January 12, 2010

Meeting of the City Council was held at 7:00 o’clock P.M.

Present,-President Hart, Councillors Scatamacchia, Ryan, Young, Hall, LePage, Daly O’Brien, Amirian and Macek.

Records of the last meeting were approved.

Councillor Hall was appointed to read the records for the present week.
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Communication was received from Mayor Fiorentini of the appointment of Louise Bevilacqua to the WATER/WASTEWATER ABATEMENT BOARD, effective immediately. Term to expire January 6 2012.
PLACED ON FILE 1-E

Communication was received from Mayor Fiorentini of the appointment of Karen Buckley to the PLANNING BOARD, effective immediately. Term to
expire January 12, 2013.
CONFIRMED 9 Yeas, 0 Nays 1-F

PETITIONS

Applications were received for the following Tag Days:

• HHS Ski Team, January 29,30,31 6-B
  
• Little League Baseball, April 1,2,3 6-C
  
• Haverhill Girls Softball, May 7,8,9 6-D
  
• Riverside/Bradford Baseball, April 30, May 1,2 6-E
  
• VFW Post 29, May 13,14,15 6-F
  
• Riverside Bradford Baseball, Division B, May 21,22,23 6-G
  
• Korean War Veterans, June 10,11,12 6-H
  
• Hannah Dustin Chapter DAV, August 19,20,21 6-I
  
• Haverhill Junior Football, September 24,25,26 6-J
  

GRANTED 9 Yeas, 0 Nays

Applications were received for the following 2010 Drainlayer licenses:

• Serge Beaulieu 2-BB
• George Charest 2-C
  
• Richard Early Jr 2-D
  
• Richard Early Sr 2-E
  

GRANTED 9 Yeas, 0 Nays

Application was received for COIN-OPS renewal from:

• Skateland, 19 Railroad av, 8 Machines
  

GRANTED 9 Yeas, 0 Nays 7

SUNDAY LICENSE renewal:

• Skateland, 8 Machines
  

GRANTED 9 Yeas, 0 Nays 8

Abatement report was received from Board of Assessors for month of December.
PLACED ON FILE 9

COMMUNICATIONS

Communication was received from Councillor Hall requesting a Discussion regarding having a defibrillator at the Haverhill Skating Rink.
PLACED ON FILE and LETTER TO SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 5-C

Communication was received from Councillor Macek requesting to introduce Norman Milhendler to address the Council regarding the wall of
fame at the Haverhill Public Library.
PLACED ON FILE and LETTER TO MAYOR 5-D

HEARINGS

Hearing was held on Document 102, a petition from Stephen Defeo requesting City accept Peyton Way as a Public Street. With Stephen Defeo
Appearing in favor and no one in opposition, the hearing was closed. A favorable recommendationwas received from the Planning Board andPlanning Director.
Hearing closed and GRANTED 9 Yeas, 0 Nays 102

Document 102-B ORDERED: That the following street herein described be accepted as a Public Way: Peyton Way (see document for complete text)
PASSED 9 Yeas, 0 Nays 102-B

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Communication was received from Councillor Macek requesting a discussion regarding water connection fees on Western av. On Motion of Councillor Macek to delay payment of application fee, infrastructure fee, and water supply fee for a year.
MOTION PASSED and PAYMENT OF FEES DELAYED 9 Yeas, 0 Nays 5-B

NEW BUSINESS

City Clerk Toomey introduced Document 10 To Wit: ORDERED: That the City Council authorizes the Purchasing Department to proceed with final disposition of obsolete surplus equipment– 2 Water Maintenance Surplus Vehicles (see document for text)
PASSED 9 Yeas, 0 Nays 10

City Clerk Toomey introduced Document 11 To Wit: MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE CHAPTER 240 An Ordinance relating to Parking, (Bus Zone No Parking) Drop Off/ Pick Up Only south side of Elm st, in front of 75 Elm st
PLACED ON FILE for at least 10 days 11

Meeting adjourned at 8:27 o’clock P.M. Yeas 9, Nays 0

Attest:
Margaret A Toomey
City Clerk