Matters ▸ Attachment
06-14-2012 — File 193639
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 14, 2012, 7:00 PM
Aldermanic Chambers
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Somerville Board of Aldermen
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Printed 6/15/2012
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
Tony Lafuente
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.
#193303
Roll Call
Call of the Roll.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
2.
#193304
Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 10, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
CITATIONS
3.
#193305
Citation
By Ald. Sullivan, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Guisippina Mingace, on the happy occasion of her 65th
birthday.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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4.
#193306
Citation
By Ald. Roche, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Nicholas Stiles, Ward One Community Police Officer, on the
happy occasion of his 60th birthday.
RESULT:
APPROVED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.
#193307
Grant of Location
Grant of Location submitted by Environmental Compliance Services to
install one groundwater monitoring well in Elm St., near 701-709
Somerville Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
6.
#193308
Grant of Location
Grant of Location submitted by AT&T to install 250 feet of two 4" conduits
from a manhole on Broadway at Barton St., to a utility pole on Barton St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
7.
#193309
Resolution
By Ald. Heuston, O’Donovan, Desmond
That this Board requests that the Administration, through the Ward Two
Alderman, dedicate benches in Ward Two to Jerry Redmond and James
Stace.
RESULT:
APPROVED
8.
#193310
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Health determine the
sources of a greatly increased rodent infestation in the areas of Lincoln Park
and Central and Madison Streets, and develop an action plan to address this
problem.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Public Health and Public Safety Committee
9.
#193311
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Chief of Police address issues related to homeless individuals living
on the MBTA right of way above 1 Fitchburg Street, and contact the MBTA
police for assistance in regularly patrolling the area.
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 3 of 20
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RESULT:
APPROVED
10.
#193312
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Neighborhood Impact Team inspect the several illegal apartments
on Partridge Avenue, Direnzo Terrace and at 20 Trull Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Public Health and Public Safety Committee
11.
#193313
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Chief of Police and the Animal Control Officers enforce the city’s
leash law at Somerville Junction Park.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Public Health and Public Safety Committee
12.
#193314
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Chief of Police enforce the DO NOT BLOCK signal at Hinckley
Street and Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Traffic and Parking Committee
13.
#193315
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Chief of Police enforce the NO LEFT TURN restriction from the
Magoun Square municipal parking lot onto Medford Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Traffic and Parking Committee
14.
#193316
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken sidewalk panels
at 7 and 7A Trull Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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FOLLOWUP:
Public Utilities and Public Works Committee
15.
#193317
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with information on the tree
planting schedule and locations.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Public Utilities and Public Works Committee
16.
#193318
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 24-26 Morrison Avenue for
unhealthy and unsafe conditions and report the findings to this Board’s
Committee on Public Health and Safety.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Public Health and Public Safety Committee
17.
#193319
Resolution
By Ald. O’Donovan
That this Board requests that the Dedication Committee honor Vincent
Catalogna, Joseph Gagliarde and Joseph DiMartino, all veterans of WWII
and outstanding individuals.
RESULT:
APPROVED
18.
#193320
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Director of SPCD explain why a tree was removed at 14-16
Morrison Ave., without notice to the neighbors, and what, if any, planting is
planned there.
RESULT:
APPROVED
19.
#193321
Resolution
By Ald. Roche
That the Mayor and Commissioner of Public Works include Cross Street on
the 2012-2013 list of streets to be resurfaced and upgraded with decorative
street lights and sidewalk enhancements.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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20.
#193322
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the weed overgrowth
encroaching on the Dane Street bridge sidewalk.
RESULT:
APPROVED
21.
#193323
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Roche
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the depressions in the
roadway on Pearl Street near its intersection with Franklin Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
22.
#193324
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees in the Davis Square
plaza and on College Avenue, from Highland to Morrison Avenues.
RESULT:
APPROVED
23.
#193325
Resolution
By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz
That this Board requests that the MBTA trim the tree overgrowth over the
property line fence on the busway from Grove Street to College Avenue.
RESULT:
APPROVED
24.
#193326
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 24 Bay State Avenue for illegal
storage of commercial vehicles.
RESULT:
APPROVED
25.
#193327
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 29 Lowden Avenue for illegal
storage of commercial products.
RESULT:
APPROVED
26.
#193328
Order
By Ald. Taylor
That the Chief of Police use Prospect Hill Monument, (with frequent walk-
arounds), as a home base for the Ward 3 patrol car during the summer
months.
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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RESULT:
APPROVED
27.
#193329
Order
By Ald. Taylor
That the Commissioner of Public Works work with the Somerville Hospital
to plant more trees in the Crocker Street/Highland Avenue area.
RESULT:
APPROVED
28.
#193330
Order
By Ald. Taylor, Desmond
That the Commissioner of Public Works place two decorative barrels in the
viewing/picnic area of the Morse-Kelly Playground.
RESULT:
APPROVED
29.
#193331
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate the intersection of
Kenwood Street and College Avenue to determine if there are dangerous site
line visibility issues when exiting Kenwood Street onto College Avenue.
RESULT:
APPROVED
30.
#193332
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) report to this Board any updated policies
and city actions in cases of abandoned cars in the driveways of homes that
have not been moved for many months.
RESULT:
APPROVED
31.
#193333
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Director of SPCD report to this Board the status of the recently sold
Rite-Aid building at Highland Avenue and Grove Street and whether any
applicants have come forward seeking zoning or planning relief.
RESULT:
APPROVED
32.
#193334
Resolution
By Ald. Gewirtz
That this Board requests that the Administration inform this Board of the
timeline for repairs to Orchard Street, Chester Street and Chester Place so
residents may be prepared in advance.
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 7 of 20
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RESULT:
APPROVED
33.
#193335
Resolution
By Ald. Gewirtz
That this Board commends the Mayor’s Office and SPCD's Transportation
and Infrastructure Division for advancing the Davis Square Streetscape
project and requests that the Director of SPCD (Transportation and
Infrastructure) post notice of Davis Square Streetscape improvements on all
available city media and social media sites so those who would like to be
involved might understand the process.
RESULT:
APPROVED
34.
#193336
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board what substances
are used on the grass to contain weeds at Hodgkins-Curtin Park.
RESULT:
APPROVED
35.
#193337
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
No report.
36.
#193338
Communication
By Ald. Taylor
Acting as President, cancelling the Regular meetings of this Board that were
scheduled for July 26, 2012, and August 9, 2012.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
37.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
A.
#193339
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on
June 13, 2012.
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 8 of 20
Printed 6/15/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#193292
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Thomas Bellini as permanent Firefighter.
RESULT:
APPROVED
C.
#193293
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Eric Saulnier as permanent Firefighter.
RESULT:
APPROVED
D.
#193294
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Francis Otting as permanent Firefighter.
RESULT:
APPROVED
38.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
A.
#193340
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 30, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED
AMENDED: #192528 and #193341 were returned to the Legislative
Matters Committee.
B.
#192528
Order
By Ald. Trane, Heuston, Sullivan
That the City Solicitor immediately draft a City Ordinance for the licensing
of food trucks.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
C.
#193048
Officer's
Communication
Assistant City Solicitor submitting a proposed BOA rule relative to the
Open Meeting Law.
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 9 of 20
Printed 6/15/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
D.
#193341
Resolution
By Ald. Connolly
That this Board requests that the Administration submit a list of proposed
pre-approved locations for vendor operations to this Board for approval.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
39.
#193342
Mayor's Request
Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session pursuant to MGL
c30A, s21(a)(3) to discuss civil action number 86-3222-WD involving Clear
Channel Outdoor Inc. as successor-in-interest to Ackerly Communications.
RESULT:
LAID ON THE TABLE
40.
#193343
Mayor's Request
Requesting an easement from the Housing Authority to facilitate the
construction of the North Street Veterans Park.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan, Trane
ABSENT:
Rebekah Gewirtz
41.
#193344
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval of an appropriation of $580,000 for the FY2013
Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
42.
#193345
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval of a revised appropriation of $39,511,429 for the cost
of rehabilitation and renovation of the East Somerville Community School.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 10 of 20
Printed 6/15/2012
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
43.
#193346
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $7,583,145 from the Receipts Reserved-
Insurance Losses Account to the East Somerville Community School
Renovation Project to fund the renovation and reconstruction of the school.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
44.
#193347
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $1,300,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance
("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
45.
#193348
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance
("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
46.
#193349
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $600,000 from the Developer Fund Receipts
Reserved Account to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
47.
#193350
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance
("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
48.
#193351
Mayor's Request
Requesting a Transfer of $15,000 from the Ice Rink Enterprise Fund
Electricity Account to the Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Salaries Account.
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 11 of 20
Printed 6/15/2012
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
49.
#193352
Mayor's Request
Requesting a transfer of $250 within the Information Technology
Department, from the Maintenance Software Account to the Salaries and
Wages Account.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
50.
#193353
Mayor's Request
Requesting payment of a FY11 invoice of $50.80 by the DPW for Murray
Supply, for supplies purchased.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
51.
#193354
Mayor's Request
Requesting that two trucks operated by the DPW be declared surplus and
available for disposition.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
52.
#193355
Mayor's Request
Requesting the acceptance of a $21,200 grant from the Bureau of Justice
Assistance for the Police Dept. to purchase bulletproof vests.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
53.
#193356
Mayor's Request
Requesting the reappointment of Josh Safdie as Alternate Member of the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
RESULT:
APPROVED
54.
#193357
Mayor's Request
Requesting the reappointment of Richard Rossetti to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 12 of 20
Printed 6/15/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
55.
#193358
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Kevin Prior to the
Planning Board.
RESULT:
APPROVED
56.
#193359
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Kenneth Edwards as Constable.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Confirmation of Appointments Committee
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
57.
#193360
Officer's
Communication
Licensing Commission requesting the amendment of Ordinance 2-219(a) to
require that Public Hearings be held not less than 10 days after the first
publication of the required legal notice.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
58.
#193361
Officer's
Communication
Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #193274 re: 238 Somerville
Ave., and #193290 re: the intersection of Prospect Hill Avenue and Munroe
St.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
NEW BUSINESS
59.
#193362
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Josephine Avenue Block Party, Between Kidder and
Garrison Aves., Jun 23, 2-9PM (raindate Jun 24).
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 13 of 20
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60.
#193363
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Arts Union weekend arts events, Union Sq.
Plaza/parking lot, Jun 24-Oct 14, various times; Underneath McCarthy
Overpass, Sep 15 9PM-1AM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
61.
#193364
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, North Street Block Party, Between Broadway and
Hamilton Rd., Jun 30, 10:30AM-6:30PM (raindate Jul 7).
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
62.
#193365
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Bradley Manning Vigil, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Weds.,
Jul 4-25, 4-5PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
63.
#193366
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Connwell St./Mountain Ave. Block Party, Conwell St.
Dead End, Jul 8, 4-10PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
64.
#193367
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, SomMovie Fest Thursdays at sundown, Seven Hills
Park, Jul 12-Aug 30 except Aug 2; Lincoln Park, Aug 2.
RESULT:
APPROVED
65.
#193368
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Great Urban Camp Out, Lincoln Park, Jul 28-29,
Noon-Noon (raindate Jul 27-28).
RESULT:
APPROVED
66.
#193369
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, First Congregational Church "Drag Gospel Festival"
musical performance, Davis Sq., Oct 20, Noon-4PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 14 of 20
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67.
#193370
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso and McGovern Construction.
RESULT:
APPROVED
68.
#193371
License/Permit
Renewing Livery License, Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
69.
#193372
License/Permit
Renewing Hawker Peddler License, The Tear Drop Inc.
RESULT:
APPROVED
70.
#193373
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, 120 Beacon St. LP, 120 Beacon St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
71.
#193374
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Mass Bay Commuter Rail, 70R Third Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
72.
#193375
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Teddy's Foreign Motors, 86 Joy St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
73.
#193376
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
74.
#193377
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Tufts University, 26 Lower Campus Rd.
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 15 of 20
Printed 6/15/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
75.
#193378
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Grove St. Realty Trust, 48 Grove St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
76.
#193379
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, 120 Beacon St. LP, 120 Beacon St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
77.
#193380
License/Permit
New Garage License, J & C Auto Repair, 91 Prospect St., Mechanical
repairs, 2 autos in, 8 out.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
78.
#193381
License/Permit
New Garage License, Executive Auto Body, 30 Medford St., Mechanical
repairs, auto body, spray painting, washing vehicles, storing vehicles, 13
autos in, 0 out.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
79.
#193382
License/Permit
Sign/Awning Permit, Zoe's Gourmet Chinese Cuisine, 298 Beacon St., Sign
and awning.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
80.
#193383
License/Permit
New Junk Dealer, The Connection, 1204 Broadway, Used furnishings.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 16 of 20
Printed 6/15/2012
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
81.
#193384
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc., Med #6.
RESULT:
APPROVED
82.
#193385
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Roly Cab, Med #17.
RESULT:
APPROVED
83.
#193386
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SLS Transportation, Med #75.
RESULT:
APPROVED
84.
#193387
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Love Cab, Med #92.
RESULT:
APPROVED
85.
#193388
Public
Communication
League of Urban Canners submitting comments re: #192922, the Urban
Agriculture Ordinance.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
FOLLOWUP:
Land Use Committee
86.
#193389
Public
Communication
Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership and Livable Streets submitting
a letter re: the McGrath Highway's McCarthy Overpass.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 17 of 20
Printed 6/15/2012
87.
#193390
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $308,675 from the Assembly Square
Construction Fund to the Debt Service Fund for FY2012 Debt Service for
Parks Renovation.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
88.
#193391
Mayor's Request
Requesting $35,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund in support of the
East Somerville Main Streets and the Union Square Main Streets programs.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Lafuente, O’Donovan, Trane
ABSENT:
William A. White Jr., Rebekah Gewirtz
89.
#193392
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $30,000 from the Capital Projects
Stabilization Fund for a Nexxus Study on Inclusionary Housing Linkage and
20B Trust.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
90.
#193393
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval for SPCD to pay prior year invoices totalling
$3,728.57 from FY12 funds, for MuniCode to maintain the Zoning Code.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
91.
#193394
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval to pay a Constituent Services prior fiscal year invoice
of $303.99 using FY12 funds.
RESULT:
APPROVED
92.
#193395
Mayor's Request
Requesting authorization to seek a PARC grant of $400,000 for North Street
Veterans Playground renovation costs.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 18 of 20
Printed 6/15/2012
93.
#193396
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of a grant of up to $72,680.89 from the Boston
Office of Emergency Preparedness for continuing the process of target
hardening of the Public Safety Building and Fire Headquarters.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
94.
#193397
Officer's
Communication
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #192528 re: the Mobile Food Vendor
Ordinance.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
95.
#193398
Officer's
Communication
Director of Commissions responding to #193203 re: the City's Boards and
Commissions.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
96.
#193399
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, ArtBeat, Davis Sq., Jul 20, 6-11PM, Jul 21, 8AM-7PM
(raindates Jul 21-22).
RESULT:
APPROVED
97.
#193400
Public
Communication
Dalel Company dba Dunkin Donuts responding to #192966 re: recycling at
282 Somerville Ave., 14 McGrath Hwy., and 90 Washington St.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
LATE ITEMS
98.
#193218
Mayor's Request
Requesting authorization to transfer $30,000 from the DPW Sanitation
Professional and Tech Services Account to the DPW Administration Motor
Gas & Oil Account to avoid a deficit.
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 19 of 20
Printed 6/15/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
Discharged from the Finance Committee.
99.
#193220
Mayor's Request
Requesting authorization to transfer $12,000 from the DPW Sanitation
Rubbish Removal Account to the DPW Highway Motor Parts and
Accessories Account to fund the repair of two street sweepers.
RESULT:
APPROVED
Discharged from the Finance Committee.
100.
#193278
Mayor's Request
Request for authorization to transfer $5,000 from the DPW Sanitation
Rubbish Removal Account to the DPW Highway Care of Trees Account to
fund the arborist for the care of trees.
RESULT:
APPROVED
Discharged from the Finance Committee.
101.
#193401
Resolution
By Ald. Heuston, and the Entire Board
That this Board fully supports the request from STEP and Livable Streets to
the MA DOT to cancel the Notice to Proceed on the wasteful reconstruction
of the McCarthy Overpass of the McGrath Highway, and instead work on
grounding the overpass as expeditiously as possible.
RESULT:
APPROVED
102.
#193402
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the catch basins on Chestnut,
Linwood, Poplar and Joy Streets.
RESULT:
APPROVED
103.
#193403
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the broken tree limb on
Chestnut Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
June 14, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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Printed 6/15/2012
104.
#193404
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pot-holes at the end of
Linwood Street, at the entrance to Waste Management.
RESULT:
APPROVED
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment
Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk