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Monday evening, June 7, 2010. Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chambers, City Hall.~ Meeting called to order by Council President Neil Janssens at 7:30 o’clock p.m.
Roll call taken – Ten (10) members present, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, *James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens; one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves.
Worcester, ss June 1, 2010
Then personally appeared *JAMES J. ROBINSON, JR., and made oath that he would perform his duties as WARD FIVE COUNCILLOR according to law and the best of his abilities.
Before me,
/s/ Alan L. Agnelli, City Clerk
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 voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to accept the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May17, 2010, as written.
BUDGET PRESENTATION BY THE MAYOR
At 7:32 p.m., Mayor Hawke presented his Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Proposal to the City Council. He noted the following:
- Adequate municipal-side funding, no “fluff”.
- FY2011 Local receipts “down” by $160,000; FY2011 Local Aid “down” by $850,000.
- Health insurance fully-funded and VIPS Program included (Senior Tax Work-off Abatement).
Reinstates Local Building Inspector position.
Police and Dispatcher salaries fully-funded (formerly supplemented by grant funds).
Snow and ice removal funded at highest level.
Acknowledged support from department heads and municipal-side employee unions.
Future municipal budgets need to incorporate capital improvements and municipal-side employee wage increases.
The Mayor departed at 7:37 P.M.
ORDERS
#8386
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on roll call, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to pass the following order:
AN ORDER TRANSFERRING FROM GREENWOOD POOL, POOL SUPPLIES TO GREENWOOD POOL, PART TIME LIFEGUARD SALARY.
ORDERED: That there be and is hereby transferred the sum of Two Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($2,000.00) from Greenwood Pool, Pool Supplies to Greenwood Pool, Part Time Lifeguard Salary.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8387
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on roll call, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to pass the following order:
AN ORDER APPROPRIATING FROM PARKING METER RECEIPTS RESERVED TO CITY TREASURER, PARKING MAINTENANCE.
ORDERED: That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Five Dollars and No Cents ($2,895.00) from Parking Meter Receipts Reserved to City Treasurer, Parking Maintenance.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8388
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor James Robinson, on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on roll call, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to adopt the following:
VOTED: To rescind the vote taken on July 7, 2008 under Calendar Item #7989, ordering that the sum of $35,000 be and hereby is appropriated to pay costs of acquiring, by eminent domain, negotiated purchase or otherwise,~ a certain property together with any buildings thereon, known as GGIF Land off Kinzer Drive, consisting of 21.49 acres, more or less, as shown on a plan of land entitled “Plan of Land for Greater Gardner Industrial Foundation in Gardner, Massachusetts made by Szoc Surveyors dated February 22, 2008, last revised June 13, 2008~ including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, for purposes of passive recreation and conservation; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount
under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(3) and Chapter 40, Section 8C of the General Laws, as amended, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue and sell bonds or notes of the City therefore; that said land be conveyed to the City of Gardner under the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 8C of the General Laws, and as it may hereafter be amended or pursuant to any other Massachusetts statutes relating to conservation, to be managed and controlled by the Conservation Commission of the City, and that the Conservation Commission is hereby authorized to file on behalf of the City, any and all applications deemed necessary for grants and/or reimbursements from United States or The Commonwealth of Massachusetts deemed necessary under Chapter 132A, Section 11 of the General Laws and/or any others in any way connected with the scope of this Order, and that that the Conservation Commission be and hereby is authorized to enter into all agreements and execute any and all
instruments as may be necessary on behalf of the City to affect said acquisition.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8389
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on roll call, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to adopt the following:
VOTED: To rescind the vote taken on March 15, 2010 under Calendar Item #8347, ordering that the sum of $700,000 be and hereby is appropriated to pay costs of trash and recycling bins, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the General Laws, as amended, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue and sell bonds or notes of the City therefor.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8390
On favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, Councillor Ronald Cormier moved the following Order:
ORDERED: That the sum of $560,000 be and hereby is appropriated to pay costs of trash and recycling bins, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the General Laws, as amended, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue and sell bonds or notes of the City therefor.
Councillor Alice Anderson seconded the motion.
Councillor Edward Gravel questioned the term of the loan and amount of payments. Councillor Ronald Cormier stated the loan term is Five (5) years, $140,000 payable in the first year (P&I).
Councillor David Boudreau asked if the recycling and waste containers (“toters”) would be purchased by July 1, 2010. Mayor Hawke informed the Council the toters would not be in by July 1st, as would the vehicles to handle the toters. He added the City is awaiting news on a grant application that would help bear some of the cost of the program.
Councillor Joshua Cormier stated the revised Loan Order reflects a win-win for the City, as the City is borrowing less than the $700,000 previously authorized.
On roll call vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, the Order was adopted.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
PETITIONS, APPLICATIONS, REMONSTRANCES, ETC.
#8391
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to adopt the following:
VOTED: To rescind the vote taken on August 3, 2009 under Calendar Item #8220 and further, to authorize and direct the City Treasurer to establish a revolving fund in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½ for costs associated with Gardner’s Summer Celebration, said authorization for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010.
Monies received from collections and donations designated for Gardner’s Summer Celebration and proceeds from sales of all items by the Gardner’s Summer Celebration Committee shall be credited to this fund. As per M.G.L., interest earned on this fund shall be treated as general fund revenue.
The Municipal Grounds Director is authorized to expend from this fund and in the ensuing fiscal year is limited to a total amount not to exceed any available balance or fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00), whichever is less.
The Municipal Grounds Director and Gardner’s Summer Celebration Committee shall report annually to the Mayor and City Council the total amount of receipts and expenditures for the prior fiscal year and for the current fiscal year through December 31st, along with any other information that City Council may by vote require.
In the event this fund is not reauthorized for the following fiscal year or the city changes the purpose of the revolving fund, the balance in the fund shall revert to surplus revenue, unless City Council and the Mayor vote to transfer the funds to another revolving fund established in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8392
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to adopt the following:
VOTED: To authorize and direct the City Treasurer to establish a revolving fund in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½ for costs associated with Gardner’s Summer Celebration, said authorization for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.
Monies received from collections and donations designated for Gardner’s Summer Celebration and proceeds from sales of all items by the Gardner’s Summer Celebration Committee shall be credited to this fund. As per M.G.L., interest earned on this fund shall be treated as general fund revenue.
The Municipal Grounds Director is authorized to expend from this fund and in the ensuing fiscal year is limited to a total amount not to exceed any available balance or fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00), whichever is less.
The Municipal Grounds Director and Gardner’s Summer Celebration Committee shall report annually to the Mayor and City Council the total amount of receipts and expenditures for the prior fiscal year and for the current fiscal year through December 31st, along with any other information that City Council may by vote require.
In the event this fund is not reauthorized for the following fiscal year or the city changes the purpose of the revolving fund, the balance in the fund shall revert to surplus revenue, unless City Council and the Mayor vote to transfer the funds to another revolving fund established in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8393
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to adopt the following:
VOTED: To authorize and direct the City Treasurer to establish a revolving fund in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½ for preparation and production of Planning Board publications, said authorization for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.
Monies received from the sale of Planning Board publications shall be credited to this fund. As per M.G.L., interest earned on this fund shall be treated as general fund revenue.
The Planning Board is authorized to expend from this fund and in the ensuing fiscal year is limited to a total amount not to exceed any available balance or three thousand dollars ($3,000.00), whichever is less. This limit may be increased with the approval of City Council and the Mayor, subject to the availability of funds.
The Planning Board shall report annually to the Mayor and City Council the total amount of receipts and expenditures for the prior fiscal year and for the current fiscal year through December 31st, along with any other information that City Council may by vote require.
In the event this fund is not reauthorized for the following fiscal year or the city changes the purpose of the revolving fund, the balance in the fund shall revert to surplus revenue, unless City Council and the Mayor vote to transfer the funds to another revolving fund established in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8394
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to adopt the following:
VOTED: To authorize and direct the City Treasurer to establish a revolving fund in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½ for costs associated with road resurfacing and road maintenance, said authorization for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.
Monies received from fees charged for cutting into newly paved roads shall be credited to this fund. As per M.G.L., interest earned on this fund shall be treated as general fund revenue.
The Public Works Director is authorized to expend from this fund and in the ensuing fiscal year is limited to a total amount not to exceed any available balance or twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00), whichever is less.
The Public Works Director shall report annually to the Mayor and City Council the total amount of receipts and expenditures for the prior fiscal year and for the current fiscal year through December 31st, along with any other information that City Council may by vote require.
In the event this fund is not reauthorized for the following fiscal year or the city changes the purpose of the revolving fund, the balance in the fund shall revert to surplus revenue, unless City Council and the Mayor vote to transfer the funds to another revolving fund established in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8395
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to adopt the following:
VOTED: To authorize and direct the City Treasurer to establish a revolving fund in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½ for salaries and expenses for the High School Summer Football Camp, said authorization for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.
Monies received from camp fees and donations for the High School Summer Football Camp shall be credited to this fund. As per M.G.L., interest earned on this fund shall be treated as general fund revenue.
The School Department is authorized to expend from this fund and is limited to a total amount not to exceed any available balance or twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00), whichever is less.
The School Department shall report annually to the Mayor and City Council the total amount of receipts and expenditures for the prior fiscal year and for the current fiscal year through December 31st, along with any other information that City Council may by vote require.
In the event this fund is not reauthorized for the following fiscal year or the city changes the purpose of the revolving fund, the balance in the fund shall revert to surplus revenue, unless City Council and the Mayor vote to transfer the funds to another revolving fund established in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8396
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to adopt the following:
VOTED: To authorize and direct the City Treasurer to establish a revolving fund in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½ for salaries and expenses for the Summer Basketball Camp, said authorization for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.
Monies received from camp fees and donations for the Summer Basketball Camp shall be credited to this fund. As per M.G.L., interest earned on this fund shall be treated as general fund revenue.
The School Department is authorized to expend from this fund and is limited to a total amount not to exceed any available balance or twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00), whichever is less.
The School Department shall report annually to the Mayor and City Council the total amount of receipts and expenditures for the prior fiscal year and for the current fiscal year through December 31st, along with any other information that City Council may by vote require.
In the event this fund is not reauthorized for the following fiscal year or the city changes the purpose of the revolving fund, the balance in the fund shall revert to surplus revenue, unless City Council and the Mayor vote to transfer the funds to another revolving fund established in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8397
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on favorable recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to adopt the following:
VOTED: To authorize and direct the City Treasurer to establish a revolving fund in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½ for salaries and expenses relating to school transportation, said authorization for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.
Monies received from bus passes and fees for transportation shall be credited to this fund. As per M.G.L., interest earned on this fund shall be treated as general fund revenue.
The School Department is authorized to expend from this fund and is limited to a total amount not to exceed any available balance or twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00), whichever is less.
The School Department shall report annually to the Mayor and City Council the total amount of receipts and expenditures for the prior fiscal year and for the current fiscal year through December 31st, along with any other information that City Council may by vote require.
In the event this fund is not reauthorized for the following fiscal year or the city changes the purpose of the revolving fund, the balance in the fund shall revert to surplus revenue, unless City Council and the Mayor vote to transfer the funds to another revolving fund established in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53E½.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8398
On a motion by Councillor James Robinson, seconded by Councillor Edward Gravel, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to adopt the following:
VOTED: To accept the Quitclaim Deed and conveyance from Wedgewood Heights Realty Trust, containing approximately 7.11 acres of land off Clark Street, identified in City of Gardner Assessors Map L-31, Block 57E, Lot 15A, said parcel conveyed for the purpose of conservation of open space.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8399
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor James Minns, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to place on file the following communication:
#8400
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Henry Ares, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to authorize the Mayor to fill two (2) Patrol Officer vacancies in the Police Department, in accordance with the terms of the Police Chief’s letter dated June 2, 2010.
Presented to Mayor for approval – June 8, 2010
Approved – June 8, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8401
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor James Robinson, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee and Police Chief, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to grant a Junk Dealer License to Game Stop, Inc., 376 Timpany Boulevard, for the period May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011.
#8402
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor Patrick Gerry, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to refer to the Public Safety Committee for Study and Report the Application of Gardner Ten Pins, Inc., 560 West Broadway for a Bowling Alley License (for the period May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011).
REPORTS OF STANDING COMITTEES
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE
#8385
On recommendation of the Public Service Committee, Councillor James Minns moved to grant the Public Service Committee more time to report on accepting the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40, Section 6C, Removal of Ice and Snow from Private Ways.
Councillor Henry Ares seconded the motion.
Councillor David Boudreau stated the Service Committee needs more time to ascertain “what is an accepted way” for the purposes of snow and ice removal. For the next Council meeting, the Service Committee will obtain a list of roadways that are not accepted.
Councillor James Robinson stated the City can still refuse to plow unaccepted ways, even if the Council and voters adopt the statute.
On voice vote, it was voted ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to grant the Committee more time.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
#8378
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor Patrick Gerry, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee and Police Chief, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to grant a Junk Dealer License to Tangerine Boutique, 114 Parker Street, for the period May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011.
#8379
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor David Boudreau, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee and Police Chief, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to grant a Junk Dealer License to Gardner Coins & Cards, Inc., 25 Pleasant Street, for the period May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011.
#8380
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor Henry Ares, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee and Police Chief, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to grant a Junk Dealer License to This & That Discount Store, 96 Main Street, for the period May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011.
#8381
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee and Police Chief, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to grant a Junk Dealer License to Tanguay Jewelers, 19 Connors Street, for the period May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011.
NEW BUSINESS
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to consider New Business.
OPEN MEETING LAW/ETHICS TRAINING SESSION – JUNE 16, 2010
President Janssens reminded the Council of the training session for all boards, commissions and staff on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. in Landry Auditorium, Gardner High School.
FY2011 BUDGET
On a motion by Councillor Edward Gravel, seconded by Councillor James Robinson, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to refer the Mayor’s FY2011 Budget Proposal to the Council as Committee of the Whole, including the following Orders:
8403 – Raising & Appropriating $8,910,341.00 for FY2011 Municipal Salary & Labor Expenses.
8404 – Raising & Appropriating $22,678,931.00 for FY2011 Municipal Operating Expenses.
8405 – Raising & Appropriating $19,428,568.00 for FY2011 School Department Expenditures.
8406 – Appropriating $31,830.00 from Available Funds–Parking Meter Receipts Reserved to FY2011Treasury/Highway Accounts.
8407 – Appropriating $154,348 from Available Funds – Cable Commission Fees Reserved to FY2011 Cable Commission Budget.
8408 – Transferring $150,919.00 from Landfill Closure-Encumbered Landfill Closure Account to FY2011 Landfill Closure Budget.
8409 – Accepting G.L. c.59, §5k, the “Senior Citizen Tax Work-off Abatement Program”.
GARDNER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Councillor Patrick Gerry extended congratulations to recent high school graduates.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE
Councillors Patrick Gerry and Joshua Cormier reminded Councillors that the opening ceremonies for the Relay for Life will occur at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, June 11th at Mt. Wachusett Community College.
WATERFORD STREET SCHOOL BOOK BINGO
Councillor Edward Gravel thanked the volunteers of the Waterford Street School book bingo, a fundraiser for Doug Flutie charities.
GARDNER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Councillor David Boudreau informed the Council he attended the Gardner High School graduation exercises and was honored to present his daughter with her Diploma.
GARDNER ANIMAL SHELTER
Councillor David Boudreau informed the Council he and his family recently adopted a dog from the Animal Shelter and encouraged others to do the same.
FY2011 SCHOOL BUDGET
Councillor David Boudreau informed the Council he attended the final School budget hearing and asked Councillors to look at their budgets to come up with $50,000 to fund Middle School sports.
MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES
Councillor Henry Ares commented on the successful Memorial Day Ceremonies and parade and what the day meant for veterans.
Councillor Robinson remarked since returning from Iraq, the Memorial Day ceremonies and parade were the first public events he participated.
Councillor Joshua Cormier acknowledged how special it was for him to march alongside Councillor Robinson in the Memorial Day parade.
ELM STREET SCHOOL PRESENTATION
Councillor James Robinson informed the Council he recently presented a United States flag to Elm Street School. The flag flew over one of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s palaces. At Christmas, Elm Street School students sent him a box of greeting cards, for which he was honored.
FY2011 PUBLIC SAFETY BUDGET
Councillor James Robinson stated he would support the budget needs of public safety departments before supporting cuts to municipal-side budget in order to fund Middle School sports.
JUNK DEALER/COLLECTOR (SECOND-HAND ARTICLES) LICENSING
Councillor Joshua Cormier informed the Council that the Public Safety Committee has submitted a draft Junk Dealer/Collector (Second-Hand Articles) Ordinance to the City Solicitor for review and eventual submission to the City Council for consideration.
FIRE HYDRANTS
Councillor Joshua Cormier informed the Council that the Public Safety Committee received reports that 30 to 40 fire hydrants were out-of-commission. Through their efforts, only a handful of malfunctioning hydrants remain. The Committee continues to work with United Water to see to it that the remaining malfunctioning hydrants are restored.
CITY CLERK/TAX COLLECTOR OFFICE REORGANIZATION
Councillor Alice Anderson informed the Council that at the recent Finance Committee meeting, she requested the City Auditor provide a final accounting of the salary and expense cost of reorganizing the City Clerk and Tax Collector’s offices. She and the members of the Finance Committee were advised the report would be forthcoming following the FY2011 Budget review and adoption cycle.
“WELCOME BACK, COUNCILLOR ROBINSON”
Councillors Henry Ares and Ronald Cormier and President Neil Janssens addressed Councillor James Robinson to welcome him home from his recent tour of duty in Iraq.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor James Robinson, it was voted on voice vote, ten (10) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, James Minns, James J. Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, one (1) absent, Councillor Scott Graves, to adjourn at 8:25 o’clock p.m. after recitation of the Closing Prayer.
Accepted by the City Council: June 21, 2010
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