Matters ▸ Attachment
06-23-2011 — File 191798
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 23, 2011, 7:00 PM
Aldermanic Chambers
*****************
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 1 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the Board of Aldermen's minutes. While reasonable
efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information
without first checking with the City Clerk.
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
Absent
Sean T. O’Donovan
Ward Five Alderman
Absent
Rebekah Gewirtz
Ward Six Alderman
Present
Robert C. Trane
Ward Seven Alderman
Present
1.
#191656
Roll Call
Call of the Roll.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
2.
#191657
Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 26, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
CITATIONS
3.
#191658
Citation
By Ald. Taylor, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Fire Captain William Fitzpatrick, Firefighters William Costa
and Robert Hodnett, Police Sergeant Warren Chaille, and Officers Anthony
Manzelli and Eduardo Soares for their heroic actions on May 16, trying to
save the life of a Summit Ave. resident.
RESULT:
APPROVED
4.
#191659
Citation
By Ald. Roche, White Jr., Taylor, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Sr. Mary Timothy de St. Jean Baptiste as she celebrates her
50th Jubilee with the Little Sisters of the Poor.
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 2 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
RESULT:
APPROVED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
5.
#191660
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of 4 Milk Place to clear the
debris and old furniture from the property.
RESULT:
APPROVED
6.
#191661
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a bench at 285 Beacon Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
7.
#191662
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign before the
crosswalk at the intersection of Windsor and South Streets.
RESULT:
APPROVED
8.
#191663
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the paved sidewalk panel at
23 Allen Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
9.
#191664
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works paint a STOP decal on the roadway
at the intersection of the Somerville Avenue Extension and Linwood Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
10.
#191665
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) investigate 51 Allen Street for an illegal use
and notify the owner.
RESULT:
APPROVED
11.
#191666
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct Royal White Hospitality Services, on
Windsor Street, to bait their property during the entire course of construction.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 3 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
12.
#191667
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works direct Verizon to secure its hanging
wires from the utility pole at 14 Dimick street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
13.
#191668
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works arrange for regular street sweeping
for all of Somerville Avenue, immediately and independently of Mass DOT’s
return of the street to the City.
RESULT:
APPROVED
14.
#191669
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works place a sign at Perry Park regarding
park hours and dog regulations.
RESULT:
APPROVED
15.
#191670
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the City Clerk notify the following businesses to appear before this
Board’s Committee on Licenses and Permits for a Public Hearing regarding
the terms and conditions of their licenses: USave Rental - 70 Prospect Street,
Webster Auto Sales - 61 Prospect Street, and McDonald's - Twin City Plaza.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
16.
#191671
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Director of SPCD (Planning) report to this Board on the feasiblity of
changing the zoning ordinance to allow shared-car space as a use in the RA
and RB districts, as the current ordinance prohibits most residents from
renting a driveway space to ZipCar.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
17.
#191672
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the City Solicitor inform this Board whether its representative to the
SomerPromise Advisory Board may be an individual appointed by the Board
as opposed to being a member of the Board.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 4 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
18.
#191673
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the feasibility
of a sticker or placard for non-commercial resident vehicles that a resident
owner could obtain for legal street parking when they plan to be away from
the city for more than 48 hours.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Traffic and Parking Committee
19.
#191674
Order
By Ald. Connolly, O’Donovan, Trane
That the City Clerk request that representatives of NStar Gas and Electric
appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Works and Public Utilities
regarding the recent power outage in Magoun Square (June 14-15), ongoing
repairs in West Somerville, and ongoing repairs and improvements citywide.
RESULT:
APPROVED
Ald. Roche recused.
FOLLOWUP:
Public Utilities and Public Works Committee
20.
#191675
Order
By Ald. Trane
That the Chief of Police order increased speed enforcement on Cameron
Avenue.
RESULT:
APPROVED
21.
#191676
Order
By Ald. Trane, Sullivan, Roche, Heuston, and the Entire Board
That the Director of Traffic and Parking purchase a removable speed bump to
test its viability for speed management at various locations citywide.
RESULT:
APPROVED
22.
#191677
Order
By Ald. Sullivan, Roche, White Jr., Desmond, Connolly
That the Commissioner of Public Works clear debris and cut vegetation at the
city owned vacant lot at the corner of Pearl and Florence Streets.
RESULT:
APPROVED
23.
#191678
Order
By Ald. Sullivan, Pero, White Jr., Desmond, Connolly
That the Commissioner of Public Works regularly empty the trash cans and
clear the debris at the Shore Drive Boat House.
RESULT:
APPROVED
24.
#191679
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken sidewalk panel at
71 Cedar Street.
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 5 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
RESULT:
APPROVED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
25.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
A.
#191680
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Confirmation and Appointments meeting on
June 22, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#191628
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Marc Ardolino as permanent Firefighter.
RESULT:
APPROVED
26.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A.
#191681
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole,
June 13, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
27.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A.
#191682
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole,
June 14, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
28.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A.
#191683
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole,
June 15, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#191645
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the authorization of the Dilboy Pool Revolving Fund for FY2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 6 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
C.
#191646
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the authorization of the SomerStreets Event Revolving Fund for
FY2012 under the provisions of MGL c44 s53E1/2.
RESULT:
APPROVED
D.
#191647
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the re-authorization of certain Departmental Revolving Funds for
FY2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED
AMENDED: All funds approved except the Cable Telecommunication
Revolving Fund, which remained in Committee (See #29U).
29.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A.
#191684
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole,
June 22, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#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:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
C.
#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:
APPROVED
D.
#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:
APPROVED
E.
#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.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 7 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
F.
#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:
APPROVED
G.
#191596
Mayor’s Request
Requesting transfers from various DPW Accts. to offset the projected DPW
snow deficit of $207,934.31.
RESULT:
APPROVED
H.
#191597
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the transfer of $75,000 from the Fire Dept. Salary Acct. to the
Fire Alarm Overtime Acct.
RESULT:
APPROVED
I.
#191598
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the transfer of $3,254 from the Sewer Capital Improvements
Acct. to the MWRA Assessments Acct.
RESULT:
APPROVED
J.
#191599
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the transfer of $811 from the DPW’s Recycling Acct. to its
School Custodian Overtime Acct.
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED
AMENDED: That the transfer be made to the School Professional and
Technical Services Acct.
K.
#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:
APPROVED
L.
#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:
APPROVED
M.
#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:
APPROVED
N.
#191626
Mayor’s Request
Requesting authorization to seek a PARC grant of $500,000 for North Street
Veterans Playground renovation costs.
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 8 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
RESULT:
APPROVED
O.
#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:
APPROVED
P.
#191640
Mayor’s Request
Requesting acceptance of the provisions of MGL c44, s53F1/2 establishing
an Enterprise Fund for Dilboy Stadium and Dilboy Field Recreational areas.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
Q.
#191641
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of the FY 2012 Dilboy Enterprise Budget in the amount
of $110,000.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
R.
#191642
Mayor’s Request
Requesting acceptance of the provisions of MGL c44, s53F1/2 establishing
an Enterprise Fund for the Veterans Memorial Ice Skating Rink and an
outdoor ice skating rink adjacent to the facility.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
S.
#191643
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of the FY 2012 Veterans Memorial Ice Skating Rink
Enterprise Budget in the amount of $479,208.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
T.
#191644
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval to appropriate $3,500,000 in Free Cash to reduce the
FY2012 Tax Levy.
RESULT:
APPROVED
U.
#191647
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the re-authorization of certain Departmental Revolving Funds for
FY2012.
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 9 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
RESULT:
APPROVED
Approved for the Cable Telecommunication Revolving Fund (the
remainder was approved at the June 15 Finance Committee meeting; see
#28D).
V.
