06-13-2011 Special — File 191798

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES June 13, 2011, 6:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 5 Printed 6/13/2011 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 Absent 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 Absent Rebekah Gewirtz Ward Six Alderman Present Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Absent 1. #191636 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE CITATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 2. #191637 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of the FY 2012 General Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $169,732,903. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee

June 13, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 5 Printed 6/13/2011 3. #191638 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of the FY 2012 Sewer Enterprise Budget in the amount of $17,609,387. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 4. #191639 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of the FY 2012 Water Enterprise Budget in the amount of $12,156,478 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 5. #191640 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of the provisions of MGL c44, s53F1/2 establishing an Enterprise Fund for Dilboy Stadium and Dilboy Field Recreational areas. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 6. #191641 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of the FY 2012 Dilboy Enterprise Budget in the amount of $110,000. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7. #191642 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of the provisions of MGL c44, s53F1/2 establishing an Enterprise Fund for the Veterans Memorial Ice Skating Rink and an outdoor ice skating rink adjacent to the facility. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 8. #191643 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of the FY 2012 Veterans Memorial Ice Skating Rink Enterprise Budget in the amount of $479,208. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 9. #191644 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to appropriate $3,500,000 in Free Cash to reduce the FY2012 Tax Levy. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION

June 13, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 5 Printed 6/13/2011 FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 10. #191645 Mayor’s Request Requesting the authorization of the Dilboy Pool Revolving Fund for FY2012. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 11. #191646 Mayor’s Request Requesting the authorization of the SomerStreets Event Revolving Fund for FY2012 under the provisions of MGL c44 s53E1/2. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 12. #191647 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-authorization of certain Departmental Revolving Funds for FY2012. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 13. #191648 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,435,355 and authorization to borrow $2,435,355 in a bond for the construction of a new outdoor skating rink. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 14. Not Used 15. #191649 Mayor’s Request Requesting an amendment to Ordinance 1-11(b) regarding penalties for violations of Commercial Trash and Cutting of Grass on Sidewalks ordinances. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 16. #191650 Officer’s Request City Clerk submitting recommendations for adjustments to certain fees charged by the City Clerk’s Office, effective July 1, 2011. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION

June 13, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 5 Printed 6/13/2011 FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee NEW BUSINESS SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 17. #191651 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance (“Free Cash”) to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 18. #191652 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $800,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance (“Free Cash”) to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 19. #191653 Mayor’s Request Requesting appropriation of $127,513 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for renovations to the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 20. #191654 Mayor’s Request Requesting an amendment to Ordinance 1-11(b) regarding the Traffic and Parking Regulations penalties for violations for Expired Vehicle Registrations and Inspections. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee LATE ITEMS 21. #191655 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of a home rule petition authorizing the City to incur debt to repair or maintain property under the control of the City through an agreement with the Commonwealth. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee ADJOURNMENT Adjournment

June 13, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 5 Printed 6/13/2011 Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk