Committee Report - C of APM - 9-12-16 — File 202037

Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Page 1 of 2 Printed 9/13/2016 September 12, 2016 REPORT OF THE CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Maryann M. Heuston Chair Present Robert J. McWatters Vice Chair Absent Dennis M. Sullivan Alderman At Large Absent Mary Jo Rossetti Alderman at Large Present Lance L. Davis Ward Six Alderman Present Others present: Bill Roche - Personnel, Candace Cooper - Personnel, Patrick Sullivan - Chief Fire Engineer, Ed Bean - Finance, Tim Snyder - Mayor’s Office, Charles Sillari - Clerk of Committees. The meeting took place in the Committee Room and was called to order at 6:02 PM by Alderman Heuston and adjourned at 6:29 PM. Approval of the June 28, 2016 Minutes RESULT: ACCEPTED 201667: Requesting the appointment of Payton Corbett to the Fire Department Reserve List. There was a discussion about the reserve list process and Mr. Roche stated that, at the present time, there are 2 veterans holds and 1 medical hold. Mr. Corbett was interviewed for his appointment to the Fire Department Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED 201933: Requesting approval of an exemption for Annie Schapira, a municipal employee, under MGL c268A s20(b). Ms. Schapira currectly works as a librarian in the city's schools and will also now be working in the Public Library. Mr. Snyder distributed Ms. Schapira's disclosure documents.

Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Page 2 of 2 Printed 9/13/2016 RESULT: APPROVED 201934: Requesting the appointment of Michael Lapiana to the position of Animal Control Officer in the Police Department. RESULT: APPROVED 202010: Requesting the appointment of Michael Bertino as Treasurer/Collector of Taxes. Mr. Bertino discussed his banking background and his previous municipal employment. Mr. Bean spoke highly of Mr. Bertino. Alderman Rossetti asked Mr. Bertino about his history in the mortgage industry, his experience with direct reports and his training and inquired why this position does not require a masters degree. Alderman Rossetti asked for a copy of the job description. Members were told that approximately 50 individuals applied for the position and that 3 were interviewed. Alderman Heuston asked Mr. Bertino about his intention to process loans on a part-time basis and mentioned conflict of interest laws. RESULT: APPROVED Handouts: • Disclosure Documents (with 201933)