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City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 14, 2012, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 20 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 Page 2 of 20 Printed 6/15/2012 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 Printed 6/15/2012 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 Page 4 of 20 Printed 6/15/2012 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 Page 5 of 20 Printed 6/15/2012 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 Page 6 of 20 Printed 6/15/2012 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 Printed 6/15/2012 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 Printed 6/15/2012 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 Printed 6/15/2012 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 Page 20 of 20 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