CITY OF GARDNER
July 6, 2009
IN CITY COUNCIL
Monday evening, July 6, 2009, Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chambers, City Hall.~ Meeting called to order by President Janssens at
7:30 o’clock p.m.
Roll call taken – 9 members present, 2 absent(Councillors Graves & Robinson)
The Opening Prayer was recited in unison.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
On motion made by Councillor J. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Anderson, it was voted 9 yeas, 2 absent(Councillors Graves and Robinson)to accept minutes of June 15,2009, June 22, 2009.
On motion made by Councillor Dembrosky, seconded by Councillor R. Cormier, it was voted 9 yeas, 2 absent(Councillor Graves and Robinson) to amend the minutes of June 1, 2009 relative to the wording of the advertisement of City Clerk.
On motion made by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Ares, it was voted
9 yeas, 2 absent(Councillor Graves and Robinson) to elect CHARLINE DAIGLE AS CITY
TAX COLLECTOR for a period of 60 days.
#8195
On motion made by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Dembrosky, it was voted on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, on roll call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (Councillor Graves and Robinson) to pass the following order:
AN ORDER TRANSFERRING A SUM OF MONEY FROM GOLF COURSE, EQUIPMENT TO GOLF LABORERS SALARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009.
ORDERED:
That there be and is hereby transferred the sum of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS($10,000.00) from Golf Course Equipment to Golf Course, Laborers Salary for
for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
Presented to Mayor for Approval July 8, 2009
Approved July 8, 2009
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8196
On motion made by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Dembrosky, it was voted on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, on roll call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (Councillor Graves and Robinson) to pass the following order:
AN ORDER TRANSFERRING A SUM OF MONEY FROM ELECTION & REGISTRATION, ELECTION OFFICERS SALARY TO CONSERVATION AGENT SALARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNNING JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009.
ORDERED:
There there be and is hereby transferred the sum of FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS($4,0000.00) from Election & Registration, Election Officers Salary to Conservation Commission, Conservation Agent Salary for the Fiscal Year Beginning
July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
Presented to Mayor for Approval July 8, 2009
Approved July 8, 2009
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8197
On motion made by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Dembrosky, it was voted on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, on roll call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (Councillor Graves and Robinson) to pass the following order:
AN ORDER TRANSFERRING A SUM OF MONEY FROM ELECTION & REGISTRATION, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO VETERANS,DEPT. VETERANS BENEFITS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2008
TO JUNE 30, 2009.
ORDERED:
That there be and is hereby transferred the sum of NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND
NO CENTS ($9,000.00) from Election & Registration, Professional Services too Veterans, Veterans Benefits for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
Presented to Mayor for Approval July 8, 2009
Approved July 8, 2009
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8198
On motion made by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Dembrosky, it was voted on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, on roll call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (Councillor Graves and Robinson) to pass the following order:
AN ORDER TRANSFERRING A SUM OF MONEY FROM INSURANCES, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTSFOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2008
TO JUNE 30, 2009.
ORDERED:
That there be and is hereby transferred the sum of TWENTY TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS AND NO CENTS($22,000.00) Insurances, Unemployment Compensation to the following accounts:
CIVIL ENFORCEMENT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,200.00
CITY HALL MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE $10,000.00
CITY HALL MAINTENANCE, ENERGY & UTILITIES $10,000.00
TOTAL $22,200.00
#8199
On motion made by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Dembrosky, it was voted on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, on roll call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (Councillor Graves and Robinson) to pass the following order:
AN ORDER TRANSFERRING A SUM OF MONEY FROM MAYOR’S UNCLASSIFIED, TERMINATION LEAVE
RESERVE TO CITY CLERK, TERMINATION LEAVE.
ORDERED:
That there be and is hereby transferred the sum of FORTY ONE THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY ONE DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($41,251.00) from Mayor’s Unclassified
Termination Leave Reserve to City Clerk Termination Leave.
Presented to Mayor for Approval July 8, 2009
Approved July 8, 2009
MARK P. HAWKE, MAYOR
#8200
On motion made by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Dembrosky, it was voted on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, on roll call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (Councillor Graves and Robinson) to pass the following order:
AN ORDER TRANSFERRING A SUM OF MONEY FROM MAYOR’S UNCLASSIFIED, TERMINATION LEAVE
RESERVE TO MUNICIPAL GROUNDS, TERMINATION LEAVE.
ORDERED:
That there be and is hereby transferred the sum of TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
SEVENTEEN DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($2,417.00) from Mayor’s Unclassified, Termination
Leave to Municipal Grounds, Termination Leave.
Presented to Mayor for Approval July 8, 2009
Approved July 8, 2009
MARK P. HAWKE, MAYOR
#8201
On motion made by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Dembrosky, it was voted on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, on roll call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (Councillor Graves and Robinson) to pass the following order:
AN ORDER TRANSFERRING A SUM OF MONEY FROM MAYOR’S UNCLASSIFIED TERMINATION LEAVE
RESERVE TO PUBLIC WORKS, TERMINATION LEAVE.
ORDERED:
That there be and is hereby transferred the sum of FOUR HUNDRED NINETY SIX DOLLARS AND NO CENTS($496.00) from Mayor’s Unclassified, Termination Leave Reserve
to Public Works, Termination Leave.
Presented to Mayor for Approval July 8, 2009
Approved July 8, 2009
MARK P. HAWKE, MAYOR
#8202
On motion made by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Dembrosky, it was voted on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, on roll call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (Councillor Graves and Robinson) to pass the following order:
AN ORDER TO RAISE AND APPROPRIATE A SUM OF MONEY FOR THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010.
ORDERED:
To Raise and Appropriate for the expense of the City of Gardner for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 sums as designated for the
expenditures of the School Department according to the detailed schedule thereto
annexed and made part of this money order in the amount of TWENTY MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR DOLLARS (20,869,234.00)
SCHOOL EXPENSES $19,369,234.00
CROSSING GUARDS 60,000.00
REGULAR TRANSPORTATION 490,000.00
SPED TRANSPORTATION 950,000.00
Presented to Mayor for Approval July 8, 2009
Approved
MARK P. HAWKE, MAYOR
#8166
On motion made by Councillor Jaillet, seconded by Councillors J. Cormier, it was voted 9 yeas, 2 absent (Councillors Graves and Robinson to order the following ordinance printed:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RULES, ORDERS AND ORDINANCES FOR THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC FOR THE CITY OF GARDNER, MASSACHUSETTS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDNER AS FOLLOWS:
That “Rules, Orders, and Ordinances for the Regulation of Traffic for the City of Gardner, Massachusetts”(Compilation of Ordinances No. 48) and amended several times thereafter be further amended by adding to ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2(NO PARKING)
the following:
CHESTNUT STREET: both sides from Walnut Street to Cross Street
east side from Cross Street to Logan Street
and further amended by striking out from ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2 (ONE HOUR PARKING)
CHESTNUT STREET: in its entirety
First Printing July 11, 2009
#8203
On motion made by Councillor Jaillet, seconded by Councillor Dembrosky, 9 yeas, 2
absent (Councillor Graves and Robinson) to refer Traffic Ordinance for adding various STOP SIGNS to the Public Safety Committee for study and report.
#8204
On motion made by R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Boudreau, 9 yeas, 2 absent
(Graves and Robinson) to have the Council President set up a Joint Public Hearing with
the Planning Board on Zoning Amendment – Scientific or Research Laboratory Uses.
(Hearing August 17, 2009)
#8205
On motion made by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Jaillet, 9 yeas, 2
absent(Councillors Graves and Robinson) to grant Richard Williams permission to
fill the position of part-time Plumbing Inspector.
#8206
On motion made by Councillor Anderson, seconded by J. Cormier, 9 yeas, 2 absent
(Councillors Graves and Robinson) to place zoning board decisions on file.
THE CITY COUNCIL WAS GRANTED MORE TIME TO REPORT ON THE FOLLOWING:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
8171 – An Act Exempting certain positions from Civil Service.
CITY SOLICITOR
8165 – Home Rule Petition abolishing Primary Elections.
PLANNING BOARD
8147 – Amending Zoning Ordinance – Political Signs.
On motion made by Councillor J. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Anderson, 9 yeas,
2 absent(Councillors Graves and Robinson) it was voted to consider new business.
On motion made by Councillor J. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Anderson, 9 yeas,
2 absent (Councillors Graves and Robinson) to adjourn at 8:00 pm after recitation of the Closing Prayer.
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