CITY OF WORCESTER | JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL | Tuesday, August 11, 2009 | Esther Howland Chamber | Convened: 5:10 P.M. |
Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes | www.worcesterma.gov | City Manager Michael V. O'Brien
City Auditor James A. DelSignore | Councilors | Paul P. Clancy Jr. | William J. Eddy | Michael J. Germain | Barbara G. Haller | Philip P. Palmieri | Joseph M. Petty | City Clerk David J. Rushford | Gary Rosen | Frederick C. Rushton | Joffrey A. Smith | Kathleen M. Toomey |
| City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
2. | STAR SPANGLED BANNER - ALL SAINTS CHURCH CHOIR | |
3. | ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor in the Chair except for Councilor Palmieri who arrived at 6:00 P.M. | |
4. | ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST | |
5. | ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST | |
| | | | | | | | | 6a. | Stuart Diamond request to repair public portion of the street in front of 14 Edwidge St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6b. | Richard Reynolds request sidewalk repair in front of 28 Venus Dr. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6c. | John Woodbury request sidewalks be repaired on Sherbrook Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6d. | John Woodbury request Sherbrook Ave. be repaved. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6e. | Lewis Green request sidewalk repair at 126 Brookline St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6f. | Ron Bonofiglio et al request the resurfacing of Cameron St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6g. | Jeene Collins et al request First St. be repaved | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6h. | Diana Laska-Nixon request sidewalk repair on Burncoat St. side of 130 Assumption Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6i. | Joseph Amorello, President of A. F. Amorello & Sons Inc., wish to extend a low pressure force main, approximately one hundred fifty feet in a southerly direction at the end of Balis Ave., at own expense and subject to a prior agreement. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6j. | Sharon Raske request abatement of street betterment assessment #24843 in the amount of $7,344.00 on Gediminas St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6k. | Rebecca Hill request abatement of street betterment assessment #24827 in the amount of $8,005.00 on Fernside Rd. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6l. | Raymond & Irene LaHair request abatement of street betterment assessment #24819 in the amount of $25,345.00 on Clover St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6m. | State Representative John Fresolo on behalf of Elizabeth Haddad request sidewalk repair in front of 208 Massasoit Rd. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6n. | Nikos & Sandra Tambouratzakis request sidewalk repair in front of 15 Somerset St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6o. | Maria Guzman request handicap parking in front of 50 Norfolk St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6p. | Victor Martinez request handicap parking in front of 8 Shepard St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6q. | Norman Burke request handicap parking in front of 21 Waverly St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6r. | Diane Jones request handicap parking in front of 131 Maywood St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6s. | Albert Hayeck, Esq. request resident only parking on Lapierre St., from Plantation St. to Ridge St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6t. | Albert Hayeck, Esq. request no parking on the even side of Lapierre St., | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6u. | Keith Paquin request resident parking on Fifth Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6v. | Dominique Lostracco et al request posted speed limit signs lower than 30 MPH on Acton St.. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6w. | Dominique Lostracco et al request Children at Play or Park Entrance sign on Acton St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6x. | Dominique Lostracco et al request crosswalks be painted at the park entrance on Acton St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6y. | Dominique Lostracco et al request stop signs on Acton St. at Ashwood Ave., Gambier Ave., and Kenyon Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6z. | Thomas Moore et al request restriction of parking on the west side of Courtland St. from a point 116 feet south of June St. to a point 166 feet south of June St. to allow sufficient road width for emergency vehicles to pass unobstructed. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6aa. | Damaris Sanchez-Heredia request handicap parking in front of 34 Lakeside Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6bb. | Councilor Paul P. Clancy Jr. request reversal of winter parking ban on Gediminas Street to the odd numbered side to allow residents to park in front of their homes. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6cc. | Christian Henriquez request removal of one handicap parking space in front of 24 Preston St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6dd. | Michael Larkin request to remove resident parking on East Kendall St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6ee. | Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Michael Lucente request the installation of a No Parking zone in the west side of Adams Street from Belmont Street to Johnson Street. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6ff. | Francis Thomas request to reinstall a bus stop on Vernon St. across from Jefferson St.
| Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6gg. | Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Peter & Katy Sullivan request to install a "No Parking during School hours" in front of 1 & 7 Aylesbury Rd.
| Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6hh. | Christina Pattee request City to establish an affordable municipal car storage lot/pound for residents who can no longer afford to insure a vehicle due to loss or other financial difficulties. | Attachments | | | Referred to City Manager | | | | | |
7. | COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER | |
| | | | | 7.1 | APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation | |
| | | | | 7.2 | APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation | |
| | | | | 7.3 | DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City's Dependent Audit. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Lukes moved to suspend the rules to allow a citizen to speak - Approved
Donald Cummings, President of the Police Officials IBPO Local 504 was recognized by the Mayor and he addressed City Council concerning this item.
Referred to Municipal Operations Committee | | | | | | |
| | | | | 7.4 | OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Division | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend Adoption of the Attached Resolutions Relative to the Certified Project Application and Site Specific Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) Designation for Sedler Corporation and Beechwood Inn, Inc. | Attachments | | | | Referred to Economic Development Committee | | | | | | |
| | | | | 7.5 | OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Neighborhoods and Housing Development Division | |
| | | | | 7.6 | OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Planning and Regulatory Services Division | |
| | | | | 7.7 | OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Workforce Development Operations Division | |
| | | | | 7.8 | OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Central Massachusetts Regional Employment Board
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| | | | | 7.9 | OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Youth Opportunities Division
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| | | | | | | A. | Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Greater Worcester Community Foundation (GWCF) Mini Grant for the City's Youth Opportunities Office. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 7.10 | OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Worcester Regional Airport Commission Division
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| | | | | 7.11 | OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Cable Services Division | |
| | | | | 7.12 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Administration Division | |
| | | | | 7.13 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Engineering and Architectural Services Division
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| | | | | 7.14 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
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| | | | | 7.15 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Division
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| | | | | | | A. | Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Recovery Act Fire Services Staffing Grant. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept an Edward J. Byrne Memorial Massachusetts Municipal Police Services Staffing Grant. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted | | | | | | |
| | | | | 7.18 | DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS | |
| | | | | 7.21 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration | |
| | | | | 7.22 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
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| | | | | 7.23 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
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| | | | | 7.24 | DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH | |
| | | | | 7.25 | DIVISION OF ELDER AFFAIRS | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude, a Donation of Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($950.00) from Quinsigamond Community College to Assist with the Purchase and Installation of a Commercial Ice Machine for the Worcester Senior Center. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted with gratitude | | | | | | |
| | | | | 7.26 | WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY | |
| | | | | 7.27 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Human Services Division | |
| | | | | 7.28 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division | |
| | | | | 7.29 | PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT | |
| | | | | 7.30 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division | |
| | | | | 7.31 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division | |
| | | | | 7.32 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division | |
| | | | | 7.33 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Technical Services Division | |
| | | | | 7.34 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend Adoption of an Order for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of Land Located at 88 Anna Street, Pursuant to Chapter 40 Section 15A. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)
Mayor Lukes moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Palmieri absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend Adoption of an Order for theTransfer of Jurisdiction of Land Located at 252 James Street, Pursuant to Chapter 40 Section 15A. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)
Mayor Lukes moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent)
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Palmieri absent) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 7.35 | FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Six Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($600,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C724, Belmont Street Force Main to allow for the payment of a portion of anticipated obligations associated with this capital project. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend that One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Construction, and appropriated to DPW Account #41C732, Street Construction to allow for the payment of anticipated project obligations per the cash flow procedure. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be transferred from Reserve Revenue Account #330-54, Reserve for Appropriation Greenwood Street Landfill, and appropriated to DPW Account #41C602, Quinsigamond Village Neighborhood (Greenwood Street Landfill). | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C741, Street Construction, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C720, Traffic Improvements, to allow for the payment of anticipated obligations.
| Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | 7.36 | FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Fifteen Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($15,000.00) be transferred from Account #330-08, Reserve for Appropriation on Loans, to Account # 660-92000, Treasurers Office Ordinary Maintenance. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | 7.37 | FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Six Hundred Forty Seven Dollars And Ninety Cents ($647.90) be authorized from Account #280-92000, Inspectional Services Personal Services, to pay a prior year invoice. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend that Two Hundred Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Seven Dollars And Sixteen Cents ($204,747.16) be transferred from Account #900-92000, City Managers Contingency, and appropriated to Account #2A- 392-00, Airport Transfer In, for purpose of funding the Airport fiscal 2009 year end deficit. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($275,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C744, Off Street Parking Building Rehabilitation, to fund improvements to Pearl Elm Garage. | Attachments | | | | Voted to advertised proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($350,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7080C, Water Filtration Renewable Energy, for the purpose of financing a Hydroelectric Generator at the Lynde Brook Transmission. | Attachments | | | | Voted to advertised proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Thirty Four Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($34,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7080A, Water Filtration Renewable Energy, to fund costs associated with energy savings at the Water Filtration Plant.
| Attachments | | | | Voted to advertised proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Million Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,050,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C7080B, Water Filtration Renewable Energy, to fund a solar photovoltaic system. | Attachments | | | | Voted to advertised proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | E. | Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Hundred Forty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($245,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C744, Off Street Parking Building Rehabilitation, to fund improvements to Federal Plaza Garage. | Attachments | | | | Voted to advertised proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | 7.39 | MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Buy Worcester Now Program. | Attachments | | | | Referred to Economic Development Committee | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Wheels To Water Program. | Attachments | | | | Referred to Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a USDA Proposal to Institute a Pilot Tree Treatment Program to Prevent the Spread of the Asian Longhorned Beetle. | Attachments | | | | Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Proposed Options to Address the FY 2010 Budget Deficit. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Lukes moved to suspend the rules to allow citizens to speak - Approved
The following speaker were recognized by Mayor Lukes:
Michael Lanava, representative of Worcester Chamber of Commerce
Donald Cummings, President of the Worcester Police Officials IBPO Local 504
Thomas Daly, Secretary of Local 911 and Vice-President of the Regional New England IBPO NEPBA
Order to amend local room occupancy excise to the rate of 6% adopted by a yea and nay vote of 10 Yeas (Clancy, Eddy, Haller, Palmieri, Petty, Rosen, Rushton, Smith, Toomey, Lukes) and 1 Nay (Germain).
Mayor Lukes moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays.
Order to accept the imposition of a local meals tax adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas (Clancy, Eddy, Haller, Palmieri, Petty, Rosen, Rushton, Smith, Toomey) and 2 Nays (Germain, Lukes)
Mayor Lukes moved to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration - Approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 11 Nays. | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8a. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager provide the City Council with copies of Entertainment District Ordinances in force and effect in other cities. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8b. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager report to the City Council concerning the impending change in replacement of the I-net with LED fiber and other areas that this technology can be used to make the city a more efficient organization and how we might be approaching the whole issue of taking maximum advantage of this technology. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8c. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with a vision of the personnel resources that will be required in future years to allow the city to reach its technology goals. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8d. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager report to the City Council concerning four-tier health insurance coverage for both active and retired employees, addressing ratios proposed to tiers and addressing the possible inclusion in a multi-tiered or non-multi-tiered health insurance system, single coverage for retired city employees whose spouse worked outside the city-system. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8e. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS - Request City Manager request the Massachusetts Municipal Association for information as to how many cities and towns are participating in a four-tier health insurance system. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8f. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works and Parks investigate and report to the City Council concerning the water run-off and concrete staining in the sidewalk area in front of 50 Mary Ann Dr.
| Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8g. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager to utilize emergency sidewalk repair funds to correct deficiencies in the sidewalks surrounding the West Side Nursing Home.
| Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9a. | Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the progress of the upgrade to sewer infrastructure in the Newton Sq area neighborhood. (Smith)
| Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9b. | Request City Manager inform City Council of the solution that will be employed to resolve the ongoing serious problem of crumbling bluestone staircase treads on the Salem Street side of the Main Public Library. (Toomey) | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9c. | Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the former Worcester Hotel property on Lincoln St. and work with the property owner to determine the best possible re-use for it. (Smith) | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9d. | Request City Manager work with the railroad company to immediately make the necessary repairs to the railroad crossing in Burncoat St which they promised to complete more than a year ago and now refuse to do. (Smith) | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9e. | Request City Manager begin the process for the acquisition of the right of way behind Worcester Crossings project to accommodate further bike path route. (Clancy)
| Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9f. | Request City Manager submit applications through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for funding of the Worcester Police and Fire Departments; these request are due for submission by August 21, 2009. (Rushton) | Attachments | | | Placed on file | | | | | |
10. | RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE | |
| | | | | | | | | 10a. | #10a CC May 19, 2009 Communication of Dr. Roberta R. Schaefer, President and CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting Worcester's FY10 Budget: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform. | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10b. | #7a CC May 26, 2009 Communication of the City Auditor transmitting April 2009 Auditor's Report. | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10c. | #8.42C CM June 2, 2009 Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Senate Budget's impact upon the City's Fiscal Year 2010 Budget. | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10d. | #8a CC June 23, 2009 Communication of the City Auditor transmitting May 2009 Auditor's Report. | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10e. | #10a CC July 28, 2009 Communication of the City Auditor transmitting communication relative to the Actuarial Valuation and Review as of January 1, 2009 for the Worcester Retirement System (WRS). | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10f. | #10b CC July 28, 2009 Communication of the City Auditor transmitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Worcester Retirement System (WRS) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10g. | #15a CC July 28, 2009 Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting communication relative to Massachusetts Pension Reform: What was accomplished? What remains to be done? | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10h. | #15b CC July 28, 2009 Communication of Dr. Roberta R. Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting communication relative to Benchmarking Municipal Finance in Worcester 2009: Factors Affecting the City's Bond Rating. | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10i. | #9.34C CM July 28, 2009 Communication of the City Manager transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Fiscal Year 2010 Capital Improvement Plan, in Accordance with Loan Order Items #9.41A - 9.41RR to be Advertised. | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10j. | #9.42B CM July 28, 2009 Communication of the City Manager transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the FY 2010 City Budget. | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10k. | #9.42E CM July 28, 2009 Communication of the City Manager transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City's Home-Rule Petitions. | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10l. | #18g CC June 23, 2009 Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to the State FY2010 Budget.
| Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
11. | REPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE | |
| | | | | | | | | 11a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Petition of Virginia Ryan et al request the City of Worcester change it's two-tier system of health insurance plans to four-tier plans: recommend Petition be placed on file.
| Attachments | | | Accepted | | | | | |
12. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS | |
| | | | | | | | | 12a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of James & Linda Setaro et al request Glade St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Fedeli Petrone & Diane Pozzi request to resurface entire length of Brightwood Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Fedeli Petrone & Diane Pozzi request to resurface entire length of Tiffany Ave: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Robert Rappaport request the resurfacing of Hillcrest Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kristina Wieslander request that Monticello Dr. be paved from Brookline St. to Delawanda Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petiiton of Councilor Joffrey Smith request to resurface an 80 ft section at the rear of 1 Pullman St. and at 40 ft section on the side of 1 Pullman St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Marcus Lewis request to resurface Doris St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller request repair of South Ward St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Alexander Lorincz request street resurfacing in Highland St. between Newton Sq. and Park Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller request repair of Scott St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller request sidewalk repair on Queen St. between Kingsbury St. and Ely St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller on behalf of the Shepard-King Neighborhood Association request repair of sidewalks in King St. from Main St. to Kingsbury St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Gregory Lano, Manager of Chandler 128 Associates, request repair of sidewalks in the vicinity of the 70 Piedmont St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of James & Linda Setaro et al request sidewalk repair on Glade St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12o. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Ladrie request sidewalk repair in front of 243 Beverly Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12p. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Seth Derderian of the Canal District Business Association Steering Committee request sidewalk repairs as needed on Green St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12q. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Seth Derderian of the Canal District Business Association Steering Committee request sidewalk repairs as needed on Water St. : recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12r. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Lainie Petrou of Roma's Grille & Pizzeria request sidewalk be reconstructed at 192-196 Harding St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12s. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Lainie Petrou of Roma's Grille & Pizzeria request sidewalk be reconstructed at 19-21 Harrison St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12t. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Steven Tankanow of Oxford Realty Trust request sidewalk repair on Putnam Lane side of 333 Shrewsbury St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12u. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Seaver request sidewalk repair in the vicinity of 20 Commonwealth Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12v. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Susan Nest & Jane Dutton request sidewalk repair in front of 40 Summerhill Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12w. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Charles Cerrone, Jr. request sidewalk repair in front of 50 Mary Ann Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12x. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Robert Berry request sidewalk repair in front of 88 Malden St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12y. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of John Lawler on behalf of residents of West Side Nursing Home request sidewalks around the Nursing Home at 35 Fruit St. be repaired: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12z. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Dung Huynh request sidewalk paving in front of 239 Plantation St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12aa. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Marlene Kelley request repair of sidewalk in front of 9 Woodman Road damaged by Bradco delivery truck on Friday, March 27, 2009: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12bb. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Adam Young request sidewalk repair in front of 16 Thorndyke Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12cc. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Pauline & Robert Menard request sidewalk in front of 38 Airlie St. repaired with smooth surface and not patched: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12dd. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Neil McNeil, Director of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, request sidewalk repair in Foster St. in front of parking lot for the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12ee. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jeffrey Jennings request sidewalk repair in front of 6 Cutting Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12ff. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Libis Bueno request sidewalk repair at 30 Mann St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12gg. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller request sidewalks in Whitney St. be repaired: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12hh. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of James May request sidewalk be replaced in front of 1396 Grafton St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12ii. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Rob Diaz request sidewalk repair in front of 12 Intervale St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12jj. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Maureen Donoghue request sidewalk repair in front of 54 Summerhill Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12kk. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request sidewalks in front of 37 Creswell Rd. be replaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12ll. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request sidewalks in front of 24 Creswell Rd. be replaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12mm. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request sidewalk in front of 81 Amherst St. be replaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12nn. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request sidewalk in front of 68 Barry Rd. be replaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12oo. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kimberly Leduc-Paradis request sidewalks between 9 and 16 Lansing Ave be replaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted & Adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12pp. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller request street repair of Benefit Terrace: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw. | Attachments | | | Accepted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12qq. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton and Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Mary LaPlante request street repair of Mower St. between house #'s 220 to 440: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw | Attachments | | | Accepted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12rr. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request street repair in front of 23 Huntington Ave.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw | Attachments | | | Accepted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12ss. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller request sidewalk repair on Winfield St. between Chandler St. and Dewey St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw | Attachments | | | Accepted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12tt. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Sheilah Dooley request sidewalk repair at 237 Millbury St. at the corner of Seymour St. and Millbury St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw | Attachments | | | Accepted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12uu. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Neil McNeil, Area Director for Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, request damaged section of the sidewalk in front of parking lot on Foster St. be repaired: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw | Attachments | | | Accepted | | | | | |
13. | LOAN ORDERS TO BE ADOPTED | |
| | | | | | | | | 13a. | That the sum of Five Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($540,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C734, Sewer Capital Equipment, to fund the purchase of capital equipment for Sewer Enterprise. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege - Rushton | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13b. | Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Two Million Dollars And No Cents ($2,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, to fund the continuing sewer replacement of sanitary, surface and combined sewers.
| Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13c. | That the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($600,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C739, Sewer Drainage, to fund drainage and street flooding.
| Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13d. | That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, to fund infrastructure improvements on Granite Street. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13e. | That the sum of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, to fund critical sewer construction projects on Route 20. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13f. | That the sum of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, to fund the continuing inflow and infiltration control of sewers.
| Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13g. | That the sum of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, to fund improvements to sewers at Belmont Street Force Main. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13h. | That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C739, Sewer Drainage, to fund the proactive structural integrity of critical sewer pipelines.
| Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13i. | That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, to fund the Capacity Management Operation and Maintenance of sewers. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13j. | That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C735, Sewer Building Rehabilitation, to fund improvements to the Sewer Building. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13k. | That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, to fund the efficiency and reliability of sewer pumping facilities. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13l. | That the sum of Three Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($370,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C731, Water Capital Equipment, to purchase capital equipment for Water Enterprise.
| Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13m. | That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, to fund the design and construction of comprehensive water systems security. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13n. | That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C714, Water Pumping Stations, to fund the ongoing rehabilitation of water pumping facilities. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13o. | That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C738, Reservoir Rehabilitation, to fund the inspection and minor maintenance of water tanks. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13p. | That the sum of Three Million Dollars And No Cents ($3,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, to fund the continuing rehabilitation of water distribution systems. | Attachments | | | Table Under Privilege - Rushton | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13q. | That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C737, Water Meters, to fund the acquisition and installation of water meters. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13r. | That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, to provide for ongoing services in locating hidden leaks. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13s. | That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, to fund the aquisition and replacement of damaged water hydrants. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13t. | That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, to fund the ongoing modifications and replacement water filtration plant equipment. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13u. | That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C713, Water Mains, to fund the survey and testing of existing and potential cross connections of water mains. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13v. | That the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C702, Water Acquisition, to fund the purchase of watershed land and or conservation restrictions in the city's watershed. | Attachments | | | Table Under Privilege - Rushton | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13w. | That the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($400,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C738, Reservoir Rehabilitation, to fund the design and construct upgrades to water reservoirs. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13x. | That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C793, Golf Improvements, to fund the construction of a new access road. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13y. | That the sum of Two Million Ninety Seven Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($2,097,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C780, Capital Equipment for the purpose of funding Citywide capital equipment purchases. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13z. | That the sum of Three Million Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($3,414,500.00) be appropriated to Account #91C711, Citywide Building Rehabilitation to fund building rehabilitation projects. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13aa. | That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C722, Bridge Rehabilitation, to fund repairs to bridges. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13bb. | That the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($120,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C724, Traffic Signal Improvements, to fund improvements to citywide traffic signals. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13cc. | That the sum of Two Million Thee Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($2,300,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C784, Park Improvements, to fund improvements to various Citywide parks. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13dd. | That the sum of Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($900,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C784, Park Improvements, to fund the construction and rehabilitation of recreational aquatic facilities. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13ee. | That the sum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C732, Water Building Rehabilitation, to fund improvements to the Water Building. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13ff. | That the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($400,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C715, Dam Improvements, to fund improvements and rehabilitation of Dams. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13gg. | That the sum of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,800,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, to fund improvements to sidewalks. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13hh. | That the sum of One Million Dollars and No Cents ($1,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, to fund Citywide street extended pavement programs | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13ii. | That the sum of Two Million Dollars and No Cents ($2,000,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, to fund street resurfacing programs. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13jj. | That the sum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, to fund Private Street Conversions. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13kk. | That the sum of One Million Three Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,325,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741, Street Construction, to fund the construction and improvements to various Citywide streets. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13ll. | That the sum of Fifty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($55,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C774, DCU Capital Equipment, to fund equipment purchases for the DCU Center.
| Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13mm. | That the sum of Fourteen Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($14,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C775, DCU Center Building Rehabilitation, to fund improvements to the DCU Center. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13nn. | That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #04C742-0A, Urban Renewal, for the purpose of funding architectural costs for Urban Renewal projects. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13oo. | That the sum of Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($900,000.00) be appropriated to Account #04C741-0A, 95 Grand Street, to fund architectural services and demolition for 95 Grand Street. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13pp. | That the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($25,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C741-0A, Highway & Street Protection, to fund the repairs and installation of guardrails. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13qq. | That the sum of Six Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($675,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C724 -0A, Street Lights, to fund the purchase of Street Lights.
| Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 13rr. | That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C874-0A Acquisition of Trees, to fund the purchase and planting of Citywide trees. | Attachments | | | Loan Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | | | | | | | 14a. | Amending Section 2 of Article II of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance adopted April 2, 1991, relative to a zone change in the Ormond Street Area. | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14b. | Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to members of Local 1009, IAFF International Association of Firefighters | Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14c. | Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Stipend for Performing Additional Job Assignments at Union Station.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 - Occupational Group H - Laboratory Technicians.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 - Occupational Group EM- Executive Management (Director of Emergency Communications & Dual-Position Emergency Management Stipend)
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 - Occupational Group S- Custodial.
| Attachments | | | Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15a. | Order of Mayor Timothy P. Murray - That the ordinance relative to the Police Department License Board as it relates to taxi regulations be rescinded. (Tabled - Murray April 25, 2006) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15b. | Grant permission to NATIONAL GRID for conduit system in KANSAS ST. (Tabled - September 18, 2007) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15c. | Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report to City Council whether a claims process exists which is available to commercial users who experience electric power outages and surges caused by National Grid. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15d. | Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report on the number and location of National Grid equipment stations located on public property, whether the City receives any revenue from the use of public land, and if not, whether the city can charge for said use. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15e. | Petition of NATIONAL GRID for cable and conduit system in: PLANTATION ST., CLARENDON ST. & ALMONT AVE. (Tabled - Palmieri March 18, 2008) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15f. | Proposed Ordinance amending the Montvale Historic District by the adoption of a new map enlarging the District. (Tabled Under Privilege - Palmieri March 25, 2008) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15g. | Order of Councilor Michael J. Germain - Request City Manager consult with the Worcester Sharks regarding the possible management and redevelopment of the Charles Buffone Arena Ice Skating Rink on Lake Ave. (Tabled - Palmieri October 1, 2008) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15h. | Order of Councilor Michael J. Germain - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby accept and adopt Section 19 of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32B, allowing for coalition bargaining for health benefits in the City of Worcester. (Tabled - Lukes October 21, 2008) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15i. | Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor to report to City Council what basis the City is using to delay the public records request by the Worcester Telegram in light of the Globe Newspaper Company v. Commissioner of Education, 439 Mass. 124 (2003) ruling whereby the Supreme Judicial Court ruled public records must be released for inspection and copying without unreasonable delay, that is, within ten days of the receipt of a request for them. (Tabled - Haller November 25, 2008) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15j. | Resolution of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby supports the City Manager in seeking 0% increases in the FY2010 collective bargaining contracts; and be it further resolved that the City Council supports the City Manager in seeking the previously detailed 75/25 contribution rate and the co-pay changes.(Tabled - Haller January 27, 2009) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15k. | Petition of MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a joint pole location: BROOKLINE ST. (Tabled - Eddy April 7, 2009) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16a. | Motion Clancy @ #7.3A CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether employees who participate in the city's health insurance and who have dependents who are students could be required to provide proof of enrollment to higher education every fall semester. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16b. | RESOLUTION @ #9f CC - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby supports the filing of a grant application with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for funds available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the purpose of Massachusetts Fire Service Staffing. (Rushton) | Attachments | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16c. | RESOLUTION @ #9f CC - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby supports the filing of a grant application with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for funds available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the purpose of Municipal Police Service Staffing. (Clancy) | Attachments | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri absent) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16d. | Motion Clancy @ #7.35C CM - Request City Manager to forward a copy of City Manager's communication #7.35C CM to all members of the landfill committee. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16e. | Motion Germain @#7.39B CM - Request City Manager provide City Council with the number of swimming lessons taught at city public pools in the past. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16f. | Motion Haller @ #7.39D - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report explaining the steps that would be necessary for City Council to revise the City Council 1987 vote relative to the Quinn Bill. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16g. | Motion Palmieri @ #13a-13rr CC - Request City Council to consider initiating a petition to the state legislature to create a pilot program to assist in private street conversion. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16h. | Motion Rushton - Suspension of Rules - Request City Council of the City of Worcester to recognized the organizers and participants of the World Cup Soccer event at City Council meeting in September. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16i. | Motion Rushton - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager respond to a previous request relative to amending the current leash ordinance that would require owners to leash their dogs on private properties that have no fencing. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16j. | Motion Rosen - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager report to City Council if the water source used to maintain the plants and flowers at Hope Cemetery has been shut off. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16k. | Motion Clancy - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with information as to what the process would be to establish 20MPH Zones at parks and playgrounds. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16l. | Motion Clancy - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager request the Traffic Engineer review traffic signage and crosswalk signage on Acton St. for the purpose of making any changes to promote public safety. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16m. | PETITION - Councilor Barbara G. Haller request sidewalk repair on Dewey St. in the vicinity of Evo Restaurant/Living Earth Market. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16n. | Motion Petty - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning recent policy changes at the MBTA and the impact these changes could have on services to Worcester such as fare increases or elimination of routes or schedule changes. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16o. | PETITION - Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Andy Frielich, General Manager of the Willows, request to install a stop sign on West Chester St. at Barry Rd. Ext. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16p. | PETITION - Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Andy Frielich, General Manager of the Willows, request to install a driveway warning sign on Barry Rd. Ext. in the vicinity of the Willows. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16q. | Motion Smith - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works & Parks install street signs for Barry Rd. and Barry Rd. Ext. at the intersection of Barry Rd. and Toronita and Barry Rd. and Barry Rd. Ext. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16r. | PETITION - Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Frank Burgos request sidewalk construction at 62 Kinnicut Rd. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16s. | Motion Smith - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works & Parks determine if a sidewalk existed previously in front of 62 Kinnicut Rd or if a sidewalk would need to be constructed and the home owner would need to be assessed. | Attachments | | | Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16t. | PETITION - Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Carol Grahan request City Manager request the Police Chief to provide speed surveillance in the are of June St. and Mill St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
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