2003-01-21Regular Meeting of Beverly City Council Jan. 21, 2003Regular Meeting of Beverly City Council Jan. 21, 2003
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 Coughlin
Appointments:
Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Meeting of January 6, 2003
Communications from His Honor the Mayor
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#33
January 17, 2003
Beverly City Council
City of Beverly
City Hall
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint, subject to your review and recommendation, the following persons to
serve as members of
the Harbor Management Authority:
Mr. Timothy Birner
61 Middlebury Lane His term will be effective until December 31, 2003.
Mr. Greg Ward
31 Highwood Road
Manchester By the Sea, MA 01944 His term will be effective until December 31, 2004
Please waive the residency requirement as to the appointment of Mr. Greg Ward. Mr.
Ward has operated Ward’s Florist and Greenhouse, at 53 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA for
over 25 years, and he possesses an extensive knowledge of Beverly’s waterfront and will
be a valuable member of this Authority.
Very truly yours,
Thomas M. Crean, Mayor
Referred to Public Service and Aid
#34
January 17, 2003
Beverly City Council
City of Beverly
City Hall
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation, the following persons
to serve as members of the
Airport Commission:
Peter Simpson
7 Thomas Road Term to expire on 12/31/2005
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Paul Lydon
46 Livingstone Ave. Term to expire on 12/31/2005
Very truly yours,
Thomas M. Crean, Mayor
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#35
January 17, 2003
Beverly City Council
City of Beverly
City Hall
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint, subject to your review and recommendation, the following persons to
serve as members of the
Golf & Tennis Commission:
Eileen Duff
39 Baker Ave.
(Designee from Conservation Commission) Term expires on January 31, 2006
Kevin Hobin
6 Gardner Street Term expires on January 31, 2006
Marianne Doane
18 Clifton Avenue Term expires on January 31, 2006
Very truly yours,
Thomas M. Crean, Mayor
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#36
January 21, 2002
Beverly City Council
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby request that your Honorable Council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached
Subordination Agreement for property located at 39 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA owned
by Mr. Michael Tierney.
Attached is a communication from William O’Hare, Community Development Manager,
concerning this request.
Very truly yours,
Peter H. Gilmore, Acting Mayor
Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts
#37
January 21, 2003
Beverly City Council
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, Ma 01915
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Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint, subject to your review and recommendation, Frank P. Salvo, 24
Riverview Avenue, Danvers, MA to serve as a Constable of Beverly for the express
purpose of serving Civil Process. His term will expire on January 30, 2006.
This application for appointment has been reviewed and approved by Police Chief John
Cassola.
Very truly yours,
Peter H.Gilmore, Acting Mayor
Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts
#38
January 21, 2003
Beverly City Council
City of Beverly
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby request that the rate charged for water consumption be increased to two
dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) for every hundred cubic feet and that the rate charged
for sewer use be decreased to three dollars and thirty-one cents ($3.31) for every
hundred cubic feet effective upon adoption.
Further, I hereby request that effective July l, 2003, the rate charged for water
consumption be increased to two dollars and ninety-eight cents ($2.98) for every
hundred cubic feet and that the rate charged for sewer use be increased to three
dollars and sixty-three cents ($3.63) for every hundred cubic feet.
These changes are necessary to support the utilities.
Mayor Crean welcomes the opportunity to present his five-year plan for the Water and
Sewer Funds. This plan has been developed to insure that the utilities operate with
positive year-end balances in order to adequately provide for the operating and capital
needs of our utilities; and most importantly, to protect the affordability of these vital
services for our ratepayers.
Please schedule a Public Hearing on this matter at your first convenience.
Very truly yours,
Peter H. Gilmore, Acting Mayor
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Communicationsfrom other City Officers and Boards
#39
Jan. 13, 2003
Honorable City Council
C/o Mrs. Frances MacDonald
City Hall
Beverly, MA. 01915
Dear Councilors,
The following police reserve officers have been appointed as permanent full time police
office for the City of Beverly as of Monday, January 13, 2003.
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Richard Russo
Michael Boccuzzi
Daniel Brown
Frank Wojick
Chief John A. Cassola
Receive and Place on File
#40
Jan. 13, 2003
City Council
City of Beverly
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Mayor Crean and Members of the Council:
On Thursday, January 7, 2003 the Beverly Parks and Recreation Commission voted to
approve a Pilot Program, which allows dogs into the city parks during the summer
months, and explore options of an off-leash area. The details of this program are
attached.
The Pilot Program is the product of the meetings of the Subcommittee of the Parks and
Recreation Commission and Beverly Animal Resources Coalition (BARC). The commission
would like to acknowledge the members of the Subcommittee:
Kevin Hobin – Co-Chair Bill Collins – Co-Chair
Patti Adams, Bruce Doig, Matt Bangert, Donna Furse, Bob Jerin, June VanKnowe, Joe
Paluzzi, Deb Davis, Gary Simpson.
The commission would also like to acknowledge the interest and input from members of
the community that were in attendance at the meeting.
Thank you for your interest in this matter.
Bruce Doig, Chairman
Beverly Parks and Recreation Commission
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Communications, Applications and Petitions:
#41
Comm. from MassDevelopment Finance Agency relative to property at 74 Cabot Street
and 15 Broadway
Receive and Place on File
#42
Comm from Town of Norton Board of Selectmen re Comprehensive Permit
Developments-Revisions to G. L. c.40B 20-23
Receive and Place on File
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#43
Application Class II MVDL-Hillers Auto Sales
Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts
#44
Application Class II MVDL-H & D Auto Sales
Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts
#45
Application Class II MVDL-Beverly Foreign Car Service, Inc.
