01-10-2012 Special — File 192541

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES January 10, 2012, 6:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 2 Printed 1/11/2012 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 Absent Sean T. O’Donovan Ward Five Alderman Absent Rebekah Gewirtz Ward Six Alderman Present Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Present Tony Lafuente Ward 4 Alderman Present 1. #192421 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE Statement Ald. Lafuente disclosed an appearance of a conflict of interest, pursuant to MGL c268A s23(b)(3), related to his cousin's role as a Somerville firefighter. Statement Ald. Sullivan disclosed an appearance of a conflict of interest, pursuant to MGL c268A s23(b)(3), related to his wife's role as a paid consultant with the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts. . CITATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS UNFINISHED BUSINESS

January 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 2 Printed 1/11/2012 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 2. #192422 Mayor’s Request Requesting that, pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3), this Board convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to ongoing litigation. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente ABSENT: Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan No votes were taken in Executive Session. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS NEW BUSINESS SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS LATE ITEMS 3. #192423 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz That this Board requests that this Board conduct a public hearing before voting on any appropriation submitted with respect to the JLMC arbitration with the Firefighters Union. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente ABSENT: Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk