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Monday evening, December 20, 2010. Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chambers, City Hall.~ Meeting called to order by 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?
Sam Bonacci, 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, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr.
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, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to accept the Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearings of December 6, 2010, as written.
ORDERS
#8507
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, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to pass the following order:
AN ORDER APPROPRIATING A SUM OF MONEY FROM FREE CASH TO STABILIZATION ACCOUNT.
ORDERED: That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty One Dollars and No Cents ($188,821.00) from Free Cash to Stabilization Account.
Presented to Mayor for Approval – December 21, 2010
Approved – December 21, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8508
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, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to pass the following order:
AN ORDER APPROPRIATING A SUM OF MONEY FROM FREE CASH TO MAYOR’S UNCLASSIFIED, GOVERNMENTAL EXTORTION.
ORDERED: That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($20,000.00) from Free Cash to Mayor’s Unclassified, Governmental Extortion.
Presented to Mayor for Approval – December 21, 2010
Approved – December 21, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8509
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, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to pass the following order:
AN ORDER APPROPRIATING A SUM OF MONEY FROM FREE CASH TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS.
ORDERED: That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Two Hundred Seventeen Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($217,000.00) from Free Cash to the following accounts:
Highway, Snow & Ice $125,000.00
Fire Department, Overtime 50,000.00
Forestry, Outside Tree Work 30,000.00
Police Department Professional Development 6,600.00
Police Department, Clothing Allowance 5,400.00
Total: $217,000.00
Presented to Mayor for Approval – December 21, 2010
Approved – December 21, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8510
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, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to pass the following order:
AN ORDER APPROPRIATING A SUM OF MONEY FROM FREE CASH TO STABILIZATION ACCOUNT.
ORDERED: That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($400,000.00) from Free Cash to Stabilization Account.
Presented to Mayor for Approval – December 21, 2010
Approved – December 21, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8511
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, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to pass the following order:
AN ORDER APPROPRIATING A SUM OF MONEY FROM FREE CASH TO MAYOR’S UNCLASSIFIED, BUILDING STUDY.
ORDERED: That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($25,000.00) from Free Cash to Mayor’s Unclassified, Building Study.
Presented to Mayor for Approval – December 21, 2010
Approved – December 21, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8512
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, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to pass the following order:
AN ORDER APPROPRIATING A SUM OF MONEY FROM GOLF COURSE, SURPLUS TO GOLF COURSE, PRIOR YEAR BILL.
ORDERED: That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Nine Hundred Twenty Six Dollars and No Cents ($926.00) from Golf Course, Surplus to Golf Course, Prior Year Bill.
Presented to Mayor for Approval – December 21, 2010
Approved – December 21, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8513
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, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to pass the following order:
AN ORDER APPROPRIATING A SUM OF MONEY FROM SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE SURPLUS TO SOLID WASTE, PRIOR YEAR BILL.
ORDERED: That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty Two Dollars and No Cents ($4,242.00) from Solid Waste Enterprise Surplus to Solid Waste, Prior Bill.
Presented to Mayor for Approval – December 21, 2010
Approved – December 21, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8514
On a motion by Councillor Ronald Cormier, seconded by Councillor Joshua Cormier, it was voted on voice vote, eleven (11) yeas, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to accept Lot 19 as a gift from Saint Paul’s Trust, subject to the release of all liens and encumbrances.
Presented to Mayor for Approval – December 21, 2010
Approved – December 21, 2010
MARK P. HAWKE, Mayor
#8515
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor James Robinson, it was voted on voice vote, eleven (11) yeas, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to renew Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer licenses for Auto Mart, 182 West Street and R&R Motors, 7 Donlan Street, for the license period 1/1/2011 to 12/31/2011.
#8516
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor Scott Graves, it was voted on voice vote, eleven (11) yeas, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to refer to the Public Safety Committee the Application of J.A. LeBlanc’s for Class II Motor Vehicle Dealers License at 455 West Street for the license period 1/1/2011 to 12/31/2011.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMITTEES
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
#8502
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor James Robinson, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, it was voted on voice vote, eleven (11) yeas, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to approve the following Class I Motor Vehicle Dealer Licenses for the period 1/1/2011 to 12/31/2011:
- Salvadore Auto Exchange, Inc., d/b/a Salvadore Chevrolet, 442 West Broadway.
- Salvadore Auto Exchange, Inc., d/b/a Salvadore Chrysler-Dodge, 442 West Broadway.
#8503
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor James Robinson, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, it was voted on voice vote, eleven (11) yeas, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to approve the following Class II Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Licenses for the period 1/1/2011 to 12/31/2011:
- AC Auto Clinic, 411 Parker Street
- Brian Michaud, d/b/a Brian’s Auto Sales, 549 W. Broadway.
- Charles Kuizinas, d/b/a Center Auto Sales, 381 East Broadway.
- Mark S. Babincsak, d/b/a Chair City Auto Sales, 144 Pearson Blvd.
- Cormier Auto Sales, Inc., d/b/a Gardner Auto Sales, 199 Pearson Blvd.
- J. Wood, Inc., 361 West Street.
- Ken Stewart Transmission Co. Inc., d/b/a Ken Stewart Used Cars, 549 West Broadway.
- Michael Toth, d/b/a Mike’s Auto, 251 East Broadway.
- Michael J. Rahaim, d/b/a Rahaim’s Auto Sales, R27 Hill Street.
- Eric J. Hill, d/b/a Ric’s Radiator Repair/Used Car Sales, 800 West Broadway.
- Joseph Champney, d/b/a Riverside Auto, 65 Riverside Road.
- Salvadore Auto Exchange, Inc., d/b/a Salvadore Chevrolet, 249 Timpany Blvd.
- T.J. & Sons Auto Repair & Towing, Inc., 537 West Broadway.
#8504
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor James Robinson, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, it was voted on voice vote, eleven (11) yeas, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to approve the following Class III Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Junk Licenses for the period 1/1/2011 to 12/31/2011:
- Ken Stewart Transmission Co. Inc., d/b/a Ken Stewart Used Cars, 549 West Broadway.
- Kinzer Salvage, 191 Kinzer Drive.
- Lajoie’s Used Auto Parts, Inc., R27 Hill Street.
- Joseph Champney, d/b/a Riverside Auto, 65 Riverside Road.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
#8517
On a motion by Councillor Edward Gravel, seconded by Councillor David Boudreau, it was voted on voice vote, eleven (11) yeas, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to “extend its grateful appreciation to Raborne Electric on its contribution to the City’s Christmas lights display at Monument Park.
NEW BUSINESS
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor Henry Ares, it was voted on voice vote,
eleven (11) yeas, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to consider NEW BUSINESS.
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY
Councillors Patrick Gerry and James Minns encouraged interested citizens to enroll in the next Citizens Police Academy.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GREETINGS
Councillors extended best wishes for a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and Happy New Year to residents. Councilor James Robinson asked his colleagues and residents to remember in thought and prayer the service personnel serving overseas. Councillor Joshua Cormier added the holidays are a special time of year and everyone should spend time with the ones they love.
CHRISTMAS TREE PICK-UP
Councillor Edward Gravel announced Waste Management would be picking up Christmas trees during the first week in January on the same day as the homeowners regular waste pick-up schedule.
CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL
Councillor Henry Ares reminded senior citizens that the Gardner Lion’s Club is sponsoring a Christmas Day dinner at the American Legion Hall. Persons interested in attending or receiving a home-delivered meal must contact the Senior Center immediately.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR RESPONSE
Councillor Joshua Cormier stated he was bothered by negative comments in a “Letter to the Editor” that appeared today in The Gardner News concerning the City’s lack of support in establishing a permanent youth center, as well comments about the estimated cost to construct a new police station. He remarked that as former Chairman of the Gardner Youth Commission, he and members pursued a permanent facility; however, the multi-year cost commitment to create one was unachievable. He added that the estimates provided to construct a new police station “are not set in stone”. He invited the “Letter writer” to volunteer his time to pursue the creation of a permanent youth center, as well as to visit the police station to see for himself the poor conditions.
THE GARDNER MUSEUM’S ANNUAL “FESTIVAL OF TREES”
President Neil Janssens informed the Council that a card of thanks and appreciation was received from Janet Stankaitis, Chairman of the Museum’s “Festival of Trees”, acknowledging the Council’s participation.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Councillor Joshua Cormier, seconded by Councillor Alice Anderson, it was voted on voice vote,
eleven (11) yeas, President Neil Janssens and Councillors Alice Anderson, Henry Ares, David Boudreau, Joshua Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Patrick Gerry, Edward Gravel, Scott Graves, James Minns and James Robinson, Jr. to adjourn at 7:50 o’clock p.m. after recitation of the Closing Prayer.
Accepted by the City Council:
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