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Monday evening, September 20, 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., who read aloud the following:
Any person may make a video or audio recording of the open session of this meeting so long as it does not interfere with the conduct of the meeting.~ All documents and exhibits used or referenced at this meeting shall be submitted in duplicate to the City Clerk, as they become part of the minutes of the meeting. Is there anyone present who will be recording this meeting?
Jean Paul Salamanca, Staff Reporter for The Gardner News, identified himself and announced he planned to audio record the meeting. President Janssens informed the Council, where no objections were raised as to the manner and/or location of recording.
Roll call taken – Eleven (11) members present, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns, James Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens.
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, eleven (11) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns, James Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens, to accept the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 7, 2010, as written.
ORDER
#8469
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on roll call, eleven (11) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns, James Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens 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 Twenty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Three Dollars and No Cents ($22,863.00) from Mayor’s Unclassified, Termination Leave Reserve to Public Works, Termination Leave.
Presented to Mayor for Approval – September 23, 2010
Approved – September 23, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
PETITIONS, APPLICATIONS, REMONSTRANCES, ETC.
#8470
Leading to a motion, Councillor Ronald Cormier reported the Finance Committee met with School Superintendent Dr. Carol Daring about the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Green Repair Program Statements of Interest for the High School and Elm School roof replacement projects, and recommends authorizing the Superintendent to seek available grant funds.
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on voice vote, eleven (11) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns, James Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens to adopt the following:
VOTED: To authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Green Repair Program Statement of Interest to be dated September 22, 2010 for the Gardner High School as priority one, located at 200 Catherine Street, Gardner, MA 01440 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which Gardner Public Schools may be invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future:
Priority Category:
Priority # 5. Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility.
Description of Deficiencies:
Gardner High School was built in 1976 and still has its original roof; there are several areas throughout the surface of the roof that are “spongy” and/or have begun leaking into the building. Spot repairs have occurred and continue to occur to stop such leaks; however, a roof replacement is necessary to eliminate further leaking and structural damage.
The Gardner City Council hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this statement of interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant, or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority or commits the Gardner Public Schools to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Presented to Mayor for approval – September 21, 2010
Approved – September 21, 2010
NEIL W. JANSSENS, Acting Mayor
(On September 20, 2010, Mayor Mark P. Hawke submitted written notice to City Council President Neil W. Janssens that he would absent from the City on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 and unable to act, without delay, on Calendar Item #8470. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 32 of the Charter of the City of Gardner, Council President Janssens, in his capacity as Acting Mayor and acting without delay, executed the Vote of the City Council. The Mayor’s notice was recorded in the Office of the City Clerk at 7:58 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2010).
#8471
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, on recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was voted on voice vote, eleven (11) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns, James Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens to adopt the following:
VOTED: To authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Green Repair Program Statement of Interest to be dated September 22, 2010 for Elm Street School as priority two, located at 160 Elm Street, Gardner, MA 01440 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which Gardner Public Schools may be invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future:
Priority Category:
Priority # 5. Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility.
Description of Deficiencies:
Elm Street School has had work done on its roof within the last fifteen years, however, there are areas that are leaking and in need of repair; the roof has been maintained and spot repaired and continues to be maintained and repaired as needed; a more extensive repair/replacement is necessary to eliminate future leaking and structural damage.
The Gardner City Council hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this statement of interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant, or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority or commits the Gardner Public Schools to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Presented to Mayor for approval – September 21, 2010
Approved – September 21, 2010
NEIL W. JANSSENS, Acting Mayor
(On September 20, 2010, Mayor Mark P. Hawke submitted written notice to City Council President Neil W. Janssens that he would absent from the City on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 and unable to act, without delay, on Calendar Item #8471. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 32 of the Charter of the City of Gardner, Council President Janssens, in his capacity as Acting Mayor and acting without delay, executed the Vote of the City Council. The Mayor’s notice was recorded in the Office of the City Clerk at 7:58 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2010).
REPORTS OF STANDING COMITTEES
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
#8450
There was no objection to granting the Public Safety Committee more time to report on AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TEMPORARY STORAGE UNITS.
PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE
#8464
Leading to a motion, Councillor Patrick Gerry, Chairman of the Public Welfare Committee, reported the Welfare Committee recently held a meeting to review the request to authorize the City to enter into contracts not to exceed ten (10) years for Forestry Management Services of publicly-owned land, and voted to recommend its passage.
Councillor Joshua Cormier added the proposed Forestry Management Plan would include evaluation and removal of diseased trees along the City’s watershed areas.
On a motion by Councillor Patrick Gerry, seconded by Councillor Edward Gravel, it was voted on voice vote, eleven (11) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns, James Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens to authorize the City to enter into contracts not to exceed ten (10) years for Forestry Management Services of publicly-owned land, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30B, section 12 and under the terms outlined in the Purchasing Agent’s dated August 19, 2010.
COUNCIL AS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
#8452
No objection was raised on a request by Councillor Joshua Cormier, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, for more time to report on Calendar Item #8452, acceptance of the provisions of 780 CMR Appendix 120.AA of the Massachusetts State Stretch Energy Code.
NEW BUSINESS
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor James Robinson, it was voted on voice vote, eleven (11) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns, James Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens to consider New Business.
225TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE
Councillor Patrick Gerry reminded the Councillors of the 225th Anniversary parade on Sunday, September 26th, as well as other weekend activities. Councillor David Boudreau reiterated his comments.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, it was voted on voice vote, eleven (11) yeas, Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns, James Robinson, Jr. and President Neil Janssens to adjourn at 7:40 o’clock p.m. after recitation of the Closing Prayer.
Accepted by the City Council:
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