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City Council 10-7-24 City of Beverly Regular City Council Meeting Public Meeting Minutes Monday,October 7,2024,7:00pm City Council Chambers, 191 Cabot Street 'LY t I rO,'�DI;D ' ICE Julie Flowers, City Council President,called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. City Clerk, Lisa Kent, took attendance by roll call. L4 ;' 15 P 3: 2 1 Members Present:Julie Flowers,Hannah Bowen,Brendan Sweeney,Todd Rotondo,Danielle Spang, Steven Crowley, Scott Houseman Kathleen Feldman,Matthew St. Hilaire Members Absent:None Also Present: Mayor Cahill, Assistant Commissioner of Public Services Eric Barber,Finance Director Bryant Ayles,Planning Director Darlene Wynne,Assistant Planning Director Kenneth Clawson, Planning Board Members: Ellen Hutchinson, Sarah Bartley,Derek Beckwith,Ellen Flannery, George Gomes, Nathaniel Lewis, and Wayne Miller. Councilor Rotondo led the pledge of allegiance. Presentations Awards and Memorials: Assistant Commissioner of Public Services, Eric Barber-An update on all projects going on in the city. Barber spoke about sanitary sewer and water projects. The sewer projects involve an initiative for the city which is called the IIR&D (inflow/infiltration research&development) program which provides the city with continual monitoring,repair,and replacement methodology for about 10 years now and has been instrumental on a large scale, Currently,they are using the IIR&D program to investigate the condition, integrity, and operational condition of one of the cities' largest sanitary sewer pipelines that traverses along Dane Street Beach and Independence Park. The data that is being compiled is being used to identify criticality,priority,and ranking as they move forward to making data driven decisions. This will create a legacy system to drive processes through not only today, but also the future. The Department of Public Services has also been preparing a wholesale change out of the water meters. With approx. 11,600 metered accounts in the city and the replacement would take about 2-3 years to complete. The current and new systems will be run parallel until the final changeout occurred. The current system consists of a van that drives around the city and picks up the meter signals and reads them. Barber mentioned the inaccuracy of some meters and assisting residents to read them correctly.The new system will be radio and cellular based:The data collected in this manner would allow the department and residents to obtain real-time data and characteristics within the system including leaks and pressure issues. Barber mentioned a significant collection of data from the past and current water systems merged into one consistent database to reflect a completely developed inventory of services which will be field verified during the meter changeout program.For the first time in Beverly's history, the city will have a full vision of service and meter history all in one place. Following the 2019 and 2020 painting of the Brimbal Avenue water tower,the Department of Public Services has discussed the painting of the Folly Hill water tower, on the outside and inside of the tank, which is critical for the preservation of tank system and the water quality. Research into grants and funds is still in progress. Finance Director, Bryant Ayles,spoke regarding the financial standpoint of the projects discussed by Barber. Over the next two years,the city anticipates stepping up the rates within both the sewer and water funds to help pay for the critical infrastructure repairs and rehabilitation.Ayles anticipates coming to the Council in the beginning of the calendar year to seek a loan authorization for the project. He also mentioned that 90%of the inaccuracy from the water meters are due to an"under-reading",when the meter slows down and does not read accurately,the city is unable to bill for units of water that may have flowed through the system and creates a loss of revenue which would be allocated to infrastructure repairs. Mayor Cahill spoke to update the council on various projects. The 115-KB project(electric transmission line) is meant to be energized by February 2025 and will move on to removing the old 55-year-old line. Central Fire station construction is scheduled to begin on the building envelope within the next month. Bridge Street is currently undergoing a full depth reconstruction and the first two layers have been paved on most of the route and the third section is planned for October 12`h,2024 and October 14th,2024 barring any weather complications. The Youth Center project is moving along with permits underway; power has been disconnected,and pest control has been installed in September in preparation for demolition of the building. The city will be putting out a bid for temporary space for the youth center and Mayor Cahill hopes to have this up and running by the end of October. As for the existing YMCA building,before the end of the calendar year erosion and pollution control measures will be installed,abatement of existing asbestos in the building, pulverizing of the asphalt pavement(current parking lot), removal of certain trees, and demolition should be completed. Once those steps are completed,the steel pile installation is planned for November and the project timeline is about a year. Mayor Cahill's goal is to open the new youth center next fall. The EPA funds that were secured for clean school buses will total in about$3.3 million and the administration is moving towards the final plans for procuring the buses and since they need to be ordered by November 30'h of this year. Mayor Cahill will be filing materials to request a public hearing at the next Council meeting. The City Hall project has a target cost of$25.5 million and is meant to cover the costs of the new building and the needs of the staff and services to be off campus. St. Hilaire asked for an update on the water projects in Beverly Farms on Hale Street. Mayor Cahill explained the water work is essentially done,the remaining work is on the sidewalk which must be completed before paving of the street itself can begin.The condition of the road will remain as it is now until spring when work can resume. A motion to briefly recess at 7:31PM was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried (9-0). At 7:33PM President Flowers called the meeting back to order. Public Hearines: 7:30 PM-Order#236-Joint Public Hearing with Planning Board-to review amendments to the Beverly Zoning Ordinance to comply with M.G.L. Chapter 40A Section 3A(MBTA) Communities Act. President Flowers opened the public hearing at 7:34PM. Planning Board Chair, Ellen Hutchinson called Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—October 7,2024,page 2 of ll the Planning Board meeting to order at 7:34PM. A motion by the Planning Board was made to recess their public hearing was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried(7-0). The Planning Director,Darlene Wynne,mentioned that the city is required to be compliant with said law and their deadline is December 31, 2024.Upon compliance with the law,the city will be eligible to apply for a new grant. Kenneth Clawson,Assistant Planning Director, presented an overview of the MBTA Communities Act, what it requires in Beverly,and an overview of Beverly's compliance. The law established a requirement that each MBTA community must have zoning that; provides for atleast 1 district of reasonable size in which multifamily housing is permitted as of right, cannot have age restrictions and shall be suitable for families with children, must have a minimum gross density of 15 dwelling units per acre, and part of the district must be located within 0.5 miles from a transit station. Beverly is in the commuter rail category which requires 15% of the 2020 census total housing unit count as multifamily units in the district. The Planning Departments method to create a Mandatory Mixed Use(MMU)district and reduce the requirement from 2,683 units to 2,103 units. This district is proposed along Rantoul Street from Bow Street south to Edwards Street and largely aligning with the Depot Parking Overlay District. To use the MMU offset, the city cannot require parking for commercial uses in this district—a zoning change would be needed. Clawson explained that most of the area is entirely developed,and commercial parking has been accounted for so as a result,not allowing commercial parking in the area will not have an effect on the parking that is currently there. If the elimination of commercial parking requirements in the MMU district does not pass,2,683 will be the unit capacity requirement(instead of 2,103), and the plans will require a combination of additional dimensional changes in the RHD and RMD to increase the allowable density. Spang asked if the Cabot Street zoning requires first floor commercial development?Clawson said that it will be required but is not included in MBTA Community overlay zone. Beckwith,Planning Board member, inquired about additional housing and its consideration to the proposed plan. Wynne explained that their strategy was to take what the city has now and get into compliance and did not expect the project planning to take as long as it did, St Hilaire clarified with Clawson that the next steps after the approval of the process would be approval of the zoning changes which would then be filed with the state for review along with the Planning Departments compliance model and GIS data files. Miller,Planning Board member,commented that this proposed change supports transit development and transit-oriented development supports their master plan and climate action plan. Bowen echoed that the city is already in line with the spirit of the MBTA communities act and passage of technical details are encouraging for neighboring communities to follow the same process and in turn help the region. She asked if there are lessons or ideas that will be put towards design standards?Clawson replied and explained that design standards had to be delayed to meet their deadline to submit the MBTA communities' portion. Design standards and dimensional changes will be further down the line after the zoning changes are compliant with the laws. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—October 7,2024,page 3 of 11 Bartley confirmed that the Planning Department is asking for a recommendation from the Planning Board to the Council to approve the zoning changes "as is". Houseman confirmed the section on Cabot Street effected is the section indicated on the map. Planning Board Chair,Hutchinson, asked what the next time something like this will be asked of us by the state? Clawson explained that it is unforeseeable and that this is simply a zoning law. The law does not require anything to be built, only the zoning must be in place. Spang clarified that the proposed change would not require an additional thousand-foot lot sizes to units and Clawson confirmed. Instead of the lots increasing in size,there would be a capacity on how many units per lot. Wynne added that to prevent massive development there are other restrictions in place such as parking,building height, and inclusionary housing requirements would take effect at six units. St.Hilaire inquired the repercussions if the Council and Planning Board decide not to act. Clawson explained the city would not be eligible for grants that require compliance with state and local laws inclusive of the MBTA communities act. Spang asked if Odell Park would be open for development and Clawson confirmed that it would not be, along with any other public or private institutional land. Houseman asked Clawson to confirm that the Beverly Depot was not included in the MBTA's community zone. No members of the public came to speak on this matter. A member of the Planning Board made a motion to continue their public hearing to the following evening at their scheduled meeting. The motion was seconded, a vote was taken, and motion carried(7-0).President Flowers closed the public hearing at 8:02PM and referred the matter to the committee on Legal Affairs to await a recommendation from the PIanning Board. A motion to recess was made at 8:03PM and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried(9-0). The meeting was called back to order at 8:05PM by President Flowers. Mayor Cahill returned to answer questions regarding his updates earlier during the meeting. Rotondo asked Mayor Cahill about public education of water meter reads to avoid a hardship upon receiving an accurate bill. The Mayor explained the city had reached out to residents who faced this issue,taught them how to get their own reading and get their household reading up to date. Once the new meters are installed, residents can access their information electronically to keep tabs on their water use and set up alerts for system issues. Sweeney asked about the Brimbal Ave and Dunham Road roundabout design update and plan. Mayor Cahill explained the city applied for construction funding and is hopeful the city will be awarded the grant. If the grant is not received,the project will be presented for the next round of grants in the following year.The city was advised the highway division would not be in favor of a full interchange and Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—October 7,2024,page 4 of I I because of that,options will be limited. MassDOT has offered their support and assistance with this project. Sweeney asked if funding is still available,and Mayor Cahill confirmed and reiterated that additional funding will be needed in the future. 8:15 PM-Order#253 -National Grid petition to install SO pole on Bridge Street. President Flowers opened the public hearing at 8:18PM,no members of the public came to speak on the matter and the public hearing was closed at 8:20PM and the order was referred to the Committee on Public Services. 8:20 PM-Order#254-National Grid petition to install JO pole on Bridge Street. President Flowers opened the public hearing at 8:20PM. Spang asked representative Sabhita Mahabier- Sheehy about the timeline for completing this project. Sheehy assured the council of a couple days of work which would consist of setting and transferring the poles.No members of the public came to speak on the matter and the public hearing was closed at 8:22PM. The order was referred to the Committee on Public Services. Mayor Cahill returned to answer questions regarding his updates earlier during the meeting. Bowen mentioned a Finance and Property Committee meeting which will take place in a few weeks for the discussion of installation of second water meters—for anyone who are interested after hearing the updates from Mayor Cahill. Bowen then asked if the Highschool lights and stands funding had made it through the proper channels?Mayor Cahill responded that the girls' soccer team was currently playing at that point in time and many teams are excited to play on the field. He explained there may be a need to do work on the retaining wall on the hillside behind the stands. Bowen asked about the library also and the Mayor said the project is status quo on any expenditure and movement to date. Houseman asked for an update on the Hall-Whitaker Bridge. Mayor Cahill said the MassDOT team is planning to advertise for construction bids in the beginning of March 2025. The city does have a commitment from the state,division of marine and fisheries to put no time of year restrictions on construction for any of the three bridges. The temporary bridge is set to open in the first half of 2027 and construction to begin summer 2025. 8:30 PM-Order#252 -National Grid petition to install a new Regulator Station on Livingstone Ave to replace existing one. At 8:31 PM President Flowers opened the public hearing. Rotondo discussed the location of the Regulator Station with National Grid representative,Diana Cuddy.Cuddy explained that the regulator cannot be replaced in its current location because the current regulator has a two-vault design and to utilize the existing one would require National Grid to put materials in the driveway between the two vaults. Rotondo confirmed ADA compliance would be taken into consideration and asked about any additional consideration for different locations to place the replacement regulator. Bowen inquired about the timing of the work and Cuddy said they hope to start construction in the spring and the overall impact of the project would be minimal. Rotondo asked about communication with Newport,the company in charge of the construction of Bridge Street. Cuddy mentioned a liaison who is working on coordination of projects. Greg Nowak, 63 Livingstone Avenue,addressed the Council and expressed his disapproval and concerns for the new Regulator Station based on the pedestrian traffic,vehicular traffic,and maintenance of vault doors. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—October 7,2024,page 5 of]] Cuddy expressed if there was any damage to the surrounding fences due to construction, they would be replaced by National Grid. She explained that upon beginning construction and permit applications, a traffic management plan would be submitted and there would be a police detail on site to direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The vault doors would be unavoidable on the sidewalks, but National Grid does quarterly inspections of the instruments inside the vault so if there were any issues with the doors,that would be noticed upon inspection. Rotondo mentioned the higher accident rate in that specific area and the traffic light at Livingstone Avenue is scheduled to be removed. He asked Cuddy about further investigation into another location for the Regulator Station due to the risk of the Station being damaged by a vehicle. Cuddy explained the aboveground materials being damaged would have no impact on the station being able to regulate the output and flow of gas. if the station was damaged, it would be rebuilt especially the vent pipe that vents the underground materials. St.Hilaire questioned the need to do this work now? Cuddy answered that it is a DPU requirement to make it a safer system and from the perspective of National Grid, it needs to be replaced. Evan Perkins, 62 Bridge Street,addressed the Council,spoke against this matter and expressed his concerns about the impact of his yard and quality of life with this work being done. He is concerned about a gas vent immediately adjacent to his yard with a young child in his home. Evan asked the number and sizes of materials protruding from the ground. Cuddy responded the vent pole will be 4-6"diameter and 4' tall. The two boxes will be 1.5' by 2.5' and 2' tall. Rotondo asked Cuddy if the Council decides to deny the grant of location,what process does National Grid have to go to the DPU in regard to appealing the decision of the Council on a denial?Cuddy confirmed that it would be their next course of action, filing an appeal with the DPU. Bowen asked if Cuddy has information about the radius of which this regulator needs to be to control flows or pressure in the area and how that was factored in? Cuddy explained National Grid preferred it to be close to the existing one and must be on the same side of the street as the gas main and they believe this was the best option from an engineering perspective. Cuddy is unsure of the exact radius. Bowen stated that the opinion of the neighborhood and concerns of the city and its residents should be considered in the decision-making process when National Grid is making plans similar and inclusive to projects such as the one proposed. Brianna Perkins, 62 Bridge Street, addressed the Council. She reiterated concerns from other residents and Councilors in relation to the location of the boxes and her disapproval of the location of the new Regulator Station. President Flowers closed the public hearing at 9:01 PM. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—October 7,2024,page 6 of I I Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting: Legal Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes--September 16,2024. A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and the motion carried(9-0). Regular City Council Meeting Minutes—September 23,2024. 