City Council
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · June 25, 2020
Minutes
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A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held remotely via zoom on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at
7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on
June 23, 2020 at 12:15 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
All Councillors were present.
Council President McCarthy presided.
Councillor Madore moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It
was so voted.
President McCarthy requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
1. Yoleny Ynoa, 53 Clark St., Salem – ADUs
2. Rosa Ordaz, 13 Forest Ave., Salem – ADUs
3. Flora Tonthat, 30 Northey St., Salem – IZ & Curtis Park (CPA)
4. Nestor Grullon, 14 Harrison Ave., Salem – ADUs
5. Jeff Cohen, 12 Hancock St., Salem – IZ & ADUs
6. Fawaz Abusharkh, 4 Harrison Rd., Salem – IZ & ADUs
7. Pedro Fabre, 4 Border St., Salem – Zoning
8. Mickey Northcutt, 96 Lafayette St. (CDC), Salem - Zoning
(#296) – APPOINTMENT OF ALEXANDER SANCHEZ TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION
Held from the last meeting, The Mayor’s appointment of Alexander Sanchez of 414 Essex St #7 to
the Salem Youth Commission with a term to expire June 11, 2021 was confirmed by a unanimous
roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth,
Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded in the
affirmative.
#320 – APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS FUREY TO THE PLANNING BOARD
The Mayor’s appointment of Thomas Furey 36 Dunlap St., as a member to the Planning Board with
a term to expire June 25, 2025 was held under the rules.
#321 – APPOINTMENT OF GARY SANTO TO THE LICENSING BOARD
The Mayor’s appointment of Gary Santo Jr. 25 Washington Sq. to the Licensing Board with a term
to expire June 1, 2022 was held under the rules.
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#322 – APPROPRIATION OF $391,140.00 TO BERTRAM FIELD PHASE 2 PROJECT
The following Order introduced by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules by a roll
call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth,
Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded in the
affirmative.
ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Ninety One Thousand, One Hundred Forty Dollars
($391,140.00) is hereby appropriated and transferred from the “Capital Outlay Fund 2000” to the
ST CIP Bertram Field PH2 Account (20002017-5846BS) for capital costs associated with the
Bertram Field Phase 2 Project, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Councillor Turiel asked and received suspension of the rules to allow the Mayor and Jenna Ide to
speak.
Councillor Dibble asked if this was something we could afford to do?
The Mayor responded that we have the money. There is a difference between Capital funds
versus operating funds.
Councillor Dominguez asked If this was the total amount or will you need more money?
The Mayor responded again the difference between operational and capital funds. COVID is
affecting operational funds.
#323 – BOND ORDER OF $150,000.00 FOR BERTRAM FIELD PHASE 2 PROJECT
The following Bond Order introduced by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules by
a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth,
Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded in the
affirmative.
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) of the Fiscal Year
2020 CIP Funds be transferred from the Witchcraft Heights Elementary School HVAC account for
the replacement of the chiller system and associated costs (account #3045309 580839) to pay for
the costs of the Bertram Field Phase 2 Project, in accordance with the recommendation of Her
Honor the Mayor.
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#324 – ORDINANCE INCREASING FINES FOR FIREWORKS
The following Ordinance introduced by the Mayor was adopted for first passage as amended and
referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs by a roll call vote of 10 yeas,
0 nays and 1 absent. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski,
Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative. Councillor Flynn
recused himself for this matter.
ORDINANCE: Increasing the penalty for certain prohibited noises
In the year two thousand and twenty
ORDINANCE: Increasing the penalty for certain prohibited noises
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section I. Section 22-3 of Chapter 22 is hereby amended by deleting subsection (c) in its entirety
and replacing it with new subsections as follows:
“(c) Any person who willfully or knowingly violates subsection (7) of Section 22-2 shall be fined for
each offense a sum of not more than $300. Each act causing the prohibited noise shall constitute a
separate offense. Such fines may be issued by the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief, the Health
Agent, or any of their officers, agents, inspectors, or designees.
(d) Each day of violation of any section of this chapter, excepting subsection (7) of Section 22-2,
shall constitute a separate offense.”
Section II. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
Amended Ordinance:
In the year two thousand and twenty
An Ordinance increasing the penalty for certain prohibited noises
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section I. Section 22-3 of Chapter 22 is hereby amended by
1. inserting within subsection (b) after the word “chapter” the phrase “, except subsection (7) of
Section 22-2,” and
2. deleting subsection (c) in its entirety and replacing it with new subsections as follows:
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“(c) Any person who willfully or knowingly violates subsection (7) of Section 22-2 shall be fined for
each offense a sum of not more than $300. Each act causing the prohibited noise shall constitute a
separate offense. Such fines may be issued by the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief, the Health
Agent, or any of their officers, agents, inspectors, or designees.
(d) Each day of violation of any section of this chapter, excepting subsection (7) of Section 22-2,
shall constitute a separate offense.”
Section II. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#325 – TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDING NORTH STREET – HANDICAP PARKING
The following ordinance introduced by Councillor Riccardi was adopted for first passage by a roll
call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth,
Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded in the
affirmative.
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42. Sec. 50B
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Amending Chapter 42, Section 50B – “Handicap Zones, Limited Time” is hereby
amended by adding the following:
North Street, in front of #118 starting at a point twenty-four (24) feet northwest of the driveway at
#118 North Street, running southeast for twenty (20) feet, “Handicapped Parking Only, Tow Zone.”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#326 – TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDING HATHORNE STREET – HANDICAP PARKING
The following ordinance introduced by Councillor Morsillo was adopted for first passage by a roll
call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth,
Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded in the
affirmative.
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42. Sec. 50B
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
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Section 1. Amending Chapter 42, Section 50B – “Handicap Zones, Limited Time” is hereby
amended by adding the following:
Hathorne Street, in front of #76 starting at a point twenty-four (24) feet southeast of the driveway
at #76 Hathorne Street, running northwest for twenty (20) feet, “Handicapped Parking Only, Tow
Zone.”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
#327 – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT DATED MAY 2020
The following Order introduced by Councillor Turiel was adopted.
ORDERED: That the FY2020 Monthly Financial Report dated May 2020 be referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance.
#328 – CITY COUNCIL SUMMER MEETINGS FOR JULY AND AUGUST
The following Order introduced by Councillor Sargent was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0
nays and 0 absent. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo,
Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative.
ORDERED: That the Regular Meetings of the City Council for the months of July and August be
combined and held on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
#329 – (#304) – AMENDING ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO RATES OF USE FOR SEWER
Councillor Madore offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and
Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and the
recommendation was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors
Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and
McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative.
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the
Whole to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance amending Rates of Use for Sewer has
considered said matter and would recommend Adoption for First Passage by Roll Call Vote.
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#330 – (#305) – AMENDING ORDINACE RELATIVE TO RATES FOR USE OF WATER
Councillor Madore offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and
Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and the
recommendation was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors
Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and
McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative.
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the
Whole to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance amending Rates of Use for Sewer has
considered said matter and would recommend Adoption for First Passage by Roll Call Vote.
#331 – (#306) – AMENDING ORDINACE RELATIVE TO TRASH FEES
Councillor Madore offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and
Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and the
recommendation was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays and 1 absent. Councillors
Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Turiel and McCarthy
were all recorded in the affirmative. Councillor Sargent recused himself for this matter.
