Matters ▸ Attachment
06-09-2011 — File 191722
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 9, 2011, 7:00 PM
Aldermanic Chambers
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Somerville Board of Aldermen
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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
Present
Thomas F. Taylor
Ward Three Alderman
Present
Walter F. Pero
Ward Four Alderman
Present
Sean T. O’Donovan
Ward Five Alderman
Present
Rebekah Gewirtz
Ward Six Alderman
Present
Robert C. Trane
Ward Seven Alderman
Present
1.
#191550
Roll Call
Call of the Roll.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
2.
#191551
Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, May 2, 2011, and the
Regular Meeting, May 12, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
CITATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
3.
#191552
Communication
By Ald. Roche
Congratulating all involved for the huge success of the June 5th SomerStreets
event in East Somerville.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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4.
#191553
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police consider
installing bollards in the median on Pearl Street to prevent motorists from
making a left turn into the Pearl Street Gas Station, and report the findings to
the Ward One Alderman.
RESULT:
APPROVED
5.
#191554
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Chief of Police and the Director of SPCD (ISD) report back to the
Ward One Alderman on actions or plans to control the ongoing abuse and
disrespect resulting from the vacant building at 2 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
6.
#191555
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the depressions in the
sidewalk at 51 Mt. Vernon Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
7.
#191556
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Commissioner of Public Works place Jersey Barriers, or something
comparable, to prohibit motor vehicles from entering Cross Street East at the
Harris Park boundary line, and that the Director of SPCD place Hopscotch or
Four-Square markings on the street pavement that now would be child
friendly.
RESULT:
APPROVED
8.
#191557
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the Iacoppucci dedication
sign at the corner of Broadway and Glen Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
9.
#191558
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a crosswalk on Washington
Street, at Franklin Street, leading to and from the Cobble Hill market.
RESULT:
APPROVED
10.
#191559
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Commissioner of Public Works have the contractor that performed
the work on Broadway, return to repair the depressions on the even side of
Broadway, from Walnut Street to McGrath Highway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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11.
#191560
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works place a CHILDREN PLAYING sign
on Kidder Avenue as requested and approved in September 2010.
RESULT:
APPROVED
12.
#191561
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Director of SPCD provde this Board with information regarding
plans to construct an off leash dog park in Ward 2 at South Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED
AMENDED: That the Director also update this Board with respect to a
dog park in West Somerville.
FOLLOWUP:
Parks and Open Space Special Committee
13.
#191562
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Chief of Police monitor Prospect Street, Columbia Street, Norfolk
Street, Tremont Street and Webster Avenue at various times, and ticket and
tow unregistered vehicles.
RESULT:
APPROVED
14.
#191563
Ordinance
By Ald. Heuston, Desmond, and the Entire Board
That the City adopt the attached Local Hiring Ordinance.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
15.
#191564
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 20 Thorndike Street and take any
action necessary to compel the owner to improve the property.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Public Health and Public Safety Committee
16.
#191565
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works re-stripe the intersection of Cutter
Avenue and Summer Street, indicating a left turn only lane and a straight
lane for Summer Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Traffic and Parking Committee
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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17.
#191566
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works re-stripe Kidder Avenue, between
College and Willow Avenues.
RESULT:
APPROVED
18.
#191567
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz
That the Director of Traffic and Parking post NO PARKING 4–6 PM signs
on the parking meters on Highland Avenue near College Avenue, so that they
may be seen by oncoming motorists.
RESULT:
APPROVED
19.
#191568
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility
company to repair the street lamp on Pole #1913 on Grove Street and to
remove the double pole at 45 Grove Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
20.
#191569
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works request that the appropriate utility
company install a street lamp on the even side of Winslow Avenue, between
Grove Street and Villa Avenue.
RESULT:
APPROVED
21.
#191570
Order
By Ald. Taylor, O’Donovan
That the Commissioner of Public Works place free-standing YIELD TO
PEDESTRIANS signage in the crosswalks at Central Street and Highland
Avenue.
RESULT:
APPROVED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
22.
#191447
Citation
By Ald. Roche, Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., and the Entire
Board and the Mayor
Commending Susan Fontano, who is resigning after 4 years as President of
East Somerville Main Streets.
RESULT:
APPROVED
23.
#191465
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That this Board convene in Executive Session at the June 9, 2011 meeting to
discuss issues pertaining to the Council on Aging and that any required
notifications be sent.
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Thomas F. Taylor
The Board met in Executive Session; no votes were taken.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
24.
Not used
25.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A.
#191571
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 6, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#191345
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the transfer of $43,838 from the Sanitation Recycling Acct. to the
School Custodians Professional & Technical Services Acct. to fund the
remaining portion of the AM/PM Cleaning Corp. contract.
RESULT:
APPROVED
C.
#191380
Mayor’s Request
Transfer $32,000 from the DPW Sanitation/Recycling Acct. to the School
Custodian Overtime Acct. to fund a projected deficit for the rest of the fiscal
year.
RESULT:
APPROVED
D.
#191482
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $120,420 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
(“Free Cash”) to pay in-the-line-of-duty medical bills in the Police Dept.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Pero, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan
E.
#191484
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the transfer of $122,000 in the Sewer Dept. from the Capital
Improvements Acct. to the Professional and Technical Services Acct., for
engineering for the East Broadway Improvements Project.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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F.
#191485
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the transfer of $100,000 in the Sewer Dept. from the Capital
Improvements Acct. to the Professional and Technical Services Acct. to
create a hydraulic model for existing flooding problems.
RESULT:
APPROVED
G.
#191486
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the transfer of $7,350 from the Highway Wages Acct. to the
Engineering Salaries Acct. in order to fund it for the remainder of FY11.
RESULT:
APPROVED
H.
#191488
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the use of FY11 funds to pay Mt. Auburn Hospital Employee
Assistant Program FY10 invoices totaling $2889.67.
RESULT:
APPROVED
I.
#191541
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $298,220 and authorization to borrow
$298,220 in a bond for the renovation of Morse-Kelley Park.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Pero, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan
J.
#191542
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $169,720 and authorization to borrow
$169,720 in a bond for the renovation of Dickerman Park.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Pero, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan
K.
#191543
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of the preliminary architectural design of a new public
library in Union Square, authorization for the Library Board of Trustees to
apply for a MA Public Library Construction Program grant, and approval to
accept and expend the grant, contingent on the receipt of funding and the
appropriation of matching funds.
RESULT:
APPROVED
L.
#191572
Order
By Ald. White Jr.
That the City Solicitor provide the Finance Committee with a communication
on the application for a library construction grant (#191543).
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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M.
#191573
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of SPCD create a
business/financial plan to build a new library, detailing how revenues would
be earmarked and providing a feasibility study and secure financial analysis
to the Committee on Finance within 90 days.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
26.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
A.
#191574
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on June 6, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
27.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
A.
#191575
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 6, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
28.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
A.
#191576
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 7, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#191540
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of the city re-precincting proposed by the State based
on the 2010 Federal Census results.
RESULT:
APPROVED
29.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
A.
#191577
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Parks and Open Space, meeting on June 2, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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B.
#189934
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz, Heuston
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide this Board with the rationale for the
$18 fee for each $1000 in construction cost for installing a green roof on a
home, which may serve as a disincentive for residents to install green roofs.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
C.
#191578
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Director of SPCD include the Groundwork Somerville Green Team
in the design of the city’s parks in the future, with compensation, with the
understanding that each party reserves the right to participate or not on each
project, and that this Board and its Committee on Parks and Open Space be
advised of each new project.
RESULT:
APPROVED
30.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
A.
#191579
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Parks and Open Space, meeting on June 6, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
31.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
A.
#191580
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on
June 7, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#190732
Public
Communication
MA Dept. of Public Health submitting a response to #190061 re: sudying the
health impacts of pollution from Rt. 93.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
C.
#191460
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol to monitor 294 Beacon Street
from dusk to dawn.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
D.
#191581
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Director of Constituent Services provide the Committee on Public
Health and Safety with a list of calls to 311 over the past 2 years on the
trash/dumpster problem at 64 Walnut Street.
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Public Health and Public Safety Committee
32.
SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE
A.
#191582
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting on May 31, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#191583
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Clerk of Committees inform the Director of the Somerville Housing
Authority of the security concerns of the residents of Bryant Manor, and
request measures to alleviate the problems resulting from the language
barrier at the facility.
RESULT:
APPROVED
C.
#191584
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the bricks at 89 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
D.
#191585
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the sewer in front of Bryant
Manor.
RESULT:
APPROVED
33.
YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE
A.
#191586
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on June 1, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#191587
Resolution
By Ald. Connolly
That this Board recognizes all of the good work of the youth network
undertaken for the city’s youth.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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C.
#191588
Resolution
By Ald. Connolly
That this Board requests that the Administration use SomerStat and the
Recreation and Youth Dept. to work with Teen Empowerment to improve
services for youths at risk.
RESULT:
APPROVED
D.
#191589
Resolution
By Ald. Sullivan
That this Board requests that the state delegation advocate for additional state
funding for summer jobs for youths.
RESULT:
APPROVED
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
34.
#191590
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval to change the Ward 7 Precinct 3 polling location from
the West Somerville Neighborhood School to the Somerville Visiting
Nurses’ Association Facility.
RESULT:
APPROVED
35.
#191591
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $21,940 from the Assembly Square
Stabilization Fund to pay debt service related to the reconstruction of certain
parks.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
36.
#191592
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $700,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance
(“Free Cash”) to the DPW Snow Removal Account to eliminate the FY2011
Snow Removal Deficit.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
37.
#191593
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $45,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance
(“Free Cash”) to the Police Overtime Acct. to eliminate a year-end deficit.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
38.
#191594
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $17,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance
("Free Cash") to the Auditing Division Accounting & Auditing Professional
Services Acct. to pay for forensic auditing services in connection with the
investigation of the Council on Aging.
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
39.
#191595
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $3,900 from Unreserved Fund Balance (“Free
Cash”) to the Clerk of Committees Salaries Monthly Account to eliminate a
year end deficit.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
40.
#191596
Mayor’s Request
Requesting transfers from various DPW Accts. to offset the projected DPW
snow deficit of $907,934.31.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
41.
#191597
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the transfer of $75,000 from the Fire Dept. Salary Acct. to the
Fire Alarm Overtime Acct.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
42.
#191598
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the transfer of $3,254 from the Sewer Capital Improvements
Acct. to the MWRA Assessments Acct.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
43.
#191599
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the transfer of $811 from the DPW’s Recycling Acct. to its
School Custodian Overtime Acct.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
44.
#191600
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval to pay a prior fiscal year invoice of $795 for wheelchair
ramp repairs made at the Water Dept.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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45.
#191601
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of a $9,000 grant from the Carl and Ruth Shapiro
Family Foundation to support the Arts Council’s Books of Hope program.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
46.
#191602
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Andres Calderone as Constable.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Confirmation of Appointments Committee
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
47.
#191603
Officer’s
Communication
Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
NEW BUSINESS
48.
#191604
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, “TED” Film Shoot, 55 Davis Sq. (Somerville Theater
area), Jun 14, 8AM-Midnight.
RESULT:
APPROVED
49.
#191605
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Oak St. Block Party, Oak St. between Houghton and
Bolton Sts., Jun 18, 2-7PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
50.
#191606
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Sikh Sangat Society Free Drink Distribution, Union Sq.,
Jun 25, 8AM-8PM (raindate Jul 2).
RESULT:
APPROVED
51.
#191607
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, East Cambridge Savings Bank Community Shred Day,
285 Highland Ave., Jun 25, 3-5PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
52.
#191608
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Grove St. Block Party, Grove St. between Winslow and
Morrison Aves., Jun 25, 2-7PM (raindate Jun 26).
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 13 of 17
Printed 6/10/2011
RESULT:
APPROVED
53.
#191609
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, School St. Block Party, School St. between Summer
and Preston Sts., Jun 25, 3-9PM (raindate Jul 10).
RESULT:
APPROVED
54.
#191610
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Garden Club Plant Sale, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Sep 17,
6AM-2PM (raindate Sep 24).
RESULT:
APPROVED
55.
#191611
License/Permit
New Drainlayer’s License, Jason Anthony Corp.
RESULT:
APPROVED
56.
#191612
License/Permit
New Drainlayer’s License, L.M. Heavy Civil Construction.
RESULT:
APPROVED
57.
#191613
License/Permit
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Golden Light Restaurant, 24
College Ave., Su-Th to 1:30AM, Fr-Sa to 2AM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
58.
#191614
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.,
3,500 gallons.
RESULT:
APPROVED
59.
#191615
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave., 16
autos in.
RESULT:
APPROVED
60.
#191616
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Cedars Petroleum, 182 Pearl St., 2 autos in, 4 out.
RESULT:
APPROVED
61.
#191617
License/Permit
New Garage License, Chambers Motorcars, 71 Linwood St., Mechanical
repairs, washing vehicles, storing vehicles, 9 autos in.
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 14 of 17
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RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
62.
#191618
License/Permit
Sign/Awning Permit, Fasika Restaurant, 145-147 Broadway, 3 awnings,
blade sign, letters and logo.
RESULT:
APPROVED
63.
#191619
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc, Med #6.
RESULT:
APPROVED
64.
#191620
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp., Med #48.
RESULT:
APPROVED
65.
#191621
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SLS Transportation, Med #75.
RESULT:
APPROVED
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
66.
#191622
Mayor’s Request
Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session to consider the
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property relative to 34 Sturtevant
Street pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(b)(6).
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Thomas F. Taylor
The Board met in Executive Session; no votes were taken.
67.
#191623
Mayor’s Request
Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy
with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to a pending arbitration
hearing, pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3).
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Thomas F. Taylor
The Board met in Executive Session; no votes were taken.
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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68.
#191624
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval to transfer $375 in the Veterans Services Dept., from the
Printing and Stationary Acct. to the Personal Services Longevity Acct.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
69.
#191625
Mayor’s Request
Requesting authorization to pay a $69.22 prior year invoice from New
England Office Supply using FY11 funding in the Mayor’s office.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
70.
#191626
Mayor’s Request
Requesting authorization to seek a PARC grant of $500,000 for North Street
Veterans Playground renovation costs.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
71.
#191627
Mayor’s Request
Requesting authorization to submit a PARC grant application for $500,000
for construction costs for a new Harris Park at 15-25 Cross Street East.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
72.
#191628
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Marc Ardolino as permanent Firefighter.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Confirmation of Appointments Committee
73.
#191629
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Josephine Ave. Block Party, Josephine Ave. between
Kidder and Morrison Aves., Jun 25, 4-9PM (raindate Jun 26).
RESULT:
APPROVED
74.
#191630
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, “Winter Hill” film shoot, Foss Park area, Jul 1, 10AM-
5PM (raindate Jul 7).
RESULT:
APPROVED
75.
#191631
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, A & E Auto Repair, 13 Joy St., 6 autos in, 3 out.
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 16 of 17
Printed 6/10/2011
RESULT:
APPROVED
76.
#191632
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Fred Susan and Sons Auto Repair, 267-269
Somerville Ave., 12 autos in.
RESULT:
APPROVED
LATE ITEMS
77.
#189163
Mayor’s Request
An Order Adopting Appendix 120.AA of the MA Building Code, known as
the Stretch Energy Code, as the Energy Code for the City.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
Discharged from the Legislative Matters Committee.
78.
#191436
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Joey Buizon to the Commission on Persons
with Disabilities.
RESULT:
APPROVED
Discharged from the Confirmation of Appointments Committee.
79.
#191633
Order
By Ald. Heuston, Trane
That the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of
SPCD (ISD) provide this Board with plans to help homeowners comply with
the Stretch Energy Code, to take advantage of rebates and tax incentives.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Housing and Community Development Committee
80.
#191634
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works determine the health of the trees at
12 and 16 Parker Street and take action as needed.
RESULT:
APPROVED
81.
#191635
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the paved sidewalk panels
on Parker and Fremont Streets.
RESULT:
APPROVED
ADJOURNMENT
June 9, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 17 of 17
Printed 6/10/2011
Adjournment
Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk