City Council

Council President Councillors-at-Large Mark C. Bodanza John Dombrowski Council Vice President Claire M. Freda Gail P. Feckley Susan Chalifoux Zephir Thomas F. Ardinger Ward Councillors Ward 1 – Gail P. Feckley Ward 2 – Pauline M. Cormier Ward 3 – David R. Cormier Ward 4 – Mark C. Bodanza Ward 5 – Peter A. Angelini MINUTES CITY OF LEOMINSTER CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021 JOHN P. MAHAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council meeting on May 10, 2021 will be held virtually, by a conference telephone call only. All City Councillors, and members of the public interested in participating in the public forum, or a scheduled public hearing, are requested to call the following number : +1 (669) 224-3412 and enter the following code 245-514-285 (Please note: the call in number and code are different than the call in number and code from the last meeting conducted on April 26, 2021). The meeting will begin promptly at 6:25 PM on Monday, May 10, 2021. The conference phone call will be moderated by the City Council President and all discussion will be strictly limited to matters on the agenda. It is expected that the audio phone call will be broadcast on Leominster Access Television. PUBLIC HEARING, 6:25 PM C-76 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor – Request the City of Leominster to REVISE Ordinance, Chapter 16 – Personnel, Article 11 – Personnel, Wage and Salary Plan, Division 3 – Classification Plan, Section 16-34 “Classification of positions” be amended, effective 07/01/2021 by deleting in its entirety from the existing table: Class Title Classification Purchasing Agent S-8 Nurse, Public Health S-5 Code Enforcement Inspector S-6 Plumbing Inspector S-7 City Treasurer Collector, Assistant S-5 And inserting in their place the following:  Class Title Classification Purchasing Agent S-10 Nurse, Public Health S-7 Code Enforcement Inspector S-7 Plumbing Inspector S-8 City Treasurer Collector, Assistant S-6 And by also inserting a new class title and classification as follows: Class Title Classification Business Development Coordinator S-7 (Legal Affairs; Regular Course; 04/12/2021; Public Hearing May 10, 2021 @ 6:25 Majority Vote) The public hearing opened at 6:25PM. Councillor