2011-10-17Special Meeting
Beverly Meeting Minutes
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From: Kathy Connolly [kconnolly @beverlyma.gov]
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Subject: 9/19/2011 Meeting
Regular Meeting
Beverly City Council 7:00 PM October 17, 2011
Roll Call: COUI1CIIOrS Present: Judith A. Cronin, Kevin Hobin, James F. Latter, D. Wesley Slate, Jr., Maureen
Troubetaris, Michael P. Cahill, Paul M. Guanci, Donald Martin, Patricia Grimes
Pledge Of Allegiance t0 the Flag: Led by Veterans Agent Jerry Guilebbe
Public Speakers:
1. Julie DeSilva (Solid Waste Committee) presentation of check to BHS Football Team
2. MA Speaker of the House — Robert DeLeo - to update City Leaders on recent Legislative Debates
and ongoing projects and issues relative to Beverly
3. Mayor Scanlon to speak
Public Hearings:
None
Communications from His Honor the Mayor:
#177
October 17, 2011
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation, Mr. Paul A. Minsky, 15 Orchard
Road, Swampscott, MA 01907 to serve as Constable in the City of Beverly for the express
purpose of serving Civil Process.
Attached is Mr. Minsky's application for appointment, which has been approved by Police Chief
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Mark Ray.
Mr. Minsky' s term will be effective from October 31, 2011 until October 31, 2014.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor
Refer to Legal Affairs
#178
October 17, 2011
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
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I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation Ms. Michele Gordon, 60 Rantoul Street,
Beverly to serve as member of the Commission on Disabilities.
Her term to be effective from November 1, 2011 to November 1, 2014.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor
Refer to Public Services
#172
Refer to Legal Affairs
#172
Communications from other City Offices:
#160 A
October 12, 2011
The Honorable City Council
City Hall, 191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
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RE: CITY COUNCIL ORDER #160: RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ON- STREET PARKING ON
KATHLEEN DRIVE / COUNCILOR TROUBETARIS
Dear Honorable Council:
At a meeting held on October 4, 2011, members of the City's Parking and Traffic Commission reviewed and discussed the
above - referenced Council Order which sought the Commission's opinion as to whether on- street parking should be prohibited
from the northerly or southerly side of Kathleen Drive.
Members discussed existing conditions on Kathleen Drive including its status as an unaccepted City street, the
location and number of homes that rely on the road for access and its width and condition. In particular, the
Commission noted the narrowness of the existing pavement which is approximately 18' wide and which is far
below the standard minimum width needed to accommodate two -way traffic and maintain on street parking.
Please be advised that following its review of Order #160 the Commission voted unanimously to recommend that
on- street parking be prohibited on both sides of Kathleen Drive in the interest of public safety and facilitating
emergency vehicle access to this street.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input into this matter, and please feel free to contact me or City Planner
Tina Cassidy at (978) 921 -6000, ext. 2343 if you have any questions regarding the Commission's
recommendation.
Respectfully,
Richard Benevento
Chairman
Refer to Legal Affairs
#161- A
October 12, 2011
The Honorable City Council
City Hall, 191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
RE: CITY COUNCIL ORDER # 161: RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PLACEMENT OF
ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE ON LIVINGSTONE AVENUE / COUNCILOR TROUBETARIS
Dear Honorable Council:
At a meeting held on October 4, 2011, members of the City's Parking and Traffic Commission reviewed and discussed the
above - referenced Council Order which sought the Commission's opinion as to whether an additional street sign should be
placed on Livingstone Avenue (specifically at #129 Livingstone Avenue) to indicate that the road continues off of Upland
Avenue.
Please be advised that following the Commission's discussion and deliberations, members voted unanimously to recommend
that an additional "Livingstone Avenue" sign be installed near #16 or #18 Upland Road (at the intersection of Livingstone and
Upland) so that motorists are aware that Livingstone Avenue continues on this side of Upland Road. The Commission also
recommends that the Council check with the Department of Public Services to determine if there are any additional, similar
situations and if so whether additional signage beyond that contemplated by this Order is advisable.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this matter. Please contact me or City Planner Tina Cassidy at (978) 921 -6000,
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ext. 2343 if you have any questions regarding the Commission's vote.
Respectfully,
Richard Benevento
Chairman
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Communications, Applications and Petitions:
# 179
Application Hawkers &Peddlers License (Daryl Bergeron — 31 Amherst Road,
Beverly, MA.
Refer to Legal Affairs
# 180
Petition — National Grid — Installation of pole (Michael Road)
Refer to Public Services
# 181
Petition — National Grid — Relocation of pole (South Hardy Street)
Refer to Public Services
# 182
Communication from N.H. Signs re: permission for awning overhang at 95 Rantoul St.
Refer to Legal Affairs
# 183
Communication from DEP — Waterways License Application (R. & C. Glazier)
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# 184
Communication relative to a request for waiver of City Ordinance regarding sale of liquor on City Property (Beverly
Farms Library)
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Reports from Committees:
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#161
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Order: Councilor Troubetaris - that a sign be
placed at the end of 129 Livingstone Ave. that indicates the street continues off of Upland Road. have considered
said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the Order per recommendations from Parking & Traffic Commission
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#161 - A
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of recommendations from Parking & Traffic
Commission relative to the placement of additional signage on Livingstone Ave. 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
#170
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Reappointment — of Constable Peter
Davekos — 5 Brookhead Ave. His term to be effective from Oct.31, 2011 — Oct. 31, 2014 have considered said
matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the reappointment
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#172
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Subordination Agreement Harborlight Community Partners 8 -10
Dodge Street, AKA Cotton Mill - have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption:
Ordered: That the Mayor be and the same is hereby authorized to sign the enclosed Subordination of Mortgage for Harborlight Community
Partners for property at 8 -10 Dodge St. also known as the Cotton Mill
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
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#175
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of application for Hawkers & Peddlers License — Henry Holdsworth 293
Concord Street, Gloucester, MA. have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council deny the License per Chief of Police
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#176
The Committee on Legal Affairs / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Order: Councilor Slate — Handicap Sign @ 9
South Hardy St. have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the Order
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#177
The Committee on Legal Affairs / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Reappointment of Constable Paul A.
Minsky, 15 Orchard Rd., Swampscott, MA. his term to be effective from Oct. 31, 2011 — Oct. 31, 2014 have considered said matter and
beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the Reappointment
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
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The Committee on Legal Affairs /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Reappointment to
the Commission on Disabilities - Michelle Gordon, 60 Rantoul St. Beverly, MA. her term to be effective from Nov.
1, 2011 — Nov. 1 2014 have considered said mater and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the Reappointment.
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
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The Committee on Legal Affairs /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of request for
permission to allow awnings to overhang the sidewalk at 95 Rantoul St. have considered said mater and beg
leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the request per recommendations from Design Review Board.
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
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Unfinished Business:
Motions and Orders:
Order: Councilor Slate — Appointment of Marilyn J. McCrory to Open Space &Recreation Commission.
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Motion for Late file: Order- Councilor Hobin —Amendment of Ordinance entitled Sec.13 article III. Taxicabs and
Liveries.
Meeting adjourned: 8:30PM Attest: Kathleen P. Connolly, CIVIC
City Clerk
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