2011-12-19Special Meeting
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Beverly Meeting Minutes
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Subject: 12/19/2011 Meeting
Regular Meeting
Beverly City Council 7:00 PM December 19, 2011
Rolf Call: Councilors Present: Judith A. Cronin, Kevin Hobin, James F. Latter, D. Wesley Slate, Jr., Michael P. Cahill,
Paul M. Guanci, Donald Martin, Patricia Grimes, Maureen Troubetaris
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Councilor Grimes
Public Speakers:
Mayor to speak
Public Hearings:
Communications from His Honor the Mayor:
#220
December 5, 2011
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
There has long been a desire to have a "point of sale" system in the cafeterias of our schools.
Such a system would eliminate the stigma attached to students eligible for free or reduced cost
lunches having to declare their status at the cash register.
As the attached memo from Purchasing Agent David Gelineau explains, we are now able to
complete this system at a reasonable price of $5,412.50 with annual support costs of $3,037 for
years two through five. The hardware required to operate the system was previously purchased
from the State Bid List.
I request that your Honorable Council grant permission to enter into a five -year agreement as
further outlined in the attached. Your favorable vote this evening will make possible the
installation of the entire system over the holiday period in time for school reopening in January.
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Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor
Refer to Legal Affairs
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December 5, 2011
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
The City of Beverly desires to submit a non - binding Statement of Interest (SOI) to the Massachusetts
School Building Authority in order to get the process of defining, designing, financing and constructing
a new middle school started.
Part of that process requires that the City Council grant permission to submit the SOI by majority vote of
the Council. Attached is the form of the vote required. You will note that the School Committee
unanimously voted by roll call to submit the SOI at its regular monthly meeting on December 14 th .
I have worked on this subject extensively on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools and would gladly
make every effort to answer any questions you may have. In order for the process to progress, it is
important that you vote this evening. I suggest a roll call vote on this non - binding initiative.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor
Refer to Finance & Property
#222
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint, subject to your review and recommendation the following persons to serve as members
of the Conservation Commission effective immediately.
Anne K. Grant
Robert N. Buchsbaum
868 Hale Street June 30, 2012
12 Bertram Street June 30, 2013
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Ms. Grant will complete the term of Dr. Mayo Johnson who recently resigned and Mr. Buchsbaum will
complete the term of Ms. Mary Reilly who recently stepped down.
Ms. Grant's and Mr. Buchsbaum's terms will be as noted above.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor
Refer to Legal Affairs
#223
December 5, 2011
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint, subject to your review and recommendation the following Ms. Karen Bebergal, 17
Friend Court, Wenham to serve as a member of the Design Review Board.
Ms. Bebergal is a floral designer with Barter Brothers Flowers and Gifts. She will fill the currently
vacant position for a downtown business owner on the Board and has extensive design experience.
Because of Ms. Bebergal's long -term relationship with the downtown Beverly business community, I
hereby request your Honorable Council to waive the residency requirement.
Ms. Beberal's term to be effective until December 1, 2014.
William F. Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor
Refer to Legal Affairs
#224
December 5, 2011
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation the following persons to serve as
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members of the Beverly Harbor Management Authority.
Rinus Oosthoek
Paul Miedzionoski
Sylvan Menezes
185 Hale Street
7 Beatrice Road
14 Princeton Avenue
Their terms to be effective until the date as noted above.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor
Refer to Publi Services
#225
December 5, 2011
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
December 31, 2012
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
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I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation the following persons to serve as
Commissioner of Trust Funds:.
Lawrence M. Smith
Ellen Dunn
William Howard
85 Grover Street
79 Baker Avenue
2 Sylvester Avenue
December 31, 2012
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
Their terms to be effective until the date as noted above.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor
Refer to Finance & Property
#213
December 5, 2011
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
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Dear Honorable Council:
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I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation the following to serve as members of the
Parks and Recreation Committee:
Mark Casey 16 Chapman Street, Beverly
Michael Ralbovsky 10 Eleanor Avenue, Beverly
Their terms to be effective from December 31, 2011 until December 31, 2014.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor
Refer to Public Services
#214
December 5, 2011
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation the following to serve as members of the
Planning Board:
Ellen Flannery 30 Conant Street, Beverly
Charles Harris 9 Ober Street, Beverly
Their terms to be effective from December 31, 2011 until December 31, 2014.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor
Refer to Legal Affairs
#215
December 5, 2011
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
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Dear Honorable Council:
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I present for your review and hopefully your approval of an easement obtained through the work of the
Open Space and Recreation Committee. The matter is ably discussed in the attached letter from Amy
Maxner our Environmental Planner.
Your prompt consideration will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
William F. Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor
Refer to Legal Affairs
Communications from other City Offices:
#194 -A
Communication from Parking &Traffic Commission re Order # 194 Stop Sign @Birch Woods /Spruce Run
Refer to Legal Affairs
#195 -A
Communication from Parking &Traffic Commission re Order # 195 Stop Sign @Driscoll Ln. /Kennel Hill Dr.
Refer to Legal Affairs
#226
Communication from Salem /Beverly Water Supply Board re: Volume of water supplied to Salem & Beverly
Receive and Place on File
#227
Communication — Planning Director Tina Cassidy re: Mortgage Subordination request for property at 22 School St.,
John & Leeann Moody
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Communications, Applications and Petitions:
# 228
Communication -Town of Erving -FYI re: House Bill 00200
Receive and Place on File
#229
Communication from PERAC re:(FY 2013 Appropriation - $8
Refer to Finance and Property
#230
Application -Used Car MVDL License (Legendary Motors)
Refer to Legal Affairs
#231
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Communication relative to change of address for (Bruno 's Antiques &Jewelry) formally 202
Rantoul St.- relocating to 1 -3 Front St.
Refer to Legal Affairs
Reports from Committees:
# 219
The Committee on Finance &Property /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Powers &
Sullivan Report on Examination of Basic Financial Statements (Management Letter) have considered said matter
and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the report
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
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# 221
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The Committee on Finance & Property /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Submission of
non - binding Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority re: New Middle School have
considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its Adoption:
Ordered: That having convened in an open meeting on December 19, 2011 the City Council of the City of
Beverly, in accordance with its charter, by -laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the
Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest
Form dated October 11, 2011 for the Briscoe Middle School located at 7 Sohier Rd. which describes
and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which Beverly may be
invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future - Priority (7)
Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs
consistent with state and approved local requirements." The obsolescence of the building is
indicated, in part, by antiquated, unreliable and inefficient HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems
and a lack of space preventing optimal educational programming; and hereby further specifically
acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School
Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance of the approval of an application, the
awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building
Authority, or commits the City to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School
Building Authority
ROLL CALL VOTE - All Councilors voting in the affirmative
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
# 225
The Committee on Finance & Property /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of
Reappointments — Commissioner of Trust Funds
Lawrence M. Smith
Ellen Dunn
William Howard
85 Grover Street
79 Baker Avenue
2 Sylvester Avenue
December 31, 2012
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
Have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the reappointments
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
# 129
The Committee on Legal Affairs /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Order: Councilor
Slate — request for Parking & Traffic Commission analysis of parking & traffic requirements expected in area of
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new MBTA Parking Garage on Rantoul Street 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
#194
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Order: Councilor Guanci request for Stop
Sign @Birch Woods/Spruce Run have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the order
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#194 -A
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Recommendation from Parking &Traffic
Commission re: Order #194 request for Stop Sign @ Birch Woods/Spruce Run 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
#195
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Order: Councilor Guanci - request for Stop
Sign @ Driscoll Ln. /Kennel Hill Dr. have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the order
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#195 -A
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Recommendation from Parking & Traffic
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Commission re: Order #195 request for Stop Sign @ DriSC011 Ln. /Kennel Hill Dr 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
#207
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Appointment of the Danvers Representative
to the Airport Commission George "Joe" Dawe 10 Orrantia Circle, Danvers, MA 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
#209
The Committee on Legal Affairs /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Reappointment of Constable - Alfred
DiFronzo 1200 Salem St. #132 Lynnfield, MA. - 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
#210
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Reappointments to the Beverly Airport Commission
Paul Vitale 3 College Lane, Beverly
Anthony S. Dettore 15 Stone Street, Unit L
Ralph Forgione 30 Conant Street, #2B
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend that the Council approve the reappointments
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
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#214
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Reappointments to the Planning Board:
Ellen Flannery 30 Conant Street, Beverly
Charles Harris 9 Ober Street, Beverly
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend that the Council approve the reappointments
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend that the Council approve the reappointments
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#215
The Committee on Legal Affairs / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of
Communication from Conservation Commission re: Donation of Easement off Tall Tree Drive 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 Conservation Commission to accept the
enclosed access easement for property off Tall Tree Drive: Donation made by the property owners
Galen & Patricia Ho
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#218
The Committee on Legal Affairs / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of
Communication from DEP — Chapt 91 Amendment to License #8526 Cummings Ctr. 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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#220
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The Committee on Legal Affairs /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Request
to enter into a five year contract (point of sale) System for use in Beverly School Cafeterias 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 Five year contract
for (point of sale) System for use in the Beverly Schools.
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#222
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Appointments to the Conservation Commission:
Anne K. Grant 868 Hale Street June 30, 2012
Robert N. Buchsbaum 12 Bertram Street June 30, 2013
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend that the Council approve the Appointments
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#222
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Appointment and waiver of
residency requirement to the Design Review Board: Ms. Karen Bebergal, 17 Friend Court, Wenham -
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend that the Council approve the Appointment
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#227
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of request for Subordination of
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Mortgage for John & Leann Moody of 22 School St. 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 John & Leann Moody of 22 School St.as per attached communication
from Tina Cassidy.
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#230
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Application for Class II Used Car MVDL License for
Legendary Motors 443 Rantoul St. (Thomas C. Mannetta, Jr.) have considered said matter and beg leave to report
as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the License
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#231
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of request for change of address for Bruno's Antiques
& Jewelry (formally of 202 Rantoul St.) relocating to 1 -3 Front Street have considered said matter and beg leave to
report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the License
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
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The Committee on Public Services / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of
Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities Richard A. Silva, 245 Elliott St. 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 / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of
Reappointment to the Beverly Harbor Management Authority - Donald Neuman, 26 Washington St.
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the reappointment
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#212
The Committee on Public Services / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of
reappointment to the Board of Health - Frank S. Carbone, MD 550 Cabot St. have considered said
matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the reappointment
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#213
The Committee on Public Services / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of
reappointments to the Park & Recreation Committee
Mark Casey 16 Chapman Street, Beverly
Michael Ralbovsky 10 Eleanor Avenue, Beverly
Their terms to be effective from December 31, 2011 until December 31, 2014.
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the reappointments
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#224
The Committee on Public Services / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of
reappointments to the Beverly Harbor Management Authority
Rinus Oosthoek 185 Hale Street December 31, 2012
Paul Miedzionoski 7 Beatrice Road December 31, 2013
Sylvan Menezes 14 Princeton Avenue December 31, 2014
have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the reappointments
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Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
Unfinished Business:
Motions and Orders:
Meeting adjourned: 8:40PM Attest: Kathleen P. Connolly, CMC
City Clerk
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