2000-12-187:30 PM Presentation by Algonquin Gas and Maritime and Northeast Pipeline
Meeting of Beverly City Council December 18, 2000
Roll Call: Councilors present: Costa, Guanci, Martin, McGlynn, Smith,
Troubetaris, Flaherty, and Murray. Councilor McMahon was absent
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Led by Councilor Murray
Appointments:
Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Meeting of December 4, 2000
Communications from His Honor the Mayor:
#406
December 18, 2000
Beverly City Council
City Hall, 191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
The purpose of this communication is to provide you with a progress report on the
public safety facility issue and to formally request that you provide me with the
authorizations necessary to proceed with this project.
As you know, the City of Beverly has an option to purchase a two-acre site at
Cummings Center for public safety related uses. The City has clarified a number of
issues relating to the public safety facility over the past several months and is now
ready to proceed with final building and site design. A discussion of these issues
follows.
The parcel on which we have an option is long and narrow (paralleling the railroad
tracks) and as such presents significant architectural deslgn challenges, according
to the City's consultant, Donham & Sweeney, Inc. After estimating the size of the
building in general terms and considering the required site elements, we began
negotiations with Cummings Properties to reconfigure the boundaries of the original
two-acre public safety facility parcel in an effort to simplify the site design process.
I am pleased to report that we have successfully negotiated the reconfiguration of
the option parcel with Cummings. The parcel will be more square in shape than the
original option parcel, will have more frontage on Elliott Street, and will still be a full
two acres in size. Donham & Sweeney has concluded that the new option parcel is
an appropriate site for the construction of Beverly's new public safety facility, and a
preliminary site plan utilizing the modified option parcel is attached for your
information.
The City's permanent Building Planning and Construction Committee has jurisdiction
over this project by City Charter. The Committee voted unanimously earlier this year
to recommend the use of the reconfigured option parcel as the site of a new public
safety facility.
After extensive discussions with the State relative to the use of State-owned land of
the Sohier Road/Brimbal Avenue interchange for a new fire station location, the
Massachusetts Highway Department ('"MassHighway"") has approved the location of
a new fire station within the cloverleaf of the interchange. MassHighway is currently
helping the City obtain that land at no cost through the State"s disposition process.
Based on the foregoing, the City is in a position to begin final building and site
design work. Major points of the negotiated agreement with Cumrnings for the
reconfigured parcel are summarized below.
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1. The two-acre option parcel will be reconfigured as shown on the attached
plan.
2. The City will use "friendly'" eminent domain proceedings to acquire the
parcel to insure clear title to the property.
3. The City will obtain a license from the MBTA to move the fence paralleling
the train tracks approximately ten feet to the east, toward the tracks.
4. Cummings will file an application with the Planning Board for permission to
construct a parking deck on that portion of the original option parcel that
the City will not be using. The construction proposed in the application will
meet all zoning regulations. Upon Planning Board approval of this
application, the City will waive the option it has on the original option
parcel, and Cummings will waive its fight to any damages associated with
the City's taking of the reconfigured option parcel.
5. Cummings has agreed to eliminate the $300 fee needed to exercise the
option. This means that we will be able to acquire the public safety parcel
from Cummings at no cost to the City.
I would respectfully request that this matter be referred to the City Council's
Committee of the Whole for consideration in light of the Council's interest in the
subject. I look forward to the discussion.
Very Truly Yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor
Referred to Committee of the Whole
#407
December 18, 2000
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
In order to bring the Homeless Shelter into being, several City permits have been
required. I hereby request your approval to waive any City fees associated with the
construction work needed to bring the facility into compliance with code.
I am sure that if we were to impose such fees on the building owners, we would
need to reimburse the owners for same thus achieving no purpose.
As you know, the building is being put into shape and will be operated without the
use of any City funds. Some CDBG funds will be used. We remain hopeful that work
will be completed in the next few days. Please advise if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
Referred to Finance and Property
#408
December 18, 2000
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby request that your Honorable Coundl authorize the Mayor to sign the
attached Subordination Agreement for property owned by Catherine Witwicki, 12
Beverly Hills Avenue, Beverly, MA as per the attached communication from
Community Development Manager, Dawn Goodwin.
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Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
Referred to Finance and Property
#409
December 18, 2000
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation, Mr. Paul Minsky, 15
Orchard Road, Swampscott, MA 01907, to serve as a Constable in the City of
Beverly for the express purpose of serving Civil Process. His term will be effective until
December 31, 2003.
Attached is Mr. Minsky's request for reappointment which has been approved by
Police Chief William Terry.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts
#410
December 18, 2000
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint, subject to your review and recommendation, the attached list of
Northeast Health Systems Personnel as Special Police Officers for the year 2001 for
Beverly Hospital properly.
These appointments have been checked and approved by Police Chief William
Terry.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor
Referred to Public Service and Aid
Communications from other City Officers and Boards
#411
Honorable City Council
191 Cabot St.
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear City Councilors:
Attached is a list of all establishments renewing their Lodging House Licenses for the
year 2001.
City Council approval is needed to complete the process for licensing.
Thank you for your help concerning this matter.
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Sincerely,
Frances A. Macdonald, CMC
City Clerk
Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts
#412
Honorable City Council
191 Cabot St.
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear City Councilors:
Attached is a list of all establishments renewing their First, Second and Third Class
Motor Vehicle Dealers Licenses for the year 2001.
City Council approval is needed to complete the process for licensing.
Thank you for your help concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Frances A. Macdonald, CMC
city C erk
Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts
#413
Honorable City Council
191 Cabot St.
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear City Councilors:
Attached is a list of all establishments renewing their Amusement Device Licenses
for the year 2001.
City Council approval is needed to complete the process for licensing.
Thank you for your help concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Frances A. Macdonald, CMC
City Clerk
Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts
Communications, Applications and Petitions
#414
Application for Limousine License-Sterling-Swift Limousine, 3 Summit Ave.
Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts
#415
Application for One Day Auctioneers License-Michael Purcell
Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts
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#416
Camm from Salem Beverly Water Supply Board re volume of Water report
Referred to Public Service and Aid
#417
Camm Jrom mass Public Employee Retirement Administration re Required Fiscal Year
2002 Appropriation ($4,439,292)
Referred to Finance and property
#418
Comm. from Seder and Chandler re Winkal Holdings, LLC Property, Enon St. Planning
Boards failure of notification
Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts
#419
Petition of Keyspan Energy Delivery for installation of gas main in Balch Street
Referred to Public Service and Aid
#420
Application for temporary license for Storage of Propane gas during renovations of
Cove School
Referred to Finance and Property
Reports from Committees:
#389
The Committee on Finance and Properly to whom was referred the matter of Setting
of tax classification 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 approve the following:
First Passage:Nov. 20, 2000
Public Hearing:Dec. 4/11,2000
Final Passage:Dec. 18, 2000
1. That the City NOT accept Open Space Exemptions
2. That the City ACCEPT that the Minimum Residential Factor
for Calculation of the FY2001 Tax Rate be set at 0.927919
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
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#407
The Commiflee on Finance and Properly to whom was referred the matter of
Waiver of Fees for homeless shelter 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 waiver of any fees associated with the
permits needed to open the Beverly Homeless Shelter.
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#408
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of
Subordination Witwicki, 12 Beverly Hills Avenue 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 attached SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT for Catherine Witwicki (AKA Maloney), 12
Beverly Hills Avenue as per the attached communication from Dawn Goodwin,
Community Development Manager
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#420
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of
Application for storage of Propane Gas (Temporary) for Cove School have
considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend License be Granted
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#400
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Appointment-Zoning Board of Appeal Regular Member Margaret O'Brien have
considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the council approve the appointment
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#401
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Appointment Zoning Board of Appeal Alternate Member Mark Schmidt have
considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the appointment
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
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#405
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Second Class MVDL License Federal Street Auto have considered said matter and
beg leave to report as follows, to wit:.
Receive and Place on Flle
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#411
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Applications for Lodging House Licenses have considered said matter and beg
leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Licenses be Granted
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#412
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Applications for Class I, II and III Motor Vehicle Dealers Licenses have considered
said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:.
Recommend the Licenses be Granted
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#413
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Applications for Amusement Device Licenses have considered said matter and beg
leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Licenses be Granted
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#415
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Application for One Day Auctioneers License Michael Purcell have considered said
matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Licenses be Granted
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#342
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Sidewalk installation at Beverly Hospital have considered said matter and beg leave
to report as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
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#419
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Petition of Keyspan Energy Delivery 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 will hold a public heating on
Monday January 2, 2001 at 7:58 PM in Council Chambers, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly,
MA relative to a petition of Keyspan Energy Delivery for the installation of
approximately 400' of 4" plastic gas main in Balch St.
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
Resolutions:
Unfinished Business:
The following order was read into Council minutes on Nov. 20, 2000 and held for
final passage as per charter provisions:
#388 Ordinance MV & T NO Minute Parking School Street
Motions and Orders:
#421
By Councilor Flaherty:
Ordered: That the City Council refer all orders currently in Finance and Property,
Legal Affairs and Accounts, Public Service and Aid and Committee of the Whole to
next years {2001) City Government.
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#422
By Councilor Martin:
Ordered: That at the next regular meeting of the City Council, the City Council
goes into executive session with the Mayor, and City Solicitor, to discuss the legal
situation regarding the Beverly Golf and Tennis Club and all options available to the
City at this time.
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
Meeting adjourned: 9:03 PM
Frances A. Macdonald, CMC
City Clerk
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