1994-04-19RECORDS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
. #141 A Public Hearing relative to the bond authorization for $450,000.00 for Phase I of the
School Capital Improvements Plan.
Referred to Unfinished Business for Final Vote on Authorization.
#146 A Public Hearing relative to bond authorization for $831,600.00 for land damage award for
Salem/Beverly Bridge Project.
Referred to Unfinished Business for final vote on authorization.
Public Input:
John Petronzio spoke on naming Beverly/Salem Bridge for Corporal Joseph Vittori,
Congressional Medal of Honor winner. Requests reaffirmation of City Council for
resolution previously passed in '80's. President Nardella requested he submit
letter to clerk to initiate action.
Godfried Pertort spoke in favor of funding for Myles McPherson Youth Center
Renee Mary spoke re Council passing resolution asking State Representative to file
legislation making sewer and water rates tax deductible. Also requested Council to
meet twice annually with SESD Director for update on costs and ~xpenditures. Submitted
requests in writing which will be presented at next Council meeting for action by Council.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BEVERLY CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 19, 1994 at 8:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Coughlin, Gilmore, Golin, McGlynn, Murray, Rollins, Troubetaris and Nardella
Absent: Mahan
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANE TO FLAG: Led by Councilor Murray.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion made and seconded to accept minutes of meeting
of April 4, 1994. Motion passes.
CONFIRMATIONS:
#145 The appointment of Chrisopher Deeley as Harbormaster was confirmed.
#166 The appointment of'Joanna Dunn to Planning Board was confirmed.
#169 The appointment of Elizabeth Caputo and Joseph Paluzzi as members of the Parks and
Recreation Comission was confirmed.
#170 The appointment of Paul Belmonte as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals was confirmed.
#171 The reappointment of Martin Freeman as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals was confirmed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR:
April 19, 1994
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council,
I hereby request a transfer of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to account "Police Overtime" from
account "Police - Private Detail".
Said sum of money to be expended under the directin of the Chief of Police. Attached is a com-
munication from Chief John Finnegan concerning this request.
RECORDS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
Referred to the Committee on Finance and Property.
April 19, 1994
Beverly City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby request an increase in the sewer rate from ,2.24 per billable unit to ,3.56 per billable
unit effective May 1, 1994. The appropriation from SESD has been raised from 92,677,883 to
93,785,369. You should be aware that in the current 1993-1994 budget the 92,677,883 assessment
from SESD, regarding which the City was advised by April 22, 1993 latter, was in fact budgeted at
92,077,883 or exactly 9600,000 less than the number which had been advised.
Various other factors are relevant including this year's sewer billings being higher than projected
and some minor credits from SESD. The net impact of htese changes is to reduce the 9600,000
shortfall by 9200,000 to 9400,000. The remaining 9400,000, assessed byt not available this year
has been built into next year;s rate as the attached schedule attempts to explain.
Commissioner Zambouras and/orI would be please to try to answer questions regarding this rate or
to discuss other matters relevant to sewer rates.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
Referred to the Committee on Finance and Property.
April 19, 1994
Beverly City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby request that your Honorable Council authorize a 100% expenditure of the Collector/
Treasurer accounts as per the attached communication from Judith Mulligan.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
Referred to the Committee on Finance and Property.
April 19, 1994
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby request permission for the installation of a street light on Longwood Avenue and the
removal of a street light on Quincy Park as follows:
LONGWOOD AVENUE: Install 1 4000 lumen Sodium Street light on pole #3658
QUINCY PARK: Remove one 4000 lumen Mercury Bapor street light from pole #404.
There is no appropriation required as the removal of one will balance with the installatio of the
other as per the attached communication from City Electrician Frederick Younr.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
Referred to the Committee on Public Service and Aid
RECORDS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
April 19, 1994
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint, subject to your confirmation, Ms. Katherine Keenan, 46 Charnock Street, Beverly,
MA 01915 as the Assistant Auditor for the City of Beverly for a two-year term.
Very truly yours,
William F. ScanIon, Jr., Mayor.
Laid over for confirmation.
April 19, 1994
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable council:
I hereby appoint, subject to your confirmation, the following to serve as Assistant Harbormasters
for the City of beverly for the year 1994:
Michael Murphy, Robert Driscoll, Norman Russell, Douglas Currier, Charles Standley, William
Dawson and William Davidson
In addition, I hereby appoint, suJect to your confirmation, Mr. William McGrath to serve a s
Deputy Harbormaster for the year 1994, as per the attached communication.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
Laid over for confirmation.
April 19, 1994
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby reappoint, subject to your confirmation, Mrs. Dorothy List, 22 Federal Street, Beverly
MA 01915 to serve as a member of the Beverly Housing Authority.
Her term will be effective until June 28, 1998.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
Laid over for confirmation.
April 19, 1994
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint, subject to your confirmation, the attached list of Emhart Industries personnel
as Special Police Officers as per the communication from Facilities Director Bruce Paul.
Also attached is a communication from Chief John Finnegan recommending these appointments.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
Laid over for confirmation.
RECORDS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
April 19, 1994
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint the following to serve as members of the Economis and Community Development
Council:
Mrs. Sandra W. Reinecke, 95 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Mr. Richard M. Sousa, 128 Lothrop Street, Beverly, MA01915
Ms. Carol E. Fleit, 36 Old Planters Road, Beverly, MA01915
Their terms to be coterminous with the Mayor.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
Received and Placed on File.
April 19, 1994
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint, subject to your confirmation, Mrs. Amy Slemasko, 4 Hugh Hill Lane, Beverly,MA
01915 to serve as a member of the CAble TV Advisory Commission.
She will fill the term of Ms. Eileen Kneeland who has resigned. Mrs. Siemasko's term will be
effective until January 31, 1996.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor.
Laid over for confirmation.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM OTHER CITY OFFICERS AND BOARDS:
April 13, 1994
Honorable City Council · '
City Hall
Dear Council,
Re: Parking, McKay Street, area Beverly Golf & Tennis.
We have received a request from Beverly Golf and Tennis and from Mrs. Tanzella, Beverly School
Crossing Guard stationed at the McKay School, about a serious parking problem north of the main
driveway of Beverly Golf & Tennis. Parents picking up their children are parking right up to the
driveway, making it very difficult and unsafe to exit the main driveway of Beverly Golf &Tenns,
Please take the necessary action to amend City of Beverly Revised Ordinance Chapter 14, Section
120, as follows;
ADD: McKay Street, westerly side, from the main driveway of Beverly Golf and Tennis,
forty-three (43') feet northerly.
This will prevent persons parking too close to the driveway.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor.
Referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts.
RECORDS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Council:
Re: Parking, Bow Street, From Rantoul St. 60' westerly.
We have received a request from a merchant on Rantoul Street to change two (2) parking spaces
on Bow Street from a one-hour zone to a 15 minute parking zone. After reviewing this area, we
are recommending the request.
Please take the necessary action to amend City of Beverly Revised Ordinance Chapter 14, Section
125 as follows:
Delete: Bow Street, southerly side, from Rantoul Street to a point sixty feet (60')
westerly.
And amend Chapter 14, Section 123 as follows:
Add: Bow Street, Southerly side, from Rantoul Street to a point 60 feet (60')
westerly.
Very truly yours,
Dennis O. Tarsook, Traffic Sergeant
Referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts.
HOnorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Council,
Re: Parking, Harry Ball Field
We have received many complaints about the parking in the area of the Harry Ball Field, Essex
Street, during the play-offs last fall. We would recommend NO PARKING - TOW ZONE on the
southerly side of Essex Street, right-hand side, between Route 128 and Miller Road. I would be
happy to meet with you and discuss this matter further.
Please take the necessary action to amend City of Beverly Revised Ordiancne Chapter 14, Section
137, as follows:
Add: Essex Street, Soughterly side, from Route 128 to Miller Road.
Very truly yours,
Dennis O. Tarsook, Traffic Sergeant
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Dear Council,
RE: Parking, 174 Rantoul Street, Richdale Store
We had received a request from the Richdale Store, 174 Rantoul Street, to restrict the parking,
2 spaces, in front of their store to 15 minute parking. Presently vehicles are parking all day
and it interferes somewhat with their business and does not allow for any turnover of vehicles.
Please take the necessary action to amend City of Beverly REvised Ordinance Chapter 14, Section
123 as follows:
ADD: Rantoul Street, Westerly side, in front of 174 Hantoul Street, 2 spaces.
Very truly yours,
Dennis O. Tarsook, Traffic Sergeant
City Council
City of Beverly
Dear Councillors:
I hereby recommend the following for a Drain Layers License in the City of Beverly:
RECORDS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
McGrath Construction Co., Inc., 42 Oakville Street, Lynn, MA 01905
Very truly yours,
George J. Zambouras, P. E.
Commissioner of Public Works
Referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts
April 8, 1994
Board of Aldermen
City of Beverly
Re: Request for Proposals for Professional Services - Completion of Harbor Management Plan
Dear Honorable Board:
I enclose a copy of a letter sent this day to the Beverly Harbor Management Authority which is
self-explanatory.
Very truly yours,
Crystal Atherton, Chief Procurement Officer.
Referred to the Committee on Public Service and Aid.
April 5, 1994
Mr. Bruce Nardella, President
Beverly City Council
Dear President Nardella,
On behalf of the students, teachers, and parents of the Cove School community, I would
like to thank all member of the City Council for thei unanimous vote supporting the funding
nedessary to bring modular classrooms to our school. Though not an ideal solution to our space
needs, this allows us the opportunity to reunite our school population. This alone is a major
accomplishment, and I am extremely grateful.
The children of the school are the direct benefactors of this action. Your unanimous
support of this project validates your commitment to the students' best interest. I applaud your
decision, and wish the Council continued success in the months to come.
Most sincerely,
Elizabeth Frattaroli, Principal
Received and Placed on File.
COMMUNICATIONS, APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS:
A Communication from Standley Street Realty Trust - Mr. Theodore Leigh, Trustee - re modification
to Eagle Subdivision and granting of easement.
Referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts.
Claim - Brenda Bronson, 134R School Street, Manchester, MA 01944 - pothole on Lothrop Street.
Referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts.
Claim - Ernln D. McTernan, 868 Hale Street, Beverly, MaO1915 - pothole on Hale Street
Referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts.
An invitation to parade in Little League Parade - Sunday, May 15, 1994 at 1:00 p.m. - Commo~
Received and Placed on File
RECORDS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
A Communication from Catherine A. Davis re swimming pool at Beverly Golf and Tennis Club
(Copy of Communication sent to BG&T)
Received and Placed on File
A petition signed by eleven residents of Beverly Farms requesting change from R-10 to R-22 Zoning.
Referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES~
Suspension of the rules to allow for discussion of Unfinished Business - #141 Authorization to
bond for Phase I of School Capital Improvement Project. Motion made by Troubetaris to increase
bonding authorization to $500,000. Seconded by Russell Rollins. Gilmore, McGlynn and Golin
and Nardella all speak in favor as well. Coughlin approves some additional bonding; but not to
$500,000. Murray favors $450,000 amount. Roll call vote on amendment -
YEA: Coughlin, Gilmore, Golin, McGlynn, Rollins, Troubetaris and Nardella
NAY: Murray
ABSENT: Mahan
Final passage of amended order authorizing bonding of $500,000 for Phase 1 of School Capital
Improvement Plan by Roll Call:
YEA: Coughlin, Gilmore, Golin, McGlynn, Rollins, Troubetaris and Nardella
NAY: Murray
ABSENT: Mahan
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Police Department
request for Revolving Fund for now ban violations have considered said matter and beg leave to
report as follows, to wit:
No Further Action
Order read once, discussed and referred back to Committee on Finance and Property.
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Coughlin order re
additions, alterations and modifications to city buildings have considered said matter and
beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying ordinance and recommend its adoption.
In the year one thoueand nine hundred and ninety-four
An Ordinance amending Chapter 2. Administration. Art. I In General. Division 2. Subdivision B.
FinanCe and Property by adding a new section as follows:
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of beverly as follows:
"Section 2.63 (a).
The Commissioner of Buildings/Building Inspector shall no less than annually conduct
a survey of all public buildings owned by the city of Beverly relative to general condition,
construction, maintenance and state of repair, and shall annually report to the Chairman of the
Committee on Finance and Property for each public building as to his opinion of all repairs,
reconstruction, alterations, capital improvement and/or maintenance which he deems to be
necessary or advisable. The Commissioner shall to the extent practicable include in his report
for each buidllng a statement identifying: A) the specific element or component needing repair
or improvement, b) the reason such repair or improvement is deemed to be necessary, c) the
priority of the repair or improvement relative toother repairs or improvements identified for the
same property, d) the priority of the repair or improvement relative to other repairs or improve-
ments identified for other public buildings, and e) an estimate of the probable cost of the repair
or improvement.
Any person undertaking a repair or improvement of any public building shall apply for and obtain
a permit for the performance of such work from the Commissioner of Buildings/Building Inspector
who shall inspect and approve the work prior to its acceptance by the City and issuance of any
final payment therefor."
This ordinance_to_ takeeff~_C~_uPon_Passag~· -
Order read once and adopted.
RECORDS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Mayor's request to pay
prior FY hills to DesJardins Jewelers, 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 pay prior FY bills
to Desjardlns Jewelers from the current fiscal year budget in the Executive Department.
Order read once and passed by vote of 7-1 - Troubetaris opposed.
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Communication from
Police re City Hall Parking Lot have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows,
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption.
ORDERED:
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and the same is hereby requested to restripe
and re-sign the City Hall Parking Lot, in accordance with the attached plan, which
will provide for the Parking Spaces of the Mayor and the Mayor's secretary to be moved
to the center of the lot, leaving the spaces closest to the park free for 15-minute
public parking for those doing business at City Hall and the Police Department is
requested to see that the Parking Lot regulations are strictly enforced.
Order read once and passed by vote of 6-2 - Rollins and McGlynn opposed.
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Communication from
Superintendent Chase re unpaid invoices have considered said matter and beg leave to report as
follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption.
Ordered:
That the School Department be, and the same is hereby authorized to pay the attached
invoices for goods and services purchased outside of Chapter 30B regulations, as
requested by Superintendent Chase.
Order read once and adopted.
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Claim - Christins
Newman, have considered said matter and beg leave to repoart as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption.
ORDERED:
Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 91 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Beverly, the
City Council hereby ratifies payment of Four Hundred Eight-Two Dollars and Fifty Cents
($482.50) to Mrs. Christins Newman, 156 Bridge Street, Bevelry, MA 01915 in full
settlement of claim for injury to child at Lynch Park on August 22, 1993.
Payment shall be made upon recept of signed release from Mrs. Newman.
Order read once and adopted.
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Coughlin order
re maintenance of city buildings have considered said matter and beg leave to report as
follows, to wit;
Receive and Place on File (Dealt with by Finance and Property)
Order read once and adopted.
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Mayor's request to
sign final contract for public pier, 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 final
contract for the completion and audit of the Coastal Facilities Improvement Program
Project, the BeverlyPublic Pier, as recommended by the Planning Director.
Order read once and adopted.
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Mortgage discharge-
Steven & Amy Atherton, have considered said matter and beg leave to rpoert 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
Mortgage DiscerRs for property of Steven and Amy Atberton at 449 Cabot Street, as rec-
ommended by the Planning Director.
Order read once and adopted.
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Ordinance change
Parking at 246-250 gantoul Street, have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows:
Submit the accompanying ordinance and recommend its adoption.
In the year one thousand nine hundred and Ninety-Four
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitiled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" relative to One - Hour
Parking
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Beverly as follows:
That Chapter 14, Section 125 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Beverly, 1989, be,
and the same is hereby amended by adding thereto the following new section (b):
Sect. 14-125. One Hour Parking.
"(b) No person shall park a vehicle for longer than one (1) hour at any time, between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day, except Saturday and then between the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on any of the following streets where not otherwise prohibited; except, that on
Sundays and public holidays there shall be no restrictions of parking time:
Rantoul Street, westerly side, from #246 to #250, three (3) spaces."
This ordinance to take effect upon passage.
Order read once and adopted.
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Class II MVDL -
Classic Cars, LTD, 445 Rantoul Street, have considered said matter and beg leave to report as
follows, to wit:
Recommend the license be granted.
Order read once and adopted.
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of cost estimate for
sidewalks on Balch Street have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted.
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of communication from
Homestead, Inc. re Street lighting have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows,
to wit:
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted.
RECORDS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of Mass Electric
petition re pole relocation have considred 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 Heating on Monday, May 2, 1994 at 7:58 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, third floor, City Hall relative to the Mass Electric petition for
pole relocation at Montserrat Road.
Order read once and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
#146 Bond Authorization for $831,600.00 for land damage award - Beverly Salem Bridge Project.
Second reading passed on roll call vote.
YEA: Coughlin, Gilmore, Golin, McGlynn, Murray, Rollins, Troubetaris and Nardella
NAY: NONE
ABSENT: Mahan
MOTIONS AND ORDERS:
By Councilor Nardella
ORDERED:
That each Department Head shll submit to the Committee on Finance and Property a
statement outlining the goals and objectives of their respective Departments for
Fiscal Year 1995. Said statement should focus not only on the work the Department
engages in, but, Just as importantly, the end product of that work. The goals and
objectives should be stated in terms that are clear, measurable and easily understood
by the general public. Department Heads shall make their submission to the Committee
on Finance and Property no later that three weeks after the adoption of this order.
Referred to the Committee on Finance and Property.
By Councilor Golin
ORDERED: That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and the same is hereby requested to make
a study and recommendation relative to the removal of a live tree at 28 Windsor Road.
Referred to the Committee on Public SErvice and Aid
By Councilor Golin
ORDERED:
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and the same is hereby requested to make
a study and recommendation relative to the removal of a live tree at 10 Dearborn Avenue
as described in the attached communication.
Referred to the Committee on Public Service and Aid.
By Councilor Murray
ORDERED:
In the interest of public safety, better lighting and crime prevention, we direct Fred
Young, City Electrician to replace the (8) remaining Mercury Vapor light bulbs in the
Beverly Farms shopping district with ARgon bulbs. This area extends from the inter-
section of Hale and Everett streets to the railroad tracks on West Street. This order
carries the endorsement of Beverly Police Chief John Finnegan.
One overhead light fixture at the corner of Hale and West Streets was converted over a
year ago at the request of Chief Finnegan. This was done as an additional crime pre-
vention maneuver to counter a series of break-ins at the Farms Apothecary on West Stree1
The merchants in Beverly Farms are strongly in favor of the new bulbs. In addition
to providing better lighting, the argon bulbs have a longer life span at a lower unit
cost that the oler mercury vapor bulbs.
I originally made this request to convet the lights on behalf of the Beverly Farms mer-
chants last summer. I was assured by then Mayor John Monahen that the new bulbe would
be installed before winter. The merchants and residents of Beverly Famrs are still
waiting, so I am submit~ing-~his-order-to ~insure~-some-action.~