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2005-02-07 7:45 PM Presentation re Council on Aging/Senior Center Regular Meeting of Beverly City Council 8:00 PM February 7, 2005 Roll Call : Councilors Present: John J. Burke, Ronald Costa, William Coughlin, Timothy Flaherty, Patricia Grimes, Kevin Hobin, Donald Martin, Maureen Troubetaris, Paul Guanci . Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag : Led by Councilor Costa Appointments: Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting: Meeting of January 18, 2005 Communications from His Honor the Mayor : #29 February 7, 2005 Beverly City Council City Hall, 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Honorable Council: I hereby appoint, subject to your review and recommendation, Ms. Alyse Gause to the position of Library Trustee. Ms. Gause will fill the position formerly held by Ms. Joanne Avallon who has resigned. Her term will be effective until January 31, 2006. Sincerely, William F. Scanlon, Jr.. Mayor Refer to Public Services #30 February 7, 2005 Beverly City Council City Hall, 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Honorable Council: As part of the approved five-year Capital Expenditure Plan of the City, we have recently received bids on a new fire engine to replace the fifteen year old engine stationed in Beverly Farms. As John Dunn’s attached memo explains in further detail, I hereby request approval by the City Council of a loan order for $400,000.00 to fund the purchase of this vehicle. Please set a public hearing at your earliest convenience. The existing engine will be sold once the new one is in service and the funds received put back into the General Fund. Sincerely, William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor Refer to Finance and Property #31 February 7, 2005 Beverly City Council City Hall, 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 15 Dear Honorable Council: The City of Beverly needs to upgrade the condition of its police cruisers. Specifically, we wish to purchase two Crown Victoria Sedans and one SUV Ford Expedition. Funding in the amount of $85,000 will be required, $70,000 of which has been provided to the City in the form of voluntary contributions from Endicott College and Northeast Health Systems (Beverly Hospital). The balance of $15,000 needs to be appropriated from the Reserve for Unforeseen Account which has a balance of $215,082 prior to this transfer. Please set a public hearing regarding this transfer request at your earliest convenience. Additional detail regarding this matter is contained in Finance Director John Dunn’s memorandum to me of this date, which is attached. Sincerely, William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor Refer to Finance and Property #32 February 7, 2005 Beverly City Council City Hall, 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Honorable Council: I hereby request that your Honorable Council approve a waiver of plumbing fees associated with the Oil/Gas Conversion at properties owned by the Beverly Housing Authority as per the attached request from Housing Director Kevin Ascolillo. Sincerely, William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor Refer to Finance and Property #33 February 7, 2005 Beverly City Council City Hall, 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Honorable Council: I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation, Mr. Richard Lombara, 943 Hale Street, Beverly, Massachusetts to serve as a Constable in the City of Beverly for the sole purpose of serving Civil Process. Attached is his letter of request for reappointment which has been approved by Police Chief John Cassola. Mr. Lombara’s term will be effective until January 31, 2008. Sincerely, William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor Refer to Legal Affairs #34 February 7, 2005 Beverly City Council City Hall, 191 Cabot Street 16 Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Honorable Council: I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation, Mrs. Joanne Panunzio, 31 Old Planters Road, Beverly, Massachusetts to serve as a Trustee of the Library Board of Trustees. Her term will be effective until January 31, 2008. Sincerely, William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor Refer to Public Services Communications from other City Officers and Boards #35 To: Mayor William Scanlon and the Beverly City Council From: Dr. Jim Hayes, Superintendent of Schools Judith Cronin, President, Beverly School Committee Date: January 17, 2005 At its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 12, 2005, the Beverly School Committee voted unanimously to support the following motion: The Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities recommends that the School Committee vote to support a construction / renovation project for Beverly High School, in order to address the current probationary status of the school’s accreditation. This project would be located on the current High School site, would be conducted while students and staff are on-site, and would involve construction of a new academic wing and renovation of community spaces (field house, kitchen/cafeteria, auditorium, music rooms, and adjacent spaces). Furthermore, the School Committee recommends that the Mayor and City Council consider this recommendation and take appropriate steps to begin the design of such a project. Since the High School’s original accreditation report in 2001, much study and discussion has surrounded the topic of how to address the high School’s facility deficiencies. In July 2002, the Feasibility Study for Beverly High School, conducted by Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, recommended the solution described in the above motion. A joint secondary facilities committee comprised of members of City Council, School Committee, and the Building Commission subsequently endorsed the recommendation, which came to be known as “Option 4”. Since that time a different approach of making major repairs was explored. Most recently, a Facilities Study Subcommittee, representing a range of school and community backgrounds, examined all feasible options to address the facility needs. This subcommittee determined that the approach described above was the best and only viable approach to addressing the High School Facility needs and thus returning the high School to full accreditation. This is our conclusion and the School Committee’s as well. As this motion indicates, the School Committee wished to communicate to you its position on this issue and encourage you to consider this recommendation and take appropriate steps to begin the design of such a project. Providing an appropriate high school facility for the youth of Beverly and returning Beverly High School to full accreditation is among the highest priorities for our community. Refer to Receive and Place on File Communications, Applications and Petitions: #36 Goldberg Properties request for following zoning change: 1. 29 Rantoul Street Map 005 Lot 008 From RHD To CC 2. 8 School Street Map 005 Lot 007 From RHD To CC Refer to Legal Affairs and Planning #37 17 Application for One Day Auctioneers License-United Rug Auctioneers for March 26, 2005 Refer to Legal Affairs #38 Application Amusement Device Licenses, Lucky Dog Tavern, 129 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA Refer to Legal Affairs #39 Petition of Massachusetts Electric for installation of one Joint Owned wooden pole #3470-84 and miscellaneous overhead equipment in the road at 37 Charnock Street. Refer to Public Services #40 Claim-Michael Kocani Receive and Place on File Refer to City Solicitor #41 Late File Request by Soma Restaurant to fix inactive (coal chute) Manhole Cover located in front of 256 Cabot St. Refer to Finance and Property #42 Late File Communication relative to snow plow damage, 7 Atlantic Avenue Receive and Place on File Refer to City Solicitor and Public Works #43 Late File Claim-Sewage Damage at 33 Chase Street Receive and Place on File Refer to City Solicitor and Public Works Reports from Committees: #8 The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of naming of Concession Stand at Hurd Stadium have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption Ordered: That the Beverly City Council and the School Committee, jointly name the concession stand at Hurd Stadium the Robert McHugh Concession Stand, in tribute to Bob’s recruitment of volunteers to work and also contribute building supplies and equipment free of charge. With Bobs leadership, this concession stand with public facilities became a reality. Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #15 18 The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Communication from Budget Analyst re Comparison of Beverly to Other Communities have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Receive and Place on File Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #30 The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Loan order for the purchase of a Fire Engine 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 or the City of Beverly hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 7:45 PM in Council Chambers, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA relative to a Loan Order in the amount of $400,000 to fund the purchase of a new Fire Engine from American LaFrance Emergency Vehicles. Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #31 The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of an appropriation to purchase Police Cruisers 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 or the City of Beverly hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 7:50 PM in Council Chambers, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA relative to an appropriation in the amount of $70,000 from donations from Beverly Hospital and Endicott College along with a transfer from Reserve from Unforeseen in the Victoria Cruisers. amount of $15,000 to fund the purchase of a 2005 Ford Expedition and two Crown Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #32 The Committee on finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of waiver of fees associated with the Beverly Housing Authority 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 waive the plumbing permit fees associated with the Oil/Gas conversion at properties owned by the Beverly Housing Authority as per the a request from Housing Director Kevin Ascolillo. Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #16 The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the appointment Parking and Traffic Commission Richard LaFave have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Recommend the Council approve the appointment Order read once and adopted Request to refer back to committee failed 5-4 Vote 9-0 Vote on final passage #23 The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Appointment-Constable-Scott Lanes have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Recommend the Council approve the Appointment Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #24 19 The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Appointment-Constable-James Danforth have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Recommend the Council approve the Appointment Order read once and Adopted 9-0 Vote #27 The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Application for Class II Motor Vehicle Dealers License-David St. Peter d/b/a USA Motor Cars-443 Rantoul Street with storage lot at 93 Elliott Street have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Recommend the License be granted with a limit of 12 Cars at 93 Elliott Street Order read once and Adopted 9-0 Vote #30 A The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Application for Class II Motor Vehicle Dealers License 43 Cabot Street, K-Motors, Inc. have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Recommend the License be granted for twenty-five (25) Vehicles Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #14 The Committee on Public Services to whom was referred the matter of request Engineering Dept. to discuss contract with JRM 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 invite Frank Killilea and Peter Seamans of the Engineering Dept. to appear before the council to discuss the contract with JRM Hauling and Recycling Services, Inc. Order read once and Adopted 9-0 Vote #18 The Committee on Public Services to whom was referred the matter of Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Receive and Place on File Order read once and Adopted 9-0 Vote #19 The Committee on Public Services to whom was referred the matter of reappointment Board of Trustees-Beverly Public Library, Neil Olson and Todd Balf have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Recommend the Council approve the appointment Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #20 The Committee on Public Services to whom was referred the matter of reappointment-Parks and Recreation-Mark Casey, Patricia Adams and Lauren Young have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Recommend the Council approve the Appointment Order read once and Adopted 9-0 Vote 20 #21 The Committee on Public Services to whom was referred the matter of reappointment Cable TV Advisory Commission- Stephen Pike have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Recommend the Council approve the Appointment Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #22 The Committee on Public Services to whom was referred the matter of Appointment-Emergency Management Department-Drew Lyons, Jesse Mazzie and Tim Migneault have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Recommend the Council approve the Appointment Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #31 A 04-372 The Committee on Public Services to whom was referred the matter of request for live tree removal 46 Chase 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 Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 7:45 PM in Council Chambers, Third Floor, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA relative to the request for removal of a live tree at 46 Chase Street. Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #39 The Committee on Public Services to whom was referred the matter of Petition of Mass Electric 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 of the City of Beverly hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 7:58 PM in Council Chambers, at 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA relative to the installation of one Joint Owned wooden pole #3470-84 and miscellaneous overhead equipment in the road at 37 Charnock Street, Beverly MA. Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote Unfinished Business: #12 Ordinance Administration Economic and Community Development Council (Final Vote 8-1 Flaherty) Resolutions: Motions and Orders: #44 By Councilors Burke and Hobin: Ordered: That Section 3-228 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Beverly be amended by striking out the words “a citizen appointed by the City Council” and replacing them with the following: “two citizens appointed by the City Council” and be it also ordered that section 3-228 be further amended by striking the words “the citizen appointed by the City Council shall expire in a third year’ and replacing them with the words “the citizens appointed by the City Council shall expire in a third term” Refer to Legal Affairs 21 #45 By Councilor Hobin: Ordered: That the Beverly City Council appoint Richard B. Hutchinson of 20 sylvan Road as the Council’s representative to the Beverly Parking and Traffic Commission, filling a vacancy to run coterminous with the Mayor’s appointee Refer to l Meeting adjourned: 9:05 PM Frances A. Macdonald, CMC City Clerk 22