CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:04 P.M.

Adjourned: 7:58 P.M.

Mayor
Konstantina B. Lukes

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City Manager
Michael V. O'Brien

City Auditor
James A. DelSignore

Councilors

Hearing - MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for pole location in: BRATTLE STREET

Granting permission to MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for pole location in: BRATTLE STREET

Communication of the City Manager transmitting Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report - October 2008

Communication of the City Manager transmitting Monthly Economic Development Division's (EDD) small business retention and recruitment efforts and other coordinated City activities.

The Vice Chair read a Proclamation recognizing World Cup Soccer 2008. The Proclamation document was accepted by representatives of the event as presented by Councilor Gary Rosen.

Kofi Hanson request to have tree removed and replaced in front of 27 Freeland St.

Attorney Mark Donahue request the line for the BL.1.0 district be extended to include the entire property located at 25 Elbridge St.

Robert Zack request abatement of street betterment assessment #24755 in the amount of $13,539.44 on Balis Ave.

Allen & Deborah Erickson request abatement of street betterment assessment #24753 in the amount of $10,922.64 on Balis Ave.

John Mulvey request abatement of street betterment assessment #24722 in the amount of $15,977.84 on Inverness Ave.

Anthony & Andrea Aiello request abatement of street betterment assessment #24728 in the amount of $8,232.71 on Inverness Ave.

Sandra Smajkiewicz on behalf of Hasan Smajkiewicz request abatement of street betterment assessment #24743 in the amount of $3,000.00 on Sunderland Terrace.

Francis Prest et al request guardrail in front of 109 Sunderland Rd. to protect fire hydrant & personal property.

Mary Maurice request handicap parking on the Liscomb St. side of 268 Belmont St.

Janice Hinson on behalf of Frances Walkowiak request handicap parking space in front of 5 Berkeley St.

Donald Brickman request handicap parking in front of 150 Coolidge Rd.

Welberson Nunes on behalf of Universal Insurance Agency Inc. request to change commercial loading zone at 374 Belmont St. to One Hour Parking.

Welberson Nunes on behalf of Universal Insurance Agency Inc request to install One Hour Parking on Dustin St.

LIGHT TOWER FIBER, LLC requesting conduit location in: PROVIDENCE STREET

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager provide City Council with the numbers of people who participate in a Senior Tax Work-off Program in the cities of Newton and Boston.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager recommend to the City Council how he and his administration might propose to implement a Senior Tax Work-off Program including income guidelines for participants.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Council go on record stating that the City of Worcester supports state legislation requiring pharmacies to establish areas within their retail outlets to receive used needles and sharps.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager site Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board meetings in the Levi Lincoln Jr., Chamber.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager review the square footage and configuration of Rooms 310 and 311 with a view towards relocating the offices of the City Council to these two rooms.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager review and cost the feasibility of combining the interior offices in the City Manager Department.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief to install speeding surveillance in First Street from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to install oversized pedestrian crossing signs in the vicinity of 400 Grove St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review and recommend improvements to the playgrounds at Banis Field and Vernon Hill Park in the interest of pedestrian safety.

Transmitting communication relative to State Certification of Free Cash.

Helen Friel, Ed.D, Assistant to the Superintendent/Clerk of the School Committee transmitting communication relative to the impact of runoff from Nelson Place School onto property at 15 Hapgood Rd.

Michael V. O'Brien, City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Program.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSA): recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to permitting, inspection, and monitoring of commercial trash containers: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the implementation of the Department of Inspectional Services: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City's Response to Deter the West Nile Virus: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the disposition of the historic veteran's plaques at the GAR Hall: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request the City Council's Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services determine whether or not sufficient private and public assistance will be available this Winter to Worcester’s senior citizens as they face the exorbitant cost of heating oil: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Matteo and Antonia Travaglio request abatement of street assessment #24602 in the amount of $3,150.00 for Trent Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $2,520.00

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of John Russell request abatement of street betterment assessment #24697 in the amount of $10,105.41 on Seattle St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $2,892.41

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Hope & Esther Abisamra request abatement of street assessment #24741 in the amount of $3,000.00 for Sunderland Terrace: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $1,590.00

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of John & Alice Pellerin request abatement of street assessment #24713 in the amount of $13,966.40 for Maranda St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $9,966.40

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Cassie Stewart & Margaret Hall request abatement of street assessment #24738 in the amount of $5,970.00 for Sunderland Terrace: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $970.00

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Susan Rasco request abatement of street betterment assessment #24739 in the amount of $5,623.50 for Sunderland Terrace: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $2,374.50

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Francine Shear request abatement of sewer assessment #31019 in the amount of $7,171.74 for Grafton St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to $1,088.50

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of David Seibold request private street conversion of private portion of Carter Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Todd Ostrokolowicz request to make public a portion of Quissett St. from Iroquois St. to the existing public portion of Quissett St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Howard Schwerdlin request to repair/replace sidewalk in front of 40 Chippewa Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Eduart Sanxhaku request sidewalk repair in front of 180 Ingleside Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Margaret Pottle request sidewalk repair in front of 53 Mary Ann Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Eduardo Fonseca request sidewalk repair in front of 101 Gage St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Agnes McGrath request repair of sidewalks in front of 16 Creswell Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joseph M. Petty request repair of sidewalks in both sides of the entire length of Creswell Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Thomas Ventura request sidewalk repair at 226 Mountain Street East: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller request repair of sidewalk at 185 Canterbury St., it is potentially an emergency repair as the defect is placing pressure on the city streetlight at that location: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller request repair of sidewalks in Russell St. between Highland St. and Elm St. across from Elm Park: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request reconstruction of sidewalks on the southerly side of Randolph Rd. from Burncoat St. to Bayberry Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey Smith on behalf of John Nadreau request sidewalk repair, including driveway apron, in front of 6 North Pond Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report concerning the Demolition Project at the Former Saint Vincent's Site on Winthrop Street: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting the Monthly Economic Development Initiatives Status Report for the Month of September 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the month of July 2008: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the renovation of the Levi Lincoln, Jr. Chamber and the opening of ADA-accessible restrooms on the third floor of City Hall: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Order of Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. - Request all the City Council Standing Committees review and establish their top two or three priorities and report back to City Council by mid April: recommend Order be placed on file

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Juan Gomez on behalf of Rosa Rosabal request that the private portion of Lakewood St. be converted to a public street: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Albert Belmonte request Viele Ave. be renamed after Attorney Samuel R. DeSimone: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Eugene Miraka request sidewalk repair at 31 Valley Hill Dr.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Grace Dinardo request to make public Dana Ave.: recommend Petition be denied

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Lawrence A. & Suzanne T. Sullivan request abatement of street assessment #24712 in the amount of $12,000.00 for Maranda St.: recommend Petition be denied

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Hoang Do & Anna Hinh request to convert Laureldale St. from private to public street: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Christopher & Mary Ann Reddy request abatement of street betterment assessment #24538 in the amount of $6,907.00 for Miami St.: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jacqueline Pacheco request handicap parking space in front of 62 Elliott St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance for handicap parking space in front of vacant lot across from 62 Elliott St.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joyce Manzi Kazmierczak request to install handicap parking space in front of 27 Ingleside Ave: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kelly Eldridge & Jessica Arguin request two handicap parking spaces in front of 14 Shepard St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance for one handicap parking space in front of 14 Shepard St.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mark Douglas request handicap parking space in front of 11 Caroline St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance for one additional handicap parking space downhill from the existing space.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Russell Haims request removal of handicap parking space on the north side of 5 Claremont St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lucy Cote request removal of handicap parking space in Exeter St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Deanna Cleary request to remove handicap parking space in front of 13 Hitchcock Rd: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lucille Carrier request to remove residential parking in Marshall St. from Shrewsbury St. to Wilson St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Anthony Maruca request to amend current Resident Parking on Gage St., both sides from Berkeley St. to a pt. 75' west of East Shelby St., to read as follows 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Alexander Luckner request resident permit parking in Portland St. side of 50 Franklin St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance for resident permit parking in Portland St. side of 50 Franklin St. from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Wanda Rouillard request resident only parking in Florence St. between Maywood and Oliver St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance for resident permit parking in front of 84 and 86 Florence Street only.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Carrie Gladden request resident permit parking in Oberlin St. from Clifton St. to Florence St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance for resident permit parking in front of 39 Oberlin Street only.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joe Blanchard request residential parking in Alsada Dr. from Monticello Dr. to Tallawanda Dr: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance for resident permit parking in front of 53 Alsada Dr. only.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lori Rosario et al request to have residential parking in front of 52 to 58 Laurel St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance for resident permit parking in front of 52-58 Laurel Street, except Friday 12-3 pm and Sunday 9am-3pm.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Glendien Williams -Turner, et al request extension of the resident permit parking in Carlisle St. to include #8: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Franco Girardi request residential permit parking in dead end part of Pilgrim Ave on the winter ban side of the street: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Barbara & Wayne Adams request to install stop signs at all streets intersecting the right side of Burncoat St. beginning at Monterey Rd. continuing north to Clark St. at the convenience store and Bluehill Rd. and King Philip Rd. on the left side of Burncoat St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to declare Burncoat St. a Through Street and install appropriate stop signs.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Attorney Robert Longden on behalf of Worcester Academy request to install directional signs at various locations for Worcester Academy: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for signage at 8 locations.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lois Herman et al request to change the timing of the red/green lights at the intersection of Green St. and Francis McGrath Blvd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to change the timing when traffic signal equipment is replace as part of the Foster St. project.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mark Douglas request that Caroline St. westerly be made a one way street: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Elvis Lopes da Rocha request resident permit parking in the vicinity of 19 Kelley Sq: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Thomas Romano request a "No Parking 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM Monday through Friday" zone at 76 Lake Avenue: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Timothy P. Murray on behalf of John Barry request appropriate signage and street markings on First St. to reduce speed: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joyce & Mel Greenberg et al request the crosswalk at the intersection of Moreland and Brook Hill Dr. be relocated to its original location: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Donald Viens request traffic signage at the intersection of Mountain St. West and the entrance to I-190: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith request the installation of a left turn, yield on green sign facing westbound traffic in Mountain Street West at the entrance to I-190: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Susan Satter request a crosswalk signal at 400 Grove Street: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City Council request on the safety of the playgrounds at Banis Field and Vernon Hill Park: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Judith Love & Michael St. Skrzek request handicap parking on right side of Mill Pond Rd: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michael Cronin request to remove winter parking ban in front of 23 Sun Valley Dr: recommend Petition be denied.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Amend Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind No Parking Anytime in front of 661 Millbury St.

An Ordinance relative to Pawnbrokers, Junk Dealers and Dealers in Second Hand Articles.

Order of Mayor Timothy P. Murray - That the ordinance relative to the Police Department License Board as it relates to taxi regulations be rescinded. (Tabled - Murray April 25, 2006)

Communication of the City Manager recommending the Adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($300,000.00) to be appropriated to Account #91C778, Providence Street Tot Lot, for the purpose of funding the construction of the planned playground at Providence Street. (Tabled - Lukes July 17, 2007)

Grant permission to NATIONAL GRID for conduit system in KANSAS ST. (Tabled - September 18, 2007)

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report to City Council whether a claims process exists which is available to commercial users who experience electric power outages and surges caused by National Grid. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008)

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report on the number and location of National Grid equipment stations located on public property, whether the City receives any revenue from the use of public land, and if not, whether the city can charge for said use. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008)

Order of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager report to City Council regarding National Grid services in the city based on data filed with the Department of Telecommunications and Energy specifically addressing the number of outages, the locations of the outages, causes of the outages and the fines, if any, paid by National Grid in 2007. (Tabled - Lukes February 26, 2008)

Petition of NATIONAL GRID for cable and conduit system in: PLANTATION ST., CLARENDON ST. & ALMONT AVE. (Tabled - Palmieri March 18, 2008)

Proposed Ordinance amending the Montvale Historic District by the adoption of a new map enlarging the District. (Tabled Under Privilege - Palmieri March 25, 2008)

Order of Councilor Michael J. Germain - Request City Manager consult with the Worcester Sharks regarding the possible management and redevelopment of the Charles Buffone Arena Ice Skating Rink on Lake Ave. (Tabled - Palmieri October 1, 2008)

Motion Palmieri @ #5a CC - Request City Manager request Young Park to meet with the City Council Sub-Committee on Economic Development or the Administration for an update regarding the CitySquare Project.

Motion Palmieri @ #5a CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the number of incident reports for calls to college and university addresses in the City and the potential cost to the city with regard to same.

Motion Toomey @ #5a CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with copies of the reverse ads being used to attract air traffic to Worcester from Sanford and Punta Gorda, Florida.

Motion Toomey @ #5a CC - Request City Manager report how many events have taken place at the DCU center.

Motion Toomey @ #5a CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with status report on the success of the Woo Card.

Motion Haller @ #5a CC - Request Administration contact the new president of Wyman Gordon and invite him to come to Worcester for discussion with the Administration and/or the Sub-Committee on Economic Development regarding their Kelley Square site.

Motion Haller @ #5a CC - Request Administration provide a report on the status of 95 Grand Street with regards to the RFP and the condition of the building.

Motion Eddy - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report as to ownership of sidewalks on the west side of Flagg Street between Pleasant Street and High Ridge Road. Further request a report on ownership of the right of way for the remaining sidewalks on Flagg Street.

Motion Rushton -Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager contact the President of WPI regarding participating in an Engineering Study concerning the feasibility and cost on Flagg St. sidewalks.

PETITION - Councilor Haller on behalf of Gerald Oswald that Morse Court be designated No Parking on both sides of the street, in the interest of public safety.

Motion Toomey - Suspension of Rules - Request City Manager report to City Council on the feasibility of using chipped trees for wood pellets for home heating.

Motion Haller - Suspension of Rules - Request the City Manager contact the Telegram & Gazette and request that they continue to publish Public Agency Meetings.