City Council

City of Fitchburg City Council Meeting Memorial Middle School Library 615 Rollstone Street, Fitchburg, MA May 6, 2014 Memorial Middle School library, 615 Rollstone Street, Fitchburg MA The Council Meets at 7:30 o’clock p.m. I Public Forum II Report of Committee on Records III Communications from Her Honor the Mayor IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS V. COMMUNICATIONS: OTHER VI. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Appointments Committee: Oral report on the following Matters: New Appointments: Member of the Youth Commission (One Year Term) Jillian Wolons 825 John Fitch Highway, Apt. 13 Fitchburg, MA 01420 (One Year Term) Angela Salazar 31 Cascade St. Fitchburg, MA 01420 (One Year Term) Sophia Goncalves 358 Rollstone St. Fitchburg, MA 01420 (One Year Term) Solveig Shilling 426 Richardson Rd. Fitchburg, MA 01420  (One Year Term) Alyssa Valcourt 25 Prospect St. Basement Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Two Year Term) Gabriela Upson 94 Parson Circle Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Two Year Term) Nazanin Beigi 94 Nashua St. Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Two Year Term) Amanda Valcourt 25 Nimitz Ave. Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Two Year Term) Vinnie Rodriguez 8 Grace Terrace Apt. 2 Fitchburg, MA 01420 (Three Year Term) Alyssa Phillips 124 Olin Ave. Fitchburg, MA 01420 Public Safety Committee: Oral report on the following Matter: 092-14. Mark Dufour, Dufour Truck and Equipment, for a Class II Dealer’s License located at 24 Rollstone St. VII. SPECIAL PERMIT HEARING 077-14. Zachary Fleckner Professional Performance, LLC to construct an office and storage space at 122 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg. VIII. ORDERS-FINANCE 097-14. ORDER: Transfer $150,000 to BUILDING-DEMOLITION from TREASURER-DEBT SERVICE. (Requires a 2/3 Vote) 098-14. ORDER: Appropr. $156,156.21, the unexpended balance of an original loan amount to pay costs of reconstructing and remodeling to school buildings as outlined in the enclosed Order. 099-14. ORDER: Transfer $30,000 to POLICE PERSONAL SERVICES OVERTIME from POLICE PERSONAL SERVICES. IX. ORDINANCES 087-14. AN ORDINANCE: That Chapter 169, Section 24 of the Code of The City of Fitchburg entitled "Parking Prohibited at all times" as most recently amended, be further amended by deleting therefrom; Name of Street: Side: Location: Highland Avenue Both From Rogers Avenue to Holman Street (Reference Petition #291-10) (FINAL READING) 088-14. AN ORDINANCE: That Chapter 169, Section 54C(1) of the Code of The City of Fitchburg entitled "Resident-only permit parking areas/tow zone" as most recently amended, be further amended by adding thereto Name of Street: Side: Location: Highland Avenue West From Rogers Avenue to Holman Street (Reference Petition #291-10) (FINAL READING) 100-14. AN ORDINANCE: Amending Section 8B, of Chapter 1 of the Code of the City of Fitchburg, entitled “Word Usage”, re” Gender” as outlined in the enclosed Ordinance. (Reference Petition #47-13) (First Reading) 101-14. AN ORDINANCE: Amending Chapter 3, section 19A of the Code of the City of Fitchburg entitled “Establishment of administrative departments” by adding: “In the event a department head position is vacant due to the position not being funded, prolonged absence, or otherwise, the division heads in said department shall report directly to the Mayor.” (Reference Petition #41-14) (First Reading) 102-14. AN ORDINANCE: Amending Chapter 3, Section 4 of the Code of the City of Fitchburg entitled “Mayoral Appointments” re: Selection Committee. (Reference Petition #42-14) (First Reading) 103-14. AN ORDINANCE: Amending Chapter 3, Section 19A of the Code of the City of Fitchburg entitled “Establishment of administrative departments” re: Building and Zoning Enforcement Department. (Reference Petition #43-14) (First Reading) X. PETITIONS 104-14. Carlos Perez, to purchase parcels of land abutting 302 Kimball St. as outlined in the petition. (City Property Committee) 105-14. Gaetano Colomba, 59 Walnut St., to continue its Religious use rights for the property at 59 Walnut St., previously known as “Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church” as outlined in the enclosed petition. (City Propery Committee) 106-14. Councillor Angelo Bisol, to change the wording in the City code Article X, section 3-121, re: Board of Parks Commissioners, as outlined in the enclosed petition. (Legislative Affairs Committee) 107-14. David Streb, to have the Technology Coordinator Position at the Fitchburg Public Library designated as “Special Municipal Employee” Status. (Legislative Affairs Committee) 108-14. Councillors Michael P. Kushmerek and Angelo Bisol tto undertake a comprehensive review of the parking situation in the University overlay district and make recommendations to mitigate parking congestion. (Public Safety Committee) 109-14. George Jreige, dba River Street Auto Sales, 369 River St. for a Class II Dealer’s license. (Public Safety Committee) 110-14. Timothy Pomerleau, dba Rydemore Heavy Duty Truck Parts, 150 Benson Street, for a Class II Dealer’s License. (Public Safety Committee) 111-14. Timothy Pomerleau, dba Rydemore Heavy Duty Truck Parts, 150 Benson Street, for a Class III Dealer’s License. (Public Safety Committee) 112-14. Karen Stropparo, dba Fitchburg Foundry, 150 Benson Street, for a Class III Dealer’s License. (Public Safety Committee) 113-14. J.P. Raymond Goguen, to request a City owned fence be repaired as outlined in the enclosed petition. (Public Works Committee) 114-14. Councillor Amy Green, to replace a section of sidewalk that was damaged from a tree being removed in front of 218 Walton St., residence of Mr. John Roy. (Public Works Committee) NEXT REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 20, 2014