Referred to Legal Affairs and Accounts
#46
Petition Mass Electric for manhole and duct system in Boyles, Foster, Thissell, Hale, West,
Oak Streets and Common Lane.
Referred to Public Service and Aid
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Reports from Committees
:
#11
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Loan Order
for rebuilding of Beverly High School 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 returned to Committee
#12
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Loan Order
for Beverly High School Schematic Design 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 returned to Committee
#16
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Comm. Re
Henderson Road Area Development 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
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#24
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of Mayor’s
Budget Plan have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted
#31
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of
Communication re estimate for BHS renovations have considered said matter and beg
leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption
Ordered: That the School Committee/Superintendent of Schools provide the City
Council with a comprehensive report providing cost estimates for the remainder of
repairs/alterations at the high school to be in compliance with the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges evaluation report of 2000.
7-2 Vote to return to Committee Murray, Martin Against
Order read once and adopted
#39
The Committee on Finance and Property to whom was referred the matter of
Water/Sewer Rates have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to
with:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption
Ordered: That the City Council hold a public hearing on Monday, February 3, 2003 at
PM in Council Chamber, 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA relative to the setting of
Water/Sewer rates as per the attached communication from Peter H. Gilmore, Acting
Mayor.
First Passage: January 21, 2003
Public Hearing: Feb. 3, 2003
Final Passage: Feb. 3, 2003
9-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#10
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Ordinance amendment-Airport Commission have considered said matter and beg leave
to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying ordinance and recommend its adoption
In the Year Two Thousand and Three
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled Article III, Commission, Sec 3-26
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Beverly as follows, to wit:
That Chapter 3, Section 26 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Beverly, 1989, be, and
the same is hereby amended as follows:
in paragraph(a) of said Sec. 3-26 “consisting of eleven (11) members and
DELETE:
Paragraph 2 (b) in its entirety
“consisting of nine (9) members, seven (7) members of whom shall be
ADD:
appointed subject to review and recommendation of the City Council, by the
Mayor of the City of Beverly and (2) of whom shall be residents of the Town of
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Danvers recommended by the Selectmen of the Town of Danvers; however, these
appointments of Danvers shall be made solely in the discretion of the Mayor and
City Council as provided for in the City Charter.
This ordinance to take effect upon passage according to City Charter.
First Passage: Jan. 21, 2003
Final Passage: Feb. 3, 2003
9-0 Vote
Order read once and held for final passage as per charter provisions
#13
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Ordinance Two Hour Parking Hale Street have considered said matter and beg leave to
report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying ordinance and recommend its adoption
In the year Two Thousand and Three
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled Motor Vehicles and Traffic re Two Hour
Parking
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Beverly as follows, to wit:
That Chapter 14, Section 126 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Beverly, 1989, be,
and the same is hereby amended as follows:
Hale Street, northwesterly side, from Everett Street to West Street
ADD:
This ordinance to take effect upon passage according to City Charter.
First Passage: January 21, 2003
Final Passage: February 3, 2003
9-0 Vote
Order read once and held for final passage as per charter provisions
#18
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Application for Class I MVDL-Thomas Ford 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
#19
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Application for Class II MVDL-Peoples Cars 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
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#21
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Application for Second Hand Junk Dealers License Rerun Boutique and Forman Wear
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
#23
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Application for Class II MVDL-Beverly Auto Top Upholstery 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
#36
The Committee on Legal Affairs and Accounts to whom was referred the matter of
Subordination Agreement, Michael Tierney, 39 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 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 Michael Tierney, 39 Cabot Street, as per the
attached communication from Community Development manager William O’Hare.
9-0 Vote
Order read once and adopted
#47 369-02
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of Trash Cans
on Rantoul 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
#48 407-02
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
communication relative to the Gurnard Site 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
#1
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
appointment to Open Space and Recreation Committee of Paul Knight have
considered 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
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#6
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission, Lisa McFadden, Kevin Hobin and
Lauren young have considered 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
#7
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
appointment to the Board of Health, Frank Carbone have considered 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
#8
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Beverly Public Library, John Young have
considered 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
#17
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of
Communication from Beverly Animal Resource Coalition 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
#46
The Committee on Public Service and Aid to whom was referred the matter of Petition of
Mass Electric for work in Beverly Farms area 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 will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 3, 2003, at 7:55
PM in Council Chamber, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA relative to a petition of Mass Electric
for the installation of Manhole and Duct system in Boyles, Foster, Thissell, Hale, West, Oak
Streets and Common Lane.
Order read once and adopted
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Unfinished Business:
Resolutions:
Eagle Scout-Aaron Shaw
Motions and Orders:
#50
By Councilor Morency
Ordered: That the Mayor, in conjunction with the P.I.L.O.T. Committee (payment in
lieu of taxes), convene a conference of as many of the non-profit entities in the city as
possible to , cajole, or pressure them into committing financial assistance to the City
beg
of Beverly in these difficult times.
Beg was removed 9-0 Vote
Recommend adoption of the amended order
#51
By Councilor Morency
Ordered: That the Mayor, the City Council, the Building Inspector and the Chairman of
the Building Commission be given a tour of the High School with a view toward
ascertaining the scope of repairs needed to maintain the building in such condition that
the academic mission is fulfilled and enhanced.
Referred to Public Service and Aid
#52
By Councilor Guanci:
Ordered: That the city Human Resource Director Tom L’Italien appear before the City
Council regarding the ongoing contract negotiations.
9-0 Vote
Recommend adoption of the order
#53
By Councilor Troubetaris:
Ordered: That Kathy Skrabut be reappointed as the Ward One representative as a
member of the Open Space Commission
9-0 Vote
Recommend approval of the appointment
Meeting adjourned: 10:10 PM Frances A. Macdonald, CMC
City Clerk
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