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20220404 Regular City Council Minutes City of Beverly Regular City Council Meeting Public Meeting Minutes Monday,April 4,2022, 7:OOpm City Council Chambers, 191 Cabot St. Julie Flowers, City Council President, called the meeting to order at 7:00pm, City Clerk, Lisa Kent, took the attendance by roll call. Members Present: Hannah Bowen, Steven Crowley, Kathleen Feldman, Scott Houseman, Estelle Rand, Todd Rotondo, Matthew St. Hilaire, Brendan Sweeney, Julie Flowers Members Absent: None Rotondo led the pledge of allegiance. Resolutions Order#103-A Joint Resolution from Mayor Cahill and Councilor Rotondo-Mr. Walt Kosmowski- 14 years of service at BevCam Rotondo read the resolution. s privilege. Kosmowski stated that his time with BevCam has been a rivile e. State Representative Jerry Parisella gave Kosmowski a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives. State Senator Joan Lovely presented a resolution from the State Senate. A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). The motion for a brief recess was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). The meeting recessed at 7:13pm. Flowers called the meeting back to order at 7:15pm. Presentations,Awards and Memorials Paul Manzo and Heidi Riccio-Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Budget FY22-23 Dr. Heidi Riccio, Superintendent-Director of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School, gave an overview of the programs at the school and the students that are served. Public Hearings Order-#076-7:30 PM-Community Preservation Committee 9th Round CPA Project funding Recommendations Flowers opened the public hearing. A motion to recess the hearing to 7:40pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Comments by Citizens Alex O'Neil, 43 Parramatta Road,joined by Aiden Mountain, 16 Princeton Avenue, and Matthew Stevenson, 318 Dodge Street, spoke about playing basketball at Pete's Park. O'Neil stated he is a senior at Beverly High School and for his senior project at BHS he decided to start a 3 on 3 basketball league with Matthew and Aiden, calling the league the Pete's Park Association because all games take place at Pete's Park in Centerville. O'Neil stated the purpose is to bring together friends from high school because, for the majority of the league, it is going to be the last summer together before going off to college. O'Neil stated this opportunity allows them to come together in a setting outside of school and have fun and play competitive basketball this spring and summer and to also pay homage to the late Pete Frates. In honor and support of his family and ALS research, the link to donate to the Pete Frates Family Foundation is in the PPA's Instagram bio. Games are scheduled every Saturday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. O'Neil stated that in the second week of the PPA's regular season,they were kicked off the court at Pete's Park and told that they were not allowed to play there. O'Neil stated that people in the neighborhood recorded him and his friends and took pictures of their license plates. A Beverly Parks and Recreation official came to the park, as well as a police officer, and told them to leave because the league is not what this park is designed for. They were also told that they would need a permit to hold a league in the City. O'Neil stated that when he asked about how to obtain a permit, he was told that a permit at Pete's Park would not be granted. The reason for playing at Pete's Park is that for a 3 on 3 league playing full court, it is a smaller court and makes for better games and less sloppy play. Pete's Park is a public park but is being treated like it is private. O'Neil stated that he and his friends felt as though using the permit idea was a way of excluding them rather than including them, and that all they want to do is enjoy the publi c facilities of the city that they grew up in. This park is not exclusive to anyone. O'Neil stated that one thing that was brought to their attention after week one was that trash was left behind, so they made it their goal and responsibility to bring trash bags and to leave the park looking better than how they found it. O'Neil stated that he and his friends respect the opinion of all neighbors and the City, but it seems like any time they want to play basketball at this park,they run into an issue. O'Neil stated that it was extremely disappointing to plan all of this and not have the respect or the support of the City he grew up in and now votes in. O'Neil stated the group seeks permission to use this park for the league once a week. There is no signage prohibiting who can or cannot use this park, and it seems as if the old permitting rules do not work for the community members who want to try and build something new. O'Neil thanked their support system from the start of the league and the councilors for their time. Lorinda Visnick, 39 Middlebury Lane, got up to speak and gave the beginning of her time to Libby Adams, 8 Bartlett St.,to read a land acknowledgement statement. Public Hearings (Continued) Order-#076-7:30 PM (Previously recessed to 7:40pm)-Community Preservation Committee 9th Round CPA Project funding Recommendations A motion to recess the hearing to 8:05pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the j motion carried (9-0). i i Comments by Citizens (Continued) Visnick thanked the councilors for being present and responsive over the weekend and acknowledged the young men who came to the meeting to participate in the political process. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—April 4,2022 page 2 of 11 i I f Visnick asked for accountability and better documentation and communication about park policies. Visnick encouraged the young men present to register to vote and stay involved in their community. Michael Reynolds, 14R East Garfield Avenue, spoke in the support of the young men. They call themselves the Pete's Park Association, and it is an avenue for young men who have been robbed of two years of winter basketball at the Y, something Reynolds stated he was lucky enough to participate in as a coach in years past. Having this at Pete's Park would bring some awareness to the life of Pete Frates and ALS. These men started this as a senior project to have a mock league, draft teams, keep scores and statistics and create highlight videos and still photos. In addition, there was an effort to raise money for ALS research. Reynolds stated that he was in attendance to watch the young men, including his son, play this past Saturday. That court is perfectly sized for full court three on three basketball. It all came to a halt when a member of Parks and Recreation arrived and stated there were complaints about noise, swearing,trash, and parking. Of these complaints, the only one that may have been true was parking; there was one player there who parked against traffic, which the Parks and Recreation member did himself. Reynolds stated that the Parks and Recreation member claimed the games were a league which required a permit. Reynolds stated he has never been in a league that did not charge to participate, and none of these boys were charged a fee to play. They were told they could have a permit to go to Balch or McPherson but they could not play at Pete's Park, and they were told they could not stay in the park past 11:30am and that the Parks and Recreation staff member would stay in his truck and at 11:30am he would call the police to come take them away. Flowers paused Mr. Reynolds to recess the upcoming public hearing. Public Hearings (Continued) Order#075-7:45PM-Timothy Flaherty-Charter Review Report A motion to recess the hearing to 7:55pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Comments by Citizens (Continued) Reynolds continued, stating that he has quotes from the interaction. Neighbors appear to be bitter that the park was rehabilitated. The only thing these young men did was plan to have fun together. The park is paid for with tax dollars, state grants and private donations and should not i be off limits to anyone. St. Hilaire spoke as Ward 6 Councilor, stating that there have been issues related to the usage of this park going back to when it was rebuilt. St. Hilaire stated he spent a lot of time there yesterday talking to parents, abutters, and former Ward 6 Councilors. The general public absolutely has a right to use this park. It is impossible to find information on permitting and the process. These issues are a result of increased activities. The City needs more outlets for this kind of activity and should have more conversations like this. j Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—April 4,2022 page 3 of 11 i Public Hearings (Continued) Order#075-7:45PM (Previously recessed to 7:55pm)-Timothy Flaherty-Charter Review Report A motion to recess the hearing to 8:1 Opm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). The motion for a brief recess was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). The meeting recessed at 7:57pm. Flowers called the meeting back to order at 8:00pm. Public Hearings (Continued) Order#065-8:00 PM (Continued from March 21, 2022 meeting)-National Grid/New England Power Company Petition for Transmission Line Franchise A motion to recess the hearing to 8:30pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Acceptance of Minutes Regular City Council Meeting, March 21, 2022 Legal Affair/Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 28, 2022 Finance &Property/Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 28, 2022 Public Services/Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 30, 2022 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#093-Appointment-Beverly Waste Reduction-Ms. Amy Henderson Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#094-Grant-$2,500 Automated External Defibrillator Equipment Program by the EOPSS and OGR Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Public Hearings (Continued) Order-#076-7:30 PM (Previously recessed to 8:05pm)-Community Preservation Committee 9th Round CPA Project funding Recommendations A motion to recess the hearing to 8:20pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Communications from His Honor the Mayor (Continued) Order#095-Earmark-$150,000 approved by the Massachusetts Legislature and Governor Charlie Baker to be used for the police training simulator i Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—Apri14,2022 page 4 of]] I ',I Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#096-Two fiscal year 2022 Survey&Planning Grants from Massachusetts Historical Commission. The first grant is for $5,000 for the nomination of Lynch Park to the National Register of Historic Places. The second grant for $20,000 supports the Cabot to Rantoul Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey (Phase 1). Both grants require 50% match funding. Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#097-Grant-$98,268 FY22 State Formula Grant from EOEA. This supports operations at the Council on Aging Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#098-Donation-$2,747 from Mr. Jack Epstein to fund the purchase of a defibrillator for I use by the Beverly Fire Department Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#099-Appointment-Mr. Jon C. Ouellette,27 Pierce Avenue to serve on the Design Review Board Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#100-Reappointment-Ms. Lisa Willwerth, 15 Fern Street to serve on the Beverly Waste Reduction Committee Referred to Committee on Public Services. E Order#101-Appointment-Mr. David Lane, 10 Fosters Point to serve on the Beverly Harbor Management Authority Referred to Committee on Public Services. Public Hearings (Continued) I Order#075-7:45PM (Previously recessed to 8:1 Opm)-Timothy Flaherty-Charter Review Report Flaherty thanked those involved in the process and reviewed the letter and information that was sent to the Council. jFlowers paused Mr. Flaherty for a moment so the upcoming public hearing could be recessed. Order-#076-7:30 PM(Previously recessed to 8:20pm) -Community Preservation Committee 9th Round CPA Project funding Recommendations A motion to recess the hearing to 8:25pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#075-7:45PM (Previously recessed to 8:1 Opm)-Timothy Flaherty-Charter Review Report IRichard Tabbut, 57 Sonning Rd.,thanked those that worked on the charter and asked about division of powers, including those of City Council and the Mayor regarding changes that can be made to the school budget. Perry noted that state law affects that, and the Council can only reduce a budget; it cannot add or i transfer from one line to another. A motion to recess the hearing to April 19 at 6:OOpm at Beverly Middle School was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). I Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—April 4,2022 page S of]] { Communications from His Honor the Mayor(Continued) Order#102-Appointment-Mr. Raymond Bouchard, 11 Elizabeth Avenue to serve on the Permanent Building Commission Referred to Committee on Public Services. Communications from other City Officers and Boards Order#104-Councilor Rotondo-Consideration of naming the Harbor Master Building in honor of Harbormaster Daniel McPherson Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#-024A-Councilor Houseman-Financial Forecast Committee Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#062A-Councilor Houseman-National Grid Transmission Cable Project letter Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#105-City Clerk-Hawkers and Peddlers license for Katie Lewis, The Cozy Supply Co., 4 Alden Road Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. r Public Hearings (Continued) Order-#076-7:30 PM (Previously recessed to 8:25pm)-Community Preservation Committee 9th Round CPA Project funding Recommendations Flowers opened the public hearing. Heather Richter, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), thanked those involved for their continued support and made herself available to answer any questions. There was some discussion about the decisions of how much to spend and how much to save for bigger projects as well as the requirements for how much is designated to each category when E funding comes in. Flowers paused the discussion for a moment to recess the next hearing. Order#065-8:00 PM (Continued from March 21, 2022 meeting)-National Grid/New England Power Company Petition for Transmission Line Franchise A motion to recess the hearing to 8:45pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order-#076-7:30 PM(Previously recessed to 8:25pm)-Community Preservation Committee 9th Round CPA Project funding Recommendations Rand asked about the historic resources survey and what kind of resources that would open up. Assistant Planning Director Emily Hutchings stated that the survey is the first step in understanding the City's assets and is a general review that provides background. It can set the City up for additional information, like if it is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, or it could determine whether additional funding is needed to protect historic resources and establish whether the City could apply for additional grant funding. This is a strong first step. Rand stated that she is happy to see that the CPC can leverage money for big projects. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—April 4,2022 page 6 of I i Houseman also expressed his support for these projects and thanked the committee for its work. Lorinda Visnick, 39 Middlebury Lane, spoke in support of the projects, including the tennis courts and Anchor Point. Dan Lohnes, 7 Quincy Park, stated he was a past president of Historic Beverly and is currently the chair of the Building Committee there. Lohnes expressed gratitude for what has been done at Hale Farm. The organization has used this as a jumping point to raise money for investment in other properties and an endowment fund for preservation in the future. The public hearing was closed, and the item was referred back to Committee on Finance and Property. Communications,Application and Petitions Order#106-Delphine's Kitchen-Gina Ferace-Approval of outdoor seating for three small 2 person bistro tables Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order 4107-Department of Public Utilities-Notice of Filing and Public Hearing A motion to receive and place on file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). The motion for a brief recess was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried i (9-0). The meeting recessed at 8:41pm. j Flowers called the meeting back to order at 8:45pm. i Public Hearings (Continued) Order#065-8:00 PM (Continued from March 21, 2022 meeting and previously recessed to 8:45pm)-National Grid/New England Power Company Petition for Transmission Line Franchise Richard Lester, an independent consultant, gave an overview of his background in physics and health risks assessments. Lester stated he was asked to complete two specific tasks and to respond to general questions and concerns regarding electromagnetic fields. The first task was to review the magnetic field assessment that was performed by Exponent for National Grid, and the second task was to perform an updated literature review of health effects of electromagnetic k fields generated by power lines. Lester gave a summary of his findings. The EMF assessment t that was done is typical based on average loads and projected peak loads. Lester stated that he believes it accurately reflects EMF associated with the project. As for the literature review, looking at the World Health Organization review in 2007 and Exponent's update on that, none of the studies have shown directly that there is a mechanism whereby EMF could cause cancer. The research is ongoing. In general,precautionary measures are suggested which are being done in this case. There have been no major findings since 2018 when Exponent's review was done. Cahill clarified that the City, not National Grid, paid for Mr. Lester's services. j St. Hilaire asked about EMF shielding technologies. t Lester stated there are some ways to reduce EMF like putting down steel plates. There are electric fields and magnetic fields; the magnetic field is mostly what is looked at here. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—April 4,2022 page 7 of]] I i i i Houseman asked if there is no federal set level for acceptable exposure. Lester stated there are some levels, but this project would not even come close. Houseman expressed his concern that those who are closest would be at highest risk and uncertainty. There was some discussion around overhead versus underground lines. Lester stated that underground would be preferred, and if the lines are closer together underground that would lead to more cancellation. Flowers noted Councilor Bowen's question from the last meeting about what mitigation might occur if EMF levels were higher than expected after construction. Dr. Bailey,the EMF consultant hired by National Grid, addressed the questions about uncertainty. Bailey stated that a wide range of opinions can be found on the internet,but when looking at the opinions by a body of evidence performed by people whose careers are involved in assessing risk and uncertainties,there is a much narrower range of uncertainty. Looking at the assessments by the World Health Organization,the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and the committee of the European Commission in 2015,there is a very narrow range of opinions. Bailey stated that while it may appear outside of the scientific community that there is a great deal of uncertainty, in fact all of these agencies have examined this same evidence and come pretty much to the same conclusion,which is that in 2000 there was a statistical association between exposure to magnetic fields at a certain level and childhood leukemia. The magnitude of that association has been diminishing ever since. In the most recent pooled analyses that was published at the end of 2019,they reported that the association had vanished entirely, and this is based on a very large pool analysis where the original analysis was based on a much smaller number. The general agreement is that if there is an association, it is very weak and no agency found that this relationship was causal, so the reason why the research is continuing is not because a problem has been found but because everyone is exposed to magnetic fields whether they live near a powerline or not, with appliances, wiring in homes, currents flowing on water Ipipes, or distribution lines on the street. The question is how much to do about something which is not known to be a problem. Bailey commented on the shielding question that came up, stating that one of the solutions that has been put forth is putting a steel plate over that. Bailey stated that his company has modeled what happens when a steel plate is placed above an alternating current power line and what happens is directly above it the fields are reduced,but alternating current E fields are not easily shielded,they can be redirected. What could happen when putting a steel plate over a power line, is that it may reduce the field directly above the cable but then redirect some of the field to the sides, and usually people are living at a distance from the cable, not on top of the cable. There are lots of complications with taking what might seem to be a simple solution and implementing it without considering that it might have consequences that are adverse to what it is being proposed for in the first place. Mark Rielly from National Grid returned to the question of mitigation and stated that it is a complicated question of if there is a post-operational measurement. It is possible, but it is not probable. The guidelines are designed to be protective, and this project is a fraction of those guideline levels. Tim Averill, 165 Lothrop Street, stated that in listening tonight the one thing he has taken away is uncertainty, and some people are being asked to be guinea pigs in an experiment which is Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—April 4,2022 page 8 of 11 E really not very well documented.Now the Council is the last bulwark. Averill encouraged making sure the route that is chosen for this is the best one and examining which is the best way to protect the general public. The memorandum of agreement is not as favorable to the City as it could have been. No one is disputing the need for reliable energy for all of this area, but when getting into the disputes of EMFs,the reality is, it is a possibility; it is a strong possibility, and residents look to the City Council for protection. Carole Rein, 27 Pratt Avenue, read a letter from Alyssa Rayman-Read that was sent to the Council and Mayor earlier today. The letter stated that the City must make sure there is a fair, unbiased, transparent, and participatory process and that every step necessary is taken to ensure due process and fundamental fairness. Rayman-Read asked that City Councilors disclose any possible conflicts or appearances of bias. E David Mahood, 191 Lothrop Street, stated that he is a supporter of an alternative plan like King Street. Mahood expressed concern for his permanently disabled neighbor parking a vehicle if the I road is torn up and the driveway is inaccessible. Mahood also expressed his concern about fossil fuels. David Gendall, 21 Ocean Street, expressed his support for this project. Gendall disclosed that he retired from National Grid. It seems like there is agreement that there is a need for investment in this infrastructure. There is a lot that could be debated tonight, but this project went through the Energy Facilities Siting Board review and a lot of work has been done on this process. Jim Younger, 32 Butman Street, noted who is not in the room; in October the EFSP approved the project, but there is no representation from these state officials at this meeting tonight. Martin Greenstein, 65 Cross Lane, echoed what Mr. Averill talked about and referred to a comment at the last meeting about there being 60 different options. Greenstein urged the City Council to take a look at all of the options to see not only what is good for National Grid but E most importantly for the citizens of this City. Andrea Freedman, 32 Butman Street, stated something that concerned her about what the two experts said was about the uncertainty. Freedman asked if the level of electricity can change over time and if the amount of EMFs change then. Dr. Bailey stated that they modeled the average load expected as that is the best predictor and E also predicted the peak load. E Lester stated that if the level of electricity were to rise then so would the EMF. Freedman asked if the "normal" load is going to increase over time. Tim O'Leary from National Grid stated that this modeling of the "peak load" does account for future load growth. John Quinn, 21 Pine Road, stated that it seems the Council has not received a straightforward answer. Greg Harris, 161 Lothrop Street, agreed that projections based on historic numbers will not line up over the next 50 years based on the expected lifetime of this line and suggested perhaps National Grid could run the numbers with the maximum load. A motion to recess the hearing to April 19 at 8:00pm at Beverly Middle School was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—April 4,2022 page 9 of I I'f The motion to recess for committee work was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). The meeting recessed at 10:00pm. Flowers called the meeting back to order at 10:26pm. Motions and Orders Order#091- Parking& Traffic-Re: Recommendation: Change Loading Zone Time Parameters at 110-114 Rantoul Street A motion to approve the first reading was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Reports from Committees Finance & Property Order-4076-Community Preservation Committee 9th Round CPA Project funding Recommendation President Flowers recused herself for the vote. A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Order#094-Grant-$2,500 Automated External Defibrillator Equipment Program by the EOPSS and OGR A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#095-Earmark-$150,000 approved by the Massachusetts Legislature and Governor Charlie Baker to be used for the police training simulator A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#096-Two fiscal year 2022 Survey &Planning Grants from Massachusetts Historical Commission. The first grant is for$5,000 for the nomination of Lynch Park to the National Register of Historic Places. The second grant for $20,000 supports the Cabot to Rantoul Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey (Phase 1). Both grants require 50%match funding. Grants Director Catherine Barrett spoke on the matching portion of the grants which would come from the CPC. A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#097-Grant-$98,268 FY22 State Formula Grant from EOEA. This supports operations at the Council on Aging A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#098-Donation-$2,747 from Mr. Jack Epstein to fund the purchase of a defibrillator for use by the Beverly Fire Department A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—April 4,2022 page 10 of]] Legal Affairs Order#081-Appointment-Conservation Commission-Ms. Amber Redmond, 55 Parramatta Road A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#083-Reappointment-Beverly Historic District Commission-Ms. Suzanne LaMont, 20 Porter Street A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#088-Order approving Lease of Kearsarge, Beverly LLC for 90 Colon Street, 191 and 502 Cabot Street, 10 and 11 Pond Street and 100 Sohier Road for Solar Photovoltaic Array installation A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#088-A-Approval of Solar Power and Services Agreement with Kearsarge, Beverly LLC A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#088-B-Approval of Payment in Lieu of taxes Agreement with Kearsarge, Beverly LLC for personal Property A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). I I Public Services Order#082-Appointment-Beverly Harbor Management Authority-Danielle Spang, Esq., 16 Mulberry Street A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#084-Appointment-Beverly Council on Aging-Mr. Richard Tabbut, 57 Sonning Road Referred to Committee on Public Services. " A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#085-Appointment-Human Rights Committee, Ms. Hoang Sa Ngyuen, 32 Iverson Road A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#086-Appointment-Permanent Building Commission-Mr. Bruce MacDonald, D. Scott Dullea, Esq. and Robin Luna-Whitman A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Feldman stated there would be a Public Services virtual meeting on April 11 at 6:30pm. Houseman stated there would be an April 11 budget conversation at 7pm in Conference Room A. Rand thanked Ms. Emily Hutchings since she is leaving the City and stated she really enjoyed working with her. Flowers stated the next regular meeting would be April 19 at Beverly Middle School. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). The meeting adjourned at 10:48pm. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—April 4,2022 page I of I I Scott D. Houseman-Chair Julie R. Flowers Matthew J. St. Hilaire FINANCE AND PROPERTY/CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES Monday, April 4, 2022, 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Houseman called to order the Finance and Property meeting at 10:05pm. Members present: Julie Flowers, Matthew St. Hilaire, Scott Houseman Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee Councilor Houseman-Letter regarding the #024 1/18/2022 Hold Financial Forecast Committee Councilor Bowen and Councilor Houseman- #058 2/22/2022 Rodent infestation in downtown and other Hold neighborhoods Councilor Houseman-A letter to meet with #060 2/22/2022 Finance &Property for discussion on the Hold budget Councilor Houseman-National Grid Cable #062 2/22/2022 Hold Transmission Project #064 2/22/2022 Councilor Houseman-Rodent Control Hold Community Preservation Committee-9th Approve 2-0 #076 3/7/2022 Round CPA Project Funding (Flowers recused Recommendations herself) Grant-$2,500 Automated External #094 4/4/2022 Defibrillator Equipment Program by the Approve 3-0 EOPSS and OGR Earmark-$150,000 approved by the #095 4/4/2022 Massachusetts Legislature and Governor Approve 3-0 Charlie Baker to be used for the police training simulator Two FY2022 Survey & Planning Grants from #096 4/4/2022 Massachusetts Historical Commission Approve 3-0 $98,268 FY22 State Formula Grant from #097 4/4/2022 EOEA for Council on Aging Approve 3-0 Donation-$2,747 from Mr. Jack Epstein to #098 4/4/2022 fund the purchase of a defibrillator for use by Approve 3-0 the Beverly Fire Department The motion to adjourn the Finance and Property meeting was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The meeting adjourned at 10:21pm. Estelle M. Rand-Chair Todd C. Rotondo Brendan S. Sweeney LEGAL AFFAIRS /CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 4, 2022, 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Rand called to order the Legal Affairs meeting at 10:05pm. Members present: Todd Rotondo, Brendan Sweeney, Estelle Rand Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee Councilor Rotondo-Amendment to Chapter 270- #056 2/22/2022 Section 37A"Bicycle lanes shall be created in the Hold following locations" #075 3/7/2022 Tim Flaherty, Charter Review Committee Final Report Public hearing 4/4/2022 at 7:45pm #079 3/7/2022 City Solicitor-Process for local approval of home rule Hold petition to amend the City's 1995 Home Rule Charter #083 3/21/2022 Reappointment-Beverly Historic District Commission- Approve 3-0 Ms. Suzanne LaMont, 20 Porter Street Parking and Traffic- Re: Recommendation: Change #091 3/21/2022 Loading Zone Time Parameters at 110-114 Rantoul Approve 3-0 Street The motion to adjourn the Legal Affairs meeting was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(3-0). The meeting adjourned at 10:20pm.