City Council

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 26, 2009 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Attendance was taken by a roll call vote; all members were present. The Committee on Records reported that the records through October 13, 2009 were examined and found to be in order. The records were accepted. A moment of silence was held in memory of Father Donald Gothing of the Holy Trinity Evangelization Center in Leominster. The following COMMUNICATION was received, referred to the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE and given REGULAR COURSE. C-20 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that Sandra Leach be exempt from the provisions in M.G.L. Chapter 268A (20B) Conflict of Interest, as she is currently employed by the City of Leominster and will be taking on a position at the Recreation Department as well. Upon request of the Petitioner the following PETITION was WITHDRAWN. 13-10 Massachusetts Electric: Tanzio Road: Install 12 singly owned poles on Tanzio Road beginning at a point approximately 1440 feet west of the centerline of the intersection of Lancaster Street and continuing approximately 1552 feet in a northwesterly direction. The following PETITION was received, referred to the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE and given REGULAR COURSE. 14-10 Sgt. Richard J. Kinney, Leominster Police Department: Request a “No Parking-Tow Zone” sign be placed at the end of Tolman Avenue and “No Parking” signs be placed on the south side of Tolman Avenue between the dead-end of Tolman Avenue and the driveway located 177 feet east of the dead-end. The following APPOINTMENT was received, referred to the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE and given REGULAR COURSE. Election Officer for 2009-2010 - Joseph E. Firmani Councillor Salvatelli, Chairman of the Finance Committee, read the Financial Report for the City into the records. Account balances are as follows: Emergency Reserve Account (Free Cash) $6,230.00 Stabilization Account $5,680,472.16 Interest $12,282.00 Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED And ORDERED. Vt. 9 “yeas” C-17 Relative to the appropriation of $2,836.00 to the Cemetery Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Income Account. ORDERED: - that the sum of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Six Dollars ($2,836.00) be appropriated to the Cemetery Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Income Account. Upon request of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was given FURTHER TIME. Vt. 9/0 12-10 David R. Cormier: Place a crosswalk on Central Street (Route 12) from Cornerstones Restaurant to the corner at the entrance to Chapman Place. The following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED. Vt. 6 “yeas” and 2 “nays”; Councillors Marchand and Rosa opposed. The recommendation of the CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE for FURTHER TIME was DEFEATED. Vt. 1 “yeas” and 7 “nays” Councillors Salvatelli, Lanciani, Rowlands, Freda, Dombrowski, Marchand and Nickel opposed. Councillor Tocci abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. C-15 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request the confirmation of the 75 year time period for an easement between the City of Leominster and the Richmond Company, Inc. for access and parking on property located on Adams Street. Upon request of the CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was given FURTHER TIME. Vt. 9/0 C-18 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request the land located on Jungle Road as shown on Assessor’s Map 301, Lot 1A (former Transfer Station site) be declared surplus.  2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 26, 2009, continued Upon recommendation of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED and ORDERED. Vt. 9/0 C-16 Relative to the appropriation of $7,142.00 to the C.D.B.G. Housing Rehabilitation Expense Account; same to be transferred from the C.D.B.G. Storefront Improvement Program Expense Account. ORDERED: - that the sum of Seven Thousand One Hundred Forty Two Dollars ($7,142.00) be appropriated to the C.D.B.G. Housing Rehabilitation Expense Account; same to be transferred from the C.D.B.G. Storefront Improvement Program Expense Account. Upon recommendation of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED. Vt. 9/0 C-19 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that Kenneth Tata be exempt from the provisions in the M.G. L. Chapter 268A (20B) Conflict of Interest, as he is currently employed by the City of Leominster’s Police Department and will be taking on a position with the License Commission as well. Upon recommendation of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following APPOINTMENT was CONFIRMED. 9 “yeas” Emergency Management, EMS Unit – Marilyn Geer Rivera Under Old Business, Councillor Marchand, Chairman of the President’s Drinking Water Oversight Committee, said a meeting is scheduled. He said he received a few call Sunday morning about brown water. He said he received communication from Mr. LaPointe of the Department of Public Works indicating there were a couple of fire hydrants that were hit by an automobile and affected some of the neighborhoods. It seems to be cleared up at this point. Councillor Rowlands said in conversation with the Mayor there was a discussion about getting a time frame when the Committee could meet potentially on an off night to discuss the zoning with VHB and the different parties so we can move forward with what our expectations are. He said the Mayor said he would like to have a date established by the entire Council. Council President said he will get back to Councillor Rowlands during the week to set up a time. He said this is for the members of Legal Affairs but we can also set it up as Council of the whole. Councillor Rowlands said the Mayor suggested that he would bring in some representation from VHB, Kopelman & Paige and others within the City and have one big meeting to set expectations. He said the Mayor’s thought was to have it on an off night with the entire Council. Councillor Tocci scheduled a City Property Committee meeting November 4, 2009 at 6:30 P.M. Upon the recommendation of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the ELECTION ORDERS were passed. Vt. 9 “yeas” CITY OF LEOMINSTER SPECIAL STATE PRIMARY DECEMBER 8, 2009 ORDERED:-that the City Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to notify and warn the voters of the City of Leominster to assemble in their respective polling places in the several wards and precincts of the City, designated by the City Council as follows: WARD 1A SKY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL 500 KENNEDY WAY WARD 1B SKY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL 500 KENNEDY WAY WARD 1C SKY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL 500 KENNEDY WAY WARD 2A SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 95 VISCOLOID AVENUE WARD 2B SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 95 VISCOLOID AVENUE WARD 2C SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 95 VISCOLOID AVENUE WARD 3A FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES HALL 456 LITCHFIELD STREET WARD 3B FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES HALL 456 LITCHFIELD STREET  3 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 26, 2009, continued WARD 3C FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES HALL 456 LITCHFIELD STREET WARD 4A SENIOR CITIZEN DROP-IN CENTER 5 POND STREET WARD 4B LEOMINSTER VETERANS’ QUARTERS 100 WEST STREET WARD 4C LEOMINSTER VETERANS’ QUARTERS 100 WEST STREET WARD 5A AUDITORIUM, CITY HALL 25 WEST STREET WARD 5B AUDITORIUM, CITY HALL 25 WEST STREET WARD 5C FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LEOMINSTER 23 WEST STREET On Tuesday, December 8, 2009 then and there for the purpose of giving in their votes in the Special State Primaries for the election of candidates for the following office. Senator in Congress for the Commonwealth And it is further ORDERED:- that the polls shall be opened at 7:00 A.M. and closed at 8:00 P.M. and that notice shall be given by publication of this order in a conspicuous place in the office of the City Clerk. Per Order Leominster City Council True Copy Attest: Lynn A. Bouchard City Clerk __________________________________________________ CITY OF LEOMINSTER SPECIAL STATE ELECTION JANUARY 19, 2010 ORDERED:-that the City Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to notify and warn the voters of the City of Leominster to assemble in their respective polling places in the several wards and precincts of the City, designated by the City Council as follows: WARD 1A SKY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL 500 KENNEDY WAY WARD 1B SKY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL 500 KENNEDY WAY WARD 1C SKY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL 500 KENNEDY WAY WARD 2A SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 95 VISCOLOID AVENUE WARD 2B SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 95 VISCOLOID AVENUE WARD 2C SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 95 VISCOLOID AVENUE WARD 3A FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES HALL 456 LITCHFIELD STREET WARD 3B FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES HALL 456 LITCHFIELD STREET WARD 3C FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES HALL 456 LITCHFIELD STREET WARD 4A SENIOR CITIZEN DROP-IN CENTER 5 POND STREET WARD 4B LEOMINSTER VETERANS’ QUARTERS 100 WEST STREET  4 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 26, 2009, continued WARD 4C LEOMINSTER VETERANS’ QUARTERS 100 WEST STREET WARD 5A AUDITORIUM, CITY HALL 25 WEST STREET WARD 5B AUDITORIUM, CITY HALL 25 WEST STREET WARD 5C FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LEOMINSTER 23 WEST STREET On Tuesday, January 19, 2010 then and there for the purpose of giving in their votes for the election of a candidate for the following office. Senator in Congress for the Commonwealth And it is further ORDERED:- that the polls shall be opened at 7:00 A.M. and closed at 8:00 P.M. and that notice shall be given by publication of this order in a conspicuous place in the office of the City Clerk. Per Order Leominster City Council True Copy Attest: Lynn A. Bouchard City Clerk MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:20 P.M. _____________________________ Lynn A. Bouchard, City Clerk and Clerk of the City Council