#191648
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $2,435,355 and authorization to borrow
$2,435,355 in a bond for the construction of a new outdoor skating rink.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
W.
#191650
Officer’s Request
City Clerk submitting recommendations for adjustments to certain fees
charged by the City Clerk’s Office, effective July 1, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
X.
#191651
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance
(“Free Cash”) to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
Y.
#191652
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $800,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance
(“Free Cash”) to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
Z.
#191653
Mayor’s Request
Requesting appropriation of $127,513 from the Capital Projects Stabilization
Fund for renovations to the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
AA.
#191655
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of a home rule petition authorizing the City to incur
debt to repair or maintain property under the control of the City through an
agreement with the Commonwealth.
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 10 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
AB.
#191685
Resolution
By Ald. Trane, Sullivan, Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Pero, Heuston,
Taylor
That this Board requests that the Administration consider changing the Junior
Detail Clerk position from half time to full time, to meet the needs of those
requesting Police details.
RESULT:
APPROVED
AC.
#191686
Resolution
By Ald. Trane, Gewirtz
That this Board requests that the Administration consider changing the Part
Time Animal Control position to Full Time, to provide weekend coverage.
RESULT:
APPROVED
Ald. Taylor recused.
AD.
#191687
Resolution
By Ald. Taylor
That this Board requests that the Administration add an additional building
inspector in the Inspectional Services Department.
RESULT:
APPROVED
AE.
#191688
Resolution
By Ald. Desmond
That this Board requests that the Administration review the description of
each line item in the budget to ensure that all costs are assigned to the
appropriate line items in all future budgets.
RESULT:
APPROVED
AF.
#191689
Order
By Ald. Desmond
That the Commissioner of Public Works develop a backup plan to ensure that
the high quality of maintaining the Weights and Measures in the city will
continue, should the current Sealer of Weights and Measures retire or
become incapacitated.
RESULT:
APPROVED
AG.
#191690
Resolution
By Ald. Desmond
That this Board requests that the Administration use funding cut from the
FY12 budget to hire an Assistant Sealer of Weights and Measures.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 11 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
30.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
A.
#191691
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of
the Whole, on June 22, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED
AMENDED: That #191654 is approved with the following Condition:
That no fine shall be issued until 72 hours after the expiration of the
vehicle inspection sticker.
B.
#191649
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an amendment to Ordinance 1-11(b) regarding penalties for
violations of Commercial Trash and Cutting of Grass on Sidewalks
ordinances.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
AMENDED: That the Cutting of Grass on Sidewalks (9-56) fine shall be
$25 first offense, $35 second offense, and $50 subsequent offense.
C.
#191654
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an amendment to Ordinance 1-11(b) regarding the Traffic and
Parking Regulations penalties for violations for Expired Vehicle
Registrations and Inspections.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
AMENDED: That the fine for each violation shall be $50, not $25.
CONDITION: That no fine shall be issued until 72 hours after the
expiration of the vehicle inspection sticker.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
31.
#191692
Mayor’s Request
Requesting revocation of the Dilboy Revolving Fund effective June 30, 2011,
and transferring the remaining Fund Balance to the Dilboy Stadium
Enterprise Fund.
RESULT:
APPROVED
32.
#191693
Mayor’s Request
Requesting revocation of the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink Revolving
Fund effective June 30, 2011, and transferring the remaining fund balance to
the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink Enterprise Fund.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 12 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
33.
#191694
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation in the amount of $75,285 from Receipts
Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses to the DPW Flood Acct. to pay
expenses related to the July 10, 2010, Flood.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
34.
#191695
Mayor’s Request
Requesting an appropriation of $4,668.64 from Receipts Reserved for
Appropriation-Insurance Losses to the School Dept. Flood Acct. to pay
expenses related to the July 10, 2010 Flood.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
35.
#191696
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the transfer of $3,430 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the
Clerk of Committees Salaries Monthly Acct. to eliminate a year end deficit.
RESULT:
APPROVED
36.
#191697
Mayor’s Request
Requesting authorization to pay a prior year invoice of $272 in the Council
on Aging.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
37.
#191698
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the acceptance of a $100,000 grant from the MA Dept. of Public
Health for the Health Dept.’s Tobacco Control Program.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
38.
#191699
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of a grant of $1,000 from the MA Dept. of Agricultural
Resources for EBT purchases at the Winter Farmers’ Market.
RESULT:
APPROVED
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
NEW BUSINESS
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 13 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
39.
#191700
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Summertime in Somerville Family Fun Day, Trum
Field, Jun 25, 12-5PM (raindate Jun 26), and Fireworks Display, Trum Field,
Jun 30, 5-10PM (raindate Jul 7).
RESULT:
APPROVED
40.
#191701
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Dana Farber Fundraising Stationary Cycling, Davis Sq.
Statue Park, Jun 30 and Jul 7, 6:30-8:30PM, Jul 9, 3-6PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
41.
#191702
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Memorial Tribute to Karen Aqua, Parade from Arts at
the Armory to the Community Growing Center/Nunziato Field for a
Reception, Jul 10, 4-6PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
42.
#191703
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Redbones Block Party for the Homeless Coalition,
Chester St. from Elm to Herbert Sts., Aug 1, 5-10PM (raindate Aug 8).
RESULT:
APPROVED
43.
#191704
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Somerville Fire Local 76 MDA Boot Drive,
Broadway/McGrath Hwy., Davis Sq., and Union Sq., Aug 20 & 27, 9AM-
Noon.
RESULT:
APPROVED
44.
#191705
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, MA Bay Commuter Rail, 70R Third Ave.,
393,510 gallons.
RESULT:
APPROVED
45.
#191706
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381-383 Washington St.,
30 autos out, 22 in.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
46.
#191707
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St., 12
autos in.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 14 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
47.
#191708
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 139-147 Beacon St., 22
autos in.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
48.
#191709
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, International Auto Repair, 508 Somerville Ave., 8
autos out, 2 in.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
49.
#191710
License/Permit
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taipei Tokyo Cafe, 7 Holland St., 3
tables, 6 seats.
RESULT:
APPROVED
50.
#191711
License/Permit
New Junk Dealer’s License, Crescent Jewelers Inc., Operating at Holiday
Inn, 30 Washington St., buying used items.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
51.
#191712
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Odney Cab, Med #72.
RESULT:
APPROVED
52.
#191713
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Marc Morency Inc., Med #78.
RESULT:
APPROVED
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
53.
#191714
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, The Training Room “Fitness on the Avenue” Event,
691A Somerville Ave. parking corridor, Jul 23, Noon-4PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
54.
#191715
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Great Urban Campout, Lincoln Park, Jul 23-24, Noon-
Noon (raindate Jul 22-23).
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 15 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
55.
#191716
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Burton Faulkner Tower, 25 Highland Ave.,
10,000 gallons.
RESULT:
APPROVED
56.
#191717
License/Permit
Renewing Pool Table License, Samba Bar and Grille, 596-608 Somerville
Ave., 1 pool table.
RESULT:
APPROVED
LATE ITEMS
57.
#191512
License/Permit
Sign/Awning Permit, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave., 1 sign.
RESULT:
APPROVED
Discharged from the Licenses and Permits Committee.
58.
#191513
License/Permit
New Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave., 6
tables, 12 seats, 1 A-frame sign.
RESULT:
APPROVED
Discharged from the Licenses and Permits Committee.
59.
#191718
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of the revised FY2012 General Fund Budget totalling
$169,671,841.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
60.
#191719
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of the revised FY2012 Water Enterprise Fund Budget
totalling $12,129,802.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
61.
#191720
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of the revised FY2012 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget
totalling $17,577,012.
June 23, 2011
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 16 of 16
Printed 6/24/2011
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment
Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk