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2000-09-057:30 PM Guest Speaker Peter Milano of Massachusetts Office of Business Development presentation of TIF's and economic opportunity areas Meeting of Beverly City Council September 5, 2000 Roll Call: All Councilors were present Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Led by Councilor McGlynn Appointments: Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting: Meeting of June 29, 2000 (Special) and July 24, 2000 (Special) Communications from His Honor the Mayor: #274 September 5, 2000 Honorable City Council City Hall Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Honorable Council: I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation, the following to serve as members of the Beverly Housing Authority: Leland McDonough 113 Valley Street Term to be effective until June 28, 2004 Bruce Abbott 13 County Way Term to be effective until June 28, 2005 Very truly yours, William F. Scanlon, Jr., Mayor Referred to Public Service and Aid #275 September 5, 2000 Honorable City Council City Hall Beverly, MA 01915 Honorable Council: I hereby appoint, subject to your review end recommondatiun, Mr. George C. Johnson, 30 Washingtun, Street, Beverly, MA 01915, to serve as a member of the Cable TV Advisory Commission. He will fill an opening on the Commission end his term will be effeective until January 31, 2003. Very truly yours, William F. ScanIon, Jr., Mayor Referred to Public Service and Aid 147 #276 September 5, 2000 Honorable City Council City Hall Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Honorable Council: I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation, the following to serve as members of the Cable TV Advisory Commission: Daniel Murphy 27 Neptune Street Term effective until January 31, 2002 Amy Siemasko 4 Hugh Hill Lane Term effective until January 31, 2002 AI Torsay 14 Lincoln Street Term effective until January 31, 2003 Very truly yours, William F. ScanIon, Jr., Mayor Referred to Public Service and Aid #277 September 5, 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 Beverly Traffic Supervisors to serve as Special Police Ofifcers for the school year 2000-2001. Very truly yours, William F. ScanIon, Jr., Mayor Referred to Public Service and Aid Communications from other City Officers and Boards #278 August 22, 2000 Michael P. Curran, Attorney PO Box 361 Canton, MA 02021 Attorney Curran: Please accept this letter a official notification that the Beverly City Council would like to engage your legal services for work related to our review of the City's ordinances. Specifically, we would like you to review the report submitted by the Mayor's Ordinance Review Committee (Mayor's committee), which outlines their suggested changes to the City's Ordinances in order to make them comply with the new City Charter. 148 Using your legal expertise, familiarity with the Beverly City Charter, and knowledge of the work done by the aforementioned committee, we ask that for each recommendation made by the Mayor's Committee, you cite a reference. Options for such references include Massachusetts General Laws (MGL). Beverly City Charter, or Recommendation for Discussion among of hers. The City Council completed its review of all the ordinances and stands ready to discuss the work of the Mayors Committee. Knowing whether or not each item is required by MGL or City Charter, or is a suggestion made by the Mayor's Committee will help us make the best decisions and complete our work in a more timely manner. When you have a general idea about a completion date for your work, please contact me so that I can notify my colleagues on the Council and arrange a meeting of our Ordinance Review Committee, It is best to leave a message at my home number at (978) 922-9711. For questions regarding billing and payment for services, I ask that you contact John Dunn, Finance Director at (978) 921-6000. Sincerely, Joyce A. McMahon Councillor-at-Large Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #279 July 31,2000 Honorable City Council City Hall Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Council: RE: Request for C-Way Stop Sign, Stone & Bartlett S~Teet We have been asked to look into the possibility of establishing a 4-Way STOP at the intersection of Stone and Bartlett Streets. We have checked this location and found it does meet the warrants for a 4-Way Stop. Currently, this intersection has STOPS on Bartlett St., both sides of Stone St. We are requesting the addition of STOPS on Stone St., Both sides of Bartlett St. to make this a 4-way STOP. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 89, Section 9, of the Massachusetts General Laws, and Chapter 14, Section 86, of the revised ordinance of the City of Beverly, we request the following stop signs: ADD: Stone Street, Northbound and Southbound drivers on Stone St. at Bartlett St. This would make this intersection a 4-Way STOP at Stone and Bartlett Streets. Very truly yours, Dennis O. Tarsook, Traffic Sergeant Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #280 Mr. Timothy Flaherty, President Bevedy City Council City Hall Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Mr. Flaherty, 149 The Beverly School Committee, at a regular meeting held Tuesday, June 20, 2000, voted to request that the Beverly City Council the following equipment as surplus to the needs of the School Department: Futura 2000 Monitors {2) Packard Bell Keyboards {2) Packard Bell 386 Computers (2) Packard Bell Mouse (1} Thank you for your consideration Sincerely, William H. Lupini Superintendent of Schools Referred to Finance and Property #281 Communication from Beverly Harbor Management Authority re Public Notice File No. 200001619 conceming Beverly Port Marina, 43 Water Street, Beverly, MA Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #282 Honorable City Council 191 Cabot St. Beverly, MA Dear honorable Council, The Friends of the Beverly Public Ubrary, through our Beverly Farms Building committee, are sponsoring a fund raiser for the Bevedy Farms Library Building project on September 9, 2000 on the grounds of the Beverly Farms Branch Library, 24 Vine Street. We are requesting a one day waiver from the ordinance prohibiting possession of alcohol on public property. Sincerely, Lynne Francis Lunn, Co-President Friends of the Beverly Public Library Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #283 Call for Election, September 19, 2000 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSEFFS WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH SS. To the City Councilors of the City of Beverly GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to vote at the following locations: Ward 1, Precinct 1, Ryal Side Ayers School Ward 1, Precinct 2, Ryal Side Ayers School Ward 2, Precinct 1, Beverly Public Library 150 Ward 2, Precinct 2, Ward 3, Precinct 1, Ward 3, Precinct 2, Ward 4, Precinct 1, Wahl 4, Precinct 2, Ward 5, Precinct 1, Ward 5, Precinct 2, Ward 6, Precinct 1, Ward 6, Precinct 2, Beverly Public Library James McKeown Elementary School James McKeown Elementary School Hannah School Beverly Senior Center Second Congregational Church North Beverly Elementary School St. John's Episcopal Church Centerville Elementary School TUESDAY, THE NINETEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2000, from 7:00 a m. to 8:00 p.m. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the State Primary for the candidates of political parties for the following offices: U. S. SENATOR COMMONWEALTH REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS COUNCILLOR SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT CLERK OF COURTS REGISTER OF DEEDS COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOR THE 6rs District 5rn District 2nd District 6th Essex District Essex District Essex Southern District County Given under our hands this FIFTH day of September, 2000 Councilors of the City of Beverly ATTEST: Frances A. Macdonald City Clerk Receive and Place on File #284 Honorable City Council City Hall Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Council, RE: Request for Stop Sign, Summit Avenue at Cox Court We have been asked to look into the possibility of placing a STOP sign on summit Avenue at the intersection of Cox Court. We have investigated this location and determined it meets the warrants and a stop sign should be placed at this location. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 89, Section 9, of the Massachusetts General Laws, and Chapter 14, Section 86. of the Revised Ordinance of the City of Beverly, we request the following stop sign: ADD; Summit Avenue., easterly drivers on Summit Ave. at Cox Court. Verly truly yours, Dennis O. Tarsook Traffic Sergeant Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #285 Honorable City Council City Hall Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Council, 151 RE: Request for Stop Sign, Sam Fonzo Drive, both ends We have been asked to look into the possibility of placing a STOP sign on Sam Fonzo Drive, both ends, at L P. Henderson Road and at Cherry Hill Drive. We have investigated this location and determined it meets the warrants and a stop sign should be placed at this location. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 89, Section 9, of the Massachusefts General Laws, and Chapter 14, Section 86, of the Revised Ordinance of the City of Beverly, we request the following stop signs: ADD; Sam Fonzo Drive, northbound drivers on Sam Fonzo Drive at L. P. Henderson Road and southwesterly drivers on Sam Fonzo Drive at Cherry Hill Drive. Very truly yours, Dennis O. Tarsook Traffic Sergeant Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts Communications, Applications and Petitions #286 Application for Second Class Junk Dealers License-Carmine Records & Etc. Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #287 Special Olympics Recycle for Gold request for endorsement Receive and Place on File 94:) Vote #288 Comm. relative to Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Revenue Bonds, the Children 's Montessori School, Inc. Issue, Series 2000 Receive and Place on File 9-0 Vote ://:289 Communication relative to Mass Development Finance Agency Revenue Bond YMCA Referred to Finance and Property #290 Application-Six Livery Licenses for Martha Chase Geary-City Taxi Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #291 Petition Mass Electric-pole relocations, Beverly Hill and Elliott Sts. Referred to Public Service and Aid 152 #292 Comm. from Colonial Press re Cummings Receive and place on File 9-0 Vote #293 Comm. from Neverland Theatre Receive and Place on File 9-0 Vote #294 Claim-Mary Beth Kluge Receive and Place on File 9-0 Vote Refer to City Solicitor #295 Comm. from V. Brings re Salem harbor Power Plant Referred to Public Service and Aid #296 Comm. from PG & E relative to health standards Referred to Public Service and Aid #297 League of Women Voters request to hang banner across Cabot Street from Oct. 24, 2000 to Nov. 7, 2000 Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #298 Comm from hands Across the Water, Inc. request to place box on City Property Referred to Finance and Property #299 Claim-Elaine Woolaver Receive and Place on File 9-0 Vote #300 Comm. from J. Gillespie re one year building moratorium Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #301 Comm. from Innovative Engineering Solutions re MHD Rest Area Route 128 Northbound RTN Receive and Place on File 9-0 Vote #302 Communication from Boy Scout Troop 49 re use of Centerville Fire Station Referred to Finance and Properly #303 North Shore United way request to hang banner over Cabot Street Referred fo Legal Affairs and Accounts #304 Claim-John Buckley Receive and Place on File Refer to City Solicitor #305 Request by Solar Now to hang banner across Cabot Street from Oct. 6 to Oct, 20, 2000 Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #306 Comm from Dept. of Revenue re "What's New in Municipal Law?" Receive and Place on File #307 Comm from Comm. of Mass. Dept of Revenue re estimated amounts to be received by Beverly for FY2001 Referred to Finance and Property #308 Beverly High School Alumni request to waive Ordinance (Alcohol in Public Building) Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #309 Request to use City Seal on Paper Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #310 (Late File) Sept. 6, 2000 Frances Macdonald, clerk City of Beverly 191 Cabot St. Beverly, MA 154 Dear Mme. Clerk: Enclosed please find a proposal from the General Aviation Services for the lease of land and buildings at Beverly Airport. Please present this to the Council for consideration and reference to the appropriate committee. Very truly yours, Marshall J. Handly, Solicitor Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #311 (Late File) City Council 191 Cabot St. Beverly, MA Dear Members of the City Council; On behalf of the Beverly Commerce Park, Inc., request is hereby made to withdraw without prejudice, the petition for the rezoning of the property located at 191 Elliott Street Beverly, Ma Please accept our thanks for the time and effort expended in your review of this matter. Beverly Commerce Park, Inc. By Its Attorney Thomas J. Alexander Receive and Place on File Reports from Committees: #289 The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Mass Development Finance Agency Revenue Board YMCA 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 Councilor Flaherty Abstained #290 The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Request to waive City Ordinance 15-10 Consumption of Alcohol in Public Buildings have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Submit the accompanying order and recommend ils adoption Ordered: That the city council waive chapter 15, section 10 of Beverly city ordinance, consumption of alcoholic beverages in public buildings for a function September 9, 2000 at the Beverly Farms Branch Library, 24 Vine Street, Beverly Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #309 The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Request by John Hardy Wright to use City Seal on Historic Paper have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: 155 Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption. Ordered: That John Hardy Wright be given permission to use the Seal of the City of Beverly in his Pictorial History of Beverly. Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote #291 The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of Maplewood Subdivision Tot Lot 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 hearing on Monday September 18, 2000 at 7:58 PM in Council Chambers, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA relative to a petition of Mass Electric for relocation of JO pole #4665 on Beverly Hills Ave and relocation of. JO pole #3426 on Elliott Street Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote Resolutions: #312 Louis Bennett, Jr. RESOLUTION City Council City of Beverly, Massachusetts LOUIS BENNETT, JR.. Be it known that the City Council of the City of Beverly, Massachusetts, offers its sincere congratulations to Louis Bennett, Jr. on the occasion of his retirement after twenty nine years with the Beverly Fire Department; Whereas: Louis is a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators and of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts: Whereas: Louis has been a Captain of the Beverly Fire Department and has served Chief Pelonzi as Administrative Assistant: Whereas: Louis has been Chairperson of the Beverly Golf and Tennis Club, former chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Department and on the Board of Directors of Project RAP, a member of the Beverly Retirement Board. The entire membership extends its very best wishes for a future of happiness and good fortune. Timothy P. Flaherty Joyce A. McMahon Ronald Costa Virginia D. McGlynn John W. Murray Paul Guanci Maureen E. Troubetaris Timothy Smith Donald G. Martin Resolution read once and adopted 9-0 Vote 156 Unfinished Business: The following Ordinance was passed to a second reading and advertised as per charter provisions #244 Ordinance MV & T Stop sign Dearborn and Story Order read and adopted 9-0 Vote Motions and Orders: #313 By Councilor Donald Martin: Ordered. That the "Minimum Usage Charge" on all future water bills be eliminated Referred to Finance and Property Meeting adjourned: 8:40 PM Frances A. Macdonald, CMC City Clerk 157