City Council

WARD COUNCILLORS COUNCIL PRESIDENT COUNCILLORS AT LARGE 1 – David R. Thibault-Muñoz George C. Tyros Calvin D. Brooks 2 – Dana M. Heath Craig R. Cormier 3 – Paul G. Tassone Brad E. Heglin 4 – Karen G. Hardern Elizabeth J. Kazinskas 5 – Aleksander H. Dernalowicz, Esq. Judy A. Mack City of Gardner Massachusetts ~~~~~~~ CALENDAR FOR THE MEETING of TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 7:30 ORDER OFP.M. BUSINESS ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CALL TO ORDER II. CALL OF THE ROLL OF COUNCILLORS III. OPENING PRAYER IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPEN MEETING RECORDINGS Any person may make a video or audio recording of an open session of a meeting, or may transmit the meeting through any medium, subject to reasonable requirements of the chair as to the number, placement and operation of equipment used so as not to interfere with the conduct of the meeting. Any person intending to make such recording shall notify the Chair forthwith. All documents and exhibits used or referenced at the meeting must be submitted in duplicate to the City Clerk, as they become part of the Meeting Minutes. VI. READING OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING(S) • February 18, 2025, Regular Meeting • March 3, 2025, Regular Meeting VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS VIII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR IX. PETITIONS, APPLICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Page 1 of 3 PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE 11520 - A Measure Authorizing the Administration to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Winchendon for Veterans Services for FY2025 through FY2027. Page 16 FINANCE COMMITTEE 11482 - Discussions regarding the City’s Health Insurance Payments and Trust Fund. Page 25 11521 - An Order Authorizing $282.36 of Prior Year Salary Expenditure from Solid Waste Enterprise Account to the Transfer Station Monitor. Page 27 11522 - An Order Transferring $10,000.00 from Community Development Clerk/Assistant Salaries & Wages to Community Development Professional Services Operating Expenditure. Page 30 11524 - An Order Accepting Donations for the Gardner Flowerpot Program. Page 32 11525 - An Order Accepting Donations to the Gardner Animal Shelter. Page 37 11526 - A Measure Authorizing the City to Enter into a Contract for up to Five (5) Years for On-Call Engineering Services. Page 43 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 11530 - April Economic and Community Development Update. Page 46 11510 - An Order Authorizing the Creation of an Economic Development and Finance Manager for the position for the Community Development and Planning Department and Approving the Job Description for said position. Page 47 11511 - An Ordinance to Amend the Code of the City of Gardner, Chapter 171, thereof entitled “Personnel,” to amend Schedule E, thereof entitled “Non-Union Compensation Schedule,” to add the position of Economic Development and Finance Manager Page 53 11514 - A Communication from the Mayor Regarding the Appointment of and Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee to Take Part in the Drafting of the City's First Master Plan. Page 55 Page 2 of 3 XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND MATTERS FOR RECONSIDERATION XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REMARKS XIV. CLOSING PRAYER XV. ADJOURNMENT Items listed on the Council Calendar are those reasonably anticipated by the Council President to be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Page 3 of 3  CITY OF GARDNER IN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, Room 219, City Hall, on Tuesday evening, February 18, 2025. CALL TO ORDER City Clerk Titi Siriphan called the meeting to order at 7:30 o’clock p.m. CALL OF THE ROLL City Clerk Titi Siriphan called the Roll of Members. Ten (10) Councillors were present including Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Elizabeth Kazinskas, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone (via phone conference), and David Thibault-Muñoz. President George Tyros was absent. NOMINATIONS FOR COUCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEM Councillor Aleksander Dernalowicz nominates Councillor Elizabeth Kazinskas, seconded by Councillor Brad Heglin. City Clerk Titi Siriphan announced twice if there were any further nominations. There being no further nominations, the City Clerk entertained a motion to close nominations. On a motion made by Councillor Aleksander Dernalowicz, and seconded by Councillor Judy Mack, it was voted on call of the roll, nine (9) yeas, Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone, and David Thibault-Muñoz to close the nominations. On call of the roll: Councillor Calvin D. Brooks voting for ELIZABETH KAZINSKAS Councillor Craig R. Cormier voting for ELIZABETH KAZINSKAS Councillor Aleksander H. Dernalowicz voting for ELIZABETH KAZINSKAS Councillor Karen G. Hardern voting for ELIZABETH KAZINSKAS Councillor Dana M. Heath voting for ELIZABETH KAZINSKAS Councillor Brad E. Heglin voting for ELIZABETH KAZINSKAS Councillor Judy A. Mack voting for ELIZABETH KAZINSKAS Councillor Paul G. Tassone voting for ELIZABETH KAZINSKAS Councillor David Thibault-Muñoz voting ELIZABETH KAZINSKAS Having received nine (9) votes, Councillor Elizabeth Kazinskas was elected Council President Pro-tem. Page 1 of 7  CITY OF GARDNER IN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025 _____________________________________________________________________________________ OPENING PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Pro-tem Kazinskas led the Council in reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance”. OPEN MEETING RECORDING & PUBLIC RECORDS ANNOUNCEMENT President Pro-tem Kazinskas announced to the assembly that the Open Meeting Recording and Public Records Announcement. Any person may make a video or audio recording of an open session of a meeting or may transmit the meeting through any medium subject to reasonable requirements of the chair as to the number placement and operation of equipment used so as not to interfere with the conduct of the meeting. Any person intending to make such recordings shall notify the Chair forthwith. All documents and exhibits used or referenced at the meeting must be submitted in duplicate to the chair as they become part of the meeting minutes pursuant to General Law Chapter 38 Section 20. READING & ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES On a motion made by Councillor Craig Cormier and seconded by Councillor Dana Heath, it was voted, ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz to waive the reading and accept the minutes of December 16, 2024 Regular Meeting and January 6, 2025 Regular Meeting. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE #11481 On a motion made by Councillor Brad Heglin and seconded by Councillor Aleksander Dernalowicz, it was voted, ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz to approve and send to second and final printing, An Ordinance to Amend the Code of the City of Gardner, Chapter 171, thereof entitled Personnel, to add the position of Human Resources Manager to the Compensation Schedule. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 68 OF THE CHAPTER 171 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GARDNER, ENTITLED PERSONNEL COMPENSATION SCHEDULE Page 2 of 7  CITY OF GARDNER IN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025 _____________________________________________________________________________________ BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDNER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Section 68 of Chapter 171 of the Code of the City of Gardner entitled Personnel Compensation Schedule, be amended by adding the following to said section of the code: B. Non-Union Direct and Supervisory Staff Positions Position Grade Annual Weekly HR Manager $63,316 SECTION 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by law. #11482 Councillor Aleksander Dernalowicz informed the Council that this item would remain on the Finance agenda and that everyone should view their committee for continued updates. The Health Trust balance, as of January 31st, there is over $1.4 million higher than it was in December. Monthly withholding journal entries were not completed for several months. This process has been updated with additional safeguards as well as automatic reporting capabilities. The money was always in the city’s account but not being accounted for properly. The Auditor noted that a comfortable balance would be between $1.8 – 2 million. While they are still short, the account is in a more comfortable position than previously reported. On a motion made by Councillor Aleksander Dernalowicz and seconded by Councillor Judy Mack, it was voted, ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz, to remove the item from the City Council calendar and have it remain on the Finance Committee agenda for updates and discussion, Discussions regarding the City’s Health Insurance Payments and Trust Fund. #11497 On a motion made by Councillor Aleksander Dernalowicz and seconded by Councillor Judy Mack, it was voted, ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz, to place on file, A Communication from the Mayor Regarding the Contract with Keller Partners, Co. for Grant Writing and Lobbying Services. Page 3 of 7  CITY OF GARDNER IN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025 _____________________________________________________________________________________ #11499 Councillor Calvin Brooks spoke in opposition to the order. He does not agree with approving an order that will take 30 years to pay off for a range of smaller projects that happen to be next in line of the Capital Improvement list. On a motion made by Councillor Aleksander Dernalowicz and seconded by Councillor Judy Mack, it was voted, nine (9) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz; one (1) nay, Councillor Calvin Brooks; to adopt the order: ORDER NO. ____ IN CITY COUNCIL __________, 2025 AN ORDER TO REAPPROPRIATE UNEXPENDED BOND PROCEEDS TO OTHER CAPITAL PROJECTS BE IT ORDERED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDNER AS FOLLOWS: That eight million one hundred sixty-one thousand dollars and zero cents ($8,161,000.00) is appropriated to pay costs of the following capital projects, each of which have a useful life of at least 30 years: Project Description Amount Gardner High School Auditorium Upgrades $1,500,000.00 Gardner High School Bathroom Upgrades $50,000.00 Gardner High School Locker Room Replacement $2,000,000.00 Gardner High School Stair Tread Replacement $80,000.00 Gardner Middle School Storefront Replacement $50,000.00 Gardner Middle School Roof Replacement Project $1,200,000.00 Community Center Bathroom Renovation $200,000.00 Community Center Electrical Upgrades $525,000.00 Community Center Door Replacements $150,000.00 Community Center Roof Repairs $6,000.00 Community Center Flooring $200,000.00 Greenwood Pool Administration and Storage Building Siding $100,000.00 Greenwood Pool Administration and Storage Buildings Roof $125,000.00 Replace City Hall Electrical Service Upgrade $525,000.00 City Hall Façade Improvements $50,000.00 City Hall Bathroom Renovations $85,000.00 Page 4 of 7  CITY OF GARDNER IN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025 _____________________________________________________________________________________ City Hall Entryway Repairs $115,000.00 Perry Auditorium Window and Door Replacements $400,000.00 Rear Main Street Construction $800,000.00 TOTAL: $8,161,000.00 and that to meet this appropriation, eight million one hundred sixty-one thousand dollars and zero cents ($8,161,000.00) shall be transferred from a portion of the amount borrowed on June 23, 2022, to pay costs of the Waterford Street Elementary School replacement project, which project is complete and no liability remains, such funds being no longer needed to complete that project, in accordance with G.L. c, 44, §20. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE #11472 On a motion made by Councillor Brad Heglin and seconded by Councillor Aleksander Dernalowicz, it was voted ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz, to remove from the calendar, A Measure Confirming the Mayor’s Appointment of Robert Oliva, to the position of City Engineer, for term expiring January 16, 2025. The committee was not able ot meet with the appointee before the meeting. #11473 On a motion made by Councillor Brad Heglin and seconded by Councillor Dana Heath, it was voted ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz, to confirm, A Measure Confirming the Mayor’s Appointment of Christine Oliva Kumar, to the position of City Assessor, for term expiring January 16, 2028. #11483 On a motion made by Councillor Dana Heath and seconded by Councillor Brad Heglin, it was voted ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz, to confirm, A Measure Confirming the Mayor’s Appointment of Eric McAvene, to the position of Police Chief, for term expiring January 16, 2028. Page 5 of 7  CITY OF GARDNER IN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025 _____________________________________________________________________________________ #11484 On a motion made by Councillor Dana Heath and seconded by Councillor Brad Heglin, it was voted ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz, to confirm, A Measure Confirming the Mayor’s Appointment of Nicholas Maroni, to the position of Deputy Chief of Police, for term expiring January 16, 2028. #11488 On a motion made by Councillor Brad Heglin and seconded by Councillor Dana Heath, it was voted ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz, to confirm, A Measure Confirming the Mayor’s Appointment of Tina Sbrega, Trustee, to the position of Williams-Rockwell Educational Gift Fund, for term expiring January 15, 2028. #11489 On a motion made by Councillor Dana Heath and seconded by Councillor Brad Heglin, it was voted ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz, to confirm, A Measure Confirming the Mayor’s Appointment of Autumn Brown, to the position of Animal Control Officer, for term expiring January 16, 2028. #11490 On a motion made by Councillor Dana Heath and seconded by Councillor Brad Heglin, it was voted ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz, to confirm, A Measure Confirming the Mayor’s Appointment of Alana Meserve, to the position of Animal Control Officer, for term expiring January 16, 2028. #11491 On a motion made by Councillor Dana Heath and seconded by Councillor Brad Heglin, it was voted ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz, to confirm, A Measure Confirming the Page 6 of 7  CITY OF GARDNER IN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor’s Appointment of Cheryl Slack, to the position of Animal Control Officer, for term expiring January 16, 2028. #11496 On a motion made by Councillor Brad Heglin and seconded by Councillor Dana Heath, it was voted ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz, to confirm, A Measure Confirming the Mayor’s Appointment of Anne Hurst, to the position of Disability Commission Member, for term expiring January 16, 2028. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE #11498 On a motion made by Councillor Dana Heath and seconded by Councillor Aleksander Dernalowicz, it was voted ten (10) yeas, President Pro-tem Elizabeth Kazinskas and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Aleksander Dernalowicz, Karen Hardern, Dana Heath, Brad Heglin, Judy Mack, Paul Tassone and David Thibault-Muñoz, to send to first printing, An Ordinance to Amend the Code of the City of Gardner, Chapter 7, thereof entitled “Boards and Commissions,” as amended by Item 11289 as enacted on Dec 16, 2024, to add a new Section 6 to be entitled, “Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee.” CLOSING PRAYER ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Councillor Calvin Brooks and seconded by Councillor Craig Cormier, it was voted, to adjourn at 8:53 p.m. Accepted by the City Council: Page 7 of 7  CITY OF GARDNER IN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, Room 219, City Hall, on Monday evening, March 3, 2025. CALL TO ORDER President Geoge Tyros called the meeting to order at 7:30 o’clock p.m. CALL OF THE ROLL City Clerk Titi Siriphan called the Roll of Members. Eight (8) Councillors were present including President George Tyros and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Karen Hardern, Brad Heglin, Elizabeth Kazinskas, Judy Mack, and David Thibault-Muñoz. Councillors Aleksander Dernalowicz, Dana Heath, and Paul Tassone were absent. OPENING PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Tyros led the Council in reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance”. OPEN MEETING RECORDING & PUBLIC RECORDS ANNOUNCEMENT President Tyros announced to the assembly that the Open Meeting Recording and Public Records Announcement. Any person may make a video or audio recording of an open session of a meeting or may transmit the meeting through any medium subject to reasonable requirements of the chair as to the number placement and operation of equipment used so as not to interfere with the conduct of the meeting. Any person intending to make such recordings shall notify the Chair forthwith. All documents and exhibits used or referenced at the meeting must be submitted in duplicate to the chair as they become part of the meeting minutes pursuant to General Law Chapter 38 Section 20. READING & ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES On a motion made by Councillor Elizabeth Kazinskas and seconded by Councillor Judy Mack, it was voted, eight (8) yeas, President George Tyros and Councillors Calvin Brooks, Craig Cormier, Karen Hardern, Brad Heglin, Elizabeth Kazinskas, Judy Mack, and David Thibault- Muñoz to waive the reading and accept the minutes of January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES WELFARE COMMITTEE #11506  CITY OF GARDNER IN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2025 On a motion made by Councillor Judy Mack and seconded by Councillor Elizabeth Kazinskas, it was voted to refer to the Planning Board for further study, report and set a recommendation, An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Chapter 675, submitted by Chair City Church and Ten (10) registered voters, to add a new section entitled “Historic Preservation Project”, amending the table of uses to allow or the same by special permit, amending the Article VII Off-Street Parking, Loading and Drive-Through Standards, §675-740, to facilitate Historic Preservation Projects, additional amendments to the Relief from Parking Regulations to be applied generally and additional amendments more specifically stated in the petition and attachments. 8 yeas, motion passes. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE #11502 Councillor Judy Mack would like to commend the City Assessor for the work she did on the LA19 report. On a motion made by Councillor Judy Mack and seconded by Councillor Brad Heglin, it was voted to place on file, A Communication from the Mayor Regarding the Certification of the City's FY24 LA19. 8 yeas, motion passes. #11503 Councillor Calvin Brooks recused himself from discussion to this measure as he has a conflict of interest. One of the easements is on his property. Councillor Brad Heglin requested more time on An Order of Taking for Easements (temporary and/or permanent) by Eminent Domain for the Purpose of the Safe Routes to School Project for various properties located on Elm Street in the area between Temple Street and Cherry Street. There were no objections, more time was granted. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE #11498  CITY OF GARDNER IN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2025 On a motion made by Councillor Elizabeth Kazinskas and seconded by Councillor Judy Mack, it was voted send to second and final printing, An Ordinance to Amend the Code of the City of Gardner, Chapter 7, thereof entitled “Boards and Commissions,” as amended by Item 11289 as enacted on Dec 16, 2024, to add a new Section 6 to be entitled, “Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee.” AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GARDNER, CHAPTER 7, THEREOF ENTITED, “BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS,” AS AMENDED BY ITEM 11289 AS ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 16, 2024, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 6 TO BE ENTITLED “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT STEERING COMMITTEE BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDNER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Chapter 7 of the Code of the City of Gardner, as amended though Item 11289 adopted by the City Council on December 16, 2024 and enacted with the Mayor’s signature on December 17, 2024, be amended by adding a new Section 6 to be entitled “Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee,” to read as follows: Section 6: Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee A. Establishment i. There is hereby established a Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee who shall have oversight over all proposals and projects funded by Community Development Block Grant Funding. B. Membership i. The Committee shall be chaired by the Director of the Department of Community Development and Planning or their designee. ii. The Mayor, or their designee, shall be a member of the Committee. iii. The Mayor shall annually appoint one (1) members of the committee who shall not be subject to confirmation by the City Council. iv. The City Council President, or their designee, shall serve as a member of the Committee. v. The City Council President shall annually appoint one (1) members of the committee who shall not be subject to confirmation by the City Council. This appointee may be a member of the City Council, at the discretion of the City  CITY OF GARDNER IN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2025 Council President, but membership of the City Council shall not be a requirement of this appointment. vi. The Mayor and City Council President shall notify the City Council, in writing, of the annual appointments made to the Committee. C. Technical and Staff Assistance i. The Assistant Director of the Department of Community Development and Planning shall serve as a non-voting, ex-officio member of the Committee. ii. The Director of Community Development may assign the staff of the department to provide any and all necessary technical and staff assistance to the committee as deemed necessary. D. Meetings i. The Committee shall meet monthly. The Committee may waive this requirement upon written approval by both the Mayor and the City Council President. ii. The Committee shall annually submit to the Mayor and the City Council the proposed funding plan for funds received by the Community Development Block Grant Program. iii. The Committee shall also review and have oversight over all projects funded by the Community Development Block Grant. SECTION 2: All Sections of Chapter 7 of the Code of the City of Gardner, thereof entitled “Boards and Commissions” be re-numbered accordingly following the addition of the new Section 6. SECTION 3: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by law. 8 yeas, motion passes. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REMARKS President Tyros mentioned that he would like to notify constituents that anytime they deal with City Hall matters, he recommends cc’ing their City Ward or at Large Councillor for assistance. The President also asks fellow Councillors to take the time to learn from department heads in order to have better communications with constituents, City Councillors and department heads.  CITY OF GARDNER IN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2025 _____________________________________________________________________________________ CLOSING PRAYER ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Councillor Elizabeth Kazinskas and seconded by Councillor Calvin Brooks, it was voted, to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. 8 yeas, motion passes Accepted by the City Council: Page 5 of 5 11520  11520 City of Gardner - Executive Department Mayor Michael J. Nicholson April 7, 2025 Hon. George C. Tyros, Council President And City Councilors Gardner City Hall, Rm 121 95 Pleasant Street Gardner, MA 01440 RE: An Measure Authorizing the Administration to Enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Winchendon for Veterans Services for FY2025 through FY2027 Dear Mr. President and Councilors, As you are well aware, the City of Gardner provides Veterans Services for Gardner, Ashburnham, Westminster, Princeton, and Ashby. The Town of Winchendon has approached the City and is requesting to join our Veterans Service District. In conversations with Director Hasselman, the City does have the capacity to undertake this addition. For the other towns that the City provides this service to, we charge $2/population of the Community, since our minimum staffing levels, set by the General Laws of the Commonwealth, are dictated by full community population. The City’s current staffing in the Veterans Service Office is sufficient for this addition without the need for additional staff, per the minimum staffing requirements of the Commonwealth. Respectfully Submitted, Michael J. Nicholson Mayor, City of Gardner 11520 11520 11520 11520 11520 11520 11520 11482 11482  11521 City of Gardner - Executive Department Mayor Michael J. Nicholson April 7, 2025 Hon. George C. Tyros, Council President And City Councilors Gardner City Hall, Rm 121 95 Pleasant Street Gardner, MA 01440 RE: An Order Authorizing Payment of a Prior Year Salary Expenditure from the Solid Waste Enterprise Account for the Transfer Station Monitor Dear Mr. President and Councilors, The General Laws of the Commonwealth require City Council approval to pay all expenses that were due in a previous fiscal year. The City’s transfer station monitor was due a step increase at the end of the last fiscal year that was not given at the correct time. This authorization corrects that issue. Respectfully Submitted, Michael J. Nicholson Mayor, City of Gardner  11521 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF PRIOR YEAR SALARY EXPENDITURE ORDERED: To authorize payment of prior year SOLID WASTE salary expenditure account for prior year, as follows: FY2024 TRANSFER STATION MONITOR SAL $282.36  11521 FY24 BRIAN HARRIS RETRO FROM 04-19-24 THRU 06-30-24 Emp # Last Name First Name Pay Desc Org Code Obj Code Old Rate New Rate Diff Hrs Amount 1670 HARRIS BRIAN 100 SAL & WAGES 65430 51018 $ 15.6100 $ 16.6500 $ 1.0400 271.5 $ 282.36  11522 City of Gardner - Executive Department Mayor Michael J. Nicholson April 7, 2025 Hon. George C. Tyros, Council President And City Councilors Gardner City Hall, Rm 121 95 Pleasant Street Gardner, MA 01440 RE: An Order Transferring $10,000.00 from Community Development Clerk/Asst Salaries & Wages to Community Development Professional Services Operating Expenditure Dear Mr. President and Councilors, The General Laws of the Commonwealth require City Council approval on all transfers that are made between salary accounts to operating expense accounts. Ms. Christine Martines Fucile, who recently retired as the Administrative Assistant in the Community Development and Planning Department, has agreed to come back on a contract basis to help train the new assistant in the Department, Ms. Susan Storm. Since Mrs. Fucile is joining as a contract, the funding has to be transferred, as a contract payment is considered an operating expense. The funds are available from the time period when the position was vacant before Ms. Storm’s hire. This has been done several times in the past to help train new City employees. Respectfully Submitted, Michael J. Nicholson Mayor, City of Gardner  11522 AN ORDER TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATIONS FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CLERK/ASST SALARIES & WAGES TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENDTURES. ORDERED: That there be and is hereby transferred the appropriations sum of Ten Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($10,000.00) from Community Development Clerk/Asst Salaries & Wages to Professional Service Operating Expenditures.  11524 City of Gardner - Executive Department Mayor Michael J. Nicholson April 7, 2025 Hon. George C. Tyros, Council President And City Councilors Gardner City Hall, Rm 121 95 Pleasant Street Gardner, MA 01440 RE: An Order Accepting Donations for the Gardner Flower Pot Program Dear Mr. President and Councilors, As you are likely aware, the General Laws of the Commonwealth require that the City Council vote to accept all donations made to the City on a periodic basis. The attached document requests acceptance of all donations made to the 2025 Gardner Flower Pot Program to date in 2025. Respectfully Submitted, Michael J. Nicholson Mayor, City of Gardner  11524 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS AND GIFTS FLOWERPOT DONATIONS VOTED: That the City of Gardner is authorized to accept certain donations for the flowerpot program and gifts for use by the Executive Department, said acceptance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53A½ of the General Laws.  11524 COMPANY/ORG NAME CONTACT NAME EMAIL PHONE PAID DATE AMOUNT PAID VIA QTY Advanced Cable Ties Ken Tomasetti reception@actfs.com 978-630-3900 11/25/24 $300.00 CHECK 2 Alyssa's Place Peer Recovery Center Brady Wagoner bwagoner@gaamha.org 978.364.0920 3/7/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Athol Orange Auto School Christine Mailloux a.o.driveschl@verizon.net 978-249-9388 3/6/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Athol Savings Bank Alyssa Zelesky azelesky@ibankasb.com 978-249-3200 12/6/24 $300.00 CHECK 2 Atkinson Auto Melissa Tortora atkinsonauto549@gmail.com 978-632-1945 12/4/24 $150.00 CHECK 1 Aubuchon Scott Kulesza scott.kulesza@hardwarestore.com 978.630.4500 3/18/25 $300.00 CHECK 2 Babs Auto Body Juan Servin babsautobody@outlook.com 978-632-2650 3/20/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Candor Realty Jonathan Bombaci bombacire@gmail.com 978-877-0722 1/13/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Holly Chaffee sbonneau@carecentralvna.org 978-632-1230 1/8/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Chair City Oil Mary Tourigny mrsbtumaker@hotmail.com 978-632-4600 3/24/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Concrete Solutions Tim Crory tim@jandrisblock.com 978-669-0088 1/14/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 Councillor Calvin Brooks Calvin Brooks calvinbrooks55@yahoo.com 978-632-1371 1/7/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 CTE Elizabeth Kazinskas Lizzy Kazinskas elizabeth.kazinskas@gmail.com 978-337-1533 1/16/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 CTE Brad Heglin Brad Heglin bheglin22@gmail.com 978-257-5515 12/20/24 $150.00 CHECK 1 CTE Jon Zlotnik Jon Zlotnik j24rep@gmail.com 978-580-6581 12/20/24 $150.00 CHECK 1 CTE Judy Mack Judy Mack judy.mack64@gmail.com 978-340-1838 12/27/24 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 D. Pochini Real Estate Douglas Pochini dd.pochinirealty@verizon.net 508-331-2283 1/16/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 Dave Richard Excavating, Inc. Dave Richard daverichardexc@aol.com 978-479-7204 12/6/24 $150.00 CHECK 1 Dernalowicz Family Alek Dernalowicz dernalowicz@gmail.com 978-632-0243 1/29/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 Edesia Café Charlie Carroll charles.thehenhouse@gmail.com 978-846-0112 WITH CASH 1 Fidelity Bank Towma Rastad trastad@fidelitybankonline.com 978-870-1475 12/23/24 $150.00 CHECK 1 GAAMHA Shawn Hayden shayden@gaamha.org 978-632-0934 12/2/24 $150.00 CHECK 1  11524 Gardner Auto Mart, Inc. Steph Breen gardnerautomart@gmail.com 978.632.1414 3/26/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Gardner Chamber of Commerce Rebecca Marois rmarois@gardnerma.com 978.632.1780 3/21/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 Gardner Cinemas David Worthley david@gardnercinemas.com 978-632-6618 3/12/25 $300.00 UNIPAY 2 Gardner Municipal G.C. Bill Frank wfrank@gardner-ma.gov 413.530.0552 3/24/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Gardner Outlet Furniture Kathleen Profit kat@gardneroutletfurniture.com 978-401-2301 2/18/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 Gardner Police Relief Association Kevin Goguen kgoguen@gardner-ma.gov 978-632-5600 ext. 0 11/15/24 $300.00 CHECK 2 Gardner Spirits Shawn Foster gardnerspirits@gmail.com 413.320.9378 3/21/25 $450.00 UNIPAY 3 Garrick Contract Carriers Jennifer Mayer garrickcarriers@hotmail.com 978-249-6439 1/20/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 Golden Age Club Paulette Burns coa@gardner-ma.gov STOPPING IN 1 Greater Gardner/Chair City AARP Ron Doumetka coa@gardner-ma.gov 978-630-4067 STOPPING IN 1 Guild of St. Agnes Katie Sullivan KSullivan@guildofstagnes.org 508-755-2238 12/13/24 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Heywood Wakefield Commons Kristy Livingston klivingston@hwcommons.com 978.632.8292 2/21/25 $300.00 CHECK 2 Holy Family Academy Colette Goguen colettegoguen@holyfamilyacademyma.org 978.632.8656 3/18/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 John's Sport Shop Anne johnspt@verizon.net 978-632-6620 3/18/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 Levi Heywood Memorial Library Marita Klements mklements@cwmars.org 978.632.5298 3/27/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 MACK Prototype, INC Rhonda Fox rfox@mackprototype.com 978.410.7082 3/21/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Maki Building Centers Shannon Tufts stufts@makicorp.com 978-632-5354 11/19/24 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Mayor Mike Nicholson Mike Nicholson mayor@gardner-ma.gov 978-798-0495 11/19/24 $150.00 CHECK 1 Moon Hill Brewing & Gardner Ale House Debbie Morris admin@moonhillbrewing.com 978-669-0122 1/17/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 Mt. Wachusett Community College Carla Zottoli czottoli@mwcc.mass.edu 978-630-9276 1/31/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 Foundation Parker House of Pizza Chrysoula Christodoulou Christodoul5@aol.com 978-632-9383 3/19/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Pete's Tire Barn, Inc. Denise Aukstikalnis denise@petestire.com 978-544-8811 1/20/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 Philip P Mailloux, LPSC Financial Lisa Cady lcady@lpscfinancial.com 978.730.8720 3/20/25 $150.00 CHECK 1  11524 Pusateri and Pusateri Vinny Pusateri vpusateri@pusaterilaw.com 978.342.6081 3/31/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 Sorrento's Pizzeria Geraldo Sousa gesousa@msn.com 978.630.0045 3/5/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 Studio 4 Potters & Gallery Steven Landry studio4potters@gmail.com 978.895.0227 3/28/25 $150.00 CHECK 1 The Elwell Family Darren Elwell darren.charles.elwell@gmail.com 774.364.0475 3/31/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 The Hen House Charlie Carroll charles.thehenhouse@gmail.com 978-846-0112 STOPPING IN 1 Vibe Studio Eric DeJackome ejricky86@yahoo.com 978.790.9112 3/31/25 $150.00 UNIPAY 1 William's Restaurant Nick Vasiliadis info@williams-restaurant.com 978-632-7794 1/13/25 $300.00 CHECK 2 Standard Chair of Gardner Steve Ostroff SteveO@StandardChair.com 978.632.1301 4/7/25 $150.00 CHECK 1  11525 City of Gardner - Executive Department Mayor Michael J. Nicholson April 7, 2025 Hon. George C. Tyros, Council President And City Councilors Gardner City Hall, Rm 121 95 Pleasant Street Gardner, MA 01440 RE: An Order Accepting Donations to the Gardner Animal Shelter Dear Mr. President and Councilors, As you are likely aware, the General Laws of the Commonwealth require that the City Council vote to accept all donations made to the City on a periodic basis. The attached document requests acceptance of all donations made to the Gardner Animal Shelter to date in 2025. Respectfully Submitted, Michael J. Nicholson Mayor, City of Gardner  11525 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS AND GIFTS GARDNER ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER DONATIONS VOTED: That the City of Gardner is authorized to accept certain donations and gifts for use by the Gardner Animal Control Shelter, said acceptance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53A½ of the General Laws.  2025 Animal Control Facility Donations 11525 A B C D E 1 Date Donation Description Source Rec'd by 2 1/2/2025 25 cans cat food cat toys Donation Bin AN 3 1/3/2025 Blankets & Towels Donation Bin KS Dog treats, toys Cat toys & treats. Litter, 1/4/2025 scoop, blankets, towels, dry dog food, cat Donation Bin TW 4 scratcher, more toys 5 1/5/2025 cat food, 6 bags blankets & towels Donation Bin KS 6 1/6/2025 1 large dog bed Donation Bin KS 7 1/8/2025 4 cases of Earthborne cat food Donation Bin TW 8 1/8/2025 Cat: food, treats, litter, toys Tammy Ridlen TW 9 1/10/2025 Dog Dishes Donation Bin TW blankets, comforters, leash, dog comb, 1 1/14/2025 John Lawrence MJ 10 chain collar 1/15/2025 Cleaning Supplies, Dog Shampoo, Dog Feeder Donation Bin AN 11 4 Containers Clorox Wipes, 4 Gal Bleach, 3 Lg 1/15/2025 Det. Christopher Starzinski MJ bags Dog Sizzler Treats, 8 Rolls paper towels 12 1/18/2025 4 cans wet cat food, towels, treats, dog food Donation Bin TW 13 14 1/18/2025 Wet cat food & dish soap Donation Bin TW 15 1/18/2025 Cat treats Donation Bin TW 16 1/18/2025 Blankets Donation Bin TW 32 cans wet cat food, dry dog food, 1 bag dry 1/18/2025 Donation Bin TW 17 cat food 18 1/22/2025 (4) Pkgs dog training pads, dog bones Donation Bin TW 19 1/22/2025 cat food, 6 bags blankets & towels Donation Bin TW 20 1/22/2025 Blanket Donation Bin TW 21 1/24/2025 Dog toys, 2 dog beds Donation Bin TW 22 1/24/2025 Towels, Dog Food, Dog bed Donation Bin KS 23 1/26/2025 2 Bags of towels Donation Bin KS 24 1/27/2025 5 Blankets Donation Bin TW 25 1/27/2025 3 Blankets Donation Bin TW 26 1/29/2025 Towels Donation Bin KS 27 1/29/2025 12 temptation Cat treats & 4 dog treats Elaine Lizzotte KS 28 29 End of the year 2024 Holiday Donations Diane & Steven Smith PO Box 492 16 W. Turnover 12/28/2024 $100 CK #1113 MJ Comet Pond Access Hubbardston # M12-AC 30 Suzan Samuels 30 Pine St Apt105 Turnover 12/29/2024 $100 CkK # 4172 MJ Gardner # M12-AC 31 Central One Credit Union, Shrewsbury / Turnover 12/30/2024 $1000. CK# 037859 MJ Christmas Party through Angela Hall. # M12-AC 32 33 $30.00 CK# 7300 In Memory of Patricia Turnover 12/28/2024 Richard/Gloria Mattila MJ 34 Gallant #M13-AC  11525 Date Donation Description Source Rec'd by 6 small bags cat litter, dog bed & 2/2/2025 Donation Bin KS blanket Cat toys, dog treats, dog food, wet 2/3/2025 food, 5 blankets Donation Bin TW 3 Harnesses, 2 dog treats, 34 cans cat food, 4 bags cat treats, bowl, cat 2/5/2025 touys, 12 cans dog food, chuck-it toy Donation Bin KS Zachary Surette $750.00 Check #107 - Rockin Paws & 4849 S. Athol Rd 2/5/2025 Claws Event Athol, MA 01331 MJ/KS 6 sm bags cat treats, 7 cans cat food, 2/6/2025 2 beds, 3 toys Donation Bin AN 2/7/2025 2 big dog beds Donation Bin TW 34 lb bag dog food 4 bags treats 4 2/11/2025 blankets Donation Bin AN 4 dog toys, 2 blankets, 2 gal bleach, 6 bags of cat food, 1 bag dog food, 2/12/2025 dog treats Donation Bin TW 11 cans cat food, 2 bags dog treats, 2/12/2025 cat treats ACO Meserve from PD TW 2/14/2025 40 cans dog food Donation Bin TW cat/dog food, treats, cleaning 2/15/2025 supplies, blankets, beds, collars` Westminster elementary school 2ndAN grade 2/19/2025 17 cans dog food Donation Bin KS 40 cans cat food, 2 bags cat treats, 2/21/2025 dog treats, 24 cans dog food, Donation Bin TW 18 cans dog food & box dog teats, 5 bags blankets, 2 cat cariers, litter 2/23/2025 pads, blankets, Donation Bin KS $100. CK #104 Brian Jaques 29 Olde Colonial Dr. Apt 6 Gardner, MA 2/23/2025 01440 In Person KS 3 dog beds, 6 cans dog food, collar, 2/23/2025 dog boots Donation Bin KS $50.00 CK 355 In Memory of Marcia 2/28/2025 MacAloney Melissa/Steven Puliafico PO Box 545MJRutland $25.00 CK 1617 In Memory of 2/24/2025 Marcia MacAloney MJ Nancy Rogan 59 Brigham St Hubbardston  11525 Turnover #M13-AC Turnover #M14-AC Turnover #M15-AC Turnover #M15-AC  11525 Date Donation Description Source Rec'd by Suzan Samuels 30 Pine St Turnover 3/1/ $100 CkK # 4177 MJ Apt105 Gardner #M15-AC 2 dog kennels, 3 blankets, 5 dog 3/1/2025 toys, 1 cat tag, 4 cans cat food Donation Bin TW 4 dog bones, 2 dog bds, 32 cans 3/5/2025 dog food, 2 bags cat treats Donation Bin TW 17 cans cat food, 4 sm bags dog food, 3 bags of temptations, kibble topper, 1 bag of dog food, 3/7/2025 box of bones, 19 cans dog food Donation Bin MJ Turnover 3/7/2025 $100.00 CK# 2181 Carol Guertin 120 Monadnok St MJ #M15-AC $50.00 CK# 3596 In Memory of Edward/Susan Nasiatka 232 Turnover 3/9/2025 Marcia MacAloney Ellis Rd Westminster KS #M15-AC 3/9/2025 2 carriers, toys, 2 bags treats Donation Bin TW 1 bag cat treats, dog head cone, 3/10/2025 12 cans cat food, 1 cat bed Donation Bin TW 2 cat ball of yarn, 2 small dog TW 3/12/2025 dishes Donation Bin 3/15/2025 6 cans wet cat food Donation Bin TW 32 cans cat food, 2 cat beds & 12 3/17/2025 Donation Bin KS dog toys 3/21/2025 pee pads & dog diapers Donation Bin TW 3/24/2025 3 blankets Donation Bin AN 3/28/2025 32 cans cod foos (13 oz) Donation Bin Richard Stewart  11526 City of Gardner - Executive Department Mayor Michael J. Nicholson April 4, 2025 Hon. George C. Tyros, Council President And City Councilors Gardner City Hall, Rm 121 95 Pleasant Street Gardner, MA 01440 RE: A Measure Authorizing the City to Enter into a Contract for Up to Five (5) Years for On-Call Engineering Services Dear Mr. President and Councilors, The General Laws of the Commonwealth require that the City Council vote to authorize the Administration to enter into a contract for any period over three (3) years. As has been the City’s practice in the past, for certain on-call contracts, the City has requested authorization to enter into contracts for up to five (5) years to get a better financial offer due to a longer commitment period from the City. The attached request is being put forward as the City’s On-Call Engineering contract expires at the end of the fiscal year. The bidding process for this contract will begin after action is taken on this item. Respectfully Submitted, Michael J. Nicholson Mayor, City of Gardner  11526 AUTHORIZING FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT PERIOD ON CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES VOTED: To authorize the City to enter into a contract not to exceed five (5) years for On Call Engineering Services, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30B, section 12 and under the terms outlined in the Purchasing Agent’s April 2, 2025, Memorandum.  11526 CITY OF GARDNER PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Room 217 - City Hall Joshua Cormier, Director 95 Pleasant Street jcormier@gardner-ma.gov Gardner, MA 01440-2687 Telephone (978) 632-0426 TO: Gardner City Council Mayor Michael J. Nicholson FROM: Joshua Cormier, Director of Purchasing DATE: April 2, 2025 SUBJECT: Request for 5-year contracts According to MGL Ch. 30B, any contract that exceeds three years must be approved by a majority vote by the City Council. I respectfully request permission from the Gardner City Council to seek up to a five-year contract (including renewals) for the below listed project. The project listed below is in the fifth year of its existing contract. This contract will be placed out to bid and will continue only if the contracted vendor is in good standing. • On-Call Professional Engineering and Environmental Consulting Services My intention to seek a longer-term contract is to attract more competitive rates from vendors and to conduct more effective contract management. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me for additional details. 11530 11510 11510 11510 11510 11510 11510  11511 City of Gardner - Executive Department Mayor Michael J. Nicholson RECEIVED 2025 MAR I O A IQ: ll 1 March 10, 2025 Hon. George C. Tyros, Council President And City Councilors Gardner City Hall, Rm 121 95 Pleasant Street Gardner, MA O1440 RE: An Ordinance to Amend the Code of the City of Gardner, Chapter 171, thereof entitled "Personnel," to amend Schedule E, thereof entitled "Non-Union Compensation Schedule," to add the position of Economic Development and Finance Manager Dear Mr. President and Councilors, In conjunction with the proposal to create the new combined position of Economic Development and Finance Manager for the Community Development and Planning Department, I hereby submit the attached ordinance change to the compensation schedule ordinance. Please note that for the two pervious positions, the Economic Development Coordinator was paid for fully from the General Fund ($65,453 .39) and the Budget Finance Manager position was paid for 93% by Community Development Block Grant Funds, 3% by the Gardner Redevelopment Authority, and 2% by the City's General Fund (total compensation $53,006.20). The proposal for the new position does continue the funds from the GRA and CDBG, reducing the General Fund share of the position. Respectfully Submitted, Michael J. Nicholson Mayor, City of Gardner  11511 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GARDNER, CHAPTER 171, THEREOF ENTITLED PERSONNEL, TO AMEND THE ATTACH EM ENT E, THEREOF ENTITLED "NON-UNION COMPENSATION SCHEDULE" TO ADD THE POSITION OF "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE MANAGER" Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Gardner as follows: Section 1: That the following be deleted from Attachment E of Chapter 171 of the Code of the City of Gardner, thereof entitled "Non-Union Compensation Schedule" B. Non-Union Direct and Supervisory Staff Positions Position Grade Annual Weekly Economic Development Coordinator 65,453.39 $1,258.72 Section 2: That the following be deleted from Attachment E of Chapter 171 of the Code of the City of Gardner, thereof entitled "Non-Union Compensation Schedule" C. Non-Union Staff Positions Position Grade Hourly Budget/Project Manager City $1.22 GRA $0.72 CDBG $25.60 Total: $27.55 Section 3: That the following be added from Attachment E of Chapter 171 of the Code of the City of Gardner, thereof entitled "Non-Union Compensation Schedule" B. Non-Union Direct and Supervisory Staff Positions Position Annual Weekly Economic Development and Finance Manager City $24,360.32 $1,442.31 GRA $1,385.28 CDBG $49,254.40 Total: $75,000.00 Section 4: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by law. 11514 11514 11514 11514