2000-03-20Meeting of Beverly City Council Mar. 20, 2000
Roll Call; Councilors present were Costa, GuancL Mart/n, McGlynn,
Murray, Srnjfh, rroubefar/s, F/aherty. Counc//or McMahon was absent
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Ledby Councilor Murray
Appointments:
Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Meeting of March 6, 2000
Communications from His Honor the Mayor:
#94
March 20, 2000
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear HonorableCouncil:
I am pleased to announce tonight that we ere ready to immediately advertise for the replacement of all
water metors in the City sized one inch or less. There are an estimated 10,600 such meters, which
essentially correlates with the residential population. The new meters will be owned by the City, they
will be remotely readable, i.e. no access to the building containing the meter will be required, end will
be readable at all times. The specification has been written to maximize competition. We will
approach you for an appropriation aRer opening bids. Installed prices are expected to be within a
$150-225 per unit range. We expect to request that funds to pay for these meters be transferred from
existing belances at SESD.
We will:
Advertise - March 29, 2000
Open Bids - April 13, 2000
First Reading Appropriation Request - Council Meeting April 17, 2000
Possible Public Hearing Date - Council Meeting May 1, 2000
Appropriation of Funds - Council Meeting May 1, 2000
Bid Award - within 60 days of Opening
Project Commencement - 10 days after Notice to Proceed
Our goal is to replace 95% of the meters within twelve months. In parallel we will soon commence a
program to install new city meters on the 500 or so larger services (larger pipes) throughout the City.
These are typically commercial or industrial locations. After the residential program is working
smoothly we will also come forward with a proposal for second meters, also to be City owned, for
lawn and gardenLug use. These meters will be made by the same manufacturer as those installed in
the primary residential progem.
The advantages of the new meters include billing for actual usagc no more estimated bills--at all
times, low flow indicators to help homeowners detect leaks, major progress in accounting for all
water, elimination ofbrokon or defective meters, and better ability to analyze and solve problems.
Last, but not least, we expect that some water which today goes unbilled will be billed. These monies
will help pay for the new meters and should help offset future rate increases.
Very truly yours,
William F. ScanIon, Jr., Mayor
Receive and Place on File
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#95
March 20, 2000
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
Despite the fact that we have not yet had time to fully review the Capital Expenditure Plan, there are
projects within the general fund portion of the plan which need your action immediately. Indeed, all
of these projects were actually contained in last year's plan so they are not new to you.
1. Departmental Equipment for the Department of Public Services and the Fire Department in the
amount of $580,000.
2. The stands at Hurd Stadium in the amount of $125,000.
3. $50,000 for Consulting Services to design the connection from the Beverly Hospital Power Plant
to Beverly High School eliminating the need for boilers in the high school.
I have enclosed separate outlines for each of these projects. Each will require a Public Hearing.
Please set these at your earliest convenience.
Very iruly yours,
William F. ScanIon, Jr., Mayor
I. HIGH SCHOOL HOSPITAL HEATING CONNECTION
The Beverly High School is located physically very close to the Beverly Hospital Power Plant.
Discussions between the City and hospital show joint interest in a plan which would heat Beverly
High School using the hospital boilers.
It is believed that considerable savings could be achieved bene~ting the community. The land
between the two locations is entirely owned either by the hospital or the City.
This connection would eliminate the need for replacement boilers at the High School. $50,000 is
requested to investigate and design the appropriate connection ready for bidding. We will also get a
reading on the prospect ofunother such connection to the Briscoe Middle School.
II. VIEWER STANDS AT HURD STADIUM
The stands at Hurd Stadium are made up of alaminum seats on a steel frame. The frames are badly
rusted in many areas. It is necessary to remove the seats, sandblast the ~'ames, repair as necessary,
prime, paint and reassemble. As per the Capital Expenditure Plan we intend to do the project in two
segments, the home side and the visitors' side.
Please take a first reading tonight and set a Public Hearing fur the sum of $125,000 which is the
estimate of funds needed to improve the stands on one side. No one should need to be reminded of
the collapse of stands at last year's Army/Navy game.
III. DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT
As outlined in the Capital Expenditure Plan, we require 'the expenditure of $580,000 for necessary
equipment. Nearly $500,000 of this sum is for the Department of Public Services. A list of the
equipment and an explanation of each item is attached. After further review, slight modification to
the detail in the Capital Expenditure Plan has been made. We concluded that a dedicated snow
blower was better substituted for by a second street sweeper. This decision was made because of the
low utilization of the blower. With the purchase of a second beckhoe, we will be able to lift snow into
trucks if needed.
On the fire side we need replacement jaws of life, a squad truck (maintenance vehicle) and a
command car at an estimated total of $85,000.
Referred/o Finance and Pronert~'
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#96
March 20, 2000
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I respectfully request that your Honorable Council authorize the expenditure of up to Thirty-five
Thousand Dollars ($35,000) in parking meter receipt funds for the purpose of designing
improvements to the City's off-street municipal parking lots as requested by City Planner Tina
Cassidy in the attached communication.
The funds will be U'ansferred from "Parking Meter Receipts" to account "Parking Design
Improvements" and will be expended under the direction of the City Planner.
Very truly yours,
William F. ScanIon, Jr., Mayor
Refer to Finance and Pronertv
#97
March 20, 2000
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint Mr. Edward Comenu as City Electrician.
Very truly yours,
William F. ScanIon, Jr., Mayor
Refer to Public Service and Aid
Communications from other City Officers and Boards
#98
City Council
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
RE: Acceptance of Land, Ellloft Street at Cummings and Stop & Shop
Dear Honorable Councilors:
As you are aware, the City is working with the Commonwealth to effect roadway
and drainage improvements along Essex Street. As part of that process, our
engineers have identified areas of the lots at the Cummings Center and Stop &
shop properties which need to be acquired to widen and improve the road layout
in that area. The parcels to be taken are shown on the plans submitted herewith.
As you will see from the attached certificates 'of donation, the owners of the
affected properties have agreed to donate the taking areas to the City without
compensation. I request that the CounciJ vote to accept these donations, and to
authorize the Mayor to take such additional steps as may be necessary to effect
and memorialize the transfer of these interests to the City.
you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact
me or Frank Killilea.
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Thank you for your attention to these matters.
Very truly yours,
Marshall J. Handly
Refer to Le.clal Affairs and Accounts
#99
March 20, 2000
City Council
City Clerk
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
As you are award, the City is undertaking roadway and drainage improvements
along Brimbal Avenue. As part of that process, our engineers have identified to lay
a drain pipe from Brimhal area through a portion of the lot at 57 Brimbal Avenue. A
description of the easements to be taken and the purposes therefor is set forth at
page 22 of the "Real Estate Appraisal Report" of Robert D. Murphy Associates, inc.
submitted herewith. I am writing to request that you approve, permit and direct the
Mayor to effect the following takings, and with the Mayor, to take such steps as are
necessary to transfer and appropriate the funds to accomplish that purpose:
A temporary Construction Easement shown as TCE-100 on the
attached plan. The appraised value of that easement is
$1,440.00
2. A permanent Utility Easement shown as PUE- 1 on the attached
plan. The appraised value of that easement is $4,000.00
If you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact
me or Frank Killflea.
Thank you for your attention to these mailers.
Very truly yours,
Marshall J. Handly
Refer to Finance and Property and Leaal Affairs and Accounts
Communications, Applications and Petitions
#100
Communication relative to Proposed Zoning Changes Bevedy Commerce Park, Inc.
Receive and Place on File
#101
Communication relative to withdrawal
Commerce Park, Inc.
Receive and Place on File
of Proposed Zoning
Changes Beverly
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#102
Invitation to Diamond Anniversary of Essex County Assessors Association
Receive and Place on File
#103
Claim-Dawn Abramovich
Receive and Place on File
Refer 1o City Solicitor
#104
Claim-Thomas and Sandra Cloutman-Sewer Back up
Receive and Place on File
Refer to City Solicitor
#105
North Shore Regional Vocational School District FY 200t Preliminary Budget
Referred to Finance and Properly
#106
Beverly Farms-Prides Crossing 4th of July committee request to hang banner
Referred Public Service and Aid
Reports from Committees:
#4
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of
Capital Expenditure Plan 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
#66
The Committee on Finance and Properly to whom was referred the matter of
minutes of Beverly Harbor Authority meeting of Feb. 3, 2000 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
#82
The Committee on Finance and Properly to whom was referred the matter of Dept
of Local Services Summary of 1999 Municipal Finance Law Changes 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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#87
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
North Shore Regional Vocational School District Annual Repod (Short form) have
considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted 843 Vote
#88
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of North
Shore Regional Vocational School District Annual Report 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
#96
The Committee on Finance and Property whom was referred the matter of Transfer
to Account Parking Meter Receipts ($35,000.00) have considered said matter and
beg leave to repod as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption
ORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Beverly hold a Public Hearing on Monday
Apdl 3, 2000 at 7:55 PM in Council Chambers, 191 Cabot Street relative to a transfer to
account "Parking Design Improvements" from "Parking Mater Receipts" up to the amount of
Thin'y Five Thousand ($35,000) dollars.
Said sum of monies to be expended under the direction of the Planning Director
First Passage: March 20, 2000
Public Headng: Apdl 3, 2000
Final Passage: Apdl 3, 2000
Order read once and adopted 8-(:) Vote
#53
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Proposal from Metricam 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
attached "Right of Way Use Agreement" with Metricam.
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#77
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Proposed harbor Regulations 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 enclosed Harbor Regulations for the
2000 boating season as per City of Beverly Revised Ordinances Sec 2-274.
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Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#89
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Beverly Shuttle Bus Service Contract 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 city entering into a five year contract
for shuttle bus service for the city as per the provisions of MGL Chapter 30B Section
12 which allows the city to sing contracts for services for more than three years with
the permission of the city Council.
This is not a funding commitment. If the Council elects not to fund the shuttle bus
service, the City will be under no obligation to pay for the remainder of the
contract.
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#99
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Acceptance of Land have considered said matter and beg leave to report as
follows, to wit:
ORDERED: That the City Council accept the donation of Land from Cummings and
Stop and Shop on Eliiott Street as per the request of the City Solicitor, Marshall
HandJy, and be it further ordered that the Mayor take such steps as may be
necessary to effect and memorialize the transfer in the interests of the City.
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#76
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Reappointment to Commission on Disabilities of Norman Ganley and Robert Nelson
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the Appointments
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#78
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Water break damage on Lakeshore Drive 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
#91
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Resolution to increase recycling and to reduce waste generation in Massachusetts
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 call upon Governor A. Paul Cellucci, Environmental
Affairs Secretary Robert Durand, DEP Commissioner Lauren Liss and the
Massachusetts Municipal Association to support including in the Beyond 2000 solid
Waste Master Plan the following:
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Aggressive waste reduction
Increased state funding for local recycling programs
A commitment to pursue Extended Producer Responsibility programs that will require
manufacturers to take financial responsibility for the collection of used products to
take this unfunded mandate off the cities and towns
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
://:93
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Sidewalk repair Michael and Berrywood Lane have considered said matter and beg
leave to repod as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption
Ordered: That the Department of Public Services repair the sidewalks on Michael
Road and Berrywood Lane as per the request of Ward 5 Councilor Donald Madin.
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#97
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Appointment City Electrician Edward Comeau have considered said matter and
beg leave to repod as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the Appointment
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#106
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Bevedy Farms-Prides Crossing 4th of July Committee have considered said matter
and beg leave to repod as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption
ORDERED: That the Bevedy Farms-Prides Crossing 4th of July Committee be allowed to
hang a banner across West Street from the present until After the Apdl 1, 2000 Auction that
it will be advertising and be it further ordered that they be propedy insured and that the
banner be hung by a licensed dgger.
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
Unfinished Business:
Motions and Orders:
#107
By Councilor Ranaid Costa:
Ordered: That the City Council revisit circumstances at Oceanview relative to their
variance.
Receive and Place on File
Referred to Zoning Board of Appeals
Order read once and adopted 8-0 Vote
#108
By Councilor Maureen Troubetaris:
Ordered: That the curbing at the intersection of Kernwood Heights and Woodland
Avenue be squared oft in order to prevent vehicles from speeding around the
corner and to promote safety for the residents and children in the area.
Referred to Public Service and Aid
Meeting adjourned: 9:07 PM
Frances A. Macdonald, CMC
City Clerk