REGULAR MEETING IN CITY COUNCIL CONVENED:
APRIL 9, 2007 ABSENT: ADJOURNED:
1. Minutes of the City Council, March 26, 2007.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: On the application of Ma Elec./Verizon , joint pole location Fitchburg St.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: On the application of Ma Elec./Verizon, joint pole location Concord Rd.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: On the application for a Special Permit, from Atty. Bergeron for St. Mary’s of French Hill Redevelopment LLC, to allow 36 residential units on 26 Broad St. through the adaptive reuse of the former St. Mary’s church (10) units, the adaptive reuse of the former St. Mary’s School (10) units, the adaptive reuse of the form St. Mary ‘s parish rectory (5 units), and the construction of 11 new townhouse units in the rear of the premises, The entire development will be converted to a residential condominium having 36 units.
5. Communication from the Mayor re: transfer of $182,086.00 to fund a variety of current shortfalls.
6. Communication from the Mayor re: transfer of $1,052.00 for payment to LHS Associates.
7. Communication from the Mayor re: transfer of $500,000 from Undesignated Funds to the Stabilization line item.
8. Communication from the Mayor re: reappointment of Linda Clark, as Registrar of Voters.
9. Communication from the Mayor re: the recommendation, to appoint Sgt. Thomas W. Bryant to the position of Lieutenant.
10. Communication from the Marlborough Retirement Board re: acceptance of M.G. L., Ch. 32, s.4(2), which will allow additional creditable service for employment as a call firefighter or a reserve police officer.
11. Communication from Atty. William Pezzoni re: rezoning City of Marlborough land off Cook Lane.
12. Communication from Mass Highway re: Donald J. Lynch Boulevard Speed Zoning.
13. Communication from Atty. Gadbois re: Petition for Amendment to Zoning Map.
14. Application for Special Permit from Carlos Ferreira, 19 White Bagley Rd., Southborough, Ma, to construct 5 townhouse units at 69 South St., Map 81, Parcel 155.
15. Application, New England Development, One Wells Ave., Newton, Ma 02159 for Sewer Connection Permit with respect to its proposed retail development on Donald J. Lynch Blvd.
16. Application to renew, two pool table licenses, The Little Pub, 286 Boston Post Rd.
17. Minutes, Planning Board, October 3, October 24, November 7, November 21, December 5, December 19, 2005.
18. Minutes, Conservation Commission, August 10, August 24, September 7, 2006 February 1, February 15, 2007.
19. CLAIMS:
A. Sharon Riddle, 86 Prendiville Way, property damage.
B. Michael Clifton, 140 O’Malley Rd., vehicle damage
C. Lucimar R. Morais, 148 East Main St., property damage.
D. Dan Robinson, 136 Highland St., property damage.
E. George Baldelli, 106 Hildreth St., property damage.
F. Frederick Romain, 245 Hudson St., property damage.
G. Peter B. Young, 363 Pleasant St., vehicle damage.
H. Tony & Florence T. Kenzershi, 370 Cook Ln., property damage.
I. Frances LaJeunesse, 297 Hemenway St., property damage.
J. Paul Ramsay, 48 Foley Rd., property damage.
K. Andrea Katz, 256 Littlefield Ln., property damage.
L. Theresa St.Maurice, 59 Bolton St., property damage.
M. Bonnie DiCenzo, 94 Framingham Rd., property damage.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
From Personnel Committee
20. Order No. 07100-1475 - re: Reappointment of John Sahagian to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Sahagian has continued as holdover since May 5, 2006. Mayor suggests that his term be extended to terminate on May 5, 2012. Recommendation to the Personnel Committee was to approve 2 - 0
21. Order No. 07100-1474 – re: Reappointment of Julie Purcell to Historical District Commission for three year term expiring from date of confirmation. Recommendation of the Personnel Committee was to approve 2 - 0
From Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee
22. Order No.07100-1496 – re: Communication from Atty. Bergeron re: Proposed Land Disposition for Affordable Housing Construction, Hemenway Street Extension, Map 3, parcel 1, requesting that the City Council convey the lot to the CDC for $1.00 so that the CDC can cause a new single family dwelling home to be built on the property by the students of the Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School.
The committee continued its review of the CDC’s proposal. The consensus of the committee was that the benefit to the City and taxpayers was too limited relative to the value of assets being given up. Recommendation of the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee was to deny 3 – 0
From Finance Committee
23. Order No. 07100-1478 – re: Adjust Dispatcher Mr. Duckworth’s Salary: The FINCOM met to discuss the Mayor’s request to adjust recently rehired police dispatcher Mr. Duckworth’s salary to the maximum step as outlined in the letter dated February 20, 2007. The FINCOM voted 5 – 0 to approve the adjustment of Mr. Duckworth’s salary to the maximum step of $36,732.42 retroactive to the date of rehire of February 25, 2007.
24. Order No. 07100-1494 – re:~ Revise Council on Aging Nurse’s Salary: The FINCOM met to discuss the Mayor’s request in the letter dated March 5, 2007 to revise the COA nurses salary ($25.00 per hour) to be consistent with the Board of Health Nurse’s salary ($29.50 per hour). The motion to approve the salary adjustment did not pass – Two in favor (Ferro/Juaire) and three opposed (Webster/Levy/Ossing).
25. Order No. 07100-1477 – re: ~ Transfer $164,042.65 to Fund Retiree Accounts: The FINCOM met to discuss the Mayor’s request in the letter dated February 21, 2007 to transfer $164,042.65 from the Fringe Benefit Account to the various Police, Fire, DPW and Legal accounts to cover retirees in these departments. Councilor Juaire abstained from participation. Recommendation of the Finance Committee was to approve 4 – 0
From City Council
26. Order No. 07100-1426A – re: The application of Atty. Cipriano for Sovereign Bank, 75 State Street, Boston, Ma 02109 for a Drive Thru ATM in conjunction with a Bank Branch to be constructed within Dunkin Donuts at 330 Boston Post Road East, MOTION: to refer to the City Solicitor to be put in proper form.
27. Order No. 06100-1231E – re: Registered Sex Offender Restrictions and also order no. 06100-1231-1D, Sex Offender Restrictions, Non-Criminal Disposition MOTION: on March 26, was to refer to the City Solicitor to be put in proper form. This was reviewed by the City Solicitor and is in proper legal form.
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