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20221121 City Council Meeting Minutes City of Beverly Regular City Council Meeting t Public Meeting Minutes Monday, November 21, 2022, 6:30pm City Council Chambers, 191 Cabot St. Julie Flowers, City Council President, called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. City Clerk, Lisa Kent, took attendance by roll call. Members Present: Hannah Bowen, Steven Crowley, Kathleen Feldman, Scott Houseman, Estelle Rand, Todd Rotondo, Matthew St. Hilaire, Brendan Sweeney, Julie Flowers Members Absent: None Feldman led the pledge of allegiance. Presentations, Awards and Memorials Recognition of Beverly Fire Department Fire Chief Peter O'Connor recognized fire department members who reached 20 years of service, 30 years of service, 35 years of service, as well as the new hires and recent promotions. O'Connor also presented a commendation to three firefighters who saved a life when responding to a call in August. The motion for a brief recess was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). The meeting adjourned at 7:03pm. The meeting was called back to order at 7:13pm. Richard Benevento, Chair of the Parking & Traffic Commission, gave an annual update on the commission's work. Comments by Citizens Purvi Harley, Green Beverly member, spoke about the Great Pumpkin Smash that tools place on Moraine Farm and the value of composting. Lorinda Visnick, 39 Middlebury Lane, read a land acknowledgement. Visnick also spoke on the contamination of the old Varian site and the need for a resolution to the issue. Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting Regular City Council Meeting-November 14, 2022 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Communications from His Honor the Mayor Order#289-Grant-$113,107.71 FY2023 911 Department Training Grant from the EOPSS and the OGR for the Beverly Police Department for 911 training courses and overtime costs coverage as well as for training meeting space Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#290-Grant-$163,964 FY23 911 Support and Incentive Grant from the EOPSS and the OGR. This grant will be used by the Beverly Police Department to assist public safety dispatch services in providing enhanced 9-1-1 service Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#291-Donation from Peter Coleman to benefit the senior center without restrictions Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order 4292-Grant-$45,500 Recycling Dividends Program grant through Sustainable Materials Recovery Program from the MassDEP Bureau of Air and Waste to implement eco-friendly policies that maximize recycling, composting and waste reduction programs Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Communications from other City Officers and Boards Order#293-Peter Caron, Chief Assessor-A letter requesting a Public hearing on December 5, 2022 relative to the allocation of Fiscal Year 2023 tax levy percentages among the four classes of real and personal property and consideration of the adoption of open space, residential and small business exemptions Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order 294-City Clerk-Livery License for Julin Isara, DBA Isara Limousine Service, 11 Simon Street, Unit 2 Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#295-Councilor Bowen-A letter regarding Phase II Comprehensive Site Assessment Addendum recently submitted to Varian Medical Systems, Inc. and APTIM A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). A motion to break for committee work was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). The meeting was recessed at 8:06pm. The meeting was called back to order at 8:51pm. Reports of Committees Finance and Property Order#289-Grant-$113,107.71 FY2023 911 Department Training Grant from the EOPSS and the OGR for the Beverly Police Department for 911 training courses and overtime costs coverage as well as for training meeting space A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#290-Grant-$163,964 FY23 911 Support and Incentive Grant from the EOPSS and the OGR. This grant will be used by the Beverly Police Department to assist public safety dispatch services in providing enhanced 9-1-1 service A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#291-Donation from Peter Coleman to benefit the senior center without restrictions A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—November 21,2022 page 2 of 3 Order#292-Grant-$45,500 Recycling Dividends Program grant through Sustainable Materials Recovery Program from the MassDEP Bureau of Air and Waste to implement eco-friendly policies that maximize recycling, composting and waste reduction programs A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#293-Peter Caron, Chief Assessor-A letter requesting a public hearing on December 5, 2022 relative to the allocation of Fiscal Year 2023 tax levy percentages among the four classes of real and personal property and consideration of the adoption of open space, residential and small business exemptions A motion to set the public hearing for December 5 at 7:45pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Public Services Order#263-Reappointments-Mr. Paul Lantz, 6 Emerson Circle, Cory Paulette, 27 Whirling Drive, Chuck Clark, 55 Juniper Street and Robert Laws, 245 Elliott Street, E107 to serve on the Veteran Advisory Committee A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Legal Affairs Order 9265-Councilor Feldman and Councilor Rotondo-A request to create a naming policy for municipal property for the City of Beverly A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#283-Declare the property of 119 Livingstone Avenue available for disposition A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#288A-Attorney Handly-Acceptance of an Easement on 114-116 Livingstone Avenue A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order 9288B-Attorney Handly-Grant an Easement to Massachusetts Electric Company at 119 Livingstone Avenue A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#294-City Clerk-Livery License for Julin Isara, DBA Isara Limousine Service, 11 Simon Street Unit 2 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Executive Session A motion to enter executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) (open meeting law exemption to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body), regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 through 2024 collective bargaining negotiations and Joint Labor Management Committee mediation with the Beverly Police Benevolent Association and the Beverly Police Superior Officers Association bargaining units and to adjourn from executive session was made and seconded. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). The City Council went into executive session at 8:59pm. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—November 21,2022 page 3 of 3 Scott D. Houseman-Chair Julie R. Flowers Matthew J. St. Hilaire FINANCE AND PROPERTY/CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES Monday,November 21, 2022, 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 3`d Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. St. Hilaire called to order the Finance and Property meeting at 8:1 Opm. Members present: Julie Flowers, Matthew St. Hilaire, Scott Houseman Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee President Flowers-A request to delegate to the Council #267 10/17/2022 President the power to do an annual review and evaluation Hold of the City Clerk Proposed Order approving the taking by eminent domain of #278 11/14/2022 the property at 2-4 Cabot for the purposes of municipal Hold parking and to increase publics access to the City s waterfront Grant-$113,107.71 FY2023 911 Department Training Grant from the EOPSS and the OGR for the Beverly Police #289 11/21/2022 Department for 911 training courses and overtime costs Approve 3-0 coverage as well as for training meeting space Grant-$163,964 FY23 911 Support and Incentive Grant from the EOPSS and the OGR. This grant will be used by #290 11/21/2022 the Beverly Police Department to assist public safety Approve 3-0 dispatch services in providing enhanced 9-1-1 service Donation from Peter Coleman to benefit the senior center #291 11/21/2022 without restrictions Approve 3-0 Grant-$45,500 Recycling Dividends Program grant through Sustainable Materials Recovery Program from the #292 11/21/2022 MassDEP Bureau of Air and Waste to implement eco- Approve 3-0 friendly policies that maximize recycling, composting and waste reduction programs Peter Caron, Chief Assessor-A letter requesting a public hearing on December 5, 2022 relative to the allocation of Fiscal Year 2023 tax levy percentages among the four Set public hearing #293 11/21/2022 classes of real and personal property and consideration of for 12/5/202 at the adoption of open space, residential and small business 7:45pm 3-00 exemptions The meeting adjourned at 8:15pm. Estelle M. Rand-Chair Todd C. Rotondo Brendan S. Sweeney LEGAL AFFAIRS/CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Monday,November 21, 2022, 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Rand called the meeting to order at 8:09pm. Members present: Rand, Rotondo, Sweeney Order Date to Number Committee Description Action Taken Councilor Houseman-Special Municipal Employees- #259 11/14/2022 All board and commission members shall be Hold 3-0 designated as "Special Municipal Employees" Councilor Houseman-Special Municipal Employees- #259A 11/14/2022 Conflict of Interest disclosures filed with the Office of Hold 3-0 the Mayor Councilor Feldman and Councilor Rotondo-A request #265 10/17/2022 to create a naming policy for municipal property for Approve 3-0 the City of Beverly Councilor Houseman and Councilor Rand-Citizen #268 10/17/2022 Advisory Committee for National Grid Cable Hold 3-0 Transmission Project #270 11/14/2022 Appointment-Director of Municipal Inspections-Mr. Hold 3-0 James Butler Mayor's response to Order 75A proposed amendments #276 11/14/2022 to 1995 Beverly Home Rule Charter Hold 3-0 Councilor Bowen-A letter regarding Accessory #282 11/14/2022 Dwelling Units Hold 3-0 Declare the property of 119 Livingstone Avenue #283 11/14/2022 available for disposition Approve 3-0 Attorney Handly-Acceptance of an Easement on 114- #288A 11/14/2022 116 Livingstone Avenue Approve 3-0 #288B 11/14/2022 Attorney Handly-Grant an Easement to Massachusetts Approve 3-0 Electric Company at 119 Livingstone Avenue City Clerk-Livery License for Julin Isara, DBA Isara #294 11/21/2022 Limousine Service, 11 Simon Street Unit 2 Approve 3-0 The Legal Affairs Committee set a meeting for Monday, 11/28, at 6:30pm in the committee room. The meeting adjourned at 8:48pm. Kathleen M. Feldman-Chair Hannah L. Bowen Steven M. Crowley PUBLIC SERVICES /CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES Monday,November 21, 2022 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Feldman called the meeting to order at 8:08pm. Members present: Bowen, Crowley, Feldman Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee Reappointments-Mr. Paul Lantz, 6 Emerson Circle, #263 10/17/2022 Cory Paulette, 27 Whirling Drive, Chuck Clark, 55 Approve 3-0 Juniper Street and Robert Laws, 245 Elliott Street, E107 to serve on the Veteran Advisory Committee Meeting adjourned at 8:1Opm.