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#255-Grant-$59,063 Municipal Road Safety Program grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office of Grants and Research to be used for traffic enforcement campaigns with a goal of reducing vehicle crashes and the resulting injuries and loss of life. Referred to the committee on Finance and Property. Order#256-A fund transfer of$2,850,000 from the Road Resurfacing account(fund 056) into the road and sidewalks capital account. (fund 581). (set a public hearing) Referred to the committee on Finance and Property to set a public hearing. Order#257 - Reappointment-Christopher P. Chigas, 5 Tammie Lane to serve as constable in the City of Beverly. Referred to the committee on Legal Affairs. Communications,from other City Officers and Boards: Order#258 - City Clerk-Application for a Hawkers and Peddlers license for George Sampson to sell belts, wallets and bags. Referred to the committee on Legal Affairs. Order#259 - City Clerk-A request for the Council to approve the 2024 State Election warrant. A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken on the floor,and motion carried(9-0). Order#260 - President Flowers and Councilor Rotondo- Third and Fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 school subcommittee for Finance and Facilities report. A motion to receive and place on file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried (9-0). Order#261 -City Clerk-A renewal application for a Class I Motor vehicle license for Kelly Ford Inc., 420 Cabot Street. Referred to the committee on Legal Affairs. Order#262 - City Clerk-A renewal application for a Class II Motor vehicle license for Northshore Imports,LLC,715 Hale Street. Referred to the committee on Legal Affairs. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—October 7,2024,page 7 of 11 Order#263 - City Cleric-A renewal application for a Class II motor vehicle license for Ultimate Auto Sales LLC., 15 River Street. Referred to the committee on Legal Affairs. Order#264 - City Clerk-A letter to recommend Kathleen Dupont,Assistant City Clerk,to be the Clerk of Committees. A motion to approve was made and seconded.A vote was taken on the floor, and motion carried(9-0). Order#265 - City Clerk-Application for a License to sell Christmas Trees, Liberty Lodge Masons, 10 Charnock Street. Referred to the committee on Legal Affairs. Order#266 -President Flowers-Proposed order amening Section 58-2 (Officers and Employees-City Cleric)of City Ordinances. Referred to the committee on Legal Affairs. Order#267 -Planning Director Darlene Wynne-Council order to accept and sign a conservation restriction to be held by the Beverly Conservation Commission for land owned by the Trustees of the Reservation. (Moraine Farm) Referred to the committee on Legal Affairs. A motion to break for committee work was made at 9:07PM and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried(9-0). President blowers called the meeting back to order at 9:31PM. Reports of Committees: Public Services: Order#243 —Reappointment—David Gannon to serve on the Commission on Disabilities. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried(9-0). Order#253 -National Grid petition to install SO pole on Bridge Street. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried(9-0). Order#254 -National Grid petition to install JO pole on Bridge Street. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried(9-0). Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes--October 7,2024,page 8 of I I Finance and Property: Order#255 -Grant-$59,063 Municipal Road Safety Program grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office of Grants and Research to be used for traffic enforcement campaigns with a goal of reducing vehicle crashes and the resulting injuries and loss of life. Bowen mentioned the importance of road safety and mentioned that she will be following up at future Community Advisory Committee meetings to observe how the funding supports the ongoing efforts around traffic enforcement with a focus on safety for pedestrians, bikers, and everyone who uses the community roads. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried(9-0). Order#256 -A fund transfer of$2,850,000 from the Road Resurfacing account(fund 056) into the road and sidewalks capital account. (fund 581). A motion to set a public hearing as recommended on October 21,2024, at 7:30PM was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried(9-0). Legal Affairs: Order#224 - A discontinuance for Bridge Street Automotive/MTB Enterprise 83-85 Bridge Street if the new application for new ownership(order#223-2024) is approved. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried(9-0). Order#248 -Renewal application for a Class I Motor Vehicle Dealers License for North Shore Motor Sports Inc./dba Cycles 128, 107 Brimbal Avenue. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried(9-0). Order#249 -Renewal application for a Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer's License for Ryal Side Automotive, 126 Park Street. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried(9-0). Order#250 -Renewal application for a Taxi/Livery License for Bass River Day Activity Program d/b/a Bass River Inc.,437 Essex Street. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried(9-0). Order#251 -Renewal application for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for Beverly Auto Sales,43 Cabot Street. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried(9-0). Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—October 7,2024,page 9 of 11 Order#258 -City Clerk-Application for a Hawkers and Peddlers license for George Sampson to sell belts, wallets and bags. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried(9-0). Order#261 -City Clerk-A renewal application for a Class I Motor vehicle license for Kelly Ford Inc., 420 Cabot Street. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried(9-0). Order#262 - City Clerk-A renewal application for a Class 11 Motor vehicle license for Northshore Imports,LLC, 715 Hale Street. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried(9-0). Order#26 - City Clerk-A renewal application for a Class 11 motor vehicle license for Ultimate Auto Sales LLC., 15 River Street. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried(9-0). Order#266 - President Flowers-Proposed order amening Section 58-2(Officers and Employees-City Clerk)of City Ordinances. President Flowers explained the suspension of Council rule#26 would allow proposed ordinance revisions to be voted on in the first meeting that they appear. A motion to suspend the Council rule#26 was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried Bowen mentioned an amendment to this ordinance to revise the gender pronouns ahead of the Council's second vote on this matter. A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried(9-0). Order#267 - Planning Director Darlene Wynne-Council order to accept and sign a conservation restriction to be held by the Beverly Conservation Commission for land owned by the Trustees of the Reservation. (Moraine Farm) A motion to accept the proposal and adopt the order was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried(9-0). Rotondo mentioned Fall Frolic is scheduled for the weekend of October 12, 2024. St. Hilaire brought up the Police Department's Community Advisory Committee will be meeting in Beverly Farms on October 8,2024, at 7:00PM at the Hastings House and encourages residents who have concerns with anything public safety related to attend. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—October 7,2024,page 10 of 11 Bowen gave an update from the Public Services Committee regarding the public hearing with National Grid (Order#252). The committee has requested further information from National Grid and will plan to schedule a committee meeting prior to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on October 23, 2024, at 6:30PM. Spang mentioned a Community Conversation at The Cabot on October 9,2024,at 7:OOPM on youth votes. Also,a Hispanic Heritage Month dedication ceremony outside City Hall on Thursday,October 10, 2024,at 5:OOPM. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:47PM, Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—October 7,2024,page]]of]] Scott D. Houseman, Chair Todd C. Rotondo Kathleen M. Feldman CI e Legal Affairs/Committee of the Whole Meeting Monday, October 7,2024,7:00 PM Within the Confines of the City Council MeetQB OCT { 5 P 3: 2 1 Beverly City Hall,3'd Floor, 191 Cabot Street Houseman called the meeting to order at 9:09PM. Members present: Houseman, Feldman, Rotondo Members absent:None Also present: City Solicitor Stephanie Williams, Matthew St. Hilaire,Brendan Sweeney Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee A request to refer this order to Parking and Traffic #209 07/29/2024 Commission for an amendment to City Ordinance 270-41 Hold regarding"Prohibited parking at all times"at the area of 54 Middlebury Lane and Pete's Park. Councilor St.Hilaire's request Amendment to ordinance #209A 09/09/2024 270-41 to prohibit parking at 54 Middlebury Lane 18' from Hold driveway towards Pete's Park. A discontinuance for Bridge Street Automotive/MTB Recommend the #224 08/19/2024 Enterprise 83-85 Bridge Street if the new application for council to new ownership(order 9223-2024) is approved. approve (3-0). Joint Public Hearing with Planning Board-to review #236 10/07/2024 amendments to the Beverly Zoning Ordinance to comply Hold with M.G.L. Chapter 40A Section 3A (MBTA) Communities Act. Renewal application for a Class I Motor Vehicle Dealers Recommend the #248 09/23/2024 License for North Shore Motor Sports Inc./dba Cycles 128, council to 107 Brimbal Avenue. approve (3-0). Renewal application for a Class lI Motor Vehicle Dealer's Recommend the 4249 09/23/2024 License for Ryal Side Automotive, 126 Park Street. council to approve (3-0). Renewal application for a Taxi/Livery License for Bass River Recommend the #250 09/23/2024 Day Activity Program d/b/a Bass River Inc.,437 Essex council to Street. approve (3-0). Renewal application for a Class 11 Motor Vehicle License Recommend the #251 09/23/2024 council to for Beverly Auto Sales,43 Cabot Street. approve (3-0). #257 10/07/2024 Reappointment-Christopher P. Chigas, 5 Tammie Lane to Hold serve as constable in the City of Beverly. City Clerk-Application for a Hawkers and Peddlers license Recommend the #258 10/07/2024 council to for George Sampson to sell belts,wallets and bags. approve(3-0). City Clerk-A renewal application for a Class I Motor Recommend the #261 10/07/2024 council to vehicle license for Kelly Ford Inc,,420 Cabot Street. approve (3-0). City Clerk-A renewal application for a Class II Motor Recommend