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the
whole to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance amending Trash fees has considered said
matter and would recommend Adoption for First Passage by Roll Call Vote.
#332 – (#307) – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC RELATIVE TO ENFORCEMENT OF
PARKING METERS ON SUNDAYS
Councillor Madore offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and
Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and the
recommendation was adopted by a roll call vote of 6 yeas, 5 nays and 0 absent. Councillors
Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi and Turiel were all recorded in the affirmative.
Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Sargent and McCarthy were all recorded in the negative.
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the
whole to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance amending Traffic – Parking Meter
Enforcement on Sundays has considered said matter and would recommend adoption for first
passage by roll call vote.
Councillor Madore explained the two main reasons are to adjust to the new normal. Since the City
has been taking up spaces for outdoor dining and there are fewer of them the restaurants and
business want to see turnover in these spots. As it is now, a person can park late Saturday and
leave their car until Monday morning. This hurts businesses that rely on parking. The other reason
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is due to the budget shortfall. This will be a potential increase in revenue. The estimated revenue
would be between $270K - $330K and a part-time staff person would be less than $15,000.
Councillor Flynn disagrees. He thinks this is a bad time to do this. As businesses are trying to get
back on their feet, this will deter people from coming to Salem.
Councillor Dominguez is concerned about people going to church on Sundays and getting tickets.
Councillor Madore responded about the church goers. The Traffic Director will stay away from
ticketing cars in areas of churches but can not put it into the ordinance because it wouldn’t be
equitable. And responding to hurting business, Councillor Madore stated that the businesses
asked for Sunday meters and the city is responding to the needs.
Councillor Sargent said that there should be a day off by not paying parking meters. He doesn’t
feel it is right to hand out tickets on a Sunday.
Councillor Prosniewski responded Salem residents can park for free at the garages and lots. This
only effects tourists and visitors.
Councillor Hapworth stated most studies have shown cars cruising around looking for free parking;
tourists should pay.
Councillor McCarthy reminded everyone that this amount is already in the budget to balance it. If
we cut the $250,000 by not passing this then the amount will be passed on to the taxes.
Councillor Dominguez asked if we cannot legally put that churchgoers will not be ticketed how will
that be controlled. We cannot discriminate but we should have something in place to protect the
churches and not try to fix it after the fact.
Councillor Flynn stated there were a lot of holes in this plan. Although Salem residents can park
for free in the garage, but what if they don’t live near a garage.
Councillor Madore responded that we cannot specifically single out in an ordinance a church goer
or going to set a precedence for other groups. They will not ticket outside a religious
establishment. We all work hard with our city staff to find solutions. Reach out to the Parking and
Traffic Director to find solutions. Look for a compromise. Trying not to single out anybody. Trying
to help business. They see the cars not moving off the street and it hurts them.
Councillor Dibble suggested to notify religious leaders so the know the plan and tell their
congregation. Also promote garages are free to Salem residents.
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#333 – (#142) – INCLUSIONARY ZONING ORDINANCE
Councillor Madore offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and
Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report.
The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the
Whole to whom was referred the matter of a Zoning Ordinance Relative to Inclusionary Zoning (IZ)
has considered said matter and would recommend adoption for first passage by roll call vote.
Councillor Madore reviewed the options for developers. The density bonus was to offset costs.
This new ordinance will be the strongest in the state. Currently our informal policy is 10%
affordable units at 80% AMI. Looking in the future to require 60% AMI.
Councillor Dominguez stated that the IZ is a good tool . It is too much to give out 25% density
bonuses. I am in favor but like to see stronger affordability. Councillor Dominguez made a motion
to ask for 15% of affordable units. This would be 60% AMI, 15% affordable and 25% Density
Bonus. This motion was seconded by Councillor Dibble. This amendment passed by a roll call
vote of 7 yeas and 4 nays. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Madore, Morsillo, Riccardi, Turiel and
McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative. Councillors Flynn, Hapworth, Prosniewski and
Sargent were all recorded as opposed. The matter carries.
Councillor Madore stated that a developer who takes advantage of the density bonus will build
15% affordable units.
Councillor Hapworth asked is there a way to get numbers and have this go back to committee.
Councillor Turiel stated given the math that went into this he has a concern with changing the
numbers. It might work but if it is too tight it will turn this incentive into something punishing. If
amending this, stays within the four corners he is ok with that to pass it and put back into
committee.
Councillor Sargent feels 25% bonus is to large of a bonus. Hew rather see 10% bonus. It is
usually 1-1 like in the NRCC but with density in Salem its 1-3.
Councillor Dibble he sat on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board. We are building way too
many luxury units and tax rate driving up costs of living in Salem. 25% density bonus on an
already dense plan is overcrowding. Where is the benefit to the Salem residents? He was out
voted on 2 amendments he proposed to include with the first passage. He fought to decrease 80%
to 60% and increase 10% to 12 or 15%. Ok with that but density bonus shouldn’t be allowed. .
Don’t need to be overcrowded in Salem. Motion to strike 25% density bonus and delete section
5.4.4 in its entirety. Councillor Sargent seconded. The matter does not carry be a roll call vote of 4
yeas, 7 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn and Sargent were all recorded
in the affirmative. Councillors Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Turiel and
McCarthy were recorded in the negative.
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Councillor Madore stated let’s adopt for first passage and refer back to committee, but concerned
it won’t pass.
A motion to refer this matter back to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-
posted with the Committee of the Whole was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 yeas, 3 nays and 0
absent. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Prosniewski, Sargent, Turiel and
McCarthy were all recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Madore, Morsillo and Riccardi
were all recorded as voting in the negative. The matter carries.
#334 – (#302) – BOND ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,638,451 - FY21 GENERAL FUND CIP
Councillor Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-
posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and the
recommendation was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors
Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and
McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative.
The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to
whom was referred the matter of the Bond Order in the amount of $9,638,451.00 for Fiscal Year
2021 General Fund Capital Improvement Program in accordance with MGL Ch. 44, has considered
said matter and would recommend Adoption for First Passage by Roll Call Vote.
#335 – (#303) – BOND ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,758,033 – FY21 WATER/SEWER CIP
Councillor Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-
posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and the recommendation
was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez,
Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all
recorded in the affirmative.
The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to
whom was referred the matter of a Bond Order in the amount of $4,758,033.00 for Fiscal Year
2021 Water/Sewer Capital Improvement Program in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 7 &
8 has considered said matter and would recommend Adoption for First Passage by Roll Call Vote.
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#336 – (#301) – FY2021 LIST OF REVOLVING ACCOUNTS
Councillor Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-
posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and the
recommendation was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors
Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and
McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative.
The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to
whom was referred the matter of FY2021 List of Revolving Fund Accounts in the amount of
$2,388,000.00 considered said matter and would recommend Adoption by Roll Call Vote.
#337 (#300 & #338A) – FISCAL YEAR 2021 PROPOSED FIVE YEAR CIP PLAN 2021 - 2025
Councillor Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-
posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and the
recommendation was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors
Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and
McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative.
The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to
whom was referred the matter of Fiscal Year 2021 Proposed Five Year CIP 2021 – 2025 has
considered said matter and would recommend #338 (##338Adoption by Roll Call Vote.
#338 – FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET
Councillor Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-
posted with Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Fiscal Year 2021.
338.1 – MAYOR
Mayor’s departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $420,501.00
Non Personnel Expenses $146,550.00
Total $567,051.00
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338.2 – CITY COUNCIL
City Council departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $158,542.00
Non Personnel Expenses $45,365.00
Total $203,907.00
338.3– CITY CLERK
City Clerk departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $301,394.00
Non Personnel Expenses 11,150.00
Total $312,544.00
338.4 – ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
Elections & Registration departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $131,207.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 89,100.00
Total $220,307.00
338.5 – ASSESSOR
Assessing departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $316,034.00
Non Personnel Expenses $55,400.00
Total $371,434.00
338.6 – COLLECTOR
Collector departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $238,335.00
Non Personnel Expenses $7,600.00
Total $245,935.00
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338.7 – INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES / DATA PROCESSING
Informational Technology Services (ITS) departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $7,36710.00
Non Personnel Expenses $13,000.00
Total $749,710.00
Fixed Costs $768,558.00
Total $1,518,268.00
338.8 – FINANCE
Finance Department budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $340,816.00
Non Personnel Expenses $52,145.00
Total $392,961.00
338.9 – PARKING
Parking Department budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $852,853.00
Non Personnel Expenses $350,795.00
Total $1,203,648.00
338.10 – PURCHASING
Purchasing Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $155,111.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 22,625.00
Total $177,736.00
Fixed Costs $73,076.00
Total $250,812.00
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338.11 – TREASURER
Treasurer Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $255,469.00
Non Personnel Expenses $196,302.00
Total $451,771.00
Debt Service Expenses $6,442,406.00
Short Term Debt. $1,184,618.00
North Shore Regional Voc $2,367,453.00
State Assessment
Expenses $9,049,302.00
Contributory Retirement
Personnel Services $12,778,085.00
Non-Contributory Retirement $10,034.00
Personnel Services
Medicare
Personnel Services $1,262,407.00
Municipal Insurance
Non Personnel Expenses $292,384.00
Total $33,838,459.00
338.12 – SOLICITOR
Solicitor – Licensing Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $306,322.00
Non Personnel Expenses $78,600.00
Total $384,922.00
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As Amended Personnel $303,922.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 78,600.00
Total $382,522.00
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338.13 – HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $248,623.00
Non Personnel Expenses $13,750.00
Total $262,373.00
Workmen’s Comp-Personnel $491,305.00
Unemployment Comp-Personnel $300,000.00
Group Insurance-Personnel $15,427,036.00
Total $16,480,714.00
338.14 – FIRE
Fire Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Councillor Flynn recused himself from this matter
Personnel $8,992,847.00
Non Personnel Expenses $497,017.00
Total $9,489,864.00
338.15 – POLICE
Police Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Councillor Prosniewski recused himself from this matter
Personnel $10,012,201.00
Non Personnel Expenses $693,202.00
Total $10,705,403.00
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338.16 – HARBORMASTER
Harbormaster Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $377,275.00
Non Personnel Expenses $44,100.00
Total $421,375.00
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As Amended Personnel $326,929.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 44,100.00
Total $371,029.00
338.17 – INSPECTIONAL SERVICES / PUBLIC PROPERTY
Public Property/ Building/Plumbing/Gas Inspections departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Inspectional Services
Building, Plumbing, Gas
Inspector
Personnel $630,166.00
Non Personnel Expenses $52,100.00
Total $682,266.00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Non-Personnel Expenses $1,200.00
Public Property
Fixed Costs $685,900.00
Total $1,369,366.00
338.18 – HEALTH
Health Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $495,563.00
Non Personnel Expenses $58,029.00
Total $553,592.00
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338.19 – ELECTRICAL
Electrical Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $380,187.00
Non Personnel Expenses $412,940.00
Total $793,127.00
338.20 – PLANNING
Planning Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $526,439.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 82,505.00
Total $608,944.00
Conservation Commission
Personnel $27,935.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 800.00
Total $28,735.00
Planning Board
Personnel $32,215.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 3,730.00
Total $35,945.00
Market & Tourist Commission
Non Personnel Expenses $278,208.00
Historical Commission
Personnel $31,561.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 1,020.00
Total $32,581.00
TOTAL $984,414.00
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338.21 – PUBLIC SERVICES
Public Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Public Services
Personnel $1,792,775.00
Non Personnel Expenses $1,306,696.00
Total $3,099,471.00
Snow & Ice
Personnel $50,000.00
Non Personnel Expenses $408,935.00
Total $458,935.00
TOTAL $3,558,406.00
338.22 – ENGINEERING
Engineering Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Engineering
Personnel $172,152.00
Non Personnel Expenses $16,800.00
Total $188,952.00 Voted
338.23 – RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Recreation & Community Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Councillor McCarthy recused himself
Recreation
Personnel $344,457.00
Non Personnel Expenses $224,825.00
Total $569,282.00
Golf Course
Personnel $326,752.00
Non Personnel Expenses $227,438.00
Total $554,190.00
Witch House
Personnel $157,568.00
Non Personnel Expenses $81,180.00
Total $238,748.00
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Pioneer Village
Non Personnel Expenses $18,600.00
Winter Island
Personnel $194,195.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 71,700.00
Total $265,895.00
Total $1,646,716.00
338.24 – COUNCIL ON AGING
Council on Aging Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Councillor Flynn recused himself
Personnel $476,050.00
Non Personnel Expenses $82,450.00
Total $558,500.00
338.25 – LIBRARY
Library Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $1,058,786.00
Non Personnel Expenses $289,282.00
Total $1,348,068.00
338.26 – VETERANS
Veterans Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $117,288.00
Non Personnel Expenses $411,550.00
Total $528,838.00
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338.27 – SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
School Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Administrative & Expenses
Total $63,449,649.00
338.28 – BUDGET TRANSFERS OUT OF GENERAL FUND FOR FY2021
Budget Transfers out of General Fund for Fiscal Year 2021
Total $625,000.00
338.29 – TOTAL GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021
Original ($152,212,232.00)
AS AMENDED TOTAL $152,159,486.00
(new total with decrease in Solicitor & Harbormaster budgets)
Total General Fund in the amount of $152,159,486.00 was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 1
nay and 0 absent. Councillors Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski,
Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative. Councillor Flynn was
recorded as voting in the negative.
Councillor Turiel motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail was denied
338.30 – SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2021
Public Services Sewer
Personnel $466,798.00
Expenses $180,000.00
Total $646,798.00
Engineer - Sewer
Personnel $187,418.00
Non Personnel Expenses $483,100.00
Total $670,518.00
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Treasurer
Debt Services $1,884,587.00
Short Term Debt Services $47,000.00
Sewer Assessment SESD $4,763,997.00
Insurance Deductibles $5,000.00
Total Sewer Enterprise:
Personnel $654,216.00
Non Personnel Expenses $7,363,684.00
$8,017,900.00
TOTAL SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND: $8,017,900.00
Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote 11 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABS
Councillor Turiel motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail was denied.
338.31 – WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2021
Public Services Water
Personnel $521,798.00
Non Personnel Expenses $171,650.00
Total $693,448.00
Engineering - Water
Personnel $187,418.00
Non Personnel Expenses $522,350.00
Total $709,768.00
Treasurer
Water Long Term Debt $2,315,546.00
Water Short Term Debt $53,000.00
Salem Beverly Water Board
Assessment $2,674,926.00
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Insurance Deductible $2,500.00
Total Water Enterprise:
Personnel $ 709,217.00
Non Personnel Expenses $5,739,972.00
$6,449,189.00
TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE FUND: $6,449,189.00
Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote 11 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABS
Councillor Turiel motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail was denied.
338.32 – TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND
TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2021
Engineering -Trash Enterprise
Personnel $96,364.00
Non personnel Expenses $3,779,836.00
Total $3,876,199.00
TOTAL TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND: $3,876,199.00
Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote 9 YEAS 1 NAYS 1 ABS
Councillors Dibble. Dominguez, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Turiel
and McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative. Councillor Flynn was recorded as voting in the
negative. Councillor Sargent was recorded as absent.
Councillor Turiel motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail was denied.
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338.33 – PEG ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND
PEG ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2021 was referred to the Committee on
Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole.
(for procedural issue matter not taken up in committee before this meeting)
Solicitor-Licensing Peg Access
Non Personnel Expenses $691,250.00
TOTAL PEG ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND: $691,250.00
338.34 – TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS for Fiscal Year 2021 AS AMENDED
Original Personnel $1,449,797.00
Non-Personnel $17,574,742.00
$19,034,538.00 (with PEG)
As Amended Personnel $1,449,797.00
Non-Personnel $16,883,492.00
$18,343,289.00 (without PEG)
TOTAL $18,343,288.00
338.35 – TOTAL FISCAL YEAR 2021 OPERATING BUDGET
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021:
(original amount $171,246,770.00)
Adopted as amended in the amount of $170,502,774.00
Moved for Adoption as amended by Roll Call Vote 11 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 ABS
Councillor Turiel motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail was denied.
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#339 – CPA FY2021 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $797,800.00
The following Order submitted by Jane A. Guy, Assistant Community Development Director
submitting an Order for FY2021 CPA Funds was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and
0 absent. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski,
Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative.
ORDERED: That Seven Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars ($797,800.00) is
hereby appropriated to the CPA Funds for FY 2021 to the accounts listed below in accordance with the
recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.
Fund Description Org/Obj Amount
CPA - General Admin -
2001 Expenses 2001320-5713 31,140.00
CPA - General Admin -
2001 Stipends 2001320-5150 5,000.00
CPA - General Admin -
2001 Reserves 2001320-5000 544,820.00
2002 CPA - Open Space - Reserves 2002320-5000 72,280.00
CPA - Historical Preservation -
2003 Reserves 2003320-5000 72,280.00
CPA - Community Housing -
2004 Reserves 2004320-5000 72,280.00
797,800.00
#340 – APPROPRIATON OF $833,481.29 FOR FY2021 CPA PROJECTS
The following Order submitted by Jane A. Guy, Assistant Community Development Director
submitting an Order for an Appropriation within the CPA Funds for FY 2021 Projects was adopted
by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays and 1 absent. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Hapworth,
Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded in the
affirmative. Councillor Flynn was recorded as absent. Councillor Flynn recused himself from this
matter.
ORDERED: That Eight Hundred Thirty-three Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and
Twenty-Nine Cents ($833,481.29) is hereby appropriated within the CPA Funds for the FY 2021
projects listed below in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Preservation
Committee (CPC).
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FY 2021 CPA Requests
Fund Fund Name Description Funding Total
FY Amount
2021 2001 CPA General Funds Transitional Rental Assistance FY20 Budgeted Reserve 3,750.20
Transitional Rental Assistance
2021 2001 CPA General Funds FY21 Fund Balance 43,969.80
Transitional Rental Assistance
2021 2004 Community Housing FY21 Housing Reserve 72,280.00 120,000.00
Emergency Rental Assistance
2021 2001 CPA General Funds FY21 Fund Balance 24,101.29
Emergency Rental Assistance
2021 2001 CPA General Funds FY21 Budgeted Reserve 95,898.71 120,000.00
2021 2001 CPA General Funds New Point Acquisitions FY21 Budgeted Reserve 100,000.00 100,000.00
2021 2001 CPA General Funds Brick Pointing Project FY 21 Budgeted Reserve 50,640.00 50,640.00
2021 2003 Historical Resources Lafayette Housing II Limited Partnership FY 21 Historic Reserve 72,280.00
2021 2001 CPA General Funds Lafayette Housing II Limited Partnership FY 21 Budgeted Reserve 27,720.00 100,000.00
2021 2001 CPA General Funds Historic Fire Station Envelope Rehab. FY 21 Budgeted Reserve 17,975.00 17,975.00
2021 2001 CPA General Funds Phillips House FY 21 Budgeted Reserve 171,681.29 171,681.29
Mack Park Food Farm 18,185.00
2021 2002 Open Space/Rec FY2021 O/S Reserve 18,185.00
Renovation of Palmer Cove Park 19,095.00
2021 2002 Open Space/Rec FY2021 O/S Reserve
2021 2001 CPA General Funds Renovation of Palmer Cove Park FY2021 Budgeted Reserve 80,905.00 100,000.00
Renovations as Splaine & Pickman CGs 15,000.00
2021 2002 Open Space/Rec FY2021 O/S Reserve 15,000.00
Charles R. Curtis Memorial Park Design 20,000.00
2021 2002 Open Space/Rec FY2021 O/S Reserve 20,000.00
833,481.29 833,481.29
Total Housing--> 72,280.00
Total Historic--> 72,280.00
Total Open Space/Rec--> 72,280.00
Total FY21 Budget Reserve--> 544,820.00
Total Fund Balance--> 68,071.09
Total FY20 Budget Reserve--> 3,750.20
Grand Total--> 833,481.29
Councillor Turiel requested and received suspension of the rules to allow Jane Guy to speak.
Jane Guy informed the Councillors that 15 projects or applications were submitted totaling $1.5
Million. After ranking these projects high, med and low the CPC Committee approved 11 of them.
The private entities are still non-profits. $120,000.000 was to help pay rent due to COVID.
The NSCDC have 2 affordable housing projects. The other projects were for the Salem Common
Gardens and for maintenance on senior home buildings.
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(#316) – BLOCK PARTY – CHESTNUT STREET
Held from the last meeting Request from residents on Chestnut St. to hold a block party July 4,
2020 from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM with no rain date was denied due to COVID reasons by a roll call
vote of 9 yeas, 2 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski,
Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative. Councillors Dibble,
Dominguez were recorded as voting in the negative.
#341 – BLOCK PARTY – BEDFORD STREET
Request from the Residents on Bedford St. to hold a block party on June 27, 2020 from 12:00 P.M.
to 6:00 P.M with no rain date was denied due to COVID reasons by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 1
nay and 0 absent. Councillors Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski,
Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative. Councillors Dibble was
recorded as voting in the negative.
#342 – PUBLIC GUIDES
The Following License Applications were granted.
PUBLIC GUIDES: Bridgette Perkins 100 Wharf St Unit D, Salem, MA
Robert Hawkins 402 Lowell St 1st floor, Worcester, MA
David Breen 215 Ocean St #1 Lynn, MA
#343 - #344 - CLAIMS
The Following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs
Amy Karahalis-Ricker 48 West St., Georgetown, MA
Toni Porter 168 North St., Salem, MA
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(#74) - ZONING ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS SEC. 3.1 –
TABLE OF PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY USE.
Councillor Madore moved to take from the table the matter of a Zoning Ordinance relative to
Accessory Dwelling Units Sec. 3.1 – Table of Principal and Accessory use.
Councillor Morsillo seconded the motion to remove from the table by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0
nays and 0 absent. All Councillors voting in the affirmative.
After discussion see #75 below a motion was made to table this matter by a roll call vote of 7 yeas,
4 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Turiel and
McCarthy were all recorded as in favor. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn and Sargent voted
in the negative. The matter carries.
(#75) - ZONING ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS SEC. 10, 3.2.4
AND 3.2.8
Councillor Madore moved to take from the table the matter of a Zoning Ordinance relative to
Accessory Dwelling Units Sec. 10, 3.2.4 and 3.2.8.
Councillor Morsillo seconded the motion to remove from the table by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0
nays and 0 absent. All Councillors voting in the affirmative.
Councillor Madore moved to amend the changes made by the Planning department including:
Section 10 – with a maximum rent at least 40% (instead of 25%) below fair market rent set by the
US Dept. of HUD; Sec. 3.2.8 (3)(A)(3) – a letter from the homeowner to Planning that certifies the
rent of the ADU will be at least 40% below fair market rent; and, Sec. 3.2.8 (4)(A) – Maximum
amount of rent shall be at least 40% below the established fair market rent. The amendments
passed by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 3 nays and 1 present. Councillors Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo,
Prosniewski, Riccardi, Turiel and McCarthy were all recorded as in favor. Councillors Dominguez,
Flynn and Sargent voted in the negative. Councillor Dibble voted present. The matter carries.
Councillor Madore asked where the Councillors stood on this. The annual Salem Survey data
shows that residents want ADUs.
Councillor Turiel state we have been dealing with this for 2 years. Eight Councillors willing to sign.
Lost 8 votes during the course of this. The 8th vote wanted more affordability. Looks like we are
still dead in the water. What do we need to do? What will it take?
Councillor Dibble wrote in-law ordinance he’s been it for 3 ½ years. Mayor brought back in 2020
with 4 new Councillors that’s why we are dealing with this. Against changing R-1. This is another
step to overcrowd Salem.
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Mayor put in rent control – not sure if legal or not, tax free status – that’s wrong – proposed by
Mayor after the public hearing was closed. This was a radical big change and the public hearing
was closed and residents not allowed to speak on these issues. It’s bad across the board.
Councillor Madore why is R1 more important then R2, R3, etc. I love having new neighbors. If
concerned about density, then we can cap the new ADUs to 50 units a year.
Councillor Turiel discussed tax credits. To encourage affordability and keep rents low, not like
making taxes free. If build an ADU on to home, you have increase value in your home. We are not
making single family homes into 2 family homes. Currently one had to dismantle ADU if stopped
using it. Stand-alone structures eliminated so not making R1 into R2. This helps people age at
home and owner occupied is required.
Councillor Sargent stated he supported the original ADU to help families. Salem is already above
the affordability threshold.
Councillor Turiel requested and received suspension of the rules to allow the Mayor to speak.
The Mayor stated why we are all her. We are all elected officials representing democracy. Hard to
process because from where we started and where we are now. It failed the first-time last year.
We had 8 votes for first passage but not second. This has been brought back because 8
Councillors signed onto it. This was filed with 8 people supporting it. We added limits on rental
rates and other affordability measures. That’s why we are here tonight. So, people who work
here, grew up here, want to live here and can’t. You are making a conscious decision not to vote
for affordable housing. This is not the answer to affordable housing but a part of it. Its our job as
elected officials to say where we stand.
Councillor Prosniewski stated we need to explain ourselves. This is a tough issue. I spent 40
years as a police officer, and I make decisions based on facts not assumptions. I would look at the
facts. I came up with a list of facts that this will help, and owners don’t have to move. Tax
Incentive, maybe a little, added property value is a fact. No evidence for other cities that it had an
adverse impact, 2/3 of Salem want this, Planning Board voted unanimously on this. Fact that we
lowered AMI to 60% to help. If this will change the characteristic of neighborhoods is unknown. R-
1s do not become an R-2. Don’t throw assumptions and fears into the mix.
Councillor Riccardi stated she was one of the eight Councillors to sign on and wants to confirm that
she still supports the ADUs. This helps the young and old. Current ADU is too restrictive. Thinks
limiting the ADUs to 50 units a year is a great idea for a compromise.
Councillor Flynn states there is confusion on the data. Ten to one do not want it in Ward 4. Grew
up in Salem and it is very diverse which is a good thing. Sadly, this was made into a racist issue; if
against ADUs in a R-1 you are racist. People wanted to live in a single-family neighborhood. He’s
supporting those who reached out to him. Doesn’t give much weight to the survey.
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Councillor Hapworth reaffirms his support. Luxury Condos are being built. There’s a scarcity in
housing. This is one step in solving the issue.
Councillor Morsillo reaffirms support. There is nothing to support that this will have a negative
impact on Salem.
Councillor McCarthy stated the highest population was in 1938. Changing demographics in Salem.
There were larger families back then. Demand for more housing because of smaller families. To
have an ADU has to be home owner occupied and no additions can be built, and off-street parking
is required unless a special permit is granted. Won’t solve all the problems, but it will help.
Councillor Madore’s motion to limit ADU units to 50 a year was adopted by a roll call vote of 7
yeas, 4 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Turiel
and McCarthy were all recorded as in favor. Councillors Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn and Sargent
voted in the negative. The matter carries.
A motion was made to table this matter by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 4 nays and 0 absent.
Councillors Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Turiel and McCarthy were all
recorded as in favor. Councillor Dibble, Dominguez, Flynn and Sargent voted in the negative. The
matter carries.
(#739 OF 2018) – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC CH. 42 RELATIVE TO CROSSWALKS
Held from the last meeting the Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic relative to
Crosswalks was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Dibble,
Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and
McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative.
In the year two thousand and twenty
An Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, - crosswalks
Including Section 50 – Prohibited in certain specified places: Section 74 – General prohibition
towing zones; and Section 17A – Schedule of Fines re: Penalties
Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows
SECTION 1. Amending Section 50, Prohibited in certain specified places by adding to the end of
the section: “P. CROSSWALKS – Within ten (10) feet of a crosswalk on the side from which traffic
approaches, or except where a sign requiring a greater distance has been erected.”
Amending Section 74, General Prohibition Towing Zones by adding to the end of the section:
“Upon any way within ten (10) feet of a crosswalk on the side from which traffic approaches, or
except where a sign requiring a greater distance has been erected.”
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Amending Section 17A, Schedule of Fine re: Penalties by adding to the end of the section: “Upon
any way within ten (10) feet of a crosswalk on the side from which traffic approaches, or except
where a sign requiring a greater distance has been erected”….Section 50 and Section 74
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter
(#308) – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC CH. 42 SEC. 50B – HANDICAP PARKING –
LAWRENCE STREET
The Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic relative to Handicap Parking – Lawrence
Street was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Dibble,
Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and
McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative.
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42. Sec. 50B
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Amending Chapter 42, Section 50B – “Handicap Zones, Limited Time” is hereby
amended by adding the following:
Lawrence Street, in front of #45 for a distance of fifteen (15) feet south of the driveway on the north
side of the house and running for twenty (20) feet, “Handicapped Parking Only, Tow Zone.”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
(#309) – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC CH. 42 SEC. 75 – RESIDENT STICKER
PARKING– DERBY STREET
The Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic relative to Resident Sticker Parking -
Derby Street was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Dibble,
Dominguez, Flynn, Hapworth, Madore, Morsillo, Prosniewski, Riccardi, Sargent, Turiel and
McCarthy were all recorded in the affirmative.
In the year Two Thousand and Twenty
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42. Sec. 75
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Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 75 – “Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Parking)” is
hereby amended by adding the following:
Derby Street, Zone A, Color Blue, from #66 to #159 Derby Street to be included to obtain resident
sticker parking permits, but no visitor passes shall be issued, “Resident Sticker Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
On the motion of Councillor Sargent the meeting adjourned at 12:35 A.M.
ATTEST: ILENE SIMONS
CITY CLERK
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VOTED
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HEARINGS
NONE
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APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Held from the last meeting, The Mayor’s appointment of Alexander Sanchez of 414 Essex St #7 to
the Salem Youth Commission with a term to expire June 11, 2021
Action Contemplated
Councillor Morsillo Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs
Mayor’s appointment of Tom Furey 36 Dunlap St., as a member to the Planning Board with a term
to expire June 25, 2025.
Councillor Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor Riccardi Held Under the Rules Voted
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Mayor’s appointment of Gary Santo Jr. 25 Washington Sq. to the Licensing Board with a term to
expire June 1, 2022.
Councillor Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor Madore Held Under the Rules Voted
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Ninety One Thousand, One Hundred Forty Dollars
($391,140.00) is hereby appropriated and transferred from the “Capital Outlay Fund 2000” to the
ST CIP Bertram Field PH2 Account (20002017-5846BS) for capital costs associated with the
Bertram Field Phase 2 Project, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor
Councillor Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nay Abs
Or
Refer to Comm. on Administration &
Finance under the rules Voted
ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) of the Fiscal Year
2020 CIP Funds be transferred from the Witchcraft Heights Elementary School HVAC account for
the replacement of the chiller system and associated costs (account #3045309 580839) to pay for
the costs of the Bertram Field Phase 2 Project, in accordance with the recommendation of Her
Honor the Mayor.
Councillor suspension of the rules Councillor Object
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs
Or
Refer to Comm. on Administration &
Finance under the rules Voted
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ORDINANCE: Increasing the penalty for certain prohibited noises
In the year two thousand and twenty
ORDINANCE: Increasing the penalty for certain prohibited noises
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section I. Section 22-3 of Chapter 22 is hereby amended by deleting subsection (c) in its entirety
and replacing it with new subsections as follows:
“(c) Any person who willfully or knowingly violates subsection (7) of Section 22-2 shall be fined for
each offense a sum of not more than $300. Each act causing the prohibited noise shall constitute a
separate offense. Such fines may be issued by the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief, the Health
Agent, or any of their officers, agents, inspectors, or designees.
(d) Each day of violation of any section of this chapter, excepting subsection (7) of Section 22-2,
shall constitute a separate offense.”
Section II. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Madore Moved Adoption for first passage by RCV Yea Nay Abs
OR
Refer to the Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs Voted
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MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE
NONE
CITY OF SALEM 8
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MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Riccardi
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42. Sec. 50B
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Amending Chapter 42, Section 50B – “Handicap Zones, Limited Time” is hereby
amended by adding the following:
North Street, in front of #118 starting at a point twenty-four (24) feet northwest of the driveway at
#118 North Street, running southeast for twenty (20) feet, “Handicapped Parking Only, Tow Zone.”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Riccardi Moved Adoption for First Passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs
Councillor Morsillo
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42. Sec. 50B
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Amending Chapter 42, Section 50B – “Handicap Zones, Limited Time” is hereby
amended by adding the following:
Hathorne Street, in front of #76 starting at a point twenty-four (24) feet southeast of the driveway
at #76 Hathorne Street, running northwest for twenty (20) feet, “Handicapped Parking Only, Tow
Zone.”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Morsillo Moved Adoption for First Passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs
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MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Turiel
ORDERED: That the FY2020 Monthly Financial Report dated May 2020 be referred to the
Committee on Administration and Finance
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor Sargent
ORDERED: That the Regular Meetings of the City Council for the months of July and August be
combined and held on Thursday, July 9, 2020
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sargent Moved Adoption Voted
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILLOR Madore offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and
Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of an
Ordinance amending Rates of Use for Sewer has considered said matter and would recommend
Adoption for First Passage by Roll Call Vote
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR Madore offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and
Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of an
Ordinance amending Rates of Use for Water has considered said matter and would recommend
Adoption for First Passage by Roll Call Vote
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR Madore offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and
Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of an
Ordinance amending Trash fees has considered said matter and would recommend
Adoption for First Passage by Roll Call Vote
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR Madore offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and
Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of an
Ordinance amending Traffic – Parking Meter Enforcement on Sundays has considered said matter
and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILLOR Madore offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and
Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of a
Zoning Ordinance Relative to Inclusionary Zoning has considered said matter and would
recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COUNCILLOR Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance
co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the following Bond
Orders in the amount of $9,638,451.00 for Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund Capital Improvement
Program in accordance with MGL Ch. 44, has considered said matter and would recommend
(action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance
co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the following Bond
Orders in the amount of $4,758,033.00 for Fiscal Year 2021 Water/Sewer Capital Improvement
Program in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 7 & 8 has considered said matter and would
recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance
co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of FY2021 List of
Revolving Fund Accounts in the amount of $2,388,000.00 considered said matter and would
(action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
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COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE - BUDGET
COUNCILLOR Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance
co-posted with the Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of Fiscal Year 2021
Proposed Five Year CIP 2021 – 2025, has considered said matter and would recommend (action
unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline)
Accept the report Voted
Adopt the recommendation Voted
COUNCILLOR Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance
co-posted with Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Fiscal Year 2021
Accept the report Voted
Mayor’s departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $420,501.00
Non Personnel Expenses $146,550.00
Total $567,051.00 Voted
City Council departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $158,542.00
Non Personnel Expenses $45,365.00
Total $203,907.00 Voted
City Clerk departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $301,394.00
Non Personnel Expenses 11,150.00
Total $312,544.00 Voted
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COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET
Elections & Registration departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $131,207.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 89,100.00
Total $220,307.00 Voted
Assessing departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $316,034.00
Non Personnel Expenses $55,400.00
Total $371,434.00 Voted
Collector departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $238,335.00
Non Personnel Expenses $7,600.00
Total $245,935.00 Voted
Informational Technology Services (ITS) departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $7,36710.00
Non Personnel Expenses $13,000.00
Total $749,710.00
Fixed Costs $768,558.00
Total $1,518,268.00 Voted
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Finance Department budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $340,816.00
Non Personnel Expenses $52,145.00
Total $392,961.00 Voted
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COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET
Parking Department budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $852,853.00
Non Personnel Expenses $350,795.00
Total $1,203,648.00 Voted
Purchasing Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $155,111.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 22,625.00
Total $177,736.00
Fixed Costs $73,076.00
Total $250,812.00 Voted
Treasurer Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $255,469.00
Non Personnel Expenses $196,302.00
Total $451,771.00
Debt Service Expenses $6,442,406.00
Short Term Debt. $1,184,618.00
North Shore Regional Voc $2,367,453.00
State Assessment
Expenses $9,049,302.00
Contributory Retirement
Personnel Services $12,778,085.00
Non-Contributory Retirement $10,034.00
Personnel Services
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COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET
Medicare
Personnel Services $1,262,407.00
Municipal Insurance
Non Personnel Expenses $292,384.00
Total $33,838,459.00 Voted
Solicitor – Licensing Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $306,322.00
Non Personnel Expenses $78,600.00
Total $384,922.00
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As Amended Personnel $303,922.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 78,600.00
Total $382,522.00
Voted
Human Resources Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $248,623.00
Non Personnel Expenses $13,750.00
Total $262,373.00
Workmen’s Comp-Personnel $491,305.00
Unemployment Comp-Personnel $300,000.00
Group Insurance-Personnel $15,427,036.00
Total $16,480,714.00 Voted
Fire Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $8,992,847.00
Non Personnel Expenses $497,017.00
Total $9,489,864.00 Voted
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COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET
Police Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $10,012,201.00
Non Personnel Expenses $693,202.00
Total $10,705,403.00 Voted
Harbormaster Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $377,275.00
Non Personnel Expenses $44,100.00
Total $421,375.00 Voted
Public Property/ Building/Plumbing/Gas Inspections departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Inspectional Services
Building, Plumbing, Gas
Inspector
Personnel $630,166.00
Non Personnel Expenses $52,100.00
Total $682,266.00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Non-Personnel Expenses $1,200.00
Public Property
Fixed Costs $685,900.00
Total $1,369,366.00 Voted
Health Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $495,563.00
Non Personnel Expenses $58,029.00
Total $553,592.00 Voted
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COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET
Electrical Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $380,187.00
Non Personnel Expenses $412,940.00
Total $793,127.00 Voted
Planning Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $526,439.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 82,505.00
Total $608,944.00
Conservation Commission
Personnel $27,935.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 800.00
Total $28,735.00
Planning Board
Personnel $32,215.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 3,730.00
Total $35,945.00
Market & Tourist Commission
Non Personnel Expenses $278,208.00
Historical Commission
Personnel $31,561.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 1,020.00
Total $32,581.00
TOTAL $984,414.00 Voted
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COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET
Public Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Public Services
Personnel $1,792,775.00
Non Personnel Expenses $1,306,696.00
Total $3,099,471.00
Snow & Ice
Personnel $50,000.00
Non Personnel Expenses $408,935.00
Total $458,935.00
TOTAL $3,558,406.00 Voted
Engineering Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Engineering
Personnel $172,152.00
Non Personnel Expenses $16,800.00
Total $188,952.00 Voted
Recreation & Community Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Recreation
Personnel $344,457.00
Non Personnel Expenses $224,825.00
Total $569,282.00
Golf Course
Personnel $326,752.00
Non Personnel Expenses $227,438.00
Total $554,190.00
Witch House
Personnel $157,568.00
Non Personnel Expenses $81,180.00
Total $238,748.00
Pioneer Village
Non Personnel Expenses $18,600.00
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COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET
Winter Island
Personnel $194,195.00
Non Personnel Expenses $ 71,700.00
Total $265,895.00
Total $1,646,716.00 Voted
Council on Aging Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $476,050.00
Non Personnel Expenses $82,450.00
Total $558,500.00
Voted
Library Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $1,058,786.00
Non Personnel Expenses $289,282.00
Total $1,348,068.00 Voted
Veterans Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $117,288.00
Non Personnel Expenses $411,550.00
Total $528,838.00 Voted
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School Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Administrative & Expenses
Total $63,449,649.00 Voted
Budget Transfers out of General Fund for Fiscal Year 2021
Total $625,000.00 Voted
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COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET
TOTAL GENERAL FUND for FISCAL YEAR 2021
Total $152,212,232.00
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AS AMENDED TOTAL $152,209,832.00 Voted
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2021
Public Services Sewer
Personnel $466,798.00
Expenses $180,000.00
Total $646,798.00
Engineer - Sewer
Personnel $187,418.00
Non Personnel Expenses $483,100.00
Total $670,518.00
Treasurer
Debt Services $1,884,587.00
Short Term Debt Services $47,000.00
Sewer Assessment SESD $4,763,997.00
Insurance Deductibles $5,000.00
Total Sewer Enterprise:
Personnel $654,216.00
Non Personnel Expenses $7,363,684.00
$8,017,900.00
TOTAL SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND: $8,017,900.00
Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS
Councillor Turiel Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail - denied
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COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2021
Public Services Water
Personnel $521,798.00
Non Personnel Expenses $171,650.00
Total $693,448.00
Engineering - Water
Personnel $187,418.00
Non Personnel Expenses $522,350.00
Total $709,768.00
Treasurer
Water Long Term Debt $2,315,546.00
Water Short Term Debt $53,000.00
Salem Beverly Water Board
Assessment $2,674,926.00
Insurance Deductible $2,500.00
Total Water Enterprise:
Personnel $ 709,217.00
Non Personnel Expenses $5,739,972.00
$6,449,189.00
TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE FUND: $6,449,189.00
Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS
Councillor Turiel Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail - Denied
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COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET
TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2021
Engineering -Trash Enterprise
Personnel $96,364.00
Non personnel Expenses $3,779,836.00
Total $3,876,199.00
TOTAL TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND: $3,876,199.00
Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS
Councillor Turiel Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail - Denied
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PEG ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2021
Solicitor-Licensing Peg Access
Non Personnel Expenses $691,250.00
TOTAL PEG ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND: $691,250.00
Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS
Councillor Turiel Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail - Denied
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TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS for Fiscal Year 2021
Personnel $1,449,797.00
Non-Personnel $17,574,742.00
$19,034,538.00
TOTAL $19,034,538.00
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TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021:
ORGINAL $171,246,770.00
AS AMENDED $171,244,370.00
Moved for Adoption by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS
Councillor Turiel Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail – Denied
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
Communication from Jane A. Guy, Assistant Community Development Director submitting an
Order for FY2021 CPA Funds
ORDERED: That Seven Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars ($797,800.00) is hereby
appropriated to the CPA Funds for FY 2021 to the accounts listed below in accordance with the recommendation
of Her Honor the Mayor.
Fund Description Org/Obj Amount
2001 CPA - General Admin - Expenses 2001320-5713 31,140.00
2001 CPA - General Admin - Stipends 2001320-5150 5,000.00
2001 CPA - General Admin - Reserves 2001320-5000 544,820.00
2002 CPA - Open Space - Reserves 2002320-5000 72,280.00
2003 CPA - Historical Preservation - Reserves 2003320-5000 72,280.00
2004 CPA - Community Housing - Reserves 2004320-5000 72,280.00
797,800.00
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs
Communication from Jane A. Guy, Assistant Community Development Director submitting an
Order for an Appropriation within the CPA Funds for FY 2021 Projects
ORDERED: That Eight Hundred Thirty-three Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and
Twenty-Nine Cents ($833,481.29) is hereby appropriated within the CPA Funds for the FY 2021
projects listed below in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Preservation
Committee (CPC).
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
FY 2021 CPA Requests
Fund Fund Name Description Funding Total
FY Amount
2021 2001 CPA General Funds Transitional Rental Assistance FY20 Budgeted Reserve 3,750.20
Transitional Rental Assistance
2021 2001 CPA General Funds FY21 Fund Balance 43,969.80
Transitional Rental Assistance
2021 2004 Community Housing FY21 Housing Reserve 72,280.00 120,000.00
Emergency Rental Assistance
2021 2001 CPA General Funds FY21 Fund Balance 24,101.29
Emergency Rental Assistance
2021 2001 CPA General Funds FY21 Budgeted Reserve 95,898.71 120,000.00
2021 2001 CPA General Funds New Point Acquisitions FY21 Budgeted Reserve 100,000.00 100,000.00
2021 2001 CPA General Funds Brick Pointing Project FY 21 Budgeted Reserve 50,640.00 50,640.00
2021 2003 Historical Resources Lafayette Housing II Limited Partnership FY 21 Historic Reserve 72,280.00
2021 2001 CPA General Funds Lafayette Housing II Limited Partnership FY 21 Budgeted Reserve 27,720.00 100,000.00
2021 2001 CPA General Funds Historic Fire Station Envelope Rehab. FY 21 Budgeted Reserve 17,975.00 17,975.00
2021 2001 CPA General Funds Phillips House FY 21 Budgeted Reserve 171,681.29 171,681.29
Mack Park Food Farm 18,185.00
2021 2002 Open Space/Rec FY2021 O/S Reserve 18,185.00
Renovation of Palmer Cove Park 19,095.00
2021 2002 Open Space/Rec FY2021 O/S Reserve
2021 2001 CPA General Funds Renovation of Palmer Cove Park FY2021 Budgeted Reserve 80,905.00 100,000.00
Renovations as Splane & Pickman CGs 15,000.00
2021 2002 Open Space/Rec FY2021 O/S Reserve 15,000.00
Charles R. Curtis Memorial Park Design 20,000.00
2021 2002 Open Space/Rec FY2021 O/S Reserve 20,000.00
833,481.29 833,481.29
Total Housing--> 72,280.00
Total Historic--> 72,280.00
Total Open Space/Rec--> 72,280.00
Total FY21 Budget Reserve--> 544,820.00
Total Fund Balance--> 68,071.09
Total FY20 Budget Reserve--> 3,750.20
Grand Total--> 833,481.29
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs
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PETITIONS
Held from the last meeting Request from residents on Chestnut St. to hold a block party July 4,
2020 from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM with no rain date
Action Contemplated
Councillor Madore Moved Voted
Request from the Residents on Bedford St. to hold a block party on June 27, 2020 from 12:00 P.M.
to 6:00 P.M with no rain date
Action Contemplated
Councillor Flynn Moved Voted
The Following License Applications:
PUBLIC GUIDES: Bridgette Perkins 100 Wharf St Unit D, Salem, MA
Robert Hawkins 402 Lowell St 1st floor, Worcester, MA
David Breen 215 Ocean St #1 Lynn, MA
Action Contemplated
Councillor Madore Moved Granted Voted
The Following Claims:
Amy Karahalis-Ricker 48 West St., Georgetown, MA
Toni Porter 168 North St., Salem, MA
Action Contemplated
Councillor Madore Moved Referred to Comm. on Ord., Licenses & Voted
Legal Affairs
CITY OF SALEM 27
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councillor Madore moved to take from the table the matter of a Zoning Ordinance relative to
Accessory Dwelling Units Sec. 3.1 – Table of Principal and Accessory use.
C. seconded the motion to remove from the table
First Passage of an Ordinance amending Zoning relative to Accessory Dwelling Units Sec. 3.1 –
Table of Principal and Accessory use.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Madore Moved for first passage by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
Councillor Madore moved to take from the table the matter of a Zoning Ordinance relative to
Accessory Dwelling Units Sec. 10, 3.2.4 and 3.2.8
C. seconded the motion to remove from the table
First Passage of an Ordinance amending Zoning relative to Accessory Dwelling Units Sec. 10 –
Definitions, 3.2.4 – Accessory Buildings and Structures and 3.2.8 – Accessory Dwelling Units
Action Contemplated
Councillor Madore Moved for first passage by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
CITY OF SALEM 28
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(#739 OF 2018) – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC CH. 42 RELATIVE TO CROSSWALKS
Held from the last meeting the Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic relative to
Crosswalks was then taken up. Councillor Madore moved held until the next meeting.
In the year two thousand and twenty
An Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to Traffic, Chapter 42, - crosswalks
Including Section 50 – Prohibited in certain specified places: Section 74 – General prohibition
towing zones; and Section 17A – Schedule of Fines re: Penalties
Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows
SECTION 1. Amending Section 50, Prohibited in certain specified places by adding to the end of
the section: “P. CROSSWALKS – Within ten (10) feet of a crosswalk on the side from which traffic
approaches, or except where a sign requiring a greater distance has been erected.”
Amending Section 74, General Prohibition Towing Zones by adding to the end of the section:
“Upon any way within ten (10) feet of a crosswalk on the side from which traffic approaches, or
except where a sign requiring a greater distance has been erected.”
Amending Section 17A, Schedule of Fine re: Penalties by adding to the end of the section: “Upon
any way within ten (10) feet of a crosswalk on the side from which traffic approaches, or except
where a sign requiring a greater distance has been erected”….Section 50 and Section 74
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter
Action Contemplated
Councillor Madore Moved adoption for second passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs
(#308) – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC CH. 42 SEC. 50B – HANDICAP PARKING –
LAWRENCE STREET
The Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic relative to Handicap Parking – Lawrence
Street was then taken up.
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42. Sec. 50B
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
CITY OF SALEM 29
JUNE 25, 2020
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Section 1. Amending Chapter 42, Section 50B – “Handicap Zones, Limited Time” is hereby
amended by adding the following:
Lawrence Street, in front of #45 for a distance of fifteen (15) feet south of the driveway on the north
side of the house and running for twenty (20) feet, “Handicapped Parking Only, Tow Zone.”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
Action Contemplated
Councillor Morsillo Moved adoption for second passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs
(#309) – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC CH. 42 SEC. 75 – RESIDENT STICKER
PARKING– DERBY STREET
The Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic relative to Resident Sticker Parking -
Derby Street was then taken up.
In the year Two Thousand and Twenty
An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42. Sec. 75
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 75 – “Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Parking)” is
hereby amended by adding the following:
Derby Street, Zone A, Color Blue, from #66 to #159 Derby Street to be included to obtain resident
sticker parking permits, but no visitor passes shall be issued, “Resident Sticker Parking, Tow Zone”
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.
Action Contemplated
Councillor McCarthy Moved adoption for second passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs
On the motion of Councillor the meeting adjourned at P.M.
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