September 8, 2009

1. Appointments by Mayor:

• AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS:
  • Carolyn Learned
    
  • Daniel Lee
    
  • Jeffrey Berenson

PETITIONS

• 1b. Applications Tag days:
  • a. Knights of Columbus Council 202 - November 6,7,8
    
  • b. HHS Girls Volleyball - Nov 13,14,15

2. Application from Greater HaverhillBoys & Girls Club for Walk-a-thon starting at Central Plaza to Haverhill Stadium to Central Plaza October 18th, 10 am to 2 pm

2b. Petition from Greater Haverhill Boys & Girls Club requesting to hang banner for Annual Walk for Youth at intersection of Salem & So Main sts September 28th to October 16th

2bb. Related communication from Councillor Ryan requesting to introduce a representative from the Haverhill Boys & Girls Club to speak regarding the annual Walk for Youth

3. Application from Haverhill Advent Christian Church for Kidsfest at 160 Carleton st, Saturday September 12th, 12 noon to 4 pm

4. Applications for Special License to sell alcoholic beverages from:

a. Holy Apostles Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 154-156 Winter st October 2nd 11 am – 10 pm & Oct 3rd 11 am to 12 midnight

b. Haverhill Exchange Club, Winnekenni Castle, 6 pm – 9 pm

5. Application from Michael Mazzotta for 2009 Drainlayer license

6. Application from John Connor for handicap parking sign at 37 8th Avenue

7. Notice of Hearing from Department of Public Utilities for review/approval of National Grid’s 2008 Energy Efficiency Annual Report being held on September 24th

8. Petition from John Strykowski, owner of Stryk’s Automotive requesting to purchase City property at 35 Hale st; Assessors Map 306 Block 76, Lot 9

9. Application from Junior Torres requesting a Hearing for Special Permit to allow a used car dealership at 70 White st; Assessor’s Map 608 Block 484, Lots 1, 3 & 4 for 50 spaces (Council HearingOctober 6th)

COMMUNICATIONS

10. Communication from Councillor Donahue requesting a discussion regarding
importance of voting in upcoming elections

11. Communication from Councillor Donahue requesting to discuss the Firefighters
Challenge and Haverhill’s use of the Lawrence Fire Department truck

12. Communication from Councillor Macek requesting to introduce a request from
Community Action regarding possibility of leasing or purchasing City property for expansion

13. Communication from Councillor Hall requesting a discussion regarding stop signs on Orange st at intersection of Mt Dustin and Hanover st at intersection of Mt Dustin st

HEARINGS

14. Document 77, Application from William Johnson, Trustee for Vale Realty Trust
requesting to accept Meagans Way as a Public Way Favorable recommendation from Planning Board & Planning Director postponed from 8/25/09

14b.Document 77-B, Order to accept Meagans Way as a public way postponed from 8/25/09

NEW BUSINESS

15. Order that City Council meeting scheduled for December 8 be cancelled due to the Special State Primary being held on that date

16. Order authorize Mayor to appoint theRocks Village Memorial Association and the Rocks Village Historic District Commission as the administrators of the Rocks Village Hand Tub and Meeting House on behalf of the City

17. Appropriate $16,000 from Stabilization & transfer to Police Salary to cover cost
of two officers through November 15th

18. Order authorize payment of bills of previous years and to further authorize payment from current year departmental appropriations as follows:

• David F Grunebam, Esq $2,329.50
  
• Transcanada $5,053.41
  
• Transcanada $ 630.95

19. Proclamation – Family Day, A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children, September 21st

20. Proclamation – The American Legion Day September 16th

21. Ordinance re: Littering (File 10 days)

22. Ordinance re: Vehicles and Traffic “Article XVI” Valet Parking Permit (File 10 days)

Committee reports

23. Councillor Scatamacchia submits Minutes of Planning and Development Committee Meeting held August 27th

Adjourn: