CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:07 P.M.

Adjourned: 8:47 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

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City Manager
Michael V. O'Brien

City Auditor
James A. DelSignore

Councilors

Tony Economou William J. Eddy
Michael J. Germain Konstantina B. Lukes
Joseph C. O'Brien Philip P. Palmieri City Clerk
David J. Rushford
Sarai Rivera Frederick C. Rushton
George J. Russell Kathleen M. Toomey
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

STAR SPANGLED BANNER - DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL MADRIGAL SINGERS

3.

ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor in the Chair except for Councilors Germain, Lukes and Rivera. Councilor Lukes arrived at 7:25 PM.

4.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

4a.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council meeting of October 9, 2012.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

5.

ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST

5a.

The Mayor presented a Key of the City to John Biancheria to honor his act of bravery at Tatnuck Square on September 13, 2012 by acting proactively in assisting citizens and the police and risking his own safety.

 

5b.

The Mayor presented a Key of the City to Samuel James who is currently a contestant on the Voice and a leading example of local music talent in Central Massachusetts.

 

5c.

Mayor Petty recognized the following persons who spoke:
1. Pheobe Gonzalez, Worcester resident
2. Ed Dubois, Worcester resident

 

5d.

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring October 26, 2012 as Senator Edward W. Brooke Birthday Celebration Day and presented it to William S. Coleman, III.

Attachments

 

6.

ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

7.

PETITIONS

7a.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty request sidewalk repair in front of 8 Trowbridge Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7b.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty request sidewalk repair in front of 136 Russell St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7c.

Councilor William J. Eddy request sidewalk repair in front of 4 Barr St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

7d.

Julie Nicolazzo request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 14 Suffield St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7e.

Quynh Do request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 15 Stoneland Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7f.

Jeffrey Jenkins request a bus stop be installed at the corner of Perkins St. and Lincoln St.

Attachments

Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee

 

7g.

NSTAR for a conduit location: NEWTON AVE. NORTH

Attachments

Hearing set for October 30, 2012 - 7:00 P.M.

 

7h.

NSTAR for conduit location: NORTH ASHLAND ST.

Attachments

Hearing set for October 30, 2012 - 7:00 P.M.

 

7i.

NSTAR for conduit location: DORCHESTER ST.

Attachments

Hearing set for October 30, 2012 - 7:00 P.M.

 

7j.

LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS for conduit locations: CAMBRIDGE AND SOUTH CAMBRIDGE STS.

Attachments

Hearing set for October 30, 2012 - 7:00 P.M.

 

7k.

William S. Coleman, III request City Council join cities and towns across Massachusetts in celebrating the 93rd Birthday of former United States Senator Edward W. Brooke, II on October 26th. Senator Brooke was the first African American elected by vote in the country and he is the oldest living former member of the United States Senate.

Attachments

Petitioner appeared and spoke - see also #5d Approved

 

8.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

8a.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to repair the rutted pavement at the intersection of Lake Ave and Sunderland Rd.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

8b.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to review the excessive run-off of water onto private property from the newly paved roadway between #2 and #4 Woodcliffe Ave.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9.

ORDERS

9a.

Request City Manager request the Police Chief to reinstate foot patrols in the Main Street corridor between Chandler and Hammond Streets. (Rivera)

Attachments

Mayor Petty moved to Table this item. Tabled - Petty

 

9b.

Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the plans to dedicate the plaza at the rear of City Hall in honor of our 35th President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy and plans for the annual award ceremony for public service to the Worcester community. (Petty)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9c.

Request the Standing Committee on Municipal Operations conduct at least one public hearing to consider the following proposed changes to the regulations and rules governing livery companies and livery drivers: 1) that livery companies must own and control licenses for livery drivers and that drivers will only be able to have a livery driver's license if they are employed by a livery company, and 2) that drivers who own and operate their own cars, which are licensed livery vehicles, can only operate as liveries if affiliated with a livery company, and 3) that regulations continue to reflect the 2-hour regulations, and 4) that livery companies be required to maintain a physical office with log books and pertinent records, and 5) that a special work order be drafted by the City which livery drivers can produce when required to do so while waiting to pick up customers who have previously placed a pick-up reservation with a livery company at Union Station or the Airport, and 6) that the number of livery car licenses be capped at the current level, and 7) that regulation and oversight for livery cars and drivers be placed under the jurisdiction of the License Commission. (Petty, O'Brien, Economou, Germain, Eddy)

Attachments

Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

9d.

Request City Manager review the feasibility of a version of the Philadelphia Plan as part of the South Worcester Industrial Park recruitment efforts. (Rushton)

Attachments

Councilor Economou moved to amend to add “as well as other industrial parks across the city” Order adopted as amended

 

9e.

Request City Manager provide an answer to previous request to install additional signs with arrows under all Walmart directional signs that guide motorists to Quinsigamond Village stating "Quinsig Village - Shops and Food". (Russell)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

9f.

Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to develop a vegetative spraying program aimed at periodically cleaning up our traffic islands, medians and esplanades along the major arterials. (Petty, Eddy)

Attachments

Councilor Toomey moved to amend: Further, request the City Manager reinvigorate the “Adopt and Island Program” to care for Veterans’ and Non-Veteran designated squares, medians and islands across the city. Councilor Palmieri moved to amend: Further, request City Manager establish a cooperative effort between the city, businesses and the community to assist with the spraying of vegetation and the caring of the city’s squares, median and esplanades. Mayor Petty moved to amend: Further, request a report as to the city’s current vegetative spraying program. Order adopted as amended

 

9g.

Request City Manager provide adequate information regarding finance items submitted on the City Council agenda. (Lukes)

Attachments

Order adopted

 

10.

COMMUNICATIONS

10a.

Michael V. O'Brien, City Manager, transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Bond Rating Upgrades.

Attachments

Placed on file

 

10b.

Michael V. O'Brien, City Manager, transmitting for City Council's review and information a copy of the Housing Market Study, as prepared by RKG Consultants, the Analysis of Impediments to Affordable Housing, as prepared by 12 Community Development Consulting, Inc. and a recommended Housing Strategy, as prepared by the Executive Office of Economic Development.

Attachments

Councilor O’Brien moved to Table the item Under Privilege and Councilor Lukes moved to have it as First Item of Business on October 30, 2012. Tabled Under Privilege – O’Brien and First Item of Business on October 30, 2012

 

11.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART I

11a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Pat Santa Maria on behalf of P.S. and Sons, Inc. request abatement of street assessment #25050 in the amount of $2,156.20 for Nebraska St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.

Attachments

Accepted & Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

11b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Anna Mae Gentile request abatement of street assessment #25049 in the amount of $6,792.03 for Nebraska St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for a partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $2,479.63.

Attachments

Accepted & Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

11c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Pat Santa Maria on behalf of P.S. Sons, Inc. request abatement of street assessment #25051 in the amount of $16,710.55 for Nebraska St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate to a new assessment of $5,929.55.

Attachments

Accepted & Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

11d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Nick and Maria Tzikas request private street conversion for Aroostook St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Paul O'Rourke request private street conversion of Monmouth Ave: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Elaine Gerardi request street repair of the public portion of Denver Terrace: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request Alamo St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11h.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request Travis St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11i.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request the repaving of Atlanta Street due to the pavement being compromised by CSX construction work: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11j.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request the repaving of Germain St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11k.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request resurfacing of the entire length of the public portion of Harold St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11l.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request Indiana St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11m.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request resurfacing of Fairhaven Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11n.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request resurfacing of Chiltern Hill Dr: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11o.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request resurfacing of Chiltern Hill North Dr: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11p.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Stephen Kaufman request the catch basin problem in the cul-de-sac in front of 120 Orton St. Ext. be addressed urgently: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11q.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request sidewalk repair for Thorne St. between Orient St. and Wall St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

Attachments

Accepted & Adopted

 

11r.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to the Abandoned Vehicle Status Report for FY2012: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

11s.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the 2011 Street Resurfacing Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

11t.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Lake Avenue Sanitary Sewer Overflow that occurred on July 13, 2012: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

11u.

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 June 2012: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

Accepted

 

11v.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the Month of July 2012: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Attachments

 

11w.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request street resurfacing for Paradox Dr: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

11x.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request street resurfacing for Wentworth St: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

11y.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request street resurfacing for Hunthurst Circle: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

11z.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy request street resurfacing for Tristan Court: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

12.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - PART II

12a.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request repair to the road surface at the intersection of Lake Ave at Sunderland Rd: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

12b.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Betsy Wertheimer et al request street resurfacing of Eunice Ave: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

12c.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request Hale St. be resurfaced: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Attachments

Accepted

 

12d.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mark Piscillo request to make public Westdale St: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

12e.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mark Piscillo request to make public Duluth St: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

12f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Anna Mae Gentile request abatement of street assessment #25032 in the amount of $2,800.00 for Camassa Terrace: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

12g.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Pat Santa Maria on behalf of P.S. and Sons, Inc. request abatement of street assessment #25034 in the amount of $5,600.00 for Camassa Terrace: recommend Petition be denied.

Attachments

Accepted

 

13.

TO BE ORDAINED

13a.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind handicap parking opposite 148 Coburn Ave.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

13b.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind handicap parking in front of 12 Denny St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

13c.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 7 Shawmut St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

13d.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 12-A Home St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

13e.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 8 Mendon St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

13f.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 193 Chino Ave.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

13g.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking opposite 40 Lakeside Ave.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

13h.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 35 Maple Tree Lane.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

13i.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to prohibit parking on Hawley St. along the basketball courts.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

13j.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide for two hour parking meters in front of 15 Salem St. from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday to Friday

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

13k.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to prohibit parking on the west side of Main St. from Marble St. to a pt. 70' north of Marble St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

13l.

Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to providing for stop sign at the intersection of Caroline St. and Plantation St facing westbound traffic on Caroline St.

Attachments

Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Germain, Rivera absent)

 

14.

TABLED ITEMS

14a.

RESOLUTION of Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby goes on record in support Senate Bill 610, an act protecting condominium owners filed by Senator Harriette Chandler and Senator Richard Moore. (Tabled - O'Brien July 19, 2011)

Attachments

No action taken

 

14b.

RESOLUTION of Mayor Joseph C. O'Brien - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby goes on record in support of the Administration’s efforts to negotiate the maximum hiring of local residents in Tax Increment Financing agreements and other tools used to attract business and to expand our tax base. (Tabled - O'Brien September 13, 2011)

Attachments

No action taken

 

14c.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the status of #5 May Street. (Tabled - O'Brien January 31, 2012)

Attachments

No action taken

 

14d.

COMMUNICATION of the City Clerk transmitting communication expanding upon the newspaper article regarding the human error factor which occurred in the city's recount. (Tabled - Lukes February 7, 2012)

No action taken

 

14e.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Finance for Housing Developments within the City of Worcester. (Tabled - O'Brien February 28, 2012)

Attachments

No action taken

 

14f.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Order of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Council support more diverse new housing development with an emphasis on market-rate housing with a maximum of 10% affordable units if there are going to any units available for development in the downtown Worcester area: recommend Order be placed on file. (Tabled - Lukes May 1, 2012)

Attachments

No action taken

 

14g.

PETITION of Ivan Machicote request a freeze to the residential construction project at a lot located at the intersection of Sophia Dr. & Lilac Lane to prevent a continuance of violations that are against the interest of neighboring property owners. (Tabled - Russell August 14, 2012)

Attachments

No action taken

 

14h.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the First Circuit Court's Decision of the Upper Blackstone District's Appeal of the EPA's 2008 NPDES Permit. (Tabled - Lukes August 14, 2012)

Attachments

No action taken

 

14i.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Out of State Residents Working on Local Projects and Not Meeting the State's Health Care Mandates. (Tabled Under Privilege - O'Brien August 14, 2012) (Tabled - Lukes September 4, 2012)

Attachments

No action taken

 

14j.

ORDER of Councilor Michael J. Germain - Request City Manager recommend to City Council an ordinance similar to the “Unruly Gathering Ordinance” in effect in Narragansett, Rhode Island in light of the fact that recent enforcement actions relied upon to control gatherings have not resulted in a permanent solution to the problems negatively affecting quality of life in our neighborhoods in close proximity to colleges. (Tabled Under Privilege - Germain September 4, 2012) (Tabled - Germain September 11, 2012)

Attachments

No action taken

 

14k.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Regional Research Bureau. (Tabled - Russell September 18, 2012)

Attachments

No action taken

 

15.

NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES

15a.

Motion Economou @ #5c CC - Request City Manager have the access road between Clason Rd. and Sherburne Ave. be blocked off in an expeditious manner in the interest of public safety.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15b.

Motion Lukes @ #9c CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update from the Police Chief as to the positives and negatives of taxi/livery services, difficulties in enforcement and what lead to the current need for once again reviewing taxi/livery services regulations.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15c.

Motion Russell @ #9c CC – Request City Manager report to City Council the number of issued taxi medallions and of those medallions how many are currently being used, has or has not the number of medallions changed with an increase or decrease of population in the city over the years and is the city being adequately served.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15d.

Motion Lukes @ #9d CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report relative to granted TIF’s in the last five years that detail whether they have been in compliance and as to how successful job creation has been.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15e.

Motion Russell @ #9g CC – Request City Manager improve how City Council documents are formatted online to make it easier to navigate and read.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15f.

PETITION – Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request Westborough St. be repave.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

15g.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Linda Romano request removal of the tree between #106 & #112 Indian Hill Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Department of Public Works & Parks

 

15h.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Kathy Lavelle request sidewalk repair for the entire length in front of 38 Laconia Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

15i.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou request sidewalk repair of 20’ section left of driveway at 44 Laconia Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

15j.

PETITION – Councilor Tony Economou request sidewalk repair of 10’ section left of driveway at 30 Laconia Rd.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

15k.

PETITION – Councilor William J. Eddy request tree trimming on the even side of Mill St. near the reservoir between June St. and Tatnuck Sq.

Attachments

Referred to Department of Public Works & Parks

 

15l.

PETITION – Councilor William J. Eddy request installation of street light at intersection of Chiltern Hill North and Aylesbury Rd. on the even numbered side.

Attachments

Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee

 

15m.

Motion Russell – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager expedite the restoration of the street lights in the lower end of Grafton St. which has been left in darkness during the CSX Construction Project.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15n.

PETITION – Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request sidewalk repair on the Harding St. side of 64 Water St.

Attachments

Referred to Public Works Committee

 

15o.

Motion Lukes – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager inform residents by reverse 911 of tree plantings in front of their homes.

Attachments

Order adopted

 

15p.

PETITION – Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request a tree be removed in front of 267 Salisbury St.

Attachments

Referred to Department of Public Works & Parks