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2001-09-04 regular Meeting of Beverly City Council sep 4, 2001regular Meeting of Beverly City Council sep 4, 2001 Roll Call : Councilors present: Costa, Guanci, Martin, McGlynn, McMahon, Murray, Troubetaris and Flaherty. Councilor Smith was absent Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag : Led by Councilor Murray Appointments: Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting: Special Meeting of July 12, 2001 Communications from His Honor the Mayor : #197 September 4, 2001 Honorable City Council City Hall Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Honorable Council: Recycling is a subject of importance to all of us. The attached letter from Planning Director Tina Cassidy outlines an opportunity to put emphasis on this subject by hiring a regional recycling coordinator with State grant funds. I support this request. I would ask that you consider same and act on same tonight September 4 in order to comply with the requirements of the grant application. Very truly yours, William F. Scanlon, Mayor Referred to Finance and Property #198 September 4, 2001 Honorable City Council City Hall Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Honorable Council: I hereby appoint, subject to your review and recommendation, the following citizens to serve as members of the Cable TV Advisory Commission: Mr. Steven Pike 291 Essex Street Dr. Mavis Jaworski 25 Hale Street They will fill vacant terms and the terms will expire on January 31, 2003. Very truly yours, William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor Referred to Public Service and Aid 116 Communications from other City Officers and Boards #199 CITY OF BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS CALL FOR ELECTION POSITIONS ON BALLOT One Mayor for a term of two years. Three Councilors at Large for a term of two years. One Councilor for Ward One for a term of two years. One Councilor for Ward Two for a term of two years. One Councilor for Ward Three for a term of two years. One Councilor for Ward Four for a term of two years. One Councilor for Ward Five for a term of two years. One Councilor for Ward Six for a term of two years. One School Committee person from Ward One for a term of two years One School Committee person from Ward Two for a term of two years One School Committee person from Ward Three for a term of two years One School Committee person from Ward Four for a term of two years One School Committee person from Ward Five for a term of two years One School Committee person from Ward Six for a term of two years The meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Beverly, for the purpose of electing the above officials, shall be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2001 (Primary Election) and Tuesday, November 6, 2001 (Final Election). The polls at such meetings shall be opened at seven o'clock in the before noon and shall be closed at eight o'clock in the evening. Be it further ordered: That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 54, Section 24, of M.G.L. and amendments thereto, the following locations are hereby designated by the City Council as Polling Places for the City Elections of September 25, 2001 and November 6, 2001.. Ward 1, Precinct 1, Ayers Ryal Side School, Woodland Avenue Ward 1, Precinct 2, Ayers-Ryal Side School, Woodland Ave Ward 2, Precinct 1, Beverly Public Library, Winter Street Entrance Ward 2, Precinct 2, Beverly Public Library, Winter Street Entrance Ward 3, Precinct 1 McKeown Elementary School, Balch Street Ward 3, Precinct 2, McKeown Elementary School, Balch Street Ward 4, Precinct 1, Cove Elementary School, Eisenhower Ave. Ward 4, Precinct 2, Senior Center, Colon St. Ward 5, Precinct 1, Second Congregational Church, 35 Conant St. Ward 5, Precinct 2, Hannah Elementary School, Brimbal Avenue Ward 6, Precinct 1, St. John's Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St. Ward 6, Precinct 2, Centerville Elementary School, Hull St. Frances A. Macdonald, C.M.C. City Clerk Receive and Place on File 117 #200 Powers and Sullivan Certified Public Accountants 323 New Boston St. Woburn, Ma Gentlemen: Pursuant to your request, the following matter represents all pending litigation and/or unasserted claims against the City of Beverly as of June 30, 2001, and during the period from that date to this report in which the City of Beverly may be liable for sums exceeding $5,000: Johnson Golf v. City of Beverly Claim for bad faith in awarding contract to manage golf course. Plaintiff seeks in excess of $25,000 Sincerely, Marshall J. Handly, City Solicitor Referred to Finance and Property #201 The Honorable City Council 191 Cabot St. Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Honorable Council: Enclosed please find a copy of a “Findings Report” completed by the City’s master plan consultant, the Cecil Group. It contains a brief but informative history of Beverly and a detailed summary of many aspects of the city, including its socioeconomic conditions, land use characteristics and resources and infrastructure. A copy of this report is also on file in the Planning Department and the Public Library for public review. Respectfully, Tina Cassidy, Director Planning and Development Department Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #202 Communication from Bob Mezzetti, Airport Manager thru Marshall Handly, City Solicitor relative to NEESCOM Lease. Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #203 Mayor’s Report Financial and Administrative Activities, Fiscal Year 2001 Referred to Finance and Property #204 Communication from Board of Appeals Chairman relative to vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals Receive and Place on File 118 Communications, Applications and Petitions #205 Communication from MassHighway relative to Special Speed Regulations for Sam Fonzo Drive Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #206 Communication from mass Dept of Revenue re What’s New in Municipal Law” Seminar Receive and Place on File #207 Comm from Comm of Mass Local Election Districts Review Commission acceptance of the city of Beverly re-dividing of wards and precincts Receive and Place on File #208 Comm from Arthur Carlow relative to water problem during construction Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts and City Solicitor #209 Application-Auctioneers License Kaminski-564 Cabot St. Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts Reports from Committees: #197 The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was revered the matter of Grant application-Recycling Coordinator 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 approve the request of the Planning Director to apply for a Grant relative to hiring a regional recycling coordinator with State grant funds 8-0 Vote Order read once and adopted Resolutions: #210 Eagle Scout-Kevin C. Crosby #211 Eagle Scout-Christopher Halle 119 Unfinished Business: Motions and Orders: #212 By Councilor Costa: Ordered: That the Fire Dept, with all of the men, truck and equipment proposed for the new Cummings Safety Building, without any prearranged Police Department assistance, implement test runs accordingly. At three designated times of 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Thursday afternoon Sept. 27, 2001 the time be kept from point of start at the Cummings Center to point of destination, Silver Ct., corner of Ober and Neptune and Thomas Ford Garage on Bow St. At three designated times of 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Thursday afternoon Oct. 4, 2001 the time be kept from point of start at Central Fire Station, Monument Square to point of destination, Silver Ct., corner of Ober and Neptune and Thomas Ford Garage on Bow St. That the Public Safety Commissioner come in and be prepared to discuss the results with the full City Council at the next earliest meeting after Oct. 4, 2001. Referred to Public Service and Aid #213 By Councilor Costa Ordered: That the Council, or a committee thereof, designated for that purpose, review, revise and/or promulgate as necessary all ordinances relating to signage and establish objective standards by which the Design Review Board shall consider and approve sign applications. Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #214 By Councilor Guanci Ordered: That a stop sign be placed at the corner of Federal Street and Chapman heading towards Cabot Street. Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #215 By Councilor Troubetaris: Ordered: That the sidewalk at the corner of Dolloff and Bridge Street be completed up to Livingstone with a concrete sidewalk. This was scheduled and never completed. Referred to Public Service and Aid #216 By Councilor Troubetaris: Ordered: That the sidewalk on the even number side of Livingstone Avenue be paved. This was scheduled and never completed 120 Referred to Public Service and Aid #217 By Councilor Troubetaris: Ordered: That a feasibility study for a traffic light be considered at the corner of Bates Park Avenue and Bridge Street for the purpose of public safety. Referred to Legal affairs and accounts #218 By Councilor Troubetaris Ordered: That a study for the feasibility of a traffic light be considered at the corner of Kernwood Ave and Bridge St. for the purpose of Public Safety Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #219 By Councilor Troubetaris: Ordered: That the City of Beverly replace the trees which were cut down in a wetlands area of the public walkway leading from Sylvester Ave. to Obear Park which protected the wetlands. Referred to Public Service and Aid #220 By Councilor Troubetaris Ordered: That a fine be implemented by ordinance for any resident cutting down a city tree without permission from the City of Beverly. Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #221 By Councilor Guanci: Ordered: That the City Council review the attached communication from Assistant City Engineer Gerald Marsella which deals with the enforcement of Beverly Revised Ordinances Chapter 21, Article II Assessments. Referred to Finance and Property #222 By Councilor Troubetaris: Ordered: That a meeting be set up with Debora Somner, Sgt Tarsook and the Beverly City Council to resolve traffic problems on Livingstone Ave. Referred to Public Service and Aid Meeting adjourned: 8:27 PM Frances A. Macdonald, CMC City Clerk 121