Monday evening, November 16, 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 – Eight members present, three absent (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky and Robinson).
The Opening Prayer was recited in unison.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councillor J. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Ares, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to accept the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 2, 2009 and the Public Hearing of November 2, 2009, as written.
APPOINTMENTS
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On a motion by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Jaillet, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to confirm the following appointment received from the Mayor:
JENNIFER DYMEK as Member, Cultural Council, for term expiring November 16, 2012.
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On a motion by Councillor Minns, seconded by Councillor Boudreau, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to confirm the following appointment received from the Mayor:
KATIE FUCILE as Member, Cultural Council, for term expiring November 16, 2012.
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On a motion by Councillor Jaillet, seconded by Councillor Graves, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to confirm the following appointment received from the Mayor:
SUSAN GOLDSTEIN as Member, Cultural Council, for term expiring November 16, 2012.
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On a motion by Councillor Minns, seconded by Councillor Boudreau, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to confirm the following appointment received from the Mayor:
MONICA WHITEHOUSE as Member, Cultural Council, for term expiring November 16, 2012.
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On a motion by Councillor J. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Graves, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to confirm the following appointment received from the Mayor:
SALLY SARGENT as Member, Cultural Council, for term expiring November 2, 2012.
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On a motion by Councillor Boudreau, seconded by Councillor Minns, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to confirm the following appointment received from the Mayor:
RENE DOIRON as Member, Council on Aging, for term expiring June 19, 2012.
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On a motion by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Ares, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to confirm the following appointment received from the Mayor:
EDWARD LEPKOWSKI as Member, Council on Aging, for term expiring November 16, 2012.
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On a motion by Councillor Graves, seconded by Councillor Jaillet, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to confirm the following appointment received from the Mayor:
ROBERT ROUSSEAU as Member, Council on Aging, for term expiring June 19, 2011.
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On a motion by Councillor J. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Boudreau, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to confirm the following appointment received from the Mayor:
JOHN SENDROWSKI, JR. as Member, Council on Aging, for term expiring November 16, 2012.
APPLICATIONS, PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, ETC.
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On a motion by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor J. Cormier, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF GARDNER
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA
WHEREAS, the City of Gardner’s Phase 1 Urban Renewal Plan, date September 27, 2007 was presented to the City Council of the City of Gardner at an informal meeting on September 4, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gardner seeks to further the goals and objectives contained in that plan by defining the boundaries of the area proposed for enhancement and redevelopment through strategic public investment that will stimulate and encourage private investment; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Plan Citizens Steering Committee supports establishing the boundaries of the Urban Renewal Area as depicted on the plan titled “PROJECT BOUNDARIES – AERIAL PHOTO, dated October 26, 2009, prepared by BSC Group; and
WHEREAS, the Gardner Redevelopment Authority voted on October 27, 2009, recommending approval by the City Council of the boundaries of the Urban Renewal Area as depicted on the plan titled “PROJECT BOUNDARIES – AERIAL PHOTO, dated October 26, 2009, prepared by BSC Group; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gardner approves the boundaries of the Urban Renewal Area as depicted on the plan titled “PROJECT BOUNDARIES – AERIAL PHOTO, dated October 26, 2009, prepared by BSC Group.
Presented to Mayor for Approval – November 23, 2009
Approved – November 23, 2009
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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On motion by Councillor R. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Ares, it was voted on a voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to grant the Planning Board more time to report their recommendation on Amending Zoning Ordinance – Political Signs. (Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Board was held at 7:00 P.M. on November 16, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers).
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There being no objections, the City Solicitor was granted more time to prepare home rule legislation “Exempting Certain Positions from Civil Service”.
NEW BUSINESS
On a motion by Councillor J. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Graves, it was voted on a voice vote (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to consider new business.
On a motion by Councillor J. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Minns, it was voted (Councillors Anderson, Dembrosky, and Robinson absent) to adjourn at 7:50 o’clock p.m. after recitation of the Closing Prayer.
Accepted by the City Council: December 7, 2009
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