2007-12-17
Regular Meeting
Beverly City Council 7:00, PM December 17, 2007
Roll Call: Councilors Present: John Burke, William Coughlin, Timothy Flaherty ,Miranda Gooding,
Patricia Grimes, Kevin Hobin, Donald Martin, Maureen Troubetaris, Paul Guanci
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: led by City Clerk Frances Macdonald
Appointments:
Public Hearings and Presentations:
Acceptance of Minutes:
Regular Meeting of December 3, 2007
Communications from His Honor the Mayor:
Communications from Other City Officers and Boards:
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Communication from Fire Chief Richard Pierce relative to following promotions in Department:
From Captain to Acting Deputy Chief-Michael Acciavatti
From Lieutenant to Captain-Paul laBelle
From Firefighter to Lieutenant-Eric Fowler
Receive and Place on File
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December 14, 2007
The Honorable City Council
City Hall, 191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
RE: RECOMMENDATION ON REQUEST TO INSTAll A FOUR WAY STOP SIGN AT THE
INTERSECTION OF CARVER STREET AND LIVINGSTONE AVENUE
Dear Members of the Council:
At a meeting of the City's Parking and Traffic Commission held on December 13, 2007, members discussed
the above-referenced request with Police Traffic Sergeant/Safety Officer Joe Shairs. The request had been
submitted to Sgt. Shairs by Ward 1 Councilor Maureen Troubetaris
Following review of the proposal, members of the Commission voted unanimously to recommend that a four-
way stop sign not be installed at this intersection. Neither the volume of traffic on Carver Street nor delays at
the intersection warrant such a measure in the Commission's opinion.
Respectfully,
Tina P. Cassidy, Chairman
Refer to leqal Affairs
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December 14, 2007
The Honorable City Council
City Hall, 191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
RE: RECOMMENDATION ON REQUEST TO INSTAll "SLOW, CHilDREN" SIGNS ON BOTH ENDS
OF SOUTH TERRACE
Dear Members of the Council:
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At a meeting of the City's Parking and Traffic Commission held on December 13, 2007, members discussed
the above-referenced request with Police Traffic Sergeant/Safety Officer Joe Shairs. The request had been
submitted to Sgt. Shairs by Ward 1 Councilor Maureen Troubetaris on behalf of several residents.
South Terrace is a fairly narrow residential side street with a relatively-dense population in terms of housing
units. However, it does not serve as a through-way for traffic traveling to/from other neighborhoods but is
instead used almost exclusively by the residents who live along it.
Following the Commission's discussion, members voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that
the request be tabled for several months. In the meantime, the Police Department would conduct directed
patrols on the roadway aimed at stringent enforcement of traffic laws. The results and effectiveness of the
directed patrol efforts would be evaluated in the Spring, in conjunction with a revived discussion regarding
the need to install "Slow, Children" signs.
Respectfully,
Tina P. Cassidy, Chairman
Refer to Leqal Affairs
Communications, Applications and Petitions:
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Communication from Mass Dept. of revenue re Notification of Certification
Receive and Place on File
#276
Application-9 Taxi Licenses-The Seneca Group, Inc. d/b/a City Taxi of Beverly
Refer to Leqal Affairs
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Communication from Alexander and Femino relative to Rezoning of Assessor's Map 56, Lots 35 and 36
Receive and Place on File
Reports from Committees:
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of request for 4 way stop sign at Carver
and Livingstone have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on file
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of ordinance-Site Plan Review have
considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying ordinance and recommend its adoption
I n the year two thousand and seven
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled Site Plan Review
Be it ordained by the city council of the City of Beverly as follows, to wit;
Amend Section 29-29.C of the City of Beverly Zoning ordinance as follows:
A. Delete the first paragraph of subsection 29-29.C and replace it with the following:
"2. Procedure - Applicants shall submit to the Planning Board ten (10) copies of an
application for the site plan review and ten (10) sets of plans, size 24" x 36". The
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applicant shall also submit the (10) sets of plans, size 11" x 17". The applicant shall also
file one (1) copy of the site plan review application with the City Clerk.
B. Delete subsection 29-29.C2.b in its entirety and replace it with the following:
"b. A filing fee of $35 per 1,000 s.f. gross floor area (min. of $350, max of $5,000) for site
plan review; or $350 for a modification of site plan review; and"
C. Add new subsection 29-29.C.4 to include process for modifying an approved site plan as follows
"4. Modification to Approved Site Plan - Subsequent to a site plan granted by the Planning
Board pursuant to this section, minor modifications to the site plan my be made from time
to time in accordance with applicable City ordinances and regulations. The development
approved under such site plan shall otherwise be in accordance with the approved plans
and such conditions, as may be included, in the decision of the Planning Board. The
developer shall also submit a plan depicting such modification. Should the Planning
Board determine that such revisions are not minor, it shall order that an application for a
modification of site plan be filed and a public hearing be held in the same manner as set
forth in Section 29-29.C."
This ordinance to take effect as per charter provisions.
Ordinance read once and held for final passaqe as per Charter Provisions 9-0 Vote
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of communication from Planning re Order
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Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Application for taxi and livery licenses-D.
Soper 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 DENY the request of Dennis Soper NDARYD Transportation for additional
Taxi and Livery Licenses.
Order read once and Held in Committee 9-0 Vote Request of Councilor Burke
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Request for review of Class II MVDL,
586 Cabot St. have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
#251
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Home Rule Petition for 6 additional
liquor licenses have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Applications for 2008 Lodging House
Licenses have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
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Recommend the Licenses be Granted
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Applications for 2008 Amusement
Device Licenses have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Licenses be Granted
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Applications 2008 MVDL have
considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Licenses be Granted
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Applications Cab Express Taxi License
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the License be Granted
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of applications for renewal of Taxi Licenses
NDARYD Transportation have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption
Ordered: Ordered: That the City Council DENY the request of Dennis Soper NDARYD Transportation for
renewal of Taxi and Livery Licenses.
Order read once and returned to committee 9-0 Vote
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of application for nine Licenses, City Taxi
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Licenses be granted
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
#253
The Committee on Public Services to whom was referred the matter of Communication from City Planner
relative to Parking & Traffic Commission have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to
wit;
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
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The Committee on Public Services to whom was referred the matter of Reappointments to Beverly Harbor
Management Authority-Greg Ward, Paul Miedzionski and Donald Neuman have considered said matter and
beg leave to report as follows, to wit;
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Recommend the Council approve the appointments
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
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The Committee on Public Services to whom was referred the matter of Appointment-Beverly Harbor
Management Authority Rinus Oosthoek have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to
wit;
Recommend the council approve the appointment
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
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The Committee on Public Services to whom was referred the matter of Request for City to keep abreast of
construction at Rantoul and Roundy have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit;
Receive and Place on File
Order read once and adopted 9-0 Vote
Unfinished Business:
Resolutions:
Motions and Orders:
Suspend rules to hear from State Rep. Mary Grant
Meeting adjourned: 8:30 PM
Frances A. Macdonald, CMC
City Clerk
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