Sunday, April 22, 2007

Calendar of the Board of Aldermen, 4/23/07

(FYI: 6PM-JOINT CONVENTION)
(Presentation to Sean Cronk)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2007, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1.
A0165-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as PresidentSubject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby re-appoint Chief Vincent Caruso and seventeen other named Everett Auxiliary Police Members as Special Police Officers for the City of Everett for a term of one-year, without pay, expiring May 8, 2008.

2.
A0166-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as PresidentTo accept the donation of $714.00 from the Century Bank to the Office of Human Services to be deposited into the Office of Human Services Literacy Program Account.

3.
A0167-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as PresidentSubject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby appoint Bernard Evens to serve as a Member of the Disability Commission to fill a term expiring in February 2010.

4.
A0168-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as PresidentTo accept the donation of $100.00 from the Vietnam Veterans Association & Iron Workers Local 7 to the Department of Veterans Services.

5.
A0169-07 Order/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as PresidentTo accept the amount of $15.00 from an anonymous donor to the Mayor's Office of Human Services Emergency Services Account to help support the Christmas Program.

PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
6.
C0100-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as PresidentTo accept the donation of $100.00 from Anthony and Ada Toto to the Office of Human Services Senior Medical Transportation Program. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

7.
C0101-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as PresidentTo transfer the amount of $55,000.00 from the Fire Department Salaries Account to the Fire Department Replacement Fire Fighting Supplies & Equipment Account for a vehicle replacement of $30,000.00 and an extrication tool for $25,000.00.(Passed sent up for concurrence)

8.
C0076-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as PresidentTo adjust compensation for the following Administrative Officers effective July 1, 2007: City Auditor minimum $74,819.51, maximum $85,856.04; City Solicitor minimum $70,249.12 maximum $80,613.57; and City Treasurer minimum $65,888.68 maximum $75,696.58; with favorable Administrative Affairs Committee recommendation. (Amended by adding "no more than 3% increase".) (Ordained as amended, sent up for ordainment)

9.
C0005-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Michael ManganAdministrative Affairs Committee Report on compensation for the School Committee with favorable recommendation to amend the annual salary to $5,500.00 starting January 2008, no retroactive pay, no health benefits, and to be part of the pension plan. (Ordained, as amended, sent up for ordainment)

10.
C0049-07 Ordinance/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as PresidentAdministrative Affairs Committee Report on Ordinance that in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2, Section 2-102, "Compensation" of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, the salary of the Clerk of Committees shall be $27,000.00 annually, effective July 1, 2007, with favorable recommendation.(Ordained sent up for ordainment)

11.
C0398-06 Ordinance/s/Councilor Joseph F. HickeyThat there will be no transport of any waste deemed to be hazardous through the City of Everett; with a Rules & Ordinances Committee recommendation for favorable action on the amended Ordinance 18-184 "Transportation of Waste Matter, Sewage". (Ordained as amended, sent up for ordainment)

12.
A0607-06 Ordinance/s/Alderman Carlo DeMaria; Alderman L. Charles DiPerri and Councilor Leo McKinnonTo amend Chapter 13A to include a new section 13A-88 to provide for the eviction and relocation of tenants of illegal dwellings; with a recommendation for favorable action on the attached Ordinance 13A-88 "Illegal Lodging and Illegal Lodging Houses in Dwellings" as amended. (Enrolled, as amended, in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)

13.
A0606-06 Ordinance/s/Alderman Joseph McGonagleThat Chapter 13A is hereby amended by inserting Article X Regulating Public Nuisances; Section 13A-61.0 to 13A-100.0.(Enrolled in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)

14.
A0071-07a Ordinance/s/Alderman Frank NuzzoAn ordinance limiting the number of Auto Repair Shop licenses granted in the City of Everett to no more than 50. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)


15.
C0096-07 Resolution/s/Councilor Wayne A. MatewskyThat the City Clerk investigate possibility of beauty salon/barber shop being located at the car dealership on Chelsea Street, at the corner of Chelsea Street and Chelsea Place due to neighborhood concerns that there is a new business there. (Referred to Board of Aldermen, City Clerk, Building Department, State Licensing Board and Code Enforcement Task Force 4/17)

16.
C0097-07 Resolution/s/Councilor James A. KeaneWhereas the Everett Common Council voted unanimously to support a change in the Charter of the City of Everett which would prohibit candidates from seeking more than one municipal office; and Whereas said change will not be considered by the State Legislature in time for this election cycle; Therefore, Be itResolved: that the members of the Everett Common Council pledge to honor the spirit of that order and not seek multiple offices in the 2007 elections, and Be it Further Resolved that the Members of the Common Council urge all candidates for office in the City of Everett to do the same.

17.
C0107-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as PresidentTo transfer the amount of $48,000.00 from the Code Enforcement Salaries Account to the Veterans Department-Veteran Benefits Allowance Account to meet end of FY '07 Veteran Services. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

PETITIONS AND LICENSES
18.
A0161-07 PetitionPetition for Open Air parking License for Paul's Towing Inc. at 3 Buell Street.

19.
A0162-07 PetitionPetition for Lord's Day License from La Hispano Americana Inc D/B/A Carnaval Latino Restaurant at 700-A Broadway.


COMMUNICATIONS
20.
A0125-07 CommunicationCommunication from Rep. Stephen Smith in response to Resolution offered by Alderman Joseph McGonagle, as President, in support of restoring the 40% cut in the FY '08 Commonwealth Sewer Rate Relief Fund.


COMMITTEE REPORTS
21.
A0119-07 Committee ReportFinance Committee Report on Order from His Honor The Mayor-To appropriate the sum of $45,000.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the Veterans Department-Veterans Benefits Allowance Account to meet projections for end of the Fiscal Year 2007 service to our veterans, with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.

22.
A0120-07 Committee ReportFinance Committee Report on Order from His Honor The Mayor-To appropriate the amount of $30,000.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the Facilities Maintenance Telephone Account as there have been unexpected increases in phone usage; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.

23.
A0121-07 Committee ReportFinance Committee Report from His Honor The Mayor-To appropriate the amount of $10,000.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the Facilities Maintenance Overtime Account, as there have been unexpected increases in off-hour custodial City Hall demands; with a recommendation to refer back to sponsor.

24.
C0075-07 Committee ReportFinance Committee Report on Order from His Honor The Mayor-To appropriate the amount of $488,049.20 from the Budgetary Fund Balance to the City Treasurer/Collector Department Short Term Interest Account to pay for the interest due on Bond Notes. (Passed in the Common Council 3/19/07, sent up for concurrence); with a recommendation for favorable action.

25.
A0133-07 Committee ReportLicense Committee Report on Petition for Lodging House License from Andrew T. Philbin D/B/A THE MARLBORO at 51 Chelsea Street; with recommendation for favorable action.

26.
A0134-07 Committee ReportLicense Committee Report on Petition for Lodging House License from Andrew T. Philbin D/B/A THE NEWPORT at 59 Chelsea Street; with recommendation for favorable action.

27.
A0135-07 Committee ReportLicense Committee Report on Petition for Lodging House License from Andrew T. Philbin D/B/A THE GLENDALE at 322-324 Ferry Street; with recommendation for favorable action.

28.
A0150-07 Committee ReportLicense Committee Report on Lodging House License for the Prescott House, 36 Church Street; with a recommendation for favorable action pending the approval of required departments.

29.
A0127-07 Committee ReportRules & Ordinances Committee Report on Resolution offered by Alderman Jason Marcus relative to the disrepair or improper display of the American Flag.

30.
A0124-07 Committee ReportRules & Ordinance Committee Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Jason Marcus to amend the time that trash can be put out by on the day before scheduled collection from "sunset" to "5:00 p.m.", at the request of elderly residents in the community.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
31.
A0126-07 Resolution/s/Aldermen Robert J. Van CampenThat the City of Everett denounce the recent decision of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs concerning the proposed materials handling facility for the Boston Water & Sewer Commission. (Referred to Mayor's Office for response back to Board of Aldermen April 23rd meeting)

32.
A0087-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van CampenIn the interest of protecting the children of Massachusetts from sexual predators, that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting through its State Legislature, take the necessary steps to enact Jessica's Law.

33.
A0110-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van CampenThat the City Auditor appear this meeting to discuss the recent performance of the City's pension system.

34.
A0129-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Stephen Smith and Councilor James A. KeaneTo present a power point presentation showing glaring need of a teen resource center and the desired benefit it can have on the community. Supported and presented by the Suffolk University Juvenile Justice Center and Police Chief Steven Mazzie.


NEW BUSINESS
35.
A0159-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason MarcusThat the Budget Director, Janice Vetrano, appear this meeting relative to the amount of money transferred to date compared to last year at this time, and the year before; also how much was appropriated so far this year and last year at this time, as well as, the year before.

36.
A0160-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason MarcusThat the Police make sure they tag the top of Garland Street on trash day during rain, sleet or snow, as well as, announce that they are tagging so people move their cars so that they can clean the street.


Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline McCorry
Administrative Assistant
Everett City Council Office
Council@ci.everett.ma.us

SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES TO NOTE:

4/25 6PM (FYI) TRAFFIC COMMISSION-KEVERIAN ROOM
4/30 6PM JOINT CONVENTION
5/7 7PM COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
5/14 7PM NEXT BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
5/15 6PM COMMITTEE ON BILLS & ACCOUNTS MEETING
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