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CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING City of Salem, Massachusetts Office of the City Clerk Ilene Simons Room 1 City Clerk City Hall 06/10/2025 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA The Salem City Council will hold its regular meeting in-person on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 93 Washington Street, 2nd floor for the purpose of discussing any and all business. In-Person shall be the primary method of public access to such meetings. A secondary method of public access may be provided, if technologically feasible through Salem Access Television, and/or remotely through Zoom. See below for remote access and SATV information. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82689163289?pwd=uFtY1ea5OIixhHg9A2EwNxUtU2cMpP.1 Password: 200451 Go to the website link: https://zoom.us/join. Enter meeting/webinar ID# 839 1951 7741 followed by the meeting password above if directed to do so. Or Telephone: Participants can dial a toll free number at 877-853-5257 (Toll Free) or 888- 475-4499 (Toll Free). When prompted, enter meeting/webinar ID#: 826 8916 3289 and follow the instructions to join the meeting. For those dialing in, you may press *9 to raise your hand to speak if signed up for public testimony or to participate in the public hearing portion of the agenda (if applicable). The public may also watch the meeting live on SATV on Channel 22. Very truly yours, Maureen E. Fisher ATTEST: Assistant City Clerk “When in person, individuals requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator at (978-619-5630) as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.” Assistive Listening System is available for City Council Meetings. Those interested  2 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING in utilizing these devices for meetings at 93 Washington Street may contact the City Clerk’s Office at 978-745-9595 ext. 41202 or mfisher@salem.com. “Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A ss. 18-25, and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.” A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in-person on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on June 10, 2025, at 6:24 PM. This meeting is being recorded and is live on S.A.T.V. and Zoom unless technological issues interrupt the transmission. Councilors absent: Council President Prosniewski presided. Councilor _________ moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. VOTED President Prosniewski requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Salem City Council Land Acknowledgement The Salem City Council honors that this land is Naumkeag, or fishing place, where generation of Naumkeag people from the Pawtucket band of the Massachusett Tribe lived and passed through for centuries. We acknowledge that this is unceded Indigenous land and also acknowledge the Massachusett Tribe, who continue to honor and hold this land into the present. Salem's City Council is committed to having ongoing meaningful dialogue with the indigenous peoples who have presence in Salem in order to dismantle the legacies of oppression and inequities that persist today. PUBLIC TESTIMONY Public Testimony not to exceed 15 minutes. Public Testimony is not a public hearing or question and answer period. Sign up must occur 30 minutes prior to meeting. The President shall, depending on the number of speakers, set a time limit, not to exceed three minutes, which each individual presenting testimony must abide. How to Sign Up:  3 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING You may participate in Public Testimony in-person or remotely, if technologically feasible by either of the following two methods: 1. On-line form: https://www.salemma.gov/FormCenter/City-Council-72/City-Council- Public-Comment-Registrants--135 This form will be available beginning 6:30 PM on the Tuesday before the meeting and remains open until 6:30 PM on the day of the Council Meeting. This form requests information such as your name, address, and whether you will attend in person or remotely. If the form is not available due to technology issues, you must use option #2. In addition, if you plan to have signed up to speak on Zoom, we will allow you to speak as long as it is technologically feasible. 2. You may also sign the roster in the City Clerk's Office not later than 6:30 PM on the date of the meeting. HEARINGS APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS Held from the last meeting, The Mayors Re-Appointments of the following with terms to expire: Name Board/Commission Address Term Term Length Expiration Darleen Melis Tree Commission 115 Federal 3 years 5/22/2028 Street Ariana Lema- Beautification 2 Gallows Hill 3 years 6/8/2028 Driscoll Committee Road Mandee Commission on 8 Woodbury 3 years 5/22/2028 Spittle Disabilities Court David Moisan Commission on 45 Saint Peter 3 years 5/31/2028 Disabilities Street #311 Action Contemplated Councillor Varela Moved Confirmation by RCV Yea Nay Abs  4 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING The Mayor's Appointment of Carolyn Evans of 18 Sutton Ave to the Licensing Board, with a term to expire June 11, 2031. Action Contemplated Councillor Jerzylo Moved Held Under the Rules Voted The Mayor's Appointment of Jessica Choi of 33 Hazel St. to the Tree Commission with a term to expire June 11, 2028. Action Contemplated Councillor Cohen Moved Held Under the Rules Voted The Mayor's Re-Appointment of the following with terms to expire: Name Board/Commission Address Term Term Length Expiration Robert Parks and 8 Stearns Place 5 years June 11, Callahan Recreation 2030 Commission Thomas Planning Board 36 Dunlap 5 years June 24, Furey Street #2 2030 Action Contemplated Councillor Varela Moved Held Under the Rules Voted The Mayor's Re-Appointment of Brian Davis of 21 Oakhurst Ave., Ipswich, to serve as a Constable with a term to expire June 11, 2028. Action Contemplated Councillor Varela Moved Received and Filed Voted COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty- Seven Dollars and Twenty-Three Cents ($247,957.23) is hereby transferred from the General Fund Balance Reserved for Free Cash and appropriated to the following account in the Capital Improvement Fund (2000) below for the costs associated with the Salem Police Department’s body-worn camera renewal.(See Attached)  5 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Councillor Merkl Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance Voted OR Moved Adoption ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Retained Earnings – Water/Sewer Fund” account (6000-3120) to the following account for the FY2026 costs for a Stormwater Utility Study (see attached) Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Councillor Merkl Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance Voted OR Moved Adoption ORDERED: That the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Dollars ($44,000.00) is hereby transferred from the General Fund Balance Reserved for Free Cash and appropriated to the following account in the Capital Improvement Fund (2000) below for the costs associated with 2 manual swing barrier gates at the main parking lot at Forest River. (see attached) Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Councillor Merkl Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance Voted OR Moved Adoption ORDERED: To accept the donation from David Doyle in the amount of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) for Golf League at the Old Salem Greens. These funds will be deposited into the Parks & Recreation Donation account. (see attached) Action Contemplated  6 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Councillor Merkl Moved Adopted Voted ORDERED: To accept the donation from Constellation in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the sponsorship of the Massachusetts Municipal Association meeting to be held in Salem. These funds will be deposited into the Mayor’s Office Donation account. (see attached) Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adopted Voted ORDERED: To accept the donation from Castle Hill Home Improvement in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for Golf League at the Old Salem Greens. These funds will be deposited into the Parks & Recreation Donation account. (see attached) Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adopted Voted ORDERED: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, including without limitation, Chapter 149A, Section 4, the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Salem may submit an application to the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General for the use of Construction Management at Risk, and if approved, enter into a contract with a construction manager at risk for the construction of a new high school. Action Contemplated Councillor Stott Moved Adopted Voted ORDERED: Salem City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a Grant of Easement on behalf of the City of Salem to Massachusetts Electric Company for the purpose of installing and maintaining an underground electric distribution system to service the Lee Fort Terrace development at One Lee Fort Terrace Action Contemplated Councillor Jerzylo Moved Adopted Voted MAYOR'S INFORMATIONAL PAGE NONE  7 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS An Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42, Sec. 50B - Handicapped Zones Limited Time Handicap space in front of #35 Forrester St. for a distance of twenty (20) feet. Action Contemplated Councillor Watson-Felt Moved Adoption for first Voted passage ORDERED: Whereas, City Ordinance Chapter 2, Section 2-10 Use of council chamber, provides that no person shall use the council chamber and council (subcommittee) anteroom in the city hall without the permission of the city council; and Whereas, Section 2-10 further provides that this authority may be delegated to the city clerk. Now therefore, the Salem City Council hereby delegates the authority to grant permission for the use of the council chamber and council (subcommittee) anteroom in the city hall to the City Clerk, after consultation and approval of the City Council President. Action Contemplated Councillor Varela Moved Adopted Voted The Salem City Council hereby requests that the City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition requesting authorization of the Massachusetts Legislature to amend the City Charter to provide for Ranked-choice voting (RCV) in local elections. RCV is a system whereby voters rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate secures a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed based on the next preferences indicated on those ballots. This process continues until a candidate achieves a majority. If the draft RCV Home Rule Petition is approved by the City Council and subsequently approved by the State Legislature, Salem voters would then decide whether to adopt RCV through a ballot measure. Action Contemplated Councillor Varela Moved Adoption Voted COMMITTEE REPORTS  8 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Councillor Hapworth 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 Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Vending. Has considered said matter and would recommend: Adoption for First Passage as Amended Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Hapworth offered the following report from the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Ordinance to amend Ordinance relative to the rates for use of Water C.46 Sec.66. Has considered said matter and would recommend: Action Unknown, Meeting held after Agenda Deadline Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Hapworth 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 Ordinance to amend Ordinance relative to Sewer use charges Ch. 46 Sec. 230. Has considered said matter and would recommend: Action Unknown. Meeting held after Agenda Deadline Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Hapworth offered the following report of the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Ordinance to amend Ordinance relative to Solid Waste Management (Trash Fees) Ch. 36 Sec. 36-6 Has considered said matter and would recommend: Action Unknown. Meeting held after Agenda Deadline Accept the Report Voted  9 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Cohen offered the following report for The Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment, co-posted with the Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the matter of An Ordinance relative to fines for failing to remove snow and ice from sidewalks. Has considered said matter and would recommend: Adopted for First Passage Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Cohen offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred the matter of Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic Sec. 11 Bus Stops: Sec. 51 and 51B Article V, Parking Prohibited Has considered said matter and would recommend: Adopted for First Passage as Amended Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Merkl 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 bond order in the amount of $10,026,020 for the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund Capital Improvement Program in Accordance with MGL CH. 44 Has considered said matter and would recommend: Action Unknown, meeting held after Agenda Deadline Accept the Report by RCV Yeas Nays A bs Adopt the Recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays A bs Councillor Merkl offered the following report of the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of  10 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING bond order in the amount of $9,450,000 for the Fiscal Year 2026 Water/Sewer Capital Improvement Program in accordance with MGL Ch.44 Sec. 7&8 Has considered said matter and would recommend: Action Unknown, meeting held after Agenda Deadline Accept the Report by RCV Yeas Nays A bs Adopt the Recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays A bs Councillor Merkl 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 Appropriation in the amount of $5,703,457.00 for Fiscal Year 2026 Short Term Capital Improvement Plan. Has considered said matter and would recommend: Action Unknown, meeting held after Agenda Deadline Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Merkl 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 establishing revolving funds for Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of $3,135,000 in Accordance with MGL CH. 44 Sec 53E1/2 Has considered said matter and would recommend: Action Unknown, meeting held after Agenda Deadline Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Merkl 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 Apparition in the amount of $750,000.00 transferred from Free Cash Fund to fund Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan Projects  11 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Has considered said matter and would recommend: Action Unknown, meeting held after Agenda Deadline Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Merkl 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 appropriation in the amount of $689,938 from Retained Earnings from the Water/Sewer Funds to Fiscal Year 2026 Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Funds. Has considered said matter and would recommend: Action Unknown, meeting held after Agenda Deadline Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Merkl 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 Appropriation in the amount of $200,000 for STR Housing and Infrastructure Fund to be expanded for Traffic Calming Pilot Program for Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Program Has considered said matter and would recommend: Action Unknown, meeting held after Agenda Deadline Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Merkl 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 Appropriation in the amount of $48,718 from “receipts reserved for appropriation” to the Park and Rec. Golf Course for John Deer Pro Gator for Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan Has considered said matter and would recommend: Action Unknown, meeting held after Agenda Deadline Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted  12 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Councillor Merkl offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom it was referred the matter of Letter from the Mayor submitting Salem’s Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget and 5yr Capital Improvement Plan Has considered said matter and would recommend: Action Unknown, meeting held after Agenda Deadline Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Mayor Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $643,103.00 Non-Personnel $120,382.00 Expenses Department Total $763,485.00 City Council Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $181,821.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $97,136.00 Department Total $278,957.00 City Clerk Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $384,156.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $13,870.00 Department Total $398,026.00 Elections & Registration Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $254,718.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $56,650.00 Department Total $311, 368.00 Assessors Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $405,412.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $110,594.00 Department Total $516,006.00  13 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Collector Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $298,597.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $8,300.00 Department Total $306,897.00 Finance Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $475,236.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $150,006.00 Department Total $625,242.00 Purchasing Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $202,378.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $23,725.00 Total $226,103.00 Fixed Costs $39,181.00 Department Total $265,284.00 Treasurer Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $314,752.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $132,125.00 Total $446,877.00 Debt Services Expenses $8,513,363.00 Short Term Debt $184,020.00 Essex NS Agricultural & Technical $2,584,460.00 School State Assessment Expense $11,630,030.00 Contributory Retirement Non-Personnel Services $16,600,787.00 Non-Contributory Retirement Services Non-Personnel Services $10,625.00 Medicare  14 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Non-Personnel Services $1,553,460.00 Municipal Insurance Non-Personnel Expenses $438,461.00 Department Total $41,962,083.00 Transportation Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $1,320,445.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $485,035.00 Department Total $1,778,480.00 Data Processing (Informational Technology/GIS) Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $806,993.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $12,500.00 Total $819,493.00 Fixed Costs $926,500.00 Department Total $1,745,993.00 Solicitor-Licensing Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $550,078.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $84,900.00 Department Total $634,978.00 Human Resource Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $491,023.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $34,200.00 Total $525,223.00 Workmen’s Comp Non-Personnel $334,360.00 Unemployment Comp Non-Personnel $220,000.00 Group Insurance Non-Personnel $20,257,565.00 Department Total $21,337,148.00  15 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Fire Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $10,804,711.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $542,440.00 Department Total $11,347,151.00 Police Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $13,510,043.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $1,082,574.00 Department Total $14,592,617.00 Harbor Master Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $395,121.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $60,299.00 Department Total $455,420.00 Public Property/ Building/ Plumbing/ Gas Inspections Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $862,499.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $67,840.00 Total $930,339.00 Zoning Board of Appeals Non-Personnel Expenses $1,200.00 Public Property Fixed Costs $743,309.00 Department Total $1,674,848.00 Board of Health Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $653,614.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $127,139.00 Department Total $780,753.00 Electrical Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $532,688.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $482,542.00  16 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Department Total $1,015,230.00 Planning Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $730,324.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $123,860.00 Total $854,184.00 Conservation Commission Personnel Expenses $33,705.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $1,513.00 Total $35,218.00 Planning Board Personnel Expenses $36,800.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $3,763.00 Total $40,563.00 Marketing & Tourist Commission Non-Personnel Expenses $309,550.00 Historical Preservation Personnel Expenses $41,481.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $1,382.00 Total $42,863.00 Department Total $1,282,378.00 Resiliency and Sustainability Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $265,053.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $5,600.00 Department Total $270,653.00 Public Services Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $2,233,067.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $1,721,600.00 Total $3,954,667.00 Snow And Ice Personnel Expenses $50,000.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $408,935.00  17 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Total $458,935.00 Department Total $4,413,602.00 Engineering Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $123,734.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $16,000.00 Department Total $139,734.00 Recreation & Community Services Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Recreation Personnel Expenses $671,384.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $589,410.00 Total $1,260,794.00 Golf Course Personnel Expenses $421,094.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $305,942.00 Total $727,036.00 Witch House Personnel Expenses $247,247.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $113,853.00 Total $361,100.00 Pioneer Village Non- Personnel Expenses $26,980.00 Winter Island Personnel Expenses $239,994.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $93,590.00 Total $333,584.00 Charter Street Personnel Expenses $154,028.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $64,690.00 Total $218,718.00 Department Total $2,928,212.00 Council on Aging Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026  18 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Personnel Expenses $462,680.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $77,100.00 Department Total $539,780.00 Library Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $1,283,830.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $404,713.00 Department Total $1,688,543.00 Veterans Agent Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Expenses $160,009.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $410,800.00 Department Total $570,809.00 School Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Administrative and $78,173,061.00 Expenses Budget Transfers out of General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 $400,000.00 Total General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 $191,196,738.00 Action Contemplated Councillor Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs C Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it does not prevail - Denied Sewer Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2026 Public Services Sewer Personnel Expenses $553,600.00 Non-Personnel $210,794.00 Expenses Total $764,394.00  19 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Engineer-Sewer Personnel Expenses $226,064.00 Non-Personal Expenses $992,000.00 Total $1,218,064.00 Treasurer Long Term Debt $1,800,776.00 Service Short Term Debt $55,256.00 Service Sewer Assessment $5,010,255.00 SESD Insurance Deductibles $10,000.00 Total $6,876,287.00 Total Sewer Enterprise Personnel Expenses $779,664.00 Non-Personnel $8,079,081.00 Expenses Total Sewer $8,858,745.00 Enterprise Fund: Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs C. Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it does not prevail - Denied Water Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 Public Service Water Personnel Expenses $616,575.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $209,686.00 Total $826,261.00 Engineering Personnel Expenses $225,310.00 Non-Personnel Expenses $935,404.00 Total $1,160,714.00  20 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Treasurer Long Term Debt Service $2,034,759.00 Short Term Debt Service $79,415.00 Salem Beverly Water Board $3,157,597.00 Assessment Insurance Deductible $5,000.00 Total $5,276,771.00 Total Water Enterprise: Personnel $841,885.00 Non Personnel Expenses $6,421,861.00 Total $7,263,746.00 Total Water Enterprise $7,263,746.00 Fund Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs C. Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it does not prevail - Denied Trash Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 Engineering- Personnel $166,257.00 Non Personnel $4,841,566.00 Total $5,007,823.00 Action Contemplated Councillor Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs C. Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it does not prevail - Denied PEG Access Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 Solicitor Licensing $691,250.00 Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs C. Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it does not prevail - Denied  21 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Total Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel $1,787,806.00 Non Personnel $20,033,758.00 Total $21,821,564.00 Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs C. Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it does not prevail - Denied Total Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 $213,018,302.00 Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs C. Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it does not prevail - Denied COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS ORDERED: That One Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($1,150,552.00) is hereby appropriated to the CPA Funds for FY 2026 to the accounts listed below in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adopted Voted  22 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING ORDERED: That One Million Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty-Seven Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($1,063,487.17) is hereby appropriated within the CPA Funds for the FY 2026 projects listed below in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adopted Voted PETITIONS  23 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Petition from Peter H. Valliis regarding parcel ID: 47-0001-907 on Tinkers Island Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved Refer to the Comm. Voted on Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs Request from Historic New England regarding their annual Phillips Car Meet on August 10, 2025 and the use of Chestnut from Flint Street to Cambridge Street from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Action Contemplated Councillor Watson-Felt Moved Granted Voted Request from the North Shore YMCA to hold a Road Race North Shore Runfest and use of City Streets September 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved Granted Voted Request from the Residents of Beckford Street to hold a Block Party on Beckford Street Square (intersection of Federal and Beckford Street) on June 21, 2025 from 4:00PM- 8:00PM with a rain date of June 22, 2025 Action Contemplated Councillor Watson-Felt Moved Granted Voted A request from Laura Assade from The Salem Public Schools to hold a Back to School Block Party from Salem Street between Chase street and #1 Pioneer Terrace on August 20, 2025 from 12:00PM to 8:30PM with a rain date of August 21, 2025 Action Contemplated Councillor Jerzylo Moved Granted Voted The Following License Application: Public Guides Abraham Andrews 8 Home Street Beverly Steven Andrada 52 New Castle Street Peabody  24 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Patrick Barry 137 Derby Street Salem Claire Bickers 1739 Wedgewood Common Concord Anne Boyd 258 Main Street #19 North Reading Joshua “Josh” Collins 60 Woodcrest Drive Wakefield Letitia Dragonette 72 Flint Street Apt 1420 Salem Jarrad Fuoss 1739 Wedgewood Common Concord Kara Gilmartin 95 Wildcrest Ave Billerica Jacob Hall 2 Pinewood Ave Beverly Cameron K Morton 290 Newport Ave Attleboro Raymond Swartz 30 Ocean Ave Salem Michele Tabacco 2 Patriot Way Salisbury Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved Granted Voted The Following Claims Carolyn Dickson 1 Courageous Court #311 Salem Enes Merzihic 1401 East 36 Street Erie PA Cody Hacket 29 Arthur Street Beverly Susan Woodbury 11 Ellen Road Lynn Kathleen Duplinsky 1 Carol Way Apt 410 Salem James A Hazlett 12 Clifton Avenue Marblehead Paul Amirault 11 Campbell Street Lynn Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved Refer to the Comm. Voted on Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs UNFINISHED BUSINESS Second Passage - Ordinance to amend Ordinance relative to Regulating the Maintenance of Abandoned and Foreclosing Residential and Commercial Properties Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved Adoption for Second Yea Nay Abs Passage by RCV Second Passage - Zoning Ordinance Adopted as Amended relative to ADU’s – Accessory Dwelling Units Action Contemplated  25 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Councillor Hapworth Moved Adoption for second Yea Nay Abs passage by RCV Second Passage - Ordinance to Amend Ordinance relative to Zoning and Halloween Parking Overlay Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved Adoption for second Yea Nay Abs passage by RCV Second Passage - Ordinance relative to Condominium Conversions Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved Adoption for second Yea Nay Abs passage by RCV ADJOURNMENT On the motion of Councillor Morsillo , the meeting adjourned at P.M.  26 CITY OF SALEM June 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING