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20211122 City Council Minutes City of Beverly Regular City Council Meeting Public Meeting Minutes Monday, November 22, 2021, 7:OOpm 4: 25 Paul Guanci, City Council President, called the meeting to order at 7:02pm. City er , Lisa Kent, took the attendance by roll call. Members Present: Stacy Ames, Kathleen Feldman, Julie Flowers, Scott Houseman, Todd Rotondo, Matthew St. Hilaire, Estelle Rand, Paul Guanci Members Absent: Timothy Flaherty Rotondo led the pledge of allegiance. Resolutions Order#204-Hannah School Principal, Gabrielle Montevecchi Flowers, Superintendent Charochak, and students read the resolution recognizing Gabrielle Montevecchi for her induction into the Salem State University Northeast Regional Educators Hall of Fame. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). A motion was made and seconded to hold a brief recess. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). The meeting recessed at 7:13pm. The meeting was called back to order at 7:24pm. Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting November 8,2021 Regular City Council Meeting June 14,2021 Special Budget Meeting, Finance Committee/Committee of the Whole The motion to approve both sets of minutes was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Public Hearings Order#197-7:30PM-Petition-National Grid-Plan#29496263-to JO pole on Shortell Avenue. A representative from National Grid stated this is for a new connection. No members of the public wished to speak on the subject. Guanci closed the public hearing. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Communications from His Honor the Mayor Order#207-Appointment-Mr. John(Jay) Leahy, 9 Fieldstone Lane to the Beverly Historic District Commission. Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#208-Donation-$5,000 from Mr. Peter Coleman to benefit the Senior Center. Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#209-Grant-$33,000 Recycling Dividends Program through Sustainable Materials Recovery Program from Mass Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air and Waste. Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order 4210-Appointment-Constable-Mr. Henseley Elysee, 7 Blake Street, Hyde Park, MA. Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#211-Budget Transfer$205,547 into Fire Department budget to fund costs associated with the recently agreed upon MOA between City of Beverly and Firefighters Union. Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#224-LATE FILE-Donation-10 Turkeys from U.S. Pavement. They will be distributed to veterans in need for the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday. The motion to accept the late file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Communications from other City Officers and Boards Order#212-Council President Guanci-Reappointment-Financial Forecasting Committee-Karen Fogarty, 169 East Lothrop Street. Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#213-Councilor Flowers-Flooding in Ward Three neighborhoods. Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#214-Finance Director, Bryant Ayles-Approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $5,851.38 from the FY2022 funds. Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#215-Sergeant Henebury-Amendment of a City Ordinance 270-49 "Handicapped Parking Sign" 9 Fossa Terrace. Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#216- Chief Assessor, Peter Caron-Allocation of Fiscal Year 2022 tax levy percentage among the four classes of real and personal property and consideration of the adoption of open space, residential and small business exceptions. Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#217-City Clerk-Renewals-Class I, II and III Motor Vehicle Licenses for 2022. Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—November 22,2021 page 2 of 5 Order#218-City Clerk-Renewals-Amusement Device Licenses for 2022. Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Communications,Application and Petitions Order#219-Department of Environmental Protection Waterways Regulation Program-Notice of Application for Waterways License. The motion to receive and place on file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#220-Alan Taubert, Executive Director, Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board annual water supply. The motion to receive and place on file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#221-Planning Board. Ellen Hutchinson, Chair-Annual Update of Inclusionary Housing "Submission Requirements Procedures & Supplemental Regulations" The motion to receive and place on file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Order#222-PERAC-Beverly Retirement Board-FY2023 Appropriation. The motion to receive and place on file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Unfinished Business from a Previous Meeting Order#195-Proposed Ordinance Amendment-Section 69-4 Vacations. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Public Hearings (Continued) Order#198-7:45PM-Petition-National Grid-Plan# 30397864-to install concrete encased near existing poles on Bow Street and Rantoul Street. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). The motion to recess for committee work was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). The City Council meeting recessed at 7:43pm. At 8:00pm the City Council meeting was called back to order from the recess. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—November 22,2021 page 3 of 5 Public Hearings (Continued) Order#199-8:OOPM-Petition-National Grid-Plan#28322468-Railroad Avenue. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Reports of Committees Finance and Property Order#208-Donation-$5,000 from Mr. Peter Coleman to benefit the Senior Center. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#209-Grant-$33,000 Recycling Dividends Program through Sustainable Materials Recovery Program from Mass Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air and Waste. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#211-Budget Transfer$205,547 into Fire Department budget to fund costs associated with the recently agreed upon MOA between City of Beverly and Firefighters Union. The motion to set a public hearing on Monday, December 6, at 7:15pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Order#212-Council President Guanci-Reappointment-Financial Forecasting Committee-Karen Fogarty, 169 East Lothrop Street. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#214-Finance Director, Bryant Ayles-Approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $5,851.38 from the FY2022 funds. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#216- Chief Assessor, Peter Caron-Allocation of Fiscal Year 2022 tax levy percentage among the four classes of real and personal property and consideration of the adoption of open space, residential and small business exceptions. The motion to set a public hearing on Monday, December 6, at 7:30pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#224-LATE FILE-Donation-10 Turkeys from U.S. Pavement. They will be distributed to veterans in need for the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Legal Affairs Order#182-Appointment-Ms. Meghan Jones to serve on the Conservation Commission. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—November 22,2021 page 4 of 5 Order#217-City Clerk-Renewals-Class I, II and III Motor Vehicle Licenses for 2022. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#218-City Clerk-Renewals-Amusement Device Licenses for 2022. The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Rand stated the Ward 2 Civic Association meeting is tomorrow night at the library at 6:30pm. Ames stated there will be the Holcroft Park tree lighting on December 2. She said she could be contacted a week before because they are putting together takeaway turkey dinners. Flowers stated the subcommittee on Public Services will have a meeting Monday at 6:30pm for a public conversation about dedicated places for pickleball in Beverly. Guanci stated the tree lighting will be on the Common on Friday and the parade on Sunday. The next meeting is Monday, December 6. The motion to adjourn was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:14pm. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—November 22,2021 page 5 of 5 Timothy P. Flaherty-Chair Z 0 Z I P OV 23 P 25 Paul M. Guanci Estelle M. Rand FINANCE AND PROPERTY / CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES ' Monday, November 22, 2021, 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers 3rd Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Rand called to order the Finance and Property meeting at 7:41 pm. Flaherty absent. Rand called to order the Committee of the Whole at 7:43pm. Order Number Date to Committee Description Action Taken #208 11/22/2021 Donation-$5,000 from Mr. Peter Coleman to Approved 2-0 benefit the Senior Center Grant-$33,000 Recycling Dividends Program #209 11/22/2021 through Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Approved 2-0 from Mass Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air and Waste Budget Transfer$205,547 into Fire Department public hearing set for #211 11/22/2021 budget to fund costs associated with the recently December 6 at agreed upon MCA between City of Beverly and 7:15pm 2-0 Firefighters Union Council President Guanci-Reappointment- #212 11/22/2021 Financial Forecasting Committee-Karen Fogarty, Approved 2-0 169 East Lothrop Street Finance Director, Bryant Ayles-Approval to pay #214 11/22/2021 prior year invoices totaling $5,851.38 from the Approved 2-0 FY2022 funds Chief Assessor, Peter Caron-Allocation of Fiscal Year 2022 tax levy percentage among the four Public hearing set for #216 11/22/2021 classes of real and personal property and December 6 at consideration of the adoption of open space, 7:30pm 2-0 residential and small business exceptions LATE FILE-Donation-10 Turkeys from U.S. #224 11/22/2021 Pavement. They will be distributed to veterans in Approved 2-0 need for the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday Bryant Ayles, Finance Director, stated#214 is standard process for any invoices received after the end of the fiscal year. The motion to adjourn the Committee of the Whole was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried unanimously. The motion to adjourn the Finance and Property meeting was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (2-0). The meeting adjourned at 7:47pm. Scott D. Houseman-Chair Kathleen M. Feldman Matthew J. St. Hilaire HZI I'10V 23 P 41: 25 LEGAL AFFAIRS / CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 22, 2021, 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers 3rd Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Houseman called to order the Legal Affairs meeting at 7:43pm. Order Number Date to committee Description Action Taken #134 6/23/2021 Councilor Houseman-Rodent Management Hold Discussion #182 10/18/2021 Appointment-Ms. Meghan Jones to serve on the Conservation Commission. Approved 3-0 LATE FILE-Councilor Flowers, Rand and #193 10/25/2021 Houseman-National Grid Electric Cable Hold Infrastructure #194 10/25/2021 LATE FILE-Beverly Regional Transmission Hold Reliability Project N-192 Cable Replacement #195 11/8/2021 Proposed Ordinance Amendment-Section 69-4 Already voted in Vacations Council meeting New England Power Company/d/b/a National Grid-Final Decision approval to construct a new #200 11/8/2021 115 kV Underground Cable in the Cities of Salem Hold and Beverly and a New Switching Station in Salem and to modify Two Existing Substations in Beverly #207 11/22/2021 Appointment-Mr. John (Jay) Leahy, 9 Fieldstone Hold Lane to the Beverly Historic District Commission #210 11/22/2021 Appointment-Constable-Mr. Henseley Elysee, Approved 3-0 7 Blake Street, Hyde Park, MA Sergeant Henebury-Amendment of a City #215 11/22/2021 Ordinance 270-49"Handicapped Parking Sign" 9 Approved 3-0 Fossa Terrace #217 11/22/2021 City Clerk-Renewals-Class I, it and III Motor Approved 3-0 Vehicle Licenses for 2022 #218 11/22/2021 City Clerk-Renewals-Amusement Device Licenses Approved 3-0 for 2022 St. Hilaire asked why the amusement licenses come to the Council. Houseman agreed that it seemed unnecessary and requested the Solicitor's Office look into whether it is required to come before the Council or not. The motion to adjourn the Legal Affairs meeting was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.