Matters ▸ Attachment
04-26-2012 — File 193198
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 26, 2012, 7:00 PM
Aldermanic Chambers
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Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 1 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
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
Sean T. O’Donovan
Ward Five Alderman
Absent
Rebekah Gewirtz
Ward Six Alderman
Present
Robert C. Trane
Ward Seven Alderman
Present
Tony Lafuente
Ward 4 Alderman
Present
1.
#192942
Roll Call
Call of the Roll.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
2.
#192943
Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 22, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
CITATIONS
3.
#192944
Citation
By Ald. Taylor, White Jr., Sullivan, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Jay Colbert, who is resigning after 12 years as President of
Somerville Firefighters Local 76.
RESULT:
APPROVED
4.
#192945
Citation
By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Dawn Morrissey, Director of the Irish Film Festival, and her
many volunteers, for a most successful festival this year.
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 2 of 22
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RESULT:
APPROVED
5.
#192946
Citation
By Ald. Connolly, Sullivan, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Congratulating the St. Clement Parish on the happy occasion of their 100th
anniversary of religious and social ministry.
RESULT:
APPROVED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
6.
#192947
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol in the area of St. James,
Windom, Elston, Elm and Summer Streets for the next three weeks in
response to recent break ins and report back to the Ward 6 Alderman with
any relevant information.
RESULT:
APPROVED
7.
#192948
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works repave Chester Place during the
upcoming paving cycle.
RESULT:
APPROVED
8.
#192949
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works contact NSTAR to determine their
protocol for repairing streets after having performed gas work which caused
damage to the street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
9.
#192950
Order
By Ald. White Jr., Trane, Sullivan
That the Director of Constituent Services (311), the Commissioner of Public
Works and the Chief of Police appear before the Committee on Public Health
and Public Safety to explain the procedures involved in responding to citizen
complaints about construction vehicles driving over public sidewalks, in
general, and in particular, an incident that was reported to 311 on or about
November 28, 2011, with respect to 1298 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Public Health and Public Safety Committee
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 3 of 22
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10.
#192951
Resolution
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That this Board requests that the Administration develop a
marketing/economic development outreach strategy as part of its branding
strategy.
RESULT:
APPROVED
11.
#192952
Resolution
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That this Board requests that the Administration work with this Board to craft
legislation allowing the City to lien an individual’s state income tax refund
for payment of outstanding taxes, fees, fines and any other liabilities owed
the City.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
12.
#192953
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the streets listed within for possible
rodent problems.
RESULT:
APPROVED
13.
#192954
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) dispatch the Neighborhood Impact Team to
35-37 Jackson Road for possible rooming house violations.
RESULT:
APPROVED
14.
#192955
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the crossing signal at the
intersection of Broadway and Main Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
15.
#192956
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) increase monitoring for trash violations.
RESULT:
APPROVED
16.
#192957
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Director of Traffic and Parking dispatch PCOs to Grant Street and
Mystic Avenue from 10 PM to 2 AM to take action on non-resident parking
violations.
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 4 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
17.
#192958
Communication
By Ald. Taylor
In his capacity as a member of the School Committee, conveying a report of
the School Committee's activities.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
Ald. Taylor reported on 3 items:
1. The School Committee presented Tufts University with a Citation for
its generous donation of $147,000 in equipment for the Vocational
School’s new Dental Assistant program.
2. The School Committee adopted four goals for the 2012-2013 School
Year:
A. Improve student achievement.
B. Promote innovations designed to improve student performance.
C. Develop stronger home-school connections.
D. Increase engagement with the community to improve student
learning.
3. The School Committee will meet with this Board's Finance Committee
to discuss the FY13 School Dept. Budget, on May 10 at 6 PM.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
18.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
A.
#192959
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on
April 26, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#192757
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Joseph Cerqueira as Alternate Member of the
Planning Board.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
C.
#192758
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Heather MacIndoe to the Women's
Commission.
RESULT:
APPROVED
D.
#192759
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Marie McBride to the Commission for
Persons with Disabilities.
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 5 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
E.
#192826
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Barbara Dulin as Constable, for a term to
expire December 31, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
F.
#192827
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Ernest Dulin as Constable, for a term to
expire December 31, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
G.
#192828
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Ruth Barbosa as Constable, for a term to
expire December 31, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
H.
#192938
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Andrew Lafuente to the Human Rights
Commission.
RESULT:
APPROVED
I.
#192939
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Roger Lau to the Human Rights Commission.
RESULT:
APPROVED
19.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A.
#192960
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 18, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#192605
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $2,178 from the Bicycle Stabilization Fund to
install a bicycle corral at 79-83 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente
ABSENT:
Sean T. O’Donovan
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 6 of 22
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C.
#192668
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $75,000 from the Capital Projects
Stabilization Fund for the purchase of Christmas and other seasonal
decorations.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente
ABSENT:
Sean T. O’Donovan
D.
#192749
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $11,600 from the Capital Projects
Stabilization Fund to replace furniture in the Aldermanic Chambers and in
the Aldermen's Committee Room.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente
ABSENT:
Sean T. O’Donovan
E.
#192754
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant from the Dept. of Public Heath for
the Fire Dept.'s Mass Decontamination Unit.
RESULT:
APPROVED
F.
#192755
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval for the DPW to pay a prior-year invoice of $131.25
from Signet, for clock/PA system maintenance.
RESULT:
APPROVED
G.
#192817
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $54,000 from the Assembly Square
Stabilization Fund for the construction a new park on Quincy St.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente
ABSENT:
Sean T. O’Donovan
H.
#192819
Mayor's Request
Requesting the transfer of $2,208.14 from the Salary Contingency Account to
the Inspectional Services Division Other Lump Sum Payment Account, to
fund an arbitration settlement.
RESULT:
APPROVED
I.
#192820
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval for the DPW to pay a prior-year invoice from FY12
appropriations of $1,100 to Coviello Electric, for traffic light repair work
done in June, 2011.
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 7 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
J.
#192821
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of three EPA Clean Up Grants, each for $200,000
($600,000 total), for cleanup activities at the Kiley Barrel site.
RESULT:
APPROVED
K.
#192822
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of a grant from America's Promise Alliance in the
amount of $2,500 to celebrate the city's designation as one of the nation's
"100 Best Communities for Young People."
RESULT:
APPROVED
L.
#192823
Mayor's Request
Requesting the acceptance of a donation from the Holiday Inn of fitness
equipment and folding chairs valued at $850.
RESULT:
APPROVED
M.
#192923
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appropriation of $1,336,000 and the authorization to borrow
$1,336,000 in a bond as part of the MWRA Local Pipeline Assistance
Program.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente
ABSENT:
Sean T. O’Donovan
N.
#192924
Mayor's Request
Requesting appropriation of $1,351,350 and authorization to borrow
$1,351,350 in a bond for the cost of cleaning, lining, and replacing sewer
mains and connections as part of the East Broadway Reconstruction Project.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente
ABSENT:
Sean T. O’Donovan
O.
#192928
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of a $1,105,650 grant from the MWRA as part of the
MWRA Infiltration/Inflow Local Financial Assistance Program.
RESULT:
APPROVED
P.
#192929
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of a grant in the amount of $216,900 from the
MWRA as part of the MWRA Infiltration/Inflow Local Financial Assistance
Program.
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 8 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
20.
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
A.
#192961
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting
on April 24, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#190783
Mayor's Request
Requesting that this Board accept this report on the update to the
Comprehensive Plan and provide comments on it to SPCD staff.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
C.
#192369
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Director of SPCD notify the Committee on Housing and Community
Development of the impact of cuts to the Housing Dept. budget.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
D.
#192480
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Director of SPCD update this Board on initiatives to rectify the lack
of economic growth in Magoun Square.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
E.
#192962
Resolution
By Ald. Lafuente
That this Board requests that the Administration and the Director of Traffic
and Parking consider using parking ticket and meter fine receipts for the
economic development of Magoun Square.
RESULT:
APPROVED
21.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
A.
#192963
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 23, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 9 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
B.
#192256
Mayor's Request
Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance amending Zoning
Districts for the areas consisting of Somerville Avenue from Wilson Square
to the Somerville-Cambridge line at Porter Square, White Street, and Elm
Street from White Street to Wilson Square, and amending the Floodplain
Overlay District.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente
ABSENT:
Sean T. O’Donovan
ORDAINED AS AMENDED: Sections 1 and 4 are NOT APPROVED.
Sections 2, 3, and 6 are APPROVED. Section 5 REMAINS IN
COMMITTEE (as #192964).
C.
#192608
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendation on a proposal to amend the
Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Districts for Somerville Avenue from Wilson
Square to the Cambridge line at Porter Square, White Street, and Elm Street
from White Street to Wilson Square, and to amend the Floodplain Overlay
District.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
D.
#192964
Mayor's Request
Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance amending Zoning
Districts for the Porter Square area (remaining portion of #192256).
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Land Use Committee
22.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
A.
#192965
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 24, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#192656
Resolution
By Ald. Sullivan, and the Entire Board
That this Board offers its support of the 5th Annual White Ribbon Day
campaign, advocating against domestic violence.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
C.
#192682
Officer's
Communication
City Clerk conveying a Determination from the Attorney General re: the
Open Meeting Law and participation at committee meetings.
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 10 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
D.
#192726
Order
By Ald. Taylor
That the Environmental Programs Manager and the City Solicitor work with
the Legislative Matters Committee to create an ordinance for recycling at fast
food establishments.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
E.
#192813
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of the provisions of MGL c149 s33E, to allow city
employees to take a leave of absence to serve as an organ donor.
RESULT:
APPROVED
F.
#192966
Order
By Ald. Taylor
That the City Clerk send a communication to the corporate offices of all
major fast food establishments in the city, advising them that the City is
concerned about recycling in their establishments.
RESULT:
APPROVED
23.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
A.
#192967
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on
April 18, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#192790
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety address criminal
activity and code violations at 132 Central Street, whether the City can
recover funds spent on public safety calls there, and whether the City should
conduct outreach to tenants to ensure a safe environment.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
C.
#192968
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Director of Traffic and Parking examine the feasibility of installing
NO PARKING signs at the intersection of Central, Ames and Robinson
Streets.
RESULT:
APPROVED
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 11 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
D.
#192969
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD (ISD) determine if fines
may be assessed at 155 Central Street for violations of the smoking
ordinance.
RESULT:
APPROVED
24.
YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE
A.
#192970
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on April 18, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#192727
Resolution
By Ald. Gewirtz, Heuston, Lafuente, Roche, Taylor, Sullivan, and the Entire
Board
That this Board supports H-3838, An Act Providing Housing and Support
Services for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
25.
#192971
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval of an amendment to the 2011-2012 HUD Action Plan to
accept an additional $70,741 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
26.
#192972
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jay Weaver as Director of
Veteran Services.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Confirmation of Appointments Committee
Veterans and Public Services Committee
27.
#192973
Mayor's
Communication
Proclaiming May as National Bike Month.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 12 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
28.
#192974
Officer's
Communication
Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
NEW BUSINESS
29.
#192975
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Growing Center Events, 22 Vinal Ave., various dates
and times, Apr-Oct.
RESULT:
APPROVED
30.
#192976
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Little League Opening Day Parade, High School
Concourse to Conway Park, Apr 28, 10AM (raindate Apr 29).
RESULT:
APPROVED
31.
#192977
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, High School Dance Team Car Wash Fundraiser, High
School Concourse, May 19, 9-3PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
32.
#192978
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit Procession, Between St.
Joseph's Church and 203 Somerville Ave., May 27, 9AM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
33.
#192979
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Redbones Bike to Work Week Benefit, Chester St.
between Elm and Herbert Sts., Jun 4, Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 11).
RESULT:
APPROVED
34.
#192980
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Amending the Swirl and Slice Union Sq. Gourmet
Market, Union Sq. Plaza, Every Thursday, Jun 14-Sep 20, 4-9PM (made
weekly, not biweekly, approved by the BOA 3/22/12 as #192764).
RESULT:
APPROVED
35.
#192981
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Mission Church of Christ Walk-a-Thon, 130 Highland
Ave. and area streets, Jun 30, 9AM-3PM.
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 13 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
36.
#192982
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, "Yarn Storm" Public Art Installation, Perry Park,
Installed Aug 25 9AM-1PM, Removed Nov 11.
RESULT:
APPROVED
37.
#192983
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Homeless Coalition Road Race, Davis Sq. area, Road
Race, Registration and Ceremony, and Hanging a Banner, Oct 6, 7AM-1PM
(banner up Aug 6).
RESULT:
APPROVED
38.
#192984
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, SGT Excavation.
RESULT:
APPROVED
39.
#192985
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, James W. Flett.
RESULT:
APPROVED
40.
#192986
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Greenwood and Sons.
RESULT:
APPROVED
41.
#192987
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro.
RESULT:
APPROVED
42.
#192988
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, A. Suffolk Water and Sewer.
RESULT:
APPROVED
43.
#192989
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, DeIulis Brothers Construction.
RESULT:
APPROVED
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 14 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
44.
#192990
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Gallup Landscape.
RESULT:
APPROVED
45.
#192991
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, CJ Doherty.
RESULT:
APPROVED
46.
#192992
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, N. Sacca and Sons.
RESULT:
APPROVED
47.
#192993
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Inc.
RESULT:
APPROVED
48.
#192994
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer and Drain.
RESULT:
APPROVED
49.
#192995
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Faulkner Brothers, 9-13 Alpine St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
50.
#192996
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
51.
#192997
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy.
RESULT:
APPROVED
52.
#192998
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Chambers Motorcars, 259 McGrath Hwy.
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 15 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
53.
#192999
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
54.
#193000
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy.
RESULT:
APPROVED
55.
#193001
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Coresite Real Estate, 70 Inner Belt Rd.
RESULT:
APPROVED
56.
#193002
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Mik Meg Corp., 57 Warren St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
57.
#193003
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Petroleum, 1284 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
58.
#193004
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline, 182 Washington St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
59.
#193005
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Cubby Oil, 20 Medford St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
60.
#193006
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Valvoline, 182 Washington St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 16 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
61.
#193007
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Teele Sq. Auto, 1284 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
62.
#193008
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 483 Somerville Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
63.
#193009
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, PMD Group, 379-385 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
64.
#193010
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Faulkner Brothers, 13 Alpine St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
65.
#193011
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Chambers Motorcars, 71 Linwood St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
66.
#193012
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, A&M Foreign Motors, 400 Mystic Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
67.
#193013
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Monro Muffler Brake, 223 Washington St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
68.
#193014
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 259 McGrath Hwy.
RESULT:
APPROVED
69.
#193015
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, 12-16 Joy St.
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 17 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
70.
#193016
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
71.
#193017
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
72.
#193018
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Chicken & Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
73.
#193019
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Unlimited Auto Body, 471 Somerville Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
74.
#193020
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Tech Auto Body Repair, 9 Union Sq.
RESULT:
APPROVED
75.
#193021
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand & Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
76.
#193022
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
77.
#193023
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Metro Auto Repair, 47 Webster Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 18 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
78.
#193024
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Nippon Express, 30 Inner Belt Rd.
RESULT:
APPROVED
79.
#193025
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, F.W. Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath
Hwy.
RESULT:
APPROVED
80.
#193026
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Auto Express, 712 Mystic Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
81.
#193027
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Leins Auto Repair, 65 Bow St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
82.
#193028
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Inman Collision Center, 45 Webster Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
83.
#193029
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Inman Motor Sales, 121-123 Prospect St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
84.
#193030
License/Permit
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Faulkner Brothers, 2 Alpine St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
85.
#193031
License/Permit
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy.
RESULT:
APPROVED
86.
#193032
License/Permit
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, F.W. Russell and Sons Disposal, 120
McGrath Hwy.
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 19 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
87.
#193033
License/Permit
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
88.
#193034
License/Permit
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mike's Restaurant, 9 Davis Sq.
RESULT:
APPROVED
89.
#193035
License/Permit
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Yak & Yeti, 719 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
90.
#193036
License/Permit
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282
Somerville Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
91.
#193037
License/Permit
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dominos Pizza, 201 Elm St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
92.
#193038
License/Permit
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Moe's BBQ Trolley, Packard
Ave. at Professors Row.
RESULT:
APPROVED
93.
#193039
License/Permit
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Delta Jewelry and Refining, 90 Highland
Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
94.
#193040
License/Permit
Renewing Hawker and Peddler License, Moe's BBQ Trolley.
RESULT:
APPROVED
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 20 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
95.
#193041
License/Permit
New Hawker and Peddler License, Francisca Morales, vending pre-packaged
snacks and beverages.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
96.
#193042
License/Permit
New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, RWC Auto Group LLC dba Beacon
and Park Auto Sales, 75 Park St., M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 8AM-2PM, Su by
appointment only, 0 autos inside, 14 outside.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
97.
#193043
Order
By Ald. Taylor
That the Director of Traffic and Parking patrol the Somerville Avenue end of
Spring Street for violations of the ONE WAY regulation between 7:30 - 9:00
AM and 4:30 - 7:00 PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
98.
#193044
Order
By Ald. Taylor
That the Director of Traffic and Parking ensure that all necessary signage is
posted on Spring Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
99.
#193045
Order
By Ald. Trane
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a chain across the opening to
the Dilboy Field baseball area to prevent cars from parking on field.
RESULT:
APPROVED
100.
#193046
Mayor's Request
Requesting the acceptance of a $390,396.63 FTA grant administered by
MAPC, for a Bike Share system.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 21 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
101.
#193047
Mayor's Request
Requesting that this Board's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments
convene prior to this Board's next meeting to allow the Chief of Police and
the Director of Personnel Dept. to inform the Board of a new procedure
regarding student police officers.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Confirmation of Appointments Committee
102.
#193048
Officer's
Communication
Assistant City Solicitor submitting a proposed BOA rule relative to the Open
Meeting Law.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
103.
#193049
Officer's
Communication
Retirement Board notifying this Board of a vote on a cost of living
adjustment at its May, 2012, meeting.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
104.
#193050
Officer's
Communication
Chief Assessor responding to #192774 re: tax exempt properties and the
potential taxes lost.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
LATE ITEMS
105.
#193051
Citation
By Ald. Sullivan, and the Entire Board
Commending Tony and Donna Alibrandi on the happy occasion of their 50th
wedding anniversary.
RESULT:
APPROVED
106.
#193052
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $74,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance
("free cash") to the Veterans Services Benefit Account, to fund the account
through the fiscal year.
RESULT:
APPROVED
April 26, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 22 of 22
Printed 5/6/2012
107.
#192816
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $55,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance
("free cash") to the Veterans Services Benefit Account, to fund the account
through the fiscal year.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
Discharged from the Committee on Finance.
108.
#192925
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $265,100 and authorization to borrow
$265,100 in a bond for the engineering, design, and construction of sewer
mains on Middlesex Avenue and McGrath Highway Extension.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente
ABSENT:
Sean T. O’Donovan
Discharged from the Committee on Finance.
109.
#193053
Officer's
Communication
Retirement Board conveying a Funding Schedule that reflects an increase in
the COLA base from $12,000 to $14,000, pursuant to #192304.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment
Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk