Friday, April 06, 2007

Calendar of the Board of Aldermen, 4/9/07

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, 7:00 PM, PETER J. MCCARREN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, EVERETT, MA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
A0128-07 To all parties interest in the Petition from National Grid for the installation of 2-4" concrete-encased conduit ducts near Broadway from existing manhole 255 to existing Pole #3159 on Henry Street.

PAPERS FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
2.
C0089-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as PresidentAppropriating $434,000.00 from Budgetary Fund Balance to the Everett School Department Personnel Account to offset the cost of both the City's full-day kindergarten and re-establishment of the Pre-School Program for three and four year olds. (Passed sent up for concurrence, reconsideration failed)

3.
C0090-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as PresidentThat the amount of $42,000.00 be transferred from Code Enforcement Division-Salaries Account to the Parking Clerk-Salaries Account to staff the night time parking sticker program. (Passed sent up for concurrence, reconsideration failed)

4.
C0091-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as PresidentThat the amount of $2,000.00 is hereby transferred from the Code Enforcement Task Force Division-Salaries Account to the Parking Clerk-Clothing Allowance Account for night time staff attire for parking sticker program. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

5.
C0092-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as PresidentThat the transfer of $23,000.00 is hereby allowed from Budget Office to Purchasing Department for an additional clerical person due to the Office being extremely labor intensive, reporting to have increased requisitions from approximately 4000 annually to 100,000. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

6.
A0018-07 Ordinance/s/Aldermen Joseph McGonagle and L. Charles DiPerriTo amend the Riverfront Overlay District to extend from Route 99 along Mystic-Malden Rivers to the Malden line. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent up for ordainment)

7.
C0317-06 Ordinance/s/Councilor Joseph R. KingTo abolish fees for the removal of white goods, that is, refrigerators, stoves, et cetera. (Enrolled sent up for enrollment)

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". Enrolled, as amended, sent up for enrollment)

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. (Enrolled as amended, sent up for enrollment, reconsideration failed)

10.
C0046-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as PresidentAdministrative Affairs Committee Report on Order that the City Council hereby establishes an annual salary of $6,000.00 to be paid to the Clerk of the Common Council effective July 1, 2007; with a favorable recommendation to amend the annual salary to $5,000.00. (Committee report accepted, amended by deleting "$6,000.00" and inserting "$5,000.00" passed as amended, sent up for concurrence)

11.
C0047-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as PresidentAdministrative Affairs Committee Report on Order that the City Council hereby establishes an annual salary of $6,000.00 to be paid to the Clerk of the Board of Aldermen effective July 1, 2007; with a favorable recommendation to amend the annual salary to $5,000.00. (Committee report accepted, amended to $5,000.00, passed as amended, sent up for concurrence)

12.
C0048-07 Order/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico, as PresidentAdministrative Affairs Committee Report on Order that the City Council hereby establishes an annual salary of $48,000.00 to be paid to the City Council Administrative Assistant effective July 1, 2007; with favorable recommendation. (Passed sent up for concurrence)

13.
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.(Enrolled sent up for enrollment)

14.
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". (Committee report accepted, enrolled as amended, sent up for enrollment)


PETITIONS AND LICENSES
15.
A0131-07 PetitionPetition for Junk Dealer License from M. & S. Metals Co., Inc. at 391 Third Street.

16.
A0132-07 PetitionPetition for Junk Dealer License from Paul P. Mattuchio at 282 Second Street.

17.
A0133-07 PetitionPetition for Lodging House Licese from Andrew T. Philbin D/B/A THE MARLBORO at 51 Chelsea Street.

18.
A0134-07 PetitionPetition for Lodging House License from Andrew T. Philbin D/B/A THE NEWPORT at 59 Chelsea Street.

19.
A0135-07 PetitionPetition for Lodging House License from Andrew T. Philbin D/B/A THE GLENDALE at 322-324 Ferry Street.

20.
A0136-07 PetitionPetition for Open Air Parking License from A.G. Quealy Towing Co., Inc., at 52 Robin Street.

21.
A0137-07 PetitionPetition for Open Air Parking License from A. G. Quealy Towing Co., Inc. at 91 E. Elm Street.

22.
A0138-07 PetitionPetition for 2nd Class Motor Dealer License from Boston Auto Sales at 26 Garvey Street.

23.
A0139-07 PetitionPetition for Auto Repair-Body License from Patriot Truck & Body LLC at 380 Second Street.

24.
A0140-07 PetitionPetition for Lord's Day License from Manu G. Salgado D/B/A Cancun Restaurant at 432 Broadway.

25.
A0141-07 PetitionPetition for Lord's Day License from R & L Cafe LLC D/B/A Caffe Aroma at 37 Norwood Street.

26.
A0142-07 PetitionPetition for Lord's Day License from BMW Motorcycles of Cambridge Inc. D/B/A Parkway Cycle at 1865 Revere Beach Parkway.

27.
A0143-07 PetitionPetition for Lord's Day License from Alberto J. Costa D/B/A Elm Street Bakery Inc. at 173 Elm Street.

28.
A0144-07 PetitionPetition for Lord's Day License from Peter To D/B/A Top International Hair Salon at 684A Broadway.

29.
A0145-07 PetitionPetition for Lord's Day License from Pizza Hut of America, Inc. at 7 Sycamore Street.

30.
A0146-07 PetitionPetition for Lord's Day License from National Tire & Battery #563 at 1920 Revere Beach Parkway.

31.
A0147-07 PetitionPetition for Lord's Day License from Rick's Variety at 798 Broadway.

32.
A0148-07 PetitionPetition for Lord's Day License from West Everett Beer & Wine Co., Inc. at 82 Main Street.

33.
A0149-07 PetitionPetition for Lord's Day License from Cycle Craft Co., Inc. D/B/A Boston Harley-Davidson at 1760 Revere Beach Parkway.


COMMUNICATIONS
34.
A0130-07 CommunicationNotice of unrenewed licenses in accordance with Section 12-10 "Time limit on renewal of licenses" from the City Clerk's Office consisting of the following: 1st Class Motor Dealer License-United Rentals NA Inc. at 354Third Street, 2nd Class Motor Dealer Licenses for the following: White's Auto Sales-79 Vine Street, Ultimate Auto Business Inc.-12 Dexter Street and The Car Store-383 Second Street.


COMMITTEE REPORTS
35.
A0603-06 Committee ReportRules & Ordinances Committee Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Stephen Smith that the new parking law be amended so that senior citizens and/or disabled people have the option of purchasing a yearly placard for no fee; with a recommendation to refer to the Parking Clerk.

36.
A0021-07 Committee ReportRules & Ordinances Committee Report on Order offered by Alderman Stephen Smith that the City of Everett cannot put up for sale any building or land without first having a licensed professional determine a fair market value; with a recommendation to refer to the City Solicitor to draft the appropriate language.

37.
A0607-06 Committee ReportRules & Ordinance Committee Report on Ordinance signed Aldermen Carlo DeMaria and L. Charles DiPerri-To 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.

38.
A0606-06 Committee ReportRules & Ordinances Committee Report on Ordinance signed Alderman Joseph McGonagle-That Chapter 13A is hereby amended by inserting Article X Regulating Public Nuisances; with a recommendation for favorable action on the attached Ordinance Article X "Regulating Public Nuisances", Sections 13A-61.0 to 13A-100.0.

39.
A0090-07 Committee ReportLicense Committee Report on all parties interested in the petition from Brasil Transmission Auto Center at 43 Mystic Street, for an Auto Repair-Mechanical License, with a recommendation for favorable action on the petition with the condition that only the seven (7) parking spaces directly in front of business be utilized for customer/employee parking.

40.
A0095-07 Committee ReportLicense Committee Report on Petition for Lodging House License from Ellsworth Realty Trust, 13 Ellsworth Street, with a recommendation that the matter be postponed until the next License Committee meeting to be scheduled for Monday, April 9th, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

41.
A0071-07 Committee ReportLicense Committee Report on Order offered by Alderman Frank NuzzoDeclaring a moratorium on new motor dealer and mechanical and auto body repair shop licenses; with a recommendation for favorable action on the Order and Ordinance to restrict the number of licenses for Second Hand Motor Dealer businesses and Auto Body Repair Shop businesses to the current amount of licenses in effect.

42.
A0085-07 Committee ReportCelebration Committee Report from 4-3-07 on organizing celebration plans for the 2007 July 4th festivities; with a recommendation for further time and report back to City Council for informational purposes.


UNFINISHED BUSINESS
43.
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.

44.
A0110-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van CampenThat theCity Auditor appear this meeting to discuss the recent performance of the City's pension system.

45.
A0109-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van CampenThat the Owner of Bright-White Laundry located at 167 Bucknam Street appear next meeting of the Board of Aldermen, Monday, April 9th, regarding neighborhood complaints, as well as, hours of operation.

46.
A0102-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Robert J. Van CampenThat the Hanlon Administration provide the Members of the City Council with the Forensic Audit Report one week prior to the Joint Convention scheduled for April 23, 2007, in order for Members to review it prior to the Joint Convention.


NEW BUSINESS
47.
A0127-07 Resolution/s/Alderman Jason MarcusRelative to the disrepair or improper display of the American Flag.

48.
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.


Adjournment
Respectfully submitted, Caroline McCorry, Administrative Assistant, Everett City Council Office council@ci.everett.ma.us
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES TO NOTE:
4/12 6:30PM COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING
4/17 7PM COMMON COUNCIL MEETING (TUESDAY)
4/18 6PM COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
4/18 6PM COMMITTEE ON BILLS & ACCOUNTS MEETING
4/23 7PM NEXT BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING