for Large Signs were received and hearings were large Signs ordered for June 14, 1956 at 8 P. M. Otto David Zoller, d/b/a/ Friday Nite Store, Derby Sq. 526 Western Union Tel. Co. , 79A Washington St. 5�7. The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned Sign Bonds approved: Lafayette Cafe Inc. , 54 Lafayette St. Otto David Zoller, d/b/a Friday Nite Store, Derby Sq. 527.A.528. Western Union Tel. Co. , 79-A Washington St. 529• � The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims June Landry, 51 Ward St. 530. Cleo P. Bouchard, 29 Charles St. 531. An application was received from George A. Cook, 43 March Street for a license Dig Sea Worms 532• to Dig Sea Worms and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. i 533• A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Renewals of Certain Licenses and Permits. Licenses 534• Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on New Licenses and Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved Renewals by the Mayor on May 28, 1956: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATOR Thomas F. Flynn, 23 Jackson St. SECOND HAND DEALER Albert W. Goodrow, 106 Boston St. RENEWALS BOWLING ALLEYS (10) Salem Bowladr—om-e-, -18 Derby St. SUNDAY BOWLING ALLEYS 10 ) Salem Bowladrome, Inc. , 1 Derby St. DRAIN LAYER Fernand Rioux, 82 Gardner St. INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Morris L. Budnick & Meyer Liberman, 101 Wash. St. JUNK DEALER Isaac Talkowsky & Son, 18-24 Phillips St. POOL TABLE (1) Salvatore Rizzotti, 15 High St. DIG SEA WORMS Reginald Zwicker, 27 Planters St. TAXI OpEpAWR Thomas F. Feeney, 77 Main St. , Peabody May.24,_1956__.__ Appr. Municipal 535• Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance and Parking Areas the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1956: Councillors Morency and Marquis were recorded as opposed. "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Mayor's appropriation of the sum of $11,000.00 from the "Park-O-Meter Parking Meter" account to the "Municipal Parking Areas" item "Charter-Liberty Streets, Off-Street Parking" has considered said j matter and would recommend the approval of this appropriation. " i 536 Appr. Fire Dept. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1956: "The Committee onFinance to whom was referred the Mayor's appropriation of $2,100.00 from "Revenue" to the Fire Department item "Expense" sub-item "Generators" $1,800.00; sub-item "Medical Panel" $300.00 has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this appropriation. i 537• Councillor Serafini takes chair at request of Councillor Davies. Pay increases in Police Dept. Councillor Davies introduced the following report for the Committee on Police and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Police to whom was referred the matter of why Salem Policemen are N leaving the force to accept out side positions has considered said matter and would recommend that a pay adjustment for the Police Department be considered and that the III Committee on salaries, and a representative of the Police Department meet with the Mayor to bring about this adjustment. " Councillor Davies resumes the chair. 5G3. Ordinance Prohibit The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on May 10, 1956 B ' parking Eaton Place prohibiting parking on the both sides of Eaton Place was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1956. 496. Ordinance Service Zone Summer St. The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on May 10, 1956 'LI establishing a service zone on the Easterly side of Summer Street was then taken up and I passed to be ordained. Approved bythe Mayor on May 28, 1956. 469. Veto-Laying Out & The matter of the Veto of the Mayor on the Laying Out and Acceptance of Chandler Roa Accept. Chandler Rd. was then taken up and Councillor Francis moved that the matter lay on the table until the next regular meeting. 468 Veto-Laying Out & The matter of the Veto of the Mayor on the Laying Out and Acceptance of Lillian � Accept. Lillian Rd. Road was then taken up and Councillor Francis moved that the matter lay on the table until the next regular meeting. T P< 467. Veto-Laying Out & The matter of the Veto of the Mayor on the Laying Out and Acceptance of Linden Avenu Accept. Linden Ave. was then taken up and Councillor Francis moved that the matter lay on the table until i the next regular meeting. May 24, 1956 Councillor Francis in roX I 1 ce e o nS r w c was a opU_R ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees remove a tree at 14 540. Oak Street Tree removal Salem and that a public hearing be held on June 14, 1956 at 8:00 P. M. 541. Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted and Street Light approved by the Mayor on May 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the City Electrician install a light at the corner of Wilson Street and Jefferson Avenue. I 542. Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree removals ent ORDERED: The Superintend,,of Shade Trees look into the advisability of removing 3 young trees at 34-36-38 Norman Street and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 3 Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree removal ORDERED: That a hearing be held at the next regular meeting on the removal of a tree in front of 53 Endicott Street. 544. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree removal i ORDERED: That a hearing be held at the next regular meeting for the removal of a tree at 133 Fort Avenue. 545• Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for Ordinance-compensation city employees First Passage. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Compensation of Certain City Officer . Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances amended by the City Council by an Ordinan adopted on May 8, 1952 and more recently amended by an Ordinance adopted by the Council on December 22, 1955 is . hereby amended by striking out said Section 1 and inserting in Place thereof the following new section to be known as Section 1. SECTION 1. The compensation to be allowed and paid to the several officers, clerks and employees shown in the following schedule shall be at the following rates per annum payable in equal monthly or weekly installments: i ASSESSORS I Assessors, Chairman $4,406.40 year Assessors, Members 4,106.40 year Principal Clerk 55.00 week Senior Clerk and Typist 53.80 week Clerk and Typist 49.00 week AUDITOR City Auditor 4,917.60 year Principal Clerk 61.00 week Senior Clerk Typist (male) 61.00 week Senior ClerO Typist 52.80 week 99 ----- ----- rtay_24, 1956 z CEM rERIES General Foreman $ 2.025 hour Working Foreman 1.825 hour Gardner, General 1.875 hour Arborist 1.825 hour Carpenter Helper 1.785 hour Chauffeurs 1.615 hour r Laborers 1.525 hour Operators 1.825 hour Clerk 300.00 year j I CENTRAL MOTOR ' Superintendent $5,406.4o year Working Foreman, Mechanic 2.07,—i, hour Mechanic 1.875 hour Skilled Laborer 1.675 hour Laborer 1.525 hour �II CIVIL DEFENSE Director 500.00 year Clerk 45.00 week CLERK ( City Clerk $5,607.20 year Assistant City Clerk 4,126.80 year Clerk and Typist 53.80 week COLLECTOR Collector $4,917.60 year E Cashier 3,808.60 year Principal Clerk 55.00 week Clerk 53.80 week CONSTABLES Dog Constable 54.00 week Peabody Museum 57.00 week COUNCIL €"^ fl; ' Clerk of Committees 300.00 year ( Clerk 300.00 year ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATIONS s Registrar, Chairman 450.00 year Registrars 400.0o year j Registrars, Clerk 50.00 year Assistant Registrar 53.80 week ELECTRICAL City Electrician 5,406.80 year Lineman 11.354 day ENGINEERING ( City Engineer 5,806.40 year ;s 1 Assistant Civil Engineer 4,556.00 year Senior Engineering Aid 4,425.00 year I Junior Civil Engineer 4,425.00 year Junior Engineering Aid 3,497.40 year Clerk 350.00 year Skilled Laborer 67.00 Week FIRE ' Chief 5,507.20 year Deputy Fire Chief 4,626.80 year { Captains 4,326.8o year (' Lieutenants 4,126.80 year IP Firefighter 3,826.80 year , Principal Clerk (male) 3,826.8o year 1 Supervisor Motor Apparatus 4,326.8o year HARBOR MASTER . 'd Harbor Master �� 420.00 year � t _.. _.--MNy 24. 1956 HEALTH Administration Board of Health, Chairman $ 250.00 year Board of Health, Member 200.00 year Agent 5,506.40 year Physician 2,536.00 year Public Health Nurse 3,404.00 year Public Health Nurse 3,304.00 year ' Part Time Public Nurse 32.00 week Animal Inspector 481.60 year Milk and Sanitary Inspector 4,216.8o year Sanitary Inspector 4,216.8o year Plumbing Inspector 4,366.8o year Senior Clerk and Typist 55.00 week Clerk and Stenographer 51.40 week Clerk of Board 3.00 week Hospital Superintendent 3,146.80 year Registered Nurse 50.00 week Attendent Nurse 46.0G week Maintenance Man 67.00 week Cook 50.00 week Laundress 45.00 week Clinic Dentist 2,536.00 year Garbage and Refuse General Foreman 2.15 hour Working Foreman 1.825 hour Chauffeur 1.675 hour Collectors 1.675 hour Caretaker 1.525 hour Operator 1.825 hour LEGAL City Solicitor 5,606.40 year LIBRARY Head Librarian 5,485.40 year Assistant Librarian 3,600.00 year Assistant, Grade 5 3,104.80 year Assistant, Grade 4 2,984.80 year Assistant, Grade 3 2,744.80 year Assistant, Grade 2 2,456.8o year Assistant, Grade 1 2,384.8o year Senior Building Custodian 3,344.80 year Junior Building Custodian 3,104.8o year Cleansers 2,307.90 Year LICENSING BOARD Chairman License Commission 600.00 year Members Clerk 500.00 year 400.00 year MAYOR Executive Secretary 4,110.40 year Secretary 61.00 week Clerk 48.0o week MESSENGER City Messenger 4,526.40 year Junior Building Custodian Clerk 3,488.80 year 100.00 year Superintendent MOTH SUPPRESSION Principal Clerk 360.00 year Laborers 61.00 week Foreman Climber 1.525 hour 1.90 hour Climber 1.825 hour a 101 May 24, 1956 PARK Superintendent $ 3,361.60 year Clerk of Commission 200.00 year Principal Clerk 61.00 week Laborer 1.525 hour Gardner 1.825 hour Operator 1.825 hour Skilled Laborer 1.675 hour I ` Carpenter Helper 1.785 hour Matron, Willows 45.40 week Caretaker, Willows 45.40 week Attendant, Golf Course $46.60 and 58.00 week Matron, Forest River 46.60 week PLAYGROUNDS Superintendent 4,265.60 year Secretary to Commission 100.00 year Senior Clerk and Typist 53•80 week ! Lifeguards 51.00 week Instructor Girls Crafts 224.00 month Supervisor of Swimming 234.00 month Day Instructor 184.00 month Instructor of Dancing and Dramatics 224.00 month Instructor - Year Round 1.40 hour Laborers 1.525 hour POLICE fMarshal 5,506.80 year Captains 4,626.80 year Lieutenants 4,326.80 year Sergeants 4,126.80 year Patrolmen 3,826.80 year Reserve Officer 11.41 day Matron 10.00 day Principal Clerk (male) 3,826.80 year Patrolman Parking Meters 4,126.80 year Patrolman Revolver Technician 4,126.80 year Traffic 1 Working Foreman 1.775 hour Skilled Laborer 1.675 hour Laborer 1. 525 hour PUBLIC PROPERTY '1 >'e Superintendent of Public Buildings, and Inspector of Buildings $5,406.40 year Principal Clerk 55.00 week Maintenance Foreman 1.94 hour Skilled Laborer 1.675 hour Laborer 1.40--- 1.525 hour Junior Building Custodian 67.00 week Cleaner 39.40 week PURCHASING Agent 4,917.60 year So Principal Clerk 55.00 week ` Senior Clerk and Typist 53.80 week CITY SCALES ' I Superintendent 3,22 20 7• year �!I SHADE TREE Superintendent 1,200.00 year Principal Clerk 61.00 week Laborer 1.525 hour Foreman 1.90 hour Climber 1.825 hour STREET Superintendent of Streets and Sewers 6,026.40 year PC Principal Clerk 59•00 week Clerk and Typist - Part Time 52.80 week Drawtender 60.10 week General Foreman 2.025 hour Timekeeper 1.785 hour Mason 1.785 hour jWelder-Laborer 1.665 hour i blaz 24 1956 Painter $ 1.785 hour Watchman 1.615 hour Carpenters Helper 1.785 hour Operator General 1.885 hour Operator 1.825 hour Working Foreman 1.825 hour >xF. Chauffeur, Heavy Truck 1.675 hour -K Chauffeur, Light Truck 1.615 hour Skilled Laborer 1.675 hour Laborer 1.525 hour TREASURER .'' Treasurer 4,917.60 year i Cashier 3,8o8.60 year Principal Clerk 55.00 week Clerk 53.80 week ?`RUST FUND COMMISSION Clerk 250.00 year VETERANS SERVICES Agent $4,916.80 year Assistant Agent 3,807.80 year. Principal Clerk 55.00 week Clerk and Typist 53.80 week WATER Water Registrar 4,917.60 year Principal Clerk 55.00 week t Senior Clerk and Typist 53•80 week Clerk and Typist 53.80 week Meter Reader-Water Inspector 68.2o week General Foreman 2.025 hour Storekeeper 1.825 hour Emergency Man 1.615 hour Working Foreman 1.825 hour Meter Repair Man 1.705 hour Skilled Laborer 1.675 hour Laborer 1.525 hour ' Operators 1.825 hour Meter Installer 1.675 hour PUMPING STATION Head Electric Water Operator 3,976.00 year Electric Water Operator 1.875 hour Steam Fireman 1.755 hour Laborer Caretaker 1.725 hour 4 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Sealer 4,156.4o year Deputy Sealer 3,434.40 year Clerk 125.00 year WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION Agent 750.00 year Any person classified in the clerical force required to work beyond their normani work week shall be paid an hourly rate of One Dollar and Fifty-five Cents per hour. Any person classified in the laboring force, so-called, required to work beyond their 'Y normal work week shall be paid at the hourly rate for the particular classification as fixed by this Ordinance. All clerks, except principal clerks, shall be paid a starting salary of Forty-nine Dollars per week with an annual increment of One Dollar and Twenty Cents per year with a maximum salary of Fifty-three Dollars and Eighty Cents per year. Part - time clerks Forty-eight Dollars per week. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 546. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Check figures re: salaries prior to ORDERED: That the City Auditor and City Treasurer during the interim of the Second Passage of ordinance second passage of the pay and salary scales as presented at meeting of May 24, 1956, the the City Council be furnished a certified copy signed by the City Auditor and r106 May 24,_ 1956 Treasurer that they are correct and accurate in accordance with the blanket pay increases as approved by the City Council December, 1955- 5�7•I` Tree removals Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees remove a tree at 122z Boston Street and that a public hearing be held on June 14, 1956 at 8 P. M. Rep. meet with 548 Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: Mayor re: salaries- adjustment of ORDERED: That a representative from the firemen's Association and a representative from other city workers be included in any conference with the Mayor relative to a wage adjustment. 549. Tree removal Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Shads Tree Department be notified to remove a tree on the west side of Congress Street near Palmer Street and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M. I, ATTEST: I I, J. OMEY 'CITY i I p I, , Si i � I l IL r, � Fx 41 June 12, 1956 Special Meeting A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, June 12, 1956 at 7 P. M. for the purpose of taking action on the matter of appropriating $30,000 from "Revenue" to "Employees Group Life, Accident, Hospitalization, Medical and Surgical Insurance. " Absent were Councillors Rafter and Morency. 550. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance Appr. Employees Group Life, Accident, Hosp. and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Medical and Surgical Insurance "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Mayor's appropriation of $30,000.00 from "Revenue" to "Employees Group Life, Accident, Hospitalization, Medical and Surgical Insurance" has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this appropriation. " Approved by the Mayor on June 13, 1956. 551. q Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Advisor- plan of insurance by the Mayor on June 13, 1956: ORDERED: That the Mayor, if he so desires, be authorized because of complicated problems in determining which plan submitted is best for all concerned, to hire an impartial expert, who will:-.advise as to which Insurance Company should be awarded the bid for Group Life Insurance and Health and Accident Insurance. On the motion of Councillor Tighe the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P. M. ATTEST: a / GUST J. CITY C 'i i - 105 June 14, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, June 14, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Councillor Rafter. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the J records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 525 Keep, store and sell A hearing on the application of Bursaw Oil Corporation to keep, store and sell / gas. a inflammables 21,000 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 46 Jefferson Avenue was postponed until i the next regular meeting and Councillor Burke moved an amendment that location should F read as 108 Jackson Street. Voted. 527- Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of the Western Union Tel. Co. , 79A Washington i I ; Street to erect a Large Stationary Sign and Mr. E. D. French of the Western Union Tel. Co. appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 526. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of David Zoller, d/b/a Friday Nite Store to erect a Large Stationary Sign at Derby Square and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded i favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 552. Pole location A hearing was held on the petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for a pole location on Forrester Street and Councillor Davies was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. � ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted ,joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the llth day of May, 1956. r All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following condi- tions: , ! Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Joint Pole Location in Forrester St. Near Wash. Sq. East No. SAL. - 50 Dated 5/10/56--filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by said Essex County Electric Company wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and by said New England Telephone {4 and Telegraph Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; ' H and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above re- ferred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under t s order: Forrester Street-Near Washington Sq. East Install One (1) Pole _ A II - 16 June 14, 1956 A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at Congress Street on 549• Tree.Removal the West side near Palmer Street and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 547• A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 122Z Boston Street Tree removal ' and Councillors Tighe, Buczko and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no oppositio . Hearing closed. Councillor Buczko moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 544. A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 133 Fort Avenue and Tree removal Councillor Swiniuch was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the tree be removed. Voted. i 543 A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 53 Endicott Street Tree removal and Councillor Serafini was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 542. A hearing was held on the advisability of removing 3 young trees at 34-36-38 Tree Removals Norman Street and Councillor Serafini was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 54o. A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 14 Oak Street and Tree removal Councillor Francis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. i Councillor Francis moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 553- The Mayor's appointment of William T. Harney, 79 Proctor Street as a Constable for Constable a term of 1 year effective June 15, 1956 was received and filed. 554• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Trans. Cemetery suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on June 18, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Eighty-four Dollars Twenty ($384.20) i Cents be and hereby is transferred from "Estimated Receipts" to the Cemetery "Sale of Vaults" account. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose 555• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor, and was adopted and approved Trans. Collector's by the Mayor on June 18, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand One Hundred Thirty-six ($1136.00) Dollars r be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the Collector's item "Salaries and Wages" sub-item "Typist and Overtime." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 556• The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Accept new Bond in lieu' of lost one and pay 1p Mayor on June 18, 1956: record holder R. S.Johnson ORDERED: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized to accept a Surety Bond in lieu of lost registered bond #C554 and that he be and is hereby authorized to pay to 107 _ June 14, 1956 the record holder Robert S. Johnson, 55 Oakland Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, the sum of $1,500.00. 557• Report from C. Tress. A report from the City Treasurer and City Auditor relative to the figures in h & C. Aud. re: compensa- 4 ,I tion Ordinance city an Ordinance establishing compensation of City Employees was received and filed. employees 558• Prohibit shooting of A request from the City Marshal that an Ordinance be passed prohibiting shooting firearms within city limits of firearms within the City limits was referred to the Committee on Ordinances on the motion of Councillor Davies. Voted. 1 559- ,, Hearing-rates for A notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities of a hearing to be held dump truck owners. on Thursday, June 28, 1956 in room 166 State House, Boston, relative to schedule of rates for dump truck owners and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the City Solicitor appear , Iat the hearing representing the City of Salem's interest. Voted. 560• Bang Banner An application was received from the Crow II Club to hang a banner from 155-160 Derby Street and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted. Voted. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims { ` 561. Mrs. Florence Crean, 183 North St. 4 562. Mr. James N. Marshall, 59 Leach St. 563, Margaret T. Levy, 414 Lafayette St. 564. Mafalda J. Alleruzzo, 5 Cleveland Rd. , Beverly 565• Jean M. Boucher, 39 Prince St. 566. John B. Hooper, 40 Felt St. 567. National House Furnishing Co. , 145 Washington St. 568. Pet. - repair and put A petition of Ernest Jalbert, 4 Lussier Street and 14 others to repair and put in in a catch basin on a catch basin on Lussier Street was received and filed. Lussier St. Councillor Marquis was then given i q g permission to introduce an Order out of order without objection. 569. Sewer Drain Lussier Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: St. ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Streets and City Engineer look into the advisability of placing a Sewer Drain on Lussier Street. 570• Sale of Vets. Homes A notice was received from the State Housing Board of the Sale of Veteran's Home at #80 Barstow Street to Francis R. & Shirley C. Kosek and it was received and filed. I The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved; Sign Bonds g 571. Fanny Farmer Candy Shops, Inc. , 174 Essex St. 572• Chelsea Yarn Store, 102 Norman St. 573• Xanthaky Enterprises Inc. , 181 Fort Ave. Canopy Bond 574. Armand Richiuts d/b/a Armand's Variety, 69 Essex St. 575- Pole locations & A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company for pole locations '' removals and removals on Lafayette Street, Hawthorne Boulevard, Essex Street and Washington Sq. West and a public hearing was ordered for June 28, 1956 at 8 P. M. 576• Pole locations A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company for pole locations on Congress and Derby Streets and a public hearing was ordered for June 28, 1956 at 8 P. M. June 14, 1956 A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company for pole locations 577. Pole locations and and removals on Congress, Derby, Front, Central and Charter Streets and a public removals hearing was ordered for June 28, 1956 at 8 P. M. The following applications for Large Signs and Canopy were received and hearings were ordered for June 28, 1956 at 8 P. M. Large Signs & Canopy Fanny Farmer Candy Sh , Inc. , 174 Essex St. (Large Sign) 578, Chelsea Yarn Store, 102 Norman St. (Large Sign) 579• Richards Jewelry, 122 Lafayette St. (large Sign) 580. Armand Richiuts, d/b/a Armand's Variety, 69 Essex St. (Aluminum Canopy) 581. 582. An application was received from Vincent Potato Chip Co. to Maintain a Garage at Maintain a Garage 205 Highland Avenue and a hearing was ordered for June 28, 1956 at 8 P. M. i The following applications were received for Builders' licenses and were granted as Builders' licenses follows: John J. Betts, 521 Walnut St. , Saugus, Councillor Swiniuch moved granted. Voted. 583. Stephen T. Capellos, 14 Caller St. Peabody, Councillor Marquis moved granted. Voted. 584. Arthur T. Dalton, 22 Morton Hill Ave. , Lynn, Councillor Marquis moved granted. Voted. 585- An application was received from Henry Theriault for a Junk Dealer's License at SJunk Dealer's lie. 1 Butler Street and Councillor Buczko moved that the license be granted. Voted. 587. An application of Ronald D. Hogan, 244 Lafayette Street for a license to Dig Sea Dig Sea Worms Worms was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 588. An application of Herbert H. Weston, 101 Lovett St. , Beverly for a Taxi Operator's Taxi Operator License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 589- t A list of renewals of Certain Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses List of renewals £ Certain Licenses and Permits. 590. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses New Licenses and Renewals and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: "The Committee On Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS Drain Layer James J. Welch Co. , 15 Front St. a TAXI OPERATOR James F. McMahon, 15 Turner St. Dig Sea Worms Philip W. O'Connell, 14 Naples Rd. NEW LICENSE Dig Sea Worms j George A. Cook, 43 March St. Marquis introduced the follows 5 Councillor Ma rq following report for the Committee on Traffic and Service Zone � the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: "The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the matter of establishing a service L: 19 __ -- -----..�_---.-.--. ___-- June 14, 1956 zone on New Derby Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the attached Ordinance be adopted. " 592. ` Ordinance-Service Zone Councillor Marquis introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for First Passage. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic (Service Zone ). Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: i j SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Section 13 is hereby amended by adding the following new classification: On the northerly side of New Derby St., starting at a point ninety-five feet Westerly from the corner of Lafayette St. , and continuing Westerly for a distance of twenty feet. I SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. I! Councillor Marquis was then given unanimous consent to revert to the item Petitions., 593• Pet. of residents to A petition of residents to resurface Cedarview Street was introduced by Councillor resurface Cedarview St Marquis and it was received and filed. i6 Councillor Marquis was then given unanimous consent to introduce an Order out !I IIV of order. s i j' 594. Resurface Cedarview St. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which adopted: q owng was I ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Streets relative to petition presented by Residents of Cedarview Street be given consideration on this year's street program. 545• Ordinance-Comp. City The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance relating to compensation of city Employees @@@ employees was then taken up. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following amendment be made prior to second passage. Voted. 595• Amendment Ordinance Amendment to an Ordinance amending and Ordinance relating to the Compensation of Comp. City Employees ertain City officers prior to second passage thereof. 3 SECTION 1 of an Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended prior to second passage thereof by adding under the department Hospital the t jclassification } HEALTH I" HOSPITAL Utility Maid (Part-Time) $ 22.00 week IB y striking out under the department Garbage and Refuse after the classification General Foreman the figures $2.15 and inserting in place thereof the figures $2.025; by adding der the department Park the following classifications: c PARK Gardener, General $ 1.875 hour i j , dune 14, 1956 Working Foreman $ 1.705 hour Chauffeur 1.615 hour and by striking out under the department Playgrounds the words "Instructor of Girls Crafts" and inserting in place thereof the words "Supervisor of Girls Crafts" and by striking out in the same department the words "Instructor of Dancing and Dramatics" and inserting in place thereof the words "Supervisor of Dancing and Dramatics" so that said ordinance shall read as passed for first passage on May 24, 1956 with the above amendments. 596. The following Ordinance was then adopted for Second Passage as amended and Ordinance re: compensation city approved by the Mayor on June 18, 1956: employees In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. An ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the compensation of Certain City Officers. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances amended by the City Council by an Ordinanc adopted on May 8, 1952 and more recently amended by an Ordinance adopted by the Council on December 22, 1955 is hereby amended by striking out said Section 1 and inserting in place thereof the following new section to be known as Section 1. SECTION 1. The compensation to be allowed and paid to the several officers, clerk3 and employees shown in the following schedule shall be at the following rates per annum payable in equal monthly or weekly installments: ASSESSORS Assessors, Chairman $4,406.40 year Assessors, Members 4,106.40 year Principal Clerk 55•00 week Senior Clerk and Typist 53•80 week Clerk and Typist 49.00 week AUDITOR City Auditor $4,917.60 year ,Principal Clerk 61.00 week Senior Clerk Typist (male) 61.00 week , Senior Clerk Typist 52.80 week CEMETERIES General Foreman 2.025 hour Working Foreman 1.825 hour Gardener, General 1.875 hour Arborist 1.825 hour Carpenter Helper 1.785 hour Chauffeurs 1.615 hour Laborers 1.525 hour Operators 1.825 hour Clerk 300.00 year CENTRAL MOTOR r. Superintendent 5,406•40 year Working Foreman, Mechanic 2.07u hour Mechanic 1.875 hour Skilled Laborer 1.675 hour Laborer 1.525 hour CIVIL DEFENSE ' Director 500.00 year Clerk 45.00 week I i 111 June 14, 1956 — ------ _ ---- —___= CLERK -__-- City Clerk $5,6077.20 year Assistant City Clerk 4,12 80 year Clerk and Typist 53.80 week COLLECTOR Collector 4,917.6o year Cashier 3AW.6o year Principal Clerk 55.00 week Clerk 53.80 week CONSTABLES Dog Constable 54.00 week Peabody Museum 57.00 week i COUNCIL li Clerk of Committees 300.00 year Clerk 300.00 yearI j ELECTIONS & REGISTRATIONS Registrars, Chairman 450.00 year Registrars 400.00 year Registrars, Clerk 50.00 year Assistant Registrar 53.80 week ELECTRICAL City Electrician 5,4o6.8o year Lineman 11.354 day ENGINEERING l i City Engineer 5,806.40 year Assistant Civil Engineer 4,556.00 year Senior Engineering Aid 4,425.00 year Junior Civil Engineer 4,425.00 year Junior Engineering Aid 3,497.40 year Clerk 350.00 year Skilled Laborer 67.00 week I FIRE Chief 5:507.20 Year Deputy Fire Chief 4,626.80 year Captains 4,326.80 year Lieutenants 4,i26•80 year Firefighter 3,826.80 year I, Principal Clerk (male) 3,826•80 year Supervisor Motor Apparatus 4,326.8o year HARBOR MASTER f, II Harbor Master 42o.00 year i HEALTH ADMINISTRATION l„ Board of Health, Chairman 250.00 year Board of Health, Member 200.00 year Agent 5:506.40 year Physician 2,536•00 year Public Health Nurse 3,404.00 year Public Health Nurse 3,304.00 year Part Time Public Nurse 32.00 week Animal Inspector 481.60 year M Milk and Sanitary Inspector 4,216.80 year Mkp� Sanitary Inspector 4,216.8o year 11 Plumbing Inspector 4,366.80 year 9E Senior Clerk and Typist 55.00 week III Clerk and Stenographer 51.40 week Clerk of Board 3.00 week Hospital Superintendent 3,146.8o year Registered Nurse 50.00 week Attendant Nurse 46.00 week Maintenance Alan 67.00 week ' Cook 50.00 week .f�2 June 14, 1956 Laundress 45.00 week Utility Maid ( Part Time) PP-00 week Clinic Dentist 2,536•00 year Garbage and Refuse General Foreman 2.025 hour ' Working Foreman 1.825 hour Chauffeur 1.675 hour Collectors 1.675 hour Caretakers 1.525 hour Operator 1.825 hour LEGAL City Solicitor 5,6o6.40 year LIBRARY Head Librarian 5,485.40 year Assistant Librarian 3,600.00 year Assistant, Grade 5 3,104.80 year Assistant, Grade 4 2,984.80 year Assistant, Grade 3 2,744.80 year Assistant, Grade 2 2,456.8o year Assistant, Grade 1 2,384.80 year Senior Building Custodian 3,344.80 year Junior Building Custodian 3,104.8o year Cleaners 2,307.90 year LICENSING BOARD Chairman License Commission 600.00 year Members 500.00 year Clerk 400.00 year MAYOR Executive Secretary 4,110.40 year Secretary 61.00 week Clerk 48.00 week MESSENGER City Messenger 4,526.40 year r Junior Building Custodian 3,488.80 year Clerk 100.00 year MOTH SUPPRESSION Superintendent 360.00 year Principal Clerk 61.00 week Laborers 1.525 hour Foreman Climber 1.90 hour Climber 1.825 hour PARK Superintendent 3,361.60 year Clerk of Commission 200.00 year Principal Clerk 61.00 week Laborer 1.525 hour Gardener 1.825 hour Operator 1.825 hour ' Skilled Laborer 1.675 hour Carpenter Helper 1.785 hour Matron, Willows 45.40 week Caretaker, Willows 45.40 week Attendant, Golf Course $46.60 and 58.00 week Matron, Forest River 46.60 week Gardener, General 1.875 hour Working Foreman 1.705 hour Chauffeur 1.615 hour PLAYGROUNDS Superintendent 4,265.60 year Secretary to Commission 100.00 year j Senior Clerk and Typist 53.80 week Lifeguards 51.00 week Supervisor of Girls Crafts 224.00 month 1 13 --------..._------ Supervisor of Swimming 23 .00 month Day Instructor 184.00 month Supervisor of Dancing and Dramatics 224.o0 month Instructor - Year Round 1.40 hour Laborers 1.525 hour III , POLICE III Marshal 5,506.80 year Captains 4,626.80 year Lieutenants 4,326.80 year Sergeants 4,126.80 year ! Patrolmen 3,826.80 year IJ _ Reserve Officer 11.41 day Matron 10.00 day Principal Clerk (male) 3,826.80 year Patrolman lma ParkingMete rs 4,126.80 year Patrolman Revolver Technician 4,126.80 year I Traffic Working Foreman 1.775 hour Skilled Laborer 1.675 hour Laborer 1. 525 hour PUBLIC PROPERTY Superintend�cf Public Buildings, and Inspector of Buildings 5,406.40 year Principal Clerk 55.00 week Maintenance Foreman 1.94 hour. j Skilled Laborer 1.675 hour Laborer 1.40 - 1.525 hour I Junior Building Custodian 67.00 week ' I Cleaner 39.40 week PURCHASING Agent 4,917.60 year Principal Clerk 55.00 week i Senior Clerk and Typist 53.80 week i i CITY SCALES Superintendent 3,227.20 year SHADE TREES Superintendent 1,200.00 year j Principal Clerk 61.00 week -' laborer 1.525 hour Foreman 1.90 hour y Climber 1.825 hour ii STREET Superintendent of Streets and Sewers 6,026.40 year Principal Clerk 59.00 week Clerk and Typist - Part Time 2'Yp 2.80 week 5 Drawtender 60.10 week General Foreman 2.025 hour Timekeeper 1.785 hour son 1-785 hour WeWelder-Laborer 1.665 hour Painter 1.785 hour ' I Watchman 1.615 hour Carpenters Helper 1-785 hour Operator General 1.885 hour Operator 1.825 hour Working Foreman 1.825 hour I Chauffer, Heavy Truc k 1.675 hour r Chauffeur, Light Truck � 1.615 ho ur r l' I„ Skilled Laborer 1.675 hour laborer 1.525 hour l TREASURER Treasurer 4,917.60 year i Cashier 3,808.60 year Principal Clerk 55.00 week Clerk 53.80 week TRUST FUND CO*11SSION Clerk 250.00 year , f� _,Tune 14- 1956 VETERANS SERVICES Agent Assistant Agent $4,916.80 year Principal Clerk 3,807.80 year Clerk and Typist 55.00 week 53.80 week WATER Water Registrar 4 Principal Clerk ,9 55.0 year 0 Senior Clerk and Typist 550 week Clerk and Typist 53.8o week j Meter Reader-Water Inspector 53.80 week General Foremen 68.20 week Storekeeper 2.025 hour Emergency Man 1.825 hour Working Foreman 1.615 hour Meter Repair Man 1.825 hour Skilled Laborer 1.705 hour Laborer 1.675 hour Operators 1.525 hour j Meter Installer 1.825 hour 1.675 hour Head Electric Water Operator Pumping Station3,976.00 year Electric Water Operator 1.875 hour Steam Fireman 1.755 hour Laborer Caretaker 1.75 hour WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Sealer 4,156.40 year Deputy Sealer 3,434.40 year Clerk 125.00 year WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION Agent 750.00 year Any person classified in the clerical force required to work beyond their normal work week shall be paid an hourly rate on One Dollar and Fifty-five Cents per hour. Any person classified in the laboring force, so-called, required to work beyond their normal work week shall be paid at the hourly rate for the particular classification as fixed by this Ordinance. All clerks, except principal clerks, shall be paid a starting salary of Forty-nine Dollars per week with an annual increment of One Dollar and Twenty Cents per year with a maximum salary of Fifty-three Dollars and Eighty Cents per year. Part-time clerks Forty-eight Dollars per week. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 597• Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: Repair Osgood St. 0 ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Streets and the City Engineer be requested to take proper steps to repair Osgood Street at that point which has been washed away by the tides. 598. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted: Prohibit parking Derby St. ORDERED: That the Committee on Traffic study the advisability of prohibiting parka between the hours of 9:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. on the southerly side of Derby Street at the National Maritime Park. 599- Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Surface drain at ower end of Hazel St. ORDERED: That the City Engineer and Superintendent of Streets submit a cost and also their recommendations as to the installation of a surface drain at the West side o Hazel St. , near Laurel St. 115 June 14, 1956 600. Tree removal Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: The Superintendent of Shade Trees remove a tree at 8 Abbott Street and a hearing be held on June 28, 1956 at 8 P. M. On themotion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 8:59 P. M. ATTEST: i i AUGUST TO Y l AMR I f, i ' S i June 28 1256 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the CouncilChamber on Thursday, June 28, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. on the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 600. A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 8 Abbott Street and Tree removal Councillor Buczko was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Buczko moved that the tree be removed. Voted. j I 582. A hearing was held on the application of Vincent Potato Chip Co. , 205 Highland ,Maintain a garage Avenue to maintain a garage and Mr. Henry Gourdeau appeared in favor for the Petitioner) �I and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor, and also Councillors Burke and Serafini. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the license be granted. Voted. 578• A hearing was held on the application of Fanny Farmer Candy Shops, Inc. to erect Large Sign a Large Stationary Sign at 174 Essex Street and Councillors Serafini and Davies were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini move LII that the permit be granted. Voted. 579• A hearing was held on the application of the Chelsea Yarn Store to erect a Large Large Sign Stationary Sign at 10z Norman Street and Councillor Serafini was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 580. A hearing was held on the application of Richards Jewelry to erect a Large Large Sign Stationary Sign at 122 Lafayette Street and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 581. A hearing was held on the application of Armand Richiuts, d/b/a Armand's Variety Aluminum Canopy i to erect an Aluminum Canopy at 69 Essex Street and Armand Richiuts appeared in favor o and Councillors Swiniuch and Davies were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch.moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 6ol. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for pole Pole locations and removals ; locations and removals on Congress,Derby, Front, Central and Charter Streets and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Swiniuch and Marquis were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the following order was adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a locatio for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together) with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 22nd day of May, 1956. � ` 11 '7 June_28,1956— - All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following 's conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- ` stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--Street Light Poles in Congress, Derby, Front, Central & Charter Sts. No. SAL.-52 Dated 5/22/56--filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Congress Street - Install Six (6) Street Light Poles Remove Four (4) Street Light Poles Derby Street - Install Two (2) Street Light Poles Front Street - Install Five (5) Street Light Poles Remove Four (4) Street Light Poles Central Street - Install One (1) Street Light Pole Remove One (1) Street Light Pole Charter Street - Install One (1) Street Light Pole 602. Pole Locations and Removals A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for Ili pole locations and removals on Lafayette Street, Hawthorne Boulevard, Essex Street and Washington Square West and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor, and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a loca- tion for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem I Ii necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 14th day of June, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked-St. Lt. Poles in Washington St. , Lafayette St. , Hawthorne Blvd. Essex St. and Washington Sq. W. No. SAL.-53 Dated 'I 6 6-1 -f'II � 2�5 sled with this order. There may be attached to said poles by Essex County Electric Company-wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the kl i' ground. li The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: June 28 1 6 Lafayette Street - Install Eight (8) Street Light Poles Remove Five (5) Street Light Poles Hawthorne Blvd. - Install Ten (10) Street Light Poles Remove Six (6) Street Light Poles Essex Street - Install One (1) Street Light Pole Remove One (1) Street Light Pole Washington Sq.W.-Install One (1) Street Light Pole Remove One (1) Street Light Pole A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Co 603. Company for Pole Locations pole locations on Congress and Derby Streets and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a loca.tio for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 22nd day of May, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably striaght, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - 5 Pole Locations .in Congress St. and 3 Pole Locations in Derby St. No. SAL. - 51 Dated 5/21/56--filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Congress Street - Install Five (5) Poles Derby Street - Install Three (3) Poles 525. A hearing was held on the application of Bursaw Oil Corporation to keep and store Keep, store and sell gas. & inflammables to and sell 21,000 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 108 Jackson Street and William J. Bursaw of Bursaw Oil Corp. appeared in favor and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniu eh moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Health. Voted. 604. The Mayor's appointment of Dennis Mavrogenis and Emerson E. Pollock as Constables Constable for a term of 1 year effective June 29, 1956 was received and filed. 605. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the Appr. Municipal Parking Areas. rules on -the motion pf' Councillor Marquis. .There was._no objection." Approved .by the ) Mayor on July 2, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Thousand ($7,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meter, Parking Meters" account to the "Municipal i Parking Areas" item "Purchase of Parking Meters." Said sum to be added to sums hereto re appropriated for this purpose, and be it further 1119 June 28, 1956 ORDERED: That the Mayor will be authorized to purchase said meters after competitive bids. ! 606. received and Councillor Serafinimoved that it be Appr. Proposed Parking The following Order recommended by the Mayor was,,adopted under suspension of the Area Grade Crossing Elimination. rules. There was no objection. :: Voted. Approved by the Mayor on July 2, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand ($4,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the"Unclassified" item "Installing New Drain, Proposed Parking Area, Grade Crossing Elimination. " The City Engineer will approve the above expenditure. i 607 Trans. custody and - The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on disposition of tax possessions from C. Public Property on the motion of Councillor Tighe. Voted. I Treas. to Pub. Prop. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver deeds ! of lots of land no longer required for public purposes and acquired by the City of Salem i under provisions of law for the collection of taxes, and described in the several schedules of locations and Registry of Deeds references attached hereto and made a part (hereof, and the jurisdiction of said lots shall be and is hereby transferred to the !Public Property Department. Said sales shall be for such sums of money as the Mayor land the Superintendent of Public Property shall determine in negotiations with purchasers. Such sums shall not be less than the book values and determined by the . �I F (City Treasurer and recorded in the accounts of the City Auditor and the Public Property Department. r 6o81 Trans. land to The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Sera£ini moved an Parker Bros. amendement by striking out the words "Commonwealth of Massachusetts" and inserting in place thereof the words "State of Maine. " Voted. Councillor Buczko moved an amendment 9 that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Property. On the motion of ` Councillor Marquis the Council recessed at 8:40 P. M. Reconvened at 8:48 P. M. Councillor Buczko then withdrew his amendment to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Property. Councillor Serafini's amendment was then voted. Councillor Buczko I then moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Property and the $ Committee on Public Health. Voted. - x::_:.' i , ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to convey to Parker Brothers, i Inc. , a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Maine, a certain parcel of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required by any public use for the consideration that the said Parker Brothers, Inc. will convey to the City of Salem a parcel of land owned by it and situated in the rear of the municipal garage lot. The said parcel to be conveyed to Parker Brothers, Inc. is bounded and described as i follows: EASTERLY by Howard Street three hundred sixteen and 57/100 (316.57) feet; SOUTHERLY by land of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts one hundred fifty-three (153) feel; WESTERLY by land of Parker Brothers, Inc. three hundred twenty-eight and 33/100 (328.33) feet; and 1� June 28, 1956 NORTHERLY by land of Parker Brothers, Inc. forty and 20/100 (40.20) feet. The above parcel of land contains 30,360 square feet more or less and is shown on a plan entitled "Land of the City of Salem, Howard Street, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. - 40 feet June, 1956, Edgar W. Nickerson, City Engineer" and be it further I ORDERED: That the Mayor be authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem proper instruments of transfer and conveyance pertaining to the transfer of this land. 609. A communication from Senator John F. Kennedy relative to dredging of the Salem Dredging Salem Harbor Harbor was received and filed. 610. A request was received from the League of Essex County Sportsmen's Clubs Inc. Shooting of Firearms not to prohibit the shooting of firearms within the city limits and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Voted. 11. A request was received from Michaud Bus Lines for a license to operate motor License oper. motor vehicles. vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over that portion of Loring Avenue, Salem from the junction of Canal Street and Jefferson Avenue to the Marblehead branch of the Boston and Maine R. R. and it was received and filed. Councillor Burke requested unanimous consent to introduce an Order out of Order and permission was granted without objection. 612. Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: License oper. motor vehicles ORDERED: That a license be granted to the Michaud Bus Lines to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over that portion of Loring Ave. , Salem from the intersection of Moffatt Road to the Marblehead branch of the Boston and Maine R. R. 613. A request was received from the Salem Maritime to erect markers on post at Erect Markers on Posts Derby & Congress and Derby and Herbert Streets and Councillor Davies moved that permission be granted. Voted. o i The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims Catherine White, 11 Ayer St. , Peabody 614. Kondrat Sedorchuk, 1222 Boston St. 615• 616. An application was received from James Field to hold a Tag Day for the Jimmy Fund Tag Day on August 18, 1956 and Councillor Burke moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 617. An application was received from the immaculate Conception C. Y. 0. to hang a Hang Banner banner from 188 Essex Street to 193 Essex Street from July 15, 1956 to August 19, 1956 and Councillor Davies moved that the permit be granted. Voted. The following applications for Builders' Licenses were granted as follows: Builders' Licenses Your Homes Construction Co. , 36 Pickering St., Danvers-C• Morency moved granted. Vote 618. ' Joseph N. Mazza, 19 Washburn St. , Lynn -Councillor Morency moved granted. Voted. 619• Paul W. Nicholson, 10 Saunders St. , Salem - Councillor Morency moved granted. Voted. 620. Daniel J. Splaine, 401 Essex Street-Councillor Morency moved granted. Voted. 621• 121 --- June - 622. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses New Licenses and Renewals and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granti certain certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted. NEW LICENSES DIG SEA WORMS Ronald D. Hogan, 244 Lafayette Street, Salem TAXI OPERATOR Herbert H. Weston, 101 Lovett Street, Beverly RENEWALS JUNK DEALER Alfred Charland, 201 Highland Ave. , Salem 623. Aulson Tanning keep Councillor Francis introduced the following report for the Committee on Health and store inflammables � and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: The Committee on Public Health to whom was referred the application of Aulson { Tanning Machine Co. to keep and store 5,500 gallons of inflammables at E57 Grove Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the applicant be given leave to withdraw. 624. Prohibit Parking Councillor Marquis introduced the following report for the Committee on Traffic and S. side of Derby St. the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. P P 1 "The Committee on Traffic to whom was referred the matter of prohibiting parking between the hours of 9 A. M. and 5 P. M. on the southerly side of Derby Street across from the Custom House has considered said matter and would recommend its acceptance. " Councillor Marquis moved that the matter of transferrirrgland at Palmer's Cove to the Salem Housing Authority for Aged Housing be taken up. Voted. 514. Councillor Marquis moved that the Committee of the Whole deliberating on the Convey land at Palmer' a Cove to Salem Housing transfer of land from Public Property item Palmer's Cove to Salem Housing Authority V � Auth. for Housing for Aged. be discharged. Councillor Marquis then withdrew. There was no objection. The Council then recessed at 9:07 P. M. and reconvened at 9:19 P. M. Councillor Marquis then I moved that the Committee of the Whole deliberating on the Order for the purpose of authorizing the Mayor to transfer land at Palmer's Cove to the Salem Housing Authority be discharged. Voted. The original Order authorizing the Mayor to transfer land at Palmer's Cove to the 6 Salem Housing Authority was then taken up and defeated by a roll call vote of 3 yeas, 7 nays and 1 absent. Councillor Marquis moved immediate reconsideration hoping not to prevail. The President then recognized Councillor Swiniuch who served notice of (III reconsideration at the next regular meeting. Councillor Marquis appealed the decision of the Chair in recognizing Councillor Swiniuch who was not standing to address the 122 June 28, 1956 President. The Council then recessed at 9:35 P. M. and reconvened at 9:53 P. M. No objections. Councillor Swiniuch then withdrew his notice of reconsideration.,, Councillor Marquis then moved reconsideration hoping not to prevail. Defeated by a roll call vote of 3 I yeas, 7 nays and 1 absent. 592• .� The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on June 14, 1956 Ordinance Service i Zone ( establishing a service zone on the Northerly side of New Derby St. starting at a point ninety-five feet Westerly from the corner of Lafayette St. and continuing Westerly for I a distance of twenty feet was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved bythe i Mayor on July 2, 1956• 625. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree removal I i ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees be requested to remove a tree at #3 Skerry Street and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 1626. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted by a roll call I Auth. C. Treas. to borrow money in vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved bythe Mayor on July 2, 1956: anticipation of Taxes ORDERED: That the City Treasurer be and hereby is authorized, in addition to authorit previously granted by vote taken on January 2, 1956, with the approval of the Mayor and the Committee on Finance, to incur debt from time to time during the current financial year, on temporary loans in anticipation of revenue, and to issue therefor the notes of the city, payable within one year from their respective dates. The amount of such note shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00). Any such notes or portions thereof may be refunded by the issue of new notes due within one year from the date of the original obligation. Said notes shall not be obligatory unless certified thereon as to genuineness by the National Shawmut Bank of Boston, Massachusetts. The amount of I ii $500,000.00 herein authorized shall be in excess of and in addition to the amount of $2,250,000.00 previously authorized by vote of the Salem City Council passed on January 2, 1956 and approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1956• 627. Councillor Morency introduced the following Order which was adopted: I Limit parking on Fort Ave. at Willows to` ORDERED: That the traffic committee consider the advisability or limiting parking at 1 hour the Salem Willows area of Fort Ave. end to 1 hour between the hours of 8 A. M. to 9 P. M• 628. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree Removal ORDERED: That the Shade Tree Department be ordered to remove a tree in front of 10 Meadow Street and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 629. Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: C. Clerk com. with Farina Co. re: Over- ORDERED: That the City Clerk communicate with Anthony Farina, Pres. of Farina pass. Company and request him to attend, at his convenience but preferably during the coming week, a meeting with the members of the City Council,to discuss the Bridge Street over- pass and other phases of the tunnel construction project. [Hig5thlanaduAgve. 3 June 28 1956 - "' 630. Councillor Buczko introduced the following order which was adopted: all lights on ORDERED: That the City Electrician submit to the Mayor cost of installation of Multiple Circuit Mercury Vapor lights on Highland Avenue from the present ending on Essex Street to the beginning of the state road at the intersection of Colby Street, an further ORDERED: That the Mayor be herewith requested to appropriate such sums as will be necessary for the acquisition and installation os such lights. 631. „'Sign giving direction Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: to Salem Willows ORDERED: That the Police Traffic Division post a large sign painted on both sides, indicating and directing the way to the Salem Willows. Said sign to be erected a the corner of New Derby and Washington Street. Summer House - 632. Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Castle Hill Playgroutd to the Mayor for approval on July 2, 1956 and returned unsigned: ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to communicate with the Park Commissioners and instruct them to proceed immediately on the erection of a summer shelter at the Castle Hill playground. Resolution- 633• Councillor Tighe introduced the following Resolution on the death of Councillor Councillor Rafter Francis E. Rafter and it was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. WHEREAS: On June 23, 1956 our Heavenly Father summoned to eternal peace and happiness our colleague Francis E. Rafter and i WHEREAS: Councillor Francis E. Rafter has gone from our midst but his noble work, j warm friendship, kindly advice and civic example live on as an inspiration and encouragement to those of us who remain to serve the people of our city, and WHEREAS: The editorial carried in the Salem News was an eloquent and extraordinary tribute to a great but humble and clean-living man whose life was a model of virtue � and devotion, devotion to his family, devotion to his profession and devotion to his constituents. He was a man of heartfelt unshakable faith who labored long and hard ti and generously for the underpriviledged and for those who sought aid and assistnace in I i legal matters. His outstanding gift was the gift of oratory. He was forceful but never malicious. He was dynamic but never unkind. He was perservering, but never ruthless, i and .! I WHEREAS: The members of the Salem City Council deem his public and private life so distinguished that it is their desire to make public profession of their high regard and esteem and to guarantee to future generations a memory of his great public and private stature and standing, therefore, Be it RESOLVED: That the Salem City Council in regular assembly, speaking for this r L body and the citizens of Salem, formally express their profound sorrow in the loss of our colleague, and Be it RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby express their sympathy to the family of their colleague and Be it further RESOLVED; That a copy of these Resolutions be presented to the family of the late Councillor Francis E. Rafter and a copy of these Resolutions be recorded ini the office of the City of Salem in perpitual remembrance of our respect and regard for . the person, the life, and the character of Francis E. Rafter. _ I On the motion of Councillor Tighe the meeting adjourned at 10:13 P. M. f ATTEST: .AYOUSTff J MEY CITYERK t 14 i . 'e9P F yr 24i r 125 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the City Council Chamber on Thursday, July 12, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Councillor Rafter. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 62 . Tree removal A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 10 Meadow Street and Gerard Dube appeared in favor and Councillors Burke and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the tree be removed. Voted. Tree removal 625. A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 3 Skerry Street and Councillor Davies was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 634. Appt. Salem Housing The Mayor's appointment of George F. McCabe to the Salem Housing Authority to fill Auth. the unexpired term of Francis J. Thompson which expires on January 22, 1959 was confirzmd by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Absent. 635.I tdoor Adv. --erect The Mayor submitted an application of the Outdoor Advertising Authority to sign at 234 Bridge St. erect a sign at 234 Bridge Street and Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Works. Voted. 636. rans. Assessors The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved that it be referred to the Committee on Finance. Voted. ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Assessors'" item "Salaries and Wages" sub-item "Extra Clerical Assistance." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for his purpose. 637. Appr. Treas. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved j suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted der suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on July 16, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Six Hundred ($5600.00) Dollars be and I C ereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Treasurer" it item "Expense" sub-item "Payroll and Accounts Payable Machine." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 638. Appr. Police Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on July 16, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Police }I Department" item "Expense" sub-item "Radios. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 126 July 12, 1956 - --The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspensio 639. of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was adopted under suspension Trans.St. . Dept. of the rules and approved by the Mayor on July 16, 1956: lORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Sixty ($560.00) Dollars be and hereby is trans ferred from the Street Department item "Other Expense" sub-item "Sewer Maintenance" as • follows: To the Street Department item "Administration Expense" sub-item" "Adding Machine" Two Hundred Sixty ($26o.0o) Dollars. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose; To the Street Department item "Out of State Travel" Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars. 640. The Mayor submitted a notice of the retirement of Edward J. Clapper of the Salem Retirement Edward J. Fire Department at an annual $of pension 2 487.42 effective J Clapper p , my 14, 1956 at midnight and it was received and filed. 641. A communication was received from the House of Representatives relative to a Bill Pension adjustments to permit certain pension adjustments and it was received and filed. 642. A communication was received from Attorney Hyman Marcus requesting to withdraw his Withdraw applications laying out Chandler Rd applications for the acceptance of the extension of Chandler Road, Linden Avenue and Linden Ave. and Lillian Rd. Lillian Road and Councillor Davies moved that he be given leave to withdraw without prejudice. Voted. 643. A communication was received from the Salem Chamber of Commerce requesting the use of Use Common the Salem Common on August 18, 1956 and August 19, 1956 for 100- piece Army Band and Councillor Davies moved that permission be granted. Voted. Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Mrs. Janet A. Do ,Dodge, 48 Wadsworth St. , Danvers Mass. 644• i� Mrs. Catherine E. Haight, 4 Cross St. 645• 646. A Constable Bond covering Dennis Mavrogenis was referred to the Committee on Bonds Constable Bond and returned approved. The following sign bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved: Sign Bonds Poussards' Pharmacy, 123 Lafayette St. 647. 1 Wilfred J. Poitras & Son Ins. Agency Inc. , 260A Washington St. 648• ® Joseph R. Richard d/b/a Richard's Jewelry, 122 Lafayette St. 649• 65o. A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Pole Location Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Highland Avenue approximately 117' i from the Lynn-Salem line and a hearing was ordered for July 26, 1956 at 8 P. M. 651. An application was received from the Pohl Color & Chemical Corp., 57 Grove Street to Keep and store inflammables keep and store 5,750 gallons of inflammables and a public hearing was ordered for ' July 26, 1956 at 8 P. M. `2 Julv 12d 1956 652.1 An application was received from Poussard's Pharmacy to erect a Large Stationary Sin Large Sign lat 123 Lafayette Street and a public hearing was ordered for July 26, 1956 at 8 P. M. f Builder's License 653 An application was received from James E. Flynn, 65 Central Street, Peabody, Mass. 4 for a Builder's License and Councillor Davies moved that the license be granted. i Voted. l Dig Sea Worms 654 An application was received from John Armstrong, 19 Williams Street for a license to Dig Sea Worms and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Auctioneer's Lic. 655 A renewal of an Auctioneer's License of George V. Brown, 38 Exchange Street, Lynn, Mass. was received and Councillor Davies moved that the license be granted. Voted. Taxi Operator 656 An application was received from Stanley T. Burek, 38 Ward Street for a Taxi Operator!s License and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 657. Status Bldg. 110 Margim Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: St. ORDERED: That the Building Inspector look into the status of an abandoned dwelling at #110 Margin Street, Salem and report to the Council at the next regular meeting as to whether or not in his opinion the building should be condemned in accord with the ordinances of the City of Salem. s Stop 658. Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That a suitable space be allowed the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. for a temporary bus stop at a point just beyond the Witch House on Essex Street. 659• Pollution-Pickman Park Councillor Morency introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on July 16, 1956: ORDERED: That the Mayor , Park Department and Public Health Committee look into a situation of water pollution existing at Pickman Park and be it further �! ORDERED: that a special committee meet on the grounds at 8 P. M. July 17, 1956 and that the Mayor initiate immediate steps to remedy the situation. 660. moval .of.aree, Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted: 9 ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees remove a tree at 4 Dearborn Street and that a public hearing be held on July 26, 1956; 661. Change name of street Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on July 16, 1956: ORDERED: That Charlotte Street running from 60 Tremont Street to Japonica Street be renamed Japonica Avenue. 662. I Renaming of streets Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved I y the Mayor on July 16, 1956: July 12, 1956 ORDERED: That a special committee of the Council be named by the President to study the advisability of changing duplicating names of streets in the City of Salem. on the motion of Councillor Tighe the meeting adjourned at 8:43 P. M. Voted. ATTEST: �G GUSTIg J OMEY CI K Z�y /yam xc� �u 02�, / 9 S(� f r-C W, o- a July 26 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, July 26, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent were Councillors Rafter and Morency. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 660. Tree removal A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 4 Dearborn Street and 1 Councillor Francis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. !) Councillor Francis moved that the tree be removed. Voted. . Pole location 643 A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company to locate 1 pole on Highland Avenue approximately 117' from the Lynn-Salem line. Councillor Serafini was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 25th day of June 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following condit ns: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No- 5152 Dated 6-22-56--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under � this order: f Highland Avenue approx. 117' from Lynn-Salem City Line - 1 pole ` Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and1j o � 'Imaintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting. public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. I 651 Keep and store A hearing was held on the application of the Pohl Color & Chemical Corp. to keep inflammables at 57 Grove Street and store 5,250 gallons of Class B and 500 of Class A. inflammablesAand Attorney John A. Murphy appeared in favor for the petitioner and Mr. Dominick Meo representing i the Chamber of Commerce also appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing { closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Health. Voted. l0 The Mayor's appointment of Giacomo Vetro, 16 Gedney Street as a Constable for a term 664.. Constable iof 1 year beginning July 27, 1956 was received and filed. i The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the 665. Mayor Trans. Baker's Island on July 27, 1956: i ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the Unclassified item "Baker's Island. " 666. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspen- Appr. Park Dept. sion of the rules. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules Id approved by the Mayor on July 27, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) be and hereby is I' appropriated from the "Fund Receipts from Witch House" account to the "Park Department" item "Witch House" item "Purchase of antiques and incidental Expenses. " 667. A notice was received from the Mayor that the bid for Life and Hospitalization Insur- Life and Hospitaliza- tion Ins. ante for City Employees was awarded to the Prudential Life Insurance Company and it was received and filed. 668. The following designated Act was received and filed: Act.-Chap. 508 Acts of 1956 re: pensions Chapter 508 of the Acts of 1956 entitled: "An Act to extend the provisions of the Contributory Retirement System affecting the Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board. " I 669. An application was received from Palmer's Cove Playground Association to hold a tag iTag Day day on August 4, 1956 and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 670. An application was received from the Salem Gospel Chapel to use the Band Stand in Use Band Stand the Common on July 29, 1956 or August 1, 1956 from 7:30 P. M. to 9 P. M. for religious services and Councillor Francis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. The following Claims were referred to theCommittee onClaims: Claims Mr. Kenneth M. Barry, 17 Elm Ave. 671. Edmund Alberghini, Farm Ave. , Peabody ,12. Edward W. Churchill, 9 Cedar Ave. 673- 674. An application was received from the St. Ann's School to keep and store 6,670 gallons Keep and store of inflammables underground at Cleveland Street and a public hearing was ordered for inflammables August 9, 1956 at 8 P. M. �675- !4 A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England TelPole location ephone and Telegraph Company for a pole location on Adams Street and a public hearing was ordered for August 9, 1956 at 8 P. M. 676. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Pole Location and removal Telephone and Telegraph Company to install 1 pole and remove 1 pole by #37 Leach Street and a public hearing was ordered for August 9, 1956 at 8 P. M. a13 L July 26, 1956 677. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Pole locations and removals Telephone and Telegraph Company to install 1 pole and remove 1 pole on Osgood Street an a public hearing was ordered for August 9, 1956 at 8 P. M. 678. Pole relocation A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to relocate 1 pole on March Street at Lot #37 and a public hearing was ordered for August 9, 1956 at 8 P. M. The following applications for Taxi O)erators' Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Taxi Oper. Lic. . Charles T. Dolan, 65 beach St. Lewis H. Duke, 33 Lafayette Place Builders' Licenses The following applications for Builders' licenses were granted as follows: 681. Frank W. Thomasello Jr. , 51 Hickory Rd. , Norwood. Councillor Burke moved granted. Voted. 682. Fred J. Hagen, 34 Mason St. , Beverly. Councillor Marquis moved granted. Voted. 683. Raymond L. Kelly, 1 Rockland St. , Lynn. Councillor Burke moved granted. Voted. 684. Francis T. Burke, 14 Oakland St. Councillor Marquis moved granted. Voted. 685. Roy P. Stockton, 58 Forrester St. Councillor Marquis moved granted. Voted. 686. John G. Bravos, Stonybrook Rd. , Marblehead. Councillor Burke moved granted. Voted. Peddler's Lic. 687. An application was received from Gilbert E. Letarte, 26 Andrew Street for a Peddler's License and it was referred to the Board of Control. 688. Peddler's Lic. A renewal application of Edmund J. Ring, Jr. , 90 Flint Street for a Peddler's License was referred to the Board of Control. 689. Appl. Move Bldg. An application was received from Peter Rubchinuk, East St. , Middleton to move a building from 42 Norman Street to 63 Jefferson Avenue and Councillor Burke moved that he permit be granted provided that the Building be moved between 12 midnight and 6 A. M. d that an appropriate bond be posted. Voted. 69o. New Licenses Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSES DIG SEA WORD John Armstrong, 19 Williams St. TAXI OPERATOR Stanley T. Burek, 38 Ward St. 691. Trans. Land to Parker Councillor Francis introduced the following report for the Committee on Public Bros. Health and the Committee on Public Property and the report was accepted and recommendations were adopted by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Absent and approved by the Mayor on July 27, 1956: "The Committees on Public Health and Public Property to whom was referred the matter Jul 26 1 6 of authorizing the Mayor to transfer land on Howard Street to Parker Bros. ex( change of land) has considered said matter and would recommend that the Mayor be authorized to transfer said land as requested, as follows: { ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to convey to Parker Brothers, 608. Trans. land to Parker Inc., a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Maine, a certain pare 1Bros. at Howard St. of municipally owned land not- presently devoted to or required by any public use for the consideration that the said Parker Brothers, Inc. will convey to the City of Salem a parcel of land owned by it and situated in the rear of the municipal garage lot. The j said parcel to be conveyed to Parker Brothers, Inc. is bounded and described as Follows EASTERLY by Howard Street three hundred sixteen and 57/100 (316.57) feet; SOUTHERLY by land of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts one hundred fifty-three (153) feet; WESTERLY by land of Parker Brothers, Inc. three hundred twenty-eight and 33/100 (328.33) feet; I and NORTHERLY by land of Parker Brothers, Inc. forty and 20/100 (40.20) feet. The above parcel of land contains 30,360 square feet more or less and is shown on a plar entitled "Land of the City of Salem, Howard Street, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.-- 40 feet June, 1956, Edgar W. Nickerson, City Engineer" and be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem proper instruments of transfer and conveyance pertaininE to the transfer of this land. 692. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Accept. Cedar Crest Rd. ORDERED: That the City Engineer furnish the City Council with engineering data as t the acceptance of Cedar Crest Rd. 693• Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Accept. Cedar Hill Rd. ORDERED: That the City Engineer furnish the City Council with all necessary engineering data for the acceptance of Cedar Hill Rd. 694. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Accept. Cedar Crest Ave. ORDERED: That the City Engineer furnish the City Council all engineering data for the acceptance of that portion of Cedar Crest Ave. up to and including the entrance of Cedar Crest Road . 695• Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Accept. Cedar Ave. ORDERED: That the City Engineer furnish the City Council with all pertinent data for the acceptance of Cedar Avenue. 696. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Sewerage & Water Service ORDERED: That the Engineering Dept. furnish the City Council as well as the Mayor { the exact cost for Sewerage and Water Services on all the streets requested to be accep d in the upper section of Ward 5; Cedar Crest Ave., Cedar Crest Rd. , Cedar Hill Rd. , and ! Cedar Ave. i 133 ! ' July 26, 1956 697. II Ped. oper. lights Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: Thatthe City Engineer take proper steps to install "Pedestrian operated lights" at the junctions of Bridge, Winter and Northey Streets. � I 698. Paint & repair fence Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved t Salem Common by the Mayor on July 27, 1956: I ?' ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate money to repair and paint is the fence at the Salem Common. 699. Drive Slow, Children Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Police Department be requested to place a "Drive Slow Children" ' sign on Collins Street at the junction of Osgood and Collins Streets. 700. Tree removal Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Shade Tree Department remove a tree in front of 77 Congress Street and that a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 701 Pollution -swimming Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Areas. ORDERED: That the Salem City Council sit in executive session along with the Mayor, Acting Supt. of Parks, Mr. Frank Ryan, City Engineer, Health Agent, and Representatives of the Pickman Park Association and the Press for the purpose of clarification on the pollution created in the waterways used by children of the area, and also for an understanding as to the future improvements of the playground and swimming area. This executive session meeting to take place next Tuesday evening July 31, 1956 in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P. M. Res- 702 ution-Poznan Polish Dai Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Resolution which was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Absent: WHEREAS, on July 28, 1956, in the name of the Polish American Congress, Inc. Poznan Memorial Day will be celebrated in Boston, Massachusetts to honor the gallant Polish people who during World War II fought steadfastly to maintain their independence as a nation; and i " WHEREAS, Poznan Memorial Day will be held one month after the Poznan insurrection for I ' ' bread and freedom was crushed; and WHEREAS: The cry for freedom and bread of the people of Poznan gave evidence to the 4 f people of the worldof the ruthless exploitation of Polish labor and the suffering of th ,{ I Polish People in stiking contradiction of the recent claim of Soviet leaders that peopl i behind the Iron Curtain enjoy liberty and plenty; and WHEREAS, The City Government of Salem, is deeply moved by the brutal action of the Soviet dictatorship in suppressing spontaneous uprising at Poznan; therefore be it h RESOLVED, The City Government of Salem, Massachusetts feels the deepest sympathy for E the loved ones of those who have given their lives in the struggle for liberty to revolt against the subjugation of the Polish People and highly commends the Polish American i Congress, Inc. in setting apart a day to be celebrated as Poznan Memorial Day. — ---- --- ---- --- --- Jti'i y 26 156 _— — -- Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted- 703• ORDERED: That the Mayor and the Superintendent of Public Property be requested to Relocation of Garbage meet with the City Council, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, for the purpose of Disposal discussing the relocation of the Garbage Disposal Unit. I Amended --to read --meeting to be held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, July 31, 1�56 • at 7 P- M 7o4. Councillor Serafini moved that the Council proceed to the election of a Councillor Election of Councillor to fill vacancy caused to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Councillor Francis E. Rafter. Voted. by death of Francis Councillor Serafini nominated James W. ' Dolan. Councillor Tighe moved nominations be E. Rafter. closed. Voted. Councillor James W. Dolan was then elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Councillor Francis E. Rafter by a roll caII vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Absent. 0n the motion of Councillor Tighe the meeting adjourned at 8:58 P. M. Voted. ATTEST: i A UST CI 125 August 9, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on August 9, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 705- Pole Location A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the ' New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for a pole location on Adams Street at the division line #6-#8 and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the Petitioner be given leave to withdraw. Voted. 706. Pole Location and A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the Removal New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to install 1 pole and remove 1 pole on Osgood Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Davies and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 9th day of July, 1956. All consturction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked-1 Joint Pole Location in Osgood St. Near Collins Cove No. SAL. - 56 Dated 7/6/56--filed with this order. There may attached to said poles by said Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. iThe following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above I referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under j this order: I Osgood Street - Near Collins Cove-Install One (1) Pole I Remove One (1) Pole 707. Pole relocation A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole relocation on March Street at lot #37 and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Davies and Morency were recorded in favor. William Laverty appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the Petitioners be given leave to withdraw. Voted. Mr 1 A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the 708. New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to locate and remove 1 pole at #37 Leach Pole Location and Removal Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Philip Dube appeared in favor and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following Order I • be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone & Telegraph 1 Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustain- ing and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 20th day of June, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following , conditions: I I Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--Petition for 1 Joint Pole Location - Leach St. No. 55 Dated June 19, 1956--filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by said Essex County Electric Company wires and fixtures necessarr i ( to the conduct of its business and by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company wires and fixtures necessary to the conduct of its business and all of saie wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above preferred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be rected thereon under this order: Leach St. by #37 Install 1 pole --Remove 1 pole 700. A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 77 Congress Street Tree removal and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 674. A hearing was held on the application of St. Ann's School to keep and store I` Keep and Store inflammables 6,670 gallons of inflammables underground on Cleveland Street and John Richard appeared in favor. Councillors Burke, Morency, and Marquis were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 709• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Tighe moved that it Grant deed of release to Henry A. Barry be referred to the Committee on Public Property. Voted. Councillor Morency moved and amendment that Dr. Henry J. Barry and Attorney M. J. Reardon be given privilege of the i floor. Councillor Buczko moved an amendment that the Order be adopted. Councillor Morency was given unanimous consent to withdraw his amendment. Voted. Councillor Buczko was then given unanimous consent to withdraw his amendment. Councillor Tighe's motion to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Property was adopted. 187 Aug. _9,_-1956. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to grant a deed of release to Henry A. Barry of Salem in exchange for a similar deed of release from the said Henry A. Barry to the City of Salem. Said release to grant all the City's right, title and interest in and to a certain parcel of land abutting on Mansell Park and which was a subject of an agreement of indenture dated June 30, 1863 by and between Henry Wheatland and James C. Stimpson and recorded in Essex South District Registry of Deed October 5, 1863, Book 656 Leaf 249, and be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign, acknowledge and deliver proper instruments pertaining to this release. 710. Trans. Cemetery Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved that it be referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. Voted. ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Hundred ($800.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Cemetery Sale of Lots" account to the "Cemetery" item "Greenlawn Cemetery Improvement Salaries and Wages. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 711. Trans. Police Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved that it be referred to the Committee on Finance. Voted. Councillor Morency served notice of reconsideration at the next regular meeting. The following Order was referred to the Committee on Finance by a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays. ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Hundred ($700.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the "Police" item "Expenses" sub-item "Radios." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 712. Change of House A communication from the City Engineer relative to the change of house numbers on numbers =J Champlain Road Awas referred to the Committee on Public Works on the motion of Councillor Morency. Voted. 713 _ Peddlers' Licenses A communication was received from the Board of Control approving the granting of Peddlers' licenses to Gilbert E. Letarte, 26 Andrew St. and Edmund J. Ring Jr. , 90 Flint St. and it was received and filed. Councillor Morency moved that the licenses ibe granted. Voted. I 714. i Sale of Vets. ' home A communication was received from the State Housing Authority of approval of the sale {I of a Veteran's home at #23 Mason Street to Albert J. & Mary A. Buczko and it was received and filed. 715. Com. from Parker Bros. A communication was received from Parker Brothers thanking the Council for their ithanking Council for Co-operation in trans. o co-operation in the transfer of land on Howard Street and it was received and filed. {land. 716. A Sign Bond covering a sign of Shell oil Company, 110 Jefferson Avenue and it was Sign Bond referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. i ! 717. Bond move a bldg. A bond to move a building from Norman Street to 63 Jefferson Avenue was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 1 Aga 9 1956 An application was received from the Salem Gospel Chapel to use the Band Stand 7is stand Use band,,at Common at the common on August 10, 1956 and August 15, 1956 from 7:30 P. M. to 9 P. M. for Religious services and Councillor Swiniuch moved that permission be granted. Voted. The following applications for Large Stationa ry ary Signs were received and hearings were ordered for August 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. Large Signs Boris Abel, 173 Washington St. Western Union, 79A Washington St. 7�9' Shell Oil Co. , 110 Jefferson Ave. 720' 721. 722. An application was received from Goodhue Plastic, Inc. , 28 Goodhue Street to Keep and store inflam- keep and store 9,000 gallons of inflammables at 28 Goodhue Street and a public hearing mables was ordered for August 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. An application was received from Bay State Adhesive to keep and store 5,500 723•Keep and store inflam- mables gallons of Class A. fluids at R52 Grove Street and a public hearing was ordered for August 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. 724. A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to Conduit location locate a conduit on Lafayette Street from existing Manhole 7112 at Rosedale Avenue 510' to Manhole 7110 (to be enlarged) then 392' to Manhole 7108 approximately 902' of conduit, and a public hearing was ordered for August 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. 725• j An application was received from the Peckham's for a Junk Dealer's License at Junk License 15 Northey Street and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 726. An application was received from Napoleon Corbin, 46 Howard Street for a Peddler's License Peddler's License and it was referred to the Board of Control. An application was received from Ernest C. Beaulieu, 6 Coolidge Ct. , Beverly, Mass 727. Taxi Oper. for a Taxi Operator's License. and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 728. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses New Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the -I following be granted: NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS Charles T. Dolan, 65 Leach St. Lewis H. Duke 33 Lafayette Place" q29. Councillor Mar quis introduced the following report for a Special Committee and Lease land of Sylvania Electric the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Special Committee appointed by President William A. Moran to whom was referrei the matter for the leasing of a parcel of land for playground purposes from Sylvania 129 Aug. 9, 195E Electric Products Inc. , Loring Avenue Salem has considered said matter and would recommend that the attached Recommendations be adopted." 730. Lease land of Sylvania RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEE: Electric Products That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute a lease between Sylvania I Electric Products, Inc. a Massachusetts corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and having an usual place of business in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts and the City of Salem, to a certain parcel of land two hundred fifty (250) feet by three hundred fifty (350) feet and situate on Lincoln Road and identified as proposed area to be leased to the City of Salem shown on "Plot Plan of Property, Sylvania Electric Products Inc. , Loring Avenue, Salem, Mass. January, 1941, Scale 200 ft. = 1 in. " The terms of the lease to be as follows: To be for the term of one year and renewable yearly thereafter at the option of the said Sylvania Electric Products, Inc. and that the City to hold Sylvania Electric Products, Inc. harmless from any liability resulting from the City's use of said area during the term of the lease and that any and all improvements to the land shall upon the termination of the lease inure to the benefit of the Sylvania Electric Products, Inc. and be it further T ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign, execute and deliver proper instruments pertaining to this lease. 731- Keep store and sell Councillor Francis introduced the following report for the Committee on Public gasoline & inflammables Health and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: "The Committee on Public Health to whom was referred the application of Bursaw Oil Corp. to keep, store and sell 21,060 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 108 Jackson Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the license CI m be granted." 732• Ped. Controlled lights Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: 1'I ORDERED: That the electrical department, engineering department and the I Pi traffic division of the police department immediately take all necessary steps to ascer- tain the cost and to obtain permission to install pedestrian controlled traffic lights on Jefferson Avenue at Wilson Street. 733• Renumber Bertuccio Ave. Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: S4 ORDERED: That the Engineering Department take all necessary steps to renumber Bertuccio Avenue. 734- Tree removal Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: Cc the ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees be requested to remove a tree o-c lai at #21A Pickman Street and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 735• i , SJ Conference re : Group Councillor Francis introduced the following Order for Councillor Moran and it Ins. as adopted: Bc ORDERED: That a joint conference of the School Committee and the members of the City 'Council be held Thursday, August 16, 1956 in the Council Chamber at 8 P. M. for the 1 purpose of discussing the Group Insurance, Health and Accident contract recently grante to Prudential Life Insurance Co. of America and also thatthe City Solicitor be requested t be present. Mr. Richard B. O'Keefe was then given unanimous approval of the Council to address the Council and he spoke briefly relative to the above meeting to be held. 736. Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree removal ORDERED: That a tree located approximately 65 feet from Lafayette Street on Forest Avenue southerly side be removed and that a public hearing be held at the next regular Council meeting. on the motion of Councillor Burke the meeting adjourned at 9.21 P. M. ATTEST: UGUSTINE ,J. 0 V CI LERK August 16, 1956 Special Meeting A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on August 16, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the purpose of drawing Jurors. Absent were Councillors Tighe, Serafini. Councillor Moran then appointed Councillor James W. Dolan to draw 3 Jurors for Salem Superior Court and the following names were drawn: Jurors Frank Dumeracki, 11 Herbert St. , Machinist Bernard Casey, 38 Boston St. , Telephone Worker George W. Gray, 92 Station Rd. , Guard Councillor Moran then appointed Councillor Dolan to draw 2 Jurors for Salem Superi r Court and the following names were drawn: Willis L. Cobb, 1 Beachmont Road, Foreman Richard T, Febonio, 41 Endicott St. , Mason On the motion of Councillor Morency the meeting adjourned at 8:10 P. M. ATTEST B AU C� CLERK MESC 23, --- A regular meeting of the City Council was held in theCouncil Chamber on Thursday, August 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent were Councillors Tighe and Francis. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. � 722. Keep and store A hearing was held on the application of Goodhue Plastic, Inc. to keep and store I inflammables 9,000 gallons of inflammables (Phenolic Resins) at 28 Goodhue Street and Clarence Cocozallo, Superintendent of Goodhue Plastic, Inc. appeared in favor and Councillors Davies and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the permit be granted. Voted. Keep and store 723• A hearing was held on the application of Bay State Adhesive to keep and store inflammables 5,500 gallons of Class A. fluids at R52 Grove Street and Philip D. Aulson, of Aulson Tanning Machine Company appeared in favor and Attorney Philip Strome, Washington Street ispoke briefly for the petitioner. John Brennan, 105 Mason Street submitted a petition from neighbors opposed. The following appeared in opposition: John Brennan, 105 Mason Street, William D. Melanson, 105 Mason St. , Joseph J. Walsh, 107 Mason St. , Richard Cook, 2 Friend St. , Michael J. Brennan, 105 Mason Street and Mrs. Richard Dorman, 200 North Street owner of property at 2 Friend Street. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Health. Voted. Conduit Location 737• A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to locate a conduit on Lafayette Street and Councillor Marquis appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the following Order C1 be adopted. Voted. ni ORDERED: That permission be and hereby is granted the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the I wires and cables to be placed therein, under the surface of the following public way or PI ways as requested in petition of said Company dated the 27th day of July 1956. Lafayette Street from Existing Manhole 7112 at Rosedale Avenue 510' to Manhole 7110 (to be enlarged) then 392' to Manhole 7108 approximately 902' of conduit. Substantially as shown on plan marked --N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 5133 Dated 7-27-56 so filed with said petition. Also that permission be and hereby is granted said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to lay and maintain underground conduits, manholes, cables and wires i CQ in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with t such poles and buildings as it may desire for distributing purposes. o-q The foregoing permission is subject to the following conditions: 'i S1 1. The conduits and manholes shall be of such material and construction and all work done in such manner as to be satisfactory to such municipal officers as may be i appointed to the supervision of the work, and a plan showing the location of conduits constructed shall be filed with the City when the work is completed. 1 2. In every underground conduit constructed by said Company hereunder one duct no less than three inches in diameter shall be reserved and maintained free of charge for the use of the fire, police, telephone and telegraph signal wires belonging to the City and used by it exclusively for municipal purposes. ' 3. Said Company shall file with the City its agreement to indemnify and save the City harmless againstall damages, costs and expense whatsoever to which the City may be subjected in consequence of the acts or neglect of said Company,its agents or servan s, or in any manner arising from the rights and privileges granted it by the City. 4. In addition to such agreement, said Company shall, before a public way is 3 disturbed for the laying of its wires or conduits, execute its bond in a penal sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) (reference being had to the bond already on file with said City) conditioned for the faithful performance of said agreement and of its duties under this permit. 5. Said Company shall comply with the requirements of existin g ordinances and such as may hereafter be adopted governing the construction and maintenance of conduits and wires, so far as the same are not inconisitent with the laws of the Commonwealth. 734• A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 21A Pickman Street Tree removal and Councillor Davies was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. i Councillor Davies moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 736• { A hearing was held on the advisability or removing a tree 65' from Lafayette Streei Tree removal on Forest Avenue, Southerly side, and Dr. David O'Malley appeared in favor and Councill rs Marquis and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 720. A hearing was held on the application of the Western Union to erect a Large Statio -Appl. Large Sign ary Sign at 79A Washington Street. No one appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the applicant be given leave to withdra . Voted. 721. A hearing was held on the application of the Shell Oil Company to erect a Large Appl. Large Sign Stationary Sign at 110 Jefferson Avenue and Robert Bell, 20 Harwood Rd. , Natick appeare in favor and Councillors Serafini and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 719• A hearing was held on the application of Boris Abel to erect a Large Stationary Appl. Large Sign Sign at 173 Washington Street and Councillors Swiniuch and Marquis were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved thatthe Permit be granted. Voted. 738. An invitation was received from the Community Fund for the Council to participate Invitation in their parade on Sunday, September 23, 1956 and to endorse the Community fund and Councillor Morency moved that the Council be recorded as unanimously in favor of endors FIF 143 t - - o e . ing the Community Fund. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the invitation to participate in the parade be accepted. Voted. 739- Keep, store and sell An application was received from Marion L. Bliss to keep, store and sell 10,000 asoline gallons of gasoline at 206-208 Bridge Street and a hearing was ordered for September 13, 1956 at 8 P. M. 740. Use Band Stand An application was received from the Full Gospel to use the band stand at the Common, I for Religious services on August 29, 1956 and September 5, 1956 from 7 to 9 P. M. and Councillor Davies moved that the permit be granted with the exception that no sound equipment be used. Voted. The following applications for Builders' Licenses were received and were granted as Builders' Licenses follows: 741. Joseph P. Sasso, 47 Waite St. Ext. , Malden, Mass. Councillor Morency moved granted. Voted. 742. Noddle Construction Co. , 2 Lexington St. , E. Boston, Mass. Councillor Morency moved granted. 743. _ Kenneth G. Smith, 133 Fays Ave. , Lynn, Mass. Councillor Morency moved granted. 744. Auctioneer's License The renewal of an Auctioneer's License of Mrs. R. P. Wilkins, 41 Fairmount St. , i Salem, Mass. and Councillor Morency moved granted. Voted. 745 Taxi Oper. The application of Joseph P. Sousa, 69 Highland Ave. for a Taxi Operator's License was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. A 746. G, New Licenses Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses nt, and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be Pi granted: NEW LICENSES JUNK LICENSE 'i The Peckham's, 15 Northey St. TAXI OPERATOR Ernest Beaulieu, 6 Coolidge Court, Beverly" 747.1 Grant deed of release Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Public to Henry A. Barry land abutting on I Property and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted by a roll call vote CNansell Park. the of 9 Yeas and 2 Absent and approved by the Mayor on August 27, 1956. o-< la, "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the matter of authorizing the Mayor to grant a deed of release to Henry A. Barry with regard to certain land i S. abutting Mansell Park in accordance with the order submitted by the Mayor on August I '• B` 9, 1956, has considered said matter and would recommend that the authority be granted, I as requested." At �.r August 23, 1956 ORDERED: 709. That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to grant a deed of release to He p. Auth. Mayor to nry grant deed of release to Henry A. Barry Barry of Salem in exchange for a similar deed of release from the said Henry A. Barry to the City of Salem. Said release to grant all the City's right, title and interest in and to a certain parcel of land abutting on Mansell Park and which was a subject of opan agreement of indenture dated June 30, 1863 by and between Henry Wheatland and James C . Stimpson and recorded in Essex South District Registry of Deed October 5, 1863, Book 656 Leaf 249, and be it further ORDERED: a That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign, acknowledge and deliver proper instruments pertaining to this release. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance 748. Appr. Assessors kand the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on August 27, 1956: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred'that the sum of $300.00 be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Assessors" item "Salaries and Wages" sub-item "Extra Clerical Assistance. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropri ted. ' j has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this order. " 749. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance and Appr. Cemetery Dept. the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on August h 27, 1956: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred 'The appropriation of $800.00 from the "Cemetery Sale of Lots" account to the "Cemetery" item "Greenlawn Improvements rs Salaries and Wages. ' has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of thi transfer." IIt 750• j Councillcr Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance Appr. Civil Defense and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on August 27, 1956: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred 'The transfer of the Sum of $700.00 tfrom the "Police" item "Expense" sub-item "Radios" to the "Civil Defense" item "Expense ' sub-item "Radios." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. ' has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this transfer. ' T 751• Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted. Order was introdicefree removal for Councillor Moran. ' ORDERED: That a tree be removed from in front of 29 Foster Street and a hearing be ield at the next regular meeting. 752 Councillor Dolan introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree removal 1 ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees be ordered to remove a tree in front of premises commonly numbered 74 Endicott Street and that a public hearing be gainheld on this matter at the next regular meeting. 145 August 23, 1956 753- Tree removal Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees be ordered to remove a tree in front of the premises commonly numbered 18 Rawlins Street and that a public hearing be `field on this matter at the next regular meeting. t` Councillor Davies moved that the Council discuss the matter of off street parking. 754. Off-Street Parking Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented to the Mayor for approval on August 27, 1956 and returned unsigned. ORDERED: The Mayor be authorized to take whatever steps are deemed necessary in order to determine what sites are available for winter parking and whether or not leases may be entered into with private property owners where necessary in order to facilitate winter off-street parking. 755- Tree removal Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Shade Tree Superintendent be ordered to remove a tree in front of 8 Summit Avenue and that a public hearing be held at the next regular Council meeting. 756• F,ledtion Order Councillor Marquis introduced the following Election Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts of the City at the polling places designated hereinafter, on Tuesday, September 18, 1956 for the election of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Treasurer and Receiver-General, Auditor of the Commonwealth, Attorney General, Representative in Congress from the sixth District, Councillor from the fifth District, Senator from the second Essex District, Two Representatives to the General Court from the tenth District, Three Representatives to the General Court from the fourteenth District, two County Commissioners, Sheriff, to fill vacancy in the office I' of Clerk of Courts, and to fill vacancy in the office of Register of Deeds in the Southern Essex District, and be it further i ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for said meetings: WARD 1 Precinct 1 - Juniper School, Salem Willows Precinct 2 - Sons of Poland Hall, 114 Derby St. Precinct 3 - Herbert Street School WARD 2 Precinct 1 - Collins Cove Community Hall, East Collins St. .' Precinct 2 - Library, Phillips School, Washington Sq. Precinct 3 - Second Church, Washington Sq. WARD 3 Precinct 1 - Oliver School, Broad St. Precinct 2 - Oliver School, Broad St. Precinct 3 - St. Anne's School, Jefferson Ave. C t WARD 4 Precinct 1 - AwETS Rail, Beckford St. 0-4 Precinct2-Y. M. C. T. Society Hall, Boston St. Precinct 3 - Endicott School, Boston St. WARD 5 Precinct 1 - St. Joseph's Church Basement, Lafayette St. S Precinct 2 - St. Joseph's Dhurch Basement, Lafayette at. Precinct 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Precinct 4 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Precinct 5 - Public Library, Lafayette St. &Ocean Ave. Precinct 6 - Training School, Loring Ave. Precinct 7 - Fire Station, Engine 5, Loring Ave. Precinct 8 - Walke's Greenhouse, Loring Ave. 1 August 23,--14z6.____ WARD Precinct 1 - Engine House, North St. Precinct 2 - Cogswell School, School St. Precinct 3 - Cogswell School, School St. and be it further ORDERED: That the polls at said meeting be opened at 8:00 A. M. and closed at 8:00 P. l and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish this notice as required by law. f On the motion of Councillor Marquis the meeting adjourned at 9:36 P. M. Voted. ATTEST: 3 GUSTC . TOOMEY CI7 I i i 14"7 pt-W-Wier 4, 1956 Special meeting A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, September 4, 1956 at 7:30 P. M• for the purpose of appointing Precinct Officers for 1956-1957 and for the purpose of drawing three Jurors for Salem Superior Civil Court for October 1, 1956. Absent were Councillors Tighe, Morency, Francis and Serafini. Precinct Officers 757• The Mayor submitted the following list of Precinct Officers for 1956-1957 and it was confirmed by a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Absent. WARD ONE PRECINCT ONE D-Warden George J. Coleman 117 Columbus Ave. R-Clerk John W. Sheehan 2 Bay View Ave. D-Insp. Mary E. Hanlon 60 Bay View Ave. R-Insp. Alice L. Buckley 6 Sutton Ave. D-Insp, Daniel J. O'Hara 17 Bay View Ave. R - Insp. Eleanor F. Murphy 81 Fort Ave. WARD ONE PRECINCT TWO R-Warden John P. Rybicki 12 Union St. D-Clerk Bernard Kaminski 39 Union St. R-Insp. John J. Stankiewicz 115 Derby St. D - Insp. Bertha Buraczynski 4 Turner St. R-Insp. Wanda M. Dobrzelecki 11 Bentley St. D-Insp. James E. Harkins 18 Webb St. WARD ONE PRECINCT THREE R-Warden Charles G. Jeffery 38 Union St. D - Clerk Helen E. Przydzial 43 Daniels St. R - Insp. Eulalia K. Szczechowicz 22 Becket St. D - Insp. Christine A. Noszka 29 Carlton St. R -Insp. Helen 14armilowski 7 Carlton St. D-Insp. Paul T. Carpenter 37 Daniels St. WARD TWO PRECINCT ONE R-Warden Susan Anderson 51 Forrester St. D-Clerk Katherine H. McMahon 191 Osgood St. R-Insp. Josephine E. Attridge 15 Cross St. D-Insp. John J. Hynes 80 Bridge St. R - Insp. Thomas V. Hever 12 Connors Rd. D-Insp. Katherine E. Loring 25 Osgood St. R-Insp. Stella Dubiel 17 E. Collins St. D-Insp. Corinne Levesque 1 Warner St. WARD TWO PRECINCT TWO D-Warden Henry J. O'Donnell, Jr. 46 Washington Sq. R-Clerk Clarence J. Richardson 72 Essex St. D-Insp. Helen N. Coughlin 25 Osgood St. R - Insp. Bertha C. McKenney ll2 Conant St. D-Insp. Abigail V. Manning 22 Boardman St. R-Insp. Elizabeth C. Riley 104 Bridge St. WARD TWO PRECINCT THREE R-Warden Roger F. Ryan 89 Webb St. D-Clerk Winifred A. Blais 50 Bridge St. R-Insp. Doris H. Dunham 131 Bridge St. D-Insp. Thomas F. Rabbitt 5 Oliver St. R-Insp. Jeremiah A. Kelleher, Jr. 136 Bridge St. D-Insp. Helen C. Olbrych 17 Pleasant St. WARD THREE PRECINCT ONE R-Warden Charles G. Powers 23z Broad St. D-Clerk Dominic Ranno 78 Hathorne St. R-Insp. Fred L. Newell 2 Hathorne P1. D-Insp. John L. McDonald, Jr. 21z Broad St. ' R-Insp. Lillian T. Brown 1 Mt. Vernon St. th D-Insp. Anne McDonald 21z Broad St. p_ R-Insp. Jean M. Delisio 60 Winthrop St. D-Insp. Mary Cunningham 32 Broad St. WARD THREE PRECINCT TWO R-Warden William F. Green 8 Vale St. S D-Clerk William A. Foye 51 Hathorne St. D-Insp. Kathleen Lessor 40 Broad St. R-Insp. Alexis K. Willey 76 Endicott St. D-Insp. Antonia Maraffa 80 Summer St. R-Insp. Gladys Meagher 15 Phelps St. D-Insp. Stephen D. Papageorge 45 Broad St. R-Insp. Laura M. Millard 1 Vale St. Ji irl 14 September_4,.19.56 Special Meeting MOMPRECINCT THREE D-WaO Ernest Boucher 7 Cloutman St. R-Clerk Arthur J. Voyer 9 Lawrence St. R-Insp• Corinne Demers 255 Jefferson Ave. D-Insp• Catherine E. Pelletier 229 Jefferson Ave. D-Insp. Alice Blanchette 2562 Jefferson Ave. R-Insp- Esther Raymond 74 Lawrence St. i WARD FOUR PRECINCT ONE ® R-Warden Arthur K. Shepard 11 Andover St. D-Clerk Dorothy P. O'Donnell 19 Varney St. R-Insp- Francis J. Moynihan 12 River St. D-Insp- John F. Lyons 8 Abbott St. R - Insp. Victor R. Chapruet 65 Ord St. D-Insp- William Roche 38 Boston St. D-Insp- Leonard Dwyer 120 Boston St. R-Insp- John E. Anderson 75 Grove St. S WARD FOUR PRECINCT TWO D-Warden Joseph F. Henry 33 Bow St. R-Clerk Louis T. O'Grady 78 Beaver St. D-Insp. Catherine Horwood 30 Albion St. R-Insp- Francis J. Meagher- 28 Abbott St. D-Insp. Susan E. DiRocco 3 Logan St. R-Insp. Albert J. Duggan 4 Harrington Ct. R-Insp- Ralph J. Cimon 52 Flint St. D-Insp. WARD FOUR PRECINCT THREE D-Warden James F. Hogan 17 Varney St. R-Clerk Eleanor L. Fouhey 33 Hanson St. D-Insp- Joseph A. Wright 32 Putnam St. R-Insp. Elizabeth Burns 11 Belleview Ave. D-Insp. Catherine J. Griffin 1 Aborn St. R-Insp. Alice O'Brien 24 Ord St. R-Insp. Roopen Kochakian 149 Boston St. D-Insp. Theresa B. O'Donnell 27 Hanson St. WARD FIVE PRECINCT ONE R-Warden Alphonse Ouellette 2 Chase St. D-Clerk Mary A. Kinsella 47 Linden St. R-Insp. Ange R. Morency 11 Elm Ave. D-Insp. William E. Larkin 257 Washington St. R-Insp. William Blouin 12 Porter St. S ? D-Insp. Dorothy C. Mahoney 38 Rainbow Terrace D-Insp. Elizabeth Neville 23 Grant Rd- R-Insp. Louis P. Fournier 19 Harbor St. k WARD FIVE PRECINCT TWO R-Warden John Whitehead 1 Ropes St. D-Clerk John W. Martin 25 Shore Ave. D-Insp. Arthur P. Lebel 233 Lafayette St. R-Insp. George Pariseau 17 Grant Rd. D-Insp. Ora G. O'Brien 224 Lafayette St. R-Insp. Ens, M. Tobin 28 Hancock St. R-Insp. Mary T. Duggan 121 Rainbow Terr. D-Insp. Elizabeth M. Banville 17 Hersey St. i WARD FIVE PRECINCT THREE 60 Salem St. D-Warden Antonio Gagnon R-Clerk Emma Berube 16 Raymond Rd. D-Insp. Winifred M. Granger 210 Lafayette St. ® R-Insp. Stacia Roman 36 West Ave. ` D-Insp. Gerald R. Guenette 39 Summit Ave. R-Insp. Gertrude B. Carter 39 Ocean Ave. R-Insp. Agnes C. Kennedy 21 Grant Rd. D-Insp. Bertha Jalbert 3 Meadow St- D-Insp. Philip J. Doyle 15 Forest Ave. R-Insp. Virginia Harrington 34 Rainbow Terr. i WARD FIVE PRECINCT FOUR 4 Harrison Rd. R-Warden Joseph Michaud D-Clerk Corinne G. Smith 12 Porter St. R-Insp. Alma Madore 38 Cabot St. D-Insp. Aurel J. LaPlante 24 Ward St. R-Insp. Edgar Michaud 12 Palmer St- D-Insp. Geraldine A. Duggan 114 Rainbow Terr. R-Insp. Aurore D. Dube 485 Loring Ave. D-Insp, Cecile 0. O'Connor 29 Ocean Ave. 449 - S ecial Meeting WARD FIVE PRECINCT FIVE R-Warden John J. Fallon 30 Hancock St. D-Qlerk Stanley Sobocinski 483 Loring Ave. R-Insp. Leo Hebert 15 Raymond Rd. D-Insp- Eugene E. Geary 63 Rainbow Terr. R-Insp. Albert J. Guerrette 238 Loring Ave. D-Insp. Alice E. McCarthy 1 Holly St. R-Insp. Bernadette Comeau 183 Loring Ave. D-Insp- Peter J. Doyle 15 Forest Ave. WARD FIVE PRECINCT SIX R-Warden Lucien G. Tache 2 Harrison Rd. 9 D-Clerk Helen M. Mizzi 22 Gardner St. R-Insp- William J. Leslie 6 Riverway Rd. R-Insp- Ernest J. Madore 38 Cabot St- R-Insp- John D. Moran 27 Hazel St. D-Insp. Daniel A. Cyr 2 Cedar Crest Ave. 16 Hemingway Rd. _ George S. La T�aY R Inep Laporte g P D-Insp. Claire E. Fleming 95 Rainbow Terr. WARD FIVE PRECINCT SEVEN D-Warden Paul R. Flynn 259 Lafayette St. R-Clerk Corinne P. Thibault 22 Munroe Rd. R-Insp. Florentine Levesque 258 Loring Ave. R-Insp. Louis W. Robinson 33 Harbor St. D-InsF. Jeannette Maurice 29 Ocean Ave. R-Insp. Albert S. Dumas 16 Buchanan Rd. WARD FIVE PRECINCT EIGHT R-Warden Philip E. Levesque 258 Loring Ave. D-Clerk Arthur Houde 27 Grant Rd. R-Insp. Edna Gagnon 21 Grant Rd. R-Insp- Claudette Derochers 26 Monroe Rd. D-Insp. Thomas F. Langlois 24 Grant Rd. R-Insp. Catherine G. Cyr 2 Cedar Crest Ave. WARD SIX PRECINCT ONE R-Warden Lester A. Forsythe 53 Felt St. D-Clerk Leo F. Ruane 34 Japonica St. R-Insp- Marian D. Roundy 30 Walter St- R-Insp. Harriet L. Carr 9 Roosevelt Rd. R-Insp. Lawrence J. 011son 23 Woodside St. R-Insp. Derby Moore 37 Walter St. D-Insp. Joseph Murphy 36 Dunlap St. D-Insp. John Kenney 37 Mason St. D-Insp. Joseph P. Dube 10 Garden Terr. D-Insp. Kathleen Kerrigan 9 Granite St. WARD SIX PRECINCT TWO D-Warden Joseph M. O'Day 5 Woodside St. D-Clerk Ann Flynn 5 Oakland St. D-Insp. Michael J. Brennan 105 Mason St. R-Insp- Alice M. Cashman 14 Cushing St. D-Insp. Eva Nimblett 7 Oakland St- R-Insp. Alice E. Kiley 26 Walter St. D-Insp- John T. Walsh 7 Devereux St. R-Insp- Katherine H.McNamee 44 Balcomb St. D-Insp. Helena K. O'Keefe 22 Tremont St. R-Insp. Leo D. Ward 44 Dunlap St. WARD SIX PRECINCT THREE D-Warden Timothy Cronin 19 Larchmont Rd. R-Clerk Richard T. Sweeney 82 Barr St. D-Insp. M. Florence Crean 183 North St- R-Insp. Edward J. O'Brien 4 Garden Terr. R-Insp. Luella Holman 17 Orchard St. D-Insp. Lillian Talkowsky 3 Devereux Ave. R-Insp. Roland J. Kiley 195 North St. D-Insp. Alma Swiniarski 48 Barstow St. Jurors Councillor Davies was then appointed to draw 3 Jurors for Salem Superior Civil 0- la Court for October 1, 1956 and the following names were drawn: Mary E. Gonet, 16 Bentley St. , At Home Frederick P. Anderson, 57 Forrester St. , Chauffeur Francis H. Paquin, 56 Salem St. , G. E. Worker On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meting adjo d ATTEST: �co- _ September 13,_1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday September 13, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All member were present. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed... Voted. 739• A hearing was held on the application of Marion L. Bliss to keep store and sell Keep store and sell 10,000 gallons of gasoline at 206-208 Bridgegasoline Street and Attorney James E. Farley and Mr. Bliss appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillo Davies moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 755• y A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 8 Summit Avenue Tree removal and Councillors Marquis and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 753• A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 18 Rawlins Street Tree removal I and Councillor Buczko was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed Councillor Buczko moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 752. A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 74 Endicott Street Tree removal and Councillor Dolan was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Dolan moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 751• A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 29 Foster Street Tree removal I and Councillor Francis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Francis moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 758. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Trans. C. Council I Mayor on September 17, 1956: I ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-nine Dollars and Ninety-eight ($1499.98) Cents be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the Council item "Salaries and Wages" sub-item "Councillor Francis E. Rafter Salary for the Term Elected" authorized by Chapter 622 of the Acts of 1956 of the General Law . Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 759• The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Trans. Health Dept. Mayor on September 17, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty ($150.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Health Department item "Administration Salaries" to the Health Department item "Out of State Travel. " 760. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by Trans. Health Dept. the Mayor on September 17,1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Hundred ($1500.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Health Department item "Garbage and Refuse Salaries and Wages" i to the Health Department item "Garbage and Refuse Expenses." Said sum to be added to I 151 sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 761. Trans. Health Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the � I Mayor on September 17, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Hundred ($700.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Health Department item "Administration Salaries and Wages" to the Health Department item "Administration Expense. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Appr. Park Dept. 762. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 17, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Fund Receipts from Witch House" to the Park Department item "Witch House Purchase of Antiques and Incidental Expense. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 763 Appr. Park Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Serafini moved suspension of the rules. There was no opposition. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 17, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Fund Receipts from Witch House" to the Park Department item "Witch House Salaries and Wages. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this j purpose. r � 764. Appr. St. Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved uspension of the rules. There was no opposition. The following Order was then adopted nder suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 17, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Fourteen Hundred ($1400.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account as follows : To theStreet Department item "Sewer Extension Expense" sub-item "Telephone Building Federal Street" Eight Hundred Twenty ($820.00) Dollars; to the Street Department item "Sewer Extension" item "Salaries and Wages" sub-item "Telephone Building Federal Street," Five Hundred Eighty ($580.00) Dollars. Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. i 765 Trans. Water Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted tt der suspension of the rules and a y the Mayor on September 17, 1 o_ p approved ' b y p 956: la � ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Nine Hundred and Seven ($2907.00) Dollars e and hereby is transferred from the Engineers Department item "Salaries and Wages" to 1 the Water Department item "Other Expenses" sub-item "Repairs Water Main, Crane River Bridge" and be it further ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Ninety-three ($193.00) Dollars be and hereby September 13, 1956 F ed from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to theWater Department item ses" sub-item "Repairs Water Main, Crane River Bridge. " Said sums to be s heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 766. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Burke moved suspen- Appr. Central Motor sion of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 17, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand ($3000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to theCentral Motor Department item "New Equipment" sub-item "Truck Electrical Department." Said sum to be added to 3 sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 767. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. Fire Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 17, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Two Hundred ($3200.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to theFire Department i item "Expense" sub-item "New Automobile. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 768. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Trans. Adv. Salem & Its resources. Mayor on September 17, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Ninety Seven Dollars and Thirty ($297.30) Cents be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the " Unclassified" item "Advertising Salem and Its Resources. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 1769. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Burke moved iAppr. Central Motor b suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopte under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 17, 1956; ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred ($9500.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account as follows: To the Central Motor Department item "Gasoline, Oil and Grease, All Departments" One Thousand Five Hundred ($1500.00) Dollars; to the Central Motor item "Expense" sub-item "Parts and j Reparis" Eight Thousand ($8000.00) Dollars. Said sums to be added to sums heretofore 1- appropriated for these purposes. 770. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Trans. School Dept. Mayor on September 17, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollars be and hereby is transfer3ed from the School Department item "Out of State Travel" to the School Department item ' "Other Expenses" sub-item "Membership Fees-Massachusetts Association of School Committees. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 771. The Mayor's appointment of Andrew J. Devitt, 28 Webb Street and Ralph C. Martin Constables 153 September 13, 1956 13 Fort Avenue as Constables for a term of 1 year effective September 14, 1956 was i received and filed. 772. Weighers of Coal & The Mayor's appointment of Edward L. Colbert, 2 Burnside St. and Arthur F. O'Leary, Commodities 157 Lfayette Street as Weighers of Coal & Commodities for a term of one year effective August 29, 1956 was received and filed. 773• Survey Comp. C. Employees A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a survey to be held on compensation of City employees and it was received and filed. 774. A notice was received from the Board of Control of their disapproval of granting Peddler's License a Peddler's License to Napoleon Corbin, 46 Howard Street and Councillor Morency moved that the report be received and that the applicant be given leave to withdraw. Voted. 775• Chap. 622 of the Acts Chapter 622 of the Acts of 1956 entitled, "An Act authorizing the City of Salem of 1956 to pay certain compensation to the widow of Francis E. Rafter, a former member of the City Council of said City" and it was received and filed. 776. Hearing D. P. U. re: A notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities of a hearing to be rates Western Union held in the State House, Boston Room 166 at 10 A. M. on September 25, 1956 relating to rates of the Western Union and Councillor Morency moved that the Legislative Committee i I appear at the hearing representing the City of Salem. Voted. 777• Pole Location A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and 1he Essex County Electric Company to locate 1 pole on Ord Street and 1 pole on Forest Avenue and a public hearing was ordered for September 27, 1956 at 8 P. M. 778' f Pole Location A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company to locate 1 pole at #80 Summer Street and a public hearing was ordered for September 27, 1956 at 8 P. M. � 779• Pole location A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company I and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Greenway Road and a public I hearing was ordered for September 27, 1956 at 8 P. M. 19 780. 1 Pole Location A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company 8�n and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Beckford Street and a L111 i j public hearing was ordered for September 27, 1956 at 8 P. M. t i Sign Bonds The following Sign Bonds were referred to theCommittee on Bonds and returned 0- la approved. j 781 Shell Oil Co. , 111 North St. 782� Leslie's Shoes, 5 Liberty St. 7831 Claim I The Claim of Peter J. Hagan, 52 Winthrop Street was referred to the Committee on Claims. t 1 _ _—_-- _--September_13, 1U6 _ 784. An application was received from Angus E. Morash, 29 Commercial St. , Marblehead, Builder's License Mass. for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. for a Building Wrecker's license 785. An application was received from Harold E. Tremblay, 75 Flint Street and Building Wrecker's ® Councillor Morenc moved that the permit be Lie. y granted. Voted. 786. An application was received from Webber Is to erect a cloth banner on Essex Street Cloth Banner from October 1, 1956 to October 20, 1956 and Councillor Burke moved that it be granted Voted. 3 787. An application was received from the AMVETS. to hold Tag Days on October 19, 1956 Tag Day and October 20, 1956 and Councillor Tighe moved that the permits be granted. Voted. 788. An application was received from Freeman Fidelity Tanning Co. Inc. to keep and Keep and store inflammables store 3,000 gallons of inflammables at 9 Webb Street and a public hearing was ordered for September 27, 1956 at 8 P. M. Large Signs The following applications for Large Stationary Signs were received and 789.&790. hearings were ordered for September 27, 1956 at 8 P. M. Shell Oil Co. , 111 North St. Leslie's Shoes, 5 Liberty St. The following applications for Taxi Operators' Licenses were referred to the Taxi Operators Committee on Licenses and Permits: Robert A. Levesque, 14 Hazel St. 791• fl , James F. Cronin, 11 Orchard St. 792• Russell A. Goodrick, 123 Webb St. 793• Gerard J. Denis, 20 Planter St. 794• 795• An application was received from the E. H. Porter Construction Co. , Peabody, Drain Layer's Lie. Massachusetts for a Drain Layer's License and Councillor Tighe moved that the license be granted subject to review by the Special Committee on Drain Layer's. 796. A Drain Layer's Bond of E. H. Porter Construction Co. , Peabody, Massachusetts Drain Layer's Bond was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 797• A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses Renewals of Certain Licenses and Permits. • 798• Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licensei New License and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of grants rg certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSE 6 TAXI OPERATOR Joseph P. Sousa, 69 Highland Ave. 799• Councillor Francis introduced the following report for the Committee on Public Keep and store inflammables i Health and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. g: � 5, September 13, 1956 "The Committee on Public Health to whom was referred the application of Pohl Color and Chemical Corp. , 57 Grove Street to keep and store 5,750 gallons of inflammables has considered said matter and would recommend that the license be granted. " WV• Off-street parking Councillor Marquis was then given unanimous consent of the Council to introduce a communication from the Salem Chamber of Commerce relative to Off-street parking and it was received. Voted. 1 801. Council meet with Councillor Marquis was then given unanimous consent to introduce the following Order Mayor and Chamber of Commerce to discuss out of order. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be referred to the Committee parking on Traffic. Motion defeated. The following Order was then adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the Mayor and City Council as well as members of the Chamber of Commerce sit in on Thursday, September 20, 1956 at 7:30 P. M. for a conference and further consideration on the parking facilities as presented to the City Council by the Chamber of Commerce. 802. Trans. land to George Councillor Tighe introduced the following report for the Committee of the Whole Lord and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on September 17, 1956: "The Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the Mayor's Order of October 13, 1955 relative to the transfer of land on Commercial Street to George F. Lord has considered said matter and would recommend that the Order be adopted. " (800. of 1955 Trans. Land to Lord) ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to transfer to George F. Lord for the sum of Four Hundred Fifty-six ($456.00) Dollars a certain parcel of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required for any public use situate C; n on Commercial Street and more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly side of Commercial Street at the i SOUTHWESTERLY corner of land owned by the Grantee thence running in a Northerly P direction along the Westerly property line of the Grantee a distance of eighty-nine and 85/100 (89.85) feet to a point; thence turning and running in a I NORTHWESTERLY direction a distance of fifty and 05/100 (50.05) feet along land now or for- merly of H. P. Hood & Sons, Inc. ; thence turning and running in a SOUTHERLY direction along land now or formerly of the City of Salem a distance of ninety-two and 57/100 (92. 57) feet; thence turning and running in an EASTERLY direction along the Northerly street line of Commercial Street a distance of fifty (50) feet to the point of beginning. I C Containing 4,560 square feet of land shown on a plan filai herewith entitled "Land th 0- of the City of Salem, Rear of North Street, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. : 40 ft. , May, la 1955, Revised Oct. 1955, Edgar W. Nickerson, City Engineer.", and be it further S ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign, acknowledge and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this land. B 1 Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: 803, 7Auth. C. Treas. ORDERED: That the City Treasurer be authorized to make payroll deductions for make payroll deduc- tions for Contribu- contributions to the United Community Fund in accordance with the wishes of those City tions to the United i . Employees who wish to Contribute to this fund. Com. Fund. Councillor Moran then called on Councillor Davies to take the chair. Councillor Moran then spoke briefly on the above Order and then resumed the chair. 804• Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order for Councillor Moran and the Tree removal Order was adopted: y ORDERED: That the Shade Tree Department take the necessary steps to remove a tree located at 6 Priend Street and a hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 805. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree removal ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees remove a tree at #123 Bridge Street and that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. 806. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved 15 Min. Parking limit by the Mayor on September 17, 1956: ORDERED: That a 15 minute parking limit be posted at #+1 Bridge Street (Jan's) for a trial period of 60 days. 807. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Stop Sign by the Mayor on September 17, 1956: ORDERED: That a stop sign be placed on Pickman Street at Pleasant Street for a trial Period of 60 days. 8o8. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved 15 mile per hour sign Pleasant St. by the Mayor on September 17, 1956: ORDERED: That a 15 mile per hour speed limit be enforced on Pleasant Street for a trial period of 60 days. 809 Councillor Morency introduced the following Order which was adopted and Stop sign 1 approved by the Mayor on September 17, 1956: i ORDERED: That the Traffic Division Department of the Salem Police Department install stop signs Easterly side of Harbor Street at Lafayette Street and also on the Westerly side of Harbor Street at Lafayette Street, 81o. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: Barrier on South St. ORDERED: That the City Engineer in conjunction with the Superintendent of Stree s i u prepare an estimate of the cost and specifications for the erection of a suitable prote - tive fence or substantial barrier at the southwesterly side of South Street commencing t Property adjacent to Park Department property and extending generally in a Northerly G direction parallel with South Street for a distance of approximately two hundred thirty one (231) feet; and be it further ordered that the City Engineer and the Superintendent Of Streets submit a report on the estimate of the said costs and said specifications to 157 September 13, 1956 his Honor the Mayor, and the Mayor is herewith requested to recommend the necessary appropriation for the erection of the within said barrier. 811. Traffic lights Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Electrical Department be requested to look into the advisabilit of E installing three-way stop traffic light at the ,junction of Church, Washington and Lynde Streets. 812. Ordinance- Stop Street Councillor Buczko introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for First Passage: In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. i i An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Motor Vehicles and Traffic. (Stop Streei ). Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Article IV, Section 49 of the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass. 1952 is hereby amended by inserting in alphabetical order in said Section 49 the following new classification: "Easterly bound traffic on Beaver Street at Grove Street." SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 9:02 P. M. ATTEST: AUG;FIT6K J. T09MEY CX_7C17 , I I tY F 1 58 1Q56 _-- A regular meeting of the City Council was hled in the Council Chamber on Thursday, September 27, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Councillor Moran was absent. City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey opened the meeting in the absence of President William A. Moran. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch Councillor Morency was elected Temporary President. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the j� records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. ® A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Tele 813. graph Pole Location Company and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location of Greenway Road and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor. There was 3 no opposition. Rearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electri Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necesszxy, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said C nies dated the 28th day of August 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditio s: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked N. E. T. & T. Co., No. 5189 Dated 8-28-56--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County ElectricCompany not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the , conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height o not less than 20'feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Greenway Road - nearly opposite Emerald Avenue - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public O • ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 814. A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Pole Locations Company and the Essex County Electric Company for pole locations on Ord Street and Forest Avenue and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in I favor and Councillors Marquis and Tighe were recorded in favor. There was no oppositio Rearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. iI ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electri Company be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect d 159 September 27, 1956 maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the loth day of August 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following condi tions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. No. 5181 Dated 8-10-56--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under his order: Ord Street at property line of Dalton - 1 pole Forest Ave. at property of Dr. O'Malley - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting publi ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 815. Pole location A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Beckford Street northerly from River Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company i requested authority to withdraw the Petition. Councillor Burke moved that the Petition r be given leave to withdraw. Voted. i 816. Pole location A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location at #80 Summer Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the following Order I be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electri Company be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect it t and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Com- panies dated the loth day of August 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: 1 — _..__S_eptember 2L_ J% Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked N. E. T. & T. Co., No. 5177 Dated 8-7-56 I filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex Cllunt � y Ak Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above refereed to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: I 3 Summer Street at#80 1 pole Also. that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 804. A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 6 Friend Street and Tree removal Councillor Tighe appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Tighe moved that the tree be removed. Voted. 805. A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 123 Bridge Street Tree removal and T. Leo Cronan, 1212 Bridge Street appeared in favor. Attorney Sumner G. Raymond, representing Miss Frances T. Dodge, 123 Bridge Street appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Buczko moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Shade Trees. I I789 A hearing was held on the application of Leslie's Shoes, 5 Liberty Street to erect ( Large Sign a Large Stationary Sign and George Finn, proprietor of Leslie's Shoes appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Francis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 788. A hearing was held on the application of Freeman Fidelity Tanning Co. Inc. to Keep and store inflamm ables keep and store 3,000 gallons of inflammables at 9 Webb Street and Frederick Freeman of Freeman Fidelity Tanning Company and Councillor Buczko appeared in favor. There was! no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 817. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved that Appr. Police Dept. it be referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2500.00) Dollars be and hereby; is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account as follows: To the Police Department item "Expense" sub-item "Fuel and Light" One Thousand Six Hundred ($1600.00)i Dollars; to the Police Department item "Expense" sub-item "Equipment and Repairs" Nine sums heretofore appropriated for Hun be added to s PP Bred 00.00 Dollars. Said sums to these purposes. i September 27,_ 1956 818. Trans. Cemetery Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on October 1, 1956. ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Eighty-four Dollars and Twenty ($384.20) Cents be and hereby is transferred from the "Estimated Receipts" account to the Cemetery "Sale of Vaults" account. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriate for this purpose. 819. olice Dept. expend The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the money for Out of State 1Travel Mayor on October 1, 1956: ORDERED: That permission be and hereby is granted for the Police Department to expend Fifty ($50.00) Dollars from the item "Out of State Travel" sub-item "F. B. I. Conference" for "Out of State Travel" sub-item "New England Police Chiefs Conference. " 820. i Auth. Mayor to negotiate The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved contract for survey of compensation of that it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on October 10 1956: various positions. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to negotiate a contract for , a Classification and Compensation Study covering the various positions in theCity of Salem; i the said contract sum not to exceed Eight Thousand ($8,000.00) Dollars, and be it furthdr ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign, execute and delivei in the name and behalf of the City all contract documents pertaining to this matter. 821. rans. "Classification aid The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Comp. of C. Employees Mayor on October 1, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Thousand ($8,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the new "Unclassified" item "Classification i ! and Compensation of City Employees." Said sum to be expended by the Mayor. i 822. Survey be completed Councillor Morency was then given unanimous consent to introduce the following by Feb. 1, 1957 Order out of order and it was adopted: ORDERED: That the appropriation as granted by theCity Council, to the Mayor for a survey of positions and salaries, that the Mayor enter into contract with a reputable firm and that the said survey be completed by Feb. 1, 1957. This Order is to be taken into consideration when the Mayor is negotiating with the principals. 823. Appt. Salem Industrial The Mayor's appointment of the following to the Salem Industrial Commission Com. was referred to theCommittee on Industrial Relations. Voted. John J. Brop hy, Jr. , 32 Hanson St. , Salem, 5 years Fred A. Donovan, 20 Pickman Rd. , Salem, 5 years William J. Lessor, 40 Broad St. , Salem, 5 years f Donald Bixby, 6 Eden St. , Salem, 4 years J. Carroll Corbett 9 Pickman Rd. , Salem, 4 years lWilliam A. Moran, 56 Barstow St. , Salem, 4 years Frank Byrne, 165 Colon St. , Beverly, 3 years Robert A. Hamilton, 4 Bruce Lane, Wenham, 3 years Max J. Kowalski, 126 Columbus Ave. , Salem, 2 years . Raymond G. Lavender, 56 Appleton St. , Salem, 2 years Rosario Marraffa, 71 Endicott St. , Salem, 1 year Linzee Wallis, 92 Bay View Ave. , Salem, 1 year � r ----— — — acPtMbex_27,--135L A notice from the State Housing Authority of the sale of a veteran's home at 28 824. Sale of Vets. Home Barstow Street to Arthur J. & Charlotte M. Callahan was received and filed. I An invitation was received from the AMVETS to attend installation of officers on 825 Invitation October 6, 1956 and Councillor Burke moved that it be accepted. Voted. 826. An invitation was received from the American Legion to attend installation of Invitation I officers on October 4, 1956 at 8.15 P. M. and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the invitation be accepted. Voted. 827. y An invitation was received from Salem Unit No. 23 American Legion Auxilary to Invitation attend installation of officers on October 11, 1956 and Councillor Marquis moved that i the invitation be accepted. Voted. 828. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Pole location and removal Telephone and Telegraph Company for a pole location and removal on Charles Street and a public hearing was ordered for October 11, 1956 at 8 P. M. 829. A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Pole relocation the Essex County Electric Company for a joint pole relocation of 1 pole on Lovett Street off Bradford Street and a hearing was ordered for October 11, 1956 at 8 P. M. 830. A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Pole location Bertucci Ave. the Essex County Electric Company for pole locations at #17 and between #13 & 15,i and a public hearing was ordered for October 11, 1956 at 8 P. M. 831. An application was received from Richard R. Deschenes, 94 Leach St., Salem for Builder's Lic. a Builder's License and Councillor Marquis moved that the license be granted. Voted. 832. An application was received from Landry & LeBlanc, 69A Whiting St. , Lynn, Mass. Builder's License for a Builder's License and Councillor Marquis moved that the license be granted. Voted. 833• An application was received from Dan C. Marino, 194 Forest Ave. , Swampscott for Drain Layer's Lic. a Drain Layer's License and it was referred to the Special Committee on Drain Layer's. 834. The Drain Layer's Bond of Dan C. Marino, 194 Forest Ave., Swampscott was referred Drain Layer's Bond to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. The following applications for Large Stationary Signs were received and hearings were ordered for October 11, 1956 at 8 P. M. Large Signs Hi Tone Cleansers 93A North St. 835• Hepperle Oldsmobile Inc. , 243 Washington St. 83 . Hepperle Oldsmobile Inc. , 285 Derby St. 837• I 4 The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned Sign Bonds i approved: 839. Hepperle Oldsmobile Inc. , 285 Derby St. 838.38. Repperle Oldsmobile Inc. , 243 Washington St. 840. Hi Tone Cleansers, 93A North St. 163 September 27, 1956 -- 841. The Claimof Helen M. Woodbury, 20 Boardman Street was referred to the Committee Claim. on Claims. 842. Taxi Oper. An application was received from John P. Rafferty, 5 Rowland Street, Marblehead for a Taxi (I)erator's License and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 843. Drain Layer's Lic. The renei of a Drain Layer's License of Raymond J. Morin, 111 Mason Street IK was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 844. Pet. of residents Councillor Buczko introduced a Petition from residents of Freeman Road requesting fix water conditions on Freeman Rd. that water conditions in that vicinity be surveyed and it was received and filed. Baring on Water 845. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: Conditions ORDERED; That in conjunction with petition submitted herewith that the City Council hold a hearing at the next regular meeting for thepurpose of discussing and a taking action on the water, sewerage and related problems on Valley Street, Freeman Road and surrounding area, and be it further i ORDERED: That the Mayor, City Engineer and Superintendent of Streets at the request of the petitioners be present at the above said meeting and that the residents of Valley Street, Freeman Road and surrounding area be invited for the purpose of discussing the above said problems. r 846. New Licenses and Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on a99 Renewals Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the II following be granted: NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS Robert A. Levesque, 14 Hazel St. James F. Cronin, 11 Orchard St. Russell A. Goodrick, 123 Webb St. 1 Gerard J. Denis, 20 Planter St. RENEWALS TAXI OPERATORS 1 Edgar J. St. Pierre, 62 Linden Ave. , Beverly Vincent R. McNeil, Jr. 159 Derby St. Richard Thomas Fanning, 17 Boston St. " ` 812 E �3nance The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance establishing a Stop Street at 1 Stop Street Beaver Street at Grove Street, easterly bound traffic, which was introduced on September 13, 1956 was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on October 1, 1956 l III A4. September_21,_ 1956 Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: 847. Prohibit dump picking ORDERED: That the Committee on Health look into the advisability of presenting an to residents of Ordinance to prohibit the "pikcing" or "scavenger rights" at the Salem City Dump to Salem only citizens other than citizens of Salem. 848. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: Parking in School ORDERED: That the City Clerk be requested to ask permission of the Salem School Yards. Board to allow registered Mass. motor vehicles to park in local school yards from November 1 to April 1 and if there be objection, either in part or totally, to inform this body of their views of this matter with permission or conditions under which the 3 citizens may park their cars. 849. Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree removal ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees look into the advisability of removing a tree at 11 Buffum Street and that a public hearing be held on October 11, 1556 at 8 P. M. On the motion of Councillor Burke the meeting adjourned at 9:24 P. M. ATTEST: rez��2", TY C i i ' p a 1 �5 October 11 1 5-6__ A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, October 11, 1956 for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Councillor Serafini. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 849 Tree removal A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 11 Buffum Street and no one appeared in favor and there was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor I Swiniuch moved that the tree be removed. Voted. I ! Pole location gam. A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph i Company and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location at #17 Bertucci ! Avenue and 1 pole between #13 & #15 Bertucci Avenue and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 12th day of September 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 5202 Dated 9-11-56 -- filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said i New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20" feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above 4 referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Bertucci Avenue at #17 - 1 pole i Bertucci Avenue between #13 and #15 - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and I C� maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 851. A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Pole location & removal and the Essex County Electric Company to install 1 pole and remove 1 pole on Charles Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and �I Councillor Morency was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. October 11, 1956 Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph ;Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permissinn to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustain ng and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways ® Ihereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the lOth day !of September, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following condition Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially y at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Joint Pole location in Charles Street, Salem No. SAL. 58 Dated 9/10/56--filed with this order. There may attached to said pole by said Essex County Electric Company wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of it business; and by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company-wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be pls ed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above refer d to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order CHARLES STREET - Near Pacific Street Install One (1) Pole Remove One (1) Pole 852. A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Pole relocation and the Essex County Electric Company to relocate 1 pole on Lovett Street off Bradford Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillor Francis was recorded in favor. Therewas no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necess , in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Co anies dated the 24th day of September 1956. fAll construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following condition... Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No 5213 Dated 9-24-56- filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its i business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than; I 20, feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred i to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order; Lovett Street off Bradford Street - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to Jay andmaintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each ma may desire for distributing purposes. PC 4Large Sign 835• A hearing was held on the application of Hi Tone Cleansers to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 93A North Street and Councillor Francis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Francis moved the permit be granted. Voted. Large Sign 836. A hearing was held on the application of Hepperle Oldsmobile Inc. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 243 Washington Street and Councillor Morency was recorded in o favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved the permit be granted. Voted. f ! 837 Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Hepperle Oldsmobile Inc. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 285 Derby Street and Councillor swiniuch was recorded in favorl There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved the permit be gran ed. Voted. ra C Water conditions 845. A hearing was held on the matter of water and sewerage conditions on Freeman Rd & sewerage Freeman Rd cillors Buczko, Tighe, Dolan, Francis and Burke were recorded in and Valley St. and vicinity and Coun favor and Ralph Salvo, 19 Geneva Street appeared in favor and Mr. & Mrs. Edmund J. Polchlopek, 12 Freeman Rd. , Joseph P. Rogalski, 24 Freeman Rd. , Roger DiMambro, 1 Malm Ave. and 40 others appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. 853. Councillor Buczko was then given unanimous consent to introduce the following Appr. money for sewer- age and water facili- Order out of order which was adopted and presented to the Mayor for approval on ties October 16, 1956 and returned unsigned: I' ORDERED: That the Mayor request an appropriation to provide sewerage and water facilities on Valley Street and Freeman Road. Appt. Constable 854. The Mayor's appointment of Harry P. Zarella, 2 Chandler Rd. as a Constable A C for a term of one year effective October 12, 1956 was received and filed. 855 Appr. Pub. Prop. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Davies moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on October 16, 1956: t the sum of Five Thousand 000.00 Dollars be and hereby is ORDERED: That F ($5, ) appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the new Public Property li Department item "Repair Common Fence." October 11, 1956 The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. 8 56. Councillor Tighe moved suspension ppr. Water Dept. of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on October 16, 1956: 1 ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Nine Hundred and Two ($2902.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to theWater Department item "Expense" sub-item "Webb Street Hydrants, Gates, Pipe Fittings. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 857. A report was received from the City Engineer relating to the cost of installing sewer Cost of installing 3 pipes on various streets and it was received and filed. sewer pipes 858. Councillor Marquis was given unanimous consent to introduce the following Order Mayor appr. money in 1957 Budget for out of order which was adopted and presented to the Mayor for approval and returned water & sewer on unsigned on October 16, 1956: various streets ORDERED: That His Honor the Mayor be requested to take into consideration the estimate of cost made by the City Engineer on October 9, 1956 relating to the installat Lon of water and sewer services on Cedar Crest Ave. , Cedar Crest Rd. , Cedar Hill Rd. , and Cedar Ave. and make the necessaryprovisions therefor in his annual budget P for the year f 1957- 859. A communication was received from the Salem Chamber of Commerce requesting the Operation Salem Improvement Council to participate in operation Salem Improvement and Councillor Davies moved that the Council accept. Voted. 86G. A communciation was received from the School Committee requesting a conference Salem School Building Needs with the Council to implement the recommendation of the Harvard Center of Field Studies of Salem School Building Needs and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the conferenc be held on Thursday, October 18, 1956 at 8 P. M. I ` 861. An application was received from C. Nelson Pratt to erect 2 signs across streets, Erect fish net type lbanner across streets 1 at 160 Boston Street and 1 at 301 Essex Street (fish net type) and Councillor Davies I moved that the permits be granted. 862. A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Pole Location the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Champlain Road at #6 and a public hearing was ordered for October 25, 1956 at 8 P. M. 863. A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Pole relocation the Essex County Electric Company for a joint pole relocation on Marlborough Road at #160 and a public hearing was ordered for October 25, 1956 at 8 P. M. I 864. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New Pole location and removal England Telephone and Telegraph Company for a pole location on Boardman Street between Property of Dora A. Parker and J. A. Renaud to install 1 pole and remove 1 pole and a public hearing was ordered for October 25, 1956 at 8 P. M. i 169 October 11 1956 l -- Pole location & removal A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company to install 1 and remove 1 pole on Lathrop Street and a public hearing was ordered for October 25, 1956 at 8 P. M. I' Pole locations and 866. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company to install and remove � removals poles on Mill, Margin, Norman, Washington, Gedney and Essex Streets and a public hearinE was ordered for October 25, 1956 at 8 P. M. Keep and store infl 867.am An application was received from Bay State Adhesive Corp. to keep and store 5,500 mables gallons of Class A. Solvent at 34 South Mason Street and a public hearing was ordered for October 25, 1956 at 8 P. M. 1 Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 868. William T. Walsh, 89 Congress St. 869. Raymond L. Chalifour, 25 Williams St. 870. Sign Bond A Sign Bond for Miller's Music Store Inc. , 149 Essex Street was referred to the Pi v� Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 871. V Junk Collector An application was received from Floyd W. Semons, 26 Irving Street for a Junk E Collector's License and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Taxi Operators' Lie. The following applications for Taxi Operator's Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and permits: !raj 872. Arthur J. Cimon, 44 Roslyn St. C{ 873. Frank R. Freeman, 83 Lynn St. , Peabody 874. John N. Perkins, 22 Liberty St. 875. Renewals of Certain A list of renewals of Certain Licenses was referred to theCommittee on Licenses Licenses and Permits. 876. New Licenses and Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses Renewals i and Permits for Councillor Serafini and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted. i i NEW LICENSES I ' A TAXI OPERATOR C John P. Rafferty, 5 Rowland St. , Marblehead i� j DRAIN LAYER ! Raymond J. Morin, 111 Mason St. 877. Appr. Police Dept. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on i l October 16, 1956: 1 � "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the appropriation of $2,500.00 from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the Police Department item "Expense" sub-item "Fuel and bight" $1,600.00; to the Police Department "Expense" sub-item "Equipment and Repair" $900.00 has considered said matter and would recommend approval of this appropriation. " 878.Tree Removal Councillor Buczko introduced the following report for the Committee on Shade Trees and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: "The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of removing a tree at 123 Bridge Street has considered said matter and would recommend thatthe said tree be y removed." 879• Councillor Francis introduced the following report for the Committee on Industrial I Appt. of members of Salem Ind. Com. Relations and the report was accepted and recommendations confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. "The Committee on Industrial Relations to whom was referred the Mayor's appointment of members to the Salem Industrial Commission has considered said matter and would recommend confirmation of the Mayor's appointments as submitted on September 27, 1956." Councillor Davies then assumed the chair and spoke briefly on the Mayor's appointme is to the Salem Industrial Commission. Councillor Moran then .resumed the chair. I�Councillor Francis introduced the following report for the Committee on Health and Scavenger rights - picking of refuse at the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Presented to the Mayor for I Dumps approval on October 16, 1956 and returned unsigned: "The Committee on Health to whom was referred the matter of limiting scavenger rights or picking of refuse at City Dumps to residents of Salem only has considered said matter and would recommend that the Health Department be herewith requested to prohibit the scavenger rights or picking of refuse at the Salem City dumps to persons other than residents of the City of Salem. " 881. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved byl Parking in School Yards the Mayor on October 16, 1956: ORDERED: That his honor the Mayor, City Solicitor and Members of the School Committee meet in the Council Chamber on Thursday, October 18, 1956 at 7:00 P. M. in a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss the refusal of the School Committee for the use of school yards by Salem motorists between November 1st and April 1st. i ' 882. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted: street Light ORDERED: That the Electrical Department be requested to study the advisability Of installing a street light at Higginson Square. 3- Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree removal ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees look into the advisability of W', removing a tree at 135 Bridge Street and that a public hearing be held on October 25, 19 6 1 '71 October 11, 1956 at 8 P. M. Tree removal 884 Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees look into the advisability of removing a tree at #8 Savoy Road and that a public hearing be held on October 25, 1956 at 8 P. M. Stop Sign 885. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on October 16, 1956: ORDERED: That a stop sign be placed on Milk Street at Andrew Street for a trial ; period of 60 days. 886. Sewerage project Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: March St. & March St. Ct. ORDERED: That the City Solicitor and City Engineer be requested to appear before this Council at 7:30 P. M. October 25, 1956 to explain the delay of the March Street, March Street Court sewerage project. 887 Election Order Councillor Marquis introduced the following Election Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in f the several voting precincts of the City at the polling places designated hereinafter, on Tuesday, November 6, 1956 for the election of Presidential Electors, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of tIm Commonwealth, Treasurer and Receiver-General, ( Auditor of the Commonwealth, Attorney General, Representative in Congress from the sixth District, Councillor from the fifth District, Senator from the second Essex District, two Representatives to the General Court from the tenth District, three Representatives to the General Court from the fourteenth District, two County Commissioners, Sheriff, to fill vacancy in the office of Clerk of Courts, and to fill vacancy in the office of Register of Deeds in the Southern Essex District, and voting on Question No . 1, and be it further ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for said meetings: fi WARD 1 Precinct 1 - Juniper School, Salem Willows Precinct 2 - Sons of Poland Hall, 114 Derby St. Precinct 3 - Herbert Street School WARD 2 Precinct 1 - Collins Cove Community Hall, East Collins St. Precinct 2 - Library, Phillips School, Washington Sq. Precinct 3 - Second Church, Washington Sq. A WARD 3 Precinct 1 - Oliver School, Broad St. Ci Precinct 2 - Oliver School, Broad St. Precinct 3 - St. Anne's School, Jefferson Ave. WARD 4 Precinct 1 - AMVETS Hail, Beckford St. Precinct 2 - Y. M. C. T. Society Hall, Boston St. Precinct 3 - Endicott School, Boston St. WARD 5 Precinct 1 - St. Joseph's Church Basement, Lafayette St. Precinct 2 - St. Joseph's Church Basement, Lafayette St. Precinct 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Precinct 4 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Precinct 5 - Public Library, Lafayette St. & Ocean Ave. Precinct 6 - Training School, Loring Ave. f Precinct 7 - Fire Station, Engine 5, Loring Ave. Precinct 8 - Welke's Greenhouse, Loring Ave. 1 P1 . October 11, _1956 WARD 6 Precinct 1 - Engine House, North St. Precinct 2 - Cogswell School, School St. Precinct 3 - Cogswell School, School St. and be it further ORDERED: That the polls at said meeting be opened at 8:00 A. M. and closed at 8:00 P. 4. and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish this notice as required by law. 888. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by 15 M. P. H. sign on the Mayor on October 16, 1956: Brown St. ORDERED: That a 15 M. P. H. sign be placed on Brown Street for a trial period of 60 days. y Councillor Swiniuch was then appointed to draw 3 Jurors for Lawrence Superior Court and the following names were drawn: Jurors ` George D'Iorio, 20 High St. , Fireman Madeleine M. Richard, 150 Bridge St., Clock Repairer Constance E. Taton, 27 Bradford St. , Clerk Councillor Morency was then appointed to draw 2 Jurors for Salem Superior Court and the following names were drawn: John A. Febonio, 67 Winthrop St. , G. E. Worker Arthur W. Powers, 25 Lee St. , Foreman On the motion of Councillor Tighe the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M. ATTEST: A STINE CITY i a t� k S t 173 October 25, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, October 25, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Councillor Burke. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. The eighth Grade Civics club I from St. John the Baptist school was present at the meeting. Keep and store 867. A hearing was held on the application of Bay State Adhesive Corp. to keep and inflammables ¢ store 5,500 gallons of Class A. Solvent at 34 South Mason Street and Robert A. Foote and Attorney Philip Strome, 73 Washington Street appeared in favor and Freeman Moulton, 21 Mason Street, Patrick J. Cleary, 22 Mason Street, Margaret Ellard, 20 Mason Street and Theresa B. Summers, 29 Mason Street appeared in opposition. 889. A Petition of residents opposed to the application of Bay State Adhesive Corp. Pet. opposed to appl. of Bay State Adhesive to keep and store 5,500 gallons of Class A. Solvent at 34 South Mason Street was received and filed. Hearing was then closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the application be referred to the Committee on Public Health. Voted. 884. Tree removal A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 8 Savoy Road and no one appeared in favor or opposed. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that th matter be referred to the Committee on Shade Trees. Voted. 883. Tree removal A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree at 135 Bridge Street and Stanley F. Filip, Caroline Filip, Jane Kozlowski, Charles Kozlowski Jr. , Charles Kozlowski, Dr. John B. Filip, Edmund J. Graczyk and Leo Cronan appeared in favor and Councillors Francis, Tighe, Dolan, Morency and Swiniuch were recorded in favor and Theodore Dunham and Doris Dunham, 131 Bridge submitted a Petition and 2 letters from 21 neighbors opposed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be referred to the Committee an Shade Trees. Voted. I ` 890. Pole Location & Remova L A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company to remove and locate 1 pole on Lathrop Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric ' Company appeared in favor, and Councillor Davies was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: that Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a loca- tion for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, f together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessarip in I I the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the llth day of October, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following I conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- October 25, 1956 stantially at the points indciated upon the plan marked--1 pole location on Lathrop Street No. SAL-61 Dated 10/11/56--filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are tke public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Lathrop Street - Near Bridge Street - Install One (1) Pole ey Remove One (1) Pole 891. A hearing was held on the Petition of Essex County Electric Company and the New Pole Location & Removal England Telephone and Telegraph Company to locate and remove 1 pole on Boardman Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company and Dora A. Parker appeared in Favor and Councillor Davies was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the following Order be granted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 21st day of September, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditi ns: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substanti ly at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Joint Pole Location in Boardman St. , Salem, Mass. No. SAL-59 Dated 9/2-56--filed with this order. There may attached to s id poles by said Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the con uct of its business; and by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height f not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above ref- erred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Boardman Street - Between property of Dora A. Parker and J. A. Renaud Install One (1) Pole Remove One (1) Pole 892. A hearing was held on the Petition of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Pole location and the Essex County Electric Company to locate 1 pole on Marlborough Road and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor. There was no Opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County 175 October_25-.+ -1956 -_ - --------- -- - Electric Company be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together I iwith such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 20th day of September 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 5209 Dated 9-20-56--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above ref- erred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Marlborough Road - at #160 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay a d maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 893- Pole Location A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company to locate 1 pole on Champlain Road and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and I � permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 2nd day of October 1956. I All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: II ' Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially y at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 5214 Dated 9-24-56--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said i New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the I 176 October 25, 1956 conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be laced at a height of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred i to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Champlain Road at property line of #6 - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may e3 desire for distributing purposes. 894. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company to locate Pole locations & poles and remove poles on Norman, Margin, Gedney, Washington, Mill and Essex Streets removals and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a location ) for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together ] with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in thei public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the llth day of October, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--St. Light Poles in Mill, Margin, Norman, Washington, Gedney and Essex Streets No. SAL-60 Dated 10/11/56--filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by said Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. 1 The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Mill Street - Install Six (6) Street Light Poles Margin Street - Install Six (6) Street Light Poles Remove Two (2) Street Light Poles Norman Street - Install One (1) Street Light Pole Remove One (1) Street Light Pole Washington Street - Install Twenty Three (23) Street Light Poles Remove One (1) Street Light Pole Gedney Street - Install One (1) Street Light Pole Essex Street - Install One (1) Street Light Pole 177 October _25,__1956 Constable appt. 895• The Mayor's appointment of Charles W. Maurais, 13 Beach Avenue as a Constable for a term of 1 year effective October 26, 1956 was received and filed. 896. Annuity -Harriet Cheney The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor on October 29, 1956. Roll call vote 10 Yeas and 1 Absent, ORDERED: That under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the General Court of Massachusetts, amending Chapter 32 of the General Laws, by adding Section 95 as provided therein, the City of Salem grant an annual annuity to Harriet A. Cheney widow of Raymond Cheney, who died July 19, 1956 and who, during the period of his lifetime, was a regular member of the Salem Fire Dept. from June 26, 1915 to January 11, 1941, and that such annual annuity to equal one half of his, Raymond Cheney, annual compensation which amounts to One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($1,125.00) and be it further. ORDERED: That under the provisions of Section 96 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, as provided in Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953, that the City of Salem increase the amount of the above annual annuity to said Harriet A. Cheney to Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) such annuity to be computed and payable in the manner and at times heretofore established with respect to annuities and be charged to the "Annuities-Pensio " account of each calender year. Appr. "Chap. 90" 897• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on October 29, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($28,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Chapter 90" account to supplement State and County Share", when this money is repaid by State and County, it shall be restored to the "Excess and Deficiency" account. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. i 898. 1 Trans. Elec. & Reg. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Dept. Mayor on October 29, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "City Clerk's" item "Salaries and Wages" to the "Elections and Registration" item "Salaries and Wages" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appro- priated for this purpose. 899• Appr. Library Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Tighe moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on October 29, 1956. Voted ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($550.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Library Department" item "Expense" sub item "Repairs" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. ad 178 October 25, 1956 I The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and a 900. pproved by the Appr. E. & R. Dept. Mayor on October 29, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand One Hundred Forty Dollars ($1,140.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Elections and Registrations", ® item "Salaries and Wages", said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for thi1 purpose and be it further ORDERED: That Precinct Officers shall be paid Twenty Dollars for full time service rendered at each Primary or Election. e3 9o1. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor 1 Trans. Health Dept. on October 29, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Health Department" item "Hospital Salaries and Wages" to the "Health Department" item "Hospital Expense" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 902. The following order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Trans. Central Motor Finance on the motion of Councillor Swiniuch. Voted. ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Health Department" item "Hospital Salaries and Wages" to the "Central Motor" item "New Equipment" for the following sub items Health Agent Automobil and two Station Wagons for Health Department said sum to be added to sums heretofore ap opriated I for the above purpose. 9O3• The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor Trans. Municipal . on October 29, 1956: Parking ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Police Department" item "Laborer's Salaries and Wages" to the "Municipal Parking Area" account "Police Parking Meters, Signs and Equipment" account said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 9o4. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved Trans. Park Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on October 29, 1956. Voted. ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) be and hereby i appropriated from the "Fund Receipts, Golf Course" account to the new "Park Department" item "Special Expense" as follows to the sub item "Willows Men's Cottage Repairs and N Equipment" Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to the sub item "Willows Beach Sea Wall and Stair Repairs" Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to the sub item "Forest River Park Bath House and Pool Repairs" Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). 905. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Trans. Park Dept. i suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted l`t9 OctQber_2.5, 1956 _------_.__ under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on October 29, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Fund Receipts, Golf Course" account, to the new "Park Department" item "Willows Park Hot Topping Road. " Time Off Vets. 906 The Mayor submitted a communication from the American Legion relating to time off without loss of pay to city employees who are veterans on Veterans Day Monday, November 12, 1956 and it was received and filed. 907. Prohibit shooting of A communication was received from Marshal McDonough relating to the prohibition Firearms within City limits of shooting firearms within the City limits and Councillor Swiniuch moved that it be referred to theCommittee on Ordinances. Voted. Invitation 908• An invitation was received from the Salem Legion for the Council to participate in the Veterans Day parade and Councillor Morency moved that the invitation be accepted. Voted. Pole location 909. A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Beckford Street northerly from River Street and a public hearing was ordered for November 8, 1956 at 8 P. M. Pole Location 910. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location n Jefferson Avenue and a public hearing was ordered for November 8, 1956 at 8 P. M. 911. Pole Location A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company to locate a pole on Dunlap Street at Mason Street and a public hearing was ordered for November 8, 1956 at 8 P. M. Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 912. Mary W. LeClerc, 14 Conant St. 913. Mrs. Leonel P. Eno, 1 Devereux Ave. 914. Leo D. Doucette, 10 Bentley St. Builder's Lic. 915• An application was received from John D. Dio, 30 Swampscott Ave. , Swampscott for a Builder's License and Councillor Marquis moved that the license be granted. I Voted. 916. Peddler's Lic. An application was received from Charles Twombly, 277 Chestnut St. , Lynn for (' ti a Peddler's License and it was referred to the Board of Control. Taxi Operators The following applications for Taxi Operators' Licenses were referred to the i Committee on Licenses and Permits: 917 Jean Paul Dionne, 32 Barstow St. 918, John J. Cauley, 24 Beckford St. , Beverly - 919} Charles J. Toleos, 14 Mason St. j New Licenses & Ren.9201 Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on i I Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: i j "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting I certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be October 25, 1956 granted: NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS Arthur J. Cimon, 44 Roslyn St. Frank R. Freeman, 83 Lynn St. , Peabody John N. Perkins, 22 Liberty St. RENEWALS Drain Layer Thomas V. Bever, 12 Connors Rd. 921. Dispose of Tax Title Councillor Tighe introduced the following report for the Committee on Public land Property and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Presented to the y Mayor for approval on October 29, 1956 and returned unsigned. "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the matter of tax title land has considered said matter and would recommend that-the Mayor be authorized to take the necessary steps to dispose of (1) about 7584 square feet of land, lot #408 located on Scenic Ave. & Emerald St. (2) about 14,225 square feet of land located at rear 18 Aborn Street. " 922. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Prohibit parking all by the Mayor on October 29, 1956: streets ORDERED: That the Ordinance prohibiting parking on the streets of Salem between the hours of 12 A. M. and 6 A. M. November 1 - April 1 not be put into effect until November 15, 1956. 923. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved One-Way Street by the Mayor on October 29, 1956: ORDERED: That Proctor Street, in a southerly direction from Boston Street to Pope Street, be established as a one-way street for a trial period of 60 days. 924. Councillor Francis introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for Ordinance re: Parking First Passage. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic. (Parking) Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: B SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Article 5, Section 51 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by placing in alphabetical order the following street: No Parking Foster Street, Northerly side for a distance of 210 feet from North Street. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 925• Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: Service Zone ORDERED: That the Committee on Traffic look into the advisability of creating a loading zone in front of #23 Endicott Street. 926• Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: Tree removal ORDERED: That a tree in the public way and at the end of Meade Court be removed 4 181 October 25, 1956 927. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: Health Agent survey need for working ORDERED: That the City Health Agent make a survey to determine the need for clothes new or additional special protective clothing for men working in his department as garbage and ash collectors; and be it further ordered that the City Health Agent submit a report of his findings to his Honor the Mayor with a request that an appropriation sufficient to provide the necessary protective clothing be forwarded to the City Council for action thereon. Councillor Marquis was then appointed to draw 3 Jurors for Lawrence Superior Civil Jurorfi Court for November 5, 1956 and the following names were drawn: Rene Belanger, 119 Canal St. , Proprietor John J. Gilligan, 12 Barr St. , Salesman Leo J. Hebert, 15 Raymond Rd. , Radio Technician On the motion of Councillor Davies the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M. i i ATTEST: A� d72 AUGUS T� �Y CITY C K I i i i i d 1: A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday November 8, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent were Councillors Tighe and Burke. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. A hearing was held on the advisability of removing a tree on Meade Court and 926.Tr _ Tree removal no one appeared in favor. A letter was received from Attorney Samuel F. Hyland, Petitioner for Joseph O'Brie ,928. Pet. opposed to tree 9 Meade Court opposed to the removal and a petition was also received from 17 other neiEhbors removal opposed. Joseph & Jean O'Brien, Albert Denis for Belanger family, and John Williams ald3 appeared in opposition. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the removal of the tree be denied. Voted. 929• A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Pole location Company and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Beckford Street northerly from River Street. Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Swiniuch and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted.. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company be and they are hereby granted ,joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be plac d thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necess , in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 28th day of August 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked --N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 5188 Dated 8-28-56--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by aid Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the condu t of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not le s than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Beckford Street Northerly from River Street - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public way for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. November 8, 1956 Pole Location 930• A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company to install 1 pole on Jefferson Avenue at Salem Fruit & Produce Company and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor. Councillors Morency and Serafini were recorded in favor. There was noopposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 18th day of October, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following condi- tions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--One Pole Location in Jefferson Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts No. SAL-63 Dated 10/18/56--filed with this order. There be I attached to said poles by Essex County Electric Company-wires and fixtures necessary fo the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Jefferson Avenue - At Salem Fruit and Produce Co. Install One (1) Pole. i A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Pole relocation 931• Company and the Essex County Electric Company to relocate one pole on Dunlap Street at Mason Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in � favor. Councillor Morencywas recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing i closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. I ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary) in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said i Companies dated the 8th day of October 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked -- N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 5220 Dated 10-3-56 --filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct 6-- conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Dunlap Street at Mason Street - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public way for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire y for distributing purposes. 932• The Mayor submitted an application from John Donnelly & Sons to erect Outdoor Appl. Outdoor Adv. Auth. erect signs Advertising signs on Loring Avenue at Marblehead branch crossing near Canal Street Loring Ave. and Councillor Morency moved that the City Clerk protest to Outdoor Advertising Authority that these signs are undesirable and that the public safety should be taken into consideration. Voted. 933• The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of Retirement Wesley H. 9 Yeas and 2 Absent and approved by the Mayor on November 9, 1956: Rowe ORDERED: That Wesley H. Rowe, a permanent member of the Salem Fire Department for over thirteen years, first employed by the City of Salem, Street Department in 1935, born July 24, 1907, having made application for retirement under the provisions of sub-section (a) of Section 81A, Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended, it appearing that the said Wesley H. Rowe has become permanently physically disabled by injuries sustained through no fault of his own in the actual performance of duty from further performing duty as a member of the Fire Department and a medical panel of three physicians having reported by a majority thereof that Wesley H. Rowe is phycisally incapacitated for further duty and that such disability was a natural and proximate result of the occurrences on account of which such retirement is claimed, and that said medical panel has approved by a majority thereof the claim disability retirement herein referred to, be retired from active service in the Fire Department of the City of Salem at an annual pension equal to two-thirds of the highest salary or other compensation received by him while holding the grade held by him (Supervisor of Motor Apparatus) at the time of retirement, namely, two-thirds of $4326,80, amounting to an annual pension of $2884.53, said retirement and pension to be effective as of midnight, November 10, 1956 said pension to be computed and payable in the manner and at the time i heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities- Pensions" account of each calendar year. 934• The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote Retirement Joseph V. Trainor Of 9 yeas and 2 Absent and approved by the Mayor on November 9, 1956: ORDERED: That Joseph V. Trainor, a permanent member of the Salem Fire Department for over thirty-one years, born February 22, 18993, having made application for retire- :85 —-----upygmber went under the provisions of,sub-section (a) of Section 81A Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended, it appearing that the said Joseph V. Trainor has become permanently physically disabled by injuries sustained through no fault of his own in the actual performance of duty from further performing duty as a .member of the Fire Department and a medical panel of three physicians having reported by a majority thereo that Joseph V. Trainor is physically incapacitated for further duty and that such disability was a natural and proximate result of the occurrences on account of which ®® such retirement is claimed, and that said medical panel has approved by a majority thereof the claim disability retirement herein referred to, be retired from active service in the Fire Department of the City of Salem at an annual pension equal to two-thirds of the highest salary or other compensation received by him while holding the grade held by him (Firefighter) at the time of retirement, namely, two-thirds of $3826.80, amounting to an annual pension of $2551.20, said retirement and pension to be effective as of midnight November 10, 1956, said pension to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. `` 935 Trans. School Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor I on November 91 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Recreation Department" item "Salaries and Wages" sub item "Custodians" to the "School Department" item "Janitors Salaries and Wages" said sum to le I . iadded to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 936 Appr. St. Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on November 9, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account as follows to the "Street Depart- ment" item "Sewer Extensions Salaries and Wages" One Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00) to the "Street Department" item "Sewer Extensions Expense" One Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($1,900.00) said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 937• Appr. Water Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved I, suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on November 9, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars ($2460.00) be an hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account as follows to the "Water Department" item "Laborers Salaries and Wages" One Thousand One Hundred Dollars I ($1,100.00) to the "Water Department" item "Expense" One Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($1,360.00) said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the 938. Mayor on November 9, 1956: Trans. Shade Tree & Moth Suppression Dept. ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) be and hereby is trans- ferred from the "Shade Tree and Moth Suppression Department" item "Dutch Elm Disease Control Salaries and Wages" to the "Shade Tree and Moth Suppression Department" item "Dutch Elm Disease Control Expense" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriate for this purpose. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor 939• Y Trans. Elec. Dept. on November 9, 1956: S ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Electrical Department" item "Out of State Travel" as follows to the "Electric aL Department" item "Expense" One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) to the "Electrical Depart- ment" item "Salaries and Wages" One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 94o. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved that Install and replace permission be granted Voted. Approved by the Mayor on November 9, 1956: lights on Highland Ave. ORDERED: That permission be and hereby is granted the "Electrical Department" to authorize the "Essex County Electric Company" to install Eighteen (18) Twenty thousand i (20,000) Lumen Mercury Vapor Lights to enlarge the number of lights by six (6) and repla e Twelve (12) Six Thousand (6,000) Lumen Incandescent Lights on Highland Avenue in the are from the South West End of Essex Street to Colby Street inclusive. 941. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved that Grant permission to Pub. Prop. Dept. permission be granted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on November 9, 1956: to expend money for ORDERED: That permission be and hereby is ranted to ex Acting Supt. P y g expend the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) from the "Public Property Department"item "Departmental Build- ings Salaries and Wages" for the "Acting Superintendent Salary." 942. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved that Gm ant permission to Central Motor to it be referred to theCommittee on Finance and then withdrew his motion with unanimous c .1expend money for eqpt. consent. Councillor Morency moved that it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the AL- Mayor on November 9, 1956: ORDERED: That permission be and hereby is granted the "Central Motor Department to expend from their item "New Equipment" the sum of Six Hundred fifty Seven Dollars ($657.00) for a Salt Spreader; One Thousand One Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($1,150.00) for a 4 inch Edson Pump, complete with fittings, strainers and hose and Four Hundred Sixty Dollars ($460.00) for Two (2) 12 inch Water Pumps, complete with coupled hose and strainer. 943 A communication was received from the Board of Health Agent relative to Protective clothing II Brd. of Health protective clothing for employees in that department and was received and filed. Workers ,18'7 Iovember S, _1956 944. Parking in School yard. A communication from the School Board opposed to parking in school yards was received and filed. Drain Layer's Lic.945• A communication was received from the Special Committee on Drain Layers approving the granting of a Drain Layer's license to Dan C. Marino, 194 Forest Ave. , Swampscott and it was received and filed. Councillor Marquis moved that the license be granted. Voted. Drain Layer's Lic. 946. A communication was received from the Special Committee on Drain Layers approving the granting of a Drain Layer's license to George F. Jones of the E. H. Porter Construction Co. , Peabody and Councillor Morency moved that the report be accepted. Voted. Invitation 947• An invitation was received from the Salem Post #23--to attend Dutch Nite on November 11, 1956 from 8 P. M. to 12 P. M. and Councillor Morency moved that it be accepted. Voted. Parade Orders 948. Parade Orders for November 12, 1956 were received and filed. I � Pet. in favor of 949• A communication was received from Louis R. Zetlan favoring the removal of a tree tree removal at 8 Savoy Road and it was received and filed. i i ' 95G- Pet. opposed to A communication was received from the Salem Garden Club opposed to a tree removal tree removal at 131 Bridge Street and it was received and filed. Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims. 951. Anthony J. Bencal, 16 Orne St. 952• Richard S. Gladding, 90 McKay St. , Beverly 953• Drain Layer's Bond A Drain Layer's Bond of Edmund T. Sztramski, 27 Williams St. was referred to the li Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 954 i Permit move a Bldg. An application was received from Arthur Tremblay to move a building from 203 Canal Street to 207-209 Canal Street and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be it I granted. Voted. 955• Large Sign An application was received from Naumkeag Drug to erect a Large Stationary Sign i at 190 North Street and a public hearing was ordered for November 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. Pole location & re-5 A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New � moval England Telephone and Telegraph Company to install 1 pole and remove l pole on Naples Road and a Hearing was ordered for November 23, 1956 at 8 P. M• 957- Pole location & re- A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England moval ' Telephone and Telegraph Company to install and remove poles on Pingree Street and a i public hearing was ordered for November 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. 958• A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Tpr�nes. ownership on 6 -- ------ _Noyetnber_8 1956-- - the Essex County ectrle Company o rans er owners p o po es on mon ree o be solely light poles and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company each havi rg locations in certain streets of the municipality, represent that certain poles for which joint locations have heretofore been granted to New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company along and across the following public way or ways Tremont Street - Easterly from Entrance to Harmony Grove Cemetery - 2 poles are no longer used b or useful to New 3 ng y England Telephone and Telegraph Company in the performance of its duty to the public, and that it is therefore desirable that said joi t location be transferred to Essex County Electric Company. WHEREFORE they ask that said joint location for said existing poleg with the right to maintain wires, cables and fixtures thereon, together with such sustaining and protectirg I fixtures as they may find necessary, be transferred to Essex County Electric Company I said poles to be maintained substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith tasked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 494o Dated 9-20-56 Also for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in th above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as such transferee may desire for distributing purposes. Your petitioners agree to reserve space for one crossarm at a suitable point on each of said poles for the fire, police, telephone and telegraph signal wires belonging to t e municipality and used by it exclusively for municipal purposes. 959• A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company to install 3 poles and Pole locations & removals. remove 1 pole on Essex Street and install 2 poles on Dalton Parkway at No. 23 and a public hearing was ordered for November 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. 96o. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company to install 1 pole on Pole Location Essex Street near North Street and a public hearing was ordered for November 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. 961. A list of renewals on Certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses Renewals of certain licenses and Permits. Councillor Buczko moved that the Drain Layer's license renewal of Edmund T. Sztramski, 27 Williams Street be granted. Voted. 962. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses New Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: "The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSES d I T 1 OPERATORS i Jean Paul Dionne, 32 Barstow St. John J. Cauley, 24 Beckford St. , Beverly Charles J. Toleos, 14 Mason St. , Beverly November 8 1956 Tree removal 963• Councillor Buczko introduced the following report for the Committee on Shade Trees and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Shade Trees to whom was referred the matter of removing a tree a 8 Savoy Road and a tree at 135 Bridge Street has considered said matter and would recommend that saiA trees be removed and that the matter be referred to the Tree Warden for appropriate action thereon in compliance with the City Ordinances and the I General Laws of the Commonwealth. Keep and store Class6A. Councillor Francis introduced the following report for the Committee on Public solvent Health and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Recorded as opposed were Councillors Dolan, Marquis and Moran. Councillor Morency moved reconside - ation hoping not to prevail. Denied. "The Committee on Public Health to whom was referred the application of the Bay State Adhesive Corp. to keep and store 5,500 gallons of Class A. Solvent at 34 South Mason Street --four thousand gallons underground--1,500 gallons above ground--has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. 924. OrdinanceNo parking The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance introduced on October 25, 1956 Foster St. Northerly side. establishing No parking on the northerly side of Foster Street for a distance of 210 feet from North Street was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the i Mayor on November 9, 1956• _ Meeting night 965 Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: I ' ORDERED: That the next regular Council meeting take place on November 23, 1956- 966. Ped.Controlled traffic Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: i lights ORDERED: That the City Electrician and Police Department request approval of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works for the immediate installation of Pedestrian li controlled traffic lights at the junction of Bridge, Winter and Northey Streets. 967 Repair fence Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Street Department be requested to repair the fence at the foot of Skerry Street. 968. 'Ban on parking Councillor Davies introduced the following Order: ORDERED: That the ban on parking on Salem streets between the hours of 12:01 A. and 6:00 A. M. November lst.to April 1st. not go into effect until December 3, 1956 and be it further ORDERED: That the Committee on Traffic look into the advisability of changing this ordinance to parking on one side of those streets that would be wide enough to accomodate such. The council recessed at 9:11 P. M. and reconvened at 9 :26 P. M. Councillor Davies then requested permission to withdraw and was given unanimous consent. There was no objection. Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: 969•Repair fence ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Streets take the necessary steps to repair a fence at the end of Stearns Place. 970• �j Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted: Safety Fence ORDERED: That the Street Department erect a road safety fence at the end of Larkin Lane. The Council then recessed at 9:31 P. M. and reconvened at 9:35 P.M. S Councillor Francis was then appointed to draw 3 Jurors for Superior Civil Court in Jurors Salem for December 3, 1956 at Salem and the following names were drawn: Victor D. Thomas, 30 Southwick St. , Proprietor William C. Hussey, 69 Orchard St. , Mfg. Mary K. Murphy, 35 Fort Ave. , Housewife. Councillor Francis was then appointed to draw 3 Jurors for Lawrence Superior Civil Court for December 3, 1956 and the following names were drawn: Cornelius P. Buckley, 38 Dunlap Street, Hygrade Frank E. Demers, 318 Jefferson Ave. , Chauffeur Edward J. Bois, 62 Perkins St. , Bus Operator. On the motion of Councillor Morency the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M. ATTEST: IIIUGUSTI TO Y A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Friday, November 23, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. Large Sign 955• A hearing was held on the application of Naumkeag Drug to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 190 North Street and Julius Cohen appeared in favor for the Naumkeag Drug and Councillors Francis and Tighe were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Tighe moved that the permit be granted. - Voted. 971• Pole Location & removal A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for pole locations and removal on Naples Road and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor. John A. Heagney, 117 Federal Street appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following Order be adopted. Councillor Francis moved an amendment that it be referred to the Committee on Electrical Affairs. Defeated. Original motion adopted. ORDERED: that Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted ,joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustain- ing and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 31st i i day of October, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan masked--Pole Location in Naples Rd. j opp. House #19, Salem, Mass. No. SAL-64-- Dated 10/31/56--filed with this order. There may attached to said poles by said Essex County Electric Company-wires and fixtures i necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. Ii The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Naples Road-At House #19 Install One (1) Pole Naples Road - At Lot Line between #19 and #15 Remove One (1) Pole 972. Pole Location & A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the Removal i New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for a pole location and removal on Pingree Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Co. appeared in favor and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor and John A. Heagney, 117 Federal Street appear d in opposition. Councillor Marquis moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. 'lop — — --- -- November..23,1956 ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted ,joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustains rg and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 18th day of October, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substan- tially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Joint Pole Location in Pingree y St. , Salem No. SAL-62 Dated 10/16/56--filed with this order. There may attached to said poles by said Essex County Electric Company-wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and by_said.New England Telephone and Telegraph Company - wire and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cable shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Pingree Street - Near Lynch Street Install One (1) Pole Remove One (1) Pole 973• A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for pole Pole Locations & Removals locations and removals on Essex Street and Dalton Parkway and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillor Serafini was recorded in Ifavor and John A. Heagney, 117 Federal Street appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together wit such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the publ c way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 1st day of November, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following condi tions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set substan- tially at the p y points indicated upon the plan marked--3 Pole Locations in Essex Street a d 2 Pole Locations in Dalton Parkway No. SAL-65 -Dated 11/1/56--filed with this order. Mere may be attached to said poles by Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be Placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: 193 Nove, g p� 1956 Essex Street - From Flint Street to Warren Street Install Three (3) Poles Remove One (1) Pole Dalton Parkway - Corner of Highland Avenue Install Two (2) Poles 974. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for Pole Location pole location on Essex Street near North Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and John A. Heagney, 117 Federal Street appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following i Order be adopted: ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 1st day of November, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--One Street Light Pole in Essex Street near North St. , Salem, Mass. No. SAL-66 Dated 11/1/56--filed with this or r. i There may be attached to said poles by Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixt s 3 necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon I ! under this order: Essex Street - Near North Street Install One (1) Street Light Pole 975- Constable The Mayor's appointment of John J. Murphy as a Constable for a term of 1 year effective November 24, 1956 was received and filed. 976. Trans. Health Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor on November 26, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is 41' transferred from the "Health Department" item "Hospital Salaries" as follows to the "Health Department" item "Hospital Expense" Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00) to the "Health Department" item "Other Cities, Towns, and Hospital" Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00)- 977• The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the bipend money in Assrs. Dept. Mayor on November 26, 1956: ORDERED: That permission be and hereby is granted the "Assessors Department" to expend the sum of Fifty Five Dollars Thirty Six Cents ($55.36) from the "Assessors" item "Salaries and Wages" for the "Assessors" item "Extra Clerk Hire. " Tom.-- 194 4: November 23, 1956 The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. 978. Councillor Morency moved Appr. St. Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on November 26, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Three Dollars Fifty One Cent i ($7,803. 51) be and is hereby appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" Account to t e "Street Department" item "County Commissioners Kernwood Bridge Estimate. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 979• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved Trans. Park Dept. y suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopte under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on November 26, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars J$500.00) be and hereby is appropri ed from the "Fund Receipts Witch House" account to the "Park Department" item "Witch House Expense" sub item "Exterior Painting and Repairs." Said sum to be added to sums beret fore appropriated for this purpose. 80. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Trans. Legal Dept. Mayor on November 26, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) be and hereby is transierred from the "Reserve" account to the "Legal Department" item Claims, said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 981. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Trans."Weights & Measures" Mayor on November 26, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Three Dollars Fifty Eight Cents ($2s3.58) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Weights and Measures Department" item " Salaries and Wages" sub item "Deputy Sealer" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 982. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Trans. Pub. Welfare Mayor on November 26, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5,500.00) be and F � hereby is transferred from the "Public Welfare" item "Disability Assistance" to the a� Public Welfare item Aid to Dependent Children. Said sum to be added to sums hereto fore appropriated for this purpose. 983. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of Retirement William E. Farrell 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on November 26, 1956: ORDERED: That William E. Farrell, a permanent member of the Salem Police Departme t for over thirty-nine years, born December 12, 1891, having made application for retire nt under the provisions of sub-section (a) of Section 83a, as amended by Section 94 of i Chapter 32 of the General Laws, it appearing that the said William E. Farrell has beco Permanently physically disabled by injuries sustained through no fault of his own in e actual performance of duty from further performing duty as a member of the Police 195 November Department and a medical panel of three physicians having reported by a majority thereof that William E. Farrell is physically incapacitated for further duty and that such disability was a natural and proximate result of the occurrences on account of which such retirement is claimed, and that said medical panel has approved by a majority the of the claim disability retirement herein referred to, be retired from active service in t e Police Department of the City of Salem at an annual pension equal to two-thirds of the highest salary or other compensation received by him while holding the grade held by him (Patrolman) at the time of retirement, namely, two-thirds of $3826.8o, amounting to an annual pension of $2,551.20, said retirement and pension to be effective as of midnight, November 24, 1956, said pension'to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. 984. Peddler's License A communication was received from the Board of Control approving a Peddler's License of Charles Twombly, 277 Chestnut Street, Lynn and Councillor Morency moved that the report be accepted and recommendation adopted. Voted. 985. D. P. U. hearing A communication was received from the Department of Public Utilities of a hearing increase rates B. & M. R. R. to be held on December 14, 1956 at 10 A. M. relating to increase in rates of the Boston & Maine Railroad and Councillor Marquis moved that the City Solicitor and others available appear at hearing to voice objection and City Council's opposition. Voted. 986 Pole Location A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Essex Street between Beckford and Monroe Street to be made joint and a hearing was ordered for December 13, 1956 at 8 P. M. 987. Pole relocation A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole relocation at 318 Essex Street and a public hearing was ordered for December 13, 1956 at 8 P. M. 988. i Large Sign An application was received from the Pioneer Paint & Wallpaper Co. , 158 Essex Street to erect a Large Stationary Sign and a public hearing was ordered for December 13, 1956 989. at 8 P. M. Sign Bond A Sign Bond for Pioneer Paint & Wallpaper Company, 158 Essex Street was referred t the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 990. II Constable Bond A constable bond of Charles W. Maurais was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 991. Tag Day An application was received from the St. Joseph's Athletic Club to hold a tag day on December 8, 1956 and Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. r 992. uctioneer's Lic. i The renewal of an Auctioneer's License of Dennis Mavrogenis was received and I Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. ___ November 23, 1956 The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims Mrs. Rita Burke, 16 Cloutman St. g Mr. George Rafeal, 5 Porter St. , Beverly 994. Mrs. Margaret K. McCool, 47 Charter St. 995. James D. Cronin, 50 Pierpont St. , Peabody 996 997. The application of David L. Sullivan, 19 Beacon Street for a Taxi Operator's Taxi Operator !f License was referred to theCommittee on Licensesand Permits. !f 998• Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committeeon New License Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of 3 granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWAL TAXI OPERATOR Ralph E. Maguire, 90 Aborn St. , Peabody" i �99- Councillor Dolan introduced the following report for the Committee on Ordinances , Compensation Rec. Dept and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was the matter of establishing compensation in the Recreation Department has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Ordinance be adopted. " 1000. The following Ordinance was then adopted for First Passage. Ordinance Comp. Rec. Dept. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty six. An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to the Recreation Department Playgrounds. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Section one of an Ordinance relating to the Classification and compensation r i or City Employees. Adopted for second and final passage by the City CouncilJune 14, 1956 b amended by striking out the paragraph relating to Playgrounds and inserting the followiag " ragraph Playgrounds Recreation Superintendent $4,265.60 yr. Senior Clerk Typist 53.80 Wk- Recreation Supervisor (General) 1.65 hr. Temporary Employee Secretary of the Recreation Commission 100.00 yr. ® Provisional Employees Leader of Recreational Handcraft 224.00 mo. Part-Time and Permanent Recurrent Employees Recreation Leaders General 18 1.40 mo Recreation Leaders (General) 2 4.00 mo. Supervisor of Recreational Athletics (Including Swimming) 3 Supervisor of Recreational Dancing and Drama 224.00 mo. Supervisor of Recreational Handcraft 1.65 hr. i Laborers 1.525 hr. Lifeguards 51.00 wk. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 19"7 November 23, 1956 1001. Trans. Central Motor Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on November 26, 1956. "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Mayor's order that the sum of $9,000.00 be and hereby is transferred from the "Health Department" item "Hospital Salaries & Wages" to the 'Central Motor" item "New Equipment" for the following sub items Health Agent Automobile and two Station Wagons for Health Department. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for the above purpose. Has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this appropriation. " 1002. Shooting of firearms Councillor Dolan introduced the following report for the Committee on Ordinances and the report was accepted. The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of shooting of firearms within the limits of the City has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Ordinance be adopted. 1003 Ordinance-Shooting of In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. firearms within City limits An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to offenses--miscellaneous. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 16 of the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass. , 1952 is hereby amended by adding after Section 4 in said Chapter the following new sections. Section 4A. No person shall hunt game or fire or discharge any firearm on any private property except with the written consent of the owner or legal occupant thereof; and such consent shall be carried at all times by such person and upon request it shall be s own to any police officer, game warden, or to any other local or state law enforcement official or to the property owner, or legal occupant, or his agent; provided however the provis- ions of this section shall not apply to the shooting of migratory game over the waters within the Police jurisdiction of the City of Salem. Section 4B. This Ordinance shall not apply to the lawful defense of life or property, nor to any law enforcement officer acting in the discharge of his duties. Section 4C. Any person violating any of the provisions of 4A shall be punished by a fine of not more than $20.00 for each offense. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided b the it Charter. P Y City Councillor Burke moved unanimous consent of the Council to allow Edward S. Meagher, 15 Phelps Street privilege of the floor. Mr. Mssg her then requested that the Committee sit with his organization the E. C. Sportsmens Club to discuss the matter. Councillor Burke moved that the matter be referred back to the Committee on Ordinances and that the Committee hold a meeting on December 13, 1956 at 7:30 P. M. with the City Marshal and City Solicitor to discuss the matter. Voted. 1004 lace all wires undergro d Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: Respectfully request that representatives of the Essex County Electric i J} 1 --- __ November,23,.._1956 Co. and New England Telephone Co. meet with the Salem City Council and discuss the possibilities of having all overhead wires installed underground. 1005. Councillor Morency introduced the following Resolution on the Death of Resolution Death of Elmer Callahan which was adopted by a unanimous standing vote. Elmer Callahan "WHEREAS the Divine Creator, in His Infinite wisdom, has called to his eternal reward Elmer Callahan a former member of the City Council and I WHEREAS he further served the people of this city as a member of the School Committee and WHEREAS he further distinguished himself as a State Senator, in which several position y during his career as a public servant and counsellor at law, he acquired the admiratio , respect and affection of all who knew him and WHEREAS the members of this Council are deeply aggrieved by his passing and particularly the incalculable grief visited on his family, now therefore be it ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Salem, Massachusetts, in regular assembly t1at this Resolution be spread upon its records deploring the loss of an important member o the community and be it further ORDERED: That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his bereaved family. 1006. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted and File Leg. re: retire- ment of Henry A. approved by the Mayor on November 26, 1956: Letourneau ORDERED: That the City Council authorize the filing of legislation by City Solicitor James J. Bradley on behalf of Henry A. Letourneau whereby his yearly pension will be increased to $1750.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the City Council endorse and approve the passage of said legislation; provided that said pension of said $1750.00 shall be decreased by in the amount now received by said Henry A. Letourneau by way of Workmen's Compensation Benefits during the time said benefits are received or payable. 1007. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Old Age Housing Project to the Mayor on November 26, 1956 and returned unsigned: ORDERED: That the Salem Housing Authority be requested to submit a request for permission to use the sight at or near the City Hospital for a Aged Home development. 1008. ® Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: List of Benefits from insurance ORDERED: That all persons in the employ of the City and covered by the new insurance plan be provided with a complete listing of the benefits to which they are entitled and the extent of their coverage. 1009. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: Survey by D. P. W. -- Highland Ave. ORDERED: That the Department of Public Works make a survey of Highland Avenue from the beginning of the State Road at Greenway Road and Colby Street to Marlborough Road for the purpose of determining whether "Slow Children" signs, painted crosswalks, or pedestrian controlled lights should be installed for the safe travel of pedestrians across the highway. l � November 23._ 1956 On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 9:14 P. M. ATTEST: e� 4AUGUO J TOO Y Y CL i I 20( Special Meeting A special meeting of the City Council was held on Friday, November 30, 1956 at 4 P. M. for the purpose of drawing jurors for Lawrence Superior Civil Court for December 3, 195Q and also for the purpose of establishing temporary parking regulations on Essex Street and Derby Square. Absent were Councillors Francis, Morency, Burke and Swiniuch. Councillor Dolan was then appointed to draw 1 juror for Lawrence Superior Civil Court and the following name was drawn: Juror Jean E. Desrochers, 26 Monroe Rd. , assembler President Moran then requested Councillor Serafini to take the Chair. y 1010. Councillor Moran introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by Service Zones the Mayor on December 3, 1956: Reconvert Meters ORDERED: That a service zone for the loading and unloading of passenger and commercial I vehicles be established for a trial period of thirty days extending along Essex St. frgm I a point opposite the Easterly line of Liberty St. in a Westerly direction to the Easte ly boundary line of a building #252-254 Essex St. and including the parking meter #234 I from 9 A. M. to 9 P. M. Monday through Saturday and be it further i ORDERED: That the parking meters on both the Easterly and Westerly sides of Derby Square extending from Essex St. approximately 90 feet in a Southerly direction be jreconverted to operateas 12 minute meters for a trial period of thirty days, and be it , further I ORDERED: That the Police Traffic Division properly post the areas with signs. I I On the motion of Councillor Davies the meeting adjourned at 5:20 P. M. ATTEST: _ AUGU$T J. T00 I J 203. December 13, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber an Thursday, December 13, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Councillor Francis. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the. records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 988. large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Pioneer Paint and Wallpaper Company to erect a large Stationary Sign at 158 Essex Street and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the application be granted. Voted. 1011. Pole Location A hearing was held on the petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for pole location at 318 Essex Street and Councillor Morency was recorded in favor and Manning Lacey of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and John A. Heagney appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 2nd dayof November 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the ,)oints indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. C. No. 5237 Dated 11-2-56--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a heigk�t of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected,thereon under this order: • Essex Street at #318 - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 1012. Pole Location A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph ompany and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Essex Street between i Peckford and Monroe Street and Manning Lacey of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company appeared in favor and John A. Heagney appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. I _December 14, 1956 Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted: ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain pole /� already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together wiil�h Fff' l` -91 such sustaining land protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, i the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 9th day of November 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following 3 conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No 5236-- Dated 11-2-56--Piled with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles I above referred to are located, and thenumber of poles: Essex Street between Beckford Street and Monroe Street - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay land maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may des re for distributing purposes. 1013. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Appr. Trees. Dept. Mayor on December 14, 1956: ORDERED: That permission be and hereby is granted the "Treasurers Department" I Ito expend Five Hundred Five Dollars ($505.00) from the "Treasurers" item "Expense" sub- I,item "Payroll and Accounts Payable Machine" for supplies to be used in operation of the machine. 1014. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Trans. Pub. Welfare Mayor on December 14, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($1700.00) be and hereby is transferred from the Public Welfare item "Administration Salaries and Wages" t the "public Welfare" Special item "Automobile" 1956 Encumbered Appropriation. 1015. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the Appr. St. Dept. rules on the motion of Councillor Tighe. There was no objection. Approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Eighteen Dollars Twenty w Six Cents ($3518.26) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Hurricane Edna Damage Insurance" account, and the sum of TWO Thousand Five Hundred Dollars $2500.00 be and 203 December 13, 1956 hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account as follows, to the "Street Department" item "Expense" sub-item "Snow and Ice" Four Thousand Eighteen Dollars Twenty Six Cents ($4018.26) to the "Street Department" item "Snow and Ice Salaries and Wages" Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. lol6: ® I Trans. Elec. & Reg. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the e Mayor on December 14, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "City Clerk's Department" item "Salaries and Wages" to the "Elections and Registration Department" item "Expense" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 1017. Trans. School Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1956: ORDERED: That the following transfers all within the "School Department" be and hereby are made as follows from the item "Out of State Travel" One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to the item "Janitors Salaries and Wages;" from the item "Expense" sub item "Correctional Institution" One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600.00) to the item "Teachers and Administration Salaries and Wages;" from the item "Elementary School Athletics Expense" One Hundred Thirty Two Dollars ($132.00) to the item "Elementary School Athletics Salaries and Wages. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 1018. Trans. Water Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Water Department" item "Pumping Station Salaries and Wages" to the "Water Department" item "Pumping Station Expense" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. ORDERED: That the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "City Engineers" item "Salaries and Wages" to the "Water Department" item "Expense" sub item State Inspection installing water mains Loring Avenue said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. I 1019. ' Appr. School Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules on the motion of Councillor Morency: ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirteen Dollars Sixty Seven Cents ($4413.67) be and hereby is appropriated from the "School Hurricane Carol Damage Insurance" Account and the sum of Two Hundred Eighty Four Dollars Fifty Five Cents ($284.55) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Pickman School Wind Damagel Insurance" Account, a total sum of Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars Twenty Two Cents ($4698.22) to the School Department item "Expense" said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. WWO 204 —---- _ - ------ - -- - - - -December.l3,-.1956--- -------------------------------------------------------- The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the 1020. Mayor on December 14, 1956: Retirement Abbie F. McDonald ORDERED: That in accordance with Chapter 387, Acts of 1953, of the General Laws the super annuation retirement allowance of Seven Hundred Forty Nine Dollars Sixty-Four Cents ($749.64) paid by the Salem Contributory Retirement System to Abbie F. McDonald, an employee of the City of Salem for over fifteen (15) yearg be and hereby is increase to Twelve Hundred ($1200.00) Dollars. I The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the 1021. Mayor; Accept $540 from on December 14, 1956: Religious Society �e3 I ORDERED: That the City of Salem accept the sum of Five Hundred Forty Dollars ($540.00) from the Religious Society of Friends, Lynn, Massachusetts, to be held in custody by the City Treasurer, the interest and income therefore to be used for the preservation, care, improvement or embellishment of the Friends Burying Ground on Essex Street, said sum to be added to sums heretofore received for said purpose. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of 1 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1956: 1022. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to transfer a certain parcel Trans. land to Parker Bros. of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required by any public use to Parker Brothers, Inc. a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Maine and having a principal place of business in Salem. The said premises are located on Bridge Street in said Salem formerly the property of Vincent S. and Carrie L. Peterson and taken by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the benefit of the City of Salem by eminent domain September 1, 1941, also a parcel abutting said Peterson parcel formerly �he I property of J. Buluckowski also included in said taking, as shown on a plan entitled "Land of the City of Salem, Massachusetts, Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. January, 1953, Acting City Engineer, Edgar W. Nickerson. Said parcel is bounded as follows: i i Beginning at the Southwest corner of said lot on Bridge Street at the intersection of said lot and land now or formerly of Polansky & Freedburg, Thence running Northwesterly by said land of Polansky & Freedburg one hundred seventy-two and 27/100 (172.27) feet to a point and land now or formerly of the Boston I & Maine R. R. as shown on said plan; Thence turning and running Northeasterly by said land of the Boston & Maine R. R. M two hundred fifty-eight and 01/100 (258.01) feet to a point and land now or formerly of H. P. Hood & Son, Inc. , as shown on said plan; Thence turning and running Southeasterly by said land of H. P. Hood & Son, Inc. three hundred sixty-seven and 73/100 (367.73) feet to Bridge St. as shown on said plan; I i Thence turning and running Southeasterly by the northerly Street line of Bridge- Street one hundred fifty nine (159) feet to the point begun at, as shown on said plan. This conveyance is subject to a slope easement and a easement for a right away as shown on said plan. Containing approximately 41,880 sq. ft. of land, and be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver in the name and behalf of the City of Salem, proper instruments of transfer and s conveyance pertaining to the transfer of this land. 205 December 13, 1956 Trans. Assrs. Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Assessors Department" item "Salaries and Wages" to the Assessors Department item "Expense" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this • purpose. I 1024. Trans. Police Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1956: ORDERED: That permission be and hereby is granted the "Police Department" to expend the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) in the "Police Expense" item "Radio" for "Gasoline, Oil and any other Expense. " 1025. , Bond Order-New Eqpt. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was adopted for First Passage by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent: ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Ninety Six Thousand Dollars ($196,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of purchasing additional departmental equipment for the Central Motor Pool Department, and be it further ORDERED: That the City Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to borrow One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00) under provisions of Chapter 44, Section 7, Paragraph 9 of the General Laws and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefore, payable in not more than Five (5) years for the purpose of meeting in part said appropriation for the cost of additional departmental equipment in the Central Motor Pool Department, and be it further ai ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty One Thousand Dollars ($21,000.00) being the lil balance of said appropriation, be and hereby is appropriated from the Reserve account I? of the current year. 1026 Sell land to John J. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved that Famico it be referred to theCommittee on Public Property. Councillor Morency moved an amendment to return the Order to the Mayor for correction. Motion defeated by a roll I call vote of 2 Yeas 8 Nays and 1 Absent. The following Order was then referred to the Aft Committee on Public Property as moved by Councillor Swiniuch. Voted. { i i ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell to John J. Famico an honorably Discharged Veteran of Worl War II of Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, a certain parcel of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required by any public use at a price of $100.00 said land is situated at the Fort Avenue Veterans Development, so-called, and bounded and discribed as follows: Northeasterly by Lot 87-132.78 Northwesterly by Lots 98 & 99 - 77.81 Southwesterly by Lot 85 - 112.05 eP" 206 I) I ---- —__-__ December 13, 19�6 Southeasterly by a Road now called Larkin Lane 75,000 feet. Containing 9181 square feet of land, all of said measurements being more of less and being lot 86 as shown on plan entitled "House Lot Development, land of the City of Salem, Fort Ave. , Salem, Mass. Scale L. in. - 40 feet. , 1946, Revised December 1948, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer. " And be it further, ORDERED: That any conveyance of title by the City of Salem hereunder shall contain, i Irestirctions for the benefit of adjoining lots, shall be in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and shall require the complete construction of the conveyance, such (dwelling house to consist of either a single family house for occupancy by the grantee 1e3 i land his family costing not less than $6,000.00 or a two family dwelling house for occupancy by the grantee and his family and one additional family costing not less than $12,000.00 and subject to the building laws, regulations and zoning ordinances of the City of Salem and be it further, ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign execute and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this land. 1026. The Mayor's appointment of James Constantino as a Constable for a term of 1 year Constable effective December 14, 1956 was received and filed. 1027. The Mayor's appointment of Rebecca B. Haskell to the Board of Cemetery Commission- Appt. Board of ;Cemetery Comm. ers was received and Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. 1028. The Mayor submitted an application of the Outdoor Advertising Authority to erect a Outdoor Adv. Auth. --Billboard Billboard at 234 Bridge Street and Councillor Morency moved that the Council be recorded as opposed to the erection of the sign Councillor Swiniuch moved that an amendment be made that a bill be filed giving the City Council authority to grant permission for the erection of said signs. Voted. 1029. A communication was received from the Police Department requesting that the name Keep name on payroll beyond 30 days. of John D. Brennan be kept on the payroll beyond the regular 30 day period and Councillo Tighe moved that permission be granted. Voted. i 1030. ' A communication was received from the School Board relative to the new site for Junior High School a Junior High School and Councillor Morency moved that the City Clerk reply by stating I that the Council will hold the matter in abeyance until they have the time to study the Harvard survey. Councillor Swiniuch moved an amendment that the matter be received and Placed on filed. Voted. 1031. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location Pole Location and removal on Sutton Avenue and a public hearing was ordered for December 27, 1956 at 8 P. M. Voted. �' - 07 December 13, 1956 1032. Pole Location A Petition was received from the Essea County Electric Company for a pole location d on Ocean Avenue and a hearing was ordered for December 27, 1956 at 8 P. M. Pole Location 1033• A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Cross Street and a public hearing was ordered for December 27, 1956 at 8 P. M. A 1034. G Pole Location A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Bridge Street near Flint Street and a public hearing was ordered for December 27, 19 6 €` at 8 P. M. 1035• Pole Location and A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Removal Telephone and Telegraph Company for a pole location and removal on Boardman Street and a public hearing was ordered for December 27, 1956 at 8 P. M. 1036. i Builder's License An application was received from Richard J. Fischer, 30 Hancock Street, Salem, Mass. for a Builder's License and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. ; Voted. Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: i 1037. 1 John Filip, M. D. 167 Lafayette St. 1038. Elizabeth Butterworth, 4 Parramatta Rd. , Beverly 1039. Mrs. Lillian LeBlanc, 17 Mello Parkway, Danvers 1040. Teofila Szopka, 5 Hodges Ct. , Salem i Operators Licenses The following applications for Taxi Operators Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: 1041. Raymond Marquis, 34 Perkins St. 1042. Arthur Leo Ryan, 57 Chatham St. , Lynn lo43. New License ( Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: Voted. NEW LICENSE TAXI OPERATOR iv F}ems s :c :tc f David L. Sullivan, 19 Beacon St. 1000. Second Passage Ordinance The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance establishing compensation in the r Comp. Rec. Dept. Recreation Department which was introduced on November 23, 1956 was then taken up and I , passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on December 14, 1956. 1044 Service Zone Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: creating ORDERED: That the Committee on Traffic look into the advisability of1p loading zone to begin at the corner of Derby Square West and then running along Derby Square South a distance of 105 feet. lo45 Dismantle or repair Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: tower at Salem Woods ORDERED: That the proper authorities take immediate steps to either dismantle, or repair the lookout tower located in the Highland park section of the Salem woods. ; I 208 December 13,__1956 Councillor Marquis introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for First 1046. Ordinance-stop street) Passage . after the Council recessed at 9:15 P. M. and reconvened at 9: 22 p. M. Charter St. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Article IV, Section 49, (Stop Streets) of the Revised Ordinance , Salem, Mass. 1952 is hereby amended by striking out in alphabetical order in said Secti n 49 the following classification "Southerly bound traffic on Charter Street at Hawthorne Boulevard. " and inserting therein "Easterly bound traffic on Charter Street at Hawthorn iey Boulevard. " Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. i047. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for First Stop Sign Passage: In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Be it ordained by theCity Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Article IV, Section 49 (Stop Signs) of the Revised Ordinanc s, Salem, Mass. 1952 is hereby amended by inserting in alphabetical order in said Section 49 the following new classifications. "East and West bound traffic on Endicott Street at Winthrop Street." SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 1048. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: Repair wall at 79 Boston St. ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Public Property and the Superintendent of Streets take immediate steps to remedy a defective retaining wall on public property located adjacent to property commonly numbered 79 Boston Street. 1049. Councillor Morency introduced the following Order which was adopted: Acquire land for recreation facilities ORDERED: That the Park Department consider the advisability of squiring land in th vicinity of the Salem - Marblehead pumping station for the purpose of providing recreat oral facilities for the ever increasing number of families in the area ofupper Loring Avenue and Vinnin Square. The President then appointed Councillor Davies to draw 1 juror for Salem Civil Juror Superior Court for January 7, 1957 and the following name was drawn: John F. Lyons, 8 Abbott St. , Shipper The President then appointed Councillor Davies to draw 2 jurors for Salem Superior Jurors Court Grand Jury for January 14, 1957 and the following names were drawn: Arthur L. Mitchell, 11 Grafton St. , Foreman Eugene C. Caron, 330 Jefferson Ave. , Millwright On the motion of Councillor Davies the meeting adjourned at 9:38 P. M. 299 Decemoer 13, 1956 ATTES`P COMEY CITY CLERK I i I �I i i I I I 1 �I I .I j i I III � I li i JI I i ----------._..-------. _ _December 2 1 6 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, December 27, 1956 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Davies the reading of the recor of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 1050. A hearin g was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company and Pole location & the New England Telephone and Telegraph C removal Company to install 1 and remove 1 pole on Boardman Street near Washington Square East and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company and abutter John Jackson appeared in favor and John Heagney, 117 Feder al �ey Street appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New-England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaini I and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways 1 hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 23rd day i of November, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Joint Pole Location in Boardman St. , Salem, Mass. No. SAL - 68 Dated 11/23/56--filed with this order. There may attached to said poles by said Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Boardman Street - Near Washington Sq. East Install One (1) Pole Remove One (1) Pole. 1051. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for a jolFole Installation and Removal installation and removal on Cross Street and Fred A. Donovan of theEssex County Electric Company appeared in favor and John A. Heagney, 117 Federal Street appeared in opposition. I Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. i ORDERED: That the Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the Pub-lie way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company date the llth day of December 1956. 211 December 27, 1956 --.. - All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 pole location in Cross Street near Saunders St. , Salem, Mass. No. SAL.-71 Dated 12/11/56--filed with this order. There may be attached to said polesby Essex County Electric Company-wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Cross Street - Near Saunders Street Install One (1) Pole Remove One (1) Pole. Pole Locations 1052. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for 2 pole locations on Bridge Street near Flint Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex I 4 County Electric Company appeared in favor and John A Heagney, 117 Federal Street appeare in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a location for and . permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the i, public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company date the 28th day of November, 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following condi- tions: ` ly l Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially ' I I at the points indicated upon the plan marked--2 Pole Locations in Bridge St. near Flint St. , Salem, Mass. No. SAL-69 Dated 11/28/56--filed with this order. There may be attach id to said poles by Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above refe red to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order Bridge Street - Near Flint Street Install Two (2) Poles. i 1053• !I' Pole Installation & Removal A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for pole installation and removal on Sutton Avenue and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County EleCt3 is �1 Company appeared in favor and John Heagney, 117 Federal Street appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted alocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together witk} such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public A+l December 27, 1956 way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the day of 1956. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: 1 Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Pole Location in Sutton Ave. near Bay View Ave. , Salem, Mass. No. SAL-70 Dated 12/7/56--filed with this order. The may be attached to said poles by Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures ne3 necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Sutton Avenue - Near Bay View Avenue Install One (1) Pole Remove One. (1) Pole 1054. A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co- Pole Location 169 Ocean Ave. mpany and the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Ocean Avenue at 169. Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillor Burke was recorded in favor. John A. Heagney, 117 Federal Street appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric: Company be and they are hereby granted a ,joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necesary, in tba public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies a dated the loth day of December 1956. ? ' All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E- T- & T. Co., No. 5255 Dated 12-7-56 - filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Tele- phone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its I business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Ocean Avenue at #169 - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay an maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public 213 December 6 ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 1055. Trans. Pub. Welfare The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor on December 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000•00) be and hereby is transferred from the ."Public Welfare Department" item "Old Age Assistance" to the 11 "Public Welfare Department" item "General Relief," said sum to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this purpose. Appr. St. Dept. 1056. The following order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on December 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) be and hereby is appro- priated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Street Department" item "Snow 3.nd Ice Salaries and Wages" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 1057 ! Trans. St. Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the I Mayor on December 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Street Department" item "Highway Maintenance Salaries and Wages" to the "Street Department" item 'Other Expense" sub item "Municipal Garage" said sum ! i to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 1058 I!' Trans. Cemetery Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor on December 28, 1956: i ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Eighty Five Dollars Fifty Cents ($285.50) i be and hereby is transferred from the "Estimated Receipts" account to the "Cemetery Sale of Vaults" account said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this a purpose. I'. 1059. Appr. Municipal Parki The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Area acct. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was adopted 1 E under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on December 28, 1956: f ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars and Eighty Cents ($150.80)I be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meter Parking Meter account to the new t { "Municipal Parking Areas" account "Real Estate Tax 12 & 14 Liberty Street. " To be i I expended by the Mayor. 1060. Trans. Fire Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the ! Mayor on December 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($950.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the"Fire Department" item "Salaries and Wages __----------_.-------- December_27,_!956 said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. lo61. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Davies moved suspension Appr. Fire Dept. of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on December 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be and hereby is appropriat d from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the"Fire Department" item "Expense" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 1062. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Tighe moved that it Fire Dept. expend money for Expenses be referred to the Committee on Finance. Voted. ORDERED: That permission be and hereby is granted the "Fire Department" to expend th sum of Five Hundred Fifty Dollars and Eight Cents ($550.08) in item "Expense" sub item "Generators" for any "Expense" item. lo63. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 Sale of Land at Fort Ave. to John J. Yeas and approved by the Mayor on December 28, 1956: Famico ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell to John J. Famico, an Honorably Discharged Veteran of World War 11 of Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, a certain parcel of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required by any public use at a price of $100.00 said land is situated at the Fort Avenue Veterans Development, so-called and bounded and described as follows: Northeasterly by Lot 87 one hundred thirty two and 78/100 (132.78) feet; Northwesterly by Lots 98 and 99 seventy-seven and 81/100 (77.81) feet; Southwesterly by Lot 85 one hundred twelve and 05/100 (112.05) feet and Southeasterly by a Road now called Larkin Lane seventy-five feet, Containing 9181 square feet of land, all of said measurements being more or less and being Lot 86 as shown on plan entitle "House Lot Development, land of the City of Salemy Fort Ave. , Salem, Massachusetts Scale 1 in. = 40 feet, 1946, Revised December 1948, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer." And be it further, ORDERED: That any conveyance of title by the City of Salem hereunder shall contain restrictions for the benefit of adjoining lots, shall be in form satisfactory to the i City Solicitor and shall require the complete construction of the conveyance, such kin dwelling house to consist of either a single family house for occupancy by the grantee and his family costing not less than $6000.00 or a two family dwelling house for occupancy by the grantee. and his family costing not less than $12,000.00 and subject to the building laws, regulation and zoning ordinances of the City of Salem and be it further, i ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign, execute and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining tothis land. 1o64. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor Trans. Baker's Islan on December 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) be and hereby is transferred, 215 December 27,_195-6 `. from the "Reserve" account to the -unclassified item "Baker's Island " said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. lo65. Trans. Water Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor on December 28, 1956: ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Sixty Dollars ($160.00) be and hereby is 4 transferred from the "Water Department" item "Salaries and Wuges" to the "Water Department" item Employees Forty Dollars ($40.00) yearly salary 1952, 1953, 1954) 1955 while in active Naval Reserve Duty. 1066. Asst. Reg. & Asst. As rs. The following List of Assistant Assessors and Assistant Registrars for the year 1957 1957 was received and filed. Ward 1 Precinct 1 Frank J. Pierce 75 Columbus Ave. 2 Helen Olbrych 2 Bentley St. 3 Bernard Z. Kaminski 16o Derby St. Ward 2 Precinct 1 Edward Kawczynski 39 Boardman St. 2 Mary E. Olbrych 15 Forrester St. 3 Katherine E. Loring 25 Osgood St. Ward 3 Precinct 1 Lena Caruso 9 High St. 2 John J. McDonald, Jr. 231 Broad St. 3 Corinne Demers 255 Jefferson Ave. Ward 4 Precinct 1 Francis J. Moynihan 12 River St. 2 William E. Roche 38 Boston St. 3 June Lynch 71 Butler St. Ward 5 Precinct 1 Corinne Smith 12 Porter St. 2 Joseph Kobos 4 Hersey St. 3 Ernest Theriault �7 Leach St. 4 Irene Morency 7 Ocean Terrace 5 Alma M. Banville 110 Leach St. 6 Walter F. Barton 21 Linden St. 7 Herman Swenbeck 8 Island Ave. 8 John D. Moran 27 Hazel St. Ward 6 Precinct 1 Margaret O'Brien 4 Garden Terrace 2 Edwin D. Broderick 40 Barstow St. " 3 Edward J. McParland 44 Dearborn St. Parts of 1,2,3 Edward J. O'Brien 4 Garden Terrace Sale of Vets. Homes A communication from the State Housing Authority notifying the Council of the I' sale of Veterans' home at 32-32A Mason Street to Charles A. & Dorothy M. Potter was received and filed. io68. Proposed new Schools A communication was received from the School Committee requesting a joint session with the City Council to discuss proposed new schools and similar problems and ; i Councillor Morency moved that it be referred back to the School Committee and for them to set a date to meet with the Council. Councillor Swiniuch moved an amendment that the new President of the City Council set a date. Councillor Swiniuch then with w his motion. Councillor Swiniuch then moved that the Council meet with the School Committee on Thursday, January 3, 1957 at 8 P. M. in the Council Chamber to discuss said matters. Voted. 1069. Pet. of Pauline Murphy The Petition of Pauline Murphy, widow of John C. Murphy a former member of the for Annuity Police Department, for an Annuity was received and filed. d asY December 27, 1956 s An invitation was received from the Polish American Citizens Club to attend 1070. installation on January 13, 1957 at 4 P. M. and Councillor Morency moved that it be Invitation accepted. Voted. 1071. A communication was received from Parker Brothers thanking the Council for the Comm. from Parker ' Bars. - re: sale of sale of land on Bridge Street and it was received and Piled. land Bridge St. The following Claims were referred to theCommittee on Claims: Claims Rose M. Taylor, Haverhill St. , Rowley 1072. John W. Martin, 25 Shore Ave. 1073. 1074. An application was received from the Melville Shoe, d/b/a Thom McAn to erect Large Sign a Large Stationary Sign at 201 Essex Street and a hearing was ordered for January 10, 1957 at 8 P. M. 1075. A Sign Bond covering a sig n of Melville Shoe, d/b/a Thom McAn, 201 Essex Street Sign Bond was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. io76. An application was received from Jenney Manufacturing, 275 Derby Street to keep Keep Store and sell gas. & inflammables store and sell 13,710 gallons of gasoline and inflammables and a hearing was ordered fo January 10, 1957 at 8 P. M. I 1077. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on License New Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee an Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the I following be granted: I NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS Raymond Marquis, 34 Perkins St. Arthur L. Ryan, 57 Chatham St., Lynn, Mass. n 1078. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Appr. School Dept. I Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on December 28, 1956: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Mayor's appropriation of ah $4413.67 from "School Hurricane Carol Damage Ins." account and the sum of $284.55 be an hereby appropriated from the "Dickman School Wind Damage Ins. " account a total of $4698.22 to School Dept. item "Expense" said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose has considered said matter and would recommend approval. ;. --1z 1079- Councillor Tighe introduced the following report for the Committee on Public Trans. Tax Title land from C. Tress. to Pub. Property and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: Prop. "The Committee on Public Property to whom was referred the matter of transfer Of Tax Title land from theCity Treasurer to the Public Property Department has conside d said matter and would recommend that the Order pertaining to Lot #408, about 7,584 sq. 'mil-'•.iZ,=^ i 21 9 December 27, 195E of land located at Scenic Ave. & Emerald St. and also about 14,225 sq. ft. of land located at Fear 18 Aborn Street submitted on June 28, 1956 by the Mayor be adopted. 1046. ordinance-Charter St. The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance establishing a stop Street for Stop St. Easterly bound traffic on Charter Street at Hawthorne Boulevard which was introduced on December 13, 1956 was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor o December 28, 1956. i 1o47. Ordinance- Stop Sign The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance establishing a stop sign on Endicott Endicott St. Street east and west bound traffic at Winthrop Street which was introduced on December 13, 1956 was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on i December 28, 1956. 1025. S g r7Scoo. �m ? ?/ Second Passage Bond The matter of Second Passage of a Bond Order in the amount of Order new equipment in the Central Motor Pool which was introduced on December 13, 1956 was I by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. then taken up and passed to be ordained Approved by the Mayor on December 28, 1956. 1080. Express thanks to Pre . Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted. Voted. I Moran ORDERED: That the members of the Salem City Council for the year 1956 hereby express their thanks to Council President William A. Moran for the fair, capable and courteous manner in which he has conducted the office of President during that year. �J 1081. Appt. of Drs. re: Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Annuity Pauline Murphy by the Mayor on December 28, 1956: ORDERED: That Doctors Francis J. Harrigan and Harry Freedberg be designated as Ii two physicians to be members of the Board of Physicians for the purpose of certifying to the City Treasurer whether or not the death of John C. YAUThy was the natural and proximate result of injuries received or the undergoing of a hazard peculiar to his employment while in the performance of his duty. 1082. Appt. of 3rd Dr. re: Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Annuity Pauline Murphy d by the Mayor on December 28 1956: I ORDERED: That the City Clerk is hereby ordered to notify the Commissioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of a hearing to be held at City Hall on Jan. 10, 1957, 6:30 P. M. and of the appointment of Doctors Francis J. Harrigan and Harry Freedberg as two members of the Board of Physicians required under Section 89 of 3 2 of the General Laws as amended with reference to the petitio Chapter p of Pauline Murphy, widow of John C. Harphy, a former member of the Police Department for an annuity. lo83. Ref. all matters to Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted: 1957 ORDERED: That all matters referred to the Committees by the City Council of 1956 and not finally disposed of and in the hands of Committees, be referred to the City Council of 1957 and to the several Committees usually considering the same. i 218' December 27, 1956 The President then appointed Councillor Burke to draw 2 Jurors for Salem Superior Criminal Court for January 21, 1957 and the following names were then drawn: Jurors Arthur P. Lebel, 233 Lafayette St. , Machinist J. Arthur Marchand, 159 Lafayette St. , Contract & Builder /0 on the motion of Councillor Davies the meeting adjourned at 9:14 P. M. ATTEST: AU STINE CITY I i I I I i I 219 1957 CITY GOVERNMENT --------------1957 MAYOR j Francis X. Collins f COUNCILLORS AT LARGE John H. Burke Philip L. Morency James W. Dolan Stephen E. Francis Thomas F. Tighe WARD COUNCILLORS Ward One - Louis A. Swiniuch " Ward Two - Norman E. Davies Ward Three - John R. Serafini Ward Four - Thaddeus Buczko j Ward Five - George W. Marquis Ward Six - William A. Moran i PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL - STEPHEN E. FRANCIS i i i I , I ' 1 22d January 7, 1957 A meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday, January 7 1957 at 10 A. M. for tue purpose of organizing the City Government for the year 1957• All members were present. City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey then called the meeting to order and requested sent r member Councillor Morency to assume the chair escorted by Councillors Davies and Serafiti. 1. Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Notification ORDERED: That His Honor, The Mayor, be notified that the Councillors are assembled and waiting to be qualified. Temporary President Morency then appointed Councillors Moran, Buczko, Dolan and Marquis to escort the Mayor to the Chamber. Invocation Temporary President Morency then called upon Rev. Bradford E. Gale, Pastor of the First Unitarian Church to give the invocation. Temporary President Morency then called City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey, to administer the oath of office to the Mayor. Temporary President Morency then called upon City Clerk, Augustine J Toomey, to administer oath of office to theCity Council. Mayor Francis X. Collins, then retired escorted by Councillors Swiniuch, Tighe and Burke. 2. Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: Election of President ORDERED: That the Council proceed to organization for the year 1957 by the electica of a President. Councillor Serafini nominated Councillor Francis. Councillor Tighe moved that nominations be closed. Councillor Francis was then elected by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 vote for Councillor Serafini. Councillor Serafini then moved that the roll call vote be made unanimous. Voted. Temporary President Morency delcares Councillor Francis President for the year 1957, and appoints Councillors Burke and Tighe to escort the President elect to the cha r. I President Francis then thanked the Council on the occasion of his election as President. 3 Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: Notify Mayor of Pres. Elect ORDERED: That a message be sent to His Honor the Mayor, Francis X. Collins that the City Council for the year 1957 has organized by the election of Councillor Stephen i E. Francis as President, and that it respectfully eytends to him an invitation to addre s the members at this session. President Francis then appointed Councillors Morency, Swiniuch, Marquis and Dolan to escort the Mayor from his office to the Council Chamber for his annual address Mayor Francis X. Collins then delivered his address to the Council. 221 Jens 7 1957_ 4. Thank Mayor for address Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the thanks of the City Council be extended to His Honor the Mayor for his able and instructive address and a copy be requested for publication with the municipal documents. President Francis then appointed Councillors Buczko, Moran, Serafini and Davies to escort the Mayor to his office. Rules & Regulations 5• Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the rules and regulations of the City Council for the year 1956 be adopted as the rules and regulations for the year 1957 and that the same be suspended for this meeting. City Documents 6. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on January 8, 1957- ORDERED: That tin Purchasing Agent be authorized and instructed to solicit bids for printing and binding the City Documents of 1956 and execute a contract therefor, th details of preparation and execution of the work to be under the direction and control of the City Clerk. 7 Pocket Manuals Councillor Dolan introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on January 81 1957: ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to prepare and have printed a pocket manual for the use of members of theCity Council and City Officers, the cost of same not to exceed Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00), said sum to be charged to the regular appropriation for the City Council. Temporary Loans 8, Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on January 8, 1957: ORDERED: That the City Treasurer be and hereby is authorized, with the approval 1 . the Mayor and the Committee on Finance, to incur debt from time to time during the c nt financial year beginning January 7, 1957, on temporary loans in anticipation of revenu , !I and to issue therefor the notes of the city, payable within one year from their respec { tive dates. The amount of such notes shall not exceed two million seven hundred fifty ) thousand dollars ($2,750,000.00). Any such notes or portions thereof may be refunded f by the issue of new notes due within one year from the date of the original obligation II Said notes shall not be obligatory unless certified thereon as to genuineness by the National Shawmut Bank of Boston, Massachusetts. Meeting Nights 9, Councillor Moran introduced the following Order which was adopted: i ORDERED: That the regular meetings of the City Council be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at eight o'clock P. M. , and that no meeting of the City I Council, special or regular, except for the drawing of jurors, be called upon a shorter notice f than twenty-four hours. _ 22- January 7, 1957 10. Councillor Morency introduced the following Order which was adopted by a roll Salary of Councillors call vote of 11 Yeas and approvedby the Mayor on January b, 1957: ORDERED: That the compensation of the members of the City Council be and herebT is established as One Thousand ($1)000.00) Dollars per year, payable in weekly installnents. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: U. Refer all matters ORDERED: That all matters referred to the City Council by the City Council to 1957 Government of 1956 and all matters not finally disposed of or in the hands of Committees, be referred to the City Council of 1y57 and to the several Committees usually considering the same. On the motion of Councillor Morency the meeting adjourned at 11:02 A. M. I ATTEST: UGUSTIM" TOOMEY (C C II j '' i 223 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, January 10, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. Councillor Tighe then moved that the Counci have one minute of silence in memory of City Solicitor James J. Bradley. Large Sign 1074. A hearing was held on the application of Melville Shoe d/b/a Thom McAn--201 Essex Street And Edward Ryan appeared in favor for Thom McAn and Councillors Swiniuch and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved. that the permit be granted. Voted. 1076. Keep, store and sell A hearing was held on the application of Jenney Manufacturing, 275 Derby Street to gas. & inflammables keep, store and sell gasoline and inflammables , total amount 13,710 gallons and Bert Larson, representing the Jenney Manufacturing Company, appeared in favor and Councillors Marquis and Tighe were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 12. Appt. of C. Officials The Mayor submitted the following list of various appointments: City Auditor Harold M. Perkins, City Auditor for a term of 1 year beginning February 1, 1957. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. City Collector C. Leo Clapper, City Collector for a term of 1 Year beginning February 10 1957. Councillor Davies moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. City Electrician John J. Barry, Jr. , City Electrician for a term of 1 year beginning February 1, 1957. Councillor Tighe moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's iI appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. City Treasurer Arthur T. Brennan, City Treasurer for a term of 1 year beginning February 1, 1957. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. Purchasing Agent Willaim H. Webb, Purchasing Agent for a term of 1 year beginning February 1, 1957• Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's ' I f appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. Member Brd. of Assrs. A. Jere Turcotte, Member of the Board of Assessors for a term of 3 years beginning February 1, 1957• Councillor Morency moved suspension or the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. Member Brd. of Pub. Amable St. Pierre, Member of the Board of Public Welfare for a term of 3 years beginning { Welfare February 1, 1957. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objec ion. i The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. I Trustee Plummer Farm Arthur P. Sullivan, Trustee of Plummer Farm School for a term of 5 years beginning School February 1, 1957. Councillor Tighe moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. i 'The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. 2 January l0 195_7 Albert J. Ledoux, Member of the Recreation Commission for a term of 5 years beginning Member of Rec. Comm. January 10, 1957• Councillor Marquis moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. Rylance A. Lord, Member of the Board of Health for a term of 3 years beginning the Member of Brd. of first Monday in FebruaryHealth , 1957• Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. ® There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. Edgar W. Nickerson, City Engineer for a term of 1 year beginning March 1, 1957• Councill0ity Engineer Moran moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. Joseph Weed, 164 Loring Avenue, Trustee of Plummer Farm School for a term of 13• 5 years Plummer Farm School beginning February 1, 1957 to fill vacancy created by resignation of John M. Piecewicz. Trustee Councillor Marquis moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. Mayor's appointment confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. The Mayor's appointment of the following as Weighers of Coal & Commodities for 14. terms of 1 year effective January 11, 1957 was received and filed: weighers of Coal and Commodities Canfield D. Brewster, Porter St. , Wenham Harold G. Phillips, 180 Lewis St. , Lynn Henry G. Mallon, 16 Cloutman St. , Salem B. R. Poeton, 11 Nursery St. , Salem The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved 15. Appr. St. Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted i under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on January 11, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) be ani hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the "Street Department" item "Snow and Ice Salaries and Wages. " 16. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved suspen- Appr. Tress. Dept. sion of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on January 11, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meter Parking Meter" account to the "Treasurer's" item "Parking Meters Salaries and Wages" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 17. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Davies moved suspensio i Appr. School Dept. of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on January 11, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900•00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the School Department special item "Out of State Travel." i Marshal Joseph V. McDonough submitted a communication relative to prohibiting 1t3. Prohibit parking on Parking on Essex Street and it was received and filed. Essex St. 225 January 10,. 1957 -- Councillor Marquis was then given unanimous consent to introduce an Order out o order. 19. Service Zone Essex Councillor Marquis then introduced the following Order which was adopted and St. approved by the Mayor on January 11, 1957: ORDERED: That a service zone for the loading and unloading of passenger and Commercial vehicles be established for a trial period of 30 days extending along Essex Street from a point opposite the Easterlyline of Liberty Street in a Westerly direction to the Easterly boundary line of a building #252-254 Essex Street and including the parking meter #234 from 9:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. Monday through Friday and from 9:00 A. M. to 9:00 P. M. on Saturdays and be it further ORDERED: That the parking meters on both the Easterly and Westerly side of Derby Square extending from Essex Street approximately 90 feet in a Southerly direction be reconverted to operate as 12 minute meters for a trial period of 30 days and be it further ORDERED: That the Police Traffic Division properly post the areas with signs. f 20. New Junior High Schoo A communication was received from the School Committee relative to a new site for a Junior High School. Councillor Swiniuch moved that necessary & proper steps be taken to transfer the land. Councillor Marquis moved that the Council sit with the School Committee relative to the matter on January 17, 1957 at 8 P. M. Councillor Marquis then withdrew his motion without objection. Councillor Marquis then moved that the matter be referred to the Council Committee of the Whole to meet on January 17, 1957 at 8 P. M. Voted. Councillor Swiniuch was recorded as opposed. The Council then recessed at 6:52 P. M. and Reconvened at 9:03 P. M. 21. Renumber Bertucci Ave. City Engineer submitted a plan renumbering Bertucci Avenue and Councillor Serafini moved that the plan be adopted. Voted. 22. Standing Comm. for 1957 President Francis submitted the standing Committees for 1957 which was read and I filed. 23. Purchase land on A communication was received from Parker Brothers relative to future purchase of Bridge St. by Parker Bros. in future land where fire house is located on Bridge Street and Councillor Tighe moved that it be referred to the City Solicitor to determine whether or not an option may be given j the building by some future Council. Councillor Tighe withdrew. There was no objection. Councillor Morency moved that the matter be received and filed and that a 1 copy of the letter be sent to the Mayor, Superintendent of Public Property and the Assessors. Voted. 24. Hearing D. P. U. increase A notice was received from theDepartment of Public Utilities of a hearing to be freight rates & charges held on January 29, 1957 at 10 A. M. , Room 166 State House, Boston relative to increase ) f I of freight rates and charges and Councillor Swiniuch. moved that the City Council be recorded as opposed and a representative of the Government appear at the hearing. Councillor Morency moved an amendment that the matter be referred to the Legislative Committee and for them to report to the Council. Voted. Councillor Swiniuch was recorded as opposed. 25. A communication from the Department of Public Helath appointing Dr. Walter G. Appt. 3rd Dr. re: Phi en as the Annuity Pauline Murphy pp 3rd doctor to serve on the board relative to an annuity petition of 10 Pauline Murphy, widow of John C. Murphy and it was received and filed. The Claim of Edith Laren, 11 Linden Street was referred to the Co 26. Committee on Claims. Claim An application was received from Alfred Cantalupo, 102 Mountain Ave. , Revere for 27 Blds. License a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. Taxi Oper. Lic. The following applications for Taxi Operators' licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits: Charles F. Geary, 17 Walter St. 28. Arthur J. LeBlanc, 18 Barr St. 29 Everett F. O'Brien, 104 Essex St. 30. Antonio Santos, Jr. , 7 Bradford St. 31. 2. A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses 3List or' Renewals and Permits. 33- Councillor Moran introduced the following Order which was adopted: Speed up completion of Grade Crossing ORDERED: That a committee of three Councillors, appointed by the President, elimination together with the Mayor, City Engineer and the Agent of the Board of Public Health, meet as soon as may be with the State Commissioner of Public Works and the Farina Brothers to discuss ways and means to speed up the completion of the Norman Street and Mill Hill Grade Crossing elimination project, the time and the place of such meets Lg to be set by the Commissioner of Public Works. The Presidnet then appointed Councillors Moran, Tighe and Serafini as the Committee. 34. Sousing for the Aged Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Housing Authority be requested to take under advisability the si-ce of the former A. A. Lowe School for the building of Homes for the Aged. Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: 35- Housing Units for the ORDERED: That a special Committee of the Whole be appointed for the purpose of Aged resolving the development of housing units for the aged and this committee meet with the Housing Authority members and the Mayor on Thursday, January 17, 1957 at 8:00 P. M in the Council Chamber, also the Council for Aged. President then appointed Councillor Davies to draw 2 Jurors for Salem Superior Jurors Civil Court on January 14, 1957 and the following were drawn: Timothy Healey, 1 Summit Ave. , Printer Anne S. Mahoney, 5 Beach Ave. 22 January 10, 1957___ - Juror The President hen appoin a Counc llor Davies To draw I Juror fOr em Superior Civil Court for February , 1957, and the following name was drawn: Raymond E. Michaud, 3 Hersey St. , Production Planning Analyst on the motion of Councillor Morency the meeting adjourned at 9:37 P. M. ATTEST: 4AUGUr, Y L�?i I ` I I i �I hl i i I I i I i 2A A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, January 24, 1957 at 6 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. Councillor Davies was then given unanimous consent to introduce an Order out of order. 36. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: Garbage B Ramp ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Public Property and the Superintendent of the Health Department be notified to completely stop all work now in progress at the foot of Northey Street on the ramp intended for disposal of City garbage, and be it further ORDERED: That the Council Committee on Health recommend a new site for the location of such a ramp. Vetoed by the Mayor on January 25, 1957• 37. The Mayor's appointment of Weighers of Coal & Commodities for a term of 1 year Weighers of Coal & effective January 25, 1957 was received and filed: Commodities Maurice E. Flynn, 3 Pearl St. , Salem Henry A. Mc'Kenney, ll- Conant St. , Salem Teresa G. Hyde, 11 Conant St. , Salem 38• Councillor Tighe introduced the following Resolution which was adopted by a roll Resolution-James J. r Bradley-City Solicito call vote of 11 Yeas. y On January 9, 1957 God, in His divine wisdom, cut short the career of our City Solicitor, James J. Bradley, a career which I am sure had a tremendous and brilliant future ahead of it, as well as a most inspiring past, and WHEREAS: City Solicitor James J. Bradley had a very full understanding of his duties and responsibilities toward the entire community which mourns his loss, and WHEREAS: James J. Bradley was devoted to his family, a loving father and a devoted husband; was alert to his duties as a public servant and generous with his time and advice and patience to the members of this City Council, and WHEREAS: It is the desire of the Salem City Council to make a public profession of their high regard and esteem for City Solicitor James J. Bradley and to perpetuate his memory, therefore, be it RESOLVED: That the Salem City Council in regular assembly, speaking for this i body and the citizens of Salem formally express their profound sorrow in the loss of our City Solicitor and be it RESOLVED: That the City Council express their sorrow and sympathy to his family, and be it further j RESOLVED: That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the family of the late City Solicitor James J. Bradley and a copy be recorded in the Council Records of the City of Salem in perpetual remembrance of our respect for the person, the life and he character of James J. Bradley. 229 39• commended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved sus- Appr. Int. & Mat. Debt: The following Order was re pension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on January 25, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars ($23,460.00) be appropriated as needed from the "Veterans Housing Fund" in custody of Cilty Treasurer to the following items in the "Interest and Maturing Debt" account to the item "Redemption of General Loans" Nineteen Thousand Dollars ($19,000.00) to the item "Interelst ( General Loans" Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars ($4)460.00) said sums to be a 4 to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 40. Trans. land at rear of The Mayor submitted a communication from the Salem Housing Authority requesting Fort Ave. for Housing for Aged the transfer of land at rear of Fort Avenue for Housing for Elderly Persons and Councillor Davies moved that the Council grant tentative approval to the Salem Housing I Authority for the location of Housing of Elderly Persons off Fort Avenue. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on January 25, 1957• j 41. Appr. Mat. Debt & Inte st The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved suspen- � Sion of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on January 25, 1957: ' I ORDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Sale of City Property North Street Overpass" account to the "Maturing Debt and Interest" item "Redemption of General Loans". This appropriation is made in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 63 of the General Laws. Appr. Treas. 42. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Morency objected l to suspension of the rules and the Order was then referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollar Seventy Two Cents ($2,657.72) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account ` 43. I to the "Treasurer" item Salaries and Wages. Appt. Deputy Collecto A communication was received from the City Collector relative to the appointment of Dennis Mavrogenis as a deputy collector of taxes for a period ending December 31, 195 and it was received and filed. 44. Invitation An invitation was received from the United Polish Organizations to attend installa- tion of officers on January 30, 1957 at 8 P. M. at Sons of Poland Hall, 114 Derby St. I and Councillor Morency moved that the invitation be accepted. Voted. i 45. Intention of doing Councillor Marquis submitted a notice of his intention to do business with the Bus. with City of Salem r -City of Salem during the year 1957 and it was received and filed. I Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims : i 46. Robert F. Ayers, 43 Osgood St. 47. Salvatore Zavaglia, 25 High St. I 4b. Chester Pierce, c/o Boley Motor Sales, Inc. , 142 Canal St. 49. Rose Knowles, 13 Meadow St. 50. Peter H. Moore, 12 Oakmont Rd. , Beverly 51. James Gambale, 162 Paradise Rd. , Swampscott 52. John L. Rizzotti, 106 Federal St. 53• John Hyland, 17 Hemenway Rd. 54. Helen M. Palardy, 15 Read St. 55• Charles Perkins, 153 Washington St. , Peabody 2M --,-- - -_ January 24, 1957 An application was received from the Immaculate Conception C. Y. 0. to hold a 56. Tag Day on April 13, 1957 with May 11, 1957 at a rain date and Councillor Davies Tag Day moved that the permit be granted. Voted. The following applications for Taxi Operators' licenses were referred to the Taxi Oper. Lic. Appl. Committee on Licenses and Permits: Ronald D. Gagne, 10 Park St. Robert F. Blackwell, 25 Ward St. 57- Raymond P. Michaud, 38 Salem St. 59. Frank E. Rowand, 109 Columbus Ave. 6G. Edward H. Blanchard, 38 Fairmount St. Donald H. Curtin, 7 Summer St. 61. George R. Kanze, 7 Linden St. 62. Gerald P. LeBlanc, 13 Mansfield Place, Lynn 63. Edward A. Ouellette, 1 Harbor St. 64" John E. Lawrence, 54 Mason St. 65. Harold E. Tremblay, 75 Flint St. 66. Walter J. La lante 67• P , 56 Ward St.Clifford C. Pooler, 16 Mall St. 6 68. 8. Leonssdo Cittadino, 9 Oliver St. 79. James H. Page, 15 Essex St. 71. A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses 72. and Permits. List of renewals of Certain licenses Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses 73New Licenses & and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Renewals "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS TAXI OPERATORS Armand F. Belleau, 69 Tremont St. Napoleon J. Provost, 216 Lafayette St. Robert Raynes, Bennett Rd. , Marblehead Ernest R. Spinnazzola, 38 Osborne St. David E. Whitehead, 33 Putnam St. PASSENGER AUTO Ernest R. Spinazzola, 38 Osborne St. i NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS Charles G. Geary, 17 Walter St. Antonio J. Santos, Jr. , 7 Bradford St. Everett F. O'Brien, 104 Essex St. } Arthur J. LeBlanc, 18 Barr St. 74. Place signs 1'�11/\ Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by Howard St.Parkiag "j j Lot the Mayor on January 25, 1957: I ORDERED: The Police Department or Street Department be requested to place signs in, the Howard St. parking lot in such a manner as to insure an opening passage in and I i out of that area at all times. 75• Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order and Councillor Davies moved an Increase Sales Tax t amendment that the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole. Voted. ORDERED: That the Salem City Council go on record as being opposed to the proposed 3% Sales Tax. 231. January 24, 1957 76. Tag Day Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: i ORDERED: That the Gallows Hill Community Club be granted permission to hold Is tag day in the City of Salem on June 21 & 22, 1957- Jurors The President then appointed Councillor Burke to draw two ,jurors for Salem ( Superior Civil Court for February 11, 1957 and the following names were drawn: Thaddeus J. Iwanicki, 26,Cross St. , Oiler David J. Hart, 97 Webb St. , Leather Worker on the motion of Councillor Morency the meeting adjourned at 9 :09 P. M. ATTEST: ,AU STINE� OMEY CITY CLM t �, C t 2y January_29, 1957. S ecial Meeting A Special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, January 29, 1957 at 7 P. M. for the purpose of receiving the Veto of the Mayor on the Order relating to the construction of a Garbage disposal ramp at the foot of Northey Street. Absent were President Francis and Councillor Swiniuch. Councillor Morency was then elected. Temporary President. l 77 The City Clerk then read the Veto of the Mayor relative to the Order relating to Veto-Garbage disposal the construction of a ramp for garbage disposal at the foot of Northey Street. ramp-Northey St. Councillor Davies moved that the Veto be received and that the matter be laid 1 over for 7 days before action under the law. On the motion of Councillor Tighe the meeting adjourned at 7:21 P. M. ATTEST: i USTIl J Y CITY � C I i I 23.E -February_ 5,-. 1957 Special Meeting A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, February 5, 1957 at 6:45 P. M. for the purpose of taking action of the Veto of the Mayor of an Order passed by the City Council relative to the location of a garbage dispo- sal ramp at the foot of Northey Street. 36. I Councillor Davies moved: "3ha7L1 this Order be enacted not withstanding the Veto 0 Garbage Disposal ramp Northey St. the Mayor?" Councillor Swiniuch moved that the Mayor's Veto to tabled. Defeated. The Mayor's Veto was then overridden by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Present. j Councillor Davies then moved immediate reconsideration hoping tot to prevail. Defeated Jurors The President then appointed Councillor Swiniuch to draw 2 jurors for Lawrence Superior Court for March 4, 1957 and the following names were drawn: Alfred St. Pierre, 33 Leach St. , Crossing Tender George E. Lapham, 19 Winter Street, Lathe Operator i The President then appointed Councillor Swiniuch to draw three jurors for Salem Superior Court for March 4, 1957 and the following names were drawn: Marcia B. Roberts, 3b Upham St. , Secretary Adam Dcbrozelski, 156 Derby St. , Cafe Proprietor James L. Cashman, 14 Cushing St. , Lamp Worker On the motion of Councillor Morency the meeting adjourned at 7:31 P. M. ATTEST: A S MEY K tl i i I i �I i i I i I 114 I, � 1 i i i I I 224 � ' I February .Ik,. 1957_ A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, February 14, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Councillor Morency. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. Councillor Buczko moved that the Council have a moment of silence in memory of the late City Solicitor James J. Bradley. Gran-ced. The Mayor's appointment of Stephen Zisson to the Salem 78. Housing Authority for the Appt. Salem Housing term ending January 22, 1962 was received. Councillor Buczko moved suspension of the Auth. I rules. Therewas no objection. The mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. 79 The Mayor's appointment of Attorney Alfred A. Dobrosielski, 15 Daniel Street as Appt. City Solicitor City Solicitor as of January 28, 1957 was received and filed. 80. The Mayor's appointment of Attorney James F. Tobin, 117 Mason Street to the Appt. Brd. of Appeal Board of Appeal to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Attorney Alfred A. Dobrosielski was received and Councillor Moran moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. 81. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of Sale of Land 10 yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on February 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sell to Ronald H. Fabiszewski, an Honorably Discharged Veteran of World War 11, of Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, a certain parcel of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required by any public use, at a price of $100.00, said land is situated at the Fort Avenue Veterans Development, so called, and bounded and described as follows : Northerly by Victory Road seventy (70) feet; Easterly by Lot No. 15 one hundred (100) feet; Southerly by Lot No. 11 seventy (70) feet; Westerly by Lot No. 17 one hundred (100) feet; Containing 7,000 sq. ft. of land, all of said measurements being more or less and being Lot No. 16 as shown on plan entitled "House Lot Development, land of the City of Salem, Fort Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts Scale 1 in. : 40 ft. , 1946, Revised December 1948, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer. " And be it further ORDER ID: That any conveyance of title by the City of Salem hereunder shall contain restirctions for the benefit of adjoining lots, shall be in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and shall require the complete construction of dwelling house within ` two years from the date of the deed from the City of Salem as a condition of the conveyance, such dwelling house to consist of either a single family house for occupancy by the grantee and his family coating not less than $6,000.00 or a two family i dwelling house for occupancy by the grantee and his family and one additional family February_-I __;9_57 ----- - --- -- — ---.�.�. — costing not less than $12,000.00 and subject to the building laws, regulations and zoning ordinances of the City of Salem and be it further ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign execute and deliver ,proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this land. G Appr. Contributory 82. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved ` Retirement u suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted der suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on February 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Seventy One Thousand Seven Hundred Five Dollars and irty Cents ($71,705.30) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account as ifollows: to the "Contributory Retirement System" item "Pension Fund" Sixty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Five Dollars and Thirty Cents ($65,705.30); to the"Contributory etirement System: item "Expense" Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00). Appr. Fire Dept. 83• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch objected o suspension of the rules and the following Order was then referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules : ORDERED: That the sum of Nineteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($19,500.00) e and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Fire Department" special item "New Pumper 1000 Gallons." 84. Appr. Water Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Tighe moved suspen- sion of the rules. Councillor Francis objected. The following Order was then referred , to the Committee on Finance under the rules : ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($4,900.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the "Water Department" item Laborers Salaries and Wages. 85 Bond Order Streets The following Order was recemmended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved constructed of Macadam pavement--Appr. Tax Ra suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted for First Passage under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent: j ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand ($146,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of constructing streets of Macadam pavement or other road material approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and for the construction of sidewalks of brick, stone or concrete, and be it further ORDERED: That the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, be authorized I i' Ito borrow the sum of One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand ($125,000.00) Dollars under the provisions of Chapter 44 Section 7, Clause 6 of the General Laws, and to issue bonds or notes therefor, payable in not more than five (5) years for the meeting in part of said � appropriation for the construction of streets of Macadam pavement or other road materiel ! I approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and. for the construction of sidewalks of brick, stone or concrete, and be it further i ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty-one Thousand ($21,000.00) Dollars being the balance of said appropriation be raised and appropriated in the Tax Rate of the current year. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. 86. Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. St. Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on February 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the"Street Department" item "Chapter 90" sub item "Fort Avenue and Essex Street" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 87. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor Install Lumen Mercury Vapor street lights o on February 15, 1957: Essex St. ORDERED: That permission be and hereby is granted the "Electrical Department" to authorize the "Essex County Electric Company" to install twelve (12) 20,000 Lumen Mercury Vapor street lights on Essex Street between Hawthorne Boulevard and Washington Street anId remove the existing ten (10) Lumen incandescent lights. 88. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved suspension Appr. Workmen's Compensation of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on February 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($7,300.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the "Workmen's Compensation" item "Industrial Accidents Settlements. " 89. The Mayor submitted the estimate for the Budget for 1957 in the amount of Estimate of Budget for 1957 j $5,876,171.13 and it was referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. 90. The Mayor's appointment of the following as Constables for the term of 1 year ( Constables effective February 15, 1957 was received and filed: Roland Kiley, 195 North St. John J. Regan, 12 Summer St. Harold F. Pero, 107 Essex St. Edward F. Donovan 2 Riverway Road Edwin W. Pasternak, 7 Linden Ave. Albert J. Duggan, 6 Harrington Ct. Nathaniel J. Gahagan, 5 Friend St. ' James R. Dooley, 40 Highland Ave. 91. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved suspension Appr. Garbage Disposa Ramp of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on February 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($7,550•00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Unclassified" item "Garbage Disposal Ramp. " 237 _February "4 ?257_ -- _._—.._.- -------- _ _ 92. Tne Mayor submitted a request from the City Marshal to keep the name of John J. Keep on payroll beyond 30 day period Zegarowski on the payroll beyond the regular 30 day period and Councillor Burke moved that permission be granted. Voted. i 93• Keep on payroll beyond The Mayor submitted a request from the City Marshal to keep the name of Joseph V. 30 day period Carr on the payroll beyond the regular 30 day period and Councillor Burke moved that permission be granted. Voted. 94.', No parking Essex St. A communication was received from the City Marshal relative to no parking on Essex Street for 30 day period which expired on February 9, 1957 and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Traffic. Voted. 95• Appt. Reserve Officer A notice was received from the City Marshal of his appointments of Ronald L. i L-chaud, 75 Columbus Avenue and Robert E. Flynn, 8 Green Street as permanent Reserve Officers 'land it was received and filed. 96. Invitation An invitation was received from the Knights of Columbus and the Salem Lodge of i 'nai B'rith to attend their annual Brotherhood Meeting on February 19, 1957 at 8 P. M. 11at the Temple Shalom and Councillor Davies moved that the invitation be accepted. Voted 97 Tree planting ceremony A communication was received from the Essex Institute requesting permission to in Common I have a tree planting ceremony in the common to celebrate the bicentennial of Samuel McIntire's birth the weekend of May 4th and 5th and Councillor Davies moved that permission be granted. Voted. Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 98• 'Henry Gonet, 22 Lemon St. , 14 ' I 99. Parker Brothers, Bridge St. 100. Takis Angelopoulos, 2 Loring Ave. 101. John P. Lawlor, 29 Webber Ave. 102. Raymond J. Kozlowski, 49 Barstow St. 103. ,Peter A. Vozzella, 28 Broadway, Malden I' k 104. ''Gerald Herlihy, 8 Derby St. 105. Bond City Treasurer The Bond covering the City Treasurer was referred to theCommittee on Bonds and k returned approved. 106. and Purchasing Agent The Bond covering the Purchasing Agent was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. Sign Bonds d The following Sign Bonds were referred to tneCommittee on Bonds and returned i approved: 107. Salem Kiddie Shop, 169 Essex St. 108. Bee Dee, Inc. , 259 Essex St. fI 109. Pole Locations A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New i England Telephone and Telegraph Company to install 1 pole off Northey Street at property of the Cisy of Salem and a public hearing was ordered for February 28, 1957 at �I 8 P. M. .. 2 J V February 14,_l957___ A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the 110. Essex County Electric Company for pole locations (6) on Ord Street between Bedford Streel Pole Locations and Shillaber Street. Hearing February 28, 1957 at 8 P. M. ill. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company for pole location Pole Locations kon Washington Street near City Hall and Church Street at the corner of Washington Stree and a public hearing was ordered for February 28, 1957 at 8 P. M. Ir�ry� 112. { An application was received 2rom Joseph Zarohian, 115 Highland Avenue to keep Keep store and sell store and sell 7,955 gallons of gasoline and inflammables and a public hearing was gas. & inflammables ordered for February 28, 1957 at 8 P. M. 113. An application was received from the Sun Oil Company, 36 Bridge Street to keep Keep store and sell store and sell 13,100 gallons of gasoline and inflammables and a public hearing was gas. & inflammables ordered for February 26, 1957 at o e. M. 114. An application was received from the Salem Little League to hold a Tag Day on Tag Day May 18, 1957 and Councillor Davies moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 115. An application was received from the Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold poppie Tag Days days on May 24, 1957 and May 25, 1957 and Councillor Burke moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 116. An application was received from David J. Hillard, 378 Winthrop Ave. , Revere for a Bids. License Builder's License and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 117. An application was received from Albert Remsen, 8 Ceder St. , Wenham for a Building Building Wrecker's License Wrecker's License and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. Sign Applications The following Sign Applications were received and hearings were ordered for February 28, 1957 at 8 P. M. Bee Dee, Inc. , 259 Essex St. 118. Louis Finegold, 169 Essex St. 119. Taxi Oper. Lic. The following applications for Taxi Operators' licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and permits: Albert W. Castonguay, 43 Prince St. 120. Raymond D. LeBrun, 27 Porter St. , Danvers 121. 122. A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to tneCommittee on licenses and Renewals of Certain Licenses Permits. 123. Councillor John R. Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on New Licenses & Renew- als Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: _ P.ENEWALS ' TAXI OPERATORS Herbert E. Burton, 23 Federal St. 239 February 14, 1957 TAXI OPERATORS' CONT'D. Herbert G. Giles, 22 Griffin Rd. , Peabody Leonard H. Moreland, 105 North St. Aime L. Pelletier, 50 Aborn St. , Peabody Joseph S. Fournier, 153 Lafayette St. , Marblehead Charles T. Skeffington, 15 L,ynde St. Robert G. Lemelin, 275 Jefferson Ave. William T. Long, 11 Ober St. John D. Lee, 13 Raymond Rd. Ernest L. Keenan, 25 Roslyn St. John N. Perkins, 22 Liberty St. John P. Rafferty, 5 Rowland St. , Marblehead Robert A. Levesque, 42 Hazel St. Arthur G. Roderick, Sr. , 55 Broad St. Arthur G. Roderick, Jr. , 7 West Circle ( Ralph E. Leavitt, 149 Lafayette St. , Marblehead Mervin Pomroy, 59 Rainbow Terrace Norman H. Theriault, 36 Bradstreet, Danvers Edmond M. Doucette, 18 Cross St. Thomas F. Flynn, 23 Jackson St. Hollis Kent, 137 North St. Michael Novak, 41 Ward St. Robert L'Italien, 29 Osgood St. Kenneth Kennedy, 11 Rust St. Leo J. Fortin, 22 Friend St. Warren F. Strout, 4 Randall St. Arthur J. Cimon, 44 Roslyn St. Thomas F. Feeney, 77 Main St. Joseph A. Dunn, 18 A. Clifton Ave. Richard S. McAlpine, 6 Wisteria St. Nathan H. Cook, 53 West Ave. Charles F. Geary, 17 Walter St. Antone J. Tavis, 32 County St. , Peabody Harold J. Currier, 94 Derby St. Raymond L. St. Pierre, 199 Bridge St. Daniel T. Currier, 9 Bayview Ave. , Danvers Leonard F. Carroll, 15 Willow Ave. Kenneth R. Langlois, 18 Rice St. Chester E. James, 14 Highland Ave. Roger P. Cimon, 4 Ames St. NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS TAXI OPERATORS Ronald D. Gagne, 10 Park St. Robert F. Blackwell, 25 Ward St. Raymond P. Michaud, 38 Salem St. Frank E. Rowand, 109 Columbus Ave. Edward H. Blanchard, 38 Fairmount St. 1 Edward A. Ouellette, 1 Harbor St. Donald H. Curtin, 7 Summer St. George R. Kanze, 7 Linden St. Gerald P. LeBlanc, 13 Mansfield Place, Lynn John E. Lawrence, 54 Mason St. Harold E. Tremblay, 75 Flint St. Walter J. Laplante, 56 Ward St. ii Clifford C. Pooler, 16 Mall $t. Leonardo Cittadino, y Oliver St. James H. Page, 15 Essex St. RENEWALS AUTO TRUCKS Arthur G. Roderick, 55 Broad St. Arthur G. Roderick, 200 Washington St. At PASSENGER AUTO Arthur G. Roderick - > 55 Broad St.---- cars Arthur G. Roderick, 200 Washington St.---4 cars" 1 124. 1 Ate. Treasurer's Dept. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on I February 15, 1957: i "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Mayor's appropriation of $2,657.72 be and hereby appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the "Treasurer" li item Salaries and Wages has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this appropriation." 211 February 14,1957 Councillor Moran introduced the following report for the Committee on Public 125. Conditions Bridge St. Health and stated that the Massachusetts Department of Public Works will assume the overpass sewer cost of installing the chlorinate in the sewer in the amount of $12,000.00. Report accepted. Voted. "The Committee on Public Health to whom was referred the tunnel project particular pertaining to the chlorinating the sewer water entering in the North river met with the Commissioner of Department of Public Works, Mayor Franics X. Collins, Dr. John J. Toomey, Health Agent, City Engineer Edgar W. Nickerson, Building Inspector John O'Rourke. Commissioner Carl A. Sheridan agreed the State would assume the cost of $12,000.00 for the Chlorinating. " 126. Ordinance - Service Councillor Marquis introduced the following Ordinance. Councillor Serafini moved Zone Essex St. that the matter be referred to the Committee on Traffic. Defeated. The following Ordinance was then adopted for First Passage by a roll call vote of 7 Yeas, 3 Nays and 1 Absent. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic (Service Zones). Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Article 1, Section 13 is hereby amended by striking out the following four (4) service zones: 1. On the northerly side of Essex Street opposite Liberty Street for a distance of twenty-eight feet as marked by signs. 2. On the northerly side of Essex Street from a point opposite the westerly street line of Liberty Street and extending easterly a distance of ninety feet as marked by signs. 3. On the northerly side of Essex Street from the westerly line of St. Peter Street begii:ning at a point forty feet westerly of such street line and extending in a westerly direction a distance of two hundred four and six-tenths feet as marked by si 4. On the northerly side of Essex Street opposite Central Street for a distance of thirty feet as marked by signs. SECTION 2. Chapter 15, Article 1, Section 13 is hereby further amended by adding the following new zones in alphabetical order: 1. On the northerly side of Essex Street from a point opposite the Easterly side of Liberty Street and extending in a westerly direction a distance of one hundred fifty- Six feet as marked by signs. 2. On the northerly side of Essex Street from the westerly line of St. Peter Street and extending in a westerly direction a distance of five hundred forty-five feet and eight inches as marked by signs. 3. On the northerly side of Essex Street from the westerly line of Washington Street and extending in a westerly direction a distanca of one hundred forty-one feet as marked by signs. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. _ - OWN 241. Investigation on 127. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order. Councillor Swiniuch moved that Grade Crossing elimination it be referred to the Special Committee on Tunnel project. Defeated by a roll call I vote of 4 Yeas, 6 Nays and 1 Absent. The following Order was then adopted: ORDERED: That State Senator Herbert S. Tuckerman be requested to conduct an investigation on a State level on the Norman Street and Mill Street Grade Crossing elimination and be it further ORDERED: That State Senator Tuckerman be notified of this order and that his findings on this investigation be reported to the City Council. 128. Classification - Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted: Barrington report ORDERED: That the Classification and Salary Plan of the City of Salem otherwise knowr as the Barrington Report be placed in the Committee on Finance and the Committee on I Salaries and the Council Committee of the Whole. 129. Tide Gate Overpass Councillor Moran introduced the following Order which was adopted: North St. ORDERED: That the Committee on Public Health of the City Council of the City of Salem I meet with a representative of the Department of Public Health, at a time to be set by their representative, to view a nuisance existing at the Tide Gate at the North Street Overpass at Salem, Mass. 130.1 Ban on parking-Bridge I Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: St. ORDERED: That the Committee on Traffic consider the advisability of presenting an Ordinance to make permanent the ban on parking on Bridge Street at the corner of Northey, Winter and Bridge Streets. I 131. �I Repair surface on Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: bridge on Bridge St. ORDERED: That the Boston and Maine R. R. be requested to repair the surface of the ' bridge on Bridge Street at Webb Street and that the City Clerk notify them of this bequest. Approved by the Mayor on February 15, 1957• 132. Parking Meters Howard Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: St. ORDERED: That the Committee on Traffic look into the advisability of placing parking i meters in the parking lot on Howard Street. 133• Ak Lights-Salem Common Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the City Electrician be requested to prepare a plan by which the Salem Common would be sufficiently lighted and that the cost estimate be forwarded to this J I body. i 134. Hand operated lights Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by I the Mayor on February 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the Traffic division of the Police Department, the engineering depart- ment and the electrical department take all necessar y ry steps to install hand-operated i traffic lights at the junction of Cloutman Street, Jefferson Avenue and Willson Street. February 14,-15 57 Councillor Marquis introduced a letter from the Department of Public Works 135. Water problem- relative to water problems on Loring Avenue regarding the status of the stream Loring Ave. improvement work in that vicinity and it was received and filed. Councillor Buczko introduced the Telegram from the Department of Public Works 136. Drainage project relative to Abbott Street drainage project which stated that the job was being engines d Abbott St. and that construction should be under way some time in April and the matter was receive Iand filed. Councillor Davies introduced the following order which was adopted and approved 137• by the Mayor on February 15, 1957: Stop Sign ORDERED: That a stop sign be placed on Washington Square East at Essex Street for a trial period of 60 days. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by 138. Parking prohibited the Mayor on February 15, 1957: Putnam St. ORDERED: That parking be prohibited on the Easterly side of Putnam Street from Proctor Street to Hanson Street for a trial period of 60 days and the Police Department post the area with proper signs. On the motion of Councillor Marquis the meeting adjourned at 9:47 P. M. ATTEST: GUST C CLERK I AL- �I x, li _February 14.,_ 1957 _ ------- Special Hearin A Special hearing was held before the Mayor and the City Council granted to Pauline Murphy on the Petition for an Annuity in the death of her late husband, John C. Murphy a Police Officer of the City of Salem under Chapter 32, Section 89 of the General Laws as amended, in the Council Chamber on Thursday, February 14, 1957 at I 6:30 P. M. Present were Mayor Francis X. Collins, Councillors Francis, Buczko, Burke, Dolan, Moran and Swiniuch, City Solicitor Alfred A. Dobrosielski and Attorney James F. Tobin counsel for petitioner Pauling Murphy. 1069. City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey then read the Petition of Pauline Murphy, widow Pet. of Pauline Murphy for Annuity of John C. Murphy a former member of the Police Department, for an Annuity which was introduced on December 27, 1956. City Clerk then read the Orders appointing Doctors Francis J. Harrigan, Harry 1081-1082-25 Appt. of Doctors Freedberg, the request for Commissioner of Public Health to appoint the third doctor, and the letter from the Commissioner of Public Health of his appointment of Dr. Walter G. Phippen, 31 Chestnut Street as the third doctor. City Clerk then sworn in all witnesses in the case. I Atty. James F. Tobin then introduced a death record which stated that John C. P Murphy died on June 23, 1937• He further stated that the records of the Police Depart- ment show that Mr. Murphy was born May 12, 1876; appointed Reserve Officer December 2, 1913; appointed Patrolman December 24, 1922 that he was sick from October 31, 1936 to November 29, 1936; on June 12, 13, 14, 15, 1936; on February 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, i 1936 and from April 21, 1937 to the date of his death June 23, 1937• Atty. Tobin then introduced a statement of Marshal McDonough relating to an upset Mr. Murphy had during an arrest of a burglar on Boston Street in August-, 1934• Atty. Tobin further introduced a statement of Marshal McDonough relating to coughing spells and spasms Mr. Murphy had after climbing to the fourth floor at a house on Peabody Street on or about October 31, 1936. Dr. James P. Ryan was then sworn in as a witness. He stated that he had been a physician in Salem for thirty-three years that he had examined and treated Mr. Murphy once in November and once in December, six months previous to his death. He further stated that Mr. Murphy also had another doctor. Atty. Tobin then asked Dr. Ryan what was his diagnosis. Dr. Ryan then stated that Mr. Murphy had "Coronary insufficiency and myocardiac weakness. " Atty. Tobin then asked Dr. Ryan that"assuming that Officer Murphy, whose duties as a police officer compelled him to be out in all kinds of weather and that i 'I the nature of his employment necessitated a certain amount of over-exertion, and taking into consideration the statements submitted in evidence about the incidents of the i I4. breaking and entering and arrest made on August 30, 1934, and his over-exertion when making a duty call at 20 Peabody Street on October 31, 1936, in your opinion could these duties and incidents have been the natural and proximate cause of his death." i 2-44 - February 14, -1957- S ecial Meeti Dr. Pgan stated that they could. Atty. Tobin then stated, "That is all Mr. President." President Francis then asked if there were any more questions. No reply. The hearing then adjourned at 7:10 P. M. ATTEST: AWDSTINE J. CITY QJZRK j y 245 Feb ruqu.23.,_2-957-------- -- - Special Meeting Aspecial meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday, February 25, 1957 at 7 P. M. for the purpose of drawing 2 Jurors for Salem Superior Court. Absent were Councillors Buczko, Morency, Sera£ini, Tighe and Burke. Councillor Marquis was then appointed to draw the Jurors and the following names were drawn: William G. Potter, 3 Cleveland Rd. , Retired ' Anna D. H. Danders, 27 Chestnut St. Proprietor On the motion of Councillor Davies the meeting adjourned at 7:13 P. M. ATTEST: AUGU TINE J. TOOMEY CI �' it i Y i i i 1 I i 24e A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday. February 26, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Councillor Morency was absent. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of th previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. to erect a Large Sign ® A hearing was held on the application of Louis Finegold,A169 Essex Street and 119. JCouncillor Swiniuch was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hears large Sign Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the license be granted. Voted. 18. A hears 59 1La hearing was held on the application of Bee Dee Inc. 2 Essex Street to erect Large Sign a Large Sign and William P. Foley appeared in favor and Councillors Serafini, Burke and !Moran were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor I !Burke moved that the license be granted. Voted. 112. A hearing was held on the application of Joseph Zarohian, 115 Highland Avenue to Keep, store and sell keep, store and sell gas. & inflammables gasoline and inflammables in the amount of 7,955 gallons and Councillors Burke and Serafini were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hears closed. Councillor Burke moved that the application be referred to the Committee on Health. Voted. 113. A hearing was held on the application of Sun Oil Co. , 36 Bridge Street to keep, store Keep, store and sell gas. & inflammables i and sell gasoline and inflammables in the amount of 13, 100 gallons and Fred Knight of Lynnfield Center appeared in favor and Councillor Davies was recorded in favor. There I was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the permit be granted. (Voted. 139 A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Pole Locations ( Company and the Essex County Electric Company for pole locations (6) on Ord Street ( between Bedford Street and Shillaber Street and Fenton Varney of the Essex County ! Electric Company appeared in favor and John A. Heagney, 117 Federal Street appeared in Opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following Order Ibe adopted. Voted. ! ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electri Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, be and the are hereby granted a _,joint location for and:permission ,jointly to maintain poles alrea existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in g_ the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said I ! Companies dated the 6th day of February 1957- All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: i Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- staatially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. No. 5296 247 February 28, 1957 Dated 2-5-57--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of I not less than 20'feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles: Ord Street between Bedford Street and Shillaber Street - 6 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Pole Location 140. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for ole locations on Washington Street and Church Street and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded n favor. There was no opposition. 141. Essex County Electric Company submitted a request to withdraw the petition for Pet. to withdraw. nstallation of 1 pole on Washington Street. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the Company be given leave to ithdraw the petition for pole location on Washington Street as requested. Voted. i ouncillor Moran moved that the petition for Church Street pole location be granted. oted. 142. Pole Location A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for a pole location on Northey Street and the Company requested leave to withdraw. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that permission be given to I withdraw. Voted. 143* Appt. Ins. of Animals The Mayor submitted as a matter of information his appointment of Doctor Arthur E. lager, Veterinarian, 4 Paradise Road as Inspector of Animals for a term of one I year beginning March 1, 1957 and it was received and made a matter of record. 144. Appt. Supt. of Shade The Mayor's appointment of Frank P. Ryan as Superintendent of Shade Tree and Tree & Moth Suppression Dept. Moth Suppression Department was received and Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. The Mayor's appointment was then confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas I 1 and 1 Absent. 145. i Appr. St. Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was received. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then i adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 1, 1957: I ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Sixty Dollars ($260.00) be and hereby is j I appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the "Street Department" item "Employee 1 Salary 1955-1956 during active Naval Reserve Duty. " I Februar 28zr��T __1257___--- The Mayor submitted the 1957 Budget in the amount of $5,676,171.13 and it was 146. referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. Estimate of 1957 Budget A notice was received from the Board of Assessors of the appointment of 147. Appt. Brd. of � Assessors Max J. Kowalski as Chairman for the year beginning Monday, March 4, 1957, Mr. Francis T. Parker was elected Secretary for the same period and Mr. A. Jere Turcotte as the third member of the Board and it was received and filed. 148. i A communication was received from the School Department relative to an Act Act. authorizing City of Salem to authorizing the City of Salem to use certain Park Land for School Purposes and I use Park Land for Councillor Davies moved that the Council go on record as giving tentative authorization School Purposes and the President of the Senate be so notified. Voted. 149. A notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities of a hearing to be Change in Train held on March 28, 1957 at 10 A. M. relating to the discontinuance of certain trains Schedules and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the Council be recorded as opposed and the City Solicitor appear at the hearing in opposition. Voted. 150. A notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities of a hearing to be Change in Train Schedules held on March 19, 1957 at 10 A. M. relating to the discontinuance of certain trains and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the Council be recorded as opposed and the City Solicitor appear at the hearing in opposition. Voted. Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Ida A. Salloway, 41 Dexter St. , Peabody 151. Josephine Arrigo, 1 Paradise Rd. 152. Eileen Boulier, 7 Cedar St. Ct. 153• Daniel Mitsopoulos, 29 Fulton St. , Peabody 154. i 155• A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company for a pole Pole Location location on Washington Street and a public hearing was ordered for March 14, 1957 at 8 P. M. 156. An application was received from the Old Age to Hold Tag Days on June 14, 1957 Tag Days and June 15, 1957 and Councillor Tighe moved that the permit be granted. Voted. for a Builder's Licen e157- An application was received from Narcisse A. Talbot, 25 Horton StreetA and Blds. Lic. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 158. An application was received from Harriet A. James to erect a small sign at 53A Small Sign Washington Street and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted. Voted. � Taxi Operators The following applications for Taxi Operators' Licenses were referred to the g� Committee on Licenses and Permits. i Joseph P. Szybiak, 11 Becket St. 159- Wilfred J. Masse, 10 Linden St. 16o. A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses Al. Renewals of Certain and Permits. Licenses 249 February 28, 1957 162. report for the Committee on Licenses New Licenses & Renewal Councillor Serafini introduced the following re p and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSES TAXI_ OPERATE Albert W. Castonguay, 43 Prince St. , Salem Raymond D. LeBru% 27 Porter St. , Danvers RENEW LICENSES TAXI_ Albert Lussier, 139 North St. Ronald J. Jalbert, 140 Bridge St. Carl Leppanen, 17 Summit Terrace, Peabody George C. Feeney, Sr. , 89 Aborn St. , Peabody Thomas Gifford, 17 Emerton St. , Salem Gerard J. Denis, 20 Planter St. Leo J. Chaput, 102 Leach St. Thomas J. Healey, 29 Cross St. George J. Healey, 89 Sumner Rd. Frank R. Freeman, 83 Lynn St. , Peabody John W. Corbin, 20 Ord St. Charles T. Dolan, 65 Leach St. Stephen A. George, 3 Cabot St. John J. Cauley, 24 Beck£ord St. , Beverly Walter M. Konopka, 156 Boston St. Leon A. Mercer, 1 Collins St. , Danvers r PASSENGER AUTO Thomas Gifford, 18 Washington Sq. , (2) Irving Taxi Inc. , 24 Federal St. , (20) Stephen George, 131z Washington St. , (1) Stephen George, 1312 Washington St. , (1) Stephen George, 189 Fort Ave. , (1) TAXI STANDS Thomas Gifford, 18 Washington St. (2) Irving Taxi Inc. , 24 Federal St. , (2) Irving Taxi Inc. , 66 Washington St. (1) i Irving Taxi Inc. , 49 Washington St. , (1) Stephen George, 189 Fort Ave. , (1) Stephen George, 1312 Washington St. (1) 163 A r. Water Dept. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance PP and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor I' on February 29, 1957- q iT „ appropriation of D The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Mayor's app p $4,900.00 from the "Revenue" account to the "Water Department" item Laborers Salaries �6 and Wages has considered said matter and would recommend approval of this matter. " 85 Bond Order- Construct The matter of Second Passage of a Bond Order which was introduced on February icon of Streets-& sidewalks 14, 1957 in the amount of $146,000.00 for the construction of Streets and Sidewalks was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on February 29, I 1957. 1I I February 28, 1957 The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on February � 126 14, 1957 was then taken up which established service zones on Essex Street. Councillor Zoneinance Service Marquis moved that the matter be laid on the table. Voted. Councillor Burke introduce d the following Order which was adopted: 164. Discuss Barrington ®J ORDERED: That the City Council hold a conference on Wednesday, March 6, Report 1957 at 7:00 P. M. to discuss the Barrington report and that an invitation be extended to the Mayor to attend. Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: 165. P Make increases ORDERED: That whatever agreement is reached between the Mayor and the City retroactive Council on the Barrington Survey it be made retroactive to January 1, 1957 if leagally possible. 166. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: Board of ap peal � ORDERED: That a board of appeal be set u to hear Barrington Report 1 P any and all objections on the part of any City employees to the Barrington survey Report. This board to consist of five members of the Council to be appointed by the President of the Council. Committee appointed: Councillors Davies, Chairman; Dolan, Serafini, Burke and Marquis. Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: 167. ORDERED: That the President appoint a special committee of 5 including the Incinerator President to investigate the possibility of constructing a regional incinerator in conj ction with surrounding Cities and Towns. Committee appointed: Councillors Serafini, Burke, Tighe, Davies and President i Francis. 168. Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Sale of Land by the Mayor on March 1, 1957: Winter Island ORDERED: That the Mayor be given authority to sell two City owned parcels of land located on Winter Island and numbered lot 12 and 13. 169. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Hearing - Tunnel iProject ORDERED: That a Public hearing be held on Wednesday, March 6, 1957 at 8:00 P. M. in the Salem City Council Chambers relative to the Margin St. and Mill St. Railroad Crossing elimination project and be it further ORDERED: That the State Commissioner of Public Works, State Senator Herbert S. Tuckerman and Members of the House of Representative who represent this district, I State Resident Engineer John Lundberg, The Salem Chamber of Commerce, be notified immediately of said hearing and request their presence at this hearing. Councillor Bruke moved an amendment that Farina Brothers be also invited. Councillor Swiniuch was recorded as opposed. Voted. i i February 28, 1957 170 Ne Qualified engineer for tunnel project Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted. Presented to the Mayor for approval on February 29, 1957 and returned unsigned. ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to engage the services of a qualified engineer to act in the interest of the City of Salem in following the progress of the construction of the tunnel project and serve as liaison man between the City , the P State and the Contractor. 171. Deepen creek at Pickmay, Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Park ORDERED: That the City Engineer give an estimate as to the cost of deepening a body of water known as tle creek located at Pickman Park. Said approximate cost to be reported at the next Council meeting. Policewoman for 172. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was defeated. Voted. School Traffic Duty ORDERED: That the Council President be requested to appoint a Committee of three to study the advisability of Policewomen for School Traffic Duty. Sprinklers-Nursing 173. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: Homes ORDERED: That the Chief of the Salem Fire Department make a survey and report his findings and recommendations to the City Council relative to the need of a City ordinance which would require the owners and or operators of Nursing Homes in the City of Salem to install appropriate sprinkler systems in the basements or cellars of buildings used as Nursing Homes. 174. Lease-Pickman Park Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the City Solicitor be requested to draw & prepare a lease pertaininj to land offered by Sylvania Inc. to the City of Salem for use in expanding playground facilities at Pickman Park. r Said lease to be available at our next regular meeting. 175• A Resolution-Postal Councillor Serafini introduced the following Resolution which was adopted: Employees increase WHEREAS, the appropriating authorities in the Congress of the United States have indicated an intention to cut budgetary estimates necessary for the efficient operation of the Post Office Department, and i WHEREAS, the employees of the Post Office Department are seeking an increase in their wage schedules to enable them to receive additional compensation which will be adequate to support themselves and their families; B Now therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Salem City Council, in regular session assembled on i 6 this 28th dayof February, y g pp mp ry, 1957 hereby records itself as being opposed to the Conte la ed cuts in the Post Office appropriation and in favor of the increase in compensation requested by the representatives of the Postal Employees, specifically in Senate Bill S-27 and House of Representatives Bill HR 2474, and be it further l ORDERED: that copies of this resolution be sent to the United States Senators i from Massachusetts and the member of the United States House of Representatives February 28, 1957 i representing Salem in Congress. On the motion of Councillor Burke the meeting adjourned at 10 P. M. ATTEST: 11 m GUST TOOME CI I i 5 S ti i kg- i 253 I-larch 7, 1957 - - Special Meting A Special Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, NI March 7, 1957 at 5:50 P. M. for the purpose of drawing Jurors. Absent were Councillors Morency and Serafini. Councillor Moran was then appointed to draw two Jurors for Salem Superior Civil Court for April , 1957 and the following names were drawn: Theodore Solovicos, 43 St. Peter St., Candy Maker Yvonne Michaud, 253 Loring Ave. , Secretary Councillor Moran was then appointed to draw three Jurors for Lawrence Superior Civil Court for April 1, 1957 and the following names were drawn: Frank Dumeracki, 11 Herbert St. , Machinist i Cornelius P. Buckley, 38 Dunlap St. , Retired Zygmunt T. Kauczewski, 19 Becket St. , Leather Worker fl 0n the motion of Councillor Burke the meeting adjourned at 8:10 P. M. ATTEST: AU T00 C 1 i I 1 � I i Not ^ Y. 2V = March 14, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, March 14, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 176. p hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for a pole Pole location location on Washington Street at City Hall and Councillors Swiniuch and Moran were recorded in favor and Mr. Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Tighe moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, togethe with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 21st day of February, 1957. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Pole Location in Washington Street at City Hall, Salem, Mass. No. SAL-74 Dated 2/21/57--filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by Essex County Electric Company - Wires and fixtures necessary for the il. conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height ' of not less than 18 feet from the ground. P i The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: 4, Washington Street at City Hall Install One (1) Pole 1 (This pole is necessary for street lighting of Washington Street during construction of Tunnel). 177. The Mayor submitted a Veto relative to the employing of a qualified engineer Veto-Re: engineer for a tunnel project to act in the interest of the City in following the progress of the construction of the tunnel project. No action for 7 days under the law. Councillor Tighe moved that the ,.. ® City Clerk send a copy of the Veto to the Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor submitted a Veto relative to making the Barrington Report retroac- 178. Veto-Re: making Barring- tive to January 1, 1957. No action for 7 days under the law. ton report retroactive o Jan. 1, 1957. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to a Board of Appeal to hear 179• Board of Appeal re: ;any objections to the Barrington Report and it was received and filed. Barrington Report i 180. The Mayor's appointment of the following as Constables for a term of 1 year effec- Constables hive March 15, 1957 was received and filed: (Andrew Bye, 318 Essex St. Armand E. Berube, Vezina F. Morency, 10 Dow St. 6 Ward St. 255 March.14, 1957 181. Trans. Cemetery Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved that it be adopted. Voted. The following order was then adopted and approved by the I Mayor on March 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($220.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Estimated Receipts" account to the "Cemetery Sale of Vaults" account said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 182. Appr. Workmen's Comp. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved suspen- sion of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted unde suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the"Workmen's Compensation" item "Industries Accident Settlements: said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 183. Appr. Workmen's Comp. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Six Dollars Sixty Seven Cents ($236.67) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to thQ "Workmen's " "Unpaid ills of 1 Five Following items in the Workmen s Compensation accountB 955 i Dollars ($5.00) "Unpaid Bills of 1956 Two Hundred Thirty One Dollars Sixty Seven Cents ($231.67). " 184. Appt. Brd. of Reg. The Mayor submitted his appointment of J. Octave Thibault as Registrar of Voters for the term expiring April 1, 1960. Councillor Tighe moved suspension of the rules. The Mayor's appointment was then confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. 185. Appr. Municipal Parki The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved Areas suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) be and hereby is I appropriated from the "Parking . Meter Park-O-Meter" account to the "Municipal Parking Areas" item "Lighting Municipal Parking Areas" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 186 Appr. Rev. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Davies moved that 1. it be referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. Voted. ORDERED: That the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) be and hereby is I appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the "Reserve" account. 187. Accept. Chap. 31 Sec. The Mayor submitted a letter from the Chairman of the Board of Public Welfare, 7E of the General Laws John C. Whiting, recommending the acceptance of Section '47E, Chapter 31 of the General, Laws PWtaining to the "Welfare Compensation Plan," together with the adoption of a Ift"I"wMINA moo 25 __.___-_--------.__.-------_____-- _._-March 14, _'95 thirty-five hour work week and they were adopted by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on March 15, 1957• ld8. The Mayor submitted as an item of information his reappointment of Patrick Appt. Veterans' Agent J. Cleary as Veterans' Agent for a term of 1 year effective April 1, 1957 and it was received and filed. 189. The Mayor submitted the following Ordinance relative to Compensation for Ordinance-Comp. City Employees as per City Employees based on the Barrington Report recommendations and Councillor Tighe Barrington Report moved that it be adopted for First Passage. The following Ordinance was then adopted for First Passage by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Classification and Salary Schedules of Certain City Employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances of 1929, as amended is hereby further amended by striking out said Section 1 and Section 2, and inserting in place thereof the following new Sections: SECTION 1. CLASSIFICATION. The Classification of positions of employees in the service of the City, (excluding employees of the Welfare Department and the School Department), int Job Groups shall be, and is hereby established as follows: JOB GROUP I Cleaner ;i Utility Main JOB GROUP II Laundress JOB GROUP III Recreational Leader (General) Attendant Nurse i JOB GROUP IV Lifeguard Library Assistant (Cataloging) Library Assistant (Circulation) Clerk & Typist JOB GROUP V Senior Clerk & Typist Supervisor of Recreational Handicraft I Matron (Police) _ JOB GROUP VI 1 'Supervisor of Swimming jSupervisor of Playground Arts and Crafts (Supervisor of Dancing and Dramatics ' Supervisor of Recreational Athletics Attendant, Golf Course (Dog Constable ; Constable, Peabody Museum 'Laborer Drawtender 'Stock & Equipment Recordkeeper Watchman i JOB GROUP VII !Caretaker (Assistant Registrar Children's Librarian Branch Librarian (Assistant Cataloger : 557 March 14: JOB GROUP VII CONT'D. Chauffeur Lijt Truck) Emergencyy Water Principal,Cler Junior Building Custodian Cook JOB GROUP VIII Welder-Labroer Skilled Laborer Laborer-Ashes Laborer-Garbage Chauffeur (Heavy Truck) Junior Engineering Aid Secretary Superintendent of Scales Senior Building Custodian Deputy Sealer Registered Nurse JOB GROUP IX Timekeeper Painter Mason i Meter Installer Meter Repairman Meter Reader-Water Inspector Carpenter Helper Circulation Librarian Reference Librarian Cataloger Recreational Supervisor (General) *Steam Fireman JOB GROUP X Assistant Agent (Veterans' Service) Head Clerk (Police Department) (Fire Department) Climber Gardener Arborist Operator Electric Water Pumping Station Operator First Deputy City Collector Assistant City Treasurer Storekeeper II Public Health Nurse j{ Working Foreman (Park) IIWorking Foreman (Water) Working Foreman (Street) Working Foreman (Police Traffic) Working Foreman (Health) Working Foreman (Cemetery) Assistant City Clerk JOB GROUP XI Assistant Librarian 'I Gardener, General Operator General Patrolman ( Lineman it Firefighter City Messenger Senior Engineering Aid Sealer JOB GROUP XII Mechanic Foreman Climber Maintenance Foreman Milk & Sanitary Inspector Plumbing & Sanita ry Inspector Patrolman-Fireman Technician Patrolman - Parking Meters Special Officer Investigator 14. 1957 JOB GROUP XIII " Sergeant (Police) Master Mechanic Superintendent, City Hospital Lieutenant (Fire) Assessors, Member Working Foreman (Mechanic) IPA General Foreman (Street and Sewer) General Foreman (Water) General Foreman (Health) General Foreman (Cemetery) JOB GROUP XIV Assessor C irman Captain Oiree Executive Secretary Lieutenant Police Junior Civil Engineer Head Electric Water Pumping Station Operator JOB GROUP XV Assistant Civil Engineer Water Registrar Captain (Police) Deputy Fire Chief Treasurer City Collector Agent (Veterans' Services) Agent (Purchasing) Director, Civil Defense Superintendent of Recreation Department JOB GROUP XVI City Clerk 4i City Solicitor Superintendent, Central Motor Equipment *Superintendent, Water Department _ .Superintendent, Public Buildings and Inspector of Public Buildings Superintendent, Parks, Shade Tree Moth Control City Electrician City Auditor j Head Librarian i 3 ' a JOB GROUP XVII JOB GROUP XVIII Agent, Health Department Superintendent of Streets & Sewers JOB GROUP XIX City Marshall Chief ( Fire) JOB GROUP XX City Engineer SECTION 2. SALARY SCHEDULE. - The Compensation to be allowed and paid on a weekly basis to the individuals in the Job Groups specified in Section 1 shall be as follows: JOB GROUP MINIMUM STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 MAXIMUM I 3 .o0 39.75 1.50 43.25 5.00 II 39.75 41.75 43.75 45.75 47.75 III 43.00 45.25 47.50 49.75 52.00 IV 47.25 49.50 51.75 54.00 56.25 V 51.25 53.75 56.25 58.75 61.25 VI 56.00 58.75 61.50 64.25, 67.00 VII 59.50 62.50 65.50 68.50 71.50 VIII 63.25 66.25 69.25 72.25 75.25 Ix 66.25 69.50 72.75 76.00 79.25 ; x 70.00 73.50 7777 00 80.50 84.00 xi 74.00 77.75 81.50 85.25 89.00 XII 78.50 82.25 86.00 89.75 93.50 XIII 82.50 86.50 90.50 94.50 98.50 xIv 86.75 91.00 95.25 100.00 lo4.25 xv 91.25 95.75 100.25 lo4.75 109.25 XVI 96.00 100.75 105.50 110.25 115.00 XVII 101.50 106.50 1111.50 16.50 1211.50 XVIII u� i7: 0o 12138.50 11 0 9 400 xx 118.00 123.75 129.50 135.25 141.00 2-9 March 14, 1957 SECTION 3. IMPLEMENTATION. The salary of each employee shall be adjusted to the step n the appropriate jobgroup salary range for his position which is nearer to and greater than his present salary. (s ) In cases where this adjustment would amount to less than one half of an increment step in the job group salary range for his position, the salary will be advanced an additional increment step. (b) Any employee not reaching Step 3 in Section 2 by this adjustment shall automa- tically be placed therein as of the date this ordinance takes effect. (c) On the first day of each calendar year thereafter, each employee shall be given a one step increment increase until the maximum salary for his position has been reached. (d) Each new employee after the date this ordinance takes effect, shall start at the minimum salary in his particular Job Group Classification and on each anniversary o his employment shall receive a one step increment increase until the maximum salary for his position has been reached. (e) It may sometimes be necessary to recruit and hire employees at a salary rate above the minimum for the class. This necessity may arise from such causes as a shortage of personnel in a certain field which forces the recruiting rate for that field upward. Under such circumstances recruiting at a rate above the minimum of a I salary range may be necessary. . Exceptions made under these circumstances shall not be allowed to continue if conditions change and it becomes possible to hire at the range minimum. (f) An employee, who is promoted into a higher job group, shall receive the salary just above and nearer to his present salary. SECTION 4. FULL YEAR PART TIME POSITIONS. - The classification of full year part time employees and their salary schedule shall be and are hereby established as follows: Minimum 2nd Step 3rd Step 4th Step Maximum Physician 48.00 50.50 53.00 55.50 58.00 Dentist 48.00 50.50 53.00 55.50 58.00 'i Animal Inspector $400.00 per year Reserve Patrolman $14.00 per day (a) Section 3 shall apply to this section, where applicable. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. - The salaries and wages, position titles and classificati n plan established under the authority of this ordinance shall become effective the first day of April 1957• { SECTION 6. ADOPTION, ETC. - The adoption of this ordinance will not reduce the salary i or wage of any officer or employee of the City of Salem, nor anything relating to city officials or employees shall be construed in such manner as to be in conflict with the civil service rules. SECTION 7. REVIEW. - The Mayor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the City Council, a Board of Review, consisting of five members, who shall hear complaints concerning initial group placement, and who shall make recommendations to the Council I and the Mayor. a453.—�.�---- -----... ,-- SECTION 8. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 190. A communication was received from the City Engineer relative to the cost of Surface drain installing a surface drain on Hazel Street and it was received and filed. Hazel St. Councillor Marquis was then given unanimous consent to introduce an Order out of order. 190A. Councillor Marquis then introduced the following Order which was adopted and Appr. for surface approved by the Mayor on March 15, 1957• drain ORDER ID: That his honor the Mayor be requested to appropriate $1,800.00 for the surface drain West side of Hazel Street as reported to the City Council by the City Engineer. A communication was received from the City Engineer relative to the deepening of 191. Creek-deepening of a creek at Pickman Park and it was received and filed. located at Pickman Park Councillor Marquis was then given unanimous consent to introduce an Order out of order. 191A. Councillor Marquis then introduced the following Order which was adopted and Appr. $10,000.00 presented to the Mayor for approval on March 15, 957 1 deepening creek and returned unsigned on March 22, 1957• ORDERED: Request this his honor the Mayor appropriate $10,000.00 for the improvement of the Creek at Pickman Park, as reported to the City Council by the City Engineer. 192. A copy of Chapter 148 of the Acts of 1957 entitled An Act authorizing the Chap. 148 Acts of 1957 City of Salem to use certain park land for School purposes. relating to land at Ledge Hill Park, was received and was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on March 15, 1957• 193 A communication from Senator John F. Kennedy relative to the Resolution adopted Increase in salaries for Postal Employees by the City Council relating to increase in salaries for Postal Employees was received and filed. 194. Ira A communication from Congressman William H. Bates relative to the Resolution Increase in salaries for Postal Employees adopted by the City Council relating to increase of salaries for Postal Employees was received and filed. 195• A notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities of hearings to Hearing D. P. U. change in rates of be held on various dates relative to change in rates of various light companies and various light companie Councillor Morency moved that the Legislative Committee appear at the hearing represent ag the City of Salem's interest. �I I 261. March.14J.. 196 A communication was received from the Boston and Maine Railroad relative to Repair surface of the f the bridge on Bridge Street at Webb Street and Councillor bridge on BridgeSt. the repairing of the surface o at Webb St. Davies moved that the matter be referred to the City Engineer and the Superintendent of Streets and the Committee on Public Works to look into this matter. Voted. Tree Planting-Common 197 A communication was received from the Essex Institute requesting a change in date for the tree planting on the Common relating to McIntire Bicentennial from May 4th and 5th to May llth and 12th and Councillor Davies moved granted. Voted. Tag Day 198 An application was received from the Salem Pony League to hold a Tag Day on June 81 1957 and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. Pole Location & 199 A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Removal the Essex County Electric Company to remove 1 pole and locate 1 pole on Grove Street and a public hearing was ordered for March 28, 1957 at 8 P. M. Pole locations and 200 A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company for pole locations Removals � and removals on Highland Avenue and a public hearing was ordered for March 28, 1957 at i. 8 P. M. 201 Tag Days An application was received from the American Legion Auxiliary to hold Tag Days on June June 27, 1957 and June 2d, 1957 and Councillor Dolan moved that the permit be granted. Voted. Tag Days 202 An application was received from the Falcon Children's Camp hold tag days on July 19, 1957 and July 20, 1957 and Councillor Morency moved granted. Voted. Blds. Lie. 203 An application was received from Howard K. Mac Charles, 10 Plymouth Street for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. 2G4. Drain Layer's Lie. An application was received from P. F. Gallo & Sons Inc. , 681 Humphrey Street III Swampscott, Mass. for a Drain Layer's License and it was referred to the Special i ! I Committee on Drain layers. large Signs The following applications for Large Stationary Signs were received and hearings were ordered for March 28, 1957 at 8 P. M. 205. Brown's Bakery, 149z North St. ®. 206. Salem Card Shop Inc. , 159 Washington St. 207. Ted Cole, 30 Central St. i 1 Sign Bonds The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned jl approved. i 208. Ted Cole, 3) Central St. 209. Brown's Foci Shoppe Inc. , 1492 North St. Drain Layer's Bond i 210. The Drain Layer's Bond of P. F. Gallo & Sons, Inc. , Swampscott, Mass. was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. _ -- — --- -..__..__Marchwl4„ 1 _ -----The following Claims were referred to the;. Committee on Claims: Claim Mary E. Burns, 11 Belleview Ave. 211. Marcia A. Crean, 163 North St. John E. Dq�rd� _40 u 212• Margaret emery, dF�om�o t 213. Lawrence S. Draper, 28 Aberdeen Ave. , Peabody 214. Mrs. E. W. Hazard, 7 Concord Terrace, Beverly 215' 216. 217. A list or renewals of Auctioneers' Licenses was received and Councillor Renewal Auctioneers' Marquis moved that the licenses be granted. Voted. Licenses A renewal of a Pedler's License of Joe Sipel, 69 Endicott Street was 218 Pedler's License referred to the Board of Control. Renewal A list of renewals of Taxi Operators' Licenses was referred to the 219. Taxi Operators Lie. Committee on Licenses and Permits. _ Renewals Councillor Serafini introduced the followi 220. ng report for the Committee on New Licenses and Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Permits "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of ranting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the follo wiag be granted: NEW LICENSES AXI OPERATORS Szybiak, Joseph P. , 11 Becket St. Massey, Wilfred J. , 10 Linden St. TAXI OPERATORS RENEWALS Mario J. Cornacchio, 8 Glendale St. Arthur R. Johnson, 32 Dunlap St. Oliver R. Stiles, 46 Pleasant St. , Beverly Councillor Dolan introduced the following report for the Co 221. mmittee on Firearms prohibited within City limits - Ordinances and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. shooting of "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of shooting and using of fire arms in the City has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Ordinance be adopted: 222. The following Ordinance was then adopted for First Passage: Ordinance-Prohibiting shooting of firearms In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. within the City limits An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to offenses-miscellaneous. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 16 of the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass., 1952 is hereby amended b riding after Section 4 in said Chapter the following new sections. SECTION 4A. No person shall, except as authorized or required by law, fire or discharge any pistol or rifle in the City of Salem; but the provisions of this section shall not a ly o the Marshal or other Police Officers in the performance of their duties, nor to the u e f such weapons at any military exercise or at an established rifle range, or in the lawful defense of the person, family, or property of any citizen, nor to the rights and i privileges of an owner or lessee of land as set forth in Chapter 131 of the General Laws; or apply to the shooting of migratory game over the waters within police jurisdiction 263 March 14, 1957 of the City of Salem. Whoever violates the provisions.of this section shall be punished by a fine not exceeding twenty ($20.00) dollars for each offense. SECTION 4B. This ordinance shall take effect as provided in the City charter. 126 Councillor Marquis moved that the Ordinance prohibiting parking on Essex Street, Ordinance - service zones Essex St. whereby Service Zones were established along Essex Street, be taken from the table. The ordinance was then taken from the table. The matter of Second Passage was then taken up. Councillor Morency moved that matter be referred back to the Committee on Traffic. Voted. Restore meters on 223 Councillor Morency then introduced the following Order which was adopted. Presented Essex Street to the Mayor for approval on March 15, 1957 and returned unsigned: ORDERED: That the Police Department take immediate steps to restore the parking meters removed for the temporary parking ban on Essex Street so that parking on Essex Street shall be resumed as soon as possible in accordance with the ordinance now in force and effect. 224. Eliminate-obscene or Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted. Presented to th immoral moving pictures etc. Mayor for approval on March 15, 1957 and returned unsigned: ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to appoint a Committee representing the public, parents, clergy, magazine distributors and the motion picture exhibitors to study and make recommendations with regard to undesirable and orobbeene or immoral moving pictures, magazines or comic books and the like being shown or exhibited in the i City of Salem with a view of taking steps within the law to stop or eliminate this type of objectionable activity. 225. Install Meters Councillor Sera£ini introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on March 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the Traffic Division of the Police Department install meters on the Northerly side of Norman Street from #10 Norman Street to #24 Norman Street. 226. Favorable report from Councillor Buczko introduced the following favorable report from the Doctors on the Doctors re: annuity Pauline Murphy Panel relative to the Annuity Petition of Pauline C. Murphy, widow of John C. Murphy a former member of the Police Department of the City of Salem and it was received and filed: "City Treasurer" Salem, Massachusetts This is to certify that the undersigned three appointed physicians do unanimously 4 agree that the late John C. Murphy, a member of the Police Department of the City of J Salem died of Chronic NiyocarditiB Coronary Thrombosis. i We further certify that the late John C. Murphy died from a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment as a member of the Salem Police Department, and while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duties as a I ' Patrolman. sl Walter G. Phippen, M. D. Chairman Francis J. Harrigan, M. D. Harry Freedburg, M. D. " March 14+ 1957 Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved 227. Opinion of Mayor and by the Mayor on March 15, 1957: C. Council re: Annuity of Pauline ORDERED: That it is the opinion of the Mayor and the City Council of the City Murphy of Salem, that John C. Murphy, a member of the Police Department of the City of Salem died on June 23, 1937 as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar i to his employment, while in the performance of his duties. 228. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted by a roll Annuity Pension call vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Absent and approved by the Mayor on March 15, 1957: ORDERED: That in accordance with the provisions of Section 89A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, as amended, and in accordance with the certification of the Board of Physicians as provided by law, an annuity in the sum of $1,500.00 be paid to Pauline Murphy, the widow of John C. Murphy who was a member of the Salem Police Department and who died on June 23, 1937 as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty, so long as she remains unmarried to be computed and payable in the manner and at the . times heretofore established with respect to annuities and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. On the motion of Councillor Marquis the meeting adjourned at 10:35 P. M. ATTEST: C� / t� ` �� ` UGUSTII Ci±Y CLERK i 1 I i i j } 265 ---- March 19,--1957 Special Mee i A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday March 19, 1957 at 7:30 P. M. for the purpose of drawing Jurors for Superior Civil Court in Newburyport on April 15, 1957. Councillor Francis was absent. Councillor Swiniuch nominated Councillor Davies to act as Temporary President. Councillor Davies was then elected Temporary President. Temporary President Davies then appointed Councillor Dolan to draw 2 Jurors and the following were drawn to serve at Superior Civil Court in Newburyport on April 15, 1957 Jurors Edward W. Osgood, 27 Essex Street, Bus Driver Arthur Barnard, 384 Essex Street, Engineer. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 8:52 P. M. ATTEST: ( TOOMEY CITY CLERK i r i ' i I i I i i 268 ...March 28, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, March 28, 1957 at b P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. Councillor Tighe moved that consent be given to proceed to Committee Reports. Councillor Morency objected. 229. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for Pole Location pole locations and removals on Highland Avenue and Councillor Swiniuch and Moran were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the publi way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the lst day of March, 1957. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set substan- tially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--10 Pole Locations in Highland Ave. , a t Salem No. SAL-75 Dated 3/l/57-- filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: i Highland Avenue - Between Jackson Street and Colby Street II Install Ten (10) Poles Remove Four (4) Poles 0. C/ 23 P A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Pole Location ' Company and the Essex County Electric Company for 1pole location and 1 pole removal t f � on Grove Street and Councillor Morency was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. + r Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. R (ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition Of said Companies dated the 5th day of March 1957. 267 All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 5311 Dated 2-28-57--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Grove Street at Tremont St. - 1 pole i Grove Street Southeasterly from Tremont Street - 1 pole removal Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 205 Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Brown's Bakery, 149z North Street to I. erect a Large Stationary Sign and Councillor Moran was recorded in favor. There was I no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Moran moved that the permit be granted. Voted. I Councillor Morency then withdrew his objection to Councillor Tighe's motion to go to Committee Reports. I 231. Trans. land Palmer's CouncillorSerafini then introduced the following report for the Committee of the Cove for Councillor Francis iWholeland the report was accepted. Voted. Recommendation adopted by a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 4 Nays. Councillor Tighe moved immediate reconsideration hoping jl it would prevail. Motion defeated by a roll call vote of 4 Yeas and 7 Nays. Approved by the Mayor on March 29, 1957• "The Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of transferring certain land at Palmer's Cove from the custody of the Public Property Department to the School ' I F, Department has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Order be adopted. 4 { 232. Trans. land Palmer's ORDERED: That John J. O'Rourke, Superintendent of Public Property, is hereby Cove authorized to transfer a certain parcel of municipally owned land to the School Department, the said premises shown on a plan entitled: "Proposed Development Palmers Cove Playground, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. March, 1947, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer." The said parcel is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Northwesterly corner and on ithfe Easterly side of Salem Street f _ ---------- _._____ _..... _._ _Msrch 28, 1957 ----------------- Extension; thence running Easterly by Plamer Cove, a distance of 395 feet, more or less; thence turning and running Northerly by Palmer's Cove a distance of 120.00 feet; thence turning and running Easterly by Palmer's Cove a distance of 96 feet, more or less; thence turning and running Southeasterly by a proposed driveway, 298 feet, more or less; thence turni and running on a curved line by a proposed driveway, a distance of 34.08 feet; thence turning and running Westerly on the Northerly side of Lafayette Place, a distance of 309.16 feet; thence running Northwesterly on the Northerly side of Lafayette Place, a distance of 115.24 feet; thence turning and running Northwesterly on a curved line and on the Easterly side of Salem Street Extension, a distance of 69.11 feet; thence I.: running less Northwesterly on the Easterly side of Salem Street Extension, a distance of 82.70 feet; thence running more Northwesterly on the Easterly side of Salem Street Extension, a distance of 75 feet,more or less, and-to the point of beginning. This lot contains 2,437 acres, more or less. 206. A hearing was held on the application of the Salem Card Shop Inc., 159 Large Sign Washington Street to erect a Large Stationary Sign and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that 3 the permit be granted. Voted. 207. A hearing was held on the application of Ted Cole, 30 Central Street to Large Sign erect a Large Stationary Sign and Councillors Swiniuch, Tighe, Dolan and Marquis were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Tighe moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 233. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch Appr. Municipal Parking Areas moved that it be referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) be and hereby is appropriated as follows: from the "Park-O-Meters, Parking Meter" account i ' i Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) from the "Parking Meter Off Street Parking" item "Charte Street" One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) from the "Parking Meter Off Street Parking" it "Market Area" One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) all to the "Municipal Parking Areas" item "Police, Parking Meters, Signs and Equipment. " Said sums to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this purpose. 234. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved Appr. Water Dept. suspension of the rules. Councillor Morency objected. The following Order was then freferred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty Six Thousand Dollars ($66,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated as follows; from the "Overlay Surplus" account Eighteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Two Dollars Ninety Cents ($18,232.90) from the "Excess and Deficiency" account Twenty Seven Thousand One Hundred Fifty Three Dollars Fifty Cents ($27,153.50) from the "Non Reserve" item "Elimination of the Grade Crossing" Twenty Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen Dollars Sixty Cents ($20,613.60) all to the "Revenue Appropriation" i i "Water Department" item "Salem and Beverly Water Board" sub item "Putnamville 269 1957- Reservoir" said appropriations are made in accordance with the General Laws. 235. Appr. Water Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Serafini moved suspensi n of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 29, 1957: ORDERED: That the sumof Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" Account to the "Water Department" item "Spite Bridge, Crane River Repairs. " 236. Appr. St. Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Marquis moved suspensio of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 29, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,800.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" to the following items in the "Street Department" to the "Sewer Extensions Expense" item Nine Hundred Forty Dollars ($940.00) to the "Sewer Extensions Salaries and Wages" item Eight Hundred Sixty Dollars i ($b60.00) said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 237• Appr. Vets. Ser. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Marquis moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on March 29, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Sixty Five Dollars Sixteen Cents ($265.16) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to "Veterans' Services" item "Office Expense" sub item "Adding Machine" said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 238. Amend Barrington A communication was received from the Mayor enclosing a letter from the Health Report re: Animal Inspector Agent calling attention to an error in the salary of the Animal Inspector in Section 4 of the proposed Ordinance granting step raises. The Animal Inspector's salary was listed at $400.00 a year and should be $481.60 per year. Councillor Tighe moved that the matter be laid on the table. Voted. I� 238A. ( Disposal of land The Mayor submitted as a matter of information to the Council a description of Bridge St. & Howard Street publicly owned land no longer needed for public purposes at 219 Bridge Street and 11 Y'I Howard Street and it was received and filed. 239• Sale of land - The Mayor submitted a request that he be authorized to enter into an agreement Bridge St. ,I for the sale of land at 219 Bridge Street at the corner of Ash Street for the amount of $390.00 to the First Universalist Church. Councillor Moran moved that the land be sold for a token sum of $1.00 and his motion was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. Presented to the Mayor for approval on March 29, 1957 and returned unsigned. 240. !Sale of Land-Howard St. The Mayor submitted a request that he be authorized to enter into an agreement 1 for the sale of land at 11 Howard Street for the amount of $2,4100.00 to St. John the I Baptist Church. Councillor Davies moved that the land be sold for a token sum of $1.00.', -March.28, 1957 _.. Councillor Davies'smotion was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. Presented to the Mayor for approval on March 29, 1957 and returned unsigned. 241. The Mayor submitted a letter from the Superintendent of Public Property requesting Auction land - 24 permission to auction city acquired property at 24 Hanson Street which consists.. of Hanson St. & property a 22 story family dwelling on 3,780 sq. ft.of land, assessed value $2,200.00. Councillor Burke moved that authority be given to the Superintendent of Public Property to dispose of this land at auction. Councillor Burke then withdrew. Councillor Tighe then moved that it be referred to the Committee on Public Property. Voted. 242. A report was received from Chief Flynn of the Salem Fire Department relating to a Survey on Nursing, Boarding Homes for survey of Nursing, Boarding Homes for the Aged and Convalescent Homes relatin g to the Aged & Convalescent � Homes installation of sprinkler systems and it was received and filed. 243. A communication was received from the Board of Appeal approving the granting of a Pedler's License PedlerIs License to Joe Sipel. Councillor Morency moved that the report be accepted. Voted. Councillor Davies moved that the license be granted. Voted. 244. A communication was received from the Board of Park Commissioners relating to the Use land for recrea- tional facilities advisability of acquiring land in the vicinity of the Salem-Marblehead pumping station for recreational facilities and it was received and filed and it was voted that each Councillor receive a copy of the communication. Councillor Davies moved to refer back to communication from Chief Flynn relating to a 242. Survey on Nursing, survey of Nursing, Boarding Homes for the Aged and Convalescent Homes. There was no Boarding Homes for Aged & Convalescent objection. Councillor Davies then moved that the matter be referred to the Committee onl Homes Ordinances. Voted. was received I245. A communicationnfrom Senator Leverett Saltonstall relating to pay increases for Pay increase-Postal Employees Postal Employees and it was received and filed. 246. A notice was received from the Department of Public Works relating to a hearing to Hearing D. P. W. re: reconstruct bridge be held on March 25, 1957 at 2:30 P. M. at the office of the Department of Public Works over North River Canal i (relating to the application of the City of Salem for a license to reconstruct the bridg' over the North River Canal and it was received and filed. 247. The Claim of Joseph J. Gallant, 84 Highland Avenue was referred to the Committee Claim on Claims. 248. A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for Pole Location i a pole location on Tremont Street at #88 and a public hearing was ordered for April 11, 1957 at 8 P. M. 249• A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company to install 3 and re- Pole Location and removal move 2 poles on Essex Street and a public hearing was ordered for April 11, 1957 at 8 i P. M. 271. Builder's License 250 An application was received from Theodore Kleros, 60 Melvin Ave. , Lynn for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. 251. E Builder's License An application was received from Norman H. Edwards, 141 A. North Street for a i jBuilder's License and Councillor Marquis moved that the license be granted. Voted. � Junk Collector 252. An application was received from Gordon E. Leslie, 4 Bentley Street for a Junk � Collector's license and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Voted. Passenger Autos �53• An application was received from Michaud Bus Lines, Inc. to operate 2 passenger ( automobiles at 250 Jefferson Avenue and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Taxi Oper. The following applications for Taxi Operators' Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 254.I Donald R. Provencher, 14 Hazel St. 255. Richard B. Boucher, 54 Lawrence St. 256. Lucien S. Demers, 4 Pickman Rd. 257. Dorothy B. Michaud, Ill Columbus Ave. 258. J. Alexander Michaud, Ill Columbus Ave. 259• Renewals of Certain A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses Licenses and Permits. 260. New Licenses and Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses Renewals and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS f TAXI OPERATORS John J. Lee, 71 Ocean Ave. David L. Sullivan, 19 Beacon St. NEW LICENSES PASSENGER AUTOS Michaud Bus Lines, Inc., 250 Jefferson Ave. TAXI OPERATORS Donald R. Provencher, 14 Hazel St. Richard B. Boucher, 54 Lawrence St. Lucien S. Demers, 4 Pickman Rd. Dorothy B. Michaud, 111 Columbus Ave. 261. Budget - 1957 Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Annual Budget for 1957 has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Orders be adopted: 262. Annuities Pensions ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Annuities and Pensions ahall be 200,000.00. 272 March_28,_ 3.957 263. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Board of Appeal shall be $350.00. Board of Appeal 264. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Assessors' Department shall bw as Assessors' follows: Salaries & Wages $ 24,227.36 �3 other Expenses 3,150.00 27,377.3 265- ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Auditor shall be as follows: Auditor Salaries and Wages $14,042.16 Expense 750.00 1 ,792.1 ORDERED: That only the following items in the Cemetery Department Budget shall be 266. reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: Cemetery Dept. EXPENSES REDUCED Fertilizer and Seed $ 75.00 Fuel Oil 100.00 2 Whirlwind Mowers 300.00 1 Generator 800.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: Salaries & Wages $76,964.32 From Endowed Lot Fund 8)000.00 TOTAL ,9 •32 Expenses 4 685.00 TOTAL 73, 9.32 267. ORDERED: That only the following items in the Central Motors' Department Budget Central Motors` i shall be reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: EXPENSES REDUCED ADMINISTRATION Office Supplies & Equipment $ 100.00 Telephone 50.00 AUTOMOTIVE EXPENSES Parts & Repairs 2,000.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: Salaries & Wages $41,800.98 Other Expenses 37,775.00 Gas, Oil & Grease All Departments 22 000•00 lD1,575.9 268. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Christmas Decorations shall be Christmas Decorations $500.00. 269.C ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Civil Defense shall be as follows: Civil Defense Salaries and Wages $ 2,849.00 Expense 2 250.00 5,G99•G0 270. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the City Clerk's Department shall be City Clerk's as follows: Salaries and Wages $ 21,367.44 Other Expenses 2,615.00 23,9b2.44 t 273 March_28 _1917 - 271. City Collector's ORDERED: That only the following items in the City Collector's Department Budget shall be reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: EXPENSES REDUCED Printing & Binding $195.00 and be it further IQ ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows : i Salaries & Wages $20,022.28 ! Other Expenses 4,012.75 2 ,035.03 i 272. Board of Control ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Board of Control shall be $75.00. 273. Constable-Peabody ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Peabody Museum Constable shall Museum I, be as follows: Salary $ 2,975.40 274. Dog Constable ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Dog Constable shall be as follows: ( Salary $ 2,818.80 ( Care-Custody 250.00 i Expense 50.00 TOTAL 3,11 . 275. City Council ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriations for the City Council Budget shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages $ 11,6o0.00 IExpense 8,500.00 TOTAL $ 20,100.00 i 276. Elec. & Reg. ORDERED: That the Annual Appripriation for the Elections & Registrations Depart- ment shall be as follows: Salaries & Wages $14,o6o.44 Other Expenses 4 510.00 1 ,570. 277. Electrical Dept. ORDERED: That only the following items in the Electrical Department Budget rishall be reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: EXPENSES REDUCED Repairs $100.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: i Salary & Wages $23,833.64 Expenses 2,915.00 Street Lighting & Signals 98,808.00 Out of State Travel 300.00 Total $125,856-64 I I ; 7� 2' 4 - March 28, 1957 278. ORDERED: That the Unclassified item Employees Insurance be reduced $4,000.00 and Employees Ins. be it further ORDERED: That the appropriationfor this department shall be as follows: Employees Insurance $53,000.00 ,,r�ppp ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Engineering Department shall be as 279. follows: Engineering Dept. Salaries & Wages $ 24 184.80 Other Expenses ' 700.00 2 , 280. ORDERED: That only the following items in the Fire Department's Budget shall be Fire Department reduced as listed below and all othere remain as recommended: SAT ARIES_ AND WAGES REDUCED Master Mechanic $ 3,326.80 ( EXPENSES - Telephone 50.00 Office Equipment & Expense 55 0 2 Acetylene Torches & 2 Cutting Bars S 1 Gasoline 100.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: Salaries & Wages $380,852.80 Equipment & Repairs 5,350.00 Fuel, Light, & Gas 7�400,00 Other General Expenses 1,325.00 Supplies 40850.00 Hose 1,500.00 Clothing Allowance 2,500.00 i Out of State Travel 275.00 110 Paid Holidays 14 728.00 Emergency to g y Employment & Vacations 2,000.00 Medical Panel 225.00 Total P21,005. 281. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Firemen's Memorial shall be $125.00. Firemen's Memorial I 282. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Harbor Master shall be as follows: Harbor Master Salary $ 420.00 283. ORDERED: That only the following items in the Health Department Budget shall be Health Dept. reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: EXPENSES REDUCED ITEM 2 HOSPITAL $1,026.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: ` ryI ADMINISTRATION Salaries $ 37,821.96 Expenses 1,955'00 HOSPITAL Salaries 57,046.80 Expenses 19,000.00 CLINIC Salaries 3,136•oo Expenses 1,450.00 OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS & HOSPITALS Expenses 14,175.00 GARBAGE AND REFUSE Salaries 139,918.00 Expenses 1,200•00 SPECIAL ITEMS Health Center Equipment 100•00 TOTAL 275, 2.7 9 March 28, 1957 284• Independence Day ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Independence Day shall be $1,600.00. 285. Legal Dept. ORDERED: That only the following item in the Legal Department's Budget shall be reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: Claims $ 2,000.00 i and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages $ 5,606.40 Claims 18,000.00 III Expense 2,300.00 25,90 286. Salem Public Library ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Salem Public Library Department shall be as follows: Salaries $55,208.70 Fuel & Light 3,700.00 Repairs & Furniture 2,450.00 Books, Periodicals, &C. 9,800.00 Other General Expenses 2,235.00 SPECIAL APPROPRIATION (Stack Windows-Main Library) 4,000.00 Total $77,393.70 287. Licensing Board ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Licensing Board Budget shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages $ 2,000.00 Expense 75.00 Total 2,075.00 288. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Loans-Expense-Interest shall be Loans-Expense-Interest rl $66,043.75• 289. Redemption of Loans ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Redemption of Loans shall be $266,000.00. I� 290 Mayor's Dept. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Mayor's Department shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages $ 16,594.60 Expense 2 OOp•OO ' TOTAL 1 ,59 0 291. Memorial Day ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Memorial Day shall be $2,500.00- i 292. City Messenger ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the City Messenger's Department shall I be as follows: i Salaries & Wages $ 12,205.47 it I f Other Expenses 685•00 � 12, 90. 7 j ,i i I . 2' Yarch 28, 1957 ORDERED: That only the following items in the Moth Suppression Department's 293. Moth Suppression ( Budget shall be reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: Dept. EXPENSES REDUCED Supplies Suppression $ 200.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages $ 8,485.00 Expenses 54o.o0 SPECIAL ITEMS Dutch Elm Disease Control Expenses 14 500.00 Total 23,525.00 294. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Municipal Insurance shall be Municipal Insurance $20,000.00. 295- ORDERED: That only the following items in the Park Department Budget shall be Park Dept. reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: EXPENSES REDUCED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES $ 2,000.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: SALARIES & WAGES Administration $ 5,403•80 Labor 115,168.36 EXPENSES 11,36o.00 Total $131,932.lb 296. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the City Planning Board shall be City Planning Board $400.00. 297• ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Recreation Department shall be as Recreation Dept. i follows: Salaries and Wages $ 41,283.20 Expenses 1,700•00 Equipment 4,400.00 Loam and Rink 500.00 TOTAL VT20 � 298. ORDERED: That only the following items in the Police Department's Budget shall Police Dept. be reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: EXPENSES OTHER THAN ORDINARY MAINTENANCE REDUCED Automobiles $ 5,000•00 Out of State Travel 350•00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages (Police) $334,852.26 277 _March 280 .In7 Police Dept. Cont'd. Salaries and Wages (Laborers) $ 17,316.00 Bills 12,67o.o0 Expenses other than ordinary Maintenance Automobiles 6,00o.00 Parking Meters, Signs, Equip. & Miscellaneous Expense 1,500.00 Clothing Allowance 3,800.00 Out of State Travel 150.00 1� Revolvers & Ammunition 862.00 299• Total $377,150.26 � Postage All Depts. ORDERED: That the Unclassified item Postage All Departments be reduced $200.00 i and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: Postage All Departments $ 4,300.00 300. Pub. Property Dept. ORDERED: That only the following items in the Public Property Department shall bei reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: EXPENSES-BUILDING REPARIS AMOUNT City Hall $ 1,000.00 Fire Dept. Bldgs. 2,000.00 Webb St. Bldg. 40o.00 Town Hall 500.00 Water Dept. Bldg. 800.00 TOTAL ,700.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: ADMINISTRATION AMOUNT Salaries & Wages $ 8,712.4o Expenses 1 350.00 TOTAL 10 0 2. 0 OTHER DEPARTMENTS AMOUNT Labor $40,632.12 Expenses 32,660.o0 73,292.12 301. ?urchasing Dept. ORDERED: That only the following item in the Purchasing Department's Budget shall be reduced and all others remain as recommend: EXPENSES REDUCED Equipment $4o0.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows : Salaries & Wages $10,896.96 Expenses 1 705.00 TOTAL 12, 01.9 'I 302. Salem-Beverly Water ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board Supply Board shall be $86,o00.00 i, I i j City Scales Dept. 303 ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the City Scales Department shall be iff I as follows: ] IIIIII salary $ 3,227.20 1 Expense 50.00 I I 3,277.20 I .March 28, 1957 3o4. The following Order was amended on the motion of Councillor Morency by the School Dept. exclusion of 1 painter, amount $3,800.00. The following Order was then adopted as amended: ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the School Department shall be as follows: � ) Salaries $17,317697.79 $3,800.00 $1,127,897.78 Janitors 113,417.80 Fuel and Light 52,150.00 Printing, Supplies & Textbooks 55,850.00 Repairs and Equipment 110,079.79 Training School 21 000.00 Other Expenses 47,600.00 Out of State Travel 6o0.00 Correctional Institutions 1,500.00 Public School Athletics H. S. Salaries and Wages 12,500.00 H. S. Expenses 22,950.00 Elem. Sch. Salaries and Wages 1,500.00 Elem. Sch. Expenses 1,500.00 1572.3 5�37- $1,568,545,37 305. ORDERED: That only the follovdag items in the Shade Tree Department's Budget sha Shade Tree Dept. e reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: EXPENSES REDUCED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Trees $ 500.00 nd be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages $21,552.4o Expenses 2,689.o0 2 ,21.IF07 06. ORDERED: That onlythe following 3St ng items in the Street Department's Budget shall be Street Dept. educed as listed below and all others remain as recommended: SALARIES & WAGES REDUCED Extra Labor-Snow & Ice $ 5,000.00 EXPENSES Snow & Ice - Materials, hired equipment, etc. 600.00 nd be it further RDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: General Administration - Sal. & Wages $17,832.68 Expenses 950.00 Bridges & Fences - Sal. & Wages 6,321.42 Expenses 1,630.00 Highway Maintenance - Wages 103,388.12 Expenses 14,500.00 Municipal Garage - Wages 31,700.00 Expenses 6,600.00 Sewer Maintenance - Wages 34,728.80 Expenses 20125.00 Sidewalks & Curbing - Wages 29,000.00 Expenses 15,610.00 Street Cleaning - Wages 30,000.00 Expenses 40o.00 Snow & Ice - Expenses 9,400.00 Out of State Travel 200.00 Total 730 ,3 .02 2'79 — ---Mac .?8�_1453 307• Treasurer's Dept. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Treasurer's Department shall be as follows: Salaries and Wages $17,21-3.92 Other Expenses 2,498.00 Total _19,711.92 Trust Funds Clerk 308. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Trust Funds Clerk shall be 309 $250.00. Vets. Day ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Veterans's Day shall be $1,200.00. Vets. Graves 310. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Veterans' Graves shall be $993.65• 311. Vets. Organizations ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Veterans' Organizations-Rents shall be $4,875.00. 312. : Vets. Services ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Veterans' Services Department shall be as follows: E Salaries and Wages $14,554.76 Office Expenses 1,225.00 Relief and Burials 75,750.00 91,529.7 Water Dept. 313• ORDERED: That only the following items in the Water Department's Budget shall be reduced as listed below and all others remain as recommended: Salaries and Wages Reduced GENERAL MAINTENANCE Emergency Work and Specials $ 1,000.00 Expenses NEW METERS New Meters 4,Oo0.00 and be it further ORDERED: That the appropriation for this department shall be as follows: General Administration Salaries & Wages $ 38,886.24 Laborers Salaries and Wages 131,653.60 Water Expense 43,229.00 Pumping Station Salaries and Wages 31,166.68 Expenses 30,148.00 Special Appropriations Band Saw for Cutting Metal 350.00 Portable Power Pipe Cutter 2" to 8" 710.00 27 ,1 3.52 j 31 4, ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Sealer of Weights and Measures Sealer of Weights & shall be as follows: Measures j Salaries and Wages $ 7,715.80 ii Other Expenses 453.00 Out of State Travel 150.00 i ,31 • 315 Public Welfare ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for the Public Welfare Department shall be as follows: Administration-Salaries & Wages $ 62,003.60 Office Expenses 4 700.00 .I General Relief 177,000.00 Aid to Dependent Children 115,000.00 Disability Assistance 100,000.00 it Old Age Assistance 844,000.00 total $1,302,703.60 i �I i 280 Less: Federal Grants ADC, DA, OAA-Administration $ 32,000.00 Aid to Dependent Children 45,000.00 Disability Assistance-Relief 33,000.00 Old Age Assistance 352,000.00 TOTAL FEDERAL GRANTS 2,500.00 NET TOTAL $84o,703.6o h 316. ORDERED: That the Annual Appropriation for Workmen's Compensation shall be Workmen's Comp. as follows : Salaries $ 7,750.00 Medical 5 000.00 12,750.-0 317• Total Appr. for ORDERED: That tke amounts specified in the Appropriation Sheet for the year Budget 1957 in the Column as allowed by the Mayor as amended by the City Council be and hereby are appropriated individually and specifically for the use of the several departments ' and purposes as itemized during the fiscal year, and be it further ORDERED: That the total appropriation to be included in the tax levy for the current year is $519397173.19- Amended to read $5,834,373.19• 318. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Appr. Res. Acct. Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on March 29, 1957- It The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Mayor's appropriation of I $40,000.00 from "Revenue" to the "Reserve" account has considered said matter and would recommend approval of this appropriation. 189. The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on March Ordinance- Comp. City Employees per 14, 1957 establishing compensation for all City Employees as per the Barrington Report Barrington Report was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on March 29, 1957. 222. The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on March Ordinance-Prohibit Shooting Firearms 14, 1957 prohibiting the shooting of firearms within City limits was then taken up and within City limits passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on March 29, 1957. 319. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted. Presented Sallee Vaccine to the Mayor for approval on March 29, 1957 and returned unsigned. ORDERED: That the Agent of the Health Department be requested to set up a Program for administering the Polio Salke Vaccine to all City Employees so wishing including the School Department. And be it further ORDERED: That he inform this body and the Mayor as to cost and how soon the Program could be started. 32D• Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: Ped. Traffic Lights ORDERED: That the Traffic Department, City Engineer and The Department of Publi Works of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts be requested to make a survey and a report 0 28]. March 28, 1957 their findings relative to the need for the installation of pedestrian controlled traffic lights at the intersection of Federal and Boston Streets. Service Zone 321 Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on March 29, 1957: ORDERED: That a loading Zone be placed at #14 New Derby Street for a trial period of 60 days. I Erect fence 322 Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved i by the Mayor on March 29, 1957: ORDERED: That a fence be put up at the foot of Northey Street and the Street Department be requested to do so. 323 Chlorinate by-pass Councillor Moran introduced the following Order which was adopted: sewer ORDERED: That a Committee of four Councillors be appointed by the President of the Council to confer with Governor Foster Furcolo on matters relative to a nuisance existing in the North River and the connecting and chlorinating of a by-pass sewer which is a part of the Grade Crossing Elimination Project for which sufficient funds have been appropriated so that said sewer can be connected and waters chlorinated prior to warm weather. Committee appointed: Councillors Moran, Tighe, Davies and Francis. 324. Remove tree Councillor Moran introduced the following Order which was adopted: i ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Shade Trees be requested to remove a tree at number 26 Buffum Street. The President then appointed Councillor Davies to draw 1 Juror for Lawrence Superior Civil Court for April 2, 1957 and the following name was drawn: Juror Rebecca Belleau, 3 Belleau Road, Office Worker On the motion of Councillor Marquis the meeting adjourned at 10:50 P. M. ATTEST: 44AUGU STINE TOOMEY CITY CLERK k APRIL 3, 1957 I SPECIAL MEETING Juror The City C si ouncil held a Special meeting in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, April 4, 1957 at 12 noon for the purpose of drawing 1 Juror for Salem Superior Civil Court session to be held on April 8, 1957. Absent were Councillors Tighe, Morency, Sera£ini, Burke and President Francis. Councillor Swiniuch then nominated Councillor Davies to act as President protemporary. Councillor Swiniuch was then appointed to draw the uror and the following name was drawn: Albert J. Martin, 151 Bridge St. , Truck Driver On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 12:12 P. M. ATTEST: —WrA � TOOMEY CITY CLERK 282 April 11, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, April 11, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. �l A hearing was held on the Petition of New p Telegraph 3�5 J England Telephone and Tele ra h Compa4 Pole Location for a pole location of Tremont Street at #$8 (Property of Monroe) and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Agnes Monroe, 88 Tremont Stri et appeared in favor and Councillor Moran was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Tighe moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and it is hereby granted a relocation for and permission to-erect and maintain a line of wires, cables and poles, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company i may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Company dated the 14th day of March 1957. All construction under this order shall be . in accordance withthe following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 5321 Dated 3-13-57--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles not to I exceed 30 wires and 3 cables, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: i Tremont Street at #68 (Property of Monroe) - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is ranted said New p y g England Telephone and i Telegraph Company to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as it may desire for distributing purposes. 326. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for Pole Location and removal pole installations and removals on Essex Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Moran, Morency, and Swiniuch were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Wran moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a locat on for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together Iwith such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the Public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Comfy dat d I' the 26th day of March, 1957. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following I 283 April 11, 1957 ---- conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--Street Light Poles in Essex Street from Washington Str. to Hawthorne Blvd. No. SAL-77 Dated 3/28/57--filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height o not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Essex Street - From Washington Street to Hawthorne Blvd. InstallThree (3) Street Light Poles Remove Two (2) Street Light Poles 327. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved ppr. Comp. C. Employees suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1957: 'a ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the unclassified item I "Classification, Compensation, City Employees. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 328. Appr. School Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Marquis moved that i t be referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. ,. III ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($3,800.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the "School Department" item "Teachers and Administration" item "Salaries and Wages" sub item "Administration Painter." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 329• ppr. Comp. City 330 The Mayor submitted a request for an appropriation to be charged to "Revenue" loyees � to cover increases for City Employees in the amount of $137,74o.08 and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be laid on the table until later in the meeting. Voted. i 331. Polio Vaccine A veto was received from the Mayor relating to administering Polio Salke Vaccine to all City employees including the School Department and there was no action for 7 days under the law. i' 332. Appr. Cemetery Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The follo'Aag Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1957• ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Cemetery Sale of Lots" account to the "Cemetery Department" item "Greenlawn Cemetery Improvements, Salaries and Wages." I . April 11, 1957 The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. St. Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($5)200.00) be and hereby is appropriated from "Revenue" to the "Street Department" item "Kernwood Bridge Estimate, County Commissioners. " 334• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Davies .. moved Appr. St. Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Dollars ($1,230.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the "Public Welfare" item Administration Salaries and Wages. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriate for this purpose. 335• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved Appr. St. Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars I ($106,310.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "State Chapter 90" account as follows: to the "Street Department" item "Flint Street Bridge, Chapter 90" Thirty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($31,800.00) to the"Street Department" item "Grove Stree Bridge, Chapter 90" Fifty One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($51,800.00) to the "Street Department" item "Congress Street Road Construction, Chapter 90" Twenty Two Thousand Seven Hundred Ten Dollars ($22,710.00). 336. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. Park Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under the suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Fund Receipts, Witch House" as follows: to the "Park Department item "Witch House, Salaries and Wages" Two Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($2,100.00) to the "Park Department" item "Witch House Expenses" Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00). Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 337- The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved Appr. Police Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The .following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meter Parking Meter" account to the "Police Department" item "Salaries and Wages" sub item "Reserve Officer." Said sum to be added to sums he - to fore appropriated for this purpose. 285 April 11, 1957 338. ppr. Purchase of March The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Davies moved sus- reet Railroad Land" pension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1957: iORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency account to the unclassified item "Purchase of March Street Railroad Land. " 339- Trans. Land-Salem The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted by a roll call i vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1957; ORDERED: That John H. O'Rourke, Superintendent of Public Property, is hereby authorized to transfer a certain parcel of municipal owned land to the Salem Housing Authority, the said premises shown on a plan entitled; "Land of City of Salem, rear of Fort Avenue, Salem, Mass. Scale 1 in.: 40 ft. April 1957, Edwin T. Brudzynski, Eng. " The said parcel is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the S. E. Corner and 115' North of Fort Avenue. Thence running N. 2-39-43 W by land of City of Salem a distance of 44. 50 ft. ; Thence running N. 24-09-43W by land of City of Salem a distance of 520.00 ft. ; Thence turning and running S45-29-30W by a proposed road a distance of 337.34 ft. ; Thence turning and running on two courses by land of City of Salem and Abraham Livingstone a distance of 290.08 ft. ; Thence turning and running Easterly by land of NIF Baker Sr. and Kimball a distance of 66.4 ft. ; Thence turning and running S. E. by land of NIF Baker Sr. and Kimball a distance of 51.4o ft. ; Thence turning and running Easterly on two courses by land of O'Brien, Verrette and Vardal- akos a distance of 157.56 ft. ; Thence turning and running N1-53-36E by land of Martin a distance of 30.00 ft. ; Thence running more N. E. on a curve line by land of Martin a distance of 71 ft. ; Thence turning and running S. 0-03-20W by land of Martin a distance of 45.00 ft. ; Thence turning and running N. E. by land of Octavia Williams a distance of 74.88 and to the point of beginning. This lot contains approximately 138,000 sq. ft. 329-330• Councillor Swiniuch then moved to take from the table the Order appropriating $137,740.08 to cover increases for City Employees. The following Order was then adopted by a Roll Call Vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on April 12, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Dollars Eight Cents ($137,740.08) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Revenue" account to the Departments as follows for payment of the new Classification and Salary Schedule effective April 1, 1957. Mayor Salaries and Wages $ 975.54 Auditor !' It Treasurer It 768.30 Collector 1,100.84 Assessors " 1,loo.84 City Clerk 2,116.58 City Engineer 586.52 Purchasing 1,899.08 1 Elections & :Registrations" 748.60 Legal " 1,300.20 City Messenger " " 112.29 221.80 Police it $ 29,939•84 Police-Laborers " 630.40 TOTAL 30,570.24 Fire it " 34,623.23 Weights & Meas. " " 377.84 Moth Extermination Shade Tree 542•38 542.38 Electrical " 963-90 Dog Constable " 581.12 Peabody Museum Constable " " 295.50177.30 8 7 Civil Defense 5.83 Health Administration 3,287.11 Health Clinic " " 174.14 Health-Collection in Garbage & Refuse " " 3,614.95 Health-Hospital 5,908.81 TOTAL 12,985.01 Street Administration 1,462.86 Street-Bridges & Fences " 291.56 Street-Maintenance 3,989.09 Street-Municipal Garage 1'444.01 Street-Sewer Maintenance 866.80 Street-Sidewalks & Parking it 2,900.00 Street-Cleaning It 1,237.16 TOTAL 120191.48 Veterans Services it 908.56 Libraries 5,676.67 Park Administration 521.16 Park-Laborers 5,322.81 Recreation TOTAL 5,843.97 I 2,680.76 Central Motor 2,867.53 Public Property-Administration 676.90 Public Property-Departmental Bldg. " 1,201.70 TOTAL 1,878.6o Water - Administration 2,415.74 Water-Laborer 4,954.55 Water-Pumping Station 1,830.13 TOTAL 9,2oo.42 City Scales " 2, 4 29 7 Cemeteries 3 256.41 TOTAL 137,7 0.0 Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 340. A notice was received from the Department of Public Works in Beverly of their Resurface certain streets in Beverly intention to resurface certain streets and Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the City Solicitor and that he act to protect the interest of the City Of Salem. Voted. 341. Pet. to rezone A Petition was received from E. C. Osborn, Jr. to rezone a certain section of Highland Ave. Highland Avenue and Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the Superintendent of Public Property and the Planning Board. Voted. Claims The following Claims were referred to theCommittee on Claims: i Albert Bedars, 28 Wheatland St. 342. E George Pazaetes, 11 Ward St. 343. Mrs. Mary J. Ross, 12 Albion St. 344. Sylvester F. Wolan, 25 Belleau Rd. 287 April ll,. 1957 Keep, store 346. An application was received from the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company gasoline o keep and store 12,000 gallons of gasoline at 53 Mason Street and a public hearing s ordered for April 25, 1957 at 8 P. M. 347• Erect Cloth Banner An application was received from Webbers to erect a cloth banner at Essex and Washington Streets from May 12, 1957 to May 30, 1957 and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. Large Sign 34$• An application was received from The William Stopford Co. , d/b/a City Fish Market o erect a Large Stationary Sign at 7 Dodge Street and a public hearing was ordered for April 25, 1957 at 8 P. M. 349- Bowling Alleys An application was received from Thomas H. Letarte to operate 20 Bowling Alleys at 18 Broadway and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 35G- Sunday BowlingAlleys An application was received from Thomas H. Letarte to operate 20 Bowling Alleys on Sunday at 18 Broadway and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 351• Builder's License An application was received from Donald G. Trussell, 613 Main Street, Hamilton foxj Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. 352. Builder's License An application was received from Maurice A. Gauthier, 3 Alcann Rd. , Beverly, Mass. lil Ifor a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Vote 353• IBuilder's License An application was received from Alfred Rozumek, 98 Broadway for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. 354. (Drain Layer's License An application was received from the Vee Jay Corp. , 229 Castle Road, Nahant for a Drain Layer's License and it was referred to theSpeical Committee on Drain Layers. 355- ITag Days An application was received from the Kiddie Kamp to hold tag days on May 3, 1957 and May 4, 1957 and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 356. [ Sea Worms An application was received from Harry R. Corbett to Dig Sea Worms and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 357• Drain Layer's Bond The Drain Layer's Bond covering Henry Caron was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 358. City Clerk's Bond A Bond covering City Clerk Augustine J. Toomey was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. oign Bonds The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved: is 359•1The William Stopford Co. , d/b/a City Fish Market, 7 Dodge St. 360.I The Salvation Army of Mass. Inc. , 10 Church St. i 361. Auctioneer's Lie. A renewal of an Auctioneer's License for John J. Kennedy, 176 Essex Street was 1i i + received and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the license be granted. Voted. i 289 F7 The renewal of an Auctioneer's License for He 361. my R. Theriault, 47 Butler was Auctioneer's Lie. received and Councillor Buczko moved that the license be granted. Voted. The renewal of a Drain Layer's License of He 362. my Caron 1 Cabot Street was referre Drain Layer's to the Special Committee on Drain Layers. License A list of renewals of Certain Licenses was referred to theCommittee o i 3 n Licenses Re nn ewals of certain and Permits. Licenses 364. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses Renewals & New and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Approved Licenses by the Mayor on April 12, 1957: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting: certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS SEA WORMS _ Joseph Konieczny, 3 Daniels St. Court Ricnard Lawicki, 44 Park St. Reginald Zwicker, 27 Planters St. TAXI OPERATOR Frank P. Cloucher, 11 Burnside St. NEW LICNESES TAXI OPERATOR J• Alexander Michaud, Ill Columbus Ave. BOWLING ALLEYS 20 Thomas H. Letarte, 18 Broadway SUNDAY BOWLING 20 ALLEYS { Thomas H. Letarte, 1 Broadway 365. Councillor Moran introduced the following report for the Committee on Public Keep store and sell I gasoline & inflammable !Health and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: "The Committee on Public Health to whom was referred the application of Joseph 'Zarohian to keep, store and sell 7,955 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 115 jHighland Avenue has considered said matter and would recommend that the license be ,granted. tI 366. l'C I Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance , Appr. Water Dept. i land the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor ! on April 12, 1957: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Mayor's appropriation of $66,000.00 as follows; From the "Overlay Surplus" account $18,232.90, from the "Excess and Deficiency" account $27,153.50, from the "Non Reserve" item "Elimination of Grade i Crossing" $2o,613.6o, all to "revenue appropriations" "Water Department" item "Salem land Beverly Water Board" sub-item "Putnamville Reservoir" said appropriations are made in accordance with General Laws, has considered said matter and would recommend i. 289 April 11, 1957 the approval of this appropriation. 367. Vets. run own parades Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted by a roll call I vote of 11 Yeas. Presented to theMayor for approval on April 12, 1957 and returned unsigned: ORDERED: That the City Council hereby goes on record to "Let the Veterans Run their Own Parades. " 368JI Annuity Petition - I Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Pauline Murphy Iby the Mayor on April 12, 1957: ORDERED: That in accordance with the provisions of Section 89 of Chapter 32 of he General Laws as amended and in accordance with the certification of the Board of t Ge , � i Physicians as provided by law, an annuity in the sum of $1,500.00 be paid to Pauline Murphy, the widow of John C. Murphy who was a member of the Salem Police Department !and who died on June 23, 1937 as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard p - culiar to his employment while acting in the performance and within the scope of his duty, so long as she remains unmarried to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to annuities and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. 369. Rate of pay Special & Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Private work done by Policemen by the Mayor on April 12, 1957: ORDERED: That the rate of pay for special private work of policemen in the City of Salem be $2. 50 per hour with a minimum of $10.00 per day. 370. � �Palmer's Cove Playground (Development Councillor Davies introduced the following Order. Councillor Tighe moved that the City Clerk forward a letter to the School Board to ascertain whether or not they wil require more land at Palmer's Cove for School Development. Voted. Councillor Morency doubted the vote. The motion was then adopted by a roll call vote of 7 Yeas i and 4 Nays. ORDERED: That the School Board be advised that this Council will not vote for th transfer of any additional land from the Palmer Cove Playground Development area for the purpose of a Junior High School in that area. Jurors President Francis then appointed Councillor Burke to draw 1 Juror for Salem Superior ivil Court and the following name was then drawn: I i Joseph Soucy, 10 Elm Avenue, Insurance Broker. 51 On the motion of Councillor Moran the meeting adjourned at 9:24 P. M. ,ATTEST: / AUG T 4�� J. TO C ! 290 I --- -- ---- April 25, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, April 25, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were resent. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous eting were dispensed. Voted. 348' A hearin g was held on the application of the William Stopford Co. , d/b/a City Large Sign Fish Market, 7 Dodge Street and Councillors Marquis and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. A hearing was held on the application of the Eastern Mass. St. R. R. Company 346. Keep and store gas. to keep and store 12,000 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 53 Mason Street and & inf. James Conway, 122 Beacon Hill Ave. , Lynn appeared in favor and Councillors Dolan, Burke and Serafini were recorded in favor. David J. Regan, 61 Mason Street appeared in I opposition. Opposition withdrawn. Hearing closed. Councillor Moran then moved that the permit be referred to the Committee on Public Health. 371• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and it was adopted by a roll Sale of land (call vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on April 29, 1957: 24 Hanson St. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to transfer a certain parcel of municipally owned land, containing about 3,780 square feet, with a 2- story dwelling thereon located at 24 Hanson Street, Salem, Mass. , for a sum not less than $1,562.29, sa d I sum being the amount of the accumulated delinquent back taxes. Said property is not presently devoted to or required for any municipal use. This property was acquired by t e city in 1952 as a result of tax title foreclosure. Recorded in Essex County Registry of Deeds, South District, Land Court Decree No. 32635• ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this property. 372. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. St. Dept. suuspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on April 29, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Ninety Six Dollars ($296.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Insurance Damage to Fence North Street Overpass" accoun to the "Street Department" item "0 ther Expense" sub item Bridges and Fences" Said sum Ito be added to sumsheretofore appropriated for this purpose. 373• The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Amend order to read 'Chap. 718 of the Acts Mayor on April 29, 1957: of 1956" ORDERED: That the order by the City Council April 11, 1957, authorizing the appropriation of One Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars ($106,310.00) from the "State Chapter 90" account be amended that wherever "Chapter 90" appears "Chapter 718 of the Acts of 1956" be substituted. 291. April 25, 1957 The Mayor submitted his appointment of the following to the Board of Appeal 374• Appts. Brd. of Appeal for a term of three years expiring on May 1, 1960. Mr. William Abbott. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. Appointment confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. Mr. J. Arthur Marchand. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. Appointment confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. Appt. Trust Fund 375• The Mayor submitted his appointment of Mr. Henry J. O'Donnell as a member of the Commissioners Trust Fund Commissioners for a term of twelve years expiring May 1, 1969 and Councillor Davies moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The appointment was the confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. 376• Appt. Planning Board The Mayor submitted his appointment of Daniel J. O'Brien as a member of the Planning Board for a term of 5 years expiring May 1, 1962 and Councillor Moran moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The appointment was then confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. 377• H Appt. Park Comm. The Mayor submitted his appointment of Frank P. Ryan as a member of the Park Commission for a term of five years expiring the first Monday in May, 1962 and Councillor Tighe moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The 3 appointment was then confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. 1 Pc 378. Laborers--$61.50 per The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the B week Mayor on April 29, 1957: ORDERED: That any persons recruited and hired as Laborers, temporary or Pa otherwise, will be classified as Laborers in Job Group VI under Chapter 14 of the D De City Ordinance of 1929, as amended, and adopted on March 28th, 1957, in accordance with Section 3 (e) of said Ordinance, be hereby hired at the Salary rate in step 3, namely $61. 50 per week, until otherwise ordered. 379• Perpetual easement to The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. The Council recessed at 8:43 P- S( C. of Beverly-land at Salem Water Works Road! M. and then reconvened at 8:55 P. M. The following Order was then adopted by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on April 29, 1957: ORDERED: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to grant a perpetual easement to the City of Beverly, a municipal corporation situate in Essex County, with quitclaim t; ', convenants the following perpetual easement in the hereinafter described parcel of i land in said Beverly situate on Salem Water Works Road and as shown on plan entitled "Plan of Water Right of Way through land belonging to Roman Catholic Archbishop of i� Boston and the City of Salem between Brimbal Ave. and Salem Water Water Works Rd. , Beverly, Mass. Scale 1" = l00', September, 1956, Roger F. Duwart, Commissioner of Public Works," to be recorded herewith. The right and easement to place, carry, and construct, in, through and under the land hereinafter described and therein to lay, to construct, to operate and forever main- tain underground water pipes and underground appurtenances for conveying water in April 25, 1957 connection with the City of Beverly public water system; also the rights to enter at any time or times upon the following described parcel of land to re lay said pair or re main water pipes, or in place thereof, at any time, to lay and forever maintain and use other main water .pipes of such size as it or its sucessors may deem proper, and to repair and relay the same; and for such purposes, or any of them, to make excavation of soil, earth, gravel, rocks or stone within the following described parcel of land as may be necessary; and during the time of the construction, repairs or renewals of said water pipes and appurtenances, a right of way for team and foot travel, in over and upon the following described parcel of land; and to place and deposit upon said land herein- after described materials and apparatus used in said construction. The parcel in and over which the rights and easements above described are granted is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point about 590 feet distant southeasterly from the northwesterly side of a "50 ft. Way" on the easterly side of Salem Water Works Road and running northeasterly about 545 teet;; thence turning and running easterly about 3 feet to land of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston; thence turning and running southeasterly by land of said Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston about 13 feet; thence turning and running southwesterly about 555 feet to said Salem Water Works Road; thence turning and running northwesterly Dy said Salem Water Works Road about 15 feet to the point of beginning. All metes, bounds and courses being as shorn on said plan. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver proper instruments pertaining to this land. as a Constable 380. The Mayor's appointment of Albert Allen, Kernwood RoadAfor a term of 1 year Appt. Constable effective April 26, 1957 was received and filed. 381. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved an Sale of land Bridge St. amendment that the land be sold for $1.00. The following Order was then adopted as amended by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay and presented to the Mayor for approval on April 29, 1957 and returned unsigned. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to transfer a certain Parcel of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required by any public use for the sum of One ($1.00) Dollar to First Universalist Society in Salem, a religious co - a poration organized under the laws of Massachusetts, said land is situated and described as follows: NORTHERLY by Bridge street, excepting that part bounded Northeasterly from a curved line having a radius of 20 feet, and being tangent to said lines of Bridge Street and Ash Street; EASTERLY by Ash Street; SOUTHERLY by land now or formerly of Southwick; and WESTERLY by land of the First Universalist Society in Salem. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute, acknowledge and 293 deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this land. 382. Sale of land Howard St. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Davies moved an I amendment that the land be sold for $1.00. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the Council recessed at 9:05 P. M. and reconvened at 9:30 P. M. The followng Order was then adopted as amended by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay and presented to the Mayor for approval on April 29, 1957 and returned unsigned. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to transfer a certain parcel of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required by any public use for the sum of One ($1.00) Dollar to the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, a corporation sole, said land is situated and described as follows: EASTERLY by Howard Street about 79.08 feet; SOUTHERLY.about 151.25 feet; WESTERLY about 80.09 feet; and NORTHERLY by a cemetery about 165.00 feet. Containing approximately 12,600 square feet. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this land. 383. Board of Review re: The Mayor submitted his appointments as the Board of Review Barrington Survey Classification Plan for the Barrington Classification Plan and Councillor Davies moved that the matter be P referred to the next regular meeting. Councillor Burke moved that the City Clerk communicate with the Mayor and request him to inform the Council as to which member, if any, is a Labor Representative. �, .383A D Lights on Common A communication from the City Engineer submitting cost of installing lights on Common was received and filed. u 384. Use Council Chamber A communication was received from the Planning Board requesting permission to use the Council Chamber on the evening of Monday, May 6, 1957 for the purpose of holding $ a hearing on the petition of E. .C. Osborne, Jr. for a zoning change on Highland Avenue i and Councillor Burke moved that permission be granted. Voted. i , 385 IRe: site of Jr. High The following communication was received from the School Department and it was School at Palmer's Cove received and recorded: i "Honorable City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: i 1 At a meeting of the School Committee held April 22, 1957 it was voted to inform the City Council that it has been decided that the site for the proposed new Junior High School at Palmers Cove is adequate and that no further land takings are contemplatzd. I I Very truly yours, s/J. Arthur Kenneally J. Arthur Kenneally Secretary" !' I April 25, 1957---- A copy of Chapter 240 of the Acts of 1957 was received and Councillor Morency 386. Chap. 240 of the moved that the Act be accepted. The following Act was then accepted by a roll call vote Acts of 1957 of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on April 29, 1957: CHAPTER 249. THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-seven An Act enlarging the purposes for which Bertram Field in the City of Salem may be used and permitting the leasing thereof. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. The school committee of the city of Salem is hereby authorized to assume the control of the stadium and athletic field known as Bertram field, including the land and structures thereon. Said stadium aad field shall be used for purposes of school and other athletics and public events at which a charge for admission may or may not be made and the said school committee may rent or lease the said Bertram field, upon such terms and conditions as it may determine, to be used for any of the aforesaid purposes. All revenue received by said school committee from said stadium and athletic field shall be paid into the treasury of said city, and shall be subject to the provisions of section forty-seven of chapter seventy-one of the General Iaws. The said stadium and athletic field shall..be under the same care and control as other school property. SECTION 2. Chapter forty-two of the acts of nineteen hundred and forty-nine is hereby xepealed. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance by the city of Salem, subject to the provisions of its charter, but not otherwise. 387• A notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities of a hearing to be Hearing change in ( held in room 166 State House, Boston on Tuesday, May 7, 1957 at 10 A. M. relating to a Tel. rates change in rates of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Councillor Morency moved that the City Solicitor appear at the hearing representing the City of Salem's interest and record opposition to any increase in rates. Voted. 388• A communication was received from theDepartment of Public Works relative to the Ped. traffic signals Federal & Boston Sts. need for Pedestrian controlled traffic signals at the intersection of Federal and I Boston Streets and it was received and filed. 389• A communication was received from the Department of Public Works submitting Traffic conditions Marlborough Rd. report of traffic conditions at Marlborough Road and it was received and filed. 390. An invitation was received from the Veterans of Foreign Wars to attend installat onInvitation Of officers on April 25, 1957 at 8 P. M. and Councillor Burke moved that the invitation be accepted. Voted. 391• A Pawnbroker's bond covering 2ena C. Gould was referred to the Committee on Bondi Pawnbroker's Bond and returned approved. 295 Pole location 392• A Petition was received from theEssex County Electric Company for pole location on Salem Street Extension and a pole location on Lafayette Place and a hearing was ordered for May 9, 1957 at 8 P. M. Pole Location 393• A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company for pole location n Linden Street and a pole location on Lafayette Place and a hearing was ordered for May 9, 1957 at 8 P. M. Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee onClaims: 394• jAnne M. Kelliher, 47 Washington Sq. 395• ' Frederick B. Moreland, 5 Shetland Rd. , Danvers 396• ( Thaddeus Drankowski, 21 Hardy St., Salem 397• educe storage of inf. A request was received from the Bursaw Oil Corp. to reduce their storage of inflammables from 21,000 gallons to 10,000 gallons and Councillor Davies moved that permission be granted. Voted. Appl. Pool Table 398. An application was received from Floriando E. Scialdoni for a Pool Table at 12-12z St. Peter St. and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 399• Keep, store and sell An application was received from Joseph Viers to keep, store and sell 14,650 Gas. & Inf. gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 86-90 North Street and a public hearing was PI ordered for May 9, 1957 at 8 P. M. 400. Maintain a Lubritorium An application was received from Joseph Viera to Maintain a Lubritorium at 86-90 North Street and a public hearing was ordered for May 9, 1957 at 8 P. M. 401. D Taxi Operator An application was received from Thomas J. Walsh, 9 Mill St. , Beverly, Mass. for a Taxi Operator's License and it was referred to theCommittee on Licenses and Permits. 402. List of Renewals of A list of renewals of Certain Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses Certain Licenses � and Permits. 403. New Licenses and Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenser, Renewals and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: Approved by the Mayor on April 29, 1957: "The Committee onLicenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of grantini certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: 1 PAWNBROKER RENEWALS Zena C. Gould, 163 Washington St. DIG SEA WORMS John Szikney, 22 Conant St. JUNK COLLECTOR Israel Yoffa, R165 Boston St. April 25, .1957 JUNK DEALER Collier & Mizioch, R67 Flint St. Universal Wrecking Corp. , 299 Bridge St. BOWLING ALLEYS 12 Francis D. Heffernan & Thomas Letarte, 24 Federal St. SUNDAY BOWLING Francis D. Heffernan, 24 Federal St. NEW LICENSES DIG SEA WORMS Harry R. Corbett, 432 Essex St. 04. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on 4Appr. Fire Dept. Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on April 29, 1957: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred that the sum of $19,500.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Fire Department special item "New Pumper 1,000 Gallons" has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this appropriation. 405• Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committeeon Finance Appr. Police Parking Meters, Signs & and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on Equipment. April 29, 1957: The Committee on Finance to whom was referred that the sum of $2,500.00 be and hereby is appropriated as follows: from the "Park-O-Meters, Parking Meter" account $500.00, from the "Parking Meter Off Street Parking" item "Charter Street" $1,000.00; from the "Parking Meter Off Street Parking" item "Market Area" $1,000.00; all to the "Municipal Parking Areas" item "Police Parking Meters, Signs and Equipment" said sums t be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose has considered said matter ani would recommend the approval of this ap propriation. ppropriation. 406. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Appr. School Dept. I Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the ` Mayor on April 29, 1957: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the appropriation of $3,800.00 I from the "Revenue" account to the "School Department" item "Teachers and Administration' item "Salaries and Wages" sub item "Administration Painter" has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this appropriation. 407. Councillor Davies introduced the folloA ng Order which was adopted and approved 15 M. P. H. Weeb St. by the Mayor on April 29, 1957: ORDERED: That a 15 M. P. H. speed limit be placed on Webb Street for a trial period of 60 days. I� `29`7 _April 25, 19.57 -- — — — Jurors The President then appointed Councillor Tighe to draw 3 Jurors for Newburyport Superior Criminal Court for May 20, 1957 and the following names were drawn: Roland S. Baker, 30 Broad St. , N. E. T. & T. C. Joseph A. Harding, 65 Essex Street, Ind. Cost Analyst Catherine C. Poirier, 9 Summit Ave. , At home On the motion of Councillor Buczko the meeting adjourned at 10:13 P. M. ATTEST: i AjIG S CI tO-MMY J. (/ IP I I a. . I i it i i i i � May 9, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, May 9, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was CouncilLor Burke. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. A hearing was to be held on the application of Joseph & Flora Viera, Laurien A. Keep, store and sell Levesque and Ernest C. Diebner to keep store and sell 14,650 gallons of gasoline and gasoline & inflammabl inflammables at 86-90 North Street. There were no abutters' notices filed. Councillor Morency moved that the matter be laid on the table. Defeated. Councillor Moran moved that the hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Voted. 40o. A hearing was to be held on the application of Ernest C. Diebner, Laurien A. Appl. Maintain a Lubritorium Levesque and Joseph Viera to Maintain a Lubritorium at 86-90 North Street. There were no abutters' notices filed. Councillor Moran moved that the hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Voted. 408. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company to install Pole Location 1 pole on Linden Street and install 1 pole on Lafayette Place Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Marquis and Moran were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. The pole location on Linden Street was withdrawn. Councillor Moran then moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a locatio for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 15th day of April, 1957• I All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following condit ons: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set substanti ly at the points indicated upon the plan marked l Pole Location in Lafayette Pl. , No. SAL. Dated 4/15/57--filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; ., and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet ram from the ground. The following are the public ways or carts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Lafayette Place - Corner of Green Street - Install One (1) Pole 409. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company for Pole locations Pole locations on Salem Street Extension and a pole location of Lafayette Place and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor, and Councillors Marquis and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. ------------- 299 Max 9, 1 5-7 - --— Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a locsltion for and permission to maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to which were being maintained in, along and across such private way or ways at the time of its or their acceptance as a public way or ways, as requested in petition of said Company dated the 12th day of April, 1957• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked Salem St. Ext. -Lafayette Pl. No. SAL-79 i Dated 4/12/57 filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by Essex County Electric Company-wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables di all be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be maintained, and the number of poles which may be maintained thereon is under this order: Lafayette Place - Near Salem St. Extension one (1) Pole Salem St. Extension - Near Chase Street one (1) Pole 410. Chap. 670 of the Acts The Mayor submitted a request for the Council to approve Chapter 670of the Acts of 1955 re: increase of pensions, retiremen of 1955, which is an Act relative to increasing the amounts of pensions, retirement all ces allowances and annuiti s and annuities payable to certain former public employees and Councillor Moran moved that it be accepted. Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Voted. 411 pt. Licensing Board The Mayor submitted his appointment of Wilbert J. Pearl as a member of the Licensing Board for the term expiring June, 1963 and Councillor Tighe moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was then confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas and 1 Absent. 412 Members .of Board df The Mayor submitted a communication informing the Council that Mr. Timothy L. Ir Review-Barrington Report oney, Mr. Henry E. Corbin and Mr. Thomas J. Walsh on the Board of Review for the rrington Report are all representatives of Labor and it was received and filed. i 41-A. Weigher's of Waste The Mayor submitted a list of the following as Certified Public Weigher's of Paper Waste Paper and other commodities for a term of one year effective May 10, 1957, and t was received and filed. Miss Nancy Derocher, 1 Ames St. Miss Eleanor Eldridge, 15 Cleveland Rd. Mr. Allen Ygers, 11 Hawthorne Rd. , Swampscott Herbert Gold, 37 Blodgett Ave. , Swampscott i I 300 The Mayor submitted his appointment of Albert H. Parsons, 129 North Street as 413. Weigher of Coal & a Weigher of Coal and Commodities for a term of one year effective May 10, 1957 and Commodities it was received and filed. 414. The Mayor submitted his appointment of Senarise F. Gauthier, 68 Leavitt Street Constable r as a Constable for a term of one year effective March 15, 1957 and it was received and filed. 415. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and adopted by a roll call vote Grant Easement to Essex County Electric of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. Co. Reconsideration filed on May 10, 1957. ORDERED: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to grant to Essex County Electric Company the right and easement to construct, reconstruct, repair, maintain and operate, for the transmission of high and low voltage electric current and for telephone use, lines of cables installed in underground conduits together with the necessary manhole openings, across, through and under a private street known as Salem Water Works Road, situated in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts. Also the perpetual right and easement from time to time to enter upon said private street and excavate so much thereof as may be reasonable and proper in order to lay, maintain, renew, replace, add to and otherwise change said conduits and manholes and the location thereof within said street; together with the reasonable use of the st et adjoining said conduits and manholes for the purposes of excavation, repair and otherwis' maintaining said lines of conduits and manholes. It is agreed that said conduits and manholes shall remain the property of the Grantee, its successors and assigns, and that the Grantee, its successors and assigns, shall pay all taxes assessed thereon. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver proper instruments pertaining to this grant. 415A. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of Grant Easement to N. E. T. & T. Co. - 10 yeas and 1 Absent. Salem Water Works Reconsideration filed on May 10, 1957 I Road ORDERED: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to grant to New England Telephone and Telegraph Com a i p ray, the right and easement to construct, reconstruct, repair maintain, operate and patrol, for the transmission of electric current and for telephone use, a line of poles (which may be erected at different times), with wires and cables strung Upon and from the same, and all necessary foundations, anchors, guys, braces fittings, equipment and appurtenances over across and upon a private street or way called Salem i Water Works Road from Dodge Street to Route #128, in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, which is owned by the City. I Also the right and easement from time to time to renew, replace, add to and otherwise change said line of poles and each and every part thereof, and the location thereof, and to pass along said street or way as reasonably required. 301. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver proper instruments pertaining to this grant. f Appr. Park Dept. 416. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on May 13, 1957: f ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars and Fifty Cents ($298.50) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Insurance Damage" item "Damage to Par Tractor" to the "Park Department" item "Expense" sub item "Equipment. " Said sum to be f added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 417. Trans. Shade Tree Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the e ! Mayor on May 13, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is trans- ferred from the "Dutch Elm" item " Expense" to the "Shade Tree" item "Expense" sub item "Trees. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 418 Trans. Rev. Acct. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Davies moved that it be referred to theCommittee on Finance under the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Ninety Thousnad Dollars ($90,000.00) be and hereby is transfered from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Revenue" account. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. �! C 419. Rezone Highland Ave. A communication was received from the Planning Board relating to a Petition of c I a E. C. Osborn, Jr. to rezone Highland Ave. and they submitted the following Ordinance which Councillor Serafini moved that it be referred to the Planning Board for a hearing. Voted. 419A. Ordinance-Rezone An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Zoning. P Highland Ave. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by adding at the end of the list 9 of businesses in Paragraph A. item 8, of said section, after the word "Welder" the following words: h3 Pattern and Die Making Boat Builder: i Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. r 42o. Wa Invitation An invitation was received from the Police Legion of American Vets. for the Council to participate in the Memorial Day exercises and Councillor Davies moved that it be accepted. Voted. i i i �{�'�f\$jam.\;���i//jJl�J�:. 3 V 2- - - -- May_9z_1957 A request was received from the Salem Lumber Company, Inc. 5 Jefferson Ave. 421. Withdrawal of gas. to withdraw their registration on a five hundred gallon tank for gasoline storage permit and Councillor Morency moved that the permit be withdrawn. Voted. 422. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New Englan Pole Location Telephone and Telegraph Company for joint pole location on Shore Avenue and a public hearing was ordered for May 23, 1957 at 8 P. M. 423. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Pole Locations Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Peabody Municipal Light Department for Joint locations on 4 poles on Tremont Street and a public hearing was ordered for May 23, 1957 at 8 P. M. 424. An application was received from Russell W. Kiernan to keep, store and sell Keep, store and sell 12,000 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 41 Boston Street and a public hearing gasoline was ordered for May 23, 1957 at 8 P. M. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims; Claims Brian Cawley, 36 Curry Circle, Swampscott 425. Harold C. Foote, 114 Ontario St. , Lynn 426. Empire Clothing Co. , 133 Essex St. 427. The following Applications for Large Stationary Signs were received and public Sign Applications hearings were ordered for May 23, 1957 at 8 P. M. P. Ballantine & Sons, 117 Bridge St. 428, i Benjamin Pofcher, R31 Front St. 429. Dewey W. Pearson, 122B Boston St. 430, 431. An application was received from the Franco A. W. V. Inc. to hold Tag Days on Tag Day July 5, 1957 and July 6, 1957 and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 432. An application was received from the Eastern States Cons. Co. , 45 Pond Street, Appl. Bldg. Wrecker's Lie. Beverly for a Building Wrecker's License and Councillor Morency moved that the permit st be granted. Voted. 433• An application was received from Carl V. Morse, 8 Dartmouth St. , Beverly for Appl. Blds. Lic. y a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. ■ Appl. Dig Sea Worms The following applications were received for Licenses to Dig Sea Worms and they were referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Robert E. Cudmore, 54 Tremont St. 434. Ernest R. Little, 62 Mason St. 435. b1rtin B. Roberts, 71 Palmer St. 436. j 437• A Drain Layer's Bond covering Fernand Rioux was referred to the Committee on Drain Layer's Bond ! Bonds and returned approved. Y 303 May 9, 1957 Sign Bonds The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved: 438. p. Ballantine & Sons, 117 Bridge St. 439. Dewey W. Pearson, 122B Boston St. 440. Benjamin Pofcher, R31 Front St. Appl. Taxi Oper. 441. An application was received from William F. Sirois, 10 Cabot Street for a Taxi operator's License and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 442. ppl. Pedlers' licenses The renewal of Pedlers' Licenses for David Saper, 27 Eden St. , and Morris Weinstein renewals Milk Street were referred to the Board of Control. 443. Renewal Drain Layer's The renewal of A Drain Layer's License of Fernand Rioux, 8z Gardner Street was License referred to the Committee on Lorain Layers. a 444. Renewal Auctioneer's The renewal of an Auctioneer's License of William Manning, 73 Washington Street License was received and Councillor Moran moved that the license be granted. Voted. 445. List of Renewals of A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses Certain licenses and Permits. New Licenses & 446 Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses enewals and Permits and the report was accepted. Voted. Recommendations adopted. Voted. ° I The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS PASSENGER AUTOS Independent Taxi Inc. , 100 Lafayette St. (2) Salem Depot (5) TAXI OPERATOR Frederick J. Fossa, 100 Lafayette St. JUNK DEALER Isaac Talkowsky & Son, 18-24 Phillips St. WAGON-AUTO TRUCK Isaac Talkowsky & Son, 18-24 Phillips St. NEW LICENSES POOL TABLE 1 Floria 'do Edward) Scialdoni, 12-122 St. Peter St. TAXI OPERATOR ` Thomas J. Walsh, 9 Mill St. , Beverly 447. Keep and store Councillor Moran introduced the following report for the Committee on Health s. & inflammables and the report was accepted. Voted. Recommendations adopted. Voted. The Committee on Public Health to whom was referred the application of the Eastern Mass. St. R. R. Co. to keep and store 12,000 gallons of gasoline and infla.rmnabl s { ' at 53 Mason Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the license be granted. i 304 _ — - May-9,-1957 -- - - - . -- --- The matter of the Mayor's appointment of the Board of Review for the 383. Board of Review re: Barrington Classification Plan which was introduced on April 25, 1957 was then taken Barrington Survey up and appointments were confirmed as follows: Wilbur K. Will roll call vote of 10 Yeas 1 Absent Henry E. Corbin roll call vote of 10 Yeas 1 Absent Thomas J. Walsh roll call vote of 10' Yeas 1 Absent Timothy L. Mahoney, roll call vote of 10 Yeas 1 Absent Charles Williams roll call vote 10 Yeas 1 Absent 448. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Vets. Time off to the Mayor for approval on May 13, 1957 and returned unsigned. ORDERED: That City Employees who are Veterans and who have been elected.as delegates to conventions of Veterans organizations, be given time off to attend such conventions and that they shall be paid while absent from duty. 449. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Plant Trees in Common to the Mayor for approval on May 13, 1957 and returned unsigned. ORDERED: That the Acting Superintendent of Shade Trees be requested to buy and plant trees in the Common to replace those lost in the hurricane and that this project be put at the head of the list of tree planting. 450. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Lights on Common i to the Mayor for approval on May 13, 1957 and returned unsigned. ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate sufficient funds, approximat ly $12,000.00, to illuminate the Salem Common as proposed on the plan submitted by the Superintendent of the Electrical Department. 451. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: Proposed School Site Palmer's Cove ORDERED: That the City Auditor be requested to inform this Council if any money has been spent on the proposed school site at Palmer's Cove and, if any, out of what budget item and upon what authorization. 452. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: Methods of receiving bids ORDERED: That the City Council Finance Committee meet with the City Purchasing Agent for the purpose of looking into the manner in which bids for equipment and other purchases are handled. 453. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for Ordinance-No Parking 1 First Passage: In the Year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic. (No Parking) Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Article 5, Section 51 is hereby amended by adding the followi classification: 05 May_9.,_1957 "Bridge Street, westerly side, beginning at the Southerly side of Northey Street i� i is southerly direction for a distance of two hundred and fifty feet. " iSECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 454 rdinance-No Parking j Councillor Buczko introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for First Passage: In the Year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic. (No Parking) Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Article 5, Section 51 is hereby amended by adding the following classification: "Bow Street, both sides, commencing at the easterly end of Bow Street at the intersection with Aborn Street and running in a westerly direction for a distance of ofe hundred feet thereform. " SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. i 455- Erect signs-prohibiting Councillor Moran introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by ping along North River the Mayor on May 13, 1957: ORDERED: That the Board of Public Health be requested to erect signs in proper locations along the North River prohibiting the dumping of trash or refuse. 456. 1 Lights-Essex St. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on May 13, 1957: ORDERED: That the Electrical Department b e requested to install the New Mercury Vapor Street lights on lower Essex Street. 457. Light-White St. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on May 13, 1957: ORDERED: That the Electrical Department be requested to install one street light Ion White Street. 458. , Four Weeks' Vacation Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented C. Employees to the Mayor for approval on May 13, 1957 and returned unsigned: -- - ORDERED: That the provisions of Section 111G of Chapter 41 of the General Laws relating to annual vacations for city employees and providing for an annual vacation of three weeks, without loss of pay for any employee of the city who has worked continucusl for five years but less than ten years and for an annual vacation of four weeks without i loss of pay for any employee of the City who has worked continuously for ten years or more is hereby accepted by the City Council of the City of Salem. Jurors President Moran then called Councillor Dolan to theChair. Councillor Dolan then i I appointed Councillor Moran to draw 2 Jurors for Salem Superior Civil Court on June 3, 1957 and the following names were drawn: I(: Alt _Max_9, 1957 Florentine B. Levesque, 253 Loring Ave. , At home Joseph M. Fecteau, 2 Prince St. P1ace,Inspector On the motion of Councillor Davies the meeting adjourned at 9:35 P. M. ` ATTEST: I GUST TOOME C CLERK i I I I i I ++I I f i 1130 May 23,_1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, May 23, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 399• Kee, store and sell A hearing was held on the application of Joseph and Flora Viera, Laurien A. Levesqu gasoline 'and Ernest C. Diebner to keep store and sell 14,650 gallons of gasoline and inflammables I at 86-90 North Street and Walter Callahan, Joseph Viera, Ernest Diebner and Louis Andrews appeared in favor and Norman Leach of Jefferson Bronze & Aluminum Co. Inc and Raymond Ouellette appeared in opposition. Councillor Swiniuch then moved recess for s 5 minutes. Hearing then closed. Councillor Swiniuch then moved that the permit be granted. Voted. Councillor Tighe then moved reconsideration. Voted. Reconsideration was then taken and the hearing was reopened. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency then moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Health. Voted. 400. Maintain a Lubritorium A hearing was held on the application of Ernest Diebner, Laurien A. Levesque and - Maintain Viera to Maintain a Lubritorium at 86-90 North Street and Walter Callahan appeared n favor. Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on blic Health. Large Sign 428 A hearing was held on the application of P. Ballantine & Sons to erect a Large tationary Sign at 117 Bridge Street and Councillors Davies, Burke, Serafini and Swiniuch were recorded in favor and Joseph Toomey appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 429 A hearing was held on the application of Benjamin Pofcher to erect a Large Stationaiy Large Sign ign at R31 Front Street and Benjamin Pofcher appeared in favor and Councillors Swiniuch, 1 orency and Marquis were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 430. A hearing was held on the application of Dewey W. Pearsons to erect a Large Large Sign Stationary Sign at 122B Boston Street and Councillors Buczko, Burke and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved t that the permit be granted. Voted. 424 A hearing was held on the application of Russell W. Kiernan to keep, store and Keep, store and sell gas. & inflammables sell 12,000 gallons of gasoline at 41 Boston Street and Russell W. Kiernan appeared in favor and Councillors Tighe, Moran, Buczko and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Tighe moved that the permit be granted. Vot d. 458A A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the New Pole Locations England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Peabody Municipal Light Department for Joint locations on 4 poles on Tremont Street and Councillor Swiniuch was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. i ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone and i 1 i I i MaY__23.,195_7_ __. elegraph Company and Peabody Municipal Light Department be and they are hereby granted joint location for and permission jointly to maintain poles already existing and their respective wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fiat s s any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter refe d o, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 12th day of April, 1957• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- tantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked-4 Joint Pole Locations in Tremont i Salem No. SAL-78--Dated 4/12/57--filed with this order. There may be attached to aid poles by said Companies - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of their usiness; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 8 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along whichthe poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles: Tremont Street - From Harrod Street to Salem-Peabody Line Four (4) Poles 459• A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the Pole Location ew England Telephone and Telegraph Company for pole location on Shore Avenue and ouncillors Marquis and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing losed. Councillor Marquis moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone and i Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with I � such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 15th day of April 1957• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substan� tially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Joint Pole Location in Shore Ave. at Ocean Ave. Salem No. SAL-81 Dated 4/15/57--filed with this order. There may attached to said poles by said Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary forthe conduct of its business; and by said New England Telephone and I Telegraph Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and calles shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground, j The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Shore Avenue - At Ocean Avenue Install O'te (1) Pole 46o. The Mayor submitted as a matter of information his appointmentof Thomas M. Appt. Executive Secretary Griffin, 1 Aborn Street as Executive Secretary and it was received and filed. 309 461. Councillor Morency was then given unanimous approval to introduce the following Resolution-Frank Ryan Resolution which wasadopted and approved by the Mayor on May 27, 1957: IyHEREAS: Mr. Frank Ryan a distinguished resident of this City has given his time un- selfishly to the City as Acting Superintendent of Parks, and WHEREAS: During that time h9 contributed immeasurably to the improvement of Parks in IU Salem, and WHEREAS: During these two years he performed the duties involved with the highest degree and efficiency, now therefore be it RESOLVED: That the City Council in regular assembly is grateful of this noteworthy contribution to the welfare of our City and extends to him this official expression of gratitude and be it further RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be spread on the records of the City and anoth r copy be forwarded to him. 462. n item of information the appointment of Lawrence D. Appt. Asst. C. Tress. The Mayor submitted as a Buckley as Assistant Treasurer by City Treasurer, Arthur T. Brennan and it was received and filed. Ilpppt. Brd. of Pub.463. The Mayor submitted his appointment of Mr. John W. Martin, 25 Shore Ave. , to the Welfare 1958 Board of Public Welfare for the expiring portion of the term ending February 1, to fill the resignation of Mr. Thomas M. Griffin who has excepted the appointment of executive secretary to the mayor. Councillor Morency moved suspension of the rules. The Mayor's appointment was then confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. 464. Appt. Supt. of Shade The Mayor submitted his appointment of James L. Foley as Superintendent of Shade Tree & Moth Suppressio Tree and Moth Suppression Department for the balance of the term expiring February 1, 1958 and Councillor Moran moved suspension of the rules. The Mayor's appointment was Ilf then confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. 465. Veto--4 weeksvacation A Veto was received from the Mayor relating to 4 weeksvacations for City Employee for City Employees and there was no action for 7 days. � 1 466. Keep on payroll beyond A request was received from the Chief of the Fire Department to keep the name reg. 30 day period f Theodore A. Tessier on the payroll beyond the regular 30 day period and Councillor rency moved that permission be granted. Voted. 467. { School site at A communication was received from the City Auditor notifying the Council that Palmer's Cove s of date no City Department has expended any budget or appropriated money on the �. roposed School site at Pa]mers Cove and Councillor Davies moved that the City Marshal r investigate the digging of holes and defacing of this property and report to the Council at the next regular meeting. Councillor Davies' motion was adopted by 10 yeas and l Councillor Tighe was recorded as opposed. f 468. Ped-lers' licenses The Board of Control submitted their report for the granting of pedler's licenses tj to David Saper and Morris Weinstein. Councillor Moran moved that the report be accepted. Voted. Councillor Morency moved that the licenses be granted. Voted. 469. A report was received from the Special Committee on Drain Layers giving their Drain Layer's Lie. approval for the granting of a license to Thomas F. Johnson, d/b/a Vee Jay Corp., E 229 Castle Road, Nahant and the report was accepted and Councillor Morency moved that t le license be granted. 1 47o. A communication was received from the Planning Board relating to an Zoning change- 'I Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to a change in Zoning Highland Ave. hang ng on Highland Avenue and Councillor Serafini moved that a public hearing be held on June 27, 1957• 471. A notice was received from the Department of Public Welfare of a hearing to Hearing D. P. W. re: funeral expenses be held in Room 480, State House, Boston on Friday-, June 14, 1957 at 2 P. M. concerning 0. A. A. - A. D. C.- D. A. the reimbursement by the Commonwealth for funeral expenses in the categories of Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children and Disability Assistance and Councillor Morency moved that the City Solicitor be instructed to represent the City of Salem and also that the Committee on Public Health appear at hearing. Voted. 472. Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order out of Order with unanimous Homes for the Aged i consent and it was adopted and approved by the Mayor on May 27, 1957: ORDERED: That the Special Committee appointed to explore and expedite the Home for the Aged meet with the Housing Authority, the Mayor and the State Housing Chairman { for the purpose of determining the status of the 50 units promised the City of Salem. i Claims. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Florence E. Howie, 52 Buffum St. 473. Gertrude C. McNeil, 6 Naples Rd. 474. 475• An application was received from Lilly Construction Co. , 110 Western Ave. , Blds. Lie. Allston for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. Large Signs The followin g applications for Large Signs were received and hearings were i ordered for June 13, 1957 at 8 P. M. Mch Sing Co. , Inc. , 33 Front St. 476. Xanthaky Enterprises Inc. , 167-173 Fort Ave. 477. Pelletier Shade Inc. , 65 Congress St. 478. The following Sign Bonds were referred to theCormittee on Bonds and returned Sign Bonds approved: Mah Sing Co. , Inc. , 33 Front St. 479. Xanthaky Enterprises Inc. , 167-173 Fort Ave. 480. Pelletier Shade Inc. , 65 Congress St. -481. 482. A renewal of an Auctioneer's License for Theophil Szczechowicz, 11 Essex Streel Auctioneer's Lie. was received and Councillor Swi iuch moved that the license be granted. Voted. 483. A renewal for a Pool Table License was received from Salvatore Rizzotti, 15 High Renewal Pool Table44 License Street and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. -_ AIM 311. May 23, 1957 Pool Table 484 An application was received from Joseph E. Chalupowski, 26 Andrew Street for a Pool Table at 10 St. Peter Street and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 485. ool Table An application was received from Joseph E. Chalupowski, 26 Andrew Street for a Pool Table at 10 St. Peter Street and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. I 486. Renewals & New Licenses Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on May 27, 1957: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the granting of certai licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted: RENEWALS Bowling Alleys Colonial Bowling Alleys, (11) 1 St. Peter St. Sunday Bowling Alleys Colonial Bowling Alleys, (11) 1 St. Peter St. Intelligence Office Morris L. Budnick & buyer Liberman, 101 Washington St. iJunk Collector Robert H. Christensen, 32 Irving St. Junk Dealer The Peckham's, 15 Northey St. Taxi Operators George William Casey, Jr. 19 Crosby Ave. , Beverly i Vincent R. McNeil Jr. , 159 Derby St. NEW LICENSES Taxi Operator William Francis Sirois, 10 Cabot St. I' DIGGING SEAWORMS Robert E. Cudmore, 54 Tremont St. Ernest R. Little, 62 Mason St. Martin B. Roberts, 71 Palmer St. f j 487. Appr. Rev. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance i and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on I, May 27, 1957: l "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred that the sum of $90,000.00 be and hereby is transferred from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Revenue" account. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated has considered said matter and would recommend the approval " PP of this transfer. Councillor Davies moved that the appropriation be cut 0 d. to $4 ,000.00. Defeated. Councillor Swiniuch moved immediate reconsideration. Defeated by a roll call vote of 8 Nays 2 Year I Absent. 488• Acceptance of Bids Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. �I "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred that the City Council Finance Committee meet with the City Purchasing Agent for the purpose of looking into the manner in which bids for equipment and other purchases are handled has considered said matter and would recommend a meeting of the City Council Finance Committee, Representatives to the General Court, John Murphy, Phillip Durkin, Ernest April and State Senator Herbeft Tuckermen to seek legislature in the General Court for purpose of eliminating the present system of bidding on road materials, hot top, etc. by the City and Towns. 453. The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on May 9, 1957 Ordinance- No Parking prohibiting parking on Bridge Street, westerly side, beginning at the Southerly side of Bridge St. Northey Street in a southerly direction for a distance of two hundred and fifty feet was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on May 27, 1957. The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on May 9, 1957 454 Ordinance- No Parking prohibiting parking on Bow Street, both sides, commencing at the easterly end of Bow Bow St. Street at the intersection with Aborn Street and running in a westerly direction for a distance of one hundred feet therefrom was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on May 27, 1957. Councillor Moran the assumed the chair. Councillor Francis moved reconsideration on the following. Reconsideration grant d. . 415. Reconsideration was then taken up on the matter of granting an easement to the Granteasement to Essex County - Salem Water Essex County Electric Company to construct, reconstruct, repair, maintain and operate Works Rd. for the transmission of high and low voltage electric current and for telephone use, lilies of cables installed in underground conduits, etc. which was introduced on May 9, 1957. i Councillor Francis then moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on the Whole for further study. 415A. Councillor Francis moved reconsideration on the following. Reconsideration grante .Grant Easement to N. E. T. & T. C. Reconsideration was then taken up on the matter of granting an easement to the Salem Water Works Rd. New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. for the transmission of electric current and for telephone use upon a private street or way called Salem Water Works Road from Dodge Street to Route #128 in Beverly, Massachusetts and Councillor Francis moved that the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole for further study. 489. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order. Councillor Moran moved an Grade Crossing amendment to include the Council as a Committee of the Whole. Voted. project ORDERED: Request that the Council President appoint a Committee of the City Council to take part in the investigation activities on the Norman Street and Mill Stre t Grade Crossing project. This Committee when appointed to meet at Salem City Hall for 10:00 A. M. on Friday, May 24, 1957• ; 490. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: Sidewalks-Marlborough Rd. ORDERED: That the City Engineer and Superintendent of Streets make a survey of . Marlborough Road and take all necessary steps for the purpose of accepting and carryi out all requests for the installation of sidewalks on said street. 91. Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: Use Salem Common ORDERED: That the Knights of Columbus be granted permission to use Salem Common in connection with their lawn party on June 7 and June 8, 1957- 313 May 23, 1957 492• Post notices-prohibiti Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by use of firearms he Mayor on May 27, 1957: ORDERED: That the City Marshal be requested to post notices in various locations p in Highland park and the Salem woods relative to the new firearms ordinance adopted I y the City Council. 493. March St. sewer projec Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the City Engineer and City Solicitor be requested to appear before i this board at 7:30 June 13, 1957 to explain the lack of progress on the March St. Sewerage project. 494. 15 m. parking zone Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented #153 Bridge St. to the Mayor for approval on May 27, 1957 and returned unsigned: ORDERED: That a 15 minute parking zone be placed at #153 Bridge St. between the I hours of 8:00 A. M. - 6:00 P. M. for a trial period of 60 days. 495- Water conditions on Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Wisteria St. ORDERED: That the City Engineer investigates and make a survey of the bad water conditions on Wisteria Street. This survey to cover cost to remedy the situation and to be reported at the next regular Council meeting. I 496 Expenditures- Palmers Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Cove ORDERED: That the City Auditor enlighten the City Council as to what department , the help, City Trucks, and gasoline and payloader used recently was charged to for the breaking of the surface and moving of loam that was placed some two years ago on I Palmer Cove Area for its completion. This report to be made at the next regular Council meeting. 497• Sidewalk-Congress St. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented I o the Mayor for approval on May 27, 1957 and returned unsigned. ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Streets make arrangements for the installation f a sidewalk as part of the Congress Street project from a point beyond the Jenney f � 1 tation on Congress Street and up to Peabody Street. 498. Councillor Maran then assumed the chair. Extra Cost- 4 WeekS Vacations - City Councillor Francis introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Employees to the Mayor for approval on May 27, 1957 and returned unsigned. i ORDERED: That the Mayor submit the extra cost to the City Council at the next I regular meeting if any for the 4 weekgvacation period for City Employees' with 10 years P service or more. { Juror Councillor Dolan was then appointed to draw 1 Juror for Salem Superior Civil Court and the following name was drawn: George W. Gray, 92 Station Rd. , Guard i r 814 ' _. ---- _ MaY-230 '447 On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P. M. ATTEST: C9, i GUST TOOMEY C C a a 1 i 4 4 315 - —J» 3,--1957-- — --------_Special Meeting A special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday, Poi us; June 3, 1957 at 6:30 P. M. for the purpose of appropriating monies for land takings at Fort Ave. for Old Age Housing, Repairs of the Common Fence, purchase of cars for Police Department and purchase of a Street Striping Machine for Traffic Division of the Police Department. Absent were Councillors Serafini, Morency, Marquis and Buczko. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting �) Ma were dispensed. Voted. 499• Appr. "15 Fort Ave. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved suspensi n Purchase of Property." of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on June 4, 1957: 15 ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($875.00) be and #1 hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Unclassified" item "15 Fort Avenue, Purchase of Property. " 500. Appr. Pub. Property. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Davies moved ,Wat suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted Wis under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on June 4, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Public Property" item "Repairing Common Fence. " Exp Cc 501. Appr. Municipal Parki The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved area suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then i adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on June 4, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is i appropriated from the "Parking Meter Off Street Parking" item "Market Area" to the "Municipal Parking Area" account Police, Parking Meters, Signs and Equipment. Said Sid sum to be added to sums heretofor appropriated for this purpose. 502. Appr. Police Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on June 4, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($4,900.00) be and IN Va hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Police Em Department" item "Automobiles." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 7 P. M. � ATTEST: AU96STINE C CITY� I A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, June 13, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was Councillor Tighe. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 476. A hearing was held on the application. of Mah Sing Co. , Inc. to erect a Large Large Sign Stationary Sign at 33 Front Street and Frank Jong, 28 Liberty Street, Lynn appeared in favor and Councillors Morency, Swiniuch, Marquis and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. to erect a Large Stationary Sign 477. A hearing was held on the application of Xanthaky Enterprises Inc. , 171 Fort Auenuep Large Sign and Councillors Marquis and Swiniuch were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 478. A hearing was held on the application of Pelletier Shade Co. , Inc. , 65 Congress St. Large Sign 3 to erect a Large Stationary Sign and Councillors Moran, Burke and Marquis were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Moran moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 503• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and it was adopted and approved by Trans. Collectors the Mayor on June 17, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Thirty-Six Dollars ($1036.00) be and hereby i transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Collectors" item "Salaries and Wages" su item "Extra Clerical Help. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 5o4. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved suspension Appr. Health Dept. of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under ; I suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on June 17, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to "Health Department" item "Hospital Expense" sub-item "Purchase and Installation of Laundry Equipment. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. I� 505 The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Marquis moved Appr. Library suspension of the rules. Councillor Morency objected. The following Order was then referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules: i ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($1,700.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Library" item "Rewire Main Library. " The Mayor submitted a letter from the City Auditor retiring John F. Kerrigan a 506. Retirement-John F. teacher in the School Department, said pension to be effective commencing, midnight, Kerrigan June 29, 1957 under the provisions of Section 58 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended .7937 of 65% of his salary of $5,500.00 and the mayor's action was then W-I -A51-- �17 ` June_13,-_1957 506. ratified. Voted. 507. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved that the Pequot Mills- Expert appraising Order be adopted. Councillor Morency moved an amendment that it be referred to a Committee of three appointed by the President. Defeated by a roll call vote of 1 Yeas 9 Nays 1 Absent. Original motion adopted by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas 1 Nay and 1 Absent. Approved by the Mayor on June 17, 1957: ORDERED: That the approval be and hereby is granted the mayor in the City's case of the tax appeals sought by the purchasers of the Pequot Mills to acquire the services of Mr. David Frye of 265 Essex Street, Salem for expert appraising; and Mr. Edward 0. Proctor of Dever and Proctor as special counsel and be it further j ORDERED: That the approval of the cost of these services be and hereby is j authorized and the money will be appropriated upon the presentation of their individual bills for services rendered. 8. Land Taking - Eminentt The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. The Council then recessed at Domain.- Fort Ave. 8:46 P. M. and reconvened at 8:55 P. M. The following Order was then adopted: ylt Wi ORDERED: Whereas in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that certain parcels of land on and in the rear of Fort Avenue, lying between Fort Avenue and land of the City of Salem, be taken by eminent domain for the purpose of an access road to effect an entrance from Fort Avenue, and that said E� taking should be made in accordance with Chapter 43, Section 30 of the General Laws, I as amended, and in accordance with Chapter 79, Section 1 of the General Laws, as amended and that said parcels to be taken are shown as Lots A. and B as shown on a plan entitled "Land of Georgetta B. Miller, et al, Fort Avenue, Salem, Mass. Aug. 1950, Frank 0. Morse City Engineer" and further described as follows: Lot A: SOUTHERLY by Fort Avenue on said plan 75 feet; Si WESTERLY by land formerly John A. Williams Estate 70 feet; i' NORTHERLY by Lot B 76.22 feet; and EASTERLY by land of City of Salem 70 feet, all as shown on said plan. Lot B: Ip. SOUTHERLY by Lot A on said plan 76.22 feet; hi H WESTERLY by land formerly John A. Williams Estate 45 feet; NORTHERLY by Lot C on said Plan 74.88 feet; and EASTERLY by land of City of Salem 45 feet, all as shown on said plan; it is hereby ORDERED: that due notice be given to the following: Velma Gwinn; Charles F. Gwinn, j also known as Charles M. Gwinn, and Miriel P. Gwinn; Grace A. Hanley; Arthur C. Harrigaz and Catherine M. Harrigan; John F. Harrigan; Margaret B. Cunney and Walter C. Cunney; William A. Harrigan, Jr. and Elizabeth Harrigan; Edward J. Harrigan and Jessie Harrigan; 1 Estate of Charles F. Miller; Estate of William A. Harrigan; and Octavia Williams; that j . the City Council intends to effect an access to other City land as before mentioned and to take in fee said land and all trees on said land or structures affixed thereto, and ------- -- ._ une 1-9.57 that the twenty-seventh day of June, 1957 at eight o'clock P. M. at City Hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the 509. Change deed to read Mayor on June 17, 1957: "Tte Aulson Tanning Mach- inery Company" ORDERED: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign, seal and deliver a confirmatory deed to The Aulson Tanning Machinery Company, confirming the deed recorded Essex South District Registry of Deeds dated August loth, 1944, in Book 3387, Page 574, wherein the grantee was erroneously named as "Aulson Tanning Machinery Co.-, Inc. " andshould have read, "The Aulson Tanning Machinery Company." 510. A communication was received from the City Engineer relating to bad water Bad Water conditions Wisteria St. conditions on Wisteria Street and it was received and filed. Councillor Marquis was then given unanimous consent to introduce an Order out of Order. 510A. Bad water conditions Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented to the Mayor for approval and returned unsigned: ORDERED: Request that the Mayor, in view of the report to the City Council by -- Edgar W. Nickerson, City Engineer, relative to the bad water conditions, take appropria e steps and follow the recommendations of the City Engineer, to alleviate a condition tha has been existing due to poor maintenance in the past years. Further request that the mayor consider Bond Issue to correct the situation. 511. A communication was received from the South Essex Sewerage District requesting Chap 104-Sec. 1 & 2 Acts of 1957 the City to accept the Provisions of Sections 1 & 2 of Chapter 104 of the Acts of 1957 relating to compensation of Board members and Councillor Moran moved that the Council accept the provisions of said Act. Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Defeated. Motion of the City Council to accept provisions of Sections 1 & 2 of Chapter 104 of the Acts of 1957 was adopted. Approved by the Mayor on June 17, 1957. 512. City Solicitor Alfred A. Dobrosielski submitted a communication relative to the March St. sewerage project March Street sewerage project and Councillor Davies moved that the City Engineer and Y the City Solicitor report on this matter at each successive meeting. Voted. Councillor Davies further moved that the President appoint a committee of three with a committee from the Chamber of Commerce to obtain funds to alleviate conditions of the North River. s Councillor Morency then moved permission be granted to Fred Freeman to address the Council on the matter of the condition of the North River. Councillor Davies' motion was then adopted and Councillors Moran, Davies and Francis were appointed as the Committee to meet with a committee from the Chamber of Commerce. 319 June 13, 1957 I 513. E,Expenditures-Palmer's A communication was received from the City Auditor relating to expenditures at Cove IL Palmer's Cove and it was received and filed. Voted. 514. Land off Pratt St. A communication was received from Attorney R. W. Hill relative to land left to left to City the City of Salem off Pratt Street in the will of Anna E. Haley and Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the City Solicitor and for him to notify the B City Council at the next regular meeting. Voted. i 515. Invitation An invitation was received from Mrs. Alice K. Chamberlain for the Council to attend Flag Day Exercises at the Salem Willows and for one of the Councillors to speak o i The Flag or Patriotism and Councillor Davies moved that the President accept the invita- tion. The President then appointed Councillor Swiniuch to give the talk. 516. iSale of Shares-Elec. A notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities of a hearing to be Light Companies held on June 24, 1957 at 10 A. M. in room 166 State House, Boston, Massachusetts on the joint petition of Electric Light Companies for sale of shares and Councillor Morency We moved that the Committee on Legislature and the City Solicitor attend the hearing and W1 that they notify the Council of any action taken at the followin g meeting. 517. Pet. opposed to filling A Petition from Arthur Erwin, 10 Mason Street and 64 other residents opposed to station at 86-90 North St. the establishment of a Gasoline Station at 86-90 North Street was received and filed. 518. Appl. outdoor Adv. An application was received from the John Donnelly & Sons to erect a billboard sign at 480 Highland ' i I Ave. at approximately 480 Highland Avenue and Councillor Morency moved that the City Clerk notify them that the City Council objects to any such billboards. Voted. i Claims The following Claims were referred to theCommittee on Claims: 519. Dr. I. Freedman, 140 Washington St. 520. Mrs. Alice Barry, 414 Essex St. 521. Agnes Hamilton, 23 orchard St. li s� 522• Yvonne 0. Ouellette, 203 Hilldale Ave. , Haverhill 523. Eva M. Bouchard, 6 Chase St. 524• Elsie Gaudreault, 5 Rainbow Terrace 525. Raymond, Virginia & Debra Burnham, 39 Dunlap St. 526. Claire E. Roney, 149 High St. , Danvers. 527. Jimmy Fund Day An application was received from the Jimmy Fund to hold a Jimmy Fund Day Campaign Campaign on August 17, 1957 and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. 1 Voted. 'I 528. Maintain a Lubritori An application was received from Joseph W. Pelletier, 305 Highland Avenue to Maintain a Lubritorium at 305 Highland Avenue and a public hearing was ordered for June 27, 1957 at 8 P. M. 529. Keep, store and sell An application was received from Joseph W. & Alphonsine Pelletier to keep store ani gas. & inflammables sell 15,900 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 305 Highland Avenue and a public hearing was ordered for June 27, 1957 at 8 P. M. j b An application was received from Russell-Sim Tanning Company to keep and store 530. Keep-store - 1,000 gallons of inflammables at 10 Blaney Street and a public hearing was ordered for inflammables June 27, 1957 at 8 P. M. 531• An application was received from the George W. Pickering Co. to keep and store Keep-store - 5,000 gallons of #2 Fuel Oil at 56 Federal Street and a public hearing was ordered for inflammables June 27, 1957 at 8 P. M. The following applications for licenses to Dig Sea Worms were referred to the Dig Sea Worms Committee on Licenses and Permits: John Snow, 54 Osgood St. 532. Henry C. MacNeill, Jr. , 8 Burnside St. 3. Robert Gagnon, 69 Bridge St. 53 Richard Gagnon, 69 Bridge St. 534. 535• 536. An application was received from George T. Sylvia, 8 Essex Ct., Lynn for a Blds. Lie. Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. 537. An application was received from Charlotte George for a License to deal in Appl. - Second Hand Bldg. Materials Second Hand Building Materials and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Taxi Operators The following applications for Taxi Operators' licenses were referred to the Com- mittee on Licenses and Permits: Robert Brooks, 20 Briggs St. 538• Ralph L. Morris, 7 Andrew St. 539. Robert E. Vient, 37 Charter St. 540. 541. A renewal of an Auctioneer's License of Peter J. Thornton, 1 Warren Street Court Auctioneer's Lie. was received and Councillor Burke moved that the license be granted. Voted. 542. A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses Renewals of Certain Licenses and Permits. 543• Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses New Licenses and Renewals and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted: NEW LICENSES POOL TABLES (1) Joseph E. Chalipowski, 10 St. Peter St. DRAIN LAYER P• F. Gallo & Sons, Inc. , 681 Humphrey St. , Swampscott RENEWAL POOL TABLE Salvatore Rizzotti, 15 High St. DRAIN LAYER Henry Caron, 1 Cabot St. i 321. . .__..June 13, 1957 544. Councillor Moran introduced the following report for the Committee on Public ] Maintain a Lubritorium t Health and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Councillor Burke was recorded as opposed. "The Committee on Public Health to whom was referred the application of Ernest C. Diebner, Laurien A. Levesque, Joseph Viera to Maintain a Lubritorium at 86-90 North Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the permit be granted. " (� t 545• Keep, store and sell Councillor Moran introduced the following report for the Committee on Public gas. & inflammables Health and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Councillor Burke was recorded as opposed. "The Committee on Public Health to whom wasreferred the matter of granting a licen e to Joseph & Flora Viera, Laurien A. Levesque and Ernest C. Diebner to keep, store and sell 14,650 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 86-90 North Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the permit be granted." 465 Veto- 4 Weeks Vacation The Veto of the Mayor relating to 4 weeks' vacation for City Employees was then t_ C. Employees 111 taken up and Councillor Serafini moved that the matter be laid on the table. W: 546• Search land titles - Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted. Presented POND- Linden Ave.- Leggs Hill Rd. to theMayor for approval on June 17, 1957 and returned unsigned on June 24, 1957• ORDERED: That the City Solicitor make a thorough search of land titles for a parcel of Real Estate known as "The Pond", the location of said "Pond" borders Linden I � Avenue and rear of Leggs Hill Road. This request is made so as to establish who has ,jurisdiction over said body of water, as to protection, maintenance and as to its general purpose, and be it further � I I, ORDERED: That if the City Solicitor has to go into extra legal expense for the searching of titles that the mayor request from the City Council the appropriation of money for legal expenses, and be it further I ORDERED: That the City Solicitor report be made no later than the next regular council meeting. 547 Ordinance-No Parking Councillor Buczko introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for First Nichols St. N. side ji Passage. In the year one thousnad nine hundred and Fifty-Seven. II � An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic Parkin j � g) I Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Art. 5, Sec. 51 is hereby amended by adding in alphabetic order the following: Nichols St. , Northerly side. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 322 June 13, 1957 Councillor Buczko introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for 548. Ordinance- Stop First Passage: Signs In the year one thousand nine hundred and Fifty-seven. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic (Stop Signs). Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chap. 15, Art. 4, Sec. 49. is hereby amended by adding in alphabetical orde !!! the following: "Easterly bound traffic on Aborn St. at Boston St. " SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 549• Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted. Presented Storm drains- or for a Gifford Ct. to the May or approval on June 17, 1957 and returned unsigned on June 24, 1957• ORDERED: That the City Engineer and the Superintendent of Streets make a survey and submit to the Mayor the estimated cost for the installation of adequate storm drains on Gifford's Court and be it further ORDERED: That the City Engineer and Superintendent of Streets request his Honor the Mayor to take the necessary steps to provide sufficient funds for the installation of the above said storm drains. 55G• Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Accept. West Circle Extension ORDERED: That the City Engineer prepare the necessary Engineering data for the acceptance of West Circle Extension. This extension covers an area 170 feet in length and 40' in width. 551- Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Parking Zone-15 min. by the Mayor on June 24, 1957: ORDERED: That a 15 minute limit parking zone be established at 189 Washington Street. 552• Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: Parking Meters-Salem Willows ORDERED: That the Traffic Committee and Police Traffic Committee look into the advisability of placing Parking Meters at the Salem Willows at that point near the amusement area. 553• Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: Expenditures-Palmer's Cove ORDERED: That the City Auditor inform this Council to what account was charged a to the use of equipment, gasoline, man-power when dirt was moved from one section of Palmer Cove to another. This order is to clarify the letter addressed to the City Council from the City Auditor of this date. 554• Councillor Davies introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for Ordinance-Parking prohibited first Passage. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic (Parking). Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: 323 June ,13,_195-Z_ SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Art. 5, Sec. 51 is hereby amended by adding in alphabetical order the following: Bridge Street, easterly side from St. Peter Street to North Court. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. V 555• Ordinance-Parking 1, prohibited Councillor Davies introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for First ( /i` dd Passage. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. F q i An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic (Parking). Be it ordained by theCity Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15, Article 5, Section 51 is hereby amended by adding in alphabetical order the following: North Street Court, southerly side. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 10:14 P. M. j ATTEST: i A MEY ARK it I i I j 324 June 27, 1957 A regular meeting of the. City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, June 27, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Councillor Buczko was absent. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. i 530. A hearing was held on the application of Russell - Sim Tanning Co. to keep and Keep and store inflammables store 1,000 gallons of inflammables , degreasing fluid, at 10 Blaney Street and Walter Murphy, Treasurer of the Russell Sim Co. appeared in favor and Councillors Swiniuch, Tighe and Moran, were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 531. A hearing was held on the application of the First Baptist Church to keep and Keep and store store 5,000 gallons of inflammables #2 fuel oil inflammables at 56 Federal Street and Councillors Moran and Swiniuch were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Moran then moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 529• A hearing was held on the application of Joseph W. & Alphonsine Pelletier to keep, Keep store and sell gas. & inflammables store and sell 15,900 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 305 Highland Avenue and J. Andrew Foisey, attorney for the petitioner, appeared in favor and there was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Moran moved that the permit be granted. Voted. Councillor Burke moved an amendment that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Health. Voted. Councillor Morency served notice of reconsideration at the next meeting. 528. A hearing was held on the application of Joseph W. & Alphonsine Pelletier to Maintain a Lubritori Maintain a Lubritorium at 305 Highland Avenue and J. Andrew Foisy, attorney for the petitioner, appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Health. Voted. 508. A hearing was held on the matter of taking land at the rear of Fort Avenue for Land Taking Eminent domain the purpose of an access road and Councillors Swiniuch, Marquis, and Moran and Tighe were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuchl then introduced the following Order which was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on July 1, 1957• 556. RESOLVED: That the common convenience, benefit and necessity of the inhabitants Land Taking Eminent domain Fort Ave. of the City require that certain parcels of land on and in the rear of Fort Avenue, should be taken to provide an access road to effect an entrance from Fort Avenue to othi r City land in the rear of Fort Avenue; That said parcels are described as follows: SOUTHERLY by Fort Avenue 75 feet; WESTERLY by land formerly of J, hn A. Williams Estate on two courses 115 feet; NORTHERLY by Lot C, 74.88 feet; EASTERLY by land of City of Salem on two courses 115 feet, all as shown on a plan entitled "Land of Georgetta B. Miller, et al, Fort Avenue, Salem, Mass. Aug. 1950, Fr 0. 325 f June _27,.._1957 Morse, City Engineer" and being Lots A and B on said plan. The above mentioned parcels for the purposes above mentioned, it is necessary to take in fee said parcels of land, including all trees and structures located thereon, belonging to and supposed to belong to the persons hereinafter described. Lot A: The parcel of land supposed to be owned by Velma Gwinn, et als on the Northerly side of Fort Avenue, bounded and described as follows: SOUTHERLY by Fort Avenue 75 feet; WESTERLY by land formerly John A. Williams, Estate, 70 feet; NORTHERLY by Lot B. 76.22 feet; EASTERLY by land of City of Salem, 70 feet, all as shown on plan hereinbefore ment oned. Lot B: The parcel of land supposed to be owned by Octavia Williams in rear of Fort Avenue, bounded and described as follows: SOUTHERLY..by Lot A on said plan 76.22 feet; WESTERLY by land formerly John A. Williams Estate 45 feet; NORTHERLY by Lot C on said Plan 74.88 feet; and EASTERLY by land of City of Salem 45 feet, all as shown on plan hereinbefore menti ned. WHEREAS, the City Council on the 13th day of June 1957, passed the following order, viz: l "WHEREAS in the opinion of the City Council the public necessity and convenience require that certain parcels of land on and in the rear of Fort Avenue, lying between Fort Avenue and land of the City of Salem, be taken by eminent domain for the purpose of an access road to effect an entrance from Fort Avenue, and that said taking should be made in accordance with Chapter 43, Section 30 of the General Laws, as amended, and in accordance with Chapter 79, Section 1 of the General Laws, as amended, and that said parcels to be taken are shown as Lots A and B as shown on a plan entitled "Land of Georgetta B. Miller, et al, Fort Avenue, Salem, Mass. , Aug. 1950, Frank 0. Morse, City Engineer" and further described as follows: Lot A: SOUTHERLY by Fort Avenue on said plan 75 feet; WESTERLY by land formerly John A. Williams Estate 70 feet; NORTHERLY by Lot B 76.22 feet; and EASTERLY by land of City of Salem 70 feet, all as shown on said plan. Lot B SOUTHERLY by Lot A on said plan 76.22 feet; WESTERLY by land formerly John A. Williams Estate 45 feet; NORTHERLY by Lot C on said Plan 74.88 feet; and EASTERLY by land of City of Salem 45 feet, all as shonw on saicl plan; it is i hereby ORDERED: that due notice be given to the following: Velma Gwinn; Charles F. jGwinn, also known as Charled M. Gwinn, and Muriel P. Gwinn; Grace A. Hanley; Arthur C. Harrigan and Catherine M. Harrigan; John F. Harrigan; Margaret B. Cunney and Walter C. Cunney; William A. Harrigan, Jr. , and Elizabeth Harrigan; Edward J. Harrigan and 32' - _Jun 272--1957 _ Jessie Harrigan; Estate of Charles Miller; Estate of William A. Harrigan; and Octavia Williams; that the City Council intends to effect an access to other City land as befor mentioned and to take in fee said land and all trees on said land or structures affixed thereto, and that the twenty-seventh day of June, 1957 at eight o'clock P. M. at City Hall, Salem, is appointed as the time and place for a public hearing in the matter." WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the intention of the City Council to take in fee their lands for the purposes aforesaid, as appears by the return on the order of notice issued therefore, passed as aforesaid; and, WHEREAS, the City Council did meet at the time and place appointed and notified as aforesaid and has heard all parties interested claiming to be heard in the matter, it is therefore, ORDERED AND DECREED that the parcels before described are taken in fee for the purpose of an access road to effect an entrance from Fort Avenue to other City land, all as aborre described and according to the plan hereinbefore mentioned, copy of said plan is on file in the office of the City Engineer, the original of said plan to be recorded in the Essex Registry of Deeds, Southern . District to which plan reference may be had. Said taking as hereinbefore states is over land of the owners as hereinbefore set o t and we have considered and estimated the damages sustained in their property of the sail parcels of land by said owners as aforesaid, as shown on said plan, and we determine an award the same as follows, viz: Velm Gwinn, et als $1.00 Octavia Williams 1.00. As compensation in full for any and all damages sustained by them aforesaid, and to be paid by the City, said amounts are to be charged to the Fort Avenue Taking Account, and appropriation of $375.00 having been made for the establishment of said access road All trees upon the lands taken or structures affixed thereto are included in this transaction. The names of owners herein given, although supposed to be correct, are such only as matters of opinion and belief. The owners: and/or occupants of land taken as aforesaid are hereby required to remo e their personal property form the premises on or before the first day of August, 1957, unless otherwise agreed upon. Given under our hands this twenty-seventh day of June in the year nineteen hundred ind fifty-seven. Louis A. Swiniuch George W. Marquis John R. Serafini Thomas F. Tighe John H. Burke William A. Moran Norman E. Davies James W. Dolan Philip L. Morency Stephen E. Francis, Pres. 1 419A. A hearing was held on the matter of a change in the Zonir 0�d nance by adding Ordinance-Zoning Chang I ' to Section 8 Paragraph A the words "Pattern and Die Making"`8Yi"d GvoAftllors Moran, Tighe, Marquis, Dolan, Serafini and Swiniuch were recorded in favor and E. C. Osborne, Jr. appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency move the Ordinance be adopted for First Passage. Roll call vote 10 Yeas 1 Absent. Ri.......*.ai _.. 327 — -- - — --- —=Tune 27�1957 In the year One Thousand Nire Hundred and fifty-seven. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Zoning. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by adding at the end of the list of businesses in Paragraph A, Item 8, of said section, after the word "Welder" the following words: "Pattern and Die Making Boat Builder" Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 557. Trans. Fire Dept. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the r Mayor on July 1, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Four Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars ($428.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Fire Department" item "Uniform Allowance. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 558• Appr. Fire Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved suspension of the rules. Councillor Swiniuch objected. The following Order was then referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2,300.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Fire Department" item "Automobile." 559• Appr. Assessors Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and adopted and approved by the Mayor on July 1, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($225.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Assessors" item "Salaries and Wages" sub item "Extra Clerk Hire. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 56o. Appr. Police Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved I( suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopte under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on July 1, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Police" item "Automobiles" sub item "Three (3) twelve volt radios." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 561. Trans. Cemetery Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Tighe moved suspen- sion of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on July 1, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($550,00) be and hereby is 3l'� ' transferred from the "Estimated Receipts" account to the "Cemetery Sete of Vaults" account. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 562. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Burke moved that it Increase pension of Mrs. Marie J. Cor- be adopted. The following Order was then adopted by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and riveau 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on July 1, 1957: ORDERED: In accordance to Chapter 387, Acts of 1953, of the General Laws, that the annual survivorship allowance of Seven Hundred Ten Dollars Sixteen Cents ($710.16) paid by the "Salem Contributory Retirement System' to Marie J. Corriveau the widow of Arthur E. Corriveau, an employee of the City of Salem for over fifteen years (15) years be an hereby is increased to Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00). 563. A communication was received from the Mayor relative to land off Pratt Street Land off Pratt St. Left to City of Salex left to the City of Salem in the will of Anna E. Haley and Councillor Morency moved that the gift be accepted and gratitude of the City of Salem be spread on the records. Councillor Serafini moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Property. Councillor Serafini then asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. Councillor Morency objected. Councillor Serafini's amendment was then adopted by a roll call vote of 6 Yeas, 4 Nays and 1 Absent. 564. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Marquis moved Appr. Fort Ave. Land Taking suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on July 1, 1957• ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($375.00) be and hereby is appropriated fran the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the unclassified item "Fort Avenue Land Taking" account. 565. The Mayor's appointment of Emerson E. Pollock, 198 North Street as a Constable Appt. Constable for the term of one year effective June 28, 1957 was received and filed. 566. A communication was received from the Mayor enclosing communication from the Drain Porter's Pond Town of Marblehead expressing the desire of Marblehead officials to confer with the Mayor and City Council concerning draining that area known as Porter's Pond. Councillor Marquis requested unanimous consent to introduce an Order out of order. There was no objection. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: 567• ORDERED: That the City Clerk communicate with the chairman of the Marblehead Boar Drain- Porter's Pond of Selectmen for a joint meeting with the Salem City Council relative to the dispositica i Of a parcel of property known as Porter's Pond. Be it further ordered that the Mayor be so notified and request that he take part in said joint meeting. Said meeting to take place in the Salem City Council Chamber o Friday, Jury 5, 1957 at 7:30 P. M. 329 June..?7,_1957 A communication was received from the City Auditor relating to expenditures at Expenditures Palmeer8r's Palmer's Cove and it was received and filed. Cove 569• d a communication relating to the matter of searching t Pond- rear of Loring The City Solicitor submitte Ave.- C. Solicitor's he rear of Loring Avenue and it was received and opinion title and investigate the pond in t filed. 570• 15 Min. Parking Zone- A communication was received from Marshal Joseph V. McDonough opposed to 15 189 Wash. St. minute parking zone at 189 Washington Street and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Traffic. Voted. 571. C. Sol. opinion re: The City Solicitor submitted his opinion relative to the March Street Ejector March St. Ejector i ,. Station Project Station and it was received and filed. 572• C. Sol. opinion re : The City Solicitor submitted his opinion as to the land off Pratt Street left to Land off Pratt St. left to City of Salem the City of Salem in the will of Anna E. Haley and it was received and filed. i u' Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 573• Florence I. Portors, 3 Fairview Ave. , Beverly 574. Mrs. Effie Eisener, 6 Perkins St. , Lynn 575• John Doyle, 48 Forrester St. , Salem 576. Leo J. Gaudette, 20 Palmer St. , Salem 577. Florence McMillen, 15 Lynde St. , Salem 578. Pole location and A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company to install 1 pole and Removal remove 1 pole on Broadway between Loring Avenue and Charles Street and a public hearing was ordered for July 11, 1957 at 8 P. M. 579• Pole location A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and t Essex County Electric Company to locate 1 pole on Ancient Road and a public hearing was ordered for July 11, 1957 at 8 P. M. Pole location ands• A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Tel- removal ephone and Telegraph Company to locate 1 pole on Adams Street and a public hearing was ordered for July 11, 1957 at 8 P. M. 581. Pole location ani A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New England removal Telephone and Telegraph Company to install 1 pole and remove 1 pole on Harbor Street and a public hearing was ordered for July 11, 1957 at 8 P. M. 582• i Cancellation of gas. A request was received from M. H. Parsons & Sons Lumber Co. to cancel storage of permit inflammables at 38-40 Bridge Street and Councillor Davies moved that the license I be revoked. Voted. i 583. Builder's License An application was received from Alfred J. Hunter, Jr. , 19 Betty Terrace, Lynn for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Vote( . i 3M June 27. 1957 _.---- 584. An application was received from Henry E. Loyte, 111 Mason Street for a Builder's Builder's License License and Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 585• An application was received from Vincent P. Sweeney, D/ B/ A Sweeney Corp. , 38 Drain Layer's Lic. Tanager St. , Arlington, Mass. for a Drain Layer's License and it was referred to the Special Committee on Drain Layers. 586• A Drain Layer's Bond covering Vincent P. Sweeney, d/b/a Sweeney Corp. , 38 Tanager Drain Layer's Bond St. , Arlington, Mass. was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 587• An application was received from Joseph W. Desjardin, 6 St. Paul St. for a Taxi Taxi Operator Operator's license and it was referred to theCommittee on Licenses and Permits. 588. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses New Licenses and Renewals and Permits and report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWALS JUNK COLLECTOR Robert Thorn, 87 Broadway DIG SEA WORMS Henry C. McNeill, Jr. , 16 March St. Matthew Makowiecki, 1 Daniels St. Ct. Charles Pearson, 1 Rice St. George J. Robinson, 912 E. Collins St. TAXI OPERATORS Edgar J. St. Pierre, 62 Linden Ave. , Beverly NEW LICENSES DIG SEA WORMS Henry C. McNeill, 8 Burnside.St. ' . Richard Gagnon, 69 Bridge St. Robert Gagnon, 69 Bridge St. John Snow, 54 Osgood St. JUNK COLLECTOR Charlotte George, 18 March St. Gordon Leslie, 6 Bentley St. (with restriction on storage) TAXI OPERATORS Robert Brooks, 20 Briggs St. Ralph L. Morris, 7 Andrew St. J Robert E. Vient, 34 Charter St. Ij 589' Councillor Morency introduced the following report for the Committee on Ordinances Accept. Chap. 670 of —� the Acts of 1955 and the report was accepted and recomendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor Be: increase PPens. Allowances. on July 1, 1957• "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred the matter of accepting Chapter 670 of the Acts of 1955 has considered said matter and would recommend that said Chapter 670 be accepted by the City of Salem." 590• Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance Appr. Library and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on i July 1, 1957: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred that the sum of $1,700.00 be and i ; 3.V 1. June 27, 1957 hereby appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the ."Library" item "Rewire Main Library" has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this appropriation. Ordinance-parking 547• The matter of Second passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on June 13, prohibited 1957 prohibiting parking on the Northerly side of Nichols Street was then taken up and P 1 passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on July 1, 1957- 548. Ordinance-stop sign The matter of Second passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on June 13, Aborn St. 1957 establishing a stop sign on Aborn Street at Boston Street was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on July 1, 1957• 554. rdinance prohibiting The matter of Second passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on June 13, parking on Bridge St. 1957 prohibiting parking on Bridge Street from St. Peter St. to North Court easterly side was then taken up and Councillor Serafini moved that the matter be laid on the i� table. Voted. 555- Ordinance-prohibiting The matter of Second passage of an Ordinance prohibiting parking an North Street parking on North St. jS Ct. Court southerly was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on July 1, 1957• 591- 15 M. P. H. speed zone Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Collins & E. Collins Streets by the Mayor on July 1, 1957: ORDERED: That a 15 M. P. H. speed zone be placed on Collins and East Collins Streets for a trial period of 60 days. 592. Paint crosswalks Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved p and playground area by the Mayor on July 1,, 1957. ORDERED: That the Police Department be requested to paint crosswalks and play- ground area at Collins Cove and all recreational areas. 593- Cement walk Salem Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Common to the Mayor for approval on July 1, 1957 and returned unsigned on July 10, 1957• ORDERED: That the Park Department be requested to replace the dirt walk with cement in Salem Common on the walk between Winter Street and the Phillips school. 594. Lighting on Common Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented to the Mayor for approval on July 1, 1957 and returned unsigned on July 10, 1957• ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate money for the proper lighting of the Salem Common. 595- Ordinance-Overtime Councillor Dolan introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for First Passage. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Classification and Salary Schedules of Certain City Employees. 30 . Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinances of 1929, as amended on March 28, 1957) is further amended by inserting the following new Section, the adoption of which shall have the effect of revoking all prior Ordinances concerned with Overtime: SECTION 7A. Overtime - Any person classified in this Ordinance, who is required to work beyond their normal work week shall be paid at the hourly rate for the particu lEr classification as fixed by Sections 1 and 2 of this Ordinance. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved 596. Wreath-Hawthorne by the Mayor on July 1, 1957: monument ORDERED: That the Park Department be requested to place a wreath on the Nathaniel Hawthorne monument on July 4th. Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was ado ted: 597• P Cover rubbish trucks ORDERED: That the Health Department take all necessary steps to see to it that the trucks carrying rubbish remain covered on their way up Highland Avenue to the City dump. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was a 598• dopted. Harbor Police Patrol ORDERED: That the Council Committee on Finance study the advisability of establishing a Harbor Police Patrol. On the motion of Councillor Moran the meeting adjourned at 9:44 P. M. ATTEST: GUST INE J. MEY CI I A y. t. I I 333 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, July 11, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. Pole Location & 599• A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company to install I Removal and remove 1 pole on Broadway between Loring Avenue and Charles Street and Fred Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company and Charles F. Herber appeared in favor and I Councillors Marquis and Tighe were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together I with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company date the 7th day of June, 1957• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantia ly at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Pole Location in Broadway between Loring i Ave. and Charles St. , Salem No. SAL-86 Dated 6/7/57--Piled with this order. There may be attached to said poles by Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necess for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: �I Broadway - Between Loring Avenue and Charles Street Install One (1) Pole II Remove One (1) Pole c 600. Pole Location A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to locate 1 pole on Ancient Road andFred I A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillor Moran was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Moran I oved thatthe following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County lectric Company be and they are hereby granted ,joint or identical locations for and rmission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be place hereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may i eem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in peti- tion of said Companies dated the 12th day of June 1957• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following condi- tions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked-N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 5398 Dated 6-11-57--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the 1 conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 201feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number ofpoles which may be erected thereon under this order: Ancient (Old) Road at property of Salem Park Department - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay an maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in-the above or intersecting public way for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 6ol. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company and Pole Location the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for pole location on Adams Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Moran, Marquis and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegn ph Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission I o erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways here- inafter referred to , as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 17th day of May, 1957• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Joint Pole Location in Adams Street, Salem, Mass. No. SAL-83 Dated 5/17/57--filed with this order. There may attached to I i said poles by said Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the ' conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Adams Street - Between property of J. P. Conley and R. L. Petit - Install One i (1) Pole i ` r 335 July 11, 1957_ Pole Location and 602. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the Removal for pole location and removal on Harbor New England Telephone and Telegraph Company P Street and Mr. Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in faovr and Councillors Moran, Marquis and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and k permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies datedthe 17th day of May, 1957. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles skull be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Joint Pole Location in Harbor St. Opposite Prince St. , Salem No. SAL-82 Dated 5/17/57--Piled with this order. There may attached to said poles by said Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixt es necessary for the conduct of its business; and by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Harbor Street - Opposite Prince Street - Install One (1) Pole Remove One (1) Pole I 603. Appt. Vets. Agent The Mayor submitted as an item of information his appointment of Charles T. Fox as Veterans' Agent effective July 1, 1957 to complete term left by retirement of Patrick J. Cleary and it was received and filed. 604. Appr. Fire Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1957. ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($850.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Fire Department' item "Expense" sub item "Torches and Cutters." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved 605. i Appr. Dever and Procto suspension of the rules. Councillor Davies objected. The following Order was then Legal Services referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. Naumkeag Mills ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500.00) be and hereby j is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the"Unclassified" item N "Dever and Proctor Legal Services Naumkeag Mills. " Said sum to be expended by the DU Mayor. 606. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Moran moved Appr. David Frye suspension of the rules. Councillor Davies objected. The following Order was then Appraisal Service referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Unclassified" item "David Frye Appraisal Service" said sum to be expended by the Mayor. 607. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. Civil Defense suspension of the rules. Councillor Marquis objected. The following Order was then referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. Voted. ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Police" item "Automobiles" sub item "Radios" to the "Civil !, '9 Defense" item "Expense" sub item "Police Radios. " Said sum to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this purpose. 608. ` The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Burke moved Appr. Bakers Island that it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is ' transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Unclassified" item Bakers Island. 609 The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch Appr. Park Dept. p� moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Sale of Park Property" account to the "Park Department" item "Expense" sub item "Park Improvements. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 610. The following Order was recommended bythe Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. Park Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Sale of Park Property" account to the "Park Department ' h item "Expense" sub item "Park Improvements." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 4 337 July 11, 1957 - 6u. Trans. E. & R. Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Moran moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eight Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($2,808.36) be and hereby is transferred from the "City Clerk's" item "Salaries and Wages" to the "Elections and Registrations" item "Salaries and Wages. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. Appr. Treas. Dept.612. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rifles and approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1)000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meter, Parking Meters" account as follows, to the "Treasurer" item "Parking Meters Salaries and Wages" Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), to the "Treasurer" item "Parking Meters Expense" Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. � I 613. Annuity Helen M. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of Nichols 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1957- ORDERED: That under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the General Court of Massachusetts amending Chapter 32 of the General Laws by adding Section 95 as provided therein, the City of Salem hereby grants an annuity to Helen M. Nichols of 67- Loring Avenue, Salem, Mass. , widow of Harvey F. Nichols who died July 4, 1957 and who during the period of his lifetime was a regular employee of the City of Salem, Fire Department from November 14, 1927 to the date of his retirement March 19, 1955 and that such annuity be in the sum of $2,000.00, which does not exceed one-half (z) of his regular compensation at the time of his death. Said annuity to be computed and payable in the manner and at the time heretofore established Ag with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. 614. '.AnnuityMargaret G. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted by a roll call 011son Al vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1957: ORDERED: That under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the General Court of Massachusetts amending Chapter 32 of the General Laws by adding Section 95 as provided therein, the City of Salem hereby grants an annuity to Margaret i • Olsson of 74 Proctor Street, Salem, Mass. , widow of Lawrence H. Olsson who died June 29, 1957 and who during the period of his lifetime was a regular employee of the City of Salem, Police Department from February 12, 1914 to the date of his retirement January 30, 1954 and that such annuity be in the sum of $1809.00, which does not exceed one-half (2) of his regular compensation at the time of his death. Said annuit to be computed and payable in the manner and at the time heretofore established with respect to pension and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each July 11, 1957 calendar year. 615. l The Mayor submitted a communication enclosing a letter from the City Auditor Retirement of Oliver Green retiring Mr. Oliver Green, a teacher in the School Department, effective midnight, July 12, 1957 an an annual pension of $2,989.00 under the provisions of Section 58 of n Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended and it was received and filed. 616. A communication was received from the Mayor submitting the recommendations of the Report of Board of appeal Board of Review for job placement in the Barrington Classification Plan which reads as re: Barrington Classification follows: plan "The Honorable Francis X. Collins Mayor of the City of Salem City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Dear Sir: In accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Ordinance of 1929, as amended on March 28, 1957, we have reviewed the appeals of all city employees who requested a change in the job class to which their positions were assigned on the salary job group in which their job classes were placed by Barrington Associates. Each applicant was given an oppor- tunity to present his reasons for appeal in writing and to supplement his written appeaL with a personal appearance before this Board. After reviewing all of the written appeals and hearing all of the oral appeals, this Board discussed and voted on each case. We recommend that the following changes b made in the City of Salem Classification and Salary Plan. POLICE DEPARTMENT (3) Captains be advanced from Group XV to Group XVI (6) Lieutenants be advanced from Group XIV to Group XV (1) Principal Clerk (Police) Group X (1) New position to be known as Police Photographer Group XII FIRE DEPARTMENT (3) Deputy Chiefs to be advanced from Group XV to Group XVI (9) Captains to be advanced from Group XIV to Group XV (1) Principal Clerk (Fire) Group X (1) Civil Defense Director to be advanced from Group XV to Group XVI HEALTH DEPARTMENT J (1) Inspector of Plumbing and Sanitation to be advanced from Group XII to Group XIII (1) Inspector of Animals (part Time) to be advanced from $400.00 to $520.00 yearly. PARK AND SHADE TREE DEPARTMENT (1) Gardner General to be advanced from Group XI to Group XII (2) Laborers to be classified as skilled laborers from Group VI to Group VIII (1) Operator to be classified as Working Foreman from Group X to Group XI (2) Climbers to be advanced from Group X to Group XI. (1) Carpenter Helper replaced with new title Park Maintenance Man in Group XI CEMETERY (2) Skilled Laborers to be classified as Gardners GENERAL Eliminate distinction between Light and Heavy Chauffeurs. Classify all in Group VIII as Chauffeurs. WORKING FOREMAN TO BE ADVANCED (3) Park Department and Shade) (11) Public Works ) (5) Water Department ) Advanced from Froup X to Group XI j �1) Police Traffic 1) Health Department ) (1) Cemetery Department ) r t. _..--- -- Illy. h _1957 DEPARTMENT HEADS TO BE ADVANCED �1{1 Superintendent Public Buildings ) 1) City Solicitor ) (1) Head Librarian ) (1) Superintendent of Central Mo r ) Advanced from Group XVI to Group XVII Pool (1) City Electrician ) You will notice that some of the above recommended changes and new class ' titles apply to positions for which no appeals were submitted. These changes were necessary to retain proper relationships among the various classes. Very truly yours, sl Charles H. Williams Timothy L. Mahoney Henry E. Corbin Thomas J. Walsh Barrington Board of Appeal" i Councillor Tighe moved that the Council Committee of the Whole sit with the Board of Review and discuss the changes before they are adopted. Councillor Tighe h then withdrew his motion. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be adopted as recommended. Councillor Swiniuch them withdrew his motion. Councillor Tighe then moved that the matter be _laid.'on the table and that the City Council meet with the Board of Appeal on Tuesday, July 16, 1957 at 7:30 P. M. to discuss all appeals. Voted. Councillor Moran questioned the vote and a roll call vote was then taken and Councillor Tighe's motion was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 3 Nays. 617. ( Change in Job titles The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Tighe moved that ire: Barrington Report it be adopted. The following Order was then adopted and approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1957: ORDERED: That the two Laborers in the Moth Suppression and Shade Tree Depart- ment be classified as Skilled Laborers, be it further; ORDER ID: That the Operator in the Park Department be classified as a Working Foreman, be it further; ORDERED: That the two Skilled Laborers in the Cemetery Department be classified as Gardners. 618. Ordinance-re: The Mayor submitted the following Ordinance relating to classification and changes in Barrington - Classification salary schedules of certain city employees and Councillor Moran moved that it be adopted. The following Ordinance was then adopted for First Passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 Yeas: In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. An Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance Relating to the Classification and Salary Schedules of Certain City Employees. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: �I SECTION 1. Chapter 14 of the City Ordinance of 1929, as amended on March 28th, 1957, is further amended by deleting and inserting certain classifications under SECTION 1 CLASSIFICATION as follows: JOB GROUP VII Delete - Chauffeur (Light Truck) Y JulY 11 1957 JOB GROUP VIII insert - Chauffeur (Heavy Truck) _Light Truck) L1 JOB GROUP IX delete - Carpenter Helper am i JOB GROUP X delete - Head Clerk (Police Department) (Fire Department) i insert - Principal Clerk Police Department insert - Principal Clerk Fire Department delete - Climber delete - Working Foreman ( Park ) delete - Working Foreman ( Water ) delete - Working Foreman ( Street ) i delete - Working Foreman ( Police Traffic ) i delete - Working Foreman ( Health ) delete - Working Foreman ( Cemetery ) JOB GROUP XI insert - Climber insert - Working Foreman ( Park ) insert - Working Foreman ( Water ) insert - Working Foreman ( Street ) insert - Working Foreman ( Police Traffic ) ;q; insert - Working Foreman ( Health ) insert - Working Foreman ( Cemetery ) insert - Park Maintenance Man (Formerly Carpenter's Helper) delete - Gardener, General JOB GROUP XII insert - Gardener, General insert - Police Photographer delete - Plumbing & Sanitary Inspector JOB GROUP XIII insert - Plumbing & Sanitary Inspector ® JOB GROUP XN delete - Captain (Fire) delete - Lieutenant ( Police ) JOB GROUP XV insert - Captain (Fire) I insert - Lieutenant (Police) delete - Captain (Police) delete - Deputy Fire Chief delete - Director, Civil Defense 41 -- July ll,--19 -7-_- JOB GROUP XVI insert - Captain (Police) insert - Deputy Fire Chief insert - Director, Civil Defense j delete - City Solicitor delete - Superintendent, Central Motor Equipment delete - Superintendent, Public Buildings and Inspector of Public Buildings delete - City Electrician delete - Head Librarian JOB GROUP XVII insert - City Solicitor insert - Superintendent, Central Motor Equipment insert - Superintendent, Public Buildings and Inspector of Public Buildings insert - City Electrician insert - Head Librarian SECTION 2. Under SECTION 4 FULL YEAR PART TIME POSITIONS change the words "Animal Inspector, $400.00 per year" and insert the following: "Animal Inspector $520.00 per year." i SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 619• A com=ication was received from the Fire Chief requesting permission to keep Keep name on payroll Fire Dept. the name of Francis J. Moulison on the payroll beyond the regular 30 day period and Councillor Davies moved that permission be granted. Voted. 620. March St. Ejector Project A communication was received from the City Solicitor relating to the March Street Ejector Project and it was received and filed. 621. Appr. March St. Ejectoi Councillor Davies introducedthe following Order which was adopted. Presented to the Mayor for approval and returned unsigned. Vetoed by Mayor on July 25, 1957- ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate One Thousand Dollars and no/100 $1,000.00 for the purpose of paying for land and easements re: March St. Ejector Project, to be submitted at next regular meeting. 622. Pole Location A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Essex County Electric Company for pole locations on Jackson Street and a public hearing was ordered for July 25, 1957 at 8 P. M. f 623. Pole location A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company and the New ' I England Telephone and Telegraph Company for pole location on Ocean Avenue opposite Broadway and a public hearing was ordered for July 25, 1957 at 8 P. M. 624. Large Sign An application was received from the Bay State Petroleum Co. , Inc. to install a large Stationary Sign at 41 Boston Street and a public hearing was ordered for July 25, 1957 at 8 P. M. An application was received from Sun Oil Company to keep, store and sell 19,800 626. Keep, store and sell Gallons of Gasoline & Inflammables at 119 Boston Street and a public hearing was ordered gas. & inflammables for July 25, 1957 at 8 P. M. 627. An application was received from the Sun Oil Company to Maintain a Lubritorium at Maintain a Lubritorium 119 Boston Street and a public hearing was ordered for July 25, 1957 at 8 P. M. 628. An application was received from John A. Volpe Cons. Co. , 54 Eastern Ave. , Malden, 'Builder's License Mass. for a Builder's License and Councillor Serafini moved that the license be granted. 629. An application was received from the Franco American War Veterans' Inc. to hold Tag Days Tag Days on July 12, 1957 and July 13, 1957 and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. The following applications for Taxi Operators' Licenses were referred to the Committee on Licenses and permits: { Roland J. Boisvert, 42 Park St. Taxi Operators Clarence E. Stanton, 90 Margin St. Licenses Daniel F. Ward, 19 West Ave. 630-631-632-633 Thomas F. Cronan, 44 Barstow St. 634. A Sign Bond covering Bay State Petroleum Co. , Inc. , 41 Boston Street was referred Sign Bond to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 635. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses Taxi Oper. and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following license be granted: TAXI OPERATOR Joseph W. Des,jardin, 6 St. Paul St. , Salem" 636. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance Appr. Fire Dept. and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred that the sum of $2,300.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Fire Department' item "Automobile" has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this appropriation. 637. Councillor Fran introduced the following report for the Committee on Health and Keep and store gasoline & Maintain a the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Lubritorium The Committee on Public Health to whom was referred the matter of the application of Joseph W. & Alphonsine Pelletier to keep and store gasoline and Maintain a Lubritorium at 305 Highland Avenue has considered said matter and would recommend that the same be granted. 595• The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance introduced on June 27, 1957 relatinj Overtime-City Employe s to overtime pay for City Employees was then taken"Up and passed to be ordained. i Approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1957. 343 419A. The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on May 9, 1957 Ordinance- Zoning- Patter & Die Making amending Zoning Ordinance by adding at the end of the list of businesses in Paragraph Boat Builder A. item 8 of said section after the word "Welder" the words "Pattern and Die Making" rand "Boat Builder" was then taken up and passed to be ordained by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on July 15, 1957• Councillor Moran then assumed the chair. 465. Councillor Francis them moved that the Mayor's Veto relating to 4 weeks vacation 4 Weeks vacation ees with 10 consective years of service be taken from the table. Voted. City Employees with for City Employ 10 yrs. consective service Councillor Francis then moved "Shall this Order be enacted not withstanding the Veto of the Mayor?" Voted. The Mayor's Veto was then overriden by a roll call vote of 8 i Yeas and 3 Nays and the following Order was adopted: 458. ORDERED: That the provisions of Section 111G of Chapter 41 of the General Laws relating to annual vacations for city employees and providing for an annual vacation of three weeks, without loss of pay for any employee of the city who has worked continuously for five years but less than ten years and for an annual vacation of four weeks without loss of pay for any employee of the City who has worked continuous) for ten years or more is hereby accepted by the City Council of the City of Salem. Councillor Francis then assumed the chair. Senate Committee 638 investigate Tunnel Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: � Project ORDERED: That the Senate. Committee investigating theprogress of the Salem Tunnel Job be immediately advised by telegram that the Salem City Council demands that immediate action be taken to complete this job with all possible speed. j ' 639• North River Stench Councillor Morency introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented to the Mayor for approval on July 151 1957 and returned unsigned: ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to provide immediate action for a bonding order to cover 25% of the costs of eliminating the North River stench (it being under- A stood that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will bear 75% of the cost.) 64o. Ped. traffic lights Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: Jefferson Ave. & Wilson St. ORDERED: That the Engineering Department, Police Department and the Electrical Department inform this Council at the next meeting of the present status of the order relating to pedestrian controlled traffic lights at the corner of Jefferson Ave. and �. Wilson Street and all such orders. I 641. iStench-corner of Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted: Margin & Norman Sts. i ORDERED: That the Health Agent and the City Engineer investigate the obnoxious st nch at the corner of Margin and Norman Streets on the Post Office Side. �. 642. Water pressure- Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: Highland Ave. ORDERED: That the City Engineer make a survey and report his findings and recommendations pertaining to the necessary steps which must be taken to increase the present low water pressure along Highland Ave. in the City of Salem. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted: 643, Ped. lights ORDERED: That the Department of Public Works of the Commonwealth of Highland Ave. Massachusetts be requested to make a survey to determine the need for the installation of pedestrian controlled lights on Highland Avenue at a point where said street lintersects with Valley Street and also at Freeman Road. On the motion of Councillor the meeting adjourned at 10:35 P• M. ATTEST: AUCIKSTINE T: OMEY CIT i j -45 July 25, 1957------ - - A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, July 25, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the pre ions meeting were dispensed. Voted. I Pole Locations 644. A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph ' Company and the Essex County Electric Company for pole locations on Jackson Street and Councillors Swiniuch, Moran and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Moran moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDER ID: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Essex County Electric Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission Io erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, i together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to , as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 26th day of June 1957• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substan- tially at the points indicated upon the plan masked--N. E. T. & T. Co., No. 5411 Dated 6-26-57--Filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Essex County Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height j of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above ref rred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Jackson Street at corner of Francis Road - 1 pole i J Jackson Street between Johnson Avenue and Francis Road - 2 poles Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 645. Pole location A hearing was held on the petition of the Essex County Electric Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for a pole location of Ocean Avenue and Councillors Marquis and Moran were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearin closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaiai g �I and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways i '346 hereinafter referred to , as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 24th day of May, 1957• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditio s: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantiaLly j at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Joint Pole Location in Ocean Ave.. oppos to Broadway No. SAL-84 Dated 5/24/57--filed with this order. S There may attached to said poles by said Essex County Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Ocean Avenue - Opposite Broadway Install One (1) Pole 626. A hearing was held on the applicationof Sun Oil Company to keep, store and sell Keep, store and sell 19,800 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 119 Boston Street and James F. Tobin, Gas. & Inflammables 646. Pet. of School Attorney for the Petitioner spoke in favor and Mr. Lupinski owner of the property and Committee opposed Mr. Craig of the Sun Oil Company appeared in favor and a notice was received from the School Board opposed and Florence Brennan and Margaret Brennan, Prospect Ave. , Mrs. NO Landers, 87 Boston Street and Margaret and Peter Mooradian, 58 Beaver Street appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Health. Voted. Councillors Tighe and Buczko were recorded as opposed. 627. A hearing was held on the application of Sun Oil Company to Maintain a Lubritorium Maintain a Lubritorium at 119 Boston Street and James F. Tobin, Attorney for the Petitioner spoke in favor and Mr. Lupinski owner of the property and W. Craig of the Sun Oil Company appeared in fav r and a notice was received from the School Board opposed and Florence and Margaret Brennan, Prospect Ave. , Mrs. Norma Landers, 87 Boston Street and Margaret and Peter Mooradian, 58 Beaver Street appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch mmv+ai that the matter be mf erred to the Committee on Public Healt h. Voted. Councillors Tighe, Buczko and Morency were recorded as opposed. 624. A hearing was held on the application of the Bay State Petroleum Co. , Inc. to Large Sign erect a Large Stationary Sign at 41 Boston Street and Councillor Buczko appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Buczko moved that the Permit be granted. Voted. 647. A Veto was received from the Mayor relating to the appropriating of $1,000.00 Veto re: appr. money March St. sewer proje for the March Street Sewer Project stating that the money had been appropriated and used and there was no action for 7 days under the law. 347 648. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. Municipal Parking Areas item Land suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted Lease 12,14 Liberty St. under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on July 29, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars Eighty ($150.80) Cents be and I hereby is appropriated from the "Park-O-Meter Parking Meters" account to the "Municipal Parking Areas" item "land Lease 12, 14 Liberty Street. " Trans. Park Dept. 649. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved by th Mayor on July 29, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Hundred Eighty ($980.00) Dollars be and hereby is transferred from the Park Department item "Administration Salaries and Wages" sub-item "Superintendent's Salary" to the Park Department item "Laborers Salaries and Wages. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 65o. Constable The Mayor submitted his appointment of Giacomo Vetro, 16 Gedney Court as a Constable for a term of 1 year effective July 26, 1957 and it was received and filed. � Ped. lights 651. A communication was received from Marshal Joseph V. McDonough relating to tracings for pedestrian controlled traffic lights at Jefferson Avenue and Wilson Street and it was received and filed. 652. Ped. traffic lights A communication was received from City Electrician John J. Barry relating to pedestrian controlled traffic lights and it was received and filed._ 653. Ped. Lights A communication was received from the City Engineer, Edgar W. Nickerson, relating to pedestrian controlled traffic lights at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Wilson Street and others and Councillor Serafini moved that the matter be referred to the Traffic Division of the Police Department. Voted. 654. North River Canal A communication was received from the Chamber of Commerce notifying the Council stench of the appointment of Francis J. Murphy, William H. K. Donaldson and Paul T. Haskell to work with the Councillors relating to the North River stench, and Councillor Davies moved that a copy of the communication be sent to Chairman Moran. Voted. Cla The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 655. Raymond H. Ouellette, 86 North St. 656. Raymond A. Michaud, M. D. , 354 Essex St. 657. Mrs. Robert S. Wolan, 23 Belleau Rd. 658. Mr. Harold McSwiggin, 63 Beaver St. 659. Tag Days An application was received from Palmer's Cove Playground Association to hold tag days on August 9, 1957 and August 10, 1957 and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 660. Auctioneer's Lie. An application was received from John H. Donahue, 24 Dearborn Street for an Auctioneer's License and Councillor Morency moved that it be granted. Voted. r 34 661. An application was received from Stanley F. Sobocinski, Realtor, 483 Loring Auctioneer's Lic. i Avenue for an Auctioneer's License and it was moved granted by Councillor Marquis. Voted. 662. An application was received from Stone & Webster Eng. Corp. , Agent of New Builder's Lie. ' England Power Service Company for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. 663. A Petition was received from the Essex County Electric Company to install 2 Pole Locations poles on Essex Street and a public hearing was ordered for August 8, 1957 at 8 P. M. 664. An application was received from Francis E. & James R. Meuse to erect a Large Sign Large Sign at 411 Essex Street and a public hearing was ordered for August 8, 1957'at 8 P. M. 665• A Sign Bond covering a sign of Francis E. & James R. Fuse, 411 Essex Street Sign Bond was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 666. A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Renewals of Certain Licenses and Permits. Licenses 7. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on New Licenses Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSES TAXI OPERATORS Roland J. Boisvert, 42 Park St. Clarence E. Stanton, 90 Margin St. Daniel F. Ward, 19 West Ave. Thomas F. Cronan, 44 Barstow St. 668. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Appr. Civil Defense Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on July 29, 1957: The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of transfering i $750.00 from Police Department item Radios to Civil Defense item Police Radios has considered said matter and would recommend its approval." 669. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Appr. Dever & Proctor i ? Legal Services Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Councillor Morency Naumkeag Mills Was recorded as opposed. Approved by the Mayor on July 29, 1957: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appropriating $2,500.00 from the "E. & D. " account to the Item Dever and Proctor Legal Services Naumkeag Mills has considered said matter and would recommend its approval." 349 July 25, 1957 670 Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance ppr. Money for appraisal of Naumkeag Mills and the report was accepted and Councillor Davies then moved,for Councillor Francis, David Frye i that the Council recess. Council then recessed at 9:20 P. M. and reconvenied at 9:35 P. M. Councillor Marquis then moved that the matter be referred to the Mayor who shal meet with the Chairman of the Committee on Finance and the Legislative Committee. Councillor Marquis then withdrew. Councillor Serafini then moved that the matter be i referred back to the Committee on Finance who will meet with the Council as a Committee of the Whole, Mayor and Mr. Frye. Voted. "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appropriating $8,000.00 from the "E. & D. " to the Item "David Frye Appraisal Services" has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this appropriation." 618. Ordinance-amend. Barri - The matter of Second passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on July 11, 19 57 ton Survey amending the Barrington Survey relating to Compensation for City Employees was then taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on July 29, 1957• 671. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order. Appt. qualified person to carry out rec. of ORDERED: That his honor the Mayor be requested to designate and appoint James Barrington report L. Foley or some other qualified person to administer and carry out the recommendations of the Barrington Report and be it further ORDERED: That suitable compensation be provided the person so designated. Councillor Buczko then withdrew the above Order with unanimous consent. Councillor Dolan them moved an amendment that the original Board be retained to sit permanently. The Council then recessed at 10:09 P. M. and reconvenied at 10:16 P. M. Councillor Dolan then withdrew his motion with unanimous consent. 672. Grievances-Barrington Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted: Survey ORDERED: That the matter of grievances under the Barrington plan be referred to the Committee on Salaries. i' 671. Appt. of qualified Councillor Buczko's Order relating to the appointment of a qualified person person to carry out rec. of Barrington to carry out the recommendations of the Barrington report and be paid for such service report was then reintroduced and was adopted. Voted. 673. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order along with a Petition of Repair Station Road residents of Station Road and the Order was adopted and presented to the Mayor for approval on July 29, 1957 and returned unsigned on August 5, 1957- ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Streets take appropriate action relative to petition as presented by property owners and residents of Station Road. 674. Ped. Controlled light Councillor Moran introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Council Committee on Traffic, The Police Traffic Department, the City Electrician and the City Engineer look into the advisability of installing a pe#ies- trian controlled traffic signal on North Street at Garden Terrace. 350 July_. 25a-- 5-7 Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and 675. Repair wall and presented to the Mayor for approval on July 29, 1957 and returned unsigned on August stair way - Collins 5, 1957: Cove ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Public Property be requested to repair the wall and stair way at Collins Cove beach. 676. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and 1 hr. parking Fort approved by the Mayor on July 29, 1957: "Ave. ORDERED: That parking be limited to one hour an the northerly side of Fort Avenue from Memorial Drive to opposite Winter Harbor Road. 677. Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order whitn was adopted. Paint all Police mobile egpt. one co ORDERED: That the City Marshall take the necessary steps to have all Police Mobile Equipment painted a uniform color, preferably white. Vetoed by Mayor on August 8, 1957• On the motion of Councillor Tighe the meeting adjourned at 10:32 P. M. ATTEST: 4UST� INE TOOMEY CITY I i i Aug--8— _1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, August 8, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent were councillors Buczko and Morency. on the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. I Large �Sign 664.: A hearing was held on the application of Francis E. & James R. Meuse to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 411 Essex Street and Councillors Serafini and Burke were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Serafini moved the permit be granted. Voted. Pole Location 678. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Essex County Electric Company to install 2 poles on Essex Street near Webb Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Essex County Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Swiniuch and Moran were recorded in favor and John A. Heagney appeared in opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Moran moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. i ORDERED: That Essex County Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a locatio for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as mist Company may deem necessary, in the I public way or ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition of said Company dated the 22nd day of July, 1957. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set substanti lly at the points indicated upon the plan marked--2 Pole Locations in Essex Street near Webb Street, Salem, Mass. No. SAL-87 Dated 7/22/57--filed with this order. There may be attached to saidpoles not to exceed wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of their business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected thereon under this order: Essex Street - Near Webb Street Install Two (2) Poles 679. Veto re: qualified The Mayor submitted a Veto relating to the appointment of a qualified person person to carry out rec. of Barrington to carry out the recommendations of the Barrington Survey and there was no action for Survey 7 days. 680. Veto re: paint all poli e mobile eqpt. white The Mayor submitted a Veto relating to the painting of all police mobile equipment white and there was no action for 7 days. 681. Clean - North River The Mayor submitted a communication relating to conditions for the cleaning of the North River and Councillor Moran moved that a public hearing be held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, August 15, 1957 at 7:30 P. M. for the purpose of petitioning for the work to be done. - -- - --August.-$,.The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the 682. Change titles in Mayor on August 9, 1957: Cemetery Dept. ORDERED: That -permission be and hereby is granted to the "Cemetery Department" to change the title of "Two (2) Laborers" to a new classification "Skilled Laborers" I and to pay the prevailing wage for the third step for this classification from and including August 12, 1957• 683• The following Order was recommended by .the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. St. Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on August 9, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Forty Thousand ($40,000.00) Dollars be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency' account to the Street Department item "Chapter 90 Highway Construction" to supplement State and County Shares. When this money is repaid by State and County, it shall be restored to the"Excess and Deficiency" account. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 684. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Marquis moved that Trans. Fire Dept. it be referred to the Committee on Finance. Voted. ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) be and hereby is transferre from the Fire Department, item New Pamper 1000 gallons to the Fire Department, item "Automobile." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 685. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved by thE Trans. Treas. Dept. Mayor on August 9, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Four Hundred Seventy-six Dollars Forty-five ($476.45) Cents be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" Account to the Treasurer's item "Temporary Loan, Bond Issue Expense. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 686. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved Trans. Salem & its Resources-Adv. by the Mayor on August 9, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Ninety Six Dollars Sixty Four Cents ($596.64) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Unclassified item" "Advertising Salem and its Resources. " 687. A communication was received from the Mayor enclosing a request from the City Keep name on payroll Marshal that the name of Henry Sawicki be kept on the payroll beyond the regular 30 day period and Councillor Swiniuch moved that permission be granted. Voted. j j 688. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Mayor Trans. various Depts. on August 9, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars Sixty-Sev n Cents ($5,598.67) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the Departments as follows for payment of reclassification of the Salary Schedule effective August 11, 957• 3,53 August 8, 1957 Legal Salaries and Wages $ 25.5 Police It It 1,086.4 Fire " " 1,301.E Moth Extermination " 377• BC Shade Tree " " 101. Electrical " ' 25. 5 Health Administration " ° 211. Health Garbage and Refuse 91•80 Street Highway Maintenance 1,193.4 i Street Municipal Garage 76.5 Library " " 25.5 i Park Laborers if " 571• Central Motors 25.5 Public Property Administration ff it25.5 Water Laborers " it 459-OC Said sums to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 689. Pet. Pole Location A Petition was received from George and Charles Landry, d/b/a Landry Bros. Upholster to hold a hearing for a pole location at #3 Pleasant Street and Councillor Davies moved that the hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Voted. 69o. Claim The Claim of George Abdo was referred to the Committee on Claims. 691. Appl. Builder's Lie. An application was received from George H. Bright, 5 Museum Road, Beverly for a Builder's License and Councillor Tighe moved that the license be granted. Voted. 692. Builder's License An application was received from John M. Waldie, Jr. , 46 Matthies Street, Beverly for a Builder's License and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the license be granted. Voted. r 693. Large Sign An application was received from Peter Polemenako to erect a Large Stationary Sigi II t 115A Boston Street and a public hearing was ordered for August 22, 1957 at 8 P. M. 694. Keep and store inflamnE bles An application was received from Richard-Brewster Oil Co. , 43 Mason Street to keep i I ;I and store 9,500 gallons of Iso pro pyl - Acetate and a public hearing was ordered for August 22, 1117 at 8 P. M. 695• Keep and store An application was received from St. Joseph's Parish to keep and store 5,000 gallo s inflammables of #5 Fuel Oil at 135-139 Lafayette Street and a public hearing was ordered for August 22, 1957 at 8 P. M. 696. Sign Bond A Sign Bond covering sign of Peter Polemenako, 115A Boston St. was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. I, f I i 7PI - _ August 8,__1957 _ A Drain Layer's bond of Thomas F. Johnson was referred to the Committee on 697. Drain Layer's Bonds and returned approved. Bond 698. A list of Renewals of Certain Licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses Renewal of Certain Licenses and Permits. 699. Councillor Sera£ini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses Renewal of License ' and Permits and the report was accepted. Voted. Recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that .the following lice se be granted: RENEWAL SECOND HAND DEALER Albert W. Goodrow, 106 Boston St. " 700. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance Appr. David Frye Appraisal Services and the report was accepted. Voted Recommendations adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on August 9, 1957: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of appropriating $8,000.00 from "E. & D. " account to the item "David Frye Appraisal Services" has consi red said matter and would recommend the approval of this appropriation." 701. Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted presented to the Pay Firearms Tech. overtime Mayor for approval on August 9, 1957 and returned unsigned: ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate sufficient funds to pay the firearms technician overtime for the balance of the year. Said overtime to equal the difference between his and a Sergeant's regu.iar weekly wage. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: 702. March St. Sewer ORDERED: That the City Solicitor and City Engineer report to this Council,at the Project next regular meeting, the progress and estimated beginning of the March Street Sewerage project. 703. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted: Site for Old Age Housing ORDERED: That the Housing Board be requested to select another site for Old Age ® Housing for the remaining forty units as alloted by the State. 704. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Lighting for Salem Common by the Mayor on August 9, 1957: ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate sufficient funds to install 7 proper lighting at the Salem Common based on the survey of the Essex Electric Light Company submitted to this Council and the Mayor by City Electrician Mr. Barry. On the motion of Councillor Marquis the meeting adjourned at 8:36 P. M. ATTEST: AU ST 0 CI IC—� 355 august ,16 -1951- ----.. -------- - .._.. Special Meeting A Special Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Friday, August 16, 1957 at 12 M. for the purpose of drawing Jurors for Salem Superior Civil Court for September 1957 and also for Superior Criminal Court at Lawrence. Absent were Councillor Swiniuch was then appointed to draw 1 juror for Civil Court for Superio Court in Salem for September 9, 1957 and the following name was drawn: Helen Marmilowski, 7 Carlton St. , Saleslady Councillor Swiniuch was then appointed to draw 3 jurors for Criminal Court in Lawrence for September 16, 1957 and the following names were drawn: Michael Amarol, 258 Jefferson Ave. , Gate Tender John J. Gilligan, 12 Barr St. , Salesman Joseph A. Zavaglia, 21 High St. , Fireman On the motion of Councillor Davies the meeting adjourned at 12.15 P. M. ATTEST: AUGUST J. MEY (CITY C �j i 356 ------,_.------------__-------._...� -- --- A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, August 22, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. A hearing was held on the Petition of George & Charles Landry, d./b�a Landry Pole Location Bros. Upholstering to relocate a pole at 3 Pleasant Street and Councillor Davies moved that they be given leave to withdraw, Voted. 693 A hearing was hled on the application of Peter Polemenako to erect a Large Large Sign Stationary Sign at 115A Boston Street and Councillors Buczko and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Buczko moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 694. A Hearing was held on the application of Ricard-Brewster Oil Company to keep and Keep and store inflammables store 9,500 gallons of inflammables at 43 Mason Street and Councillors Swiniuch, Ti he Dolan Burke and Morency were recorded in favor and Dominic Mayo Tighe, , y y appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 695• A hearing was held on the application of St. Joseph's Parish to keep and store Keep and store inflammables 5,000 gallons of No. 5 Fuel Oil at 135-139 Lafayette Street and Councillors Marquis and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 705. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved Appr. Legal Dept. by the Mayor on August 26, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($8,500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Legal Department" unclassified item, "Claims. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 7o6. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved by Trans. Licensing Board the Mayor on August 26, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Ninety Dollars ($90.00) be and hereby is transferred from ' ® the "Reserve" account to the "Licensing Board" item Expenses. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 707. Rules & Regulations A communication was received from Chief Flynn of the Fire Dept. relating to Fire Dept. the acceptance of the Rules and Regulations of the Fire Department by the City Council " i and Councillor Moran moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on rules. Voted. 4 3j j 357 Doing Business with 708. A communication was received from A. Jere Turcotte notifying the Council of his ( City of Salem intention of doing business with the City of Salem and it was received and filed. I Use Common 709• A communication was received from the Salem Chamber of Commerce requesting the use of the Salem Common on August 27, 1957 from 8 P. M. until 10 P. M. for the U. S. jArmy Field Band and Councillor Davies moved permission be granted. Voted. 710. Legislation-keep A communication was received from the Board of Selectmen in Stoughton requesting sex offenders in , institutions. the Council to adopt an appropriate resolution urging the State Representative and State Senator to adopt legislation that will keep so-called sex offenders in institution i I where they can be helped. Councillor Tighe moved that the City Clerk forward to Stoughton Board of Selectmen the heart-felt sympathy of the Council in the death of the two children from their Town and that a letter be sent to Senator Cutler, Stoughton Board of Selectmen, Representatives and Senator. Voted. 711 March St. Ejector A communication was received from theCity Solicitor relating to the March Street Station Project Ejector Station Project and it was received and filed. Claim_ The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: 1 712. Miss Dorothy Kassner, 530 Grand St. , N. Y. 713. Mrs. Leona L. Welch, 38 Lyman St. , Lynn 714. Everett Elliott, 42 Maple St. , Danvers 715. Builder's Lic. An application was received from Edmund F. Trahan, 10 Richard Rd. , Beverly for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the license be granted. Voted. 716. Builder's Lie. An application was received from George S. Heaslip, 7 Ritchie Rd. , Lynn for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 717, Tag Days An application was received from the Broad Street Playground to hold Tag Days on August 23, 1957 and August 24, 1957 and Councillor Serafini moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 718. Tag Days An application was received from Memorial Park Playground to hold Tag Days on August 29, 1957 and August 30, 1957 and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 719 Large Sign An application was received from Nellie DiLorenzo, d/b/a Lafayette Gift & Stamp Shop to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 110 Lafayette Street and a public hearing was I + ordered for September 12, 1957 at 8 P. M. 720. Sign Bond A Sign Bond covering a sign of Nellie DiLorenzo, d/b/a Lafayette Gift & Stamp Shop was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 721. Taxi Oper. An application was received from Joseph W. Varina, 24 Putnam Street for a Taxi Operator's License and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. — August 22,_195f 722. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on License 3Renewal of License and Permits and the report was accepted. Voted. Recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: RENEWAL SECOND HAND DEALER'S LICENSE Alfred Charland, 201 Highland Ave. " 723. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Trans. Fire Dept. Finance and the report was accepted. Recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on August 26, 1957: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the Transfer of $200.00 from the i Fire Department item New Pumper 1,000 gallons to the Fire Department item "Automobile" has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this transfer. 671. The matter of the Veto of the Mayor relating to the appointment of a qualified Appt. qualified person to carry out the recommendations of the Barrington person to carry out pe y ngton Classification and Salary rec. of Barrington report Plan was then taken up and Councillor Davies moved that the matter be laid on the table. Voted. 680. The matter of the Veto of the Mayor relating to painting all Police Mobile Paint all Police Mobile Eqpt. one equipment one color was then taken up and the following question was asked. Shall the color Order be adopted not withstanding the Veto of the Mayor? Adopted by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 3 Nays. Councillor Tighe moved immediate reconsideration hoping not to prevail. Voted. Reconsideration failed. 24. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order and President Francis 2 Police Cruisers remain present color ruled that the Order was out of order. ORDERED: That two police cruisers,for more efficient police work, remain painte the present color. 725. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Increase in pay Principal clerks by the Mayor on August 28, 1957: Police and Fire Depts. ORDERED: Whereas an Ordinance relating to the Classification and Salary Schedules of certain employees has been adopted by the City and increases in salary have been paid in accordance with said Ordinance, effective as of April 1, 1957, and Whereas, the Principal Clerk, Police Department and the Principal Clerk, Fire Department, have not received their increased salary since April 1, 1957, as was inten d, because of an error in nomenclature, it is hereby ORDERED: That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to compute and pay the differential amount due to the above Principal Clerks since April 1, 1957, out of monies already appropriated for this purpose. `' I I 359 726 IPay for Light Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented j Chauffers to the Mayor for approval on August 26, 1957 and returned unsigned on August 30, 1957• ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Streets submit a supplementary payroll for light chauffers and working foremen who were on vacation, and who did not receive their increases under the latest grouping in the Barrington report. 727 jRepair wall on Ames Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Street to the Mayor for approval on August 26, 1957 and returned unsigned on August 30, 1957: ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Streets be requested to repair the wall holding up the street on the foot of Ames Street. 728 Repairs to Bertram Councillor Burke introduced thefollowing Order which was adopted: Field- investigation of ORDERED: That the School Committee be requested to investigate the Contract awarded to Arthur J. Williams of Lexington as regards to specifications and performance i of the work done on repairing and painting of the wooden seats in the cement grandstand at Bertram field, and that the City Solicitor be notified of said findings so that appropriate action may or may not be taken against the contractor. 729- li Ordinance - Police Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for Photographer First Passage: In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to the Police Department. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 19 of the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass. , 1952 as Amended in 1953 is hereby amended by inserting in Section 1 the words "Police Photographer" so that said Section 1 shall read as follows: I� "Sec. 1. Establishment; composition. iA police department is hereby established which shall consist of a city marshal, three captains, six lieutenants, who shall act as inspectors and one of whom shall be designated as traffic lieutenant in charge of the traffic division of the police department, four sergeants, fifty-seven patrolmen, one of whom shall act as a I 0 parking meter collection and maintenance man, one of whom shall act as a firearms technician, and one of whom shall be a police photographer, one of whom shall act as a special officer investigator, twenty-five reserve officers, one clerk and two I' matrons. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided in the City Charter. 73a• p Service Zone Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on August 26, 1957: ORDERED: That the traffic department of the Police Department establish a service zone at No. 36 New Derby Street. 731 i, Asiatic flu Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on August 26, 1957: r- i August .22j_ 195Z---- . ORDERED: That the Chairman of the Board of Health and the Health-Agent be requested to take all necessary steps to insure that adequate vaccine is available to thi citizens of Salem in the event of an outbreak of Asiatic flu. , be it further ORDERED: That adequate information pertaining to precautions to be exercised an �j the symptoms and syndromes of Asiatic flu be made available and disseminated to the �® public through various news media. 732. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Surface area on Crowdis & Cloverdale to the Mayor for approval on August 26, 1957 and returned unsigned on August 30, 1957: Ave. ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Streets and the City Engineer take the necessary steps to provide an adequate surface area on Crowdis Street and Cloverdale Ave 733• Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Resurface A. A. Low School Yard August 30, 1957 unsigned: to the Mayor for approval and returned on Au ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Public Property make a survey of the former A. A. Low School yard and submit recommendations for its resurfacing and repair so as to make the said area safe, adequate and suitable for a parking area. 734. Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order and Councillor Morency Locations for 2 new schools moved an amendment that the City Solicitor render an opinion as to validity of the vote of the Council and that the City Solicitor be present and give opinion in person. Councillor Tighe then moved to incorporate Councillor Morency's amendment as part of original Order. Voted. Presented to the Mayor for approval on August 26, 1957 and returned unsigned on August 30, 1957• ORDERED: That the Mayor and the members of the School Committee meet with the members of the City Council in regards to the status of the 2 new schools for which locations were granted by our body several months ago and that the City Solicitor be present and prepared to give a written opinion in reference to the legality of the vote taken in City Council. 735• Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order and was defeated by a roll c 12 New Cars Police Dept. vote of 5 Yeas 5 Nays and 1 Present. Councillor Morency then changed his vote to Nay. President Francis then called for a new vote and the Order was then defeated by a roll call vote of 5 Yeas and 6 Nays. ORDERED: That the Committee on Finance study the advisability of purchasing a new car for investigating purposes for the Police Department. On the motion of Councillor Tighe the meeting adjourned at 9:38 P. M. a ATTEST: i AUGOSTINE T00 CITY C { 61 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, September 12, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the ji records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 719 IIj Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of I4ellie DiLorenzo, dfb/a Lafayette Gift & Stamp Shop, 110 Lafayette Street to erect a Large Stationary Sign and Dan Lorenzo appeared in favor and Councillors Marquis, Burke and Serafini were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 736 Weighers of Coal & The Mayor's appointment of Arthur F. O'Leary and Edward L. Colbert as Weighers I Commodities of Coal and Commodities for a term of 1 year effective August 26, 1957 was received an filed. 737. Trans. Fire Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved that it be referred to the Committee on Finance. Voted. ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand One Hundred Twenty Three Dollars ($1,123.00) I{ be and hereby is transferred from the "Fire Department" item "1,000 Gallon Pumping Engine" to the "Fire Department" item "Expense" sub item "Equipment and Repairs. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 738. Trans. Vets. Services The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: I ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars Ninety Six Cents ($237.96) be and hereby is transferred from the "Veterans' Services" item "Salaries and Wages" to the "Veterans' Services" item "Office Expense. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 739• Trans. Int. & Mat. Debt The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved by t e i Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Nine Dollars and five cents ($1,559.05) be and hereby is transferred from the"Reserve" account to the "Intere t r and Maturing Debt" item " Interest on Temporary Loans" and be it further ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Thirty Dollars Fifty Three Cents ($3,030.53) be expended by the mayor from the "Interest and Maturing Debt" item "Interest on Temporary Loans" to pay the interest due on the refund of Taxes to the ! Indian Head Mills Incorporated. I� Appr. Park Dept. 740. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved sus- pension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Fund Receipts, Witch House" account to the "Park Department item "Witch House Salaries and Wages." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore 195-7 __ -__ ----------- .-- --------..__ _ appropriated for this purpose. 741. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. Park Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($1,517.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Municipal Golf Course Receipts-Reserved" accou t to the "Park Department" item "Repairs to Forest River Pool. " 742. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Burke moved Appr. St. Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted. C under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 16, 1957; ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Three -Hundred Sixty Nine Dollars Forty TVo Cents ($10,369.42) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Chapter 718 Acts of 1956" account to the "Street Department" item "Willson Street Construction, Chapter 718. 743- The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved by IheTrans. Weights & Measures Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty Dollars ($60.00) be and hereby is transferred frOrL the "Reserve" account to the "Weights and Measures" item "Expense" sub item "Rental laid for testing ramp. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 744. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. Park Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopte under suspension of the rules and .approved by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Thousand Eighty Three Dollars ($7,083.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Municipal Golf Course Receipts-Reserved" account to the "Park Department" item "Hot Topping Park Areas." 745• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. Park Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($1,400.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Municipal Golf Course Receipts-Reserved" account to t Le "Park Department" item "Laborers Salaries and Wages" sub item "Temporary Laborer. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 746 The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved Trans. Aud. Dept. j by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred twenty-nine Dollars ($229.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Auditors" item "Expense" as follows: sub item "State Auditors Rental Adding Machines" Seventy-nine Dollars ($79•00), sub it "Payrolls All Departments" One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00). Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. C �! Z 363 I September 12, 1957 — — - 747. Trans. Library Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Library" item "Expense" sub item La "Fuel and Light. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 4 748. Appr. Water Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Fran moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) be and hereby is Coappropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Water Department" item i "Expense" sub item "Pipe and Fittings. ° Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 749. Try ,I Appr. Health Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Davies moved suspension of the rules. Councillor Morency objected and the following Order was then referred to i� the Committee on Finance under the rules: y ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency' account to the "Health Department" item "Garbage and Refuse Expenses." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for Tri this purpose. 750- Dumping situation Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted. Councillor Burke moved an amendment that the Health Agent contact manufacturers and request them I to attend meeting. Councillor Burke then withdrew with unanimous consent. The following Order was then adopted and approved by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the City Council meet with the Mayor, the Health Agent and members Tra of the Health Board to discuss the present dumping situation. � 751 Appr. St. Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Moran moved suspension r of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under sus- Pension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($21,250.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency account to the "Street Department" item "Chapter 91 North River. " 752• March St. Ejector A communication was received from the City Solicitor relating to the March Street Station Project Ejector Station Project and it was received and filed. App: � 753• Invitation An invitation was received from the Community Fund for the Council to participate in their parade and also asking the Council's endorsement of their campaign and i Councillor Swiniuch moved that the invitation be accepted and that the Council whole-heartedly endorse the campaign. Voted. 36 A communication was received from Senator Herbert S. Tuckerman relating to 754. I Fingold Bill re: the Fingold Bill on sex offenders, now before the Senate, and it was received and Sex offenders filed. 755• A Petition was received from Martin Bane and 11 others for the Council to Chapt. 427 Acts of 1957 re: increase accept Chapter 427 of the Acts of 1957 entitled An Act increasing the amount of pension retired police officers & fire pension of certain retired police officers and fire fighters and it was received and fighters. filed. 756. Councillor Davies requested to introduce an Order out of order. There was Accept. of Chapt. 427 Acts of 1957 re: no objection. Councillor Davies then introduced the follo4 ng Order which was i increase pension retired police officer adopted and approved by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: & fire fighters. ORDERED: That the City Council accept Chapter 427 of the Acts of 1957 of the General Court an Act increasing the amount of pension of certain retired police officers and fire fighters. i 757• A notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities of a hearing to Hearing by D. P. U. re: sale of bonds by be held in room 166 State House Boston on September 26, 1957 at 11:30 A. M. on the Merrimcak-Essex Elec. Co. Petition of Merrimack-Essex Electric Company to sell bonds and Councillor Morency moved the City Solicitor be requested to appear at the hearing and protect the interesgs of the City of Salem. Voted. 758. An application was received from Webber's to erect a Cloth Banner at the corner Erect Cloth Banner of Essex and Washington Streets from October 1, 1957 to October 15, 1957 and Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. '759• An application was received from The Yardstick Linoleum Shop to have a street Street Display display at 5 Front Street and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the permit be granted j for 30 days. Voted. i 760. r An application was received from the D. A. V. to sell Forget Me Not Poppies For get Me Not Poppies on October llth & 12th, 1957 and Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 761. An application was received from Zephirin Bergeron for a Builder's License and Builder's Lie. Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. j 762. A Petition was received from Merrimack-Essex Electric Company for pole locations ) Pole Locations on Salem Common and a hearing was ordered for September 26, 1957 at 8 P. M. 763• The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned Sign Bonds I approved. National Lumber Co. of Salem, 33 Mason Street 763• John J. Kondon, d/b/a Kondon & Sons, 100 Boston St. 764• 765. A Drain Layer's Bond of Dan C. Marino was referred to the Committee on Bonds and Drain Laaer's Bond returned approved. r 365 Claim 766. The Claim of Mary Goldbert, 7 Chase Street, Lynn was referred to the Committee on Claims. 767. Buy and Sell Old Metal An application was received from Daniel Low & Co. Inc. , 231 Essex Street for � ! a License to buy and sell old metal and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses L and permits. 768. Appl. Fish Trap Lie. An application was received from Frank Elliott Rowand, 109 Columbus Avenue for a fish trap license in Salem Harbor and Councillor Burke moved that the license be granted. Voted. Large Sign 769. An application was received from the National Lumber Company of Salem to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 33 Mason Street and a public hearing was ordered for September 26, 1957 at 8 P. M. " 770. T Taxi Oper. I An application was received from Edward E. Calloway, 34 Upham Street for a Taxi Operator's License and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. i 7717 Pedler's Lie. - renewal, The renewal of a Pedler's License of Edmund J. Ring, Jr. , 90 Flint Street was of referred to the Board of Control. New Licenses 772 Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses T. and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following license be granted: NEW LICENSE TAXI OPERATOR Joseph W. Varina, 24 Putnam St. , Salem, Mass. " T. 729' Ordinance-re: The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on August 22, 1957 establishment-Police Dept. relating to establishment, composition in the Police Department was then taken up. Councillor Serafini then introduced the following Amendment prior to Second Passage. AMENDMENT to an Ordinance amending the Revised Ordinances, Salem, Mass. , 1952 as Amended in 1953 and 1956, establishing a Police Department is hereby further amended Prior to Second Passage by striking out the words "fifty-seven patrolmen," and inserting in place thereof the words "sixty-two patrolmen" so that said Ordinance shall read as follows: Section 1. Establishment; Composition. A police department is hereby established which shall consist of a city marshal, three captains, six lieutenants, who shall act as inspectors and one of whom shall be designated as traffic lieutenant in charge of the traffic division of the police department, four I sergeants, sixty-two patrolmen, one of whom shall act as a parking meter collection and i maintenance man, one of whom shall act as a firearms technician, and one of whom shall i I be a police photographer, one of whom shall act as a special officer investigator, 36 a _._September 12, 1957 itwe' my five reserve officers, one clerk and two matrons. " Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Councillor Swiniuch then moved that the original Ordinance and the Amendment be laid on the table. Voted. 773• Councillor Moran introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Indemnity form ) North River by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the indemnity form required by the State Department of Public Works for proposed work in the North River. Said form reads as follows: WHEREAS, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by the Department of Public Works, proposes to carry out under the provisions of Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws the following work: Improving North River by removing mud and replacing with gravel, to within 6 inches of present grade, for a distance of about 5,000 feet upstream from North River. WHEREAS, the carrying out of said work may cause damage to property by th taking of land or of any right, interest or easement therein; NOW, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE ABOVE PREMISES, I, the undersigned, Mayor of said City, duly chosen, qualified and acting under the provisions of Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws and with the consent of the City Council at a meeting held on September 12, 1957 an attested copy of which is attached, hereby stipulate and agree in behalf of said City to indemnify and save harmless said Commonwealth its representatives and agents against all claims and demands for damages that may be sustained by any person whose land or any rights or interest therein is taken for or is injured by said work. 774- Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Appr. money for survey for incinerator to the Mayor for approval and returned unsigned: ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 for an engineering survey to determine the advisability of an incinerator for the disposal of garbage and rubbish. r 775• Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Erect Fence i by the Mayor on September 16, 1957. ORDERED: That the New England Power Company be requested to erect a fence around their field housing high tension wires at Planters Street. 776. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: Dog nuisance ORDERED: That the Dog Constable be requested to investigate the dog nuisance on and around Osgood Street and to take the proper steps to correct it. F 367 I Septembnr_12,--1957- ---- - - - .__ 777. ' Compensation - Dynamiter Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That the Committee on Salaries look into the advisability of presenting an Ordinance to provide for adequate compensation of a dynamiter in the City of Salem. Incandescent lights 778• Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted: I ORDERED: That the City Electrician submit to the City Council as soon as practicab e las to the cost of installing luminous mercury incandescent street lights for Loring Ave. This cost to be from the junction of Lafayette Street and Loring Ave. up to Vinnin Square, Swampscott line. Asiatic Flu 779• Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved W Vaccine C by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That the City Health Agent ascertain the amount of Asiatic flu vaccine which is requested to vaccinate all city employees holding critical positions, be it T further ORDERED: That the City Health Agent ascertain the amount of money required to i obtain said vaccine and request an appropriation of the same through his Honor the Mayor, and be it further ORDERED: That the City Auditor provide the Health Agent with a list of the number of employees in each department of the City exclusive of the School Department. 780. ' T Pole removal Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on September 19, 1957: ORDERED: That the City Electrical Department take all necessary steps to remove an existing pole at 16 Cloutman Street and take steps to replace the same. j 781 Illegal dumping Marlborough Rd. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved I ' r by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: T ORDERED: That the City Health Agent and the City Marshal take all necessary steps to I' apprehend and prosecute all persons violating City Ordinances and the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pertaining to the illegal dumping of refuse and garbage along Marlborough Road. 782. 15 Minute Parking Limit Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on September 16, 1957: ORDERED: That a 15 minute parking limit be established at No. 38 New Derby Street. 783- Increase pensions Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented A to the or for ap proval pproval and returned unsigned: ORDERED: That the local Representatives in the General Court, Mr. Ernest W. April and Mr. John Murphy be requested to submit an Act increasing disability pensions to all ',il former City Employees. a :�3 September 12, 1957 Councillor Marquis was then appointed to draw 3 Jurors for Salem Superior Civil Court for October 7, 1957 and the following names were drawn: Jurors Angela M. Joyce, 21 Cross St. , Housewife Lucille R. LaCoste, 17 Moffatt Road, Housewife Ella Auger, 8 Cherry St. , Bookkeeper " On the motion of Councillor Moran the meeting9:52 P. M. adjourned at ATTEST: AUG TINE J. TOONEY CITY CLERK I i 369 September 26, 1957. - - A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, September 26, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 1 Large Sign 769• A hearing was held on the application of National Lumber Company of Salem to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 33 Mason Street and Councillors Moran and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Dolan moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 784. Pole Locations A hearing was held on the petition of the Merrimack-Essex Electric Company to 4. locate poles in Salem Common and Fred A. Donovan of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Davies, Moran, Dolan and Swiniuch were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Davies moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. i 7 OMERID: That the Merrimack-Essex Electric Company be and it is hereby granted �I permission to excavate the Salem Common and to run and maintain underground electric cables, conduits, and street light poles together with such sustaining and protecting I � fixtures as said company may deem necessary as requested in petition of said company I dated the 5th day of September 1957. Said underground electric cables, conduits and street light poles shall be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Salem Common-Proposed Lighting Plan No. NS - 312 dated 3-14-57. 785• Trans. Assrs. Dept. The following Order wasrecommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved that it be adopted. The following Order was then adopted and approved by the Mayor on September 30, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5,500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Assessors" item "Expense" sub item "Accounting Machine." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 786 List of Temp. additio The Mayor submitted a list of temporary additional inspectors to count and tabulate inspectors to count & tabulate votes. votes and Councillor Marquis objected to confirmation and the matter was then referred to the next meeting under the rules. 787• Appt. City Messenger The Mayor submitted his appointment of Patrick J. Dallaire as City Messenger to fil the vacancy caused by the resignation of Charles A. Dooley because of physical reasons UP and Councillor Tighe moved suspension of the rules and the Mayor's appointment was then . P confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. 788. Appr. Park Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Moran moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 30, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Six Dollars __September._26-r-1957 ---- ($2,336.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park Concession Fund" to the "Park Deaprtment" item "Expense" sub item, "Superintendent's Residence. " Said sum to be addel to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 789• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Tighe moved Appr. Park Dept. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted 1� under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on September 30, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Fund Receipts from Witch House" account to the "Park Department" item "Witch House Expenses" sub item "Underground Sprinkler System." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 790. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted by a roll call Annuity-Elizabeth A. vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on September 30, 1957 Brennan ORDERED: That under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the General Court of Massachusetts, amending Chapter 32 of the General Laws by adding Secti n 95 as provided therein, the City of Salem grants an annuity in the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($1,895.00) to Elizabeth A. Brennan, the widow of John D. Brennan, who died September 20, 1957 and who, during the period of his lifetime, was permanently employed as a member of the Salem Police Department in a full time basis from December 26, 1920 to the date of his retirement April 25, 1949, which is not less than fifteen years, and that such annuity is equal to one half of Three Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Dollars ($3,790.00), the regular annual compensation received by a Polic Captain, the grade held by him on the date of his retirement, said annuity to be payabl in the manner and at the times heretofore established in the respect to pensions, and to be charged to the "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. 791• The Mayor's appointment of Ralph C. Martin, 13 Fort Avenue as a constable for Constable a term of 1 year effective September 27, 1957 was received and filed. Voted. I 792• The City Solicitor submitted a communication relating to theNarch Street March St. Ejector Station Ejector Station and it was received and filed and it was voted that the Council meet with the City Solicitor and City Engineer at 7:30 P. M. on October 10, 1957 to discuss said matter. Voted. 793• The City Auditor submitted a list of all employees in the City of Salem and List of Employees Councillor Buczko moved that the matter be referred to the Health Agent. 794 An invitation was received from the American Legion Auxiliary to attend installs, Invitation tion of officers on October 10, 1957 at 8 P. M. and Councillor Moran moved that the invitation be accepted. Voted. 371 — -- - - — -- -- _$ePtember. 26. J 795• Invitation An invitation was received from the American Legion to attend installation of officers on October 3, 1957 at 8:15 P. M. and Councillor Moran moved that it be accepted. Voted. Claims The following Claims were referred to theCommittee on Claims: i 796. Chester J. Kohn, 30 Belleau Rd. 41 797. j Gertrude R. & Peter J. Williams, 27 Cushing St. 798- Billboard An application was received from John Donnelly & Sons to erect an outdoor advertising sign at 59-61 Boston Street and Councillor Morency moved that the Council's objections to the erection of any and all billboards be forwarded to the Outdoor Advertising Agency. Voted. 799- Building Wrecker's License An application was received from Roger L. Desjardins, 22 Read Street for a Building Wrecker's License and Councillor Burke moved granted. Voted. r 800. Builder's License An application was received from John T. Whitaker, 211 Dodge Street, Beverly, Mass. for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that it be granted. Voted. 801. White Clover Drive An application was received from the AMVETS to hold White Clover Drives on November 8, 1957 and November 9, 1957 and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 802. Pole Locations & A Petition was received from the Merrimack-Essex Electric Company and the New Removals England Telephone and Telegraph Company to install 1 pole and remove 1 pole on Holly Street and a public hearing was ordered for October 10, 1957 at 8 P. M. 8G3. ttPole Location A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Merrimack Essex Electric Company for joint locations on 1 pole on Margin Street f at Prescott and 1 pole on Margin Street Southerly from Prescott Street. 804. Pole Location A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Merrimack Essex Electric Company for joint pole location on Orchard Street at Property of W. C. Hussey and a public hearing was ordered for October 10, 1957 at 8 P. M. II 805• Pole Location and Removal A Petition was received from the Merrimack Essex Electric Company and the New j England Telephone & Telegraph Company to install 1 pole and remove 1 pole on Ropes Street at house #14 and a public hearing was ordered for October 10, 1957 at 8 P. M. 806 Taxi Oper. Lic. An application was received from Louis A. Thibault, 107 Linden Street for a Taxi Operator's License and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 807 List of Renewals A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to theCommittee on Licenses i and Permits. I : z J 7 2 September 26, 1957 Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on 808. Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. New Licenses "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the Following be granted: ' NEW LICENSES � TAXI OPERATORS Edward E. Calloway, 34 Upham St. SECOND RAND DEALER (Buy & sell old metal) Daniel Low & Co. Inc. , 231 Essex St. " 809 Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Appr. Fire Dept. Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations were referred to the Committee on Finance again on the motion of Councillor Moran. "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the transfer of $1,123.00 from "Fire Dept." item "1,000 Gallon Pumping Engine" to the "Fire Dept. " item "Expense" sub item "Equipment and Repairs" has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this transfer. 810. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Appr. Health Dept. Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Councillor Morency was recorded as opposed. Approved by the Mayor on September 30, 1957- "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the appropriation of $2,000.00 from the "E. & D. " account to the"Health Department" item "Garbage and Refuse Expenses" has considered said matter and would recommend the approval of this appropriation. 729- Councillor Davies then moved to take from the table the Ordinance Ordinance Establish-composition establishing composition in the Police Department which was introduced on August 22, Police Dept. 1957 and Councillor Davies moved that it be adopted for Second Passage as amended and it was then voted to be passed for Second Passage as amended and approved by the 1 Mayor on September 30, 1957. 811. ' Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted and Curtailment of passenger service B. & approved by the Mayor on September 30, 1957: M. R. R. ORDERED: That the City Solicitor and a Committee from the Salem City Council attend the public hearing to be held by the Department of Public Utilities starting on November 12, 1957 as regards to the curtailment of passenger service on th Boston & Maine line between Salem and Boston, and Boston to Salem, and that said i Committee and City Solicitor vigorously oppose this reduction in service to the citizens of Salem and surrounding communities. In addition the City Clerk shall send letter to the B. & M. stating the Council's opposition to this unjustified move. Committee appointed Burke, Serafini, Swiniuch, Dolan and President Francis. IS A September 26, 1957 812. Service Zone Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved 1by the Mayor on September 30, 1957: ORDERED: That the Police Traffic Lieutenant remove 2 meters on Derby Square Opposite the town hall and in front of the Daniel Low warehouse loading platform and that this area be marked off as a service zone. Parking Zone 813. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented to the Mayor for approval on September 30, 1957 and returned unsigned on October 7, 195�1: ORDERED: That a 10 minute parking zone be placed in frontof #28 Goodhue Street for a distance of 60 feet on a trial period of 60 days. 814. Paint curbstone Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on September 30, 1957: ORDER That the Police Traffic Division be requested to paint the curbing red on the southerly side of Williams Street at Washington Square for a distance of approximately 20 feet from the corner. 815- Ped. controlled traffic Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented to the Mayor for approval on September 30, 1957 and returned unsigned on October 7, 195�: ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to appropriate sufficient funds for the erection and installation of pedestrian controlled traffic lights at the intersection of Willson, Jefferson and Cloutman Streets which installation has been approved by the Department of Public Works. 816. Election Order Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted: ORDERED: That meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts of the city, at the polling places designated hereafter, on Tuesday, November 5, 1957 for the election of a Mayor, Five (5) Councillors-at-large, one (1) Councillor from each of the six (6) Wards and Three (3) members of the School Committee; and be it further ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for said meetings: Ward 1, Precinct 1 - Juniper School, Salem Willows Precinct 2 - Sons of Poland Hall, 114 Derby St. Precinct 3 - Herbert Street School Ward 2, Precinct 1 - Collins Cove Community Hall, East Collins St. Precinct 2 - Phillips School, Washington Sq. Precinct 3 - Fire Station, Bridge St. Ward 3, Precinct 1 - Oliver School, Broad St. Precinct 2 - Oliver School, Broad St. Precinct 3 - St. Anne's School, Cleveland St. Ward 4, Precinct 1 - AMVETS Hall, Beckford St. Precinct 2 - Y. M. C. T. Society Hall Boston St. Precinct 3 - Endicott School) Boston St. Ward 5, Precinct 1 - St. Joseph Church Basement, Lafayette St. Precinct 2 - St. Joseph Church Basement, Lafayette St. Precinct 3 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. Precinct 4 - Saltonstall School, Lafayette St. i i September 26, 1957 WARD 5 CONT'D. Precinct 5 - South Branch Library, Ocean Ave. Precinct 6 - Training School, Loring Ave. Precinct 7 - Fire Station, Engine 5, Loring Ave. Precinct 8 - Walke's Greenhouse, Loring Ave. Ward 6, Precinct 1- Engine House, North St. Precinct 2- Cogswell School, School St. Precinct 3- Cogswell School, School St. and be it further ORDERED: That the polls be opened at 8 A. M. and closed at 8 P. M. and that the City Clerk cause notice to be published as required by law. 817. Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: Election Order ORDERED: That meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts of the City within the Tenth Essex Representative District at the polling places designated hereinafter, on Tuesday, November 19, 1957, for the nomination of candidates for the office of Representative to the General Court from the tenth Essex District, to fill a vacancy; and be it further ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for said meetings: Ward 2, Precinct 1 - Collins Cove Community Hall, East Collins St. Precinct 2 - Phillips School,Washington Sq. Precinct 3 - Fire Station, Bridge St. Ward 4, Precinct 1 - AMVETS Hall, Beckford St. Precinct 2 - Y. M. C. T. Society Hall, Boston St. Precinct 3 - Endicott School, Boston St. Ward 6, Precinct 1 - Engine House, North St. Precinct 2 - Cogswell School, School St. Precinct 3 - Cogswell School, School St. and be it further ORDERED: That the polls at said meeting be opened at 8:00 A. M. and closed at 8:00 P. M. and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish this notice as required by law. 818. Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: Amt. of money needed to increase salaries ORDERED: That the City Auditor notify the Council the total amount of i money needed to increase the salaries of municipal employees to Step 4 awarded by the �j Barrington Survey and effective January 1, 1958 from January 1, 1958 to April 1, 1958. �� 819. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and Installation of Lights presented to the Mayor for approval on September 30, 1957 and returned unsigned on October 7, 1957: ORDERED: That the City Electrician take the necessary steps and measures to install lights on Home Street in theCity of Salem. President Francis then expressed the Council's regret of the resignation of Charles A. Dooley as City Messenger due to physical reasons. 3 75 _September_26j...12�7 -- ----. on the motion of Councillor Marquis the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M. i f ATTEST: A ` STINE d. TOOMEY C�Ty I I - i i I I� I, I it i , 376 October 10, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, October 10, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 820. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company Pole location and and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to locate 1 pole and remove 1 removal pole on Holly Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Moran, Swiniuch, Serafini and Dolan were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Moran moved that the following Order be granted. Voted. ORDERED: That Merrimack Essex Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companie dated the 20th day of September 1957• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked-1 Joint Pole Location in Hol St. opp. Linden St. , Salem No. SAL.-89 Dated 9-20-57--filed with this order. There may attached to said poles by said Merrimack Essex Electric Company - wires and ixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and by said New England Telephone & Telegra h Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles i i above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Holly Street - Opposite Linden Street Install One (1) Pole Remove One (1) Pole 821. A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Pole relocation I Company and the Merrimack Essex Electric Company to relocate a pole on Orchard Street I 0 at Property of W. C. Hussey and Fred A. Donovan of the Merrimack Essex Electric Compa appeared in favor and Councillors Moran and Dolan were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Moran moved thatthe following Order be ado ted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Merrimack Essex Electric Company be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and per- mission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed pi thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtuMs as said Companies may i 1 october_101, 1957_ deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the llth day of September 1957. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following I i I conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set I, substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 6129 Dated 9-9-57 --filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables I and by said Merrimack Essex Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessari for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: iOrchard Street at Property of W. C. Hussey - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 822. A hearing washeld on the Petition of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company and the Pole locations and removals New England Telephore and Telegraph Company for pole location and removal on Ropes Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Moran and Marquis were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Moran moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Merrimack Essex Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with ! . such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies 'I dated the 9th day of September 1957- All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Pole in Ropes Street, at House #14, Salem, Mass. No. SAL.-88 Dated 9/3/57 --filed with this order. There may attached to said poles by said Merrimack-Essex Electric Company wires and ffixtures necessary for the conduct of its business; and all of said wires and cables {{ shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. f The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order. Ropes Street At House #14 install one (1) pole and remove one (1) pole C_D October 10, 1957 823 A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph IPole Location Company and Merrimack Essex Electric Company for joint locations on 1 pole on Margin Street at Prescott Street and 1 pole on Margin Street Southerly from Prescott Street and Fred A. Donovan of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company appeared in favor and i Councillors Serafini and Moran were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing e` closed. Councillor Moran moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and 14E.-rrimack Essex Electric Company each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, i be and they are hereby granted a joint location for and permission jointly to maintain 1 poles already existing and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, j together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as any of said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition i of said Companies dated the 6th day of September 1957• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following !conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 6122 Dated 9-3-57 filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England i Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Merrimac Essex Electric Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20' feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to are located, and the number of poles: Margin Street at Prescott Street - 1 pole Margin Street Southerly from Prescott Street - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways i for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. 824. y� The Mayor's appointment of Harry P. Zarella, 2 Chandler Road as a Constable Appr. Constable for a term of one year effective October 11, 1957 was received and filed. j 825. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the Trans. Int. & Mat. Debt Mayor on October 14, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-One Dollars Twenty Five Cents ($3,331.25) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Intere t and Maturing Debt" item "Interest General Loans. " Said sum to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this purpose. 3797-77 October 10, 1957 826. Asiatic Flu Vaccine The Mayor submitted a letter from the Health Agent relating to the dispension I I of Asiatic Flu Vaccine to certain city employees and it was received and filed. 827�Trans. Police Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Marquis moved that it be referred to the Committee on Finance. Voted. ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($360.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Police Department" item "Salaries and Wages." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 828. Trans. Health Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Tighe moved that it be referred to the Committee on Finance. Voted. ORDERED: That the following transfers be and hereby are made in the Health Dep- artment: From "Hospital Salaries and Wages" Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) to "Hospital Expense. " From "Administration Salaries and Wages One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) to "Administration Expense. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. From "Other Cities and Towns and Hospital Expense" Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) to "Out of State Travel." 829.' Trans. Electrical The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and adopted and approved by the Dept. Mayor on October 14, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Nine Dollars Seventy Five Cents ($4,459.75) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account as 4 follows to the "Electrical Department" item "Expense" sub item "Traffic Signals," One Thousand Thirty Two Dollars ($1,032.00). Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appro- priated for this purpose, to the "Electrical Department" new item, "Traffic Signals North Street and Jefferson Avenue" Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Seven Dollars i 4 Seventy Five Cents ($3,427.75)• j 830. i Trans. Pub. Welfare The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved by th Mayor on October 14, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Public Welfare" item "General Relief" to the "Public Welfare" item "Administration Salaries and Wages. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated i for this purpose. If 831. Trans. Water Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved by the Mayor on October 14, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Three Dollars ($1,263.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Water Department" item "Pumping Station Expense" sub item "Repairs Emergency Gasoline Engine." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 3 (( f - October 10, 1957 41 I The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the 1832. Mayor on October 14, 1957: Trans. Water Dept. ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($3,300.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Water Department" item "Expense" sub item "Installation Water Main and Services, Old Age Housing Units". Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 833. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved by Trans. St. Dept. the Mayor on October 14, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Street Department" item "Chapter 718 Congress Street Construction' to the "Street Department" item "Chapter 718 Willson Street, Construction. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 834. A communication from Harold M. Perkins, City Auditor relating to increases for City Employees - i all City Employees to Step 4 by submitting a supplementary budget "B" sheet from increases- Step 4 January 1, 1958 to April 5, 1958 and it was received and filed. 835. A report was received from the Board of Control approving the renewal of a Pedler's Lie. pedler's license to Edmund J. Ring, Jr. , 90 Flint Street and report was accepted. Voted. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the license be granted. Voted. 836. A communication was received from the Peabody City Council asking that something Salem City Dump 1 be done about the nuisance at the Salem City Dump and Councillor Morency moved that the matter be referred to the Health Department. Voted. 837. An application was received from John J. Kondon to erect a Marquee at 100 Erect a Marquee Boston Street and Councillor Buczko moved that the permit be granted. Voted. n 8. An application was received from Raymond P. Audette to 83r ym hang a banner over Erect Banner Lafayette Street from Lafayette Hotel to Lincoln Hotel and Councillor Marquis moved tha the permit be granted. Voted. 839. An application was received from Vara Construction Inc. , 718 Huntington Ave. , Builder's License Boston for a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that it be granted. Voted. 840. A Petition was received from New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Pole relocation Merrimack Essex Electric Company for joint pole relocation on Summit Street at property of Raymond Dowling and a public hearing was ordered for October 24, 1957 at 8 P. M. 841. A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on List of Renewals Licenses and Permits. i October 10, 1957 842. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses New Licenses and Renewals and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. it "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following i �( be granted: RENEWAL ( TAXI OPERATOR James H. Barker, 37 Essex St. NEW LICENSE TAXI OPERATOR „ Louis A. Thibault, 107 Linden St. , Salem, Mass. Trans. Fire Dept. 843. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Approved by the Mayor on October 14, 1957. "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the transfer of $1,123.00 from the "Fire Dept." item "1,000 gallon pumping engine" to the "Fire Dept." item "Expense" sub item "Equipment and Repairs" has considered said matter and would recommend approval." 786. The matter of the Mayor's appointment of temporary additional inspectors to Temp. additional inspe - tors to count & tabula a°Gant and tabulate votes was then taken up. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the appointments receive confirmation. Voted. The following is the list as submitted 1 votes by the Mayor: PARTY NAME ADDRESS PREC. WARD R Katherine Carr 107 Federal St. 1 4 R Elizabeth Sullivan 161 Boston St. 3 4 D Marie McHugh 26 Ord St. 3 D Claire Leahy 15 Albion St. 3 4 D Timothy Mahoney 23 Felt St. 1 6 R Mrs. Roland Kiley 195 North St. 1 6 D Donald Macken 52 Dunlap St. 2 6 D Mary Carney 20 Barr St. 2 6 D Mary Carlin 3 Lapel St. 5 5 D Eillen Walsh 9 So. Pine St. 2 3 D James F. Day 1 Dalton Parkway 2 4 R Charlotte Splain 68 Highland Ave. 2 D Philip Slattery 4 Hillside Ave. 2 4 D Leonard Dwyer 120 Boston St. 3 4 D Marjorie E. Carroll 1 Mali St. 3 2 T) R Clara Swiniuch 14 Bentley St. 2 1 R Hedwig Gavenda 23 Hardy St. 2 1 D Joseph C. Pacheco 9 Woodside St. 1 6 D Elizabeth Collins 12 Bridge St. 1 2 R Catherine C. Marmen 8 Cloutman St. 3 3 D Ernest Boucher 7 Cloutman St. 3 3 R Wilfred J. Pelletier 7 Lawrence St. 3 3 844. R Jeanne D. Tassinari 15 Story St. 3 3 Ped. Lights for Lafayette & Ocean Ave. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented to the Mayor on October 14, 1957 for approval and returned unsigned on October 24, 19571 ORDERED: That the Mayor appropriate $1,100.00 for the installation of Pedestrian Control lights for Lafayette and Ocean Avenue. i j _ sr --- October 10, 1957 Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted: 845, Submit supplementary ORDERED: That each Department Head, in accordance with the instructions issued budget "B" sheet by City Auditor Harold M. Perkins namely "Each department must submit to the Mayor at once a supplementary budget "B" sheet from Jan. 1, 1958 to April 5, 1958," conform to the above and submit such data to the Mayor on or before Nov. 1, 1957. Councillor Tighe introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Street light to the Mayor for approval on October 14, 1957 and returned unsigned on October 24, 1957 ORDERED: That the City Electrician take the necessary steps to provide a street light at or near 10 Salt Wall lane. f 847. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Curb - Marlborough Rd.il to the Mayor for approval on October 14, 1957 and returned unsigned on October 24, 1957 ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Streets take the necessary steps to install curbstones on Marlborough Road in front of the residences of citizens requesting same. I I Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented School Buses I to the Mayor for approval on October 14, 1957 and returned unsigned . ORDERED: That a communication be sent to the Salem School Committee requesting sai body to take action to have a franchise granted for the operation of School Buses on Marlborough Road. 849. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented Dump site to the Mayor for approval on October 14, 1957 and returned unsigned. i ORDERED: That the City Health Agent submit a report to the City Council relative i to the estimated period of time before which the present dump site will be filled, and be it further ordered that the Mayor, City Health Agent, Members of the Health Boar II ; and City Council meet for the purpose of discussing the dump Thursday, October 17, 1957 at 8 P. M. and for the purpose of discussing all other problems relating thereto. 850. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Ordinance which was adopted for Stop Sign First Passage: In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. 999 An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relating to Traffic (Stop signs). Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chap. 15, Art. 4, Sec. 49 is hereby amended by adding in alphabetical order the following: Northerly bound traffic on Varney Street at Nichols Street. Northerly bound traffic on Varney Street at Hanson Street. Southerly bound traffic on Varney Street at Hanson Street. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 851. Councillor Tighe introduced the following Resolution which was adopted and Resolution-Charles A. Dooley approved by the Mayor on October 14, 1957: 383 October 10, WHEREAS: On September 28, 1957 City Messenger, Charles A. Dooley, voluntarily terminated his employment with the City of Salem, and WHEREAS: His friendship with the members of this Council grew stonger and stronger jduring the nine memorable years that he served this body as its City Messenger, and WHEREAS: Charles A. Dooley served the Salem City Council with patience, with integrity and with a passion for service, giving complete cooperation to all, while showing no partiality to any individual and never, on any occasion, taking sides in informal debate, i and WHEREAS: The people of our city can point with pride to their former city official for his personal character, his deep-rooted civic interest and his devotion to his duties as a city official and, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Salem City Council in regular assembly, speaking for this bo and the citizens of Salem formally express their sincere gratitude for his services, while wishing him much health and happiness in his retirement and BE IT RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be made a permanent part of our public ' records and a copy be sent to former City Messenger, Charles A. Dooley. it Jurors Councillor Tighe was then appointed to draw 2 Jurors for Salem Superior Civil Court i for November 4, 1957 and the following names were drawn: Carmino Pasquarello, 19 Gedney Ct. , Wet Wheeler John J. Russell, 7 Mall St. , Security Guard Councillor Tighe was then appointed to draw 3 Jurors for Lawrence Superior Civil Jurors Court for November 4, 1957 and the following names were drawn: i , I James P. Donahue, 62 Federal St. , G. E. Worker Nathaniel J. Gahagan, 5 Friend St. , Janitor i John Gonet, 16 Bentley St. , G. E. Worker I i � l i On the motion of Councillor Burke the meeting adjourned at 8:56 P. M. ATTEST: j A ST II I I� , j II I 34 October 24, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, October 24, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Councillor Dolan moved that the reading of the records of the previous meeting be dispensed. Councillor Morency objected. Councillor Morency then withdrew his objection and the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 852. A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Pole Location Company and the Merrimack Essex Electric Company for a pole location on Summit Street at property of Raymond Dowling and Fred A. Donovan of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Buczko, Swiniuch, Serafini, Burke and Dolan were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Burke moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Merrimack Essex Electric Company be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 2nd day of October 1957• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditio s: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantia at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 6149 Dated 10/1/57 - filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Tele hone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 3 cables and by said Merrimack Essex Elect is Company not to exceed the wires and cable necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18' feet from the ground. a The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above P referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under p this order: Summit Street at property of Raymond Dowling - 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public �) &0i ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may �i desire for distributing purposes. 853• i The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Davies moved that it Vets. time off be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on October 28, 1957: ORDERED: That all employees, who are veterans, excepting police and firemen, shall be granted leave for Monday, November 11, 1957 without loss of pay; and be it further ORDERED: That those employees excepted above who perform duties on that day shall b granted time off; the same to be given to them at the discretion of the heads of the 1 Police and Fire Departments. i 4 . I ' 385 October 24, 1957 854. Trans. Cemetery Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved that it jbe adopted. The following Order was then adopted and approved by the Mayor on ! October 28, 1957 ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hu&red Dollars ($600.00) be and hereby is ! transferred from the "Estimated Receipts" account to the "Cemetery" item "Sale of I ; Vaults. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. i j I 855- Precinct Officers The Mayor submitted the following list of Precinct officers for the years 1957 and 1957 & 1958 1958 and Councillor Burke moved suspension of the rules. The following list was then confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. Ii WARD ONE PRECINCT ONE - D - Warden George J. Coleman 117 Columbus Ave. R - Clerk John W. Sheehan 2 Bay View Ave. D - Insp. Mary E. Hanlon 60 Bay View Ave. R - Insp. Alice L. Buckley 6 Sutton Ave. . D - Insp. Daniel J. O'Hara 117 Bay View Ave. R - Insp. Eleanor F. Murphy 81 Fort Ave. ! WARD ONE PRECEINT TWO ' R - Warden John P. Rybicki 12 Union St. D - Clerk Bernard Kaminski 39 Union St. R - Insp. John J. Stankiewicz 115 Derby St. D - Insp. Bertha Buraczynski 4 Turner St. R - Insp. Wanda M. Dobrzelecki 11 Bentley St. D - Insp. James E. Harkins 18 Webb St. ( WARD ONE PRECINCT THREE I R - Warden Charles G. Jeffery 38 Union St. D - Clerk Helen E. Przydzial 43 Daniels St. R - Insp. Eulalia K. Szczechowicz 22 Becket St. D - Insp. Christine A. Noszka 29 Carlton St. R - Insp. Helen Marmilowski 7 Carlton St. D - Insp. Paul T. Carpenter 37 Daniels St. WARD TWO PRECINCT ONE R - Warden Susan Anderson 57 Forrester St. D - Clerk Katherine H. McMahon 192 Osgood St. R - Insp. Josephine E. Attridge 15 Cross St- D - Insp. John J. Dynes 80 Bridge St. R - Insp. Thomas V. Hever 12 Conners Rd. D - Insp. Katherine E. Loring 25 Osgood St. R - Insp. Stella Dubiel 17 E. Collins St. D - Insp. Celia Connery 6 Conners Rd. i WARD TWO PRECINCT TWO D - Warden Henry J. O'Donnell, Jr. 46 Washington Sq. R - Clerk Clarence J. Richardson 72 Essex St. D - Insp. Corinne Levesque 1 Warner St. R - Insp. Bertha C. McKenney llz Conant St. D - Insp. Abigail V. Manning 22 Boardman St. R - Insp. Elizabeth C. Riley 104 Bridge St. D - Insp. Martha Abbott 17 Forrester St. R - Insp. Katherine T. Carr 5 Pearl St. WARD TWO PRECINCT THREE R - Warden Jeremiah A. Kelleher, Jr. 136 Bridge St. D - Clerk Winifred A. Blais 50 Bridge St. R - Insp. Doris H. Dunham 131 Bridge St. D - Insp. Mary L. Ayers 43 Osgood St. R - Insp. Helen T. Matula 10 Lemon St. D - Insp. Helen C. Olbrych 17 Pleasant St. D - Insp. Thomas A. Rabbitt 5 Oliver St. 4 . I OCTOBER 24, 1957 WARD THREE PRECINCT ONE R - Warden Fred L. Newell 2 Hathorne P1. D - Clerk Margaret L. Ring 202 Phelps St. D - Insp. Catherine F. Dolan 49 Warren St. R - Insp. Lillian T. Brown 1 Mt. Vernon St. D - Insp. Rene McDougall 37 Hathorne St. R - Insp. Jean M. Delisio 60 Winthrop St. D - Insp. Eleanor O'Leary 74 Endicott St. R - Insp. Joseph Tassinari 49 Broad St. WARD THREE PRECINCT TWO R - Warden William F. Green 8 Vale St. D - Clerk William A. Foye 51 Hathorne St. D - Insp. Kathleen Lessor 10 Broad St. D - Insp. Albert Jodoin 28 Broad St. R - Insp. Alexis K. Willey 76 Endicott St. D - Insp. Antonia Maraf£a 80 Summer St. R - Insp. Gladys Meagher 15 Phelps St. R - Insp. Laura M. Millard 1 Vale St. WARD THREE PRECINCT THREE D - Warden Lionel Pelletier 179 Ocean Ave. R - Clerk Catherine Tetrault 31 Horton St. R - Insp. Corinne Demers 255 Jefferson Ave. D - Insp. William Pero 6 Arthur St. D - Insp. Jeanne Tassinari 15 Story St. R - Insp. Esther Raymond 74 Lawrence St. - D - Insp. Ernest Guerrette 4 Horton St. R - Insp. Nelida Tessier 198 Jefferson Ave. WARD FOUR PRECINCT ONE R - Warden Arthur K. Shepard 11 Andover St. j D - Clerk Donald T. Murray 10 Beckford St. R - Insp. Francis J. Moynihan 12 River St. D - Insp. John F. Lyons 8 Abbott St. R - Insp. Victor R. Chapruet 65 Ord St. D - Insp. Alfreda Hunt 51 Butler St. D - Insp. Anna Mendalka 11 Abbott St. R - Insp. Katherine G. O'Brien 15 May St. WARD FOUR PRECINCT TWO D - Warden Joseph F. Henry 33 Bow St. R - Clerk Louis T. O'Grady 78 Beaver St. D - Insp. Catherine Horwood 30 Albion St. R - Insp. Francis J. Meager 28 Abbott St. D - Insp. Susan E. DiRocco 3 Logan St. R - Insp. Albert J. Duggan 4 Harrington Ct. n R - Insp. Ralph J. Cimon 52 Flint St. D - Insp. Dorothy O'Donnell 17 Varney St. WARD FOUR PRECINCT THREE I D - Warden Joseph A. Wright 32 Putnam St. R - Clerk Eleanor L. Fouhey 33 Hanson St. R - Insp. Elizabeth Burns 11 Belleview Ave. D - Insp. Catherine J. Griffin 1 Aborn St. R - Insp. Alice O'Brien 24 Ord St. R - Insp. Bertha Sullivan 5 Logan St. D - Insp. Marguerite O'Shea 15 Maple Ave. D - Insp. Theresa B. O'Donnell 27 Hanson St. WARD FIVE PRECINCT ONE T-- Warden Alphonse Ouellette 2 Chase St. D - Clerk Mary A. Kinsella 47 Linden St. R - Insp. Ange R. Morency 11 Elm Ave. D - Insp. Philip J. Frechette 3992 Jefferson Ave. R - Insp. William Blouin 12 Porter St. D - Insp. Dorothy C. Mahoney 38 Rainbow Terrace D - Insp. Elizabeth Neville 23 Grant Road R - Insp. Louis P. Fournier 19 Harbor St. October 24, 1957 WARD FIVE PRECINCT TWO j R - Warden John Whitehead 1 Ropes St. D - Clerk Frank Sweeney 10 Sunset Rd. D - Insp. John W. Martin 25 Shore Ave. R - Insp. George Pariseau 17 Grant Rd. D - Insp. Jean Avin 22 Chase St. R - Insp. Ena M. Tobin 28 Hancock St. R - Insp. Mary T. Duggan 121 Rainbow Terrace D - Insp. Elizabeth M. Banville 17 Hersey St. WARD FIVE PRECINCT THREE I i D - Warden Antonio Gagnon 60 Salem St. R - Clerk Emma Berube 16 Raymond Rd. P; D - Insp. Winifred M. Granger 210 Lafayette St. 1! R - Insp. Stacia Roman 36 West Ave. D - Insp. Eugene H. Morency 16 Shore Ave. R - Insp. Gertrude B. Carter 39 Ocean Ave. R - Insp. Agnes C. Kennedy 21 Grant Rd. D - Insp. Bertha Jalbert 3 Meadow St. D - Insp. Mary F. Yates 21 Laurel St. i R - Insp. Raymond J. Harrington 34 Rainbow Terrace WARD FIVE PRECINCT FOUR R - Warden Delphis G. Gagnon 2A Linden St. - D - Clerk Theresa E. St. Pierre 4A Ropes St. R - Insp. Edward J. Clapper 1 Harbor St. { D - Insp. Corinne G. Smith 12 Porter St. R - Insp. Alma Madore 38 Cabot St- D - Insp. Aurel J. LaPlante 24 Ward St. R - Insp. Mabel Lebel 260 Washington St. R - Insp. Aurore D. Dube 485 Loring Ave. , j D - Insp. Cecile 0. O'Connor 29 Ocean Ave. D - Insp. Geraldine A. Duggan 114 Rainbow Terrace WARD FIVE PRECINCT FIVE r yR - Warden John J. Fallon 30 Hancock St. D - Clerk Stanley Sobocinski 483 Loring Ave. R - Insp. Leo Hebert 15 Raymond Rd. D - Insp. Eugene E. Geary 63 Rainbow Terrace R - Insp. Mary E. Young 16 Cherry St. D - Insp. Alice E. McCarthy 1 Holly St. R - Insp. Bernadette Comeau 183 Loring Ave. D - Insp. Peter J. Doyle 15 Forest Ave. WARD FIVE PRECINCT SIX R - Warden Lucien G. Tache 2 Harrison Rd. D - Clerk Helen M. Mizzi 22 Gardner St. R - Insp. William J. Leslie 6 Riverway Rd. R - Insp. Angelina Tremblay 9 Taft Rd. R - Insp. John D. Moran 27 Hazel St. D - Insp. Eunice Phillips 242 Loring Ave. - R - Insp. George S. Laporte 16 Hemingway Rd. D - Insp. Claire E. Fleming 95 Rainbow Terrace WARD FIVE PRECINCT SEVEN D - Warden Paul R. Flynn 259 Lafayette St. R - Clerk Eleanor Landry 17 Buchanan Rd. R - Insp. Yvonne Dumas 16 Buchanan Rd. R - Insp. Florentine Levesque 256 Loring Ave. D - Insp. Jeannette Maurice 29 Ocean Ave. 4 R - Insp. Albert S. Dumas 16 Buchanan Rd. WARD FIVE PRECINCT EIGHT R - Warden Phillipe E. Levesque 256 Loring Ave. D - Clerk Edward J. Riley 6 Grant Rd. R - Insp. Edna Gagnon 21 Grant Rd. R - Insp. Claudette Derochers 26 Monroe Rd. D - Insp. Thomas F. Langlois 24 Grant Rd. D - Insp. Joan Jennings 15 Naples Rd. October- 24, 1957 _._.._. WARD SIX PRECINCT ONE R - Warden Derby Moore 37 Walter St. D - Clerk Leo F. Ruane 34 Japonica St. R - Insp. Marian D. Roundy 30 Walter St. R - Insp. Harriet L. Carr 9 Roosevelt Rd. R - Insp. Lawrence J. 011son 23 Woodside St. R - Insp. Ruth Fleming 47 Buffum St. D - Insp. Joseph Murphy 36 Dunlap St. D - Insp. Joseph Kenney 37 Mason St. D - Insp. Joseph P. Dube 10 Garden Terrace D - Insp. Kathleen Kerrigan 9 Granite St. WARD SIX PRECINCT TWO D - Warden Joseph M. O'Day 5 Woodside St. R - Clerk Catherine Burke 212 North St. D - Insp. Ann Flynn 5 Oakland St. D - Insp. Mary C. Moran 57 School St. R - Insp. Alice M. Cashman 14 Cushing St. R - Insp. Alice E. Kiley 26 Walter St. j D - Insp. John T. Walsh 7 Devereux St. R - Insp. Catherine L. Tully 18 Fairmount St. D - Insp. Helena K. O'Keefe 22 Tremont St. R - Insp. Leo D. Ward 44 Dunlap St. WARD SIX PRECINCT THREE D - Warden Timothy Cronin 19 Larchmont Rd. R - Clerk Richard T. Sweeney 82 Barr St. D - Insp. M. Florence Crean 183 North St. R - Insp. Lester A. Forsyth 52 Buffum St. R - Insp. Luella Holman 17 Orchard St. D - Insp. Lillian Talkowsky 3 Devereux Ave. R - Insp. Roland J. Kiley 195 North St. D - Insp. Alma Swiniarski 48 Barstow St. 856. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Serafini moved that Trans. Dog Constable it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on October 28, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Dog Constable" item "Custody of Dogs." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 857• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Serafini moved that Retirement Matthem , Jameson it be adopted and a roll call vote was then taken and the following Order was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas and approved by the Mayor on October 28, 1957: ORDERED: That Matthew Jameson, a school teacher in the School Department, of the City of Salem, for more than twenty-five years an honorably discharged Veteran of World War I, having been found incapaciated for active service by unanimous decision of a Medical Panel appointed as required by law, be and hereby is retired from active s rvice under the provisions of Section 56 to 60 inclusive of Chapter 32 of the General Laws at an annual pension equal to sixty-five (65) percent of highest annual rate of compeasati n received by him at the time of his retirement, namely 65 percent of $5,133.24 amounting to an annual pension of $3,336.61 payable in weekly installments for the remainder of Us life. Such pensions to be effective from midnight October 26, 1957. Said sum to be paid from sum of money appropriated yearly under"Annuities and Pensions." t 389 October 24, 1957 858. Annuity Mary A. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Davies moved Stickney that it be adopted and a roll call vote was then taken and the following Order was then adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas and approved by the Mayor on October 28, 1957• ORDERED: That under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the General Court of Massachusetts, amending Chapter 32 of the General Laws, by adding Section 95 as provided therein, the City of Salem grant an annual annuity to Mary A. lF Stickney, widow of Joseph F. Stickney, who died on November 25, 1937, and who during j ] the period of his lifetime, was a regular member of the Salem Police Department, from February 14, 1908 to November 25, 1937, and that such annual annuity to equal one half of his annual compensation which amounts to One Thousand and One Dollars ($1,001.00) and be it further ORDERED: That under the provisions of Section 96 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, as provided in Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953, that the City of Salem increase the amount of the above annual annuity to said Mary A. Stickney to Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200) such annuity to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to annuities and be charged to the i "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. 859. Constables The Mayor's appointment of Charles W. Maurais, 13 Beach Ave. , and Dennis Mavrogenis, 18 Lynde St. as Constables for a term of one year effective October 25, 1957 was received and filed. i 'i 86o. Appr. Park Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Marquis moved suspension of the rules. There was no opposition. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on October 28, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Park Concessions Fund" to the "Park Department" item "Expense" sub item "oil Burner, Caretaker's Residence, Forest River Park. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 861. Trans. St. Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Moran moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on October 28, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Dollars ($1,270.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Street Department" item "Sewer Extensions Expense" and be it further; ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($2,220.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Street j � Department" item "Sewer Extensions Salaries and Wages." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. A communication was received from the Boston and Maine Railroad enclosing a 862. Discontinuance of notice from the Department of Public Utilities of a hearing to be held on November 18, Trains 1957 at 11 A. M. on the discontinuance of certain trains between Salem and Danvers etc. and Councillor Burke moved that the matter be referred to the Special Committee on Curtailment of Train Service. 4 863 A communication was received from the Department of Public Works relating to Submarine Cables a hearing to be held on the application of the Merrimack-Essex Electric Company for a license to construct two submarine cables across the South River, in the City of Salem to be held on November 4, 1957 at 2:30 P. M. at the Office of the Department of Public Works and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the City Solicitor represent the City at the hearing. An invitation was received from the Salem Post #23 The American Legion to BInvitation participate in Veterans Day parade to be held on November 11, 1957 at 9:15 A. M. and Councillor Tighe moved that the invitation be accepted. Voted. The Claim of Gilbert L. Sinclair, 65 Buffum Street was referred to the Committee 865 Claim on Claims. I 866. A Petition was received from the Merrimack-Essex Electric Company to install Pole location one pole on Buffum Street at property of Helen F. Sullivan #23 Buffum Street and a public hearing was ordered for November 14, 1957 at 8 P. M. 867. A Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Pole Location the Merrimack Essex Electric Company for a pole location on Highland Avenue at Cherry Hill Avenue and a public hearing was ordered for November 14, 1957 at 8 P. M. 868. An application was received from Philip Toby to erect a Large Stationary Sign at Large Stationary Sign 143 Canal Street and a public hearing was ordered for November 14, 1957 at 8 P. M. 869. An application was received from the Esso Standard Oil Co. to keep store and sell Keep store and sell gasoline 10,000 gallons of gasoline at 70A Loring Avenue and a public hearing was ordered for November 14, 1957 at 8 P. M. 87o. A Sign Bond covering sign of Philip Toby, 143 Canal Street was referred to the Sign Bond Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 871. A Drain Layer's Bond covering Raymond Morin was referred to the Committee on Bonds Drain Layer's Bond and returned approved. t 872. An application was received from Jean P. Santerre, 47 Bridge Street for a Taxi Taxi Oper. Lie. Operator's License and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and permits. 873- Renewal of Certain A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to the Committee on Licenses License I and Permits. October 24, 1957 874. Renewal of License Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following t be granted: fl RENEWAL DRAIN LAYER ] Raymond J. Morin, 111 Mason St. " 875- Trans. Health Dept. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance I and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on October 28, 1957. "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the following transfers: For the Health Dept. from "Hospital Salaries and Wages" $4,000.00 to "Hospital Expense"; from Administration Salaries and Wages $1,500.00 to "Administration Expense"; From Other Cities and Towns and Hospital Expense $250.00 for "Out of State Travel" considered said matter and recommend approval. " 876. Trans. Police Dept. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Finance and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on October 28, 1957. "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred a transfer from the Mayor's "Reserve Account" to the "Police Department" item "Salaries and Wages" $36o.00 has considered said matter and would recommend approval. " 850. Ordinance-Stop Signs The matter of Second Passage of an Ordinance which was introduced on October 10, 1957 relating to Stop Signs on Varney Street at Nichols and at Hanson Streets was then I taken up and passed to be ordained. Approved by the Mayor on October 28, 1957. 877• No parking all streets Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by the Mayor on October 28, 1957: ORDERED: That the Nov. 1 to April 1 street parking ban be postponed until November 15. 878. Paint Cross Walks Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved bythe Mayor on October 28, 1957: ORDERED: That the Police Traffic Division be requested to paint the crosswalks on Washington Square at Forrester and Andrew and Briggs Streets. 1 879. Selling of Bituminous Councillor Davies introduced the following Order. Councillor Serafini moved that the Council recess for 5 minutes. Voted. The Council reconvened at 9:19 P. M. The Following Order was then adopted by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Nays and presented to the Mayor for approval on October 28, 1957 and returned unsigned on November 4, 1957: 392 October 24, 1957- - -- ORDERED: That the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts be requested to investigate the manner in which bituminous materials, namely hot top, is being sold to the cities and towns of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the purpose f determining if collusion, in the pricing and awarding of bids, does or does not exist. The Attorney General to be requested to report his findings to this body. 879A. Councillor Buczko then requested permission to refer back to Petitions, and Pet. to condemn was granted permission by unanimous consent. Building at 11 Bow St. Councillor Buczko then introduced a Petition from Edward Joly and 24 others requesting the Superintendent of Buildings to take immediate steps to condemn a buildi located at 11 Bow Street and it was received and filed. 880. Councillor Buczko then introduced the following Order out of Order which was Condemn Building adopted and presented to the Mayor for approval on October 28, 1957nand returned unsigned: ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Public Buildings in the City of Salem take immediate steps to eliminate a nuisance and condemn a building located at 11 Bow Street and be it furtherrequested that the Superintendent of Public Buildings make a report of his findings to this body before November 14, 1957- Mr. Joly was then given permission to speak in favor of the above matter. 881. Councillor Serafini introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Parking Zone by the Mayor on October 28, 1957: ORDERED: That a 15 minute parking zone be established at J411-413 Essex Street and that the traffic division of the Police Department post the area with appropriate signs. 882. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved One Way Street by the Mayor on October 28, 1957: ORDERED: That the Traffic Section of the Police Department study the feasability of reversing the one way traffic movement on Munroe Street and make a report of their fin ngs before November 14, 1957. 883 Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Create Ward 7 G), y the Mayor on November 4, 1957: ORDERED: That the Council Committee of the Whole look into the advisability of creating a Ward Seven in theCity of Salem. On themotion of Councillor Moran the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M. t ATTEST: ` 7- Gam- O GUSTINE J. TOOMEY " GY'Pg'CLERFC 293 November 7,_1957 Special Meeting A Special meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, November 7, 1957 at 12 noon for the purpose of drawing Jurors. Present were Councillors Dolan, Davies, Francis, Marquis, Buczko and Swiniuch. Jurors Councillor Dolan was then appointed to draw 1 Juror for Salem Superior Civil Court for November 12, 1957 and the following name was drawn: 4 Peter J. Hagan, 52 Winthrop St. , Salesman Councillor Dolan was then appointed to draw 2 Jurors for Salem Superior Civil I Court for December 2, 1957 and the following names were drawn: Gerald Winer, 83 Linden St. , Printer William F. Mahoney, 8 Upham St. , Stockman On the motion of Councillor Marquis the meeting adjourned at 12:20 P. M. ATTEST: i AU USTINE,'& TOOMEY ,I ;I CIT] 0, I I !I i I I i i I � i ri � i ', i A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, Nov. 14, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. President Francis welcomed a group from St. John the Baptist School. Councillor Dolan moved that the reading of the records of the previous meeting i be dispensed. Voted. 884. A hearing was held on the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Pole Location Company and the Merrimack Essex Electric Company for a pole location on Highland Avenue at Cherry Hill Avenue and Fred A. Donovan of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Tighe, Swiniuch, Moran and Dolan were recorded in favor. The re was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Merrimack Essex Electric Company be and they are .hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 7th day of Oct. 1957. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following i conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--N. E. T. & T. Co. , No. 6150 Dated 10-7-57--filed with said petition. There may be attached to said poles by said New England Telephone and Telegraph Company not to exceed 30 wires and 30 cables and by said Merrimack-Essex Elec. Co. , not to exceed wires and cables necessary in the conduct of its business, and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Highland Avenue at Cherry Hill Avenue 1 pole Also that permission be and hereby is granted to each of said Companies to k lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as eac may desire for distributing purposes. 885. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Merrimack-Essex Electric Company Pole location for a pole location on Buffum Street at #23 and Fred A. Donovan of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Moran and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Moran moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. E p ORDERED: That Merrimack-Essex Electric Company be and it is hereby granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon I 395 together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Company may deem necessary, in the public way of ways hereinafter referred to as requested in petition o said Company dated the 21st day of October 1957. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--One Pole Location in I Buffum Street, Salem, Mass. No. SAL.-90--Dated 10/21/57--filed with this order. There nay be attached to said poles by said Merrimack-Essex Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business and all of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Buffum Street - At property of Helen F. Sullivan #23 Buffum Street Install One (1) Pole. 868. Large Sign A hearing was held on the application of Philip Toby to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 143 Canal Street and Councillors Marquis and Serafini were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 869. Keep, Store and sell A hearing was held on the application of Esso Standard Oil Co. to keep, store and Gasoline sell 10,000 gallons of gasoline at 70A Loring Avenue, 6,000 gallons existing and requesting 4,000 gallons additional and Jack Whiston, of the Esso Standard Oil Co. I , appeared in favor and Councillors Marquis and Moran were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. 4 Voted. Appr. Pub. Property The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted i , under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on November 18, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Public Property" item "Alterations, Repairs Engineers Dwelling Beverly Pumping Station. " 887. Annuity-Martha Z. Gonet The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on November 18, 1957 i ORDERED: That under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the d General Court of Massachusetts amending Chapter 32 of the General Laws by adding Section 95 as provided therein. The City of Salem grants an annual annuity to Martha Z. Gonet widow of Frank J. Gonet who died on June 8, 1938 and who during a period of his lifetime was a regular member of the Salem Fire Department from November 30, 1919 Nov. 14, 1957 --- to June 8, 1938, and that such annual annuity to equal one half of his annual compensation which amounts to One Thousand and One Dollars ($1,001.00) and be itT:f:urther-- ORDERED: That under the provisions of Section 96 of Chapter 32 of the Laws, as provided in Chapter 387 cC the Acts of 1953, that the City of Salem increase the amount of the above annual annuity to said Martha Z. Gonet to Twelve Hundred i Dollars ($1,200.00) such annuity to be computed and payable in the manner and at times heretofore established with respect to annuities and be charged to "Annuities-Pensions" account each calendar year. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted by a roll Rtirement Wm. M. �call vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on November 18, 1957- Ronan ORDERED: That William M. Ronan, more than seventy years of age, born May 11, 1876, employed in the Street Department as a Laborer since May 1, 1916, and who is physically incapacitated for labor be and hereby is retired from service subject to the approval o the Mayor under the provisions of Section 77 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as amended, at an annual pension of $1,676.93 effective midnight, Saturday, November 16, 1957, representing one-half (2) of his annual rate of regular compensation at the time of retirement to be computed and payable in the manner and at the times heretofore established with respect to pensions and to be charged to the "Annuities - Pensions" account of each calendar year. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved that Trans. Civil Defense it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on November 18, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($275.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Fire Department" item "Expense" to the "Civil Defense" item t "Expense" sub item "Radio. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 890. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Moran moved that Trans. School Dept. it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on November 18, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Recreation Department" item "Salaries and Wages" to the "School Department" item "Janitors Salaries and Wages." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 891. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved sus- Appr. Workmen's Comp. pension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on November 18, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Workmen's Compensation" item "Medical." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated ' i t for this purpose. 97 Nov. 14, i 892. Trans. Pub. Welfare The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved that it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on Novmeber 18, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($24,500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Public Welfare Department" item "General Relief" as follows, to the; "Public Welfare Department" item "Old Age Assistance" Twenty Two Thousand Dollars ($22,000.00) to the; Public Welfare Departmen i item administration "Salaries and Wages" Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 893- Appr. Pub. Welfare The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch move suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopte under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on November 18, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Public Welfare I Department: item "Disability Assistance. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore app o- priated for this purpose. 894. Sale of Land- The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted by a Fort Ave. Roll Call Vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on November 18, 1957: ORDERED: That the acts of John J. O'Rourke, Superintendent of Public i Property in theCity of Salem, with reference to making an entry and re-possessing for said City of Salem its former estate in the premises designated as Lot #17 on a plan entitled "House Lot Development, Land of the City of Salem, Fort Avenue, Salem, Mass. , Revised December, 1948, Frank P. Morse, City Engineer," are hereby RATIFIED, and it is further ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Public Property be and hereby is authorized to sell to Thaddeus S. Olbrych of Salem, a certain parcel of municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required by any public use, at a price of $100.00 situated at Victory Road and bounded and described as follows: NORTHERLY by Victory Road, 70 feet; EASTERLY by Lot #16 on said plan, 100 feet; SOUTHERLY by Lot #10 on said plan, 70 feet; WESTERLY by Lot #18 on said plan, 100 feet; ' Containing 7,000 square feet, being Lot #17 on plan above referred to. An F ' be it further ORDERED: That any conveyance of title by the City of Salem hereunder shall r ' contain restrictions for the benefit of adjoining lots, shall be in form satisfactory r to the City Solicitor and shall require the complete construction of a dwelling house within two years from the date of the deed from the City of Salem as a condition of the conveyance, such dwelling house to consist of a single family house for occupancy by the grantee and his family costing not less than $6,000.00 and subject to the buildinE laws, regulations and zoning ordinances of the City of Salem, and be it further, November �+ 1 _ _ ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Public Property be and hereby is authorized to sign, execute and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this land. 895. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. Elec. & Reg. suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on November 18, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars ($3,940•00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account as follows to the; "Elections and Registrations" item "Salaries and Wages" Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Dollars ($3,480.00); "Elections and Registrations" item "Expense" Four Hundred Sixty Dollars ($460.00). Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 896. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Burke moved suspens onAppr. Legal Dept. of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on November 18, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Ten Dollars ($210.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excessand Deficiency" account to the "Legal Department" item "Expense." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 897• A communication was received from the City Marshall relative to making Munroe Stree One Way Street one way and Councillor Buczko moved that it be received and filed. 898. A communication was received from the Board of Health relating to the collection Collection & Incineration of and incineration of rubbish and it was moved that a letter be forwarded to the Health Rubbish. Agent giving him permission to report on this matter at the next meeting. 899. A communication was received from theCounty Commissioners relative to a meeting Curtailment of Passenger Trains to be held at the Essex County Agricultural School Auditorium on November 15, 1957 at 8 P. M. on the matter of the curtailment of passenger train service by the Boston and Maine Railroad Councillor Burke moved that the matter be referred to the Special Committee on Train Curtailment. 900. A communication was received from the Boston and Maine Railroad notifying the Train Curtailment Council that the hearing which was to be held on November 18, 1957 on the matter of { discontinuing certain train service has been changed to December 3, 1957• 901. An application was received from James King & Son, 227 Chestnut Street, Lynn forBuilder's License a Builder's License and Councillor Morency moved that it be granted. Voted. Claims The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Elizabeth M. Kerdy, 2 Krockmal Rd., Peabody 902. Fred Peicewicz, 3 Cross St. 903• Ida E. Vernick, 247 Lafayette St. 904. �° p I` 399 I I Nov. 14, 1957 11 905. Pole Location A Petition was received from the Merrimack Essex Electric Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for a pole location on Fairview Road and a hearing was ordered for November 29, 1957 at 8 P. M. 906. An application was received from Fred M. Groves, 11 Reed Rd. , Peabody for a Special Auctioneer's License Special Auctioneer's License (30 day License) and Councillor Marquis moved that it be granted. Voted. 9G7- 2nd Hand Dealer's Lie. An application was received from Fred M. Groves for a 2nd Hand Dealer's License at 11 Gedney Street and the application was referred to theCommittee on Licenses and Permits. 908• Erect Christmas Tree An application was received from Webber's to erect a Christmas Tree at the corner of Essex and Washington Streets and it was granted. Large Signs The following applications for Large Signs were received and hearings were ordered or November 29, 1957 at 8 P. M. 909. Fontaines Market, 272 Jefferson Ave. .910. Lindy's Cafeteria, Cor. St. Peter and Brown Streets 911. Sam Lena, 105 Lafayette St. The following Constable Bonds were referred to theCommittee on Bonds and returned C'. 'i approved: 912. Dennis Mavrogenis 913. Charles W. Maurais The following Sign Bonds were referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved: �j 914. Sam Lena, 105 Lafayette Street 915. Essex Snyder Store Haberdasher, 215 Essex Street 916. Lindy's Cafeteria, Inc. , Cor. St. Peter and Brown Streets 917. Fontaine's Market, Inc. , 272 Jefferson Ave. 918. William G. Webber Co. , 234 Essex St. (Erect a Christmas Tree--Bond covering same) 919. List of Renewals of A list of renewals of certain licenses was referred to theCommittee on Licenses + Certain Licenses and Permits. 920. Taxi Oper. Lie. An application was received from William J. Herlihy, 24 Barstow Street for a i Taxi Operator's License and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 921. RENEWAL OF CERTAIN Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses LICENSES and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted: • "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: A k RENEWAL JUNK COLLECTOR Samuel Korin, 91 Tremont St. ` TAXI OPERATOR f Jean Santerre, 47 Bridge St. 406 ----- ----------____..__ _ November 14, 1957 922. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Order which was Election adopted: Ele p ction Order ORDERED: That meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts of the city, in Wards TWO, Four and Six, at the polling places designated hereafter, on Tuesday, December 10 for the election of a Representative in the Tenth Essex District, to fill a vacancy, and be it further ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places far said meetings: WARD 2 Precinct l Collins Cove Community Hall, East Collins St. Precinct 2 Phillips School Library, Washington Square Precinct 3 Fire Station, Bridge St. WARD 4 Precinct 1 AMVETS Hall, Beekford St. Precinct 2 Y.M.C.T. Society Hall, Boston St. Precinct 3 Endicott School, Boston St. WARD 6 Precinct 1 Engine House, North St. Precinct 2 Cogswell School, School St. Precinct 3 Cogswell School, School St. and be it further ORDERED: That the polls be opened at 8 A. M. and closed at 8 P. M. and that the City Clerk cause notice to be published as required by law. Councillor Morency moved that the next regular meeting of the City Council be held on November 29, 1957 at 8 P. M. due to Thanksgiving and his motion was adopted. 923• Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by Housing for Aged the Mayor on November 18, 1957: ORDERED: That the Salem Housing Authority be requested to take immediate steps to select and to submit to the Salem City Council, the location and plans for the erection of the remaining 40 units of housing for the aged, allocated by the State Housing Authority to the City of Salem. 924. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order and Councillor Dolan moved that Working Hours- it be referred to the Committee on Public Health. Voted. Dog Constable ORDERED: That the Dog Constable establish himself at the Salem Police Department working hours to be the same as the City Hall personnel. 925- Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by Traffic Signals the Mayor on November 18, 1957: ORDERED: That the Traffic Section of the Police Department and the Department of Public Works of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts be requested to make a survey to determine the need for Pedestrian actuated Traffic Control Lights on Boston Street t at a point where it intersects with Aborn Street and be it further 3{ 4®1. l November 14, 1957 ORDERED: That the results of this survey be make known to the City Council. Jurors Councillor Davies was then appointed to draw 3 Jurors for Lawrence for December 2, 1957 and the following names were drawn: Anna Leszczynski, 21 Emmerton St. , Inspector, Sylvania William Ouellette, 21 Palmer St. , Leather Worker Margaret E. Dean, 1 Stodder Place, Housewife j Councillor Swiniuch then thanked the eighth grade Civic class for their appearance at the meeting. On the motion of Councillor Moran the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M. ATTEST: AU CITY, CLERK OMEY V i Ali !I i V i _ i I 'j I 4 6 November 29• �Z---------�- A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Friday, November 29, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. Absent was : Councillor Moran. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the F�I ` previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 926. A hearing was held on the Petition of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company and Pole Location the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for a pole loation on Fairview Road and Fred Donovan of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillor Morency was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Merrimack Essex Electric Company and New England Telephone & Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted-joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with su h sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated tie 5th day of November 1957. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditio s: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantiaLly at the points indicated upon the plan marked 1 Joint 1 Pole Location in Fairview Rd. at prop. of Bertram Voyer No. SAL. 91 Dated 11/5/57--filed with this order. There may attached to said poles by said Merrimack-Essex Electric Company wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business and by said New England Telephone an Telegraph Company wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business and all f said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above i referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under his I i order: Fairview Road At Property of Bertram Voyer, Salem, Mass. install One (1) Pole 909. A hearing was held on the application of Fontaine's Market, 272 Jefferson Avenue to Large Sign erect a Large Stationary Sign and Councillors Marquis, Dolan and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. r 910. i A hearing Baas held on the application of Lindy's Cafeteria, Cor. of St. Peter and Large Sign Brown Streets to erect a Large Stationary Sign and Councillors Marquis, Morency, �t Serafini and Davies were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 911. A hearing was held on the application of Sam Lena, 105 Lafayette Street to erect Large Sign a Large Stationary Sign and Councillors Marquis and Serafini were recorded in favor. i ! There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 403 Nov. 29, 1957 927- Trans. Vets. Services The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved that it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on December 2, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty Five Dollars Twenty Cents ($35.20) be and hereby i is transferred from the "Veterans' Service Department" item "Salaries and Wages" to the "Veterans' Service Department" item "Office Expense." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 928. Appr. & Trans. Electrical The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved Dept. that the appropriating of $500 from the Excess and Deficiency account to the Electrical Department item Street Lighting and Signals be adopted under suspension of the rules. There was no objection. Voted. Councillor Marquis moved that the transfers be referred to the Committee on Finance. Councillor Morency moved that they be adopted. Councillor Morency then withdrew his motion. The transfers were then referred to the Committee on Finance. ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Ellctrical Department" item'Street Lighting and Signals" and be it further; I ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Thirty Two Dollars ($1032.00) be and ,I hereby is transferred from the "Electrical Department" item "Expense" sub item "Traffic I Signals" to the "Electrical Department" item "Salaries and Wages" and be it further; ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be and hereby is trans- ferred from the "Electrical Department" item "Out of State Travel" as follows; to the "Electrical Department" item "Expense" sub item "Maintenance Fire & Police Signals System" One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00); to the "Electrical Department" item "Salaries and Wages" One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00). Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 929 Appt. Park Commission The Mayor's appointment of Roland F. Brophy, 16 Boston Street to the Park Commission for the term expiring the first Monday in May, 1959 was received and Councill r Tighe moved suspension of the rules and the appointment was then confirmed by a roll b call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Absent. 930. Trans. Legal Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved that it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on December 2, 1957• • ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty Four Dollars and Thirty Three Cents ($64.33) be t and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "Legal Department" item "Salaries and Wages." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 931. Appr. Pub. Property The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved i 'i suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted i under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on December 2, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Two Dollars and Twenty-Two 464- Nov. 29, 1957 Cents ($1,502.22) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Insurance Damage" item "Beverly Pumping Station" to the "Public Property" item "Departmental Building Expense" sub item "Beverly Pumping Station." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriat d for this purpose. The following Order was recommended b the 932• y Mayor. Councillor Tighe moved suspension Appr. Workmen's Comp. of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on December 2, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and hereby is appropri ted from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Workmen's Compensation" item "Salaries and Wages. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved 933• Appr. Park Dept. I suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on December 2, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Municipal Golf Course Receipts-Reserved" account to the "Park Department" new item "Building, Municipal Golf Course." 4. The following Order was recommended b the 93r y Mayor and Councillor Marquis moved that Trans. Weights & Measures it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on December 2, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Dollars Fifty Six Cents ($9.56) be and hereby is transferred from the "Weights and Measures" item "Expense" to the "Weights and Measures" item "Salaries and Wages. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropria ed �• for this purpose. 935- The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Morency moved that Trans. Water Dept. P ' it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on December 2, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) be and hereby is 1, transferred from the "Water Department" item "Laborers Salaries and Wages" to the "Wate Department" item "Expense. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropraited for t lis purpose. 936• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Buczko moved that Sale of Land 75 ' Boston St. it be adopted. The following Order was then adopted by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas, 1 Nay and 1 Absent and approved by the Mayor on December 2, 1957: ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver a deed t !it the lot of land located at 75 Boston Street. Said lot of land not being required for a municipal purpose, was acquired by the City of Salem in 1956 as a result of a Tax Title Foreclosure, with a Decree of the Land Court No. 34,465. Said sale shall be for a sum of money as the Mayor and the Superintendent of Public Property shall determine in 4 negotiations with purchasers. Such sum shall not be less than the book value as dete 'ned by the City Treasurer and recorded in the accounts of the City Auditor and the Public Property Department. 405 Nov 29 1957 937• Trans. Water Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved that it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on December 2, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Three Dollars Fifty Cents ($753.50) be and hereby is transferred from the "Water Department" item "Spite Bridge I'! Repairs" to the "Water Department" item "Pumping Station Expense" sub item "Power, Ligh and Fuel Bills." Said sum is to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this I ' purpose. 938. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Morency moved Trans. School Dept. that it be referred to the Committee on Finance. Voted. i ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "School Department" item "Teachers and Administration-Salaries and Wages" to the "School Department" item "Expense." Said su m to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this purpose. i 939- Trans. St. Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Marquis moved that it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on December 2, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Street Department" item "Snow and Ice Salaries and Wages" to the "Street Department" item "Snow and Ice Expense." Said sum to be added to sums hereto- fore appropriated for this purpose. 940. Trans. Rec. Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Swiniuch moved r that it be adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on December 2, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($275.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Recreation Department" item "Equipment" to the "Recreati on Department" item "Salaries and Wages." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore approprJ ated for this purpose. 941. I 'Appr. Baker's Island The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Burke moved suspension of the rules. Councillor Morency objected and the following Order was then referred to the Committee on Finance under the rules. Voted. ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Dollars Seventy One Cents ($115.71) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Unclassi ied" account "Baker's Island." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for thi purpose. 942. Keep name on payroll A communication was received from Chief Arthur L. Flynn of the Salem Fire Departm nt beyond reg. 30 day period requesting that the name of Harry J. Boudreau be kept on the payroll beyond the regular 30 day period and Councillor Marquis moved that permission be granted. Voted. 943 Ped. lights Boston St. A communication was received from the Department of Public Works notifying at Aborn St. the Council of their receipt of communication requesting a survey to determine the need for pedestrian actuated traffic control signal on Boston Street at Aborn Street and it was received and filed. 406- I . . A communication was received from the Department of the Attorney General notifying944. the Council of their receipt of a communication from the Council requesting the Bids on Bituminous Attorney General to look into the matter of bidding on Bituminous by other Cities and Towns and it was received and filed. A communication was received from the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks 9Curtailment of relative to the curtailment of train service and Councillor Morency moved that a train service properly worded resolution be drafted to record the Council's opposition. Councillor Burke moved an amendment that the matter be referred to theSpeical Committee on Train Service Curtailment. Voted. An application was received from the AMVE'TS to hold Tag Days on December 6 94T , 1957 Tag Days and December 7, 1957 and Councillor Marquis moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 947. An application was received from Joseph Builder's p Maggiore & Sons Inc. 118 Golden Ave. Builder's Lie. Medford, Mass. for a Builder's License and Councillor Marquis moved that the license be granted. Voted. e at 288_ Si 9 A sign bond covering sam 295 Essex Street was received from E. M. Loew s Sign Bond Theatres, Inc. and it was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. The following Claims were referred to the Committee on Claims: Claims Ellen S. Tobin, 12 Turner St.Joseph Yeaney, 14A Raymond Rd. 9 94949. 951. An application was received from Robert J. Morneau 43 Kernwood Avenue for a Taxi Oper. t. ' Taxi Operator's License and it was referred to theCommittee on Licenses and Permits. A Petition was received from the Merrimack-Essex Electric Co 952- mpany to locate Conduit Location an underground conduitat pole J4212 to property of Bertram Voyer on Fairview Rd. and a public hearing was ordered for December 12, 1957 at 8 P. M. 953• Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses New Licenses & and Permits and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Renewals "The Committee on Licenses & Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following 11 be granted: 9 RENEWALS DRAIN LAYER Thomas V. Hever, 12 Connors Rd. At TAXI OPERATOR Daniel J. Casey, 8 Hardy St. I ' NEW LICENSES 2nd HAND DEALER Fred M. Groves, 117 Reed Rd. , Peabody TAXI OPERATOR William J. Herlihy, 24 Barstow St. AL 4©-7 Dog Constable 954• Councillor Moran introduced the following report for the Committee on Health and the report was accepted and recommendations adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor I on December 2, 1957: i , "The Committee on Public Health to whom was referred the matter of the Dog Constable has considered said matter and would recommend that to assist the Dog II Constable in the performance of his duties he continue to report to the City Clerk's office (PI-4-0224) and that further the City construct a Dog Pound at the City Stable and further that the telephone of the watchman at the City Stable be listed in the I7 directory and elswhere (PI 4-0248) so that there will be 24 hours coverage. " 955• Demotion - foreman- Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted. Presented to Street Dept. the Mayor for approval on December 2, 1957 and returned unsigned on December 9, 1957: ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to submit to the City Council an explanation as regards to the demotion of a working foreman to a laborer in the street department whit g will result in a substantial pay cut for this individual, and that in addition, he also include why 4 men on the water department crew cannot share in any more overtime. � Sweep Fort Ave. 956• Councillor Burke introduced the following Order which was adopted and presented to the Mayor for approval on December 2, 1957 and returned unsigned on December 9, 1957: ORDERED: That the Mayor be requested to give authorization to the Superintendent of Streets to sweep Fort Avenue from Essex and Webb to Memorial Drive. 957• Janitor & Watchman Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following Ordinance. Councillor Morency under Supt. of Pub. Property moved that it be referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Voted. In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. An Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance Relating to Janitor and Watchman at City Hall. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 2, Section 23 of the Revised Ordinances of Salem, Mass. , 1952) is A hereby amended by deleting the words "city messenger" wherever they appear and substitu- ting therefor the words "Superintendent of Public Property" so that said Section 23 of Chapter 2 shall read as follows: "Sec. 23. JANITOR AND WATCHMAN AT CITY HALL The Superintendent of Public Property shall appoint a janitor of the city hall who shall keep the building clean and in good order and properly heated and lighted under • the supervision of the Superintendent of Public Property. He shall also appoint a watchman at city hall who shall guard and protect the building, grounds and equipment iagainst trespass and against damage by fire. Both the janitor and watchman shall perfoim such other duties as the Superintendent of Public Property may require. " SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. 958. Clear obstruction in Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by pipe at Kernwood the Mayor on December 6, 1957: ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Public Property be requested to clear the 2 4V t N9v_.-2-9, 1957. obstruction in or around the pipe at the spring in Kernwood. Councillor Davies introduced the following Order which was adopted b ted and approved y 959• Paint curb - Williams the Mayor on December 6, 1 St. 957: ORDERED: That the Traffic Division of the Police Department be requested to extend the painted surface of the curbing on Williams Street at Washington Square another 10 feet for a trial period of 60 days. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved 9 P PP LoLo ading Zone- bythe wthorne Tanners Mayor on December 6, 1957: ORDERED: That the Traffic Section of the Police Department study the feasability of creating a loading zone or a no parking zone in front of Hawthorne Tanners at 18 Goodh Street. Be it further ordered that the results of this study be reported to the City Council t the next regular meeting. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved by 961. the Mayor on December 6, 1957: Children sign-Safford & Beaver Strs. ORDERED: That the Traffic Section of the Police Department erect a sign at the intersection of Safford and Beaver Streets cautioning motorists and warning them of the presence of children in the area. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 9:12 P. M. ATTEST: —AUGU$TINE J. MEY S CITY CLERK�,/ F f }'t h °j o Dec. 12, 1957 ---------__ A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, December 12, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 963 Pole Location A hearing was held on the Petition of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company to locate an underground conduit on Fairview Rd. and Fred A. Donovan of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillor Marquis was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Swiniuch moved that the following Order be adopted. Voted. ORDERED: Notice having been given and a pubilic hearing held as provided by law, that the Merrimack Essex Electric Company be and it is hereby granted permission to II excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said company may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, and to make the necessary house connections along said extensions, as requested in petition of said company dated the 15th day of i November, 1957• Said underground electric conduits shall be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Underground conduit in Fairview Rd. from Pole #4212 to prop. of Bertram Voyer Plan No. SAL. - 92 Dated 11/14/57 The following are the public ways or parts of ways under which the underground electric conduits above referred to may be laid: i' Fairview Road - From Pole #4212 to property of Bertram Voyer, Salem t Underground conduit. 964. Appt. member of Brd. The Mayor's appointment of F. Carroll Sargent to the Board of Cemetery Commission s of Cemetery Comm. Ifor the term expiring December 31, 1960 and Councillor Swiniuch moved suspension of the rules and there was no objection. The Mayor's appointment was then confirmed by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas. 965- q Trans. Mayor's Dept. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Forty One Dollars Three Cents ($41.03) be and hereby is transferred from the "Mayor's" item "Expense" to the "Mayor's" item "Salaries and i IWages. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 966. Frans. Pub. Welfare The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: ORDERED: That the following transfers be and hereby are made all in the "Public Welfare" department; the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) from the item "Administration Salaries and Wage"; the sum of Three Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($3,300.00) from the item "Aid to Dependent Children" as follows to the "Disability Assistance" ite m �p - - December 12, 1957 Five Hundred Thirty Dollars ($530.00) to the "Old Age Assistance" item Four Thousand t Hundred Dollars ($4,800.0o). Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved 967. Trans. City Planning i by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: Board E¢ ORDERED: That the sum of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Reserve" account to the "City Planning Board" account for the sub item "Clerical Expense. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and Councillor Moran moved 968.Appr. Annuities suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopte and Pensions !' under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5,500.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Annuities and Pensions" account. Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 969. The following Order was recommended b the Trans.y Mayor and was adopted and approved by Tra St. Dept. i the Mayor on December 13, 1957: I ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($650.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Street Department" item "Highway Maintenance-Salaries and Wages" to the "Street Department" item "Other Expense" sub item "Municipal Garage. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. t. 970. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted and approved Trans. Vets. Ser. by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Veterans' Services" item "Salaries and Wages" to the "Veterans' Services" item "Office Expense" sub item "Two New Typewriters." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote 971• Annuity Mary O'Neil of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: ORDERED: That under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the General Court of Massachusetts amending Chapter 32 of the General Laws by adding Section 95 as provided therein. The City of Salem grants an annual annuity to Mary O'Neil widow of James R. O'Neil who died February 13, 1950 and who during a period of his lifetime, was a regular member of theSalem Police Department from Mayl, 1923 to February 13, 1950 and that such annual annuity to equal one half (1) of his annual compensation which amounts to One Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Five Dollars ($1,495.00) such annuity to be computed and payablein the manner and at times hereto£ e established with respect to annuities and be charged to Annuities-Pensions account ea* calendar year. 4 11, December 12,_ 1957 972 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of Annuity Alice M. Linehan 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: ORDERED: That under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the General Court of Massachusetts amending Chapter 32 of the General Laws by adding Section 95 as provided therein. The City of Salem grants an annual annuity to E Alice M. Linehan, widow of Timothy J. Linehan, who died February 11, 1953 and who during a period of his lifetime, was a painter in the Street Department from January 2, 1915 until his death on February 11, 1953 and that such annual annuity to equal one half (g) of his annual compensation which amounts to One Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Eight and 9 forty cents ($1,648.40) such annuity to be computed and payable in the manner and at times heretofore established with respect to annuities and be charged to "Annuities-Penj ions" account of each calendar year. I 973 Annuity Amanda B. Flyar The following Order was recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Morency moved that it be granted. President Francis did not recognize Councillor Morency's motion, but did recognize Councillor Tighe. Councillor Morency then appealed the ruling of the President. The Council then recessed at 8:47 P- M. and reconvened at 9 :01 P. M. The III; following Order was then adopted by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Present and approved by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: ORDERED: That under the provisions of Chapter 387 of the Acts of 1953 of the General Court of Massachusetts amending Chapter 32 of the General Laws by adding Section 95 as provided therein. The City of Salem grants an annual annuity to Amanda i B. Flynn, widow of Deputy Chief Edward W. Flynn, who died September 18, 1948, and 1 ' who during a period of his lifetime, was a regular member of the Salem Fire Department from December 30, 1915 to September 18, 1948 and that such annual annuity to equal one A7 o; half (21) of his annual compensation which amounts to One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty li Three Dollars and Forty Seven Cents ($1,743.47). Such annuity to be computed and payable in the manner and at times heretofore established with respect to annuities and be charged to "Annuities-Pensions" account of each calendar year. Tr, 974. Remove parking meters A communication was received from the Mayor enclosing a request from the Marshal to remove 4 meters on the easterly side of Derby Square for a trial period of 60 days and Councillor Marquis moved that permission be granted to remove the meters for a trial period of 60 days. Voted. 975- Confirmatory Deed - The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted by a roll call vote of m John F. Kaiser Co. Inc. ll Yeas and approved by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: ORDERED: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign, seal and deliver a Confirmatory Deed to John F. Kaiser Company, Incorporated, confirming the deed to John F. Kaiser Co. , Inc. dated December 29th, 1955, and recorded in the Essex South District Deeds Book 4237, Page 467, wherein the grantee was inadvertently named as John F. Kaiser Co. , Inc. , and should have read John F. Kaiser Company, Incorporated, and further to ratify said prior deed to John F. Kaiser Co. , Inc. -_ 41 � � December 12, 1957 The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted and approved by the 976. Land Taking-Eminent Mayor on December 13,1957: Domain I ORDERED: Whereas in the opinion of the City Council, the public necessity and convenience require that certain Easements in parcels of land on Loring Avenue, Clevelailid Road, Monroe Road, and Taft Road be taken by_eminent domain for the purpose of constructing a i drain from Loring Avenue to Monroe Road in Salem, and that said taking should be made i accordance with Chapter 40, Section 14; Champter 43, Section 31; and Chapter 79, Section 1; all of the General Laws, as amended, and that said parcels to be taken are shown on a plan "Easements for Proposed Drain, Loring Ave. to Monroe Rd. , Salem, Mass. , May, 1957, Edgar W. Nickerson, City Engineer," and further described as follows: (1) "Loring Realty Trust" Parcel: EASTERLY by the Westerly street line of Cleveland Road about 20. 5 feet; SOUTHERLY by land of Grantor about 4 feet; SOUTHERLY by land of Devereux about 73.5 feet; NORTHERLY by land of Grantor about 79 feet. Together with a Temporary Easement parallel with and 15 feet Northerly from the 1 l center line of the proposed drain, as shown on above entitled plan. (2) "Barbara J. Call" Parcel: WESTERLY on the Easterly street line of Cleveland Road about 7.3 feet; NORTHERLY by land of Staten and land of Boulger about 94 feet; i EASTERLY by land of Conlon about 1 foot; SOUTHERLY by land of grantor about 93 feet. Together with a Temporary Easement parrallel with and 15 feet distant Southerly rom )t. the center line of the proposed drain, as shown on above entitled plan. (3) "James H. Boulger, Jr. and Elizabeth D. Boulger" Parcel: NORTHERLY by land of grantor about 54.5 feet; EASTERLY by land of Boucher about 20.3 feet; SOUTHERLY by land of Conlon and land of Call 54.09 feet; WESTERLY by land of Staten about 16.5 feet. Together with a Temporary Easement parallel with and 15 feet distant Northerly from the center line of the proposed drain, as shown on above entitled plan. 1� (4) "Henry G. Boucher and Shirley J. Boucher" Parcel: EASTERLY by the Westerly street line of Taft Road about 20 feet; f SOUTHERLY by land of grantor and land of Conlon about 78 feet; e WESTERLY by land of Boulger about 20.3 feet; at I' NORTHERLY by land of grantor about 74.5 feet. I. Together with a Temporary Easement parallel with and 15 feet distant Northerly from the center line of the proposed drain, as shown on above entitled plan. ORDERED: That due notice be given to the following: (1) Raymond L. Cummings, Trustee of the Loring Realty Trust and Raymond L. Cummings. 1 413 December 12, 1957 (2) Barbara J. Call and Salem Savings Bank (3) James H. Boulger, Jr. , Elizabeth D. Boulger, and Marblehead Savings Bank (4) Henry G. Boucher and Shirley J. Boucher and Marblehead Savings Bank; that the City Council intends to take Easements in said parcels as before mentioned and that the twenty-sixth day of December, 1957 at 8:00 P. M. in the Council Chamber is appointed for the time and place of a public hearing in the matter. Ped. Lights 977• A communication was received from the Department of Public Works relating to pedestrian lights on Derby Street, Congress Street at Hawthorne Boulevard and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Traffic. Councillor Swiniuch then withdrew. There was no objection. Councillor Swiniuch then moved that the matter be referred to theCity Electrician and for him to submit the cost of installation to the City Council at the next regular meeting. Voted. 978• Pet. opposed toland A Petition was received from Barbara J. Call, M. D. opposed to land taking on taking Cleveland Rd. , etc. Cleveland Road and Councillor Moran moved that the matter be placed on file . Voted. Builder's Lic. 979• An application was received from Bagley & Mucci Inc. , 6 Dexter St. , Medford, Mass. for a Builder's License and Councillor Serafini moved that the license be granted. Voted. Claim 980. The Claim of Mrs. Annie V. Davies, 28 Mount Vernon Street, Peabody was referred to the Committee on Claims. 981. Pole location and A Petition was received from the Merrimack Essex Electric Company and the New removal England Telephone and Telegraph Company to install 1 pole and remove 1 pole on Pleasant Street near Bridge Street and a public hearing was ordered for December 26, 1957 at 8 P. M. c 982. Pole Location A Petition was received from the Merrimack Essex Electric Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to install 1 pole on Fairview Road at property of Dr. James E. Connolly, Salem, Mass. and a public hearing was ordered for December 26, 1957 at 8 P. M. Tz 983- Large Sign An application was received from Tic Toc Donuts Shop Inc. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 158a Essex Street and a public hearing was ordered for December 26,1957 at 8 P. M. 984•, Sign Bond A Sign Bond covering a sign of Tic Toc Donut Shops Inc. , 158a Essex Street was referred to the Committee on Claims. Pra 985. Taxi Oper. An application was received from Robert F. Moroney, 43 Dow Street for a Taxi Operator's license and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. 986. Taxi Operator Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses and Permits and report was accepted. Voted. Recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following license 4f r December 12, 1957 be granted: TAXI OPERATOR Robert J. Morneau, 43 Kerawood Ave. , Beverly" 987. Councillor Morency introduced the following report for the Committee on Custodians Ordinances and report was accepted. Voted. 1V Jc "The Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred an amendment to an Ordinance relating to custodians in City Hall has considered said matter and reports that the subject matter is under study and will be reported to the City Council at an early dat . " 988. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee Trans. School Dept. on Finance and the report was accepted. Voted. Recommendations adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred a transfer of $9,000.00 from the "School Department" item "Teachers & Administration - Salaries & Wages" to the "School Department" item "Expense" has considered said matter and would recommend appr al." 989• Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Trans. Baker's Island Finance and the report was accepted. Voted. Recommendations adopted. Voted. Approved by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the appropriation of $115.71 from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Unclassified" account "Baker's Island" has considered said matter and would recommend approval." 990. Councillor Swiniuch introduced the following report for the Committee on Appr. Electrical Dept. ' i Finance and the report was accepted. Voted. Recommendations adopted. Voted. 2 1 Approved by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: "The Committee on Finance to whom was referred the appropriation of $500.00 from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Electrical Department" item "Street Lighting & Signals" and the sum of $1,032.00 transferred from the "Electrical Department" item "Expense" sub item "Traffic Signals" to the "Electrical Department"item "Salaries & Wages" and the sum of $300.00 transferred from the "Electrical Department" item "Out of State Travel" as follows; "Electrical Department" item "Expense" sub item I "Maintenance Fire & Police Signal System" $150.00 and to the "Electrical Department" item "Salaries and Wages" $150.00 has considered said matter and would recommend its approval in the entirety. 991. Councillor Burke introduced the following Resolution which was adopted and Resolution-curtailment Passenger trains approved by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: i WHEREAS, the Boston and Maine Railroad proposes to curtail passenger service seriously affecting the economic well being and convenience of many residents of the City of Salem and various other cities and towns in Essex County, and Whereas it is the sense of the Salem City Council herein assembled in I regular meeting in Salem, Mass. , on this 12-th day of December, 1957, that such a 415 December 120 1957 curtailment is unjustified and should not be permitted by the authority charged with the supervision and regulation of passenger service; now therefore be it resolved: 1. That every effort should be made to prevent the proposed curtailment of service as detrimental to the economic welfare of the cities and towns involved; and 2. That every effort should be made by the Department of Public Utilities to postpone any consideration of the petition until the 1958 Session of the Legisla- ture convenes; and 3. That every effort should be made to compel the Boston and Maine Railroad to faithfully fullfill it's obligation to furnish passenger service to the area involved or have their Charter cancelled for failure to do so; and 4. That the Department of Public Utilities by it's own investigators ascer- tain the revenues, the direct expenses and the proper allocations of expenses in operating it I� all the trains provided for in the present schedule. AND IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that copies of this Resolution be sent to the Department of Public Utilities, His Excellency Governor Foster Furcolo and to the members of the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives from this district. 992• ' Exclude heavy vehicles Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order which was adopted and ,i Marlborough Road. approved by the Mayor on December 13, 1957: ORDERED: That the City Marshal take appropriate steps for the enforcement of Chapter 15, Section 45 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Salem, Massachusetts, 1952, insofar as said section prohibits the use and operation of heavy Commercial vehicles on Marlborough Road. 993. Fence on Ord St. Councillor Buczko introduced the following Order whcih was adopted and approved by the Mayor on December 131 1957: ORDERED: That the Superintendent of Public Property and the Superintendent o Streets take the necessary steps to determine the responsibility for the maintenance o a fence or other suitable barrier on the Southerly side of Ord Street betweed Bow and Abbott Streets and that the necessary steps be taken to eliminate the existing hazard T. caused by the absence of a suitable fence at this location. 994. Councillor Francis called Councillor Moran to the Chair. Minutes of meetings Councillor Francis then introduced the following Order and Councillor Tighe j moved that the matter be referred to a.. Committee for further consideration. Councillor Morency moved that the matter be laid on the table. Voted. Councillor Francis then Irq doubted the vote and a roll call vote was then taken and the following Order was laid on the table by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 2 Nays. ORDERED: That the City Clerk supply each Councillor with two copies of the minutes of each re gular meeting, special meeting and committee meeting before the next meeting. One to be on the councillors desk at the regular meeting and the other to be mailed to each councillors house. 4Y/6 December 12, 1957 Councillor Burke was then appointed to draw 3 Jurors for Salem Superior Court and the following names were drawn: James H. Lundgren, 100 North Street, Retired Candy Manufacturer John W. Melody, 38 Boardman Street, Superintendent Lawrence B. Folsom, 37 Dearborn St. , Chemical Engineer rF I Councillor Burke moved adjournment at 9:52 P. M. Voted. ATTEST: I AU STINE J." TOOMEY CITY I i i December23�195-7 -- ---- _ Special Meeti Jurors A Special Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday, December 23, 1957 at 4:30 P. M. for the purpose of drawing Jurors for Salem Superior Criminal Court, Salem, Mass. for January 20, 1958 and the following names were drawn by Councillor Moran who was appointed President. Laura Pelletier, 21 Buchanan Rd. , Housewife ( James G. Swift, 5 North Pine St. , Sylvania Worker Emilia A. Bachorowski, 12 Hardy Street, Clerk The President then appointed Councillor Davies to draw 1 Juror for Grand Jury I,I for 1958 and the following name was drawn: Walter D. Welch, 30 Walter St. , Salesman. is i , Councillor Buczko moved adjournment at 4:40 P. M. ATTEST: I f Off'/ r 'AUGUST CI(� �spy I I L1SlA1 1 I 11 ; l I� it 1 it ,3II l ..1 I u+ I: -1 December 26, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on r Thursday, December 26, 1957 at 8 P. M. for the transaction of any and all business. s All members were present. On the motion of Councillor Dolan the reading of the �f records of the previous meeting were dispensed. Voted. 995• � A hearing was held on the Petition of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company and Pole Location gg!' I the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to locate 1 pole on Fairview Road and ,s Councillors Morency, Moran and Serafini were recorded in favor and Fred A. Donovan of t e Merrimack Essex Electric Company appeared in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing Closed. On the motion of Councillor Morency the following Order was adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Merrimack-Essex Electric Company and New England Telephone & Tele- graph Company be and they are hereby granted a joint relocation for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 27th day of November 1957• All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set sub- stantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked--1 Joint Pole Relocation in Fairview Road, Salem, Mass. No. SAL.-93 Dated 11/21/57--filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles by said Merrimack-Essex Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business and by said New England Telephone Telegraph Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business and of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under , a. this order: Fairview Road - At property of Dr. James E. Connolly, Salem, Mass. Install One (1) Pole 996• A hearing was held on the Petition of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company and Pole location & Removal the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for a pole location and removal on Pleasant Street and Fred Donovan of the Merrimack Essex Electric Company appeared in favor and Councillors Moran, Serafini and Morency were recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. On the motion of Councillor Davies the following Order was adopted. Voted. ORDERED: That Merrimack Essex Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company be and they are hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the 419 December 26, 1957 - public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 29th day of November 1957. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked 1 Joint Pole Location in Pleasant St. near Bridge St. No. SAL. 94 Dated 11/29/57--filed with this order. There may attached to said poles by said Merrimack-Essex Electric Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business and by said New England Telephone & Telegraph Company - wires and fixtures necessary for the conduct of its business and I � of said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than 18 feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or parts of ways along which the poles above it referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: Pleasant Street - Near Bridge Street, Salem, Mass. Install One (1) Pole Remove One (1) Pole Large Sign 983• A hearing was held on the application of Tic Toc Donuts Shop Inc. to erect a Large Stationary Sign at 158a Essex Street and Councillor Morency was recorded in favor. There was no opposition. Hearing closed. Councillor Morency moved that the permit be granted. Voted. 976. Land taking -Loring A hearing on the matter of taking land by eminent domain on Loring Avenue, Ave. Cleveland Road and Monore Road and Taft Road was postponed for half an hour on the imotion of Councillor Marquis. Voted. 997- Survivorship allowance The Mayor submitted as an item of information notice of the death of widow of John F. h Kerrigan John F. Kerrigan head of the Salem High School Physics Department who was retired under 'I I Z Section 58 (b) of Chapter 32 of the General Laws and under this act his widow will receive a survivorship allowance of $1,891.65 and it was received and filed. 998• Trans. of land North The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted by a roll Pole St. call vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on December 30, 1957: I ORDERED: That the mayor is hereby authorized to transfer a certain parcel of Pt municipally owned land not presently devoted to or required by any public use for the d' sum of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) to Parker Brothers, Incorporated, said land is situated in Salem and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northerly side of North Pole Street which point is the Southwesterly corner of land owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, thence 0 S 73 03' 50" W a distance of 54.50 feet to Northeasterly corner of parcel yap 40 December 26 1957 being conveyed; thence continuing S 73003' 50" W a distance of 9.25 feet; S 10 23' 40" E a distance of 19.77 feet; N 200 26' 50" E a distance of 23.96 feet. Containing 88 square feet. ORDERED: That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver proper instruments of transfer pertaining to this land. Robert Reardon, Esquire then addressed the Council by unanimous consent at request of Councillor Morency and spoke in favor of the above matter. 999• The following Order was recommended by the Mayor was adopted on the motion of Trans. Park Dept. Councillor Tighe and was approved by the Mayor on December 30, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Park Department" item "Salaries and Wages" as follows: One Hundred Ten Dollars ($110.00) from the sub item "Superintendent's Salary" Four Hundred Ninety Dollars ($490.00) from the sub item "Police Officer Forest River" to the "Park Department" item "Hot Topping Parking Areas. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 1000. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted on the motion Trans. St. Dept. of Councillor Moran and approved by the Mayor on December 30, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Sixty Five Dollars ($265.00) be and hereby is transferred from the "Street Department" item "Highway Maintenance Salaries and- Wages" to the "Street Department" item "General Administration Expense" sub item "Adding Machine.'." Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 1001. The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted on the motion Trans. St. Dept. of Councillor Burke and approved by the Mayor on December 30, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Ninety One Dollars and Twenty Six Cents ($1,091.26) be and hereby is transferred from the "Street Department" item "Kernwood Bridge Estimate County Commissioners" to the"Street Department " item "Sewers Extensions Expense" sub item "Sewer Pipe, Manhole covers and Frames. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 1002. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted on the motion of Councill r Trans. Pub. Welfare Tighe and approved by the Mayor on December 30, 1957: ORDERED: That the Public Welfare Department transfers authorized by the Council December 12, 1957 and signed by the Mayor December 13, 1957 be and hereby is corrected as follows: ORDERED: That the following transfers be and hereby are made all in the "Public Welfare" Department; the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) from the item s "Administration Salaries and Wages"; the sum of Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Dollars ($3,330.00) from the item "Aid to Dependent Children" as follows to the "Disability 41. December 26, 1957 Assistance" item Five Hundred Thirty Dollars ($530.00) to the 'Old Age Assistance" item Four Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($4,800.00). Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes. 1003• recommended by the Mayor. Councillor Swiniuch moved Appr. City Messenger The following Order was suspension of the rules. There was no objection. The following Order was then adopted under suspension of the rules and approved by the Mayor on December 30, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Twenty Dollars Ninety Four Cents ($20.94) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "City Messengers item "Salaries and Wages. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for th s purpose. l004. License and Agreement The following Order was recommended by the Mayor and was adopted by a roll call to Indemnify Parker Bros. Inc. - city of vote of 11 Yeas and approved by the Mayor on December 30, 1957: Salem use land on Howard Street ORDER ID: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign, seal and deliver a License and Agreement to Indemnify the Parker Brothers, Inc. for granting the privilege to the City of Salem for the use of a portion of real property adjacent to and Northerly of the City Garage on Howard Street, for the storage and parking of automobiles, etc. A copy of said License and Agreement to Indemnify is hereto attached. �I "License and Agreement to Indemnify Agreement made this thirteenth day of December, by and between the City of Salem, a Municipal Corporation, party of the first part, and Parker Brothers, Incorporated, II a Maine Corporation with principal place of business in Salem, Massachusetts, party of the second part. WITNESSETH: In consideration of one dollar and other valuable consideration, the payment and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the party of the second part licenses the party of the first part to use that portion of the real property of the Party of the second part which lies adjacent to and Northerly of the city garage on Howard Street and abutted on the North by land of the Boston and Maine Railroad, for the storage and parking of automobiles, trucks and other movable equipment. Such storage may from time to time be limited to such portion of said parcel as may be ' I I ' designated by the party of the second part. i In consideration of the grant of the within license the party of the first part a- grees to assume all risk of loss, injury or damage of any kind or nature whatsoever to any property of the party of the first part which may be placed on the said premises 6 and all risk of loss or damage to the contents of any vehicle or to any goods, chattels or other property that may be on the said premises at any time whether the same be caused by the negligence of the party of the second part, its officers, employees or agents or otherwise; and the party of the first part agrees to indemnify and save harmless the party of the second part from any claim of any person or corporation for injuries to person or property by reason of anything done or permitted to be done, or omitted to be done by the party of the first part in and about the use andoccupation of the said premises. .A r2 Aeceniheir 26,_1957 y This license may be terminated at any time by written notice of termination i mailed or delivered to the party of the first part thirty (30) days prior to the termination date. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City of Salem has caused these presents to be signed and its seal affixed hereto upon its behalf by its Mayor, Francis X. Collins, duly authorized; and Parked Brothers, Incorporated has caused these presents to be signed and its seal affixed hereto on its behalf by its President, Robert B. M. Barton, duly authorized. City of Salem I By s/Francis X. Collins Mayor Parker Brothers, Incorporated By President j Councillor Morency moved that the Council refer back to hearing on land taking by 976. Land taking-eminent eminent domain on Loring Avenue, Cleveland Road, Monroe Road and Taft Road and there domain-Loring Ave. Cleveland Rd.-Monroe was no objection. Rd. and Taft Rd. The following appeared in favor: Mrs. Bernard J. Spellman, 175 Loring Avenue Walter Rozumek, 171 Loring Ave. Louise Masterson, 169 Loring Ave. Councillor George W. Marquis Atty. Alfred A. Dobrosielski, City Solicitor Atty. William Mahoney appeared for Henry G. Boucher, 14 Monroe Road Mrs. Doris Raymond, 173 Loring Ave. Edward J. Devereux, 5A Cleveland Rd. The following appeared in opposition: James H. Boulger, Jr. , 12 Monroe Road Dr. Barbara Call, 68 Cleveland Rd. William P. Conlon, Taft Road. Councillor Marquis then moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Health. Voted. s, 1005. The following Order recommended by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the Appr. Easement Acct. rules on the motion of Councillor Swiniuch. There was no objection. Approved by the Mayor on December 30, 1957: ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) be and hereby is appropriated from the "Excess and Deficiency" account to the "Easement Account" sub item "Drains Loring Avenue and Monroe Road Area. " Said sum to be added to sums heretofore appropriated for this purpose. 423 December 26:_1957. _ - 1p06 The following list of Assistant Registrars and Assistant Assessors for the Asst. Registrars Asst. Assessors year 1958 was received and made a matter of record. Ward 1, Precinct 1 Frank J. Pierce 75 Columbus Ave. Precinct 2 Bernard Kaminski 39 Union St. Precinct 3 Thaddeus Drankowski r21 Hardy St. Ward 2, Precinct 1 Edward J. Kawczynski 39 Boardman St. Precinct 2 Mary Olbrych 15 Forrester St. Precinct 3 Catherine E. Loring 25 Osgood St. Ward 3, Precinct 1 Henry E. Corbin 5 Horton St. Precinct 2 Ann B. Dickson 22 Warren St. Precinct 3 Jeanne D. Tassinari 15 Story St. Ward 4, Precinct 1 Francis J. Moynihan 12 River St. Precinct 2 William E. Roche 38 Boston St. Precinct 3 June Lynch 15 Ord St. Ward 5, Precinct 1 Willi.am Potter 3 Cleveland Rd. Precinct 2 Joseph L. Kobos 6 Hersey St. Precinct 3 Walter L. Barton 21 Linden St. Precinct 4 Philip L. Poirier 9 Spit Ave. Precinct 5 Mary Carlin 3 Laurel. St. Precinct 6 Irene E. Morency 4 West Terrace Precinct 7 Claudette A. DesRochers 26 Monroe Rd. Precinct 8 Rene A. Fontaine 334 Jefferson Ave. Ward 6, Precinct 1 William S. Grondin 7 Granite St. Precinct 2 Charles R. Hunt 36 Barstow St. Precinct 3 Mary Carney 20 Barr St. Parts of 1,2,3 Catherine Hull 4 Japonica Ave. 1007. Curtailment on i ' Trains A communication was received from Governor Foster Furcolo notifying the Council of his receipt of their letter setting forth the resolution adopted by the Salem City Council in opposition to the proposed curtailment of passenger service by the Boston & Maine Railroad and it was received and filed. 1008. Traffic Survey-Highlan A communication was received from the Department of Public Works relating to Ave. a survey of traffic on Highland Avenue and it was received and filed. 1009. Appl. Outdoor Adv. An application was received from F. H. Birch Company, Inc. , 216 Tremont Street sign Boston 16, Massachusetts to erect an outdoor advertising sign in front of hen house adjacent to 355 Highland Avenue and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the Council be recorded as opposed and further that a letter be sent to Legislature requesting what action has been taken, if any, relating to the filing of a bill authorizing the City Council to grant or prohibit such permits. 1010. � Drain Layer's Band A Drain Layer's Bond covering Thomas V. Hever was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 1011. Sign Bond A Sign Bond covering Levesque & Son, 15 Harbor Street was referred to the Committee on Bonds and returned approved. 1012. Claim The Claim of Myrtle Boardman, Mt. Vernon St. , Middleton, Massachusetts was referred to the Committee on Claims. 1G13. Appl. Taxi Oper. An application was received from Roger R. LaPointe, 8 Hancock Street for a i Taxi Operator's License and it was referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. i L iFi 2f� December 26, 1957 A renewal of an Auctioneer's License of Dennis Mavrogenis, 157 Washington Street Ij 1014. was received and Councillor Swiniuch moved that the license be granted. Auctioneer Lic. 1015. Councillor Serafini introduced the following report for the Committee on Licenses Taxi Oper. r and Permits and the report was accepted. Voted. Recommendations adopted. Voted. "The Committee on Licenses and Permits to whom was referred the granting of k certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following be granted: NEW LICENSE TAXI OPERATOR Robert F. Moroney, 43 Dow St. " Councillor Moran introduced the following report for the Committee on Public Health and the report was accepted. Voted. Recommendations adopted by a roll call vote of 1016. Keep and store gas. 6 Yeas and 5 Nays. Voted. & inf. "The Committee on Public Health to whom was referred the application of Sun Oil Co. to keep and store 18,800 gallons of gasoline and inflammables at 119 Boston Street has considered said matter and would recommend that the permit be granted. " 1017. Councillor Moran introduced the following report for the Committee on Public Maintain a Lub- ritorium Health and report was accepted. Voted. Recommendations adopted by a roll call vote of 6 Yeas and 5 Nays. Voted. €' t.: "The Committee on Public Health to whom was referred the application of Sun Oil i Co. to Maintain a Lubritorium at 119 Boston St. (2 car) has considered said matter and would recommend that the license be granted. " Councillor Swiniuch moved immediate reconsideration hoping it will not prevail. Reconsideration refused by a roll call vote of 5 Yeas and 6 Nays. 1018. Councillor Marquis introduced the following Order which was adopted and approved Drain Pipe-Loring Ave. & vicinity by the Mayor on December 30, 1957: ORDERED: That the City Engineer immediately contact in person the State Engineer f the Department of Public Works in charge of the laying of drain pipe from Loring Ave. t Monroe Road. The City Engineer at this meeting, with the State Engineer, should endeav r to find an alternate course in the possibility of evading as much as possible private property to the laying of the 54" inch pipe. Council President Stephen E. Francis then expressed his thanks to all and extended, best wishes to the Council. On the motion of Councillor Swiniuch the meeting adjourned at 9:28 P. M. IL ATTEST: _ o /�;UGUST i C CLERK 7: 425 Farm C I CITY OF SALEM m In City Council---- - ------- --- - - -------19.------- ''. �IfaLVME li"� i OI.WVL WF!• Whereas; The City Council of the City of Salem has examined the returns of the election I of officers in the several voting precincts of the City of the votes cast at the municipal election held on November 5, 1957; for the purpose of electing a Mayor r' 'I for the term of two years from the first Monday in January. 1958; also five Copnrillorc- at-Large to serve for the term of two years from the first Monday in January, 1958; also six Ward Councillors to. serve in each of the six Wards for a term of two years from the first Monday in January, 1958; also three Members of the School CommittPP to serve for the term of four years from the first Monday in January , 1958; and they find the same properly made and duly recorded. From said examination it appears that the following were elected. ra MAYOR II, , Francis X. 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