2014-09-15Regular Meeting
Beverly Meeting Minutes
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From: Kathy Connolly [kconnolly @beverlyma.gov]
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 1 :44 PM
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Subject: Sept. 15,2014, Special Meeting
Regular Meeting
Beverly City Council 7:00 PM September 15, 2014
Roll Call: Councilors: John P. Frates Jr., Scott D. Houseman, David J. Lang, James F. Latter, Donald G. Martin, Estelle
M. Rand, Matthew J. St.Hilaire, Jason C. Silva, Paul M. Guanci
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Councilor Frates
Acceptance of Minutes: Regular Meeting of Sept 2, 2014
Public Speakers and Hearings:
7:00 PM Tim Smith and Kevin Cotter re Wreaths Across America
7:20 PM Public Hearing National Grid /Verizon
Refer to Public Services
Presentations, Awards and Memorials:
Communications from His Honor the Mayor:
#216
September 15, 2014
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I am pleased to inform you that The City of Beverly, through our Civil Defense department has once again received an Emergency
Management Performance Grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $18,435.
With your approval, this grant will be used to plan a response exercise, purchase a portable command shelter along with technology and
communication equipment. Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44 section 53A requires both council and mayoral approval before any
grant or gifts to the city can be expended for their prescribed purpose.
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I hereby request the council approve this grant by taking action on this matter at your meeting on September 15, 2014. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Michael P. Cahill, Mayor
Communication read once and voted on floor 9 -0 Vote
#217
September 15, 2014
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint subject to your review and recommendation the following citizens to serve on the Economic and Community Development
council:
Ms. Julia Campbell, 90 Essex Street, Beverly
Mr. Thomas Grant, 868 Hale Street, Beverly
Mr. Richard Marino, 7 Ives Street, Beverly
Mr. Neiland Douglas, 125 New Balch Street,
Mr. Donat Fournier, 59 Cross Lane, Beverly
Mr. William Howard, 2 Sylvester Avenue, Beverly
Ms. Charlene St. Jean, 32 Jordan Street, Beverly
Sincerely,
Michael P. Cahill, Mayor
Refer to Legal Affairs
#218
September 15, 2014
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I hereby appoint subject to your review and recommendation Ms. Alison Avezzie Hanchett 14 Smith Street, Beverly to serve on the Cultural
Council.
Her term is to be effective until April 30, 2017.
Sincerely,
Michael P. Cahill, Mayor
Refer to Public Services
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Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
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hereby reappoint, subject to your review and recommendation, Mr. Alfred Mark DiFronzo, 1200 Salem Street, #132, Lynnfield, MA to
serve as Constable in the City of Beverly for the express purpose of serving Civil Process.
Attached is Mr. DiFronzo's application, which has been approved by Police Chief John LeLacheur.
Mr. DiFronzo's term will be effective from November 1, 2014 until October 31, 2017.
Sincerely,
Michael P. Cahill, Mayor
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Communications from other City Officers and Boards:
#220
Comm. re Beverly Public Library named as beneficiary of Susan M. Salt Trust
Communications, Applications and Petitions:
#221
Transmittal from EEA re Brimbal Ave. and Sohier road
Receive and Place on File
#222
Comm. DEP Waterways Regulation Program Jubilee Yacht Club
Receive and Place on File
Reports from Committees:
#211
The Committee on Finance and Property / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Land Court case #13 MISC 481034
Power v. City of Beverly have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
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Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption and recommend its adoption
Ordered: That the Committee on Finance and Property recommended that the City Proceed with Land Court Case #13 MISC 481034
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#220
The Committee on Finance and Property / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of acceptance of donation of
$120,000 from the Susan M Salt Trust 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 of Beverly accept the donation of $120,000 from the Susan m Salt Trust to establish a trust Fund for the benefit of
the Beverly public Library. The funds would be managed by the Commissioners of Trust Funds and any expenditures of said trust would
come upon the direction of the Board of library Trustees and adherence to the terms as outlined by the Susan M Salt Trust.
#177
The Committee on Legal Affairs / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Amendment to Ordinance Sec. 7.20 relative
to ECDC 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 fourteen
An ordinance amending an ordinance entitled Section 7.20 re Economic and community Development Council
Section 7.20 economic and Community Development Council
(a) Composition DELETE: thirteen (13)
ADD: seventeen (17)
(i) DELETE: and the Director of Community Development (or designee)
#182
The Committee on Legal Affairs /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of appointment as Constable of Chantal
Vanetzian of Watertown, 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
#189
The Committee on Legal Affairs / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Affordable Housing Units at 130 Cabot
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Street Inclusionary Housing 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 Mayor be authorized to sign the attached RA upon final approval as to content and form by the Beverly City Solicitor,
DHCD and 130 Cabot Street LLC relative to new development at 130 Cabot St.
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#191
The Committee on Legal Affairs / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Communication re De ja Vu Consignment
Shop have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Receive and Place on File / with notation to revisit in 2 Monhts prior to renewal
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#193
The Committee on Legal Affairs / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Loading Zone at 130 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 the City Council approve the request for Loading Zone at 130 Cabot Street
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#211
The Committee on Legal Affairs /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Land Court case #13 MISC 481034 Power
v. City of Beverly have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption and recommend its adoption
Ordered: That the Committee on Finance and Property recommended that the City Proceed with Land Court Case #13 MISC 481034
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#213
The Committee on Legal Affairs /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Entity Name Change Petro Storage
License 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 Entity Name Change for Hess Corp. transfer of ownership to Hess Retail Operations LLC for
Hess #21302, 295 Cabot Street and Hess #21303, 38 Enon Street
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#214
The Committee on Legal Affairs / Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of request to have Handicap Sign removed
from 8 Hopkins Ave. have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
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Receive and Place on file
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
#201
The Committee on Public Service / Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of appointment of Michael Miller to the
Cultural Council 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
#202
The Committee on Public Service / Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of appointment of Andrew Houle to the
Cultural Council 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
#203
The Committee on Public Service / Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of appointment of Caitlin Bodan to the
Cultural Council 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
#204
The Committee on Public Service / Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of appointment of Colleen Michaels to the
Cultural Council 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
#205
The Committee on Public Service / Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of appointment of David Long to the Cultural
Council 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 of At -Large member to
Open Space and Recreation Commission of David Long have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the re- appointment
Order read once and adopted 9 -0 Vote
Unfinished Business:
Motions and Orders:
Meeting Adjourned: 8:43 PM Attest: Kathleen P. Connolly, CMC
City Clerk
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