the #262 10/07/2024 vehicle license for Northshore Imports,LLC,715 Hale council to Street. approve(3-0). City Clerk-A renewal application for a Class II motor Recommend the #263 10/07/2024 vehicle license for Ultimate Auto Sales LLC., 15 River council to Street. approve(3-0). #265 i0/07/2024 City Clerk-Application for a License to sell Christmas Hold Trees, Liberty Lodge Masons, 10 Charnock Street. #266 10/07/2024 President Flowers-Proposed order amening Section 58-2 See below (Officers and Employees-City Clerk)of City Ordinances, Planning Director Darlene Wynne-Council order to accept Recommend the #267 10/07/2024 and sign a conservation restriction to be held by the council to Beverly Conservation Commission for land owned by the approve(3-0). Trustees of the Reservation. (Moraine Farm) Order#265 -Committee members discussed the location of the property with the sale of Christmas trees. Councilors agreed to hold the matter until they can gather more information. Legal Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes—Octoher 7,2024,page 2 of 3 Order#266--Rotondo made a motion to suspend Council Rule#26 (to allow proposed ordinance revisions to be voted on in the first meeting that they appear)and it was seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(3-0). A motion to recommend the Council approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(3-0). Houseman called Committee of the Whole at 9:26PM(Flowers and Bowen joined the meeting). A motion to adjourn Committee of the Whole was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried(5-0). Committee of the Whole adjourned at 9:27 PM A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried(3-0). Meeting adjourned 9:27 PM. Legal Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes—October 7,2024,page 3 of 3 Matthew J. St. Hilaire-Chair Julie R. Flowers Brendan S. Sweeney Finance and Property/Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes CITY !;_1 = ;;;:; ;`°:��(CE Monday, October 7,2024,7:00 PM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting 202q OCT 15 P 21 Beverly City Hall,Yd Floor, 191 Cabot St. St.Hilaire called the meeting to order at 9:08 PM. Members present: St. Hilaire, Sweeney, Flowers Members absent:None Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee #116 04/08/2024 2024 Capital Expenditure Plan pursuant to the City Charter. Hold #177 06/03/2024 A letter regarding second water meters. Hold Grant-$59,063 Municipal Road Safety Program grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office of Grants Recommend the #255 10/07/2024 and Research to be used for traffic enforcement campaigns with a council to approve goal of reducing vehicle crashes and the resulting injuries and (3_0), loss of life. Recommend the A fund transfer of$2,850,000 from the Road Resurfacing Council to set a #256 10/07/2024 account(fund 056)into the road and sidewalks capital account. P/H on October (fund 581). 21, 2024, at 7:30 PM. St. Hilaire mentioned they will have a committee meeting regarding Order#177 on October 28, 2024, at 6.30 PM. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried (3-0). Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM. Hannah L. Bowen-Chair Steven M. Crowley Danielle M. Spang ; r _ 1;;, ��•�r RDED Public Services f Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes ICE Monday, October 7,2024, 7:00 PM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeti4j,1 OC 15 3• 21 City Council Chambers, Yd Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Bowen called the meeting to order at 9:1 OPM. Members present: Bowen, Crowley, Spang Members absent: None Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee Constituent Inquiries relating to Public Services #226 08/19/2024 Hold Committee Work. Appointment-John Hersey to serve on the Bike and Pedestrian Recommend the #242 09/23/2024 Advisory Committee. council to approve (3-0). Reappointment-David Gannon to serve on the Commission on Recommend the #243 09/23/2024 Disabilities. council to approve (3-0). #252 10/07/2024 National Grid petition to install a new Regulator Station on Hold Livingstone Ave to replace existing one. National Grid petition to install SO pole on Bridge Street. Recommend the #253 10/07/2024 council to approve (3-0). National Grid petition to install JO pole on Bridge Street. Recommend the #254 10/07/2024 council to approve (3-0). Order 9252-Bowen spoke with the Livingstone Avenue abutters from the public hearing. They have questions about National Grid regarding the petition. Bowen called Committee of the Whole at 9:20 PM(Sweeney and St. Hilaire joined the meeting). Bowen asked Ms. Cuddy,the representative of National Grid,when the committee could expect answers. Ms. Cuddy responded,"in a few days". Bowen let the abutters know that she will schedule a committee meeting to discuss what the National Grid answers are. A motion to adjourn Committee of the Whole was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and motion carried (5-0). Committee of the Whole adjourned at 9:24 PM A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. A vote was taken,and motion carried(3-0). Meeting adjourned 9:24 PM.