2015-08-05Special Meeting
Beverly City Council 7:00 PM - Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Called to Order at 7:04 PM
ROII Call John P. Frates Jr., Scott D. Houseman (absent), 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: City Clerk D. Wesley Slate, Jr.
Acceptance of Minutes: none
#411 -A Call for a Special Meeting
Public Speakers: none
Public Hearings: none
Presentations, Awards and Memorials: none
Communications from His Honor the Mayor:
#411
August 5, 2015
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable City Council:
We write today in support of naming the park located at 52 Middlebury Lane, in the
Centerville section of Beverly (which has been commonly known as Longfellow Park), as
Pete's Park in honor of lifelong Beverly resident Pete Frates.
A star Beverly Little Leaguer and Youth Hockey player as well as a former Captain of
the Boston College baseball team and professional baseball player in Europe, Pete was
diagnosed with ALS in March of 2012, at the age of 27. Since his diagnosis, Pete has
enjoyed the strength and support of his family and wife, Julie. Together Pete and Julie,
as well as his whole family, have taken an active role in successfully raising awareness
and hundreds of millions of dollars for ALS research.
As neighbors to the park, Pete and his siblings grew up there playing basketball and
tennis. Today it is a place where Pete can watch his daughter and nieces play. Given
everything he has achieved in his athletic career and the important work he continues to
do today, naming the park after Pete will be a fitting tribute to him.
In honor of Pete and the outstanding work he has done for ALS research as well as for his
commitment to the Beverly community, I along with citizens of our city have signed onto
this letter, representing our collective support to name the park after Pete Frates.
Sincerely yours,
Mayor Michael P. Cahill and the Beverly Community
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#412
August 5, 2015
Honorable City Council
City Hall
Beverly, MA 01915
Dear Honorable Council:
I respectfully request that you approve an appropriation from the city's restricted bond
premium balance of $287,777 to support the rehabilitation of Building 45 at the Beverly
Municipal Airport. This project will allow proper abatement and rehabilitation of the
existing structure and provide acceptable office space to house the City's Criminal
Investigations Unit, Traffic Officer, Animal Control Officer and the Building Inspections
Department. Currently, these offices are housed in the Memorial Building which has an
expected demolition date of January 2016 according to the current middle school project
time line. We have spent considerable time weighing the City's relocation options and
believe this option provides the best long term solution for the many departments affected
by the relocation.
The City offered $10,248,000 in bonds this past April and as result, the City received a
favorable interest rate and a net premium of $792,937. We have been advised that this
premium is considered by law to be bond proceeds, $287,777 of which must be
appropriated by the City Council for a capital project to satisfy both the federal tax
exemption law and state finance law. Due to this uncommon occurrence of excess
premiums, we have set aside this amount in a restricted fund balance from which the
appropriation will draw. This appropriation request will require a public hearing prior to
Council action.
Please initiate action on this matter at your upcoming City Council meeting to schedule
the required public hearing. Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
Michael P Cahill
Mayor
Refer to Finance and Prom
Communications from other City Officers and Boards: none
Communications, Applications and Petitions:
#413
Communication from Vivienne Lowe re: Waiver of Ordinance - Alcohol in Public Buildings - Beverly Farms
Library - Artist's Reception - Thursday, 816115
Refer to Legal Affairs
#414
Application for a License to Peddle — Lawrence D. Kudlik — Food Cart
Refer to Legal Affairs
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#415
Application for a License to Peddle — Carolyn Pilanen - Kudlik — Food Cart
Refer to Legal Affairs
#416
Application for a License to Peddle — Erin Kudlik — Food Cart
Refer to Legal Affairs
#417
Application for a License to Peddle — Hailey Kudlik — Food Cart
Refer to Legal Affairs
#418
Application for a License to Peddle — Megan Kudlik — Food Cart
Refer to Legal Affairs
Reports from Committees:
#411
The Committee on Finance and Property /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred to matter of naming of the
park at 52 Middlebury Lane as "Pete's Park" have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying order and recommend its adoption:
Ordered: That the park at 52 Middlebury Lane be named "Pete's Park" in honor of Pete Frates #3 for his tireless
efforts in support of ALS research, on the recommendation of the Mayor, vote of the Parks and Recreation
Commission, and the support of many Beverly residents.
Order read once and adopted Vote 7 -0 with Councilor Frates recusing himself from the vote.
#412
The Committee on Finance and Property /Committee of the Whole to whom was referred to matter of request for
appropriation of $287,777.00 for Rehabilitation of Building 45 at Beverly Municipal Airport 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 Thursday, August
27, 2015 at 7:05 PM at City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Beverly, MA. third floor, City Council Chambers
relative to the appropriation of $287,777 to pay costs of rehabilitating building 4 45 at the
Beverly Municipal Airport
Order read once and adopted Vote 8 -0
#413
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of: Request for waiver of ordinance re: Alcohol in Public
Buildings for a reception at the Beverly Farms Library — Vivienne Lowe, 34 Chase Street #3 have considered said matter and
beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Submit the accompanying Order and recommend its adoption:
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ORDERED: That the City Council waive the Ordinance: "Alcohol in Public Buildings ", for an occasion at the Beverly
Farms Public Library on Thursday, August 6, 2015 from 4 to 8 PM to be held by Vivienne Lowe of 34 Chase Street #3,
Beverly, MA.
Order read once and adopted Vote 8 -0
#414
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of: Application for a Hawkers and Peddlers License —
Lawrence D. Kudlik — 2 Bartlett Street, Beverly, MA — Food Cart, have considered said matter and beg leave to report as
follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the License
Order read once and adopted Vote 8 -0
#415
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of: Application for a Hawkers and Peddlers License — Carolyn
L. Pilanen - Kudlik — 2 Bartlett Street, Beverly, MA — Food Cart, have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows,
to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the License
Order read once and adopted Vote 8 -0
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of: Application for a Hawkers and Peddlers License — Erin
Kudlik —178 Georgetown Road, Boxford, MA — Food Cart, have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to
wit:
Recommend the Council approve the License
Order read once and adopted Vote 8 -0
#417
The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of: Application for a Hawkers and Peddlers License — Hailey
Kudlik —178 Georgetown Road, Boxford, MA — Food Cart, have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to
wit:
Recommend the Council approve the License
Order read once and adopted Vote 8 -0
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The Committee on Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of: Application for a Hawkers and Peddlers License — Megan
Kudlik — 2 Bartlett Street, Beverly, MA — Food Cart, have considered said matter and beg leave to report as follows, to wit:
Recommend the Council approve the License
Order read once and adopted Vote 8 -0
Unfinished Business: none
Final Passage: none
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Motions and Orders: none
Meeting Adjourned 7:29 PM
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Attest: D. Wesley Slate, Jr.
City Clerk