Matters ▸ Attachment
02-10-2011 — File 190950
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2011, 7:00 PM
Aldermanic Chambers
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Somerville Board of Aldermen
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NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the Board of Aldermen'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.
OPENING OF THE MEETING
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
John M Connolly
Alderman At Large
Present
Bruce M. Desmond
Alderman At Large
Present
Dennis M. Sullivan
Alderman At Large
Present
William A. White Jr.
Alderman At Large
Present
William M. Roche
Ward One Alderman
Present
Maryann M. Heuston
Ward Two Alderman
Present
Thomas F. Taylor
Ward Three Alderman
Present
Walter F. Pero
Ward Four Alderman
Present
Sean T. O’Donovan
Ward Five Alderman
Present
Rebekah Gewirtz
Ward Six Alderman
Present
Robert C. Trane
Ward Seven Alderman
Present
1.
#190812
Roll Call
Call of the Roll.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
2.
#190813
Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting on January 3, 2011,
and the Regular Meeting on January 13, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
CITATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
3.
#190814
Order
By Ald. Sullivan, O’Donovan, Roche, Gewirtz, Heuston, Connolly
That the Commissioner of Public Works enforce the city’s rules pertaining to
people holding parking spaces with household items.
RESULT:
APPROVED
February 10, 2011
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4.
#190815
Order
By Ald. Sullivan, O’Donovan, Roche, Gewirtz, Heuston, Connolly
That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board how many
parking space holders were confiscated this winter.
RESULT:
APPROVED
5.
#190816
Order
By Ald. Pero
That the Director of Traffic and Parking post Resident Only parking signage
on the public side of East Albion Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
6.
#190817
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking determine if
a public safety hazard or a quality of life issue exists with respect to the
number and speed of vehicles entering Bonair Street from Dana Street, and if
so, recommend an alternative traffic pattern.
RESULT:
APPROVED
7.
#190818
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill pot holes along lower Broadway
near Broadway Brake, and on Cross Street, and conduct a pot hole patrol on
other Ward 1 streets.
RESULT:
APPROVED
8.
#190819
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Director of Communications inform this Board of the process used
to verify CTY messages regarding snow removal, including verifying the
content with other city departments.
RESULT:
APPROVED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
9.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A.
#190820
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Finance, February 9, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
February 10, 2011
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B.
#190075
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Director of Finance Provide This Board with Information Regarding
Monthly and Quarterly Variance Reports by Department, or the Method by
Which Actual Departmental Expenses Are Reconciled to the Budget on a
Regular Basis.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
C.
#190547
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $18,850 from the Dept. of
Environmental Protection for the city’s recycling program.
RESULT:
APPROVED
D.
#190709
Mayor’s Request
Requesting acceptance of a grant of $8,400 from the State Office of Public
Safety to the Police Dept. for traffic enforcement.
RESULT:
APPROVED
E.
#190710
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the expenditure of a grant of $7,815 from the State Office of
Public Safety and Security for the Fire Dept.’s SAFE Program.
RESULT:
APPROVED
F.
#190782
Mayor’s Request
Requesting acceptance of a Sustainable Community Challenge Grant of $1.8
million from the Dept. of Housing & Urban Development for several SPCD
initiatives, including the Comprehensive Plan, Green Line planning, a rewrite
of the zoning ordinance, streamlining the permitting process, and a land bank
for affordable housing.
RESULT:
APPROVED
G.
#190800
Mayor’s Request
Requesting acceptance of a donation of $10,000 from Spectra Energy
Transmission to support community-based projects involving the Dept. of
Public Works.
RESULT:
APPROVED
H.
#190801
Mayor’s Request
Requesting acceptance of a donation of $5,000 from Powederhouse
Productions to support community events, programs and other municipal
initiatives.
RESULT:
APPROVED
I.
#190821
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the City Solicitor change the language of the SomerPromise Declaration
of Trust to allow the President of this Board to appoint an Alderman as a
Trustee of the Trust.
February 10, 2011
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RESULT:
APPROVED
10.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
A.
#190822
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Land Use, February 3, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
Item severed; Ald. White recused with respect to #190156.
B.
#188847
Mayor’s
Communication
Requesting Approval to Amend in the Zoning Ordinances the Allowable
Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP
Zones.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
C.
#190156
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to
amend the definition of Home Occupation and Historic Outbuilding, and
amend Article 7 Permitted Uses to create and allow a Historic Carriage
House Occupation with identified development standards in certain zoning
districts.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE ORDAINED BY ROLLCALL
[UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
EXCUSED:William A. White Jr.
D.
#190157
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance and
revising the review process for Special Permits, Special Permits with Site
Plan Review, and Variances.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE ORDAINED BY ROLLCALL
[UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
E.
#190644
Officer’s Request
Requesting approval of two Grants of Easement for the Fire Dept. at 266
Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
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11.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
A.
#190823
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, February 8, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED
AMENDED: #190737 was referred back to the Legislative Matters
Committee.
B.
#188396
Mayor’s
Communication
Requesting Approval of a Home Rule Petition to Amend the City Charter to
Bring it into Conformity with Current State Law and Streamline Enactment
of Administrative Matters.
RESULT:
LAID ON THE TABLE
C.
#190737
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval of an amendment to the Ordinances at Chapter 12
regarding the Placement and Maintenance of News racks.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
12.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
A.
#190824
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, February 8,
2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#190743
Order
By Ald. White Jr.
That the Water Superintendent appear before this Board’s Committee on
Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the recent letter to city residents
concerning the water supply.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
C.
#190750
Resolution
By Ald. Gewirtz
That this Board requests that the Administration, the Police and this Board’s
Committee on Public Health and Safety coordinate with the National
Empowerment Center on training police officers responding to situations
involving people with mental illness.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
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D.
#190752
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Chief Fire Engineer appear before this Board to report on any
actions taken to avoid another situation with the fire hydrants like what
happened on Fairfax Street.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
E.
#190759
Order
By Ald. Connolly
That the Chief of Police advise this Board of the overall training goals for all
management personnel and patrol officers for the balance of the fiscal year.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
F.
#190825
Resolution
By Ald. Pero
That this Board requests that the Administration consider including the
Police Department training program offered by the National Empowerment
Center in the FY12 city budget.
RESULT:
APPROVED
G.
#190826
Resolution
By Ald. White Jr.
That this Board requests that the Administration examine the possibility of
participating in a pilot program with the National Empowerment Center.
RESULT:
APPROVED
13.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
A.
#190827
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, February 8, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#190690
Order
By Ald. Taylor
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Traffic and
Parking evaluate the feasibility of placing a STOP sign at the intersection of
Bow Street and Somerville Avenue (East).
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
C.
#190687
Order
By Ald. Heuston
That the Chief of Police monitor traffic on Webster Avenue from 7:30 to 9
AM Monday through Friday and cite motorists violating the red light or
blocking traffic during school drop off times, and that the Chief of Police and
the Director of Traffic and Parking determine the need for a police detail at
the Charter School during drop off and pick up hours.
February 10, 2011
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RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
14.
YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE
A.
#190828
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Youth Services, February 8, 2011.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
15.
#190829
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval for this Board to convene in Executive Session to
discuss pending litigation.
RESULT:
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Pero, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Bruce M. Desmond, Sean T. O’Donovan
This item was clarified to apply to litigation strategy re: 122 Line St. and
42 Cross St. The Board moved to Executive Session to address this item
and item #29. The only vote taken in Executive Session was to adjourn.
The Board then took action on #190893 and #190894 in open session.
16.
#190830
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the declaration of Harris Park and the adjacent Right of Way as
available for disposition pursuant to G.L. c. 30B, s. 16.
RESULT:
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston,
Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
17.
#190831
Mayor’s Request
Requesting a transfer of $1,712 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the
Personnel Salaries Acct. to establish the position of Human Resources
Coordinator/Civil Service Manager.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
18.
#190832
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Alan Bingham to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
February 10, 2011
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19.
