Matters ▸ Attachment
12-09-2010 — File 190678
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 9, 2010, 7:00 PM
Aldermanic Chambers
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Somerville Board of Aldermen
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Printed 12/19/2010
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.
OPENING OF THE MEETING
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
John M Connolly
Alderman At Large
Present
Bruce M. Desmond
Alderman At Large
Present
Dennis M. Sullivan
Alderman At Large
Present
William A. White Jr.
Alderman At Large
Present
William M. Roche
Ward One Alderman
Present
Maryann M. Heuston
Ward Two Alderman
Absent
Thomas F. Taylor
Ward Three Alderman
Present
Walter F. Pero
Ward Four Alderman
Present
Sean T. O’Donovan
Ward Five Alderman
Present
Rebekah L. Gewirtz
Ward Six Alderman
Present
Robert C. Trane
Ward Seven Alderman
Present
1.
#190513
Roll Call
Call of the Roll.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
2.
#190514
Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 9, 2010.
RESULT:
APPROVED
CITATIONS
3.
#190515
Citation
By Ald. Sullivan, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Jim Munsey and Bob Calautti, who are retiring after almost 20
years of announcing Lady Highlanders basketball games and varsity hockey
games on Channel 15, providing constant support and encouragement to
Somerville’s student athletes.
RESULT:
APPROVED
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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4.
#190516
Citation
By Ald. Connolly, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Mary Mansfield and her family, who have brightened our
winters for 30 years with a festive holiday light display.
RESULT:
APPROVED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
5.
#190517
Order
By Ald. Pero
That the Commissioner of Public Works paint a double yellow line on School
Street, between Broadway and Medford Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
6.
#190518
Order
By Ald. Pero
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install STOP signs at the intersection
of School Street and Evergreen Avenue, making this intersection a 3-way
stop.
RESULT:
APPROVED
7.
#190519
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Director of SPCD (Transportation & Infrastructure) request of the
MBTA that immediate steps be taken to address unreliable bus service on the
#89 route, and that City Clerk request the assistance of the State Delegation
in this matter.
RESULT:
APPROVED
8.
#190520
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a “Children Playing Slow”
sign near 45 Francesca Avenue, at Liberty Avenue.
RESULT:
APPROVED
9.
#190521
Order
By Ald. Sullivan, Trane
That the Director of Communications explore the feasibility of broadcasting
the Board of Aldermen meetings in closed caption format.
RESULT:
APPROVED
10.
#190522
Order
By Ald. Sullivan, Trane
That the Commissioner of Public Works install an appropriate logo on the 50
yard line at Dilboy Field.
RESULT:
APPROVED
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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11.
#190523
Order
By Ald. Sullivan, Roche
That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the State Highway
Department to have the sign stubs near the Super Stop & Shop, on the
McGrath Highway side, either removed or the appropriate signs installed.
RESULT:
APPROVED
12.
#190524
Order
By Ald. Sullivan, Pero
That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the two trees in front of 135
Ten Hills Road for disease and public safety issues.
RESULT:
APPROVED
13.
#190525
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works identify and repair all loose or
uplifted bricks in Davis Sq. walkways and sidewalks, temporarily if
necessary, to avoid serious pedestrian hazards prior to the onset of winter.
RESULT:
APPROVED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14.
#189954
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Thomas Pasquarello to the position of Chief
of Police.
RESULT:
LAID ON THE TABLE
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
15. 2011 BOARD OF ALDERMEN CAUCUS, NOVEMBER 29
A.
#190526
Committee Report
Report of the Caucus of the 2011 Board of Aldermen, November 29, 2010
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
16. FLOOD FORUM SPECIAL COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 30
A.
#190527
Committee Report
Report of the Flood Forum Committee, November 29, 2010
RESULT:
APPROVED
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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17. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 29
A.
#190528
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Housing, November 29, 2010
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#188946
Board
Communication
By Ald. White Jr., Taylor, Heuston, Sullivan
That the Director of SPCD and the Consultant Appear Before the Committee
on Housing and Community Development to Discuss the Proposed Traffic
Redesign for the Union Sq. Area
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
C.
#189103
Mayor’s Request
Requesting Approval of a Letter to the MA DOT Supporting the
Continuation of the Green Line Extension to Rt. 16.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
D.
#189235
Board
Communication
By Ald. Trane
That a Representative from the Law Dept. Appear Before the Committee on
Housing and Community Development to Review the City’s Legal Options
for Extending the Green Line to Route 16.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
E.
#190102
Order
By Ald. Pero, Connolly, White Jr., Roche
That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and
Community Development to discuss the planning process to install the new
signage proposed for Route 28 and Shore Drive.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
F.
#190529
Order
By Ald. Taylor
That the Director SPCD follow-up on a commitment and meet with Union
Square businesses regarding the proposed traffic patterns and report back to
the Committee on Housing and Community Development and the Ward 2
and 3 Aldermen.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee
G.
#190530
Order
By Ald. Pero
That the City Clerk forward #190214 to the Housing Committee of the
Comprehensive Planning group, and request that they keep this Board, and its
Committee on Housing and Community Development, apprised of their
work.
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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RESULT:
APPROVED
18. LAND USE COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 7
A.
#190531
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Land Use, December 7, 2010
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED
AMENDED: #190157 returned to Committee.
B.
#190143
Ordinance
By Ald. Roche
Proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to modify Article 6
Establishment of Zoning Districts, Article 7 Permitted Uses, and Article 16
Planned Unit Development, to allow Self-Storage Uses under certain
conditions in the Assembly Square Mixed Use District, and establish specific
development standards for self-storage and similar uses along I-93.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE ORDAINED BY ROLL CALL
[UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor,
Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Maryann M. Heuston
AMENDED: Approved language attached as "ASMD storage
(ordinance) 12-8-10."
C.
#190155
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to
modify the parking requirements in Article 9 for the Large Retail and Service
Cluster in the Corridor Commercial Districts and Transit Oriented Districts.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE ORDAINED BY ROLL CALL
[UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor,
Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Maryann M. Heuston
D.
#190157
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance and
revising the review process for Special Permits, Special Permits with Site
Plan Review, and Variances.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Land Use Committee
19. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 7
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 6 of 18
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A.
#190532
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, December 7, 2010
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
20. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 8
A.
#190533
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, December 8, 2010
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#190466
License/Permit
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Union Gulf Service, 231
Washington St., 6 Autos.
RESULT:
APPROVED
C.
#189506
License/Permit
New Garage License, Somerville Citgo Dba Shield, 620 Broadway, 2 Autos
Inside.
RESULT:
NOT APPROVED
D.
#190259
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Autosal, 444R Somerville Ave., 15 autos in.
RESULT:
APPROVED
E.
#190461
License/Permit
New Garage License, Union Sq. Gulf, 231 Washington St., Mechanical
Repairs, Washing Vehicles, Storing Vehicles, 4 Autos Inside, 4 Outside.
RESULT:
APPROVED
F.
#190469
License/Permit
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, William Doucette Auto Sales,
325 Alewife Brook Pkwy., 2 Autos In, 30 Autos Out.
RESULT:
APPROVED
G.
#190470
License/Permit
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Mystic Auto Sales and Service,
712 Mystic Ave., 10 Autos.
RESULT:
APPROVED
H.
#190472
License/Permit
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum’s Auto Parts, 480
Columbia St.
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 7 of 18
Printed 12/19/2010
RESULT:
APPROVED
I.
#190473
License/Permit
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum’s Auto Parts, 0
Windsor St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
J.
#190471
License/Permit
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Auto Sales, 525
Broadway, 11 autos outside.
RESULT:
APPROVED
K.
#190497
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Somerville Body Works, 42 Dana St., 10 Autos
Inside, 2 Outside.
RESULT:
APPROVED
L.
#190534
Order
By Ald. Trane
That the City Solicitor notify the petitioner in #190462 that he is in violation
of the terms of the garage license at 99 Albion Street, because he has not
removed the address from his website and because he is selling vehicles from
the premises without the proper license(s), and that he will be subject to a
$100 fine and possible revocation of his business license.
RESULT:
APPROVED
21. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 6
A.
#190535
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, December 6,
2010
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#190536
Resolution
By Ald. O’Donovan
That this Board requests that the Traffic and Parking Commission explore the
feasibility of creating a chicane (an artificial feature creating extra turns in a
roadway to slow cars) on Clyde Street, and report back to the Committee on
Public Health and Public Safety.
RESULT:
APPROVED
C.
#190537
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Committee on Public
Health and Public Safety with a listing of ramps that have been requested to
be made ADA compliant, indicating those that have been completed.
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 8 of 18
Printed 12/19/2010
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee
D.
#190538
Order
By Ald. White Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works devise and implement an ordinary
maintenance plan and a regular inspection schedule of brick crosswalks in the
city.
RESULT:
APPROVED
E.
#190539
Order
By Ald. White Jr.
That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) consult with
Mr. Robert Estrelle, Boston Public Works Dept., for input relative to the
Davis Sq. project.
RESULT:
APPROVED
22. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 8
A.
#190540
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, December 8,
2010
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#190541
Order
By Ald. White Jr.
That the Director of SPCD provide the Committee on Public Utilities and
Public Works with all drafts and responses between SPCD and Mr. Zuker
that were used in producing the report of the Inspectional Services Dept.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee
23. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 1
A.
#190542
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, December 1, 2010
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#188941
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Executive Director of OSPCD prepare to discuss #188633 in or
around June, 2010.
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 9 of 18
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RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
C.
#190195
Public
Communication
Sixteen residents requesting that this Board conduct a public hearing to
discuss concerns about the Somerville Avenue reconstruction project.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
D.
#190398
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before this Board’s
Committee on Traffic and Parking to discuss pedestrian safety and traffic
issues on Concord and Newton Streets and remedies to eliminate speeding
traffic and unsafe situations for pedestrians and children who attend the
Argenziano School.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
E.
#190403
Order
By Ald. Heuston, Taylor
That the Director of Traffic and Parking meet with the Ward 2 Alderman to
determine locations for limitations on truck traffic on small residential streets
in various sections of Ward 2.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
24. YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 8
A.
#190543
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Youth Services, December 8, 2010
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
25.
#190544
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $1,473,980 from Receipts Reserved for
Appropriation-Parking Meter Receipts to reduce the FY2011 Tax Levy.
RESULT:
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor,
Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Maryann M. Heuston
26.
#190545
Mayor’s Request
Requesting a transfer of $45,000 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the
Police Other Lump Sum Benefits Acct. to fund the Early Retirement
Incentive Program for Police Superiors.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 10 of 18
Printed 12/19/2010
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
27.
#190546
Mayor’s Request
Reqeusting approval to enter into a lease agreement with Zipcar Inc. for 14
City parking spaces for a term of 3 years with two one-year options to renew.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
28.
#190547
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $18,850 from the Dept. of
Environmental Protection for the city’s recycling program.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
29.
#190548
Mayor’s Request
Requesting acceptance of a 2010 All Traffic Solutions, Variable Message
Board Trailer, valued at $17,208, from the Urban Area Security Initiative
Grant, for the Police Dept..
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
30.
#190549
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Patrick Halloran as a Permanent Firefighter.
RESULT:
APPROVED
31.
#190550
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Justin Bonner to the Fire Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
32.
#190551
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Daniel Costa to the Fire Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
33.
#190552
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Brendan Noonan to the Fire Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 11 of 18
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FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
34.
#190553
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Andrew Patriquin to the Fire Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
35.
#190554
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Marc Ardolino to the Fire Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
36.
#190555
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Dennis Sullivan to the Fire Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
37.
#190556
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Devin Schneider to the Police Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
38.
#190557
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Joseph Teves to the Police Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
39.
#190558
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Gravin Guillen to the Police Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
40.
#190559
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Mark Nevin to the Police Reserve List.
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 12 of 18
Printed 12/19/2010
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
41.
#190560
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Christopher Collette to the Police Reserve
List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
42.
#190561
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Michael Perrone to the Police Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
43.
#190562
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Ashley Catatao to the Police Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
44.
#190563
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Jason Costa to the Police Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
45.
#190564
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Naza Haynes to the Police Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
46.
#190565
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Michael McCarey to the Police Reserve List.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 13 of 18
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47.
#190566
Officer’s
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendation on #190143, a proposed
Zoning Amendment to modify Articles 6, 7, and 16 to allow self-storage uses
in the Assembly Sq. Mixed Use District, and establish standards for self-
storage and similar uses along I-93.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
48.
#190567
Officer’s
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendation on #190156, a proposed
Zoning Amendment to the definition of Home Occupation and Historic
Outbuilding, and to Article 7, to allow a Historic Carriage House Occupation
in certain zoning districts.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
49.
#190568
Officer’s
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendation on #190157, a proposed
Zoning Amendment to Revise the review process for Special Permits, Special
Permits with Site Plan Review, and Variances.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
50.
#190569
Officer’s
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendation on #190155, a Zoning
Amendment to modify the parking requirements in Article 9 for the Large
Retail and Service Cluster in the Corridor Commercial Districts and Transit
Oriented Districts.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
51.
#190570
Officer’s
Communication
City Solicitor conveying Home Rule Petition language re: #188396, a
proposal to amend the City Charter.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
52.
#190571
Officer’s
Communication
City Solicitor responding to #190195 re: a petition for a public hearing.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
53.
#190572
Officer’s
Communication
Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 14 of 18
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NEW BUSINESS
54.
#190573
License/Permit
New Drainlayer’s License, Quality Group Improvement Inc.
RESULT:
APPROVED
55.
#190574
License/Permit
Sign/Awning License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq., new sign.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
56.
#190575
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son Inc., 517
Columbia St.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
57.
#190576
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son Inc., 512
Columbia St.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
58.
#190577
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Pat’s Towing Inc., 160 McGrath Hwy.,
75 autos outside.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
59.
#190578
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Dodakin’s Auto Sales, 191 Beacon St., 4
cars in, 18 out.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
60.
#190579
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St., 22
autos outside.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 15 of 18
Printed 12/19/2010
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
61.
#190580
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq., 2 autos.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
62.
#190581
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Cambridge Auto Sales, 75 Park St., 23
autos out.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
63.
#190582
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Teele Sq. Auto Sales, 1284 Broadway.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
64.
#190583
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway, 4 autos.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
65.
#190584
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave.,
10 autos.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
66.
#190585
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave.,
5 autos.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
67.
#190586
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Broadway Brake Corp., 45 Broadway, 3
autos.
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 16 of 18
Printed 12/19/2010
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
68.
#190587
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 259 McGrath
Hwy., 5 autos.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
69.
#190588
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 1, Chambers Motorcars of Boston, 259
McGrath Hwy., 290 autos in, 55 out.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
70.
#190589
Resolution
By Ald. Desmond, Taylor, Pero
That this Board requests that the Administration put the Boat House parking
lot and Kelly Park on the list of allowed parking areas for residents during
snow emergencies.
RESULT:
APPROVED
71.
#190590
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $127,000 from the Capital Projects
Stabilization Fund to study the potential acquisition of certain properties in
Union Square for a new Main Library and municipal facility.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
72.
#190591
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $26,074 from the Capital Projects
Stabilization Fund to purchase a vehicle for the Police Dept.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
73.
#190592
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $22,400 from the Capital Projects
Stabilization Fund to conduct an exterior envelope study of the High School.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
74.
#190593
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $21,800 from the Capital Projects
Stabilization Fund to conduct a City Hall facade and interior renovation
study.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
75.
#190594
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the transfer of $16,591 from the Workers Compensation Personal
Services Acct. to the Somerstat Professional Services Acct. to procure
training services for the LeaderSTAT Program.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
76.
#190595
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Marylou Thompson to the Commission for
Persons with Disabilities.
RESULT:
APPROVED
77.
#190596
Officer’s
Communication
City Solicitor responding to #190451 re: Lowell’s paving ordinance, and
submitting a draft paving ordinance.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
78.
#190597
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Manny’s Auto Center, 463 McGrath
Hwy., 30 autos out.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
79.
#190598
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St., 13 autos.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
80.
#190599
License/Permit
Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 65 1/2 Bow St., 17
autos.
December 9, 2010
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 18 of 18
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RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
LATE ITEMS
81.
#190485
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $2,500 from the Receipts Reserved for
Appropriation-c148A, s5 Violations Acct., to reduce the Fiscal Year 2011
Tax Levy.
RESULT:
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor,
Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Maryann M. Heuston
Discharged from the Finance Committee and Approved.
82.
#190484
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Rainy Day Stabilization
Fund, to reduce the Fiscal Year 2011 Tax Levy.
RESULT:
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor,
Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Maryann M. Heuston
Discharged from the Finance Committee and Approved.
83.
#190288
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $300,000 from Receipts Reserved for
Appropriation-Insurance Losses (Fund 3204) to DPW Flood Costs (Fund
5059) to pay for expenses related to the July 10, 2010, flood.
RESULT:
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor,
Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Maryann M. Heuston
Discharged from the Finance Committee and Approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment
Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk