Monday evening, January 4, 2010. Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chambers, City Hall.~ Meeting called to order by City Clerk Alan L. Agnelli at 7:30 o’clock p.m.
Roll call taken – Ten members present, one unsworn (Councillor-Elect James Robinson, Jr.).
In accordance with Section 5 of the Charter of the City of Gardner, the City Clerk announced nominations were in order for election of a Council President for the year 2010.
Councillor David T. Boudreau nominated Councillor Joshua L. Cormier for Council President.
Councillor Ronald F. Cormier nominated Councillor Neil W. Janssens for Council President.
On a motion by Councillor James Minns, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to close nominations.
On roll call:
Councillor Alice Anderson voting for Neil W. Janssens
Councillor Henry P. Ares voting for Neil W. Janssens
Councillor David T. Boudreau voting for Joshua L. Cormier
Councillor Joshua L. Cormier voting for Joshua L. Cormier
Councillor Ronald F. Cormier voting for Neil W. Janssens
Councillor Patrick M. Gerry voting for Neil W. Janssens
Councillor Edward A. Gravel voting for Neil W. Janssens
Councillor Scott J. Graves, Esq. voting for Joshua L. Cormier
Councillor Neil W. Janssens voting for Neil W. Janssens
Councillor James J. Minns voting for Neil W. Janssens
Councillor Joshua L. Cormier receiving three (3) votes, Councillor Neil W. Janssens receiving seven (7) votes, Councillor Neil W. Janssens was declared elected as Council President.
President Janssens assumed the Chair.
The Opening Prayer was recited in unison.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to accept the Minutes of the Informal Meeting and Regular Meeting of December 21, 2009, as written.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
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President Janssens called for nominations for the position of CITY TREASURER.
Councillor Ronald Cormier nominated CHARLINE M. DAIGLE as CITY TREASURER for a term expiring January 4, 2013. The nomination was seconded by Councillor Henry Ares.
On roll call vote, ten (10) members voting CHARLINE M. DAIGLE, CHARLINE M. DAIGLE was elected CITY TREASURER for a term expiring January 4, 2013.
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President Janssens called for nominations for the position of CITY COLLECTOR OF TAXES.
Councillor Ronald Cormier nominated CHARLINE M. DAIGLE as CITY COLLECTOR OF TAXES for a term expiring January 4, 2013. The nomination was seconded by Councillor James Minns.
On roll call vote, ten (10) members voting CHARLINE M. DAIGLE, CHARLINE M. DAIGLE was elected CITY COLLECTOR OF TAXES for a term expiring January 4, 2013.
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President Janssens called for nominations for the position of CITY CLERK.
Councillor Ronald Cormier nominated ALAN L. AGNELLI as CITY CLERK for a term expiring January 4, 2013. The nomination was seconded by Councillor Patrick Gerry.
On roll call vote, ten (10) members voting ALAN L. AGNELLI, ALAN L. AGNELLI was elected CITY CLERK for a term expiring January 4, 2013.
APPOINTMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
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On a motion by Councillor David Boudreau, seconded by Councillor Joshua Cormier, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to place on file the appointment of Attorney John Flick as City Solicitor (term expiring January 4, 2011).
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On a motion by Councillor James Minns, seconded by Councillor Joshua Cormier, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to confirm the following appointment received from the Mayor:
JILL ROMER as Assistant City Solicitor, for term expiring January 4, 2011
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On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor Scott Graves, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to place on file the appointment of Jennifer Griest as Mayor’s Secretary (term expiring January 4, 2011).
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ORDINANCES
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On a motion by Councillor Alice Anderson, seconded by Councillor Edward Gravel, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to order to Final Printing the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO LICENSES AND PERMITS OF DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 57 OF CHAPTER 40 OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDNER AS FOLLOWS:
That “An Ordinance Relative To Licenses and Permits of Delinquent Taxpayer Accounts Under the Authority of Section 57 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of Massachusetts (Compilation of Ordinance No. 139) adopted by the City Council and several times amended be further amended as follows:
By striking “SECTION 5.” and inserting the following:
SECTION 5.
The Mayor may waive such denial, suspension or revocation if he/she finds there is no direct or indirect business interest by the property owner, its officers or stockholders, if any, or members of his immediate family, as defined in section one of chapter two hundred and sixty-eight A in the business or activity conducted in or on said property.
By striking “SECTION 6.” and inserting the following:
SECTION 6.
The provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to the following licenses and permits:
- Open burning; Section 13 of Chapter 48;
- Bicycle permits; Section 11A of Chapter 85;
- Sale of articles for charitable purposes; Section 33 of Chapter 101;
- Children work permits; Section 69 of Chapter 149;
- Clubs, associations dispensing food or beverage license; Section 21E of Chapter 140;
- Dog licenses; Section 137 of Chapter 140;
- Fishing, hunting, trapping licenses; Section 1 of Chapter 131;
- Marriage licenses; Section 28 of Chapter 207; and
- Theatrical events, public exhibition permits; Section 181 of Chapter 140.
In City Council – December 7, 2009
Ordered Printed – December 21, 2009
First Printing – December 24, 2009
Ordinance Passed – January 4, 2010
Presented to Mayor for Approval – January 5, 2010
Approved – January 5, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
Final Printing – January 8, 2010
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On a motion by Councillor Alice Anderson, seconded by Councillor Henry Ares, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to order to Final Printing the following Ordinance:
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 striking out from Article VI, Section 2 (NO PARKING) the following:
ELM STREET: east side for entire length (6/16/52)
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Elm Street: East side, from the southerly intersection of Pearl Street, Southerly a distance of 100 feet
East side, from the northerly intersection of Cross Street Northerly a distance of 30 feet
East side, from the southerly intersection of Edgell Street, southerly, a distance of 30 feet
East side, from the northerly intersection of Edgell Street, northerly, a distance of 30 feet
East side, from the Southerly intersection of Cherry Street, southerly, a distance of 30 Feet
East side, from the northerly intersection of Cherry Street, northerly, a distance of 30 feet
East side, from the intersection of Pearson Boulevard, northerly to a point 690 feet south of the southern intersection of Cross Street.~~~
and further amended by striking from Article VI section 3 (THIRTY MINUTE Parking) the following:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Elm Street: thence southerly for a distance of 300 feet. (3/7/94)
In City Council – December 21, 2009
Ordered Printed – December 21, 2009
First Printing – December 24, 2009
Ordinance Passed – January 4, 2010
Presented to Mayor for Approval – January 5, 2010
Approved – January 5, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
Final Printing – January 8, 2010
APPLICATIONS, PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, ETC.
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President Neil Janssens announced a Joint Session of the City Council and School Committee would be scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2010 to appoint a Representative to the Montachusett Regional Vocations Technical School Committee (time to be determined). The President directed the School Committee be notified, and that the Personnel Director place a Vacancy Announcement on the City’s Website, as well as in The Gardner News. Letters of Interest would be received by the Personnel Department, assembled and transmitted to the City Clerk for delivery to the City Council and School Committee.
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On a motion by Councillor Alice Anderson, seconded by Councillor Henry Ares, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to grant renewal of a Class II Motor Vehicle Dealers Licenses to Brian K. Michaud, d/b/a Brian’s Auto Sales, 549 West Broadway, said license expiring December 31, 2010.
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On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor James Minns, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to grant the Mayor permission to fill a Police Sergeant Vacancy, said vacancy due to the resignation of Sergeant Leonard Crossman.
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On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Joshua Cormier, it was unanimously voted on voice vote (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to grant the Fire Chief permission to fill a Firefighter position in the Fire Department. The position is funded through a one-year grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NEW BUSINESS
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, it was unanimously voted on a voice vote (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to consider New Business.
On a motion by Councillor Henry Ares, seconded by Joshua Cormier, it was unanimously voted on a voice vote (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to send a letter of appreciation to Elm Street School for hosting the 2010 City Inaugural Exercises.
On a motion by Councillor J. Cormier, seconded by Councillor Anderson, it was voted (Councillor-Elect Robinson absent) to adjourn at 7:59 o’clock p.m. after recitation of the Closing Prayer.
Accepted by the City Council: 1/19/2010
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