#190833
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Natasha Burger to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
20.
#190834
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Kelly Speakman to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
21.
#190835
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Todd Zinn to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
22.
#190836
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the reappointment of Kevin Allen to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
RESULT:
APPROVED
23.
#190837
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the reappointment of Dick Bauer to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
RESULT:
APPROVED
24.
#190838
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the reappointment of Ryan Falvey to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
RESULT:
APPROVED
25.
#190839
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Kellyann Binari to the Commission for
Persons with Disabilities.
RESULT:
APPROVED
26.
#190840
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the re-appointment of William Vienneau to the Commission for
Persons with Disabilities.
RESULT:
APPROVED
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27.
#190841
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Theresa Baino to the Commission for
Persons with Disabilities.
RESULT:
APPROVED
28.
#190842
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Bette Serris to the Commission for Persons
with Disabilities.
RESULT:
APPROVED
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
29.
#190843
Officer’s Request
City Clerk requesting approval to release certain Executive Session minutes
as described within.
RESULT:
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor,
Pero, Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Bruce M. Desmond, Sean T. O’Donovan
The Board moved to Executive Session to address this item and item #15.
The only vote taken in Executive Session was to adjourn. The Board then
APPROVED this item by voice vote in open session.
30.
#190844
Officer’s Request
City Clerk requesting approval of his Public Official’s Bond.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
31.
#190845
Officer’s
Communication
Traffic and Parking Director responding to various Board Orders.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
32.
#190846
Officer’s
Communication
Police Chief responding to various Board Orders.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
33.
#190847
Officer’s
Communication
SPCD Director responding to various Board Orders.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
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NEW BUSINESS
34.
#190848
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Maple Syrup Project Boil Down, Community Growing
Center, Mar 4, 8:30-2:30P, Mar 5 10-2P.
RESULT:
APPROVED
35.
#190849
License/Permit
Sign/Awning Permit, Eastern Bank, 256 Elm St., 1 sign, 1 projecting sign.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
36.
#190850
Public
Communication
Jennifer Wilson submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
37.
#190851
Public
Communication
Joanna Hale submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
38.
#190852
Public
Communication
David Hale submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
39.
#190853
Public
Communication
Sarah Hall submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
40.
#190854
Public
Communication
Mariah Torpey submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
41.
#190855
Public
Communication
Jessica Moriarty submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt.
February 10, 2011
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RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
42.
#190856
Public
Communication
Somerville Dog Owners Group submitting comments re: #190749, pet-
friendly ice melt.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
43.
#190857
Citation
By Ald. Roche, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Fred Caruso on the happy occasion of his 80th birthday.
RESULT:
APPROVED
44.
#190858
Order
By Ald. Trane
That this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works request
that NSTAR Gas appear before the Committee to discuss the condition of gas
pipelines in the city and any preventive maintenance being performed.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee
45.
#190859
Order
By Ald. Trane
That the Commissioner of Public Works submit to this Board the number of
emergency street openings during the past 2 years for gas line repairs made
by NStar.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee
46.
#190860
Order
By Ald. Trane
That the Commissioner of Public Works have city personnel inspect the pipe
at all emergency street openings for gas leaks, and report on the condition to
this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee
47.
#190861
Order
By Ald. Trane
That the Commissioner of Public Works empty all of the city trash
receptacles located in Teele Square.
RESULT:
APPROVED
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48.
#190862
Order
By Ald. Heuston, Taylor
That the Commissioner of Public Works schedule Washington, Beacon, Park,
and Bow Streets, and areas of Union Square, for snow removal because
parking, bus access and public safety is being compromised by the delay in
removing the snow.
RESULT:
APPROVED
49.
#190863
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of David Fallon to the Position of Police
Captain.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
50.
#190864
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of William Rymill to the Position of Police
Lieutenant.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
51.
#190865
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Michael Mulcahy to the Position of Police
Lieutenant.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
52.
#190866
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Gerald Reardon to the Position of Police
Lieutenant.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
53.
#190867
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of David Monte to the Position of Police
Sergeant.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
54.
#190868
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Jeffrey DiGregorio to the Position of Police
Sergeant.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
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FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
55.
#190869
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Richard Lavey to the Position of Police
Sergeant.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
56.
#190870
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Warren Chaille to the Position of Police
Sergeant.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
57.
#190871
Mayor’s Request
Request the appointment of Devin Schneider to the position of Permanent
Police Officer.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
58.
#190872
Mayor’s Request
Request the appointment of Joseph Teves to the position of Permanent Police
Officer.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
59.
#190873
Mayor’s Request
Request the appointment of Gravin Guillen to the position of Permanent
Police Officer.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
60.
#190874
Mayor’s Request
Request the appointment of Mark Nevin to the position of Permanent Police
Officer.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
61.
#190875
Mayor’s Request
Request the appointment of Christopher Collette to the position of Permanent
Police Officer.
February 10, 2011
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RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
62.
#190876
Mayor’s Request
Request the appointment of Michael Perrone to the position of Permanent
Police Officer.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
63.
#190877
Mayor’s Request
Request the appointment of Ashley Catato to the position of Permanent
Police Officer.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
64.
#190878
Mayor’s Request
Request the appointment of Jason Costa to the position of Permanent Police
Officer.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
65.
#190879
Mayor’s Request
Request the appointment of Naza Haynes to the position of Permanent Police
Officer.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
66.
#190880
Mayor’s Request
Request the appointment of Michael McCarey to the position of Permanent
Police Officer.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
67.
#190881
Mayor’s Request
Request the appointment of Daniel Bourque to the position of Permanent
Police Officer.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
68.
#190882
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the Appointment of Nia DeYounge to the Arts Council.
February 10, 2011
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RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
69.
#190883
License/Permit
New Livery License, Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St., 1 vehicle.
RESULT:
APPROVED
LATE ITEMS
70.
#190348
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval to establish a Private-Purpose Trust Fund for the
activities of the SomerPromise Program.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
Discharged from the Finance Committee, discussed, and returned to the
Finance Committee.
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
71.
#190884
Order
By Ald. Roche
That this Board’s Committee on Rules look into “administrative errors” that
cause an agenda item to be considered “late” and therefore listed improperly
on the agenda, and consider having them placed properly instead.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Rules Special Committee
72.
#190885
Resolution
By Ald. Gewirtz
That this Board requests that the Administration, in coordination with the
appropriate state agency, conduct a complete and thorough investigation into
the activities of the Council on Aging and it's Executive Director to
determine if any wrongdoing has taken place, either financially or with
respect to elders in need of services.
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED
AMENDED: The Resolution above is substituted with the following:
That this Board supports the Mayor in conducting a thorough
investigation of the allegations pertaining to the Council on Aging, and
urges that the findings of this investigation be reported to the Senior
Services Committee.
FOLLOWUP:
Senior Services Committee
73.
#190886
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Patrick Sullivan to the position of Deputy Fire
Chief.
February 10, 2011
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RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
74.
#190887
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Matthew Wall to the position of Fire Captain.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
75.
#190888
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Elliot Kerner to the position of Fire
Lieutenant.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
76.
#190889
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Patrick Keane to the position of Fire
Lieutenant.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
77.
#190890
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Charles Richardson to the position of Fire
Lieutenant.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
78.
#190891
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the appointment of Blanca Alcaraz to the Position of Fire
Lieutenant.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
79.
#190892
Mayor’s Request
Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $15,000 from Karl and Hannah
Voskuil to the Public Library.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
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80.
#190893
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval to settle a claim as presented to this Board with respect
to 122 Line St. in Executive Session on February 10, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor,
Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
EXCUSED:Maryann M. Heuston
81.
#190894
Mayor’s Request
Requesting approval to settle a claim as presented to this Board with respect
to 42 Cross St. in Executive Session on February 10, 2011.
RESULT:
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor,
Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane
EXCUSED:Maryann M. Heuston
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment
Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk