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Committee Report - C of APM - 4-13-17 — File 203079
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee
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April 13, 2017
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: Alderman William White, Oliver Sellers-Garcia - OSE, Janice Oliveira -
Personnel, Annie Connor - Legislative Liaison, Rositha Durham - Clerk of Committees.
The meeting took place in the Committee Room and was called to order at 6:15 PM by
Alderman Heuston and adjourned at 6:35 PM.
Approval of the March 1, 2017 Minutes
RESULT:
ACCEPTED
Approval of the March 9, 2017 Minutes
RESULT:
ACCEPTED
202952: Requesting the re-appointment of Juliette Rooney-Varga to the Commission on
Energy Use and Climate Change.
Mr. Sellers-Garcia spoke about Ms. Rooney-Varga, who was not able to join tonight's meeting,
and told the committee that she is one of the longest serving members of this commission.
RESULT:
APPROVED
202953: Requesting the re-appointment of Stephen Moore to the Commission on Energy
Use and Climate Change.
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee
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Mr. Sellers-Garcia spoke about Mr. Moore , who was not in attendance at this meeting, and told
the committee that he has been a very active member of the commission.
RESULT:
APPROVED
202954: Requesting the appointment of Ramon Bueno to the Commission on Energy Use
and Climate Change.
Mr. Sellers-Garcia introduced Mr. Bueno and told the committee that he has attended many
meetings over the last three years and has a lot of interest in this area. Mr. Bueno is a long time
resident of Somerville and is excited about the steps Somerville is taking and the work that Mr.
Sellers-Garcia is doing in Somerville. Alderman White noted that he has seen Mr. Bueno at
various meetings around the city such as: Union Square, Assembly Row and the Green Line
Extension, as well as, educational board meetings.
RESULT:
APPROVED
202955: Requesting the appointment of Michelle Melton to the Commission on Energy Use
and Climate Change.
Mr. Sellers-Garcia introduced Ms. Melton who has a very substantial background. The
committee noted that Ms. Melton has a lot of very relevant experience.
Mr. Sellers-Garcia told the committee that all seven seats on this commission have been filled.
There are 3 male and 4 female members on the commission.
RESULT:
APPROVED
203013: Requesting the appointment of Michael Perrone to the position of Police Sergeant.
Officer Perrone was interviewed for the position by the committee. Officer Perrone grew up in
Somerville and has been with the city since 2011 and was part of the Alpha Unit/Community
Police Officer for Assembly Row.
RESULT:
APPROVED
Handouts:
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CEUCC Outline
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Resume - J Rooney-Varga (with 202952)
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Resume - S Moore (with 202953)
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M Perrone (with 203013)