City Council — Minutes, Nov 25, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Meeting Minutes 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 25, 2025 NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the City Council's minutes. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first checking with the City Clerk. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis. The City Council entered recess at 7:56 PM and returned at 7:59 PM. The City Council entered Executive Session at 9:50 PM and returned at 10:05 PM. The City Council entered Executive Session at 10:07 PM and returned at 10:19 PM. 1.1. Call of the Roll. Roll Call (ID # 25-1771) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: Ward Seven City Councilor Emily Hardt City Councilor At Large Jake Wilson Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin City Councilor At Large Willie Burnley Jr. Ward Five City Councilor Naima Sait City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan City Councilor At Large Wilfred N. Mbah Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis Present: 1.2. Remembrances. Remembrances (ID # 25-1772) APPROVED RESULT: 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 23, 2025. Minutes (ID # 25-1773) APPROVED RESULT: 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 1 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 3.1. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 10 feet of conduit in Harvard Street, from Utility Pole 163/1 to a point of pickup at 25 Atherton Street. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1756) APPROVED RESULT: 3.2. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 28 feet of conduit in Indiana Avenue, from Manhole 8411 to a point of pickup at 8 Indiana Avenue. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1752) APPROVED RESULT: 3.3. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 37 feet of conduit in Cleveland Street, from Utility Pole 420/4 to a new Handhole next to 11 Harvard Street. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1753) APPROVED RESULT: 3.4. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 38 feet of conduit in Warwick Street, from Utility Pole 357/3 to a point of pickup at 16 Warwick Street. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1754) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Licenses and Permits Committee FOLLOWUP: 3.5. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 47 feet of conduit in Berkeley Street, from Utility Pole 30/3 to a point of pickup at 24 Berkeley Street. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1755) APPROVED RESULT: 3.6. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 48 feet of conduit in Vernon Street, from Utility Pole 152/9 to a point of pickup at 70 Vernon Street. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1757) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Licenses and Permits Committee FOLLOWUP: 3.7. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 52 feet of conduit in Bolton Street, from Utility Pole 378/1 to a point of pickup at 8 Bolton Street. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1751) APPROVED RESULT: 3.8. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 223 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 10195 to a point of pickup at 299 Broadway. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1758) APPROVED RESULT: Page 2 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 3.9. Chief Assessor presenting proposed FY 2026 Tax Classifications and requesting the adoption of a minimum residential factor for FY 2026 and acceptance of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 5C, a residential exemption of 35% of average assessed value for owner-occupied properties. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1735) CONDITION/AMENDMENT Two motions were approved by Roll Call vote of 11 in favor (Hardt, Wilson, Ewen-Campen, Scott, McLaughlin, Burnley, Sait, Strezo, Clingan, Mbah, Davis), 0 opposed. 1. That this Council adopts a minimum residential factor of 82.816, the legal minimum for the city for FY 2026. 2. That this Council accepts Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 5C, approving a residential exemption of 35% of average assessed value for owner occupied properties for FY 2026. APPROVED RESULT: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. By Councilor Davis and Councilor Wilson That the Code of Ordinances be amended to prohibit the use of tax-payer funds for self-promotion. Ordinance (ID # 25-1762) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.2. By Councilor Davis That the City Attorney's Office is authorized to respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint by Osnat Hoffman on behalf of the City Council. Order (ID # 25-1716) APPROVED RESULT: 4.3. By Councilor Davis That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on how snow and ice is removed from different types of surfaces in schoolyards, including any limitations based on surface type. Order (ID # 25-1722) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 3 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 4.4. By Councilor Davis That the Administration and the School Department discuss with this Council the budgetary and planning impact of snow days, and how adaptation to climate change may affect future snow day planning. Resolution (ID # 25-1721) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.5. By Councilor Davis In his capacity as President, cancelling the Regular Meeting of this Council scheduled for December 25, 2025. Communication (ID # 25-1719) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 4.6. By Councilor Mbah and Councilor Sait In support of Climate Forward 2024. Resolution (ID # 25-1720) APPROVED RESULT: 4.7. By Councilor Strezo That this City Council discuss the safety of the Summer Street bike lane design around or near Putnam Street to Benton Road and how and if additional safety modifications can be made. Order (ID # 25-1770) LAID ON THE TABLE RESULT: 4.8. By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Mbah Supporting the resale of certain city owned property. Resolution (ID # 25-1763) APPROVED RESULT: 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. By Councilor Burnley Jr. In support of democratic divestment action regarding Ballot Question 3. Resolution (ID # 25-1700) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, and City Councilor At Large Strezo NAY: Page 4 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 5.2. By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson That the Administration inform this Council of the process, action and communication used to consider acquiring the closed school building privately owned by the Archdiocese of Boston, on Thurston Street, after the Winter Hill Community Innovation School was deemed unsuitable for use. Resolution (ID # 25-1438) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on November 19, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-1730) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.2. Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management conveying the draft Combined Sewer Overflow Plan. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1451) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.A.3. Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,500 from various SomerStat Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the SomerStat Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to fund additional temporary employee time. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1620) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.4. Requesting approval to accept and expend an $87,450 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Office of Grants & Research to the Police Department for public safety staffing. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1621) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.5. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,765.28 using available funds in the Police Department Professional and Technical Services Account for case management services. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1622) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.6. Requesting approval of a transfer of $729 from the Communications Department Community Outreach Account to the Somerville High School (SHS) Salaries Account for SHS staff participation in the new PK-8 School Building Planning Focus Group Session. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1624) WITHDRAWN RESULT: Page 5 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 6.A.7. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $109,296 grant, with no new match required, from Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department for staffing costs. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1636) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.8. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $125.43 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Computer Equipment Account for freight charges. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1638) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.9. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $5,285.77 using available funds in the Police Department Computer Supplies Account for computer supplies. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1640) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.10. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,547.55 using available funds in the Police Department Animal Control Professional and Technical Services Account for veterinary services. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1646) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.11. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $271 using available funds in the Police Department Badges, Emblems, Trophies Account for educational achievement award bars. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1648) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.12. Requesting approval of a Pedestrian Access Easement and grant of a Maintenance License for 495 Columbia Street. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1649) APPROVED RESULT: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.A.13. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $54 using available funds in the Police Department Badges, Emblems, Trophies Account for a hat badge. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1651) APPROVED RESULT: Page 6 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 6.A.14. Requesting the appropriation of $403,980 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Debt Service, Interest on Notes/BANS Account for payment of interest for the 90 Washington Street property acquisition. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1679) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.15. Requesting the appropriation of $407,090 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to the Water Enterprise Fund Debt Service Account to fund debt service for a Massachusetts Water Resource Authority loan. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1680) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.16. Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to the Armory Revolving Fund to prepare the Armory for onboarding and support of tenants. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1698) APPROVED RESULT: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.B. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on November 18, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-1729) APPROVED RESULT: 6.B.2. By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss how inclusive playground accessibility is being considered in future playground plans and redesign projects. Order (ID # 24-0070) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.B.3. By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Economic Development discuss with this Council ways to provide small businesses with financial and technical support when impacted by construction and other emergencies. Order (ID # 24-1008) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: Page 7 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 6.B.4. By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Economic Development appear before this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss the immediate plans and short-term response efforts to best support and sustain small businesses, post-COVID. Order (ID # 24-1488) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.C. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on November 20, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-1731) APPROVED RESULT: 6.C.2. Requesting approval of the amended 90 Washington Street Demonstration Project Plan. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1594) APPROVED RESULT: 6.C.3. Requesting approval of an amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City Council and Redevelopment Authority regarding the redevelopment of 90 Washington Street. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1595) APPROVED RESULT: 6.C.4. Requesting approval of the development objectives for the redevelopment of 90 Washington Street. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1596) APPROVED RESULT: 6.C.5. Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development conveying a summary of the 90 Washington process review and development objectives. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1607) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.D. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on November 17, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-1718) APPROVED RESULT: 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss the potential settlement of a claim against a former employee. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1765) Page 8 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 The Council voted to enter into Executive Session at 10:07 PM to discuss this item on a roll call vote of 11 in favor (Hardt, Wilson, Ewen-Campen, Scott, McLaughlin, Burnley, Sait, Strezo, Clingan, Mbah, Davis), 0 opposed. The Council reconvened the regular meeting at 10:19 PM. President Davis reported that no votes were taken in Executive Session other than the vote to adjourn. APPROVED RESULT: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 7.2. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 12-178 of the Code of Ordinances to remove the prohibition on sourcing neonicotinoid-treated plants. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1714) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.3. Requesting approval of a utility easement for NStar Electric Company at 0 Windsor Place (Boynton Yards). Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1728) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.4. Requesting approval to accept a gift of real property located at 17 Inner Belt Road (9 New Washington Street) from Ralph C. DeVitto, Jr. and A Bram, Trustee, RCD Foundation. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1737) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.5. Requesting authorization to borrow $3,057,826 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the Fiscal Year 2026 Street Resurfacing Program. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1742) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.6. Requesting approval to appropriate $3,000,000 from the Street Reconstruction & Resurfacing Stabilization Fund for the FY 2026 Street Resurfacing Program. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1743) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 9 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 7.7. Requesting approval to appropriate $250,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for legal services for immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1746) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.8. Requesting approval to appropriate $250,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund Account to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund Account for legal services for immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1745) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.9. Requesting approval to appropriate $6,750 from the Medicinal Marijuana Stabilization Fund for additional duties related to the Out of School time activities for FY 2026. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1732) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.10. Requesting the appropriation of $205,000 from the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Electricity Account for delinquent electricity bills. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1747) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.11. Requesting the appropriation of $225,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Electricity Account for delinquent electricity bills. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1748) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.12. Requesting the appropriation of $10,643 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund to recompense the fund for unallowable expenses. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1744) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.13. Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $7,260,181 in estimated FY 2026 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects and expenses. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1750) Page 10 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 APPROVED RESULT: 7.14. Requesting authorization to establish a consolidated Gift Account for the Veteran Services Department to accept donations for Veterans Holiday Season uses and veterans in need of financial assistance. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1736) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.15. Requesting approval of a transfer of $150 from the Office of Immigrant Affairs Neighborhood Improvement Council Account to the Somerville Public Schools Food Services Account for the Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Celebration. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1697) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.16. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $304,954.10 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Health and Human Services department for the 2025-2026 Winter Warming Center. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1734) APPROVED RESULT: 7.17. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $22,570 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for mobile data terminals. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1740) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.18. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $370 gift from the Tufts University Softball team to the Health and Human Services Mobile Farmers Market Revolving Fund for market needs. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1741) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.19. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $147.86 using available funds in the Department of Health and Human Services Program Supplies and Materials Account for meeting snacks. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1733) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.20. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Andrew Patriquin to the position of Fire Captain. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1726) Page 11 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Condominium Review Board conveying the FY 2023 Annual Report, pursuant to Section 7-70 of the Code of Ordinances. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1509) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 8.2. The Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment conveying Climate Forward 2024. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1699) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 8.3. SomerStat Director conveying an update on the Happiness Survey 2025. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1738) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 8.4. City Attorney conveying a clarification on the purpose of item #25-1639. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1764) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. New Drainlayer's License, Elite Construction Management Inc. License (ID # 25-1759) APPROVED RESULT: 9.2. New Sign/Awning License, 59-61 Bow St LLC, 59-61 Bow Street, 6 Balconies and 12 Bays. License (ID # 25-1761) APPROVED RESULT: 9.3. New Sign/Awning License, Bakery and Cafe Komugi, 68 Prospect Street, 2 Signs. License (ID # 25-1760) APPROVED RESULT: Page 12 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 9.4. Osnat Hoffman submitting an Open Meeting Law complaint against this City Council. Note that the Council may enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss. Public Communication (ID # 25-1715) The Council voted to enter into Executive Session at 9:50 PM to discuss this item on a roll call vote of 11 in favor (Hardt, Wilson, Ewen-Campen, Scott, McLaughlin, Burnley, Sait, Strezo, Clingan, Mbah, Davis), 0 opposed. The Council reconvened the regular meeting at 10:05 PM. President Davis reported that no votes were taken in Executive Session other than the vote to adjourn. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 9.5. Bill Valletta submitting comments re: item #25-1698, regarding the Armory Revolving Fund. Public Communication (ID # 25-1749) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Requesting the appropriation of $2,400,000 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation, Parking Meter Receipts Account to reduce the FY 2026 Tax Rate. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1781) APPROVED RESULT: 10.2. Requesting approval of a transfer of $729 from the Communications Department Community Outreach Account to the Somerville Public Schools Professional Salaries Account for staff participation in the PK-8 School Building Planning Focus Group Session. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1739) APPROVED RESULT: 10.3. Davis Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: item #25-1539, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 363 Highland Avenue from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 5 (MR5) and from MR4 to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), and 110 Willow Avenue MR4 to MR6. Public Communication (ID # 25-1774) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 10.4. Daniel Wong submitting comments re: 90 Washington Street. Public Communication (ID # 25-1775) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 10.5. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 25-1727) Page 13 of 14

City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 WITHDRAWN RESULT: 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was Adjourned at 10:45 PM. Page 14 of 14