1995-11-20227
#447
Public Hearing on Removal of live trees - Hull Street
Remanded to the Committee on Public Service and Aid
MEETING OF THE BEVERLY CITY COVJNCIL - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1995
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Coughlin, Gilmore, Golin,
Troubetaris and Nardella
ABSENT: Murray
I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Led by Councilor McGlynn
Mahan, McGlynn, Rollins,
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion made and seconded to accept minutes of
November 6, 1995 meeting - Motion passes.
CONFIRMATIONS:
#451 The appointment of Donald Swenson, Matthew Swenson, Earl Duncan,
Christine Ward, James Tremblay, James Wilson, Darrin King and David
Hartman to the Emergency Management Department was unanimously
confirmed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR:
#460
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
Please be advised that in the exercise of the authority granted to me by G.L.C. 61A Sec. 14,
I have this date signed a letter notifying the trustee of the Peer P. Johnson, Jr. Trust that
the option will not be exercised.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
#461
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby request that your Honorable Council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Lease
Agreement between the City of Beverly, Beverly Airport Commission and GTE Service
Corporation.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ACCOUNTS
#462
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
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Further to the recent vote of the Beverly School Committee to endorse renovations and
additions to the Ayers, Centerville, Cove, Hannah and North Beverly elementary schools and
to build a new school on Balch Street, I hereby request your authorization to bond $2,130,000
for the preparation of detailed drawings and construction documents.
The $2,130,000 amount represents 6% Of the estimated total cost Of $35,500,000 and is subject
ultimately to 64% reimbursement by the State provided construction is actually carried out.
The 6% figure has been recommended by practicing architects, and I submit it for your
approval. I would hope, however, that the amount is more than ample and that the actual
costs incurred will be less.
The wording of the proposed resolution as prepared by Bond Counsel follows:
Ordered: That $2,130,000 is appropriated for the cost of architectural services for plans
and specifications for construction remodeling and reconstruction of and extraordinary
repairs and additions to public school buildings; that to meet this appropriation the
Treasurer-Collector, with the approval of the Mayor and the Finance Director and under the
direction of the Committee on Finance and Property, is authorized to borrow $2,130,000 under
G.L.c.44 Sec 7(22) and to file an application with the Emergency Finance Board to qualify
the bonds under Chapter 44A of Massachusetts General Laws; that the City Treasurer-Collector
is further authorized to file a certified copy of the loan order and provide such other
information and execute such other documents as the Board may require; and that all bonds or
notes issued hereunder shall be certified to in writing as to their genuineness by Shawmut
Bank, N.A. or Fleet Bank of Massachusetts, N.A.
Note that we have been advised that the first reading cannot take place tonight and that two
readings plus a public hearing are required.
Additionally, material showing the estimated financial impact of the proposed building plan
has been prepared by the Finance Director for your review. This material has necessitated
a series of assumptions which may have to be modified. Please bear this possibility in mind
when studying the enclosed material.
It will be appropriate to discuss this entire matter in depth shortly and both Don Young and
I look forward to doing that.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND PROPERTY
#463
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby request that your Honorable Council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached
Subordination Agreement for property at 22 School Street owned by John and Leann Moody.
Attached is a communication from Kimberley Driscoll concerning this request.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ACCOUNTS
#464 - #465 - #466
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby submit for your consideration the attached claims against the City of Beverly:
Roland W. Martineau, PE - Julia P. Giardi - Todd Freeman
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ACCOUNTS
#467
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby request that your Honorable council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached
Mortgage Discharge for property owned by Desjardins at 214 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA.
Attached is a communication from Kimberley Driscoll concerning this request.
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Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
~RRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ACCOUNTS
#468
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
_ I hereby reappoint Mr. John Dunn as the Collector-Treasurer for the City of Beverly for an
additional 60 days continuing on from November 15, 1995.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM OTHER CITY OFFICERS AND BOARDS
#469
The Honorable City Council
City of Beverly
Dear Councilors,
Thi.s is to inform you that I will be retiring as the City Clerk for the City of Beverly,
effective January 28, 1996.
In the past sixteen years, I have worked with twenty-six different Aldermen/councilors. It
has been a very rewarding experience and I know, first hand, how difficult the job of an
e]ected official can be. If I was able, in any way, to contribute to the smooth operation of
council business, it was in large part due to a capable, willing assistant; dedicated and
hard working staff and to countless hours of volunteer help. The Board of Registrars and the
election workers made each election run smoothly and seemed to enjoy doing it. Whenever I
needed help from ANY department, it was willingly and freely given. I am grateful for the
people I have met and the friends I have made.
To me, the City Clerk's position is the best job in the world. Thank you for giving me the
opportunity to fill it.
very truly yours,
Constance E. Perron, CMC; City Clerk
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
#470
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Council,
Re: 2 hour parking on Park Street, 2 spaces
We have received several complaints about railroad commuters parking all day on Park Street,
2 spaces, in front of Villanti Roofing, 90 Park Street. These commuters park their cars in
front of this business and leave them all-day and the business receives deliveries of roofing
materials from large trucks and these trucks have to double park to unload.
Please take the necessary action to amend City of Beverly Revised Ordinances, Chapter 14,
section 126(a) as follows:
ADD: Chapter 14, Section 126(a)
Park Street, westerly side, 2 spaces in fornt of 90 Park Street.
very truly yours,
Dennis O. Tarsook, Traffic Sergeant, Safety Officer
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ACCOUNTS
#471
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Council,
Re: McKay Street Parking
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I'he city of Beverly has recently repaved McKay Street, the sidewalk that runs along the
United Shoe Pond, and added a grass strip between the street and sidewalk. Vehicles are
parking on this grass strip, digging up the area, leaving deep depressions in the grass
stri. p, and partially blocking the sidewalk that children use walking to the McKay School.
~'resently the ordinance states McKay street, NO PARKING, both sides from Elliott Street to
Sturtevant Street. The Public Works Department is recommending the ordinance be changed to
extemd the NO PARKING on the Pond side, right side, to Goodyear Street.
Please take the necessary action to amend City of beverly Revised Ordinances, Chapter 14,
Section 120 as follows:
Delete: McKay Street, both sides, from Elliott Street to
Sturtevant Street.
Add: McKay Street, westerly side, from elliott Street to
Sturtevant.
McKay Street, easterly side, from elliott Street to
Goodyear Street.
Very truly yours,
Dennis O. Tarsook, Traffic Sergeant, Safety Officer
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COMMUNICATIONS, APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
#472 Claim - Ralph J. Dowd, 64 Marshall Road, Kingston, NH 03848
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ACCOUNTS
#473 Notice of Injury - James J. O'Malley III for Marcy Leclerc
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ACCOUNTS
#474 Water abatement request - Edward Kransberg, 66 Lovett St.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND AID
#475 Claim - John Colantoni, 110 Hull Street
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ACCOUNTS
#476 Co~nunication re revocation of Petroleum Storage license - Stephen
Atherton.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ACCOUNTS
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES:
#477 (#396 of 1994)
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Coughlin order re
evaluation process for department heads have considered said matter and begs leave to report
as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File.
Order read once and adopted.
#437
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Communication from
iXarbor Management Authority re bill for storage of engines have considered said matter and
begs leave to report as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted.
#448
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Mayor's request for
transfer to account "Shuttle Bus" ($3,134.97) has considered said matter and begs leave to
report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and reco~nend its adoption.
ORDERED: That the sum of Three Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and
Ninety-Seven Cents ($3,134.97) be, and the same is hereby
transferred from account "Reserve for Unforeseen Expenditures" to
account "Shopper's Shuttle", in accordance with the recommendation
of His Honor the Mayor.
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Said sum of money to be expended under the direction of the City
Planner
Order read once and adopted, and passed to a second reading under charter provisions.
#449
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of
Mayor's request for transfer to account "councilor Expenses" ($1,800.00) has considered said
matter and begs leave to report as follows, to wit:
_ Submit the accompanying Order and recommend its adoption.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($1,800.00) be,
amd the same is hereby transferred from account "Reserve for
Unforeseen Expenses" to account "Clerk of Committees - Councilor
Expenses", in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the
Mayor.
Said sum of money to be expended under the direciton of the City Clerk
Order read once and adopted, and passed to a second reading under charter provisions.
#453
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Recreation
Department request for declaration of Surplus Property have considered said matter and begs
leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption.
(:IRDERED: That the City Council do hereby declare the attached list of
equipment from the Recreation Department to be surplus to the needs
of the City of Beverly and do hereby authorize the Department to
dispose of the material, provided that all other departments are
notified of its availability. If a sale of surplus matter is
planned, other departments may participate, provided that their
equipment is declared surplus by the Council.
Order read once and adopted.
#462
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Mayor's request for
authorization to bond for Architectural services for plans and specifications for school
buildings has considered said matter and begs leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption.
ORDERED: That the City Council hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 4,
1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, third floor, City Hall
relative to the bond authorization in the amount of Two Million, One
Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($2,130,000) for the architectural
services for plans and specifications for construction remodeling
and reconstruction of and extraordinary repairs and additions to
public school buildings.
Order read once and adopted.
(NOTE: This order must be amended to change date, since zoning amendment re minimum lot size
for agricultural, floricultural and horticultural uses has been scheduled and advertised for
this same time. - cep)
#478
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of
Coughlin order for ordinance establishing a Standing Building committee has considered said
matter and begs leave to report as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted.
#412
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Mayor's
request for transfer to account "Insurance" ($45,000.00) have considered said matter and beg
leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption.
ORDERED: That the sum of Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) be, and the
same is hereby transferred from account "Reserve for Unforeseen
Expenditures" to account "Insurance", in accordance with the
recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.
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Said sum of money to be expended under the direction of the City Clerk
order read once, adopted and passed to a second reading under charter provisions.
#445
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter' of Claim - Nancy
M. Bain, 20 Radcliff Road have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to
wit:
Receive and Place on File (Referred to the City Solicitor)
Order read once and adopted.
#452
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Ordinance
change - STOP sign at Independence Circle have considered said matter and beg leave to
report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying ordinance and recommend its adoption.
CITY OF BEVERLY
In the year one thousand nine hundred and ninety-five
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled Motor Vehicles and Traffic relative to
obedience to isolated STOP signs
Be it ordained by the city council of the city of Beverly as follows:
That Chapter 14, Section 86 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Beverly,
1989, be, and the same is hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
"Independence Circle, southbound drivers on Independence Circle at Grover Street..
This ordinance to take effect upon passage.
Ordinance read once and adopted and passed to be ordained.
#457
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Claim - Philip
olson, 4 Hidden Road have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
eeceive and Place on File - Referred to the City Solicitor
Order read once and adopted.
#458
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Claim -
Stephen and Lea Parsons have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to
wit:
Receive and Place on File - Refer to the City Solicitor
Order read once and adopted.
#461
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Mayor's
request for authorization to sign contract have considered said matter and beg leave to
report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption.
ORDERED: That His Honor the Mayor be, and the same is hereby authorized to
sign the attached lease agreement between the Ciy of Beverly,
Beverly Airport Commission and GTE Service Corporation.
Order read once and adopted.
#318
The Con~nittee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of Coughlin order re
irrigation meters have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Refer to the Committee of the Whole.
Order read once and adopted.
#371
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of Sewer abatement
request have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted.
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#420
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of Removal of live
tree at 34 Washington Street have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows,
to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption.
ORDERED: That the City Council hold a Public Hearing on Monday,
December 4, 1995 at 7:59 p.m. in the council Chambers,
third floor, City Hall relative to the removal of a live
tree at 34 Washington Street.
Order read once and adopted.
#428
The Con~nittee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of Rollins order re
removal of live tree - 27 Federal Street have considered said matter and beg leave to report
as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted.
#446
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of Coughlin order re
removal of live tree - 10 Raymond Avenue have considered said matter and beg leave to report
am follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted.
#456
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of Mass Electric
peltion for conduit in Fayette Street, have considered said matter and beg leave to report
as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption.
ORDERED: That the City Council hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 4,
1995 at 7:57 p.m. in the Council Chamber, third floor, City Hall
relative to the Mass Electric petition for installation of 120' of
2-4" conduits from MH-A-184 Cabot Street to Pole #2327 Fayette
Street.
Order read once and adopted.
#459
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of Coughlin order re
removal of live trees - 10 Beacon Street have considered said matter and beg leave to report
as follows, to wit:
submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption.
ORDERED: That the City Council hold a public hearing on Monday, December 4,
1995 at 7:58 p.m. in the Council Chamber, third floor, City Hall
relative to the removal of Two (2) live trees at 10 Beacon Street
Order read once and adopted.
MOTIONS AND ORDERS:
#479 By Councilor Rollins
ORDERED: That the Commissioner of Public Works make a study and
recommendation relative to the removal of a live tree at 6-8 Cliff
Street.
~EFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND AID
#480 By Councilor Rollins
ORDERED: That the Commissioner of Public Works make a study and
recommendation relative to the removal of a live tree at 17 Linden
Avenue.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND AID
#481 By Councilor Gilmore
ORDERED: That the Commissioner of Public Works shall provide the City Council
with a written report of the causes of the flooding which occurred
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in the City of Beverly last week.
Motion to adjourn: 9:15 p.m.
Attest: Constance E. Perton
City Clerk
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