CITY OF WORCESTER
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
JOURNAL
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
– OCTOBER 5, 2004
7:00 P.M.
Convened: 7:07 P.M.
Adjourned: 8:40 P.M.
1. INVOCATION – Rev. Monsignor Edmond Tinsley
Diocese of Worcester
2. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE/STAR SPANGLED BANNER
3. ROLL
CALL – All present except Councillor Gomez who arrived at 7:28 P.M.
4. ITEMS
OF CITIZEN INTEREST
4a. ITEMS
OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST
5
– REFERRED TO PARKS DEPARTMENT
5. David Rushford request removal of one dead City shade tree in
front of 2 Regent St. closest to corner of Salisbury St. (Attachments)
6-14
– REFERRED TO PLANNING BOARD
6. John MacKoul on behalf of Hidden Farm Estates, Inc. request to
make public Chestnut Hill Dr. and add to the official map. (Attachments)
7. John MacKoul on behalf of Hidden Farm Estates, Inc. request to
make public Silver Spruce Circle and add to the official map. (Attachments)
8. John MacKoul on behalf of Hidden Farm Estates, Inc. request to
make public Blackthorn Dr. and add to the official map. (Attachments)
9. John MacKoul on behalf of Hidden Farm Estates, Inc. request to
make public Hidden Farm Dr. and add to the official map. (Attachments)
10. Katherine Robertson, Project Manager, Gardner-Kilby-Hammond LLC
request City of Worcester close, abandon and remove from the Official Map that
portion of Ripley St. from the southeast lot line of #41 to it’s terminus with
the current Tainter St. to facilitate construction of the proposed new Boys
& Girls Club and Clark University athletic fields. (Attachments)
11. Katherine Robertson, Project Manager, Gardner-Kilby-Hammond LLC
request City of Worcester close, abandon and remove from the Official Map that
portion of Tainter St. between #34 and 60 Tainter St. to facilitate
construction of the proposed new Boys & Girls Club and Clark University
athletic fields. (Attachments)
12. Frank Dellovo request to make public private portion of
Inverness Ave. (Attachments)
13. Steven Gallo, President, Ledgecrest, Inc. request to make public
Phase I in the Parsons Hill Subdivision, Ledgecrest Dr. from station 10 + 72.15
to station 13 + 90. (Attachments)
14. Steven Gallo, President, Ledgecrest, Inc. request to make public
Phase II in the Parsons Hill Subdivision,
Nutmeg Drive from station 5 + 99.98 to station 14 + 23.33. (Attachments)
15-21 - REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
15. Jeffrey Hall, Re/Max Advantage & Kevin Bonneville request to
extend sewer line from Vivian St. to 12 Pine View Ave. at Petitioner’s
expense. (Attachments)
16. Jeremiah Flynn request sidewalk repair in front of 23 Ward St. (Attachments)
17. Jeremiah Flynn request sidewalk repair in front of 36 Stockton
St. (Attachments)
18. Edward Robinson et al request sidewalk repair at 22-26 Edgeworth
St. (Attachments)
19. Suzanne Caparso request sidewalk repair in front of 4 Wheeler
Ave. (Attachments)
20. Michael & James Jennette request abatement of Street
Betterment Assessment #24462 in the amount of $6,662.70 on Dixfield St. (Attachments)
21. Michael LaGoy et al request sidewalk repair at 10-12 Edgeworth
St. (Attachments)
22-31 - REFERRED
TO TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE
22. Councillor Frederick Rushton on behalf of Todd Jarvis request a
pedestrian delineator post in the crosswalk in the vicinity of Our Lady of the
Angels School, 1200 Main St. (Attachments)
23. Councillor Frederick Rushton on behalf of Todd Jarvis request
two School Zone-20MPH signs and two School Zone Ahead warning signs on Main St.
preceding 1200 Main St. (Attachments)
24. Councillor Joseph Petty on behalf of Todd Peckham request Not a
Through Way sign at corner of Salisbury St. and Flower Hill Dr. (Attachments)
25. Cheryl Freeman request handicap parking in front of 11 South
Buffum St. (Attachments)
26. Mary
Morin request handicap parking between 3-5 Jefferson St. (Attachments)
27. John Cariglia request that a portion of Gage St. from Ford St.
to Eastern Ave. be made a one-way street in a westerly direction. (Attachments)
28. Councillor Barbara Haller on behalf of Helen Wondolowski request
handicap parking across from 146 Perry Ave.
(Attachments)
29. Anthony Hmura request No Parking in front of 38 Canterbury St. (Attachments)
30. Anthony Hmura request handicap parking in front of 37 Canterbury
St. (Attachments)
31. Laurie Kalvinek request to move handicap parking from 101 Kendig
St. to side yard across from 100 Kendig St.
(Attachments)
32-40
- FROM COMMERCE & DEVELOPMENT - ADOPTED
32. Request City Manager to consider including the parking garage
site in the confines of the Common Outlets DIF area and also, that preliminary
schematics of that garage include retail/farmer’s market space on the first
floor of the garage. (Attachments)
33. Request City Manager to request the director of the local
Farmer’s Market consider locating a trial farmer’s market in the Harding/Water
St. corridor in addition to the downtown and Foley Stadium locations in an
effort to determine demand in the area surrounding Union Station. (Attachments)
34. Request City Manager to consider appointing a committee to move
forward with the concept of a Mass Bay Walk of Fame. (Attachments)
35. Request City Manager to provide City Council with a report
within 30 days on the progress of conveyance of 722 Plantation St. (Attachments)
36. Request Administration to provide a status report on the Union
Station build-out funds and what is the current estimate of funds anticipated
for future build-out. (Attachments)
37. Request City Manager to request the Worcester County Visitor’s
and Convention Bureau provide City Council with copies of their new Video/CD of
Central Massachusetts. (Attachments)
38. Request City Manager to ensure that one individual from the City
side is identified as constantly working with Young Park of Berkeley
Investments in regard to the redesign/redevelopment of the Common Outlet
site. (Attachments)
39. Request City Manager report to City Council what would happen in
the event St. Vincent is sold to a for-profit at a price that is lower than the
assessed value. (Attachments)
40. Request City Manager to provide City Council within 30 days
with a status report on the G.A.R. Hall reconstruction and two-way Pearl St.
projects. (Attachments)
41 - FROM ELDER AFFAIRS - ADOPTED
41. Request City Manager to request all City Departments, Boards and
Commissions report to City Council the types of customer satisfaction surveys
they utilize to gauge their success in delivery of their services to the public. (Attachments)
42-46 - FROM LAND USE - ADOPTED
42. Request Administration to provide City Council with an update on
the overlay area in the Quinsigamond Village area. (Attachments)
43. Request Administration update City Council regarding the Zoning
Map Quality Improvement Plan. (Attachments)
44. Request Administration provide City Council with an update on
the demolition of the structures at 1, 3, 5 and 7 Piedmont St. (Attachments)
45. Request Administration report to City Council a process that
would eliminate the problem of the City holding building permit requests in
abeyance while the City’s staff and Boards consider zoning changes. (Attachments)
46. Request Administration to provide City Council with the Federal
Aviation Administration’s latest noise level study at Worcester Regional
Airport. (Attachments)
47-49 - FROM MILITARY AFFAIRS - ADOPTED
47. Request Administration report to City Council the outcome of the
application regarding the Veterans Workforce Integration Program. (Attachments)
48. Request the Worcester Veterans’ Council to consider studying and
recommending how a consolidation of City of Worcester or Central Massachusetts
war/veteran memorials into a central or focused viewing area might be
accomplished. (Attachments)
49. Request City Manager to request the Budget Director report on
any direct implications to the annual budget of the Veterans’ Services
Department as a result of the change in the State’s definition of veteran’s
status. (Attachments)
50-53
- FROM PUBLIC WORKS - ADOPTED
50. Request Parks Department to provide City Council with a report
regarding encroachment of trees at 5 and 11 Brierway Dr. and their impact on
the retaining wall. (Attachments)
51. Request Administration to provide City Council with a report
regarding how fines will be enforced through the Environmental Strategies
Book. (Attachments)
52. Request Administration to provide City Council with
clarification regarding contents of Paragraph 4, Item 10C in the proposed
Brownfields License Agreement. (Attachments)
53. Request Administration provide City Council with a report
regarding year end FY 04 trash bag sales.
(Attachments)
54. Request Acting Parks Commissioner to consider contacting the
homeowners on Pleasant St. between Blessed Sacrament Church and Newton Square
and discuss with them their offer to participate in the funding for replanting
of city shade trees in those sidewalks that are being reconstructed
shortly. (Rushton) (Attachments)
Adopted
55. Request City Manager report to City Council on the process he
intends to use in the filling of any vacant EM positions. (Lukes) (Attachments)
Adopted
56. Request City Manager report on his recommendation whether
streamlining and efficiency for economic development projects can be achieved
through the use of a joint meeting process of all appropriate Boards and
Commissions such as Planning, Zoning and Conservation when separate review by
those entities is required according to the current practice in place. (Lukes)
(Attachments)
Adopted
56a. That there be a policy developed that states that our Affirmative
Action policy is consistent with the legal opinion of the City Solicitor that
states that it is only voluntary and that there is a waiver policy, although
unwritten and not voted upon, that is enforced by the City Manager. Motion-Lukes @ #63CC – Denied on a roll
call vote of 3 Yeas (Gomez, Haller, Lukes) and 8 Nays
(Clancy, Irish, Palmieri Perotto, Petty, Rushton, White, Murray). Reconsideration denied on a roll call 1
(Lukes) –10 (Attachments)
56b. Request City Manager to forward a copy of the job description of
the Assistant City Manager to the City Council. Motion-Lukes @ #55CC – Adopted (Attachments)
56c. Request City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion as to whether
the City Council can vote, from a policy point of view, a mandatory Affirmative
Action policy versus a voluntary Affirmative Action policy and how that is
reconciled with the City Manager’s appointing authority. Motion-Perotto @ #63CC – Adopted (Attachments)
56d. Request Administration to provide a historical perspective
relative to past hirings by the City Manager that were not advertised or
followed
an Affirmative Action
process. Motion-Clancy @ #63CC –
Adopted (Attachments)
56e. Request City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion as to whether or
not requesting a report on the process the City Manager intends to use in the
filling of any vacant EM positions constitutes an unwarranted involvement in
personnel matters as prohibited by the City Charter. Motion-Irish @ #55CC – Adopted (Attachments)
56f. Request City Manager to provide a breakdown as to what the
$147,500.00 in Item 163 of the City Clerk’s Calendar of October 5, 2004 is
being used for and what the total cost of severance payments to management
employees will be. Motion-Lukes @
#163CC – Adopted (Attachments)
56g. Request City Solicitor to make sure that any information that is
provided to City Council relative to Item 163 on the City Clerk’s Calendar of
October 5, 2004 does not involve City Council infringement of the Charter or
attributable to identifiable individuals, in terms of the City Manager’s right
as the City Manager and the appointing authority. Motion-Murray @ #163CC – Adopted (Attachments)
56h. Request City Assessor to report in regard to three decker homes as
to a ballpark range where if someone owned a three decker for 30 years and is
currently assessed for over $300,000.00 and was previously assessed for well
under that, what the owner might expect to pay if they were to sell the
property. Further, request report
include new threshold for multi-family properties. Motion-Clancy @ #62CC – Adopted (Attachments)
56i. Request City Manager to consider taking the additional $3 million
in assistance received from the State and put it directly against the tax
levy. Motion-Perotto @ #62CC –
Adopted (Attachments)
56j. Request Administration report as to the health insurance deficit
and the anticipated method of covering that cost. Motion-Lukes @ #62CC – Adopted (Attachments)
56k. Request City Auditor to report on free cash and the City Assessor
to report on new growth when those figures are appropriately determined. Motion-Lukes @ #62CC – Adopted (Attachments)
56L. Request City Manager report as to any contact from the Romney
administration prior to and after the veto by Governor Romney of the $2 million
for the Franklin St. Fire Station.
Further, request Administration contact the Romney Administration to
request what additional information is needed.
Murray – Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
56m. Request Administration to report relative to Community Policing
awards that were given to Springfield and Boston as to why the City of
Worcester was left out. Petty –
Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
56n. Request
Administration and Education and College/University
Relations Committee to meet
with representatives from the colleges and universities in an open forum for
the following purposes:
1.
To
take testimony from the public regarding off-campus student misbehaviors and
assaults on the quality of life of neighbors.
2.
To
discuss options for effective dealing with these behaviors – both reactively
and proactively.
3.
To
recommend to the full City Council any changes in policies or ordinances,
changes in problem reporting and tracking methods, etc. that can be brought to
bear to change these negative behaviors in our neighborhoods.
Further,
request that this meeting be held as soon as possible.
Haller
– Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
56o. Request Police Chief to continue the park and walk program in the
Brown Sq. area. Palmieri –
Suspension of Rules – Adopted (Attachments)
57
& 58 - ADOPTED
57. SEWER
ASSESSMENT: FREDERICKSON AVE. (Attachments)
58. SEWER
ASSESSMENT: GRAFTON ST. (Attachments)
59
– ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0
59. DECREE
TO MAKE PUBLIC DALTON ST. (Attachments)
60. RECESS
TO FINANCE AND ORDINANCE: No Items
Pending
61. James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting August 2004
Auditor’s Report. (Attachments)
Referred to Municipal Operations Committee
62. Michael V. O’Brien, City Manager transmitting communication
relative to assessed value increases for FY05.
(Attachments)
Referred to Municipal Operations Committee
63. Michael V. O’Brien, City Manager transmitting communication
regarding employment practices. (Attachments)
Referred to Ethnic & Minority Affairs Committee and
request City Manager forward to Human Rights Commission
64. That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby
recognizes Janice Borg Silverman as the
recipient of the Massachusetts Municipal Personnel Association’s (MMPA) 2004
Emil Skop Award recognizing her outstanding contributions in the field of human
resources management in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This is not Ms. Silverman’s first statewide
award. In 1997, she received the Eugene
E. Rooney Public Service Award for recognition of her work in the field of
human resources development and training. (Lukes, Gomez, Irish, Petty, Perotto,
Murray, Haller, Palmieri, Clancy, White, Rushton) (Attachments)
Placed
on file
64a. Pursuant to Chapter 105 of the Code of Massachusetts regulations,
resolved that the Worcester City Council file the necessary “10 taxpayer”
petition with the Commissioner of Public Health so as to give them formal
standing and require a public hearing when and if a third party should file a
Determination of Need application for a change of ownership on behalf of Saint
Vincent Hospital, LLC. Haller, Petty,
Rushton, White, Perotto, Clancy, Palmieri, Murray, Gomez, Lukes – Suspension of
Rules – Councillor Irish recused on a roll call 10-0. Resolution adopted on a roll call 10-0 (Attachments)
65-90
- ACCEPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND DEVELOPMENT Upon
the following Communications of the City Manager: recommend Communications be placed on file.
65. Relative to G.A.R. Memorial Hall property sale and redevelopment
update. (Attachments)
66. Relative to Mass Bay Walk of Fame update. (Attachments)
67. Relative to Certified Projects (TIF) mid-year report. (Attachments)
68. Relative to TIF termination clauses. (Attachments)
69. Relative to TIF report.
(Attachments)
70. Relative to Certified Projects (TIF) tracking report. (Attachments)
71. Relative to TIF monitoring reports. (Attachments)
72. Relative to response to DIF procedures, terms and timelines. (Attachments)
73. Relative to proposed redevelopment strategy for the South
Worcester Industrial Park. (Attachments)
74. Relative to Convention Center marketing funds. (Attachments)
75. Relative to Arts District update. (Attachments)
76. Relative to remaining Union Station build-out costs. (Attachments)
77. Relative to DIF funding at Union Station Garage. (Attachments)
78. Relative to status of RFP for Airport Industrial Park parcels. (Attachments)
79. Relative to 722 Plantation St.
(Attachments)
80. Relative to 722 Plantation St.
(Attachments)
81. Relative to Transportation Bond Bill. (Attachments)
82. Relative to conversion of Pearl St. to a two-way street. (Attachments)
83. Relative to film production.
(Attachments)
84. Relative to future plans of the School of Performing Arts. (Attachments)
85. Relative to locating a Farmer’s Market in the Harding St. and
tunnel areas. (Attachments)
86. Relative to Arts District Master Plan. (Attachments)
87. Relative to Certified Project Employment and Investment Reports.
(Attachments)
88. Relative to City of Worcester marketing. (Attachments)
89. Relative to Worcester County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Third Quarter Report for FY 2004. (Attachments)
90. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND DEVELOPMENT Upon the
Communication of James DelSignore, City Auditor transmitting information
regarding the Tax Increment Financing Agreement (TIF) between the City of
Worcester and St. Vincent Hospital: recommend Communication be placed on
file. (Attachments)
91
- ACCEPTED & ORDER ADOPTED
91. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Upon the
Communication of the City Manager relative to CDBG Year 30 Economic Development
Recommendations: recommend adoption
of the accompanying Order that the City Council accepts the CDBG Year 30
Economic Development Recommendations as approved in City Council on September
7, 2004. (Attachments)
92
& 93 - ACCEPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ELDER AFFAIRS Upon the following
Communications of the City Manager: recommend
Communications be placed on file.
92. Relative to un-used Senior Center building space. (Attachments)
93. Relative to Senior Center Survey. (Attachments)
94
- ACCEPTED & ORDER ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 8-0 (Palmieri, Rushton, White
absent)
94. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE Upon the Communication of
the City Manager requesting adoption of an Order transferring 17 Southgate
Place and 25 Southgate St. from the jurisdiction of the Tax Title Custodian to
the Executive Office of Economic Development:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. (Attachments)
95 – VOTED TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON A ROLL
CALL 8-0 (Palmieri, Rushton, White absent)
95. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE Upon the Report of the
Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to a Residential Building Moratorium within the
Airport Environs Zone: recommend
passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. (Attachments)
96-128 - ACCEPTED
96. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE Upon the Order of Councillor
Dennis Irish requesting the Land Use Committee to consider requiring enclosures
on dumpsters or that dumpsters not be placed within sight of vehicular
traffic: recommend Order be referred
to the Planning Board and request this provision be included in the proposed
Zoning Ordinance. (Attachments)
97. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE Upon the Report of the
Planning Board upon the Petition of Robert Protano, President and James
Gardner, Treasurer, D.P.R. Realty, Inc. requesting a zone change for portion of
property at 937-945 West Boylston St. from RL-7.0 to Bl-1.0: recommend Report and Petition be referred
to the Ordinance Committee for a hearing as amended to establish a 10’ buffer
along the Saco property, a 5’ buffer along the street lines of Ladybank Rd. and
Deepdale Rd. and a 10’ buffer along the Hemenway property. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE Upon the following
Communications of the City Manager: recommend
Communications be placed on file.
98. Relative to June’s Monthly Economic Development Report, Part IV,
Section 16 – Citywide Master Plan. (Attachments)
99. Relative to July’s Monthly Economic Development Report, Part IV,
Section 16 – Citywide Master Plan. (Attachments)
100. Relative to August’s Monthly Economic Development Report, Part IV,
Section 16 – Citywide Master Plan. (Attachments)
101. Relative to a Residential Building Moratorium within the Airport
Environs Zone. (Attachments)
102. Relative to instituting a zoning moratorium – legal issues. (Attachments)
103. Relative to Open Space Preservation Grant. (Attachments)
104. Relative to proposed work program and timelines for the Planning
Department. (Attachments)
105. Relative to Adaptive Reuse District. (Attachments)
106. Relative to GIS Zoning Map Quality Improvement Plan. (Attachments)
107. Relative to a color-coded zoning map. (Attachments)
108. Relative to improved version of the City of Worcester’s Zoning
Map. (Attachments)
109. Relative to status of foreclosure of vacant lot located at 143
Eastern Ave. (Attachments)
110. Relative to Institutional Linens. (Attachments)
111. Relative to Subdivision/Howe Ave.
(Attachments)
112. Relative to proposed development at Assumption College. (Attachments)
113. Relative to City of Worcester’s Land Use Build-out Analysis. (Attachments)
114. Relative to Urban River Visions Program. (Attachments)
115. Relative to an opinion whether a proposed zoning amendment which
would prohibit single family semi-detached dwelling units in RS-7 and RS-10
districts is applicable to the subdivision development known as Roda
Estates. (Attachments)
116. Relative to request to extend RL-7 zone, 1200 West Boylston St. (Attachments)
117. Relative to parking requirement for movie rental establishments. (Attachments)
118. Relative to how parking lots are assessed. (Attachments)
119. Relative to policy for planning initiatives in every neighborhood.
(Attachments)
120. Relative to an overlay area in the Quinsigamond Village Area. (Attachments)
121. Relative to research of State laws, in particular Chapter 41. (Attachments)
122. Relative to Burncoat Park (Randolph Rd. development). (Attachments)
123. Relative to City owned property on Jaques Ave. and Dudley Place. (Attachments)
124. Relative to neighborhood meeting concerning 10 Bluff St. and 90
Bellevue St. (Attachments)
125. Relative to rezoning petition for the Vernon Hill Institutional
Hospital Zone. (Attachments)
126. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE Upon the Chairman’s Resolution
that the City Council and it’s Land Use Committee begin review of the Zoning
Map: recommend Resolution be placed
on file. (Attachments)
127. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE Upon the Communication of
Gordon Sainsbury, Executive Director, Designer Selection Board, Commonwealth of
Mass. transmitting latest Designer Selection Board Guidelines for Cities and
Towns: recommend Communication be placed on file. (Attachments)
128. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE Upon the Petition of Stephen
Patton on behalf of Bald Hill Association requesting a review of the impact of
the acquisition of the Brooks property and proposed development of this site by
Assumption College on the City of Worcester Open Space Preservation Plan: recommend Petitioner be given leave to
withdraw. (Attachments)
129-ACCEPTED & ORDER ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 9-1 (Lukes-No)
(White absent)
129. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS Upon the Communication
of the City Manager relative to the number of Veterans in the City and the
number of cases for the next five years:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Order requesting the City
Manager to evaluate the possibility of increasing the staff in the Veteran’s
Service Department. (Attachments)
130-134 - ACCEPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS Upon the
following Communications of the City Manager:
recommend Communications be placed on file.
130. Relative to Grants and the City of Worcester Veterans’ Services
and Veterans’ Affairs Grant-funded positions.
(Attachments)
131. Relative to Veteran’s Workforce Integration Program. (Attachments)
132. Relative to Veteran’s Workforce Integration Program. (Attachments)
133. Relative to Neighborhood Memorial of Veterans being stored at
Canterbury St. School. (Attachments)
134. Relative to new partnerships and improving existing partnerships
to assist with veterans needs in the City.
(Attachments)
135 - VOTED TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
135. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES Upon the Report of the
Planning Board upon the Petition of Atty. Jonathan Finkelstein requesting that
the Zoning Ordinance be amended by adding Note 2 in Table 4.2: The designation
2+ indicates a maximum of two habitable stories with a non-habitable attic and
garage underneath, if provided. The
story containing a garage is not considered habitable if the garage area
occupies 50% or more of the entire story:
recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. (Attachments)
136-142
- ACCEPTED & ORDERS ADOPTED
136. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
William Galli requesting to extend 8” sanitary sewer on Lovell St. for 119’ at
Petitioner’s expense: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. (Attachments)
137. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
Attorney Robert Longden on behalf of Worcester Supermarket, LLC requesting
acceptance of an easement for street purposes over a portion of property
located on Pullman St. containing approximately 3,773 sq. ft.: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order. (Attachments)
138. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
Attorney Robert Longden on behalf of Grafton Partners, LLC requesting to accept
an easement for street purposes over a portion of property located on Grafton
St. and containing approximately 4,969 sq. ft.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. (Attachments)
139. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
Councillor Paul Clancy, Jr. on behalf of William Ambrose requesting an
investigation be made into the surface water run-off that flows onto private
property at 5 Brierway Dr. from Blithewood Ave. Park.: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order. (Attachments)
140. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
Councillor Barbara Haller requesting catch basin maintenance on Belisle Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order. (Attachments)
141. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
Councillors Thomas White and Joseph Petty and Mayor Timothy Murray on behalf of
Rhonda Berthiaume requesting installation of a gate at the cul-de-sac by the
Cinema on Brooks St.: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order. (Attachments)
142. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of
the City Manager relative to Sewer Assessment – 31 Lanesboro Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order requesting the Treasurer to re-establish the Sewer Assessment in the
amount of $3,743.76 against the property owned by Mary Navickas at 31 Lanesboro
Rd. (Attachments)
143-161 - ACCEPTED
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Communications of the City Manager: recommend
Communications be placed on file.
143. Relative to remnants of building at Ballard St. Landfill. (Attachments)
144. Relative to Summary report – Ballard St. Drop-off Center. (Attachments)
145. Relative to leaf collection.
(Attachments)
146. Relative to Waste Management’s expiring contract. (Attachments)
147. Relative to Waste Management and Upper Blackstone Water Pollution
Abatement District. (Attachments)
148. Relative to MDC-DCR Cambridge St. Sewer Program. (Attachments)
149. Relative to neighborhood meetings regarding MDC-DCR Cambridge St.
Sewer Improvements. (Attachments)
150. Relative to companies that receive sewer abatements. (Attachments)
151. Relative to FY 04 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program. (Attachments)
152. Relative to FY 05 Street Resurfacing Program. (Attachments)
153. Relative to revenues generated from trash bag sales. (Attachments)
154. Relative to Greenwood St. landfill project – status report. (Attachments)
155. Relative to Greenwood St. landfill development. (Attachments)
156. Relative to Public Works Committee meeting of April 12, 2004
relative to post closure reuse options for Greenwood St. Landfill. (Attachments)
157. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
Joseph Panarelli requesting to install two catch basins at intersection of
Livermore St. and Wilbur St. at Petitioner’s expense: recommend Petition be
placed on file. (Attachments)
158. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Order of
Councillor Juan Gomez requesting Administration to evaluate the feasibility of
re-evaluating the leaf collection program to one requiring leaves to be bagged
by residents and then collected by DPW.
Further, with the funds saved, requesting Administration consider
purchasing bags to be given to property owners: recommend Order be placed on file. (Attachments)
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the following
Petitions: recommend Petitioners be
given leave to withdraw.
159. Kazimierz Wielgorecki request to connect 2 Rosamond St. to City
sewer system. (Attachments)
160. Michael Revelli, M.R. Real Estate, Inc. request to extend water
main on Rydberg Terrace to Rydberg Terrace Ext. in Auburn. (Attachments)
161. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of
Angelo Piombino requesting to extend water line on Rural St. approximately 180’
to service two residential lots at northern end of Rural St.: recommend
Petition be denied. (Attachments)
162 - ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0
162. That the City Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager is hereby authorized to issue refunding bonds or notes of the City under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws for the purpose of refunding all or a portion of the outstanding amounts of the following bond issue: $51,955,000.00 originally issued August 15, 2004. (Attachments)
TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE
163
– TAKEN OFF THE TABLE AND ORDER ADOPTED ON A ROLL CALL 11-0
RECONSIDERATION DENIED ON A ROLL CALL 0-11
163. Communication of the City Manager recommending that $147,500.00 be transferred from:
|
Account |
Department |
Amount |
|
043-91000 |
Economic Development Personnel Services |
$ 38,375.00 |
|
044-91000 |
Neighborhood Services Personnel Services |
9,125.00 |
|
900-92000 |
City Manager’s Contingency |
100,000.00 |
|
|
|
$147,500.00 |
to Account #040-91000, City Manager’s Personnel Services Account to provide funding for item #29B on the City Manager’s Calendar of September 28, 2004. (Attachments)
164
– TAKEN OFF THE TABLE AND VOTED TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON A ROLL CALL 11-0 RECONSIDERATION
DENIED ON A ROLL CALL 0-11
164. Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of an amendment to the Salary Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant a severance payment to management employees. (Attachments)
165
– TAKEN OFF THE TABLE AND PLACED ON FILE –See #95
165. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES Upon the Report of the
Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to a
Residential Building Moratorium within the Airport Environs Zone. (Tabled September 21, 2004) (Attachments)
SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE
STANDING COMMITTEES
|
OCTOBER 4, 2004
5:15 P.M. |
PUBLIC SAFETY |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |
|
OCTOBER 4, 2004
7:00 P.M. |
HEALTH |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |
|
OCTOBER 6, 2004
7:15 P.M. |
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |
|
OCTOBER 13, 2004
7:00 P.M. |
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |
|
OCTOBER 18, 2004
5:15 P.M. |
PUBLIC SAFETY |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |
|
OCTOBER 19, 2004
5:30 P.M. |
TRAFFIC & PARKING |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |
|
OCTOBER 25, 2004
5:15 P.M. |
PUBLIC SAFETY |
COUNCIL CHAMBER |