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HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL, February 28, 2005 Hearing opened at 7:02 P.M. with Councillor Nickel, Chair of the Public Service Committee presiding. All members were present. The following COMMUNICATION was the subject of the hearing. C-89 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Layout and take by eminent domain for street purposes the parcel of land containing approximately 47,247 square feet identified as “Proposed Pioneer Drive Extension” on the plan titled “Plan of Proposed Pioneer Drive Extension in Leominster, MA prepared for Pioneer Park, LLC” dated January 5, 2005 and adopt the proposed Order of Taking-Pioneer Drive Extension. Gregory Liscotti speaking on behalf of Pioneer Park LLC spoke in support. He said that this land taking is for approximately 700 feet of roadway from Pioneer Drive to Orchard Hill Drive. Mr. Liscotti said that neighbors and others on the City Council have asked for this road to go right through. He said the Planning Board asked that this be completed before Pioneer Park opens. Mayor Mazzarella spoke in support. He said this taking is the portion of property that connects Pioneer Drive and Orchard Hill Drive. Gail Suyemoto, 25 Cloverleaf Road spoke in opposition. She said that once the city takes the property they are liable not only for the construction of the road but people who may be injured on that road. Ms. Suyemoto said that she feels the roadway should be built before the City takes the land. She said there is no benefit to the City to take this land now and if the city waits until after the road is built they would have more leverage that it is built to specifications. John Gravelle, 51 Parkdale Avenue spoke in opposition. He said there is no benefit to the city or taxpayers to take the road at this time. Mr. Gravelle said that he feels the developer should build the road before we take it over. Councillor Freda asked if this road would be bonded. Mr. Liscotti said that under normal circumstances that would be the case but where the City Council is doing the taking he is responsible for completing the road. He said he has given his word to the Planning Board and the City Council that the road would be finished. He said the Planning Board has made completion of the road a condition on his project. He said that he plans to get it finished by July that is the opening date for target. He said the topcoat would go on the road at a later time. Councillor Rowlands said that as he recalls the senior member of the Planning Board wanted to make it an order of condition that the road is complete and the compromise is that only the base coat would be down. Mr. Liscotti said that this is a very simple road project which he feels can be done within thirty days. Mayor Mazzarella said that the only thing the city might ask is that the top coat not be done until the heavy trucks are through going in and out of the project. He said that what Mr. Liscotti is saying is that when he is given the word to complete it will only take about thirty days to complete. HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL, February 28, 2005, continued Councillor Rowlands said that he wants to make it clear that the order of conditions by the Planning Board does not include a topcoat. He said that we took the original portion by eminent domain because we had the Public Works Economic Development grant in our hand so the city was at less risk. He said that we do not have that this time although he does believe that Mr. Liscotti’s word is good but is concerned as to what would happen if something happened to Mr. Liscotti. Councillor Nickel said that it is quite common for the Planning Board to ask that the topcoat not be applied until after the project is done. Mr. Liscotti said that one of the keys to getting the Harvard Street truck exclusion is opening this roadway. He said that he has the draft of the Harvard Street Truck Exclusion study and as soon as it is completed it will be submitted to the Mayors office for submission to Mass. Highway. Mayor Mazzarella said that originally our plan was to bring sewer as well as infrastructure to this area so that places like Star Container and Alpha Gary’s tractor-trailer traffic goes out to Route 2. He said initially the estimates were for $1,000,000.00 but quickly learned that it wasn’t enough money. Mayor Mazzarella said that after everything we have been through with the sewer projects we should be able to get this little piece resolved. Councillor Rowlands asked what the rationale is to putting the city at risk by accepting it before it is completed. Mayor Mazzarella said that he feels that that not giving an occupancy permit until the road is complete is the best guarantee that the road will be completed. He said it is better than having a bond because we would have to fight to get the bond. Councillor Marchand asked Mr. Liscotti what is the cost of putting the final coat on? Mr. Liscotti said that if he had to guess, it would probably be $25,000.00 to $30,000.00. Mr. Liscotti said that the shopping center sits on approximately 25 - 30 acres and he owns over 120 acres that he will be developing. He said that the Planning Board would have quite a few more wacks at him in the next ten years as he continues to develop that land. Councillor Marchand asked if it would be possible that $25,000.00 be put into an escrow account which could be used to put the topcoat on. He said this could be an agreement between the Mayor and Mr. Liscotti. Mr. Liscotti said that he thinks that shall be dealt with at the Planning Board issue. Mayor Mazzarella said that he thinks that Councillor Marchand is moving in the right direction. Councillor John Salvatelli asked what kind of timeframe we are looking at for the road to be complete. Mayor Mazzarella said that his only concern is the large trucks damaging the topcoat of the road. He said that he is not sure how long, Councillor John Salvatelli asked Mr. Liscotti if he plans to complete the road. Mr. Liscotti said that he does. Councillor John Salvatelli said that Mr. Liscotti’s word is good enough for him. Councillor Dombrowski said that asking the city to take the land by eminent domain before building the road is not the way things are typically done. Mr. Liscotti said that it has been done that way on two other projects. Mayor Mazzarella said that things may have been different if we had the money to run the road right through. He said that he feels that as soon as the road is passable people will use it. He said the problem is that 700 feet will not be a public way and we will not be able to enforce traffic regulations until we take this portion. Councillor Dombrowski said that many roads are not public ways and yet the public uses them. Mayor Mazzarella said that this is different because this section connects two public ways. Councillor Lanciani said that he feels that the Mayor is doing this for public safety reasons. He said that in a letter from the Planning Board it states that Mr. Liscotti will still have to follow the order of conditions for the project. HEARING ADJOURNED: 8:23 P.M. Ann B. Mahan, City Clerk and Clerk of the City Council REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 28, 2005 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. Attendance was taken by a roll call vote; all members present. A recess was called at 8:02 P.M. to continue the hearing and hold a public forum. The following petitions were received, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE and given REGULAR COURSE. C-103 Relative to the appropriation of $1,700.00 to the Planning Department Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Planning Department Salary and Wages Account. C-104 Relative to the appropriation of $2,057.00 to the Fire Department Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. C-105 Relative to the appropriation of $2,042.00 to the City Council Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Election and Registration Expense Account. The following COMMUNICATIONS were received with an Emergency Preamble and referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE. Vt. 9 “yeas” Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE the following COMMUNICATIONS were GRANTED and ORDERED. Vt. 9 “yeas”. C-106 Emergency Preamble Relative to the appropriation of $50,000.00 to the Snow and Ice Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. ORDERED:- that the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) be appropriated to the Snow and Ice Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. C-107 Emergency Preamble Relative to the appropriation of $75,000.00 to the Snow and Ice Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account.  ORDERED:- that the sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) be appropriated to the Snow and Ice Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. The following petitions were received, referred to the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE and given REGULAR COURSE. C-108 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Authorize the Mayor to file on behalf of the City of Leominster any and all applications deemed necessary for grants and/or reimbursements from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts deemed necessary under the Self-Help Act/Urban Self-Help Section (Chapter 132A, Section 11) and/or any others in any way connected with the scope of this Article and to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments as may be necessary on behalf of Leominster to affect said proposal. C-109 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that a Library Addition Project donation account be established as authorized by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53A. The following PETITION was received, referred to the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, given REGULAR COURSE and referred to the Traffic Department. 59-05 Carol D. Newell: Place a stop sign at the intersection of White Street and Ridgewood Drive. The following PETITIONS were received, referred to the WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, given REGULAR COURSE and referred to the License Commission and the Treasurer. 60-05 Carol and David Shields: Renew license for three pool tables at South Leominster Lounge d/b/a Forte’s Lounge, 1030 Central Street. 61-05 James A. Fusco: Renew license for six pool tables at Tiki Hut Lounge, 21 Sack Boulevard. 62-05 Rosario Palermo: Renew license for one pool table at Foggia Hall, 153 Lancaster Street. 63-05 Kym LeBlanc: Renew license for one pool table at the Tankard, 13 Central Street. The following APPOINTMENTS were received, referred to the WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE and given REGULAR COURSE. Ryan C. Muth – Firefighter Brian Voutour – Prospective Police Officer Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATIONS were GRANTED and ORDERED. Vt. 9 “yeas” C-87 Relative to the appropriation of $1,800.00 to the Conservation Commission Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Wetland Fees Reserved for Appropriation Account. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 28, 2005, continued ORDERED:- that the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,800.00) be appropriated to the Conservation Commission Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Wetland Fees Reserved for Appropriation Account. C-92 Relative to the appropriation of $2,500.00 to the Building Department Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. ORDERED:- that the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) be appropriated to the Building Department Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. C-93 Relative to the appropriation of $29,500.00 to the Police Department Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. ORDERED:- that the sum of Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($29,500.00) be appropriated to the Police Department Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. C-94 Relative to the appropriation of $50,000.00 to the Fire Department Overtime Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. ORDERED:- that the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) be appropriated to the Fire Department Overtime Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. C-95 Relative to the appropriation of $6,000.00 to the Wire Department Overtime Account; same to be transferred from the Emergency Reserve Account. ORDERED:- that the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) be appropriated to the Wire Department Overtime Account; same to be transferred from the Emergency Reserve Account. Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED and ORDERED. Vt. 8 “yeas” and 1 “nay”; Councillor Freda opposed. C-96 Relative to the appropriation of $4,000.00 to the Doyle Field Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. ORDERED:- that the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) be appropriated to the Doyle Field Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED and ORDERED. Vt. 9 “yeas” C-97 Relative to the appropriation of $2,000.00 to the Gallagher Building Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Gallagher Building Revolving Fund. ORDERED:- that the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) be appropriated to the Gallagher Building Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Gallagher Building Revolving Fund. Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was AMENDED Vt. 8/1; Councillor John Salvatelli opposed; GRANTED AS AMENDED. Vt. 7/2; Councilors Dombrowski and John Salvatelli opposed. Communication amended from $25,000.00 to $12,500.00. C-98 Relative to the appropriation of $12,500.00 to the City Solicitor Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Emergency Reserve Account. ORDERED:- that the sum of Twelve Thousand five Hundred Dollars ($12,500.00) be appropriated to the City Solicitor Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Emergency Reserve Account. Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATIONS were GRANTED and ORDERED. Vt. 9 “yeas” C-99 Relative to the appropriation of $20,000.00 to the Police & Fire Indemnification Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Insurance Expense Account. ORDERED:- that the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) be appropriated to the Police & Fire Indemnification Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Insurance Expense Account. C-100 Relative to the appropriation of $4,144.00 to the Highway Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. ORDERED:- that the sum of Four Thousand One Hundred Forty Four Dollars ($4,144.00) be appropriated to the Highway Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATIONS were RATIFIED. Vt. 9 “yeas” C-101 Relative to the appropriation of $40,000.00 to the Snow and Ice Expense Overtime Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account.(Granted on February 14, 2005 as an Emergency Preamble; another vote is required) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 28, 2005, continued C-102 Relative to the appropriation of $260,000.00 to the Snow and Ice Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account.(Granted on February 14, 2005 as an Emergency Preamble; another vote is required) Upon recommendation of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED. Vt. 6/3; Councillors Robert Salvatelli, Rowlands and Dombrowski opposed. C-89 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Layout and take by eminent domain for street purposes the parcel of land containing approximately 47,247 square feet identified as “Proposed Pioneer Drive Extension” on the plan titled “Plan of Proposed Pioneer Drive Extension in Leominster, MA prepared for Pioneer Park, LLC” dated January 5, 2005 and adopt the proposed Order of Taking-Pioneer Drive Extension. Upon request of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was given LEAVE TO WITHDRAW. Vt. 9/0 52-05 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England Inc.: Union Street; Relocate one jointly owned pole on Union Street at a point approximately 120 feet north of the centerline of the intersection of Tisdale Street and continuing approximately 5 feet in a southerly direction. Upon request of the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was given FURTHER TIME. Vt. 9/0 53-05 Leominster City Council; Richard Marchand, David Rowlands, Wayne Nickel, Robert Salvatelli, John Dombrowski and Dennis Rosa: Amend the City of Leominster’s Zoning Ordinance Article 11, Subsection 22- 24.2.5 concerning mixed-use development projects in the Industrial Districts, by deleting subsections 24.2.5.1 through 24.2.5.2 in their entirety and substituting therefore new Subsections 24.2.5.1 through 24.2.5.5.(A hearing will be held on March 14, 2005 at 7:00 P.M.) Upon request of the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was TABLED. Vt. 9/0 54-05 Hee Man Chie and Julia Chie: Extend the Commercial zoning area at the corner of Nelson and North Main Street to include 29 Nelson Street currently zoned Residence B, as shown on Assessors Map 195, lot 13. Upon request of the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was TABLED. Vt. 9/0. A hearing was set for March 28, 2005 at 7:00P.M. 55-05 Leominster Development Corporation, Eugene J. Capoccia, President: Grant a Special Permit to construct a 14 unit townhouse community on Adams Street, as shown on Assessor’s Map 2 as lot 19, located in a flood plain district. Upon request of the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was TABLED. Vt. 9/0 56-05 Ten Registered Voters, submitted by James Whitney: Amend Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22-16 of the Revised Zoning Ordinances entitled “Generally Permitted Uses” by adding new subsections (1) 16.9.1, in an Industrial or Commercial district the City Council may grant a Special Permit allowing the re-use of an existing building for a use not otherwise permitted in the district in which the building is located. The new use is one listed in Article II Section 22-26 as being permitted as of right or as being allowed subject to a Special Permit requirement in a Residence, Business, Commercial or Industrial district, exclusive of Adult Entertainment uses; (2) 16.9.2 the City Council shall find that the proposed reuse will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the prior use and such permits may also impose conditions, safeguards and limitations on time or use. (3) 16.9.3 in granting a Special Permit to a specific business or use it will be exclusive to that business. All other businesses must apply for a Special Permit exclusive to such new use or business. Upon request of the CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was TABLED. Vt. 9/0 C-90 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that city owned property located on Jungle Road, shown on Assessors Map 302, Lot 1A be declared surplus and made available for sale according to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30B, Section 16. Upon recommendation of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was GRANTED. Vt. 9/0 57-05 Kathleen A. Violette: Grant a transient vendors license for the sale of plants and flowers from March 23, 2005 through May 15, 2005. Upon request of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was given FURTHER TIME. Vt. 9/0 58-05 William Plant: Renew license for one pool table at J.C. Fenwicks Co., 37 Mechanic Street. Upon recommendation of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following APPOINTMENTS were CONFIRMED. Vt. 9/0 Board of Registrars – Ann B. Mahan –term to expire April 15, 2007 (appointment to take effect June 1, 2005, filling the unexpired term of Basil Altobelli) Prospective Police Officer Candidates – Kevin Anderson, Elvin Vasquez, Ryan Morrell, Jared Phillips, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 28, 2005, continued Upon request of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following APPOINTMENTS were given LEAVE TO WITHDRAW. Vt. 9/0 Prospective Police Officer Candidates - Matthew Davidson, Thomas Amato. Upon recommendation of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following APPOINTMENTS were CONFIRMED. Vt. 9/0 Emergency Management Agency – Jocelyn A. Hearnshaw and Alfred W. Staal. Upon request of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following APPOINTMENT was given FURTHER TIME. Vt. 9/0 Water and Sewer Commission – Ricky Melanson – term to expire April 15, 2006 (to fill the unexpired term of Rene Garneau) Upon recommendation of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE, the following ORDER was ADOPTED. Vt. 6/3; Councillors Dombrowski, Robert Salvatelli and Rowlands opposed. CITY OF LEOMINSTER ORDER OF TAKING – PIONEER DRIVE EXTENSION At a regular scheduled meeting of the Leominster City Council, it was voted and ordered as follows: The City Council of the City of Leominster, duly elected, qualified and acting as such on behalf of the city, pursuant to th the 28 day of February 2005 vote of the City Council in response to Communication No. C-89 from the Mayor and by virtue of and in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 82, §§ 21-24, M.G.L. c. 83, § 4, M.G.L. c. 79 and of any and every power and authority which is hereunto in any way enabling, does hereby take on behalf of the City the following interests in land, for the purpose as stated: (1) for the purpose of a public way, the fee in the approximately 47,247 square feet of land identified as “Proposed Pioneer Drive Extension” on the plan titled: “Plan of Proposed Pioneer Drive Extension in Leominster, Mass. Prepared for Pioneer Park, LLC”, dated 5 January 2005, prepared by Whitman &  Bingham Associates, Inc. (“Layout Plan”), which Layout Plan will be recorded in the Worcester Northern District Registry of Deeds Plan book 453, Page 25. (2) For drainage easement is to include, without limitation, the right to use the easement premises for all purposes associated with drainage of surface water from the surrounding area, including the right to survey, construct, reconstruct, install, use, maintain, repair, enlarge, replace, remove or abandon in place, any and all appurtenances to facilitate and control said drainage, and to do all other acts incidental thereto; The drainage easement is to include, without limitation, the right to use the easement premises for all purposes associated and drainage of surface water from the surrounding area, including the right to survey, construct, reconstruct, install, use, maintain, repair, enlarge, replace, remove or abandon in place, any and all appurtenances to facilitate and control said drainage, and to do all other acts incidental thereto; The property rights taken herein include the right to cut and remove trees from within the taking premises. The City is not hereby taking any interest in existing easements, if any, affected the taking premises. The land affected by the herein takings is owned, ore believed to be owned by the persons named on below: Proposed Pioneer Drive Extension (including any interest owned in the part of Proposed Pioneer Drive Extension beside land owned by the City of Leominster) is taken in fee from Pioneer Park, LLC, which is the record owner of such land by virtue of the deed recorded in said Registry of Deeds on Book 5553, Page 217. The part of Pioneer Drive Extension that the City of Leominster may own by virtue of M.G.L. c. 183 § 58 beside the land that M.P. Crowley Company Inc. owns (Lot 1A, Plan Book 438, Page 1) by virtue of the deed recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 553, Page 223 is taken in fee from M.P. Crowley Company, Inc. The taken Drainage easement located within “Proposed Utility Easement ‘A’ Plan Book 38, Page 1” on the Layout Plan is taken from M.P. Crowley Company, Inc., the owner of the servient land by virtue of said Book 3913, Page 129 deed. The taken Drainage easement located within “Proposed Utility Easement ‘B’ Plan Book 438, Page 1” on the Layout Plan is taken from Pioneer Park, LLC, who owns the servient land by virtue of said Book 3913, Page 217 deed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we the duly elected and qualified City Councilor of the City of Leominster, have hereunto set our hands as of the 28th day of February 2005. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LEOMINSTER /s/ Dennis A. Rosa /s/ Claire M. Freda /s/ James Lanciani Jr. /s/ John a. Salvatelli /s/ Wayne a. Nickel /s/ Richard M. Marchand /s/ Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor The following ORDINANCE was read once and adopted as presented. Vt. 9 “yeas”. A hearing was set for March 14, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. Vt. 9/0 1st Reading Ordinance – to amend Chapter 13 Section 13-34 of the Revised Ordinances entitled “No Parking on Certain Street” by inserting “Pioneer Drive (both sides), in a southerly direction for a distance of one thousand four hundred fifty feet. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 28, 2005, continued The following ORDINANCE was read once and adopted as presented. Vt. 9 “yeas”. A hearing was set for March 14, 2005 at 7:32 P.M. Vt. 8/1; Councillor Lanciani opposed 1st Reading Ordinance – to amend Chapter 13, Section 13-34 of the Revised Ordinances entitled “No Parking on Certain Streets” by inserting “Lancaster Street (south side), from Litchfield Street for a distance of one hundred thirty-five feet in a westerly direction. Under New Business Councillor Nickel said that he is trying to set up another meeting with John Crowley regarding sewer issues in North Leominster. He said that he is looking to reschedule the meeting for March 9, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. in the Mayors Office Councillor Marchand said that he would like to let people know that the Lions Club will be holding a dinner show at the Four Points Sheraton and this is a huge fundraiser for them. Tickets can be purchased through Joe Poirier or his wife. Councillor Marchand said that there was a tragedy this weekend in Boston when a young lady fell from a fourth story apartment. He said there was a young man from Leominster named Michael Conway now a student at Northeastern University walking by at that time and he used his body as a shield to break her fall and saved her life. Councillor Marchand said that he would like it we sent a letter to Mr. Conway. Councillor Marchand said he was appalled to see that the U-Haul business is still in operation with the trailer. He said he found out that the Building Inspector, Ed Cataldo has been to the site many times and the manager has told his employees that the corporate office has told them to keep coming to work. Mr. Cataldo has been writing $300.00 fines and right now it is in the hands of the City Solicitor. Councillor John Salvatelli asked what the status of filling the City Clerks position is. Councillor Lanciani said he has a packet of resumes for him and Councillor Freda and they should look them over and pick out candidates they would like to interview. He said that these resumes should be kept confidential. Councillor Robert Salvatelli said that any City Councillor may look at the resumes and can asked that someone be interviewed. Councillor Lanciani said there are forty-nine applications. Councillor Nickel, Chair of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE, moved that the following PETITIONS be removed from table and placed on the calendar for action. It was so voted. Vt. 9/0. Committees report as follows: 31-05 Robert Salvatelli: Accept Tisdale Avenue as a public way. LEAVE TO WITHDRAW Vt. 9/0 49-05 Peter A. CampoBasso, Esquire for Robert Eyles: Accept and layout Southers Crossing as a public way. GRANTED; Contingent upon a letter from the Conservation Commission stating Orders of Conditions have been met. Vt. 9/0 MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:15 P.M. Ann B. Mahan, City Clerk and Clerk of the City Council