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regular Meeting of Beverly City Council Feb 19, 2002regular Meeting of Beverly City Council Feb 19, 2002
Roll Call
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Councilors present: Costa, Coughlin, Flaherty, martin, McGlynn,
Morency, Troubetaris, Guanci. Councilor Murray was absent
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
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Led by Councilor Martin
Appointments:
Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Meeting of Feb. 4, 2002
Communications from His Honor the Mayor
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#68
Feb. 11, 2002
Mrs. Frances Macdonald
City Clerk
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Mrs. Macdonald:
I hereby appoint Thomas Durkin, 19 Surry Lane, Peabody, MA 01960 to perform the
duties of Director of Municipal Finance for 30 days or until his permanent
appointment is approved by the Beverly City Council.
I certify that Mr. Durkin is qualified to perform the duties that will be required and
that I make this designation solely in the interests of the City of Beverly.
Very truly yours,
Thomas M. Crean, Mayor
Receive and Place on File
#69
February 19, 2002
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
Please amend my appointment of Debra Hurlburt as the Director of Planning and
Community Development to include that her term will be effective from February
25, 2002 through February 24, 2005.
Very truly yours,
Thomas M. Crean, Mayor
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#70
February 19, 2002
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby permanently appoint, subject to your review and recommendation, Mr.
Thomas J. Durkin, 19 Surrey Lane, Peabody, MA 01960, to serve as the Director of
Municipal Finance for the City of Beverly. His term will be effective March 28, 2002
through March 27, 2005.
Mr. Durkin’s salary has been set at $65,000 annually subject to a six-month review to
$70,000.
Very truly yours,
Thomas M. Crean, Mayor
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Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation, Mr. Neil B. Olson,
133 Valley Street, Beverly, MA 01915, to serve as a member of the Library Board of
Trustees.
His term will be effective until January 31, 2005.
Very truly yours,
Thomas M. Crean, Mayor
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#72
February 19, 2002
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I recommend for your consideration the attached proposed Amendment to an
existing lease for the rental of Hangar 1 and 3 to include Hangar 2. Also attached is
a memo from Airport Manager, Bob Mezzetti.
Very truly yours,
Thomas M. Crean, Mayor
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#73
February 19, 2002
Honorable City Council
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City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation, the following
citizens to serve as Constables in the City of Beverly for the express purpose of
serving Civil Process:
Richard Lombara Ms. Nancy H. Cicci
943 Hale Street 15 Kennedy Drive
Beverly, MA 01915 Beverly, MA 01915
Term – 3/1/02 – 2/28/05 Term – 3/1/02 – 2/28/05
Mr. James F. Danforth
P.O. Box 246
Wenham, MA 01984
Term – 3/1/02 – 2/28/05
Their letters of request for reappointment are enclosed. Each applicant has been
checked and approved by Police Chief John Cassola.
Very truly yours,
Thomas M. Crean, Mayor
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#74
February 19, 2002
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint, subject to your review and recommendation, Mr. Todd E. Balf, 189
Lothrop Street, Beverly, MA 01915, to serve as a member of the Library Board of
Trustees.
He will fill the expired term of Diane Costa who has asked not be reappointed. Mr.
Balf’s term will be effective until January 31, 2005.
Very truly yours,
Thomas M. Crean, Mayor
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#75
February 19, 2002
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint, subject to your review and recommendation, Mr. James MacNeil,
29 Foster Drive, Beverly, MA 01915, to serve as an at-large member to the Open
Space and Recreation Commission.
He will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Mr. Guido Lauranzano. Mr.
MacNeil’s term will be effective until August 31, 2002.
Very truly yours,
Thomas M. Crean, Mayor
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#76
February 19, 2002
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby request that your Honorable Council authorize the signing of the attached
Subordination Agreement for property owned by Lee and Susan Panzer at 460
Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915.
Attached is a communication from William O’Hare, Community Develop manager
concerning this request.
Very truly yours,
Peter H. Gilmore
Acting Mayor
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Communications from other City Officers and Boards
#77
Frances Macdonald
City Hall
Beverly, MA
Dear Ms. Macdonald:
Would you please inform the City Council that I would like to meet in Executive
Session on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 for the purpose of discussing threatened
litigation concerning the Cox Court/ Avenue Connector road.
Very truly yours,
Peter H. Gilmore, City Solicitor
Receive and Place on File
#29
Frances Macdonald, City Clerk
Beverly city hall
Beverly, MA
RE: City Council Order #29 regarding proposed Zoning Amendments from Cailin,
LLC and Cabot Beverly, LLC
Dear Ms. Macdonald
The Planning board voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that a
Joint Public hearing be held on the following proposed zoning amendments:
amendments to Section 29-33.D.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City
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of Beverly by adding the words “or IR District” after the words
“Residential Districts”; and
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amendments to Section 29-23.D.2.c of the Zoning Ordinance of the
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City of Beverly by adding thereto the following; “in any Residential
District and 40 feet in any IR District”.
The public hearings must b held within 65 days or by March 22, 2002, in accordance
with State Law.
Respectfully,
Richard Dinkin, Chairperson
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#78
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA
RE Conveyance of Easements for the Planters Subdivision and Thackery Way
Dear Members of the Council:
The Planning Board recommends acceptance of the attached easements for the
above-referenced projects which have been reviewed and approved by the City
Solicitor and City Engineer.
The Planters Subdivision roads and Thackery Way were accepted by the City
Council as city streets in January, 2000.
Very truly yours,
Debra Hurlburt
Planning Director
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#79
City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA
Dear Honorable Council:
On January 4, 1999 the City Council adopted Order #24, providing for the taking of
certain property belonging to Richard Maestranzi and others in connection with the
capping of the landfill. Notice of the taking, which is required to be recorded in the
Registry of Deeds within 30 days of the vote, was not recorded until December 19,
2001.
The recorded Notice is itself deficient in the number of respects, including
misidentification of the parcels taken and references to a plan different than the
Plan that was actually recorded with the Notice.
To correct these errors I request that the City Council make a “confirmatory taking”
of the property and record that “confirmatory taking” within the required 30 days. I
have attached a proposed order for your consideration and I will be happy to
answer any questions that you have.
Very truly yours,
Peter H. Gilmore, City Solicitor
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Councilor Paul M. Guanci
City Hall
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Beverly, MA
Dear Councilor Guanci:
On behalf of the Open Space and Recreation Committee, I have enclosed a
cop0y of the committee’s draft Action Plan – 2002 for your review and comment.
On March 5 at 7PM in the Public Library, the Committee will be conducting an
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informational meeting of the Mayor, council and several city boards and
commission concerned with open space issues. At that meeting we will be
interested in your comments and ideas to further enhance open space and
recreational objectives in the City.
Later on March 21, again at the library, we plan a public hearing to present the
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plan and to recruit volunteers for our admittedly ambitious program.
I plan to give you a call in the near future to arrange to meet with you personally, to
review the draft.
Please feel free to give me a call with any questions. 917-5199.
Sincerely,
David F. Gardner, Chairman
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Communications, Applications and Petitions
#81
Application for Petroleum Storage License City of Beverly by Johnson Golf
Management at Beverly Golf and Tennis Club.
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#82
Request by North Shore Cancer Walk to hang banner over Cabot Street
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#83
Request by American Red Cross to hang Banner across Cabot Street
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#84
North Shore Regional Vocational School District Annual Report
Receive and Place on File
#85
North Shore Regional Vocational School District Annual Report (Short Form)
Receive and Place on File
#86
Petition Verizon for underground conduit on Essex Street and Old Essex St.
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#87
Invitation to march in Beverly Little League Parade, May 5, 2002
Receive and Place on File
#88
Comm relative to rates and fees Beverly golf and Tennis Club
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#89
Comm re Fencing at Pershing Avenue
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Reports from Committees:
#48
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of
Supplemental Appropriation request 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 hold a Public Hearing on
Monday, March 4, 2002 at 7:45 PM relative to the Mayor’s request for an
appropriation of $2,500 from “Consultant” to fund increase in Line Item
Administrative Aide in Executive Department Budget
Said sum of money to be expended under the direction of the Mayor.
First Passage: Feb. 19, 2002
Public Hearing: March 4, 2002
Final Passage: March 4, 2002
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#29
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
amendment to Zoning Ordinance 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 and the Planning Board hold a Joint Public Hearing
on Monday March 18, 2002 at 7:15 PM in city council Chambers, third floor, City Hall
relative to a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would amend
Section 29-33.D1 by adding the words “or IR District” after the words “Residential
District”; and Section 29-23.D.2.c by adding thereto the following: “in any Residential
District and 40 feet in any IR District”.. The text of the proposed amendment is on file
in the Beverly Planning Department and is available for public review.
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
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#50
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Subordination Agreement Desolina Ward, 5 Union Street 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 Ward, 5 Union Street as per the
attached communication from Community Development manager William
O’Hare.
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#51
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was revered the matter of
Easement-Mass Electric for North Beverly School have considered said matter and
beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying ordinance and recommend its adoption
Ordered: That the City Council approve the granting of the enclosed Electric
Easement from Massachusetts Electric for an underground system relative to the
North Beverly School at 50 Putnam St..
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#54
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
appointment-City Solicitor- Peter H. Gilmore have considered said matter and beg
leave to report as follows, to wit
Recommend the Council approve the appointment
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#55
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was revered the matter of
Appointment-Director of Planning and Community Development Debra Hurlburt
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the Appointment
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#59
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Appointment-Commission on Disabilities Joan Rogers have considered said matter
and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the Appointment
8-0 Vote
Order Read once and adopted
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#60
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Easement-Berrywood Lane (Public Turn-around) 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 accept the attached Donation of Easement for
public turn-around purposes from John & Ann Horrigan, 33 Berrywood Lane as per
the condition of approval for the Berrywood Subdivision Plan.
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#62
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Application Petroleum License-Volta Oil Co. Route 128 North have considered said
matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the License be Granted
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#66
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Council appointment as liaison to Beverly golf and Tennis-Roger Morency have
considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the Appointment
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#73
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Appointment-Constables, Lombara, Danforth and Cicci have considered said
matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the Appointment
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#76
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Subordination Agreement Panzer, 460 Cabot Street 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 Panzer, 460 Cabot Street as per the
attached communication from Community Development manager William
O’Hare.
8-0 vote
Order read once and adopted
#52
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Reappointment-Open Space Committee, Charles Raymond and David Gardner
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
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Recommend the Council approve the Appointments
8-0
Order read once and adopted
#56
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Appointment-Beverly Harbor Management Authority – Robert Badessa have
considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the Appointment
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#57
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Reappointment-Beverly Harbor Management Authority John Frates and Charles
Raymond have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the Appointment
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#58
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Reappointment-Parks and Recreation Commission David Gardner have
considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the appointment
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#86
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Petition of Verizon for underground conduit on Essex and Old Essex 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 of the City of Beverly will hold a public hearing on
Monday March 4, 2002 at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly,
MA relative to a petition of Verizon for placement of an underground conduit on
Essex Street and Old Essex Street.
8-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
Resolutions:
Unfinished Business:
Motions and Orders:
#90
By Councilors Flaherty and McGlynn:
Ordered: That the Mayor and the Board of Assessors come before the Council
Legal Affairs and Accounts Committee to discuss the recent assessments in Beverly
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#91
By Councilor Guanci:
Ordered: While I would not recommend any Councilor to serve as a visiting
member of any Mayoral appointment, board or commission, I do welcome any
communications from Councilors attending commission or board meetings as
observers. Councilor Roger Morency has asked to serve as City Council
informational representative to the Beverly Golf and Tennis Commission. He will not
be at any time a voting member of the commission, but if he chooses to submit
written reports to the Council about the commission’s activities, I expect the entire
Council will appreciate his efforts.
8-0 Vote
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#92
By Councilor Guanci:
Ordered: After discussing their interests in the harbor Management Authority, I
would ask that Ward 6 Councilor, John Murray and Ward I Councilor Maureen
Troubetaris continue to serve as the City council appointments to this committee.
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#93
By Councilor Coughlin:
Ordered: That the City begin installing commercial water meters as soon as possible
to maximize city revenues from accurate water billings
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#94
By Councilors Morency and Costa:
Ordered: That the City Council with the approval of the Mayor, ask the Beverly
Historical Society to conduct an inventory of the historical artifacts of the city and
catalogue them. Also, where appropriate, to have those of significant value
appraised with fund appropriated by the Mayor
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Meeting adjourned: 9:07 PM Frances A. Macdonald, CMC
City Clerk
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