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20240116 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes C I P/ - - RECEIVL i ;';r,r0 City of Beverly CITY :_ Regular City Council Meeting 1024 JAN I I P 4: 0 b Public Meeting Minutes Tuesday,January 16, 2024, 7:OOpm City Council Chambers, 191 Cabot St. Julie Flowers, City Council President, called the meeting to order at 7:OOpm. City Clerk, Lisa Kent, took attendance by roll call. Members Present: Hannah Bowen, Steven Crowley, Kathleen Feldman, Scott Houseman, Danielle Spang, Matthew St. Hilaire, Brendan Sweeney, Todd Rotondo, Julie Flowers Members Absent: None Rotondo led the pledge of allegiance. Presentations,Awards and Memorials Chair of Parking and Traffic Commission Rich Benevento gave the annual update on the commission's work. Comments by Citizens Paul Trefry, 43 Glidden Street,thanked councilors for everything they have done in their roles to support the airport, including handling leases, approving grants, and approving funding from the city to help support the airport. Carole Rein, 27 Pratt Avenue, asked Councilors to contact congressional elected officials and the White House to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Lorinda Visnick, 39 Middlebury Lane, read a land acknowledgement statement. Visnick asked if most residents know about the ordinance that requires residents to clear their sidewalks of snow and fire hydrants and if it is realistic to ask homeowners on corners to clear snow where it has been built up by plows. Visnick expressed her appreciation for the public services department's efforts to clear the roads and sidewalks. Visnick stated when the plows pile snow onto corners, curb cutouts get covered and are not accessible and bus stops are not clear for children. Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meetinji Legal Affairs Committee Meeting, September 18, 2023 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Regular City Council Meeting, September 18, 2023 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Legal Affairs Committee Meeting, October 2, 2023 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Regular City Council Meeting, October 2, 2023 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Legal Affairs Committee Meeting, October 30, 2023 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Regular City Council Meeting, October 30, 2023 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Legal Affairs Committee Meeting, December 18, 2023 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Regular City Council Meeting, December 18, 2023 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Regular City Council Meeting, January 2, 2024 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#017-A request for approval of a loan authorization to borrow Fourteen Million Four Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ten Dollars ($14,416,710)to pay costs of building and systems construction, renovations, or improvements at the Beverly Public Library main branch(set a public hearing) Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#018-Earmarks-One earmark in the amount of$100,000 and one for $37,500 in the FY 2024 Massachusetts state budget from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to be used to support our Parks and Recreation department Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#019-Grant-A $23,700 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to support the Local Cultural Council Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#020-Grant-A$25,000 grant from the Department of Fish& Game: Division of Marine Fisheries- Small Grants Program for improvements and repairs to the Beverly Harbor Pier Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#021-Reappointment-Pauline Teixeira,to serve as Beverly's Director of Human Resources Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#022-Appointment-Ms. Carole Rein, 27 Pratt Ave to serve on the Human Rights Commission Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#023-Reappointment-Mr. William Lowd, 18 Pearson Street to serve on the Beverly Golf and Tennis Commission Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#024-Reappointment-Mr. Aaron Henry, Director of Land and Use and Community Services, One Sylvan Street, Danvers to serve as the Town of Danvers Representative on the Beverly Airport Commission Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#025-Appointment-Mr. Mario Tricomi, 25 Whitney Avenue to serve as the Parks and Recreation Commission representative on the Open Space and Recreation Committee Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—January 16,2024 page 2 of 5 Communications from other City Officers and Boards Order#026-City Clerk-A request for approval for the March 5th Presidential Primary in Person Early Voting hours at City Hall A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#027-City Clerk-A request for approval of the Presidential Primary Election Warrant to be held on March 5, 2024 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#028-City Clerk-A renewal application for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for DiBacco's Service Center, Inc., 474 Rantoul Street Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#029-City Clerk-A renewal application for 2024 Amusement Licenses for the Beverly/Peabody Elks located at 39 Bow Street and the Herman A. Spear Post American Legion at 3 Judson Street Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#030-City Clerk-A renewal application for a Livery/Taxi License for Tri City Services, Inc. located at 55R Walnut Street Peabody, Unit 4B Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#031-Finance Director, Bryant Ayles-A request for approval to use FY2024 appropriated funds toward the payment of one prior year invoice totaling $1,110.38 Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order 4032-Councilors Rotondo and Sweeney-A letter regarding the 2023 Committee on Legal Affairs ordinance review process Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#033-President Flowers-An Appointment for David Ershun, 50 Rantoul Street to serve on the Community Preservation Committee in one of the At-Large seats on that body Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#034-Councilor Houseman-A letter regarding the Subcommittee on Legal Affairs initiatives in the new term Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#035-Councilor Bowen-A letter regarding the Public Services committee upcoming topics for discussion Referred to Committee on Public Services. Communications,Application and Petitions Order#036-National Grid-Petition to install a gas main in Carver Street from an existing main in Carver Street to the main replacement in Gregg Street as well as a gas main in Kernwood Heights connecting two mains (set a public hearing) Referred to Committee on Public Services. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—January 16,2024 page 3 of 5 Order#037-Massachusetts Department of Utilities Approval of Municipal Aggregation A motion to receive and place on file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#038-Former Varian Facility Site, 150 Sohier Road-A summary of the November 14, 2023, public involvement plan meeting A motion to receive and place on file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Motions and Orders Order#0 1 6-Sergeant Nicholson-A request to add a Handicapped Parking Sign at 3 Columbus Avenue (first reading) Flowers stated this will be withdrawn and resubmitted because the address has changed. Houseman stated it seems it should be voted on tonight and Sergeant Nicholson could submit an amendment for the next meeting. Kent stated the legal notice in the paper had 3 Columbus Avenue in it and not the new address. Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. A motion to break for committee work was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). The meeting recessed at 7:49pm. The meeting was called back to order at 8:25pm. Reports of Committees Finance and Property Order#001-Grant-$15,000 Cultural District Incentive grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to be used to support the Beverly Arts District A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#018-Earmarks-One earmark in the amount of$100,000 and one for $37,500 in the FY 2024 Massachusetts state budget from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to be used to support our Parks and Recreation department A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#019-Grant-A$23,700 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to support the Local Cultural Council A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order 9020-Grant-A$25,000 grant from the Department of Fish& Game: Division of Marine Fisheries- Small Grants Program for improvements and repairs to the Beverly Harbor Pier A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order 9031-Finance Director, Bryant Ayles-A request for approval to use FY2024 appropriated funds toward the payment of one prior year invoice totaling$1,110.3 8 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—January 16,2024 page 4 of 5 Legal Affairs Order#003-Reappointments-Susan Gabriel, Richard Dinkin and Mayor Michael P. Cahill to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust A motion to approve as amended to two-year terms ending on January 31, 2026 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#007-Appointment for James M. Muse to serve on the Economic and Community Development Council A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#028-City Clerk-A renewal application for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for DiBacco's Service Center, Inc., 474 Rantoul Street A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#029-City Clerk-A renewal application for 2024 Amusement Licenses for the Beverly/Peabody Elks located at 39 Bow Street and the Herman A. Spear Post American Legion at 3 Judson Street A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#030-City Clerk-A renewal application for a Livery/Taxi License for Tri City Services, Inc. located at 55R Walnut Street Peabody, Unit 4B A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Public Services Order#002-Reappointment-Dave Gendall,to serve on the Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board Advisory Committee A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#004-Reappointments-Kevin O'Reilly, Margaret Altman, Mary Behrle, Marshall Handly and Ivy Mahan to serve on the Trustees of the Public Library A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#005-Appointment for Barbie Papalios to serve on the Waste Reduction Committee A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). - Order#006-Appointment for Edward Horack to serve on the Commission on Disabilities A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#036-National Grid-Petition to install a gas main in Carver Street from an existing main in Carver Street to the main replacement in Gregg Street as well as a gas main in Kernwood Heights connecting two mains A motion to set the public hearing for February 5 at 8:00pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:34pm. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—Jan:raiy 16,2024 page 5 of 5 Matthew J. St. Hilaire-Chair Julie R. Flowers Brendan S. Sweeney Finance and Property/ City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 16,2024, 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers,3r1 Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. St. Hilaire called the meeting to order at 7:51pm. Members present: Brendan Sweeney, Julie Flowers, Matthew St. Hilaire Members absent:None Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee Grant-$15,000 Cultural District Incentive grant from the #001 1/2/2024 Massachusetts Cultural Council to be used to support the Beverly Approved (3-0) Arts District A request for approval of a loan authorization to borrow Fourteen Million Four Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ten #017 1/16/2024 Dollars ($14,416,710)to pay costs of building and systems Held construction, renovations, or improvements at the Beverly Public Library main branch Earmarks-One earmark in the amount of$100,000 and one for #018 1/16/2024 $37,500 in the FY 2024 Massachusetts state budget from the Approved (3-0) Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to be used to support our Parks and Recreation department Grant-A$23,700 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council #019 1/16/2024 to support the Local Cultural Council Approved (3-0) Grant-A $25,000 grant from the Department of Fish& Game: #020 1/16/2024 Division of Marine Fisheries- Small Grants Program for Approved(3-0) improvements and repairs to the Beverly Harbor Pier Reappointment-Pauline Teixeira,to serve as Beverly's Director of #021 1/16/2024 Human Resources Held Finance Director, Bryant Ayles-A request for approval to use #031 1/16/2024 FY2024 appropriated funds toward the payment of one prior year Approved (3-0) invoice totaling $1,110.3 8 The meeting adjourned at 7:56pm. Scott D. Houseman-Chair Todd C. Rotondo Kathleen M. Feldman Legal Affairs /City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Tuesday,January 16,2024, 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers,3rd Floor,Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Houseman called the meeting to order at 7:53pm. Members present: Todd Rotondo, Kathleen Feldman, Scott Houseman Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee Amended with terms effective Reappointments-Susan Gabriel Richard Dinkin and Mayor until 2026 #003 1/2/2024 Michael P. Cahill to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust instead of 2027 to match ordinance and approved(3-0) Appointment for James M. Muse to serve on the Economic and #007 1/2/2024 Community Development Council Approved (3-0) Appointment-Ms. Carole Rein, 27 Pratt Ave to serve on the #022 1/16/2024 Human Rights Commission Held Appointment-Mr. Mario Tricomi, 25 Whitney Avenue to serve as #025 1/16/2024 the Parks and Recreation Commission representative on the Open Held Space and Recreation Committee City Clerk-A renewal application for a Class II Motor Vehicle #028 1/16/2024 License for DiBacco's Service Center, Inc., 474 Rantoul Street Approved(3-0) City Clerk-A renewal application for 2024 Amusement Licenses #029 1/16/2024 for the Beverly/Peabody Elks located at 39 Bow Street and the Approved (3-0) Herman A. Spear Post American Legion at 3 Judson Street City Clerk-A renewal application for a Livery/Taxi License for Tri 4030 1/16/2024 City Services, Inc. located at 55R Walnut Street Peabody, Unit 4B Approved (3-0) Councilors Rotondo and Sweeney-A letter regarding the 2023 #032 1/16/2024 Committee on Legal Affairs ordinance review process Held President Flowers-An Appointment for David Ershun, 50 Rantoul #033 1/16/2024 Street to serve on the Community Preservation Committee in one Held of the At-Large seats on that body Councilor Houseman-A letter regarding the Subcommittee on #034 1/16/2024 Legal Affairs initiatives in the new term Held Sergeant Nicholson-A request to add a Handicapped Parking Sign #016 1/16/2024 at 3 Columbus Avenue Held The meeting adjourned at 8:21pm. Hannah L. Bowen-Chair Steven M. Crowley Danielle M. Spang Public Services/City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Bowen called the meeting to order at 7:51pm. Members present: Danielle Spang, Steven Crowley, Hannah Bowen Members absent: None Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee Reappointment-Dave Gendall,to serve on the Salem- #002 1/2/2024 Beverly Water Supply Board Advisory Committee Approved(3-0) Reappointments-Kevin O'Reilly, Margaret Altman, #004 1/2/2024 Mary Behrle, Marshall Handly and Ivy Mahan to serve Approved (3-0) on the Trustees of the Public Library Appointment for Barbie Papalios to serve on the Waste #005 1/2/2024 Reduction Committee Approved (3-0) Appointment for Edward Horack to serve on the #006 1/2/2024 Commission on Disabilities Approved (3-0) #023 1/16/2024 Reappointment-Mr. William Lowd, 18 Pearson Street to Held serve on the Beverly Golf and Tennis Commission Reappointment-Mr. Aaron Henry,Director of Land and Use and Community Services, One Sylvan Street #024 1/16/2024 Danvers to serve as the Town of Danvers Held Representative on the Beverly Airport Commission #035 1/16/2024 Councilor Bowen- A letter regarding the Public Held Services committee upcoming topics for discussion National Grid-Petition to install a gas main in Carver Street from an existing main in Carver Street to the Set public hearing #036 1/16/2024 main replacement in Gregg Street as well as a gas main for February 5 at in Kernwood Heights connecting two mains 8:OOpm (3-0) Discussion on Order#035 The committee identified the following priorities: - Revisit parks and recreation policies - Sidewalk clearing - Cable TV Advisory Commission - Public comments on Varian clean up - Pest management (work with Legal Affairs) A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.