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HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 8, 2007 Hearing opened at 7:15 P.M. with Councillor Rowlands, Chair of the Legal Affairs Committee, presiding. All members were present. The following PETITION was the subject of the hearing. 38-07 Segundo Gutierrez, Jr., on behalf of Ronald C. Largey: Grant a Special Permit to use an existing building located at 146 Hamilton Street, located in an Industrial zone and shown of Assessor’s Map 238 as Lot 6, for an auto repair garage. Introduced and made part of the record were the following: A. Petition 38-07 submitted by Segundo Gutierrez, Jr., 129 Milk Street, Fitchburg, MA with accompanying plan entitled “Existing Conditions Plan” prepared by Whitman & Bingham Associates, LLC, 510 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA dated December 5, 2006. B. Notice of public hearing published in the Sentinel & Enterprise on December 19, 2006 and December 26, 2006. C. A letter of recommendation was received from the Planning Department. D. A recommendation from the Conservation Commission stated that although the site is in the 200 foot riverfront, they don’t feel that the proposed continued use will have a negative impact on the resource area and that if any paving is to take place he must first file with the Conservation Commission. E. A favorable recommendation was received from the Department of Public Works as long as the buildings are not expanded and the number of cars stored on the premises is limited. F. A recommendation from the Health Department said that they have no objections to using the building for an auto repair garage if the operators follow the required waste minimization and collection requirements as set forth by the state and the City of Leominster. Also, due to the proximity of the Nashua River, the site should be investigated for floor drains and site drains that could lead to the river. G. A favorable recommendation was received from the Building Inspector provided that there is no car storage within the flood plain, as the use would be consistent with the previous use of the property. HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 8, 2007, continued. Attorney George Watts was present on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Largey, who own the property on Hamilton Street. He said this property has been used for a number of businesses, most of which have involved automobiles in one way or another, either sales and service or auto repair and he said there is currently an auto body shop at that location. Attorney Watts said the petition was originally presented by Alberto Rodriquez and Segundo Gutierrez, who were both present. Attorney Watts said that these two gentlemen have operated an auto repair and auto detailing business in Fitchburg for the past five years and are looking to relocate. Attorney Watts said they were fortunate enough to find this location in Leominster and approached the Building Commissioner in order to obtain a business certificate. Once they obtain that certificate they will be able to get their certificate from the state in order to dispose of hazardous waste and whatever other licenses they may need. Attorney Watts discussed two provisions of the by laws, the first was in regards to the floodplain. Attorney Watts said that the building is in the 100 year floodplain, but that this type of business would not increase the flood storage potential of the property. He said it is a car detailing business and cars would usually come and go the same day and for the auto repairs, the cars would be there one to two days at the most and that they will not be storing cars on the property. Attorney Watts suggested that there is nothing in the operation that would require any finding that would be more detrimental to the existence of the floodplain. Attorney Watts said the other provision to the Special Permit is that the property is in an Industrial zone. He said it is an existing building in the Industrial zone and that the City Council has to make a series of determinations that this is an appropriate use of an existing building in an Industrial zone. He said it is a Commercial use which is otherwise permitted in the by law. Attorney Watts said he believes this fits all the requirements, it is site appropriate, it is the appropriate use and will certainly not be more detrimental to this area and the adjacent neighbors, which are primarily all business uses. Attorney Watts said he did provide a site plan which shows there are several buildings on this site. He said the building they are talking about is the dome shaped building. He said inside the dome is an open area which would accommodate probably six to seven cars on the interior. He said his clients intend to operate initially with one portable lift and depending upon the growth of their business may add one more portable lift. He said the work on the vehicles would be done inside. He said his clients understand that they have to maintain a clean site with no storage of materials outside and no refuse materials. He said on the occasion that an automobile would have to remain on the site overnight; they would be stored inside or in the enclosed area to the rear of the property. He said there is another tenant in the building, a drywall company that stores their materials on the inside of that building. Attorney Watts said that the business would be operating 5 ½ days a week during regular hours. He said there would be the two owners of the business and possibly one or two employees. Councillor Rowlands read the following from the Leominster Zoning Ordinances into the record: 16.10 In an Industrial or Commercial district the City Council may grant a Special Permit allowing the use of an existing building for a use not otherwise permitted in the district in which the building is located. The proposed use must be one of the specific uses itemized in the Table of Uses for Business Uses contained in Article II Section 22-26 as being permitted as of right or as being allowed subject to a Special Permit requirement in a Residence, Business, Commercial or Industrial District, exclusive of Adult Entertainment uses. 16.10.1 The City Council shall find that the proposed use will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the prior use and such permits may also impose conditions, safeguards and limitations on size, time, use or such other items necessary to protect the character and integrity of the neighborhood. Councillor Rowlands also added the end of Section 16.10.2 which states that the City Council must find that not reasonable industrial alternative is available to the applicant. Councillor Rowlands said the end of Section 16.10.2 also states that “The City Council must find that no reasonable industrial alterative is available to the applicant. Linda Largey, 308 West Street, spoke in favor of this petition. She said this building has always been used for a similar type business and would love to be able to rent this property to this business as soon as possible. No one spoke in opposition. Councillor Tocci asked if the owner of the property has ever tried to rent to an industrial business. Attorney Watts said he has not specifically discussed this with his clients, but said the unique shape of this building with the dome has always been used for the automobile sales and service. Councillor Tocci asked if a Limo Service that worked out of there or did they just store there vehicles there. Linda Largey said they did lease to Butler Limo for approximately seven or eight years. Councillor Tocci asked if there is a lift in the building now. Ms. Largey said yes, there was a lift installed when the building was built. Councillor Tocci asked if cars were being worked on when it was Largey Motor Sales. Ms. Largey said when it was Largey Motor Sales it was primarily an auto sales company but when a repair was needed they would bring a mechanic onto the site to do the work, there was no mechanic on duty. Councillor Tocci said it has really never been an industrial use building since it was building. Ms. Largey said the building is not designed for industrial use the way it is shaped with an opened dome which is not conducive to manufacturing. She said she has never tried to rent to an industrial business. HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 8, 2007, continued. Councillor Dombrowski said the existing conditions plan dated December 5, 2006, shows two buildings on it. He asked if this special permit is just for the building in the front. Attorney Watts said yes, it is just for use in the front building. Councillor Dombrowski asked what the building in the back is being used for. Attorney Watts said that Ace Auto Body is located in that building and also Mr. Largey occupies part of that building doing boat repairs. Councillor Dombrowski said the Building Inspector had some concerns about the drain system diverting residue from going into the city drainage system. He asked if that drain is in working condition. Ms. Largey said that her husband had inspected it prior to renting the building and said it was operational. Councillor Dombrowski said that arrangements for waste oil would be a condition of the Special Permit. Councillor Marchand said that this building is in his ward and he has not received any concerns or complaints regarding this property. There have not been any specific issues with that property since he has been on the council. Councillor Marchand said that since it is a use that has been there all along he does not have a problem with it. Councillor Freda said she has known the Largey’s for quite some time and they have owned that building for a number of years. She said there has never been complaints on the building, any of the employees, or the people it has been leased to. Councillor Freda said she is in support of this petition. Councillor Salvatelli said he is in support of this petition. Councillor Rowlands asked if they are going to be spray painting vehicles. Mr. Gutierrez said no, they would not be spray painting at all. Councillor Rowlands asked how realistic it is that they will not be storing cars on this property. Mr. Gutierrez said everything will fit into the building or they will not take the work. Councillor Rowlands asked why they would be disposing waste oil if it is a detailing business. He asked if they would be doing light mechanical work such as oil changes. Mr. Gutierrez said yes, they would be doing oil changes, brake pads or maybe change a radiator. He said there would be no body work done on the premises. Councillor Nickel said he has known the family that owns the auto body shop for years and they have always done a good job there. Councillor Nickel said his only concern is that if cars are kept there over night, he would like to see them kept inside. He said he is in favor of this petition. Councillor Rowlands asked if there is any additional licensing that they would need to get from the state. Mr. Gutierrez said he is not sure but will find out if there is anything else he needs from the state. HEARING ADJOURNED at 7:45 P.M. Lynn A. Bouchard, City Clerk and Clerk of the City Council REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 8, 2007 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. Attendance was taken by a roll call vote; all members present. The Committee on Records reported that the records through January 2, 2007 were examined and found to be in order. The records were accepted. The following COMMUNICATIONS were received, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE and given REGULAR COURSE. C-65 Relative to the appropriation of $7,500.00 to the Wire Department Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. C-66 Relative to the appropriation of $54,104.00 to the Retirement System Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 8, 2007, continued C-67 Relative to the appropriation of $220,000.00 to the Department of Public Works Capital Outlay Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. C-68 Relative to the appropriation of $1,475.00 to the Cemetery Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Income Account. C-69 Relative to the appropriation of $25,000.00 to the Highway General Overtime Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. The following COMMUNICATION was received, referred to the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, given REGULAR COURSE and referred to the Police Department and the Traffic Bureau. C-70 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Amend Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances by adding a new section entitled “Heavy Commercial Vehicles Excluded”. The following COMMUNICATION was received, referred to the LEGAL AFFAIRS and CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEES, given REGULAR COURSE and referred to the Assessor, the Treasurer, the Conservation Commission and the Health Department. C-71 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Authorize the Mayor to accept a deed for a parcel of land located on Lily Street from Chiara Lolli and Frank P. DelGuidice, Jr. The following COMMUNICATION was received under Suspension of the Rules, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE and given REGULAR COURSE. Vt. 9/0. C-72 Relative to the appropriation of $30,000.00 to the Sidewalk and Curbing Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. The following PETITION was received, referred to the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, given REGULAR COURSE and referred to the Department of Public Works, the Planning Department, the Health Department, the Conservation Commission, the Building Inspector, the Police Department, the Fire Department and the Traffic Bureau. A hearing was scheduled for February 12, 2007 at 7:15 P.M. Vt. 9/0. 44-07 The Richmond Company: Grant a Special Permit to construct a new 15,000 square foot Walgreen’s Pharmacy Store with drive-up window and associated site improvements at 35 Central Street, as shown on Assessors Map 15 as lots 9, 9A, 10, 10A, 11, 21, 22 and 25, located within a floodplain. The following PETITION was received, referred to the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, given REGULAR COURSE and referred to the Police Department and the Traffic Bureau. 45-07 Patrick R. LaPointe: Place a stop sign on Manning Avenue against traffic on Mechanic Street. The following APPOINTMENT was received, referred to the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE and given REGULAR COURSE. Emergency Management Rescue Unit – Jonathan R. Boisvert and Steven R. Giaimo Upon request of the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was given FURTHER TIME. 36-07 Roger H. Brooks: Increase the water user rate from $1.75 to $2.15 effective January 1, 2007 due to declining consumption and pending expenses necessary to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Upon recommendation of the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was GRANTED with the following conditions: 1. All cars be kept inside overnight, 2. Catch basins and drains within building must be functioning 3. No painting or auto body to be done on premises 4. Proper permitting and systems in place for the disposal of fluids. Vt. 9 “yeas”. 38-07 Segundo Gutierrez, Jr., on behalf of Ronald C. Largey: Grant a Special Permit to use an existing building located at 146 Hamilton Street, located in an Industrial zone and shown of Assessor’s Map 238 as Lot 6, for an auto repair garage. Upon request of the LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was given FURTHER TIME. A hearing was scheduled for February 12, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. Vt. 9/0. 39-07 James N. Cavaioli and ten registered voters: Amend Section 22-26, of the Leominster Zoning Ordinances entitled “Table of Uses” to allow athletic training/playing facilities in an industrial zone district as a use allowed by right. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 8, 2007, continued Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED and ORDERED. Vt. 9 “yeas.” C-55 Relative to the appropriation of $35,000.00 to the Economic Development Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. ORDERED: that the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) be appropriated to the Economic Development Expense Account; same to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. RE: Payment in regards to the operation and maintenance of the Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center on Route 2. Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED and ORDERED. Vt. 7 “yeas” and 1 “nay”; Councillor Rowlands opposed; Councillor Nickel abstained due to possible conflict of interest. C-56 Relative to the appropriation of $215,104.00 to the Fire Department Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Collective Bargaining Expense Account. ORDERED: that the sum of Two Hundred Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Four Dollars ($215,104.00) be appropriated to the Fire Department Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Collective Bargaining Expense Account. Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED and ORDERED. Vt. 8 “yeas” and 1 “nay”; Councillor Rowlands opposed. C-57 Relative to the appropriation of $106,126.00 to the various General Fund Departmental Salary and Wages Accounts; same to be transferred from the Collective Bargaining Expense Account. ORDERED: that the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand One Hundred and Twenty Six Dollars ($106,126.00) be appropriated to the various General Fund Departmental Salary and Wages Accounts; same to be transferred from the Collective Bargaining Expense Account. Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATIONS were GRANTED and ORDERED. Vt. 9 “yeas”. C-58 Relative to the appropriation of $7,888.40 to the Water Department Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Water Support Services Expense Account. ORDERED: that the sum of Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Eight Dollars and Forty Cents ($7,888.40) be appropriated to the Water Department Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Water Support Services Expense Account. C-59 Relative to the appropriation of $2,393.00 to the Sewer Department Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Sewer Department Expense Account. ORDERED: that the sum of Two Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Three Dollars ($2,393.00) be appropriated to the Sewer Department Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Sewer Department Expense Account. Upon recommendation of the FINANCE COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED and ORDERED. Vt. 7 “yeas” and 1 “nay”; Councillor Rowlands opposed; Councillor Tocci abstained due to possible conflict of interest. C-64 Relative to the appropriation of $120,000.00 to the Police Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Collective Bargaining Account. ORDERED: that the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars (120,000.00) be appropriated to the Police Salary and Wages Account; same to be transferred from the Collective Bargaining Account. Upon request of the LEGAL AFFAIRS AND WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEES, the following COMMUNICATION was given FURTHER TIME. C-48 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Accept the Intermunicipal Agreement between the City of Leominster and the Town of Lancaster which outlines the terms and conditions of providing wastewater treatment services to the Town of Lancaster. Upon recommendation of a Majority vote of the LEGAL AFFAIRS AND WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEES, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED. Vt. 8 “yeas” and 1 “nays”; Councillor Rowlands opposed. A Minority Report for Further Time was denied. Vt. 1 “yea” and 8 “nays”; Councillors Salvatelli, Tocci, Nickel, Freda, Dombrowski, Lanciani, Rosa and Marchand opposed. C-61 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Amend Section 16-30 of the Revised Ordinances by deleting Schedules (A) in its entirety and inserting in its place a new schedule (a)(1), (b)(1) and (c)(1) to increase salaries and wages of S-1 thru S-10 salaried positions by 3% effective 7-1-2006; 5% effective 7-1-2007; and 4% effective 7-1-2008. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 8, 2007, continued Upon recommendation of a Majority vote of the LEGAL AFFAIRS AND WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEES, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED. Vt. 7 “yeas” and 1 “nays”; Councillor Rowlands opposed; Councillor Nickel abstained due to possible conflict of interest. A Minority Report for Further Time was denied. Vt. 1 “yea” and 7 “nays”; Councillors Salvatelli, Tocci, Freda, Dombrowski, Lanciani, Rosa and Marchand opposed. C-62 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Amend Section 16-30 of the Revised Ordinances by deleting Schedule F in its entirety and inserting in its place a new Schedule F (2)(a), (2)(b) and (2)(c) increasing the pay scales for F-1 thru F-5 by 3% effective 7-1-2006; 5% effective 7-1-2007 and 4% effective 7-1-2008. Upon recommendation of the LEGAL AFFAIRS AND WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEES, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED. Vt. 9 “yeas”. C-63 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Amend Section 16-13 of the Revised Ordinances entitled “Vacations” by deleting paragraph (8) in its entirety and inserting in its place a new paragraph (8) allowing employees with four or more weeks vacation in any calendar year to buy back up to ten days of vacation time effective July 1, 2006. Upon recommendation of the PUBLIC SAFTEY COMMITTEE, the following PETITIONS were GRANTED. Vt. 9/0. 40-07 Wayne Nickel: Place a street light on pole #58 on Mechanic Street. 41-07 Wayne Nickel: Place a street light on pole #9 on Lorchris Street. Upon recommendation of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following COMMUNICATION was GRANTED and ORDERED. Vt. 9 “yeas”. C-60 Relative to the appropriation of $7,171.50 to the C.D.B.G. Accounts; (Administration Salary and Wages - $2,506.00, Housing Rehab Salary and Wages - $1,882.50, Code Enforcement Salary and Wages - $1,463.00 and Economic Development Salary and Wages - $1,320.00) same to be transferred from the same C.D.B.G. Accounts.  ORDERED: that the sum of Seven Thousand One Hundred Seventy One Dollars and Fifty Cents ($7,171.50) be appropriated to the various C.D.B.G. Accounts as listed; same to be transferred from the various C.D.B.G. Accounts. From: Account Name Amount To: Account Name Amount Admin. Salary & Wages $2,506.00 Admin. Salary & Wages $2,506.00 Housing Rehab Salary & Wages $1,882.50 Housing & Rehab Salary & Wages $1,882.50 Code Enforce Salary & Wages $1,463.00 Code Enforcement Salary & Wages $1,463.00 Econ. Dev. Salary & Wages $1,320.00 Econ. Dev. Salary & Wages $1,320.00 Upon request of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was given FURTHER TIME. Vt. 9/0. 42-07 Wayne Nickel: Increase the salary of the City Council by $1,500.00 effective January 1, 2008, $1,500.00 effective July 1, 2008 and on an annual basis, beginning January 1, 2009, a percentage increase of the salary will be based on the annual consumer price index (CPI-U) of the previous calendar year, with a minimum of no increase and a maximum of 5%. Upon recommendation of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following PETITION was GRANTED. Vt. 9/0. 43-07 Carel Ward: Request a second hand dealers license for Carel Consignment Shop, located at 1330 Central Street. Upon request of the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, the following APPOINTMENT was given LEAVE TO WITHDRAW. Vt. 9/0. Fire Department – Permanent Firefighter - Nicholas Miller The following is a Report of President’s Drinking Water Oversight Committee: Councillor Nickel said that he spent some time with the Mayor and discussed some of the issues coming up regarding the water in the city. He said there will be more information coming down from our water experts and that is due to be in sometime in February. Councillor Nickel said he also spoke to Roger Brooks and asked him for certain information. Councillor Nickel said he wants the committee to learn the system regarding the reservoirs, where they are located and technical information. He then wants the committee to be involved in the follow up on the agreement that the city has with the Department of Environmental Protection. Councillor Nickel said the committee will eventually get into the development of the remedial work. He said he will be setting up a meeting with Roger Brooks in the near future and has asked him for a synopsis of the McGuire Report. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 8, 2007, continued Councillor Marchand said that he wanted to let people know that the Mayor and himself have resolved issues that were brought out in the newspaper. He said that they are on a common ground and both are looking out for the best interest of the City of Leominster. Under Old Business Councillor Freda wanted to update the Council regarding the Chemical Ordinance that will be before them at the next meeting. She said she has met with the Fire Chief, William Ashton, the State Fire Marshall, legal council for the State Fire Marshall and also another representative from the State Fire Marshalls office. Councillor Freda said that they are the regulatory agency for these types of ordinances. She said they have a good draft that they will be putting together and submitting to the City Clerk’s office. Councillor Freda said the State Fire Marshall was really excited about this ordinance. Councillor Tocci said she wanted to give a report regarding the businesses downtown and the great success of the Festival of Trees. She said she was not sure of the total dollar amount they raised for the City Wide City Pride project but said she would get back to the council with that amount at the next meeting. Councillor Tocci said the Holiday Stroll was also a great success. She said they expect next year will be even better. Councillor Tocci said they are already talking about another Stroll to be held on June 9, 2007, which is the same day as Starburst. She said they would have the same rain date as Starburst does. She aid the stroll will be based on the 50’s and 60’s and the organizers will be closing the streets again and the stroll will feature old fashioned cars and sidewalk sales. Councillor Tocci said she will update us with more details as she gets more. Councillor Nickel congratulated the Mayor and his staff, along with the merchants’ downtown, for the success of the Holiday Stroll. Councillor Nickel said in the past, there would never have been a project or petition submitted in a particular ward without the Ward Councillor being notified. He said there was a petition regarding Manning Avenue submitted by a department head, that he found out about it by reading it in the newspaper. Councillor Nickel said it would be nice to be told about a petition or project in your ward before reading it in the newspaper. Councillor Freda agreed with Councillor Nickel regarding being notified about projects or petitions in your ward before reading about it in the paper. She said this way when people ask you about it, you will be more informed. The following ORDINANCE was read once, adopted as presented and ordered published. A hearing was scheduled for January 22, 2007 at 7:20 P.M. Vt. 9 “yeas”.  1st Reading Ordinance – amend Section 16-30 of Revised Ordinances by deleting Schedule (A) in its entirety and inserting in its place a new schedule (a)(1), (b)(1), and (c)(1) to increase salaries and wages of S-1 thru S-10 salaried positions by 3% effective 7-1-2006; 5% effective 7-1-2007 and 4% effective 7-1-2008 and also amending Section 16-13 paragraph 8 allowing employees with four or more weeks vacation in any calendar year to buy back up to ten days of vacation time effective July 1, 2006. (Communications C-61 and C-63) The following ORDINANCE was read once, adopted as presented and ordered published. A hearing was scheduled for January 22, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. Vt. 8 “yeas”; Councillor Nickel abstained due to possible conflict of interest. 1st Reading Ordinance – amend Section 16-30 of the Revised Ordinances by deleting Schedule F in its entirety and inserting in its place a new Schedule F (2)(a),(2)(b) and (2)(c) increasing the pay scales for F-1 thru F-5 by 3% effective 7-1-2006, 5% effective 7-1-2007 and 4% effective 7-1-2008. (Communication C-62) The following Election Order was Adopted. Vt. 9 “yeas”. Preliminary Election – September 25, 2007 Municipal Election – November 6, 2007 MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:34 P.M. ________________________________________________ Lynn A Bouchard, City Clerk and Clerk of the City Council