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2002-10-217:50 PM #328 Public Hearing re Petroleum Storage, 181 Elliott Street Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts Regular Meeting of Beverly City Council October 21, 2002Regular Meeting of Beverly City Council October 21, 2002 Roll Call : Ronald Costa, William Coughlin, Timothy Flaherty, Donald Martin, Virginia McGlynn, Roger Morency, John Murray, Maureen Troubetaris, Paul Guanci Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag : Led by Councilor Morency Appointments: Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting: Meeting of October 7, 2002 Communications from His Honor the Mayor : #358 October 21, 2002 Beverly City Council 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Honorable Council: I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation, Richard S. Kelley, Jr., Esquire, 2 Goodwin Road, Beverly, MA to serve as a member of the Beverly License Board. His term expired on June 1, 2002. His new term will be effective until June 1, 2005. Very truly yours, Thomas M. Crean, Mayor Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #359 October 21, 2002 Beverly City Council City Hall 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Re: Council Order #220 -Beautification Committee Dear Honorable Council: At the Council’s Regular Meeting on October 7, 2002, I submitted the names of eight individuals for review and recommendation, to serve upon the above named ad hoc advisory committee. Since this is not a standing committee created by Ordinance with a set amount of members, I would like to add three additional interested citizens to this Committee. Therefore, I hereby appoint, subject to the review and recommendation of the Council, the following: Ellen Todd, 4 Brooks Circle, Beverly, MA for a term of one year ending October 7, 2003; 187 Elda Turner, 59 Matthies Street, Beverly, MA for a term of one year ending October 7, 2003; and Alice Lombardi, 3 Lawnbank Road, Beverly, MA for a term of one year ending October 7, 2003. Very truly yours, Thomas M. Crean, Mayor 9-0 Vote Recommend the council approve the appointments #360 October 21, 2002 Beverly City Council City of Beverly 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Re: Surplus Fire Stations 124 Bridge Street 439 Essex Street Dear Honorable Council: I enclose a copy of a letter over the signature of Richard F. Pierce, Chief of the Beverly Fire Department, relative to the above matter, which letter is self-explanatory. Please declare these two pieces of property with the buildings thereon, which were formerly used as Beverly Fire Stations, as surplus property to be sold in accordance with M.G.L. C.30B, Section 16 (a copy of which statute is attached for your information). Very truly yours, Thomas M. Crean, Mayor Refer to Finance and Property Communications from other City Officers and Boards #361 Beverly City Council 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Honorable Council: Enclosed is the Call for Election for the State Election of November 5, 2002. Respectfully, Frances A. Macdonald, CMC City Clerk Office of the City Clerk 191 Cabot Street Beverly, Massachusetts 01915 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH SS. To the City Councilors of the City of Beverly GREETINGS: 188 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 Ward 2, Precinct 2, Beverly Public Library Ward 3, Precinct 1, James McKeown Elementary School Ward 3, Precinct 2, James McKeown Elementary School Ward 4, Precinct 1, Cove School Ward 4, Precinct 2, Beverly Senior Center Ward 5, Precinct 1, Second Congregational Church Ward 5, Precinct 2, North Beverly Elementary School Ward 6, Precinct 1, St. John's Episcopal Church Ward 6, Precinct 2, Hannah School TUESDAY, THE FIFTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2002, 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 FOR THE COMMONWEALTH GOVERNOR AND LT. GOVERNOR FOR THE COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE COMMONWEALTH SECRETARY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH TREASURER FOR THE COMMONWELATH AUDITOR FOR THE COMMONWEALTH TH REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 6 District TH COUNCILLOR 5 District SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT 2nd District th REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT 6Essex District DISTRICT ATTORNEY Eastern District REGISTER OF PROBATE Essex County COUNTY TREASURER Essex County COUNTY COMMISSIONER Essex County QUESTIONS #1 – ELIMINATING STATE PERSONAL INCOME TAX #2 – ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS #3 – TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting. Given under our hands this twenty first day of October, 2002 Councilors of the City of Beverly ATTEST: Frances A. Macdonald, CMC City Clerk Receive and Place on File #362 Honorable City Council 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Dear Members of the Council: This is the Open Space and Recreation Committee’s October 2002 Semi-Annual Report in accordance with its founding Charter. Funding: Worked with the Planning Department in applying for a planning grant for the Green’s Hill property. Land acquisition: 189 Worked with the Mayor and Planning Department in acquisition of the Hill Property. This property was needed to preserve Sally Milligan Park. Continued negotiation with other property owners in preserving open space. Inventory and Plans: Finalized the Action Plan 2002 and are preparing the plan for distribution. Trail Mapping: Continued development of trail maps. Public Participation: Conducted field walks and public events on Earth Day and Biodiversity Day. Conducted field walk to Obear Park with Ayers School children. Future Activities: The Committee is discussing how best to support the City Administration and Boards in preserving and managing open space. The Committee thanks you for your continuing support. For the Committee, David Gardner, Chairman Receive and Place on File Communications, Applications and Petitions: #363 Comm regarding potential use for Fire station on Bridge Street. Receive and Place on File #364 Petition of Keyspan Energy Delivery for installation of 1000’ of 4” Gas Main in Chipman Road Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts #365 Comm from MassDevelopment Finance Agency relative to financing at 2 Newbury Street Receive and Place on File #366 Comm from MassDevelopment Finance Agency relative to financing at 16-18 Hale Street Receive and Place on File #367 Comm from MassDevelopment Finance Agency relative to financing at 111 Dodge Street Receive and Place on File 190 #373 Request for sewer abatement A. J. Ricci Referred to Finance and Property Reports from Committees : #260 The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of request to declare fire stations a surplus have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Receive and Place on File 9-0 Vote Order read once and adopted #332 The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of order and Ordinance Article I, in General, Sec. 20-8 (e) Sticker program for CRTS and White goods as amended have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Submit the accompanying amend ordinance and recommend its adoption: In the Year Two Thousand and Two An Ordinance Amending an Ordinance entitled Article I, in General, Section 20-8 (e) Sticker program for CRTS and White Goods as amended: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Beverly as follows: That Part II, Chapter 20 of the Revised Ordinance of the City of Beverly is hereby amended as follows: ADD Section 20-8 (e) (e) The Director of Engineering may, subject to the approval of the Mayor and the City Council, establish such fees as the Commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of this section.” This ordinance to take effect as per charter provisions First Passage: October 21, 2002 Final Passage: November 4, 2002 Order read once and held for final passage according to charter provisions 9-0 And: Be it further ordered that the following fees are approved: For curbside disposal of devices containing cathode ray tubes $20.00 per device For curbside disposal of white goods NO charge per item 9-0 Vote Order read once and adopted #334 The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of approval of David S. Lynch Public Parks Trustees appropriations have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: 191 Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption Ordered: That the City Council approve the following expenditures of the David S. Lynch Parks Trustees: 1. Up to $200,000 for the reconstruction of the sea wall at Lynch Park 2. Up to $10,000 for new playground equipment at Cahill Park 9-0 Vote Order read once and adopted #339 The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Banners for Cabot and Rantoul Streets 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 request of the Planning department to hang banners on Cabot and Rantoul Streets. 9-0 Vote Order read once and adopted #360 The Committee on finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Fire Stations have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption Ordered That at the request of Chief Pierce of the Beverly Fire Dept., the two fire stations on Bridge Street and Essex Street be declared as surplus. 7-2 Murray, Costa Order read one and adopted #207 The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Communication re fencing at 95 Hale Street have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Receive and Place on File 9-0 Vote Order read once and adopted #328 The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of application for Petroleum Storage, Cummings Center, 181 Elliott Street have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Recommend the license be granted. 9-0 Vote Order read once and adopted #341 The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Application Second Hand Junk Dealers License, Kirsten’s, 265 Rantoul Street have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: 192 Recommend the License be Granted 9-0 Vote Order read once and adopted #354 The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of Application-Livery License-Billy Ray Hassell, 7 Sunset Drive have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Recommend the license be granted 9-0 Vote Order read once and adopted #333 The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of Appointment-David S. Lynch Public Parks Trustees of have considered Myrna Wilczek said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Recommend the council approve the appointment 9-0 Vote Order read once and Adopted #364 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: Ordered: That the City Council of the City of Beverly will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 4, 2002, at 7:55 PM in council chambers, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA relative to a petition of Keyspan Energy Delivery for the installation of approximately 1000’ of 4” gas main in Chipman Road. First Passage: Oct. 21, 2002 Final Passage: Nov. 4, 2002 9-0 Vote Order read once and adopted #200 The Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Communication re settlement with Linn Haddad have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit: Receive and Place on File 9-0 Vote Order read once and adopted Resolutions: Unfinished Business: #325 Ordinance MV & T No Parking Zone-Elliott Street #326 Ordinance MV & T Stop Sign-Beacon Street Motions and Orders: #368 By Councilor Morency: 193 : OrderedThat the Parks and Recreation Commission consider increasing the fees for the use of the Lynch Park Rose Garden for weddings. Referred to Finance and Property #369 By Councilor Morency: Ordered: That the Mayor and the Public Services Department explore the feasibility of placing trash cans on Rantoul Street. Referred to Public Service and Aid #370 By Councilor Morency: Ordered: That the City Engineer contact the MBTA about repairing the rubberized material at the Kittredge rail crossing. Referred to Public Service and Aid #371 By Councilor Costa: Ordered: That a crosswalk be installed across River St. @ the corner of Webber Ave & River St. to meet the codes associated with a school bus stops. Referred to Public Service and Aid #372 By Council Flaherty: Ordered: That the City of Beverly reorganize the Hurd Stadium Committee Referred to Public Service and Aid s Meeting adjourned: 8;40 PM Frances A. Macdonald, CMC City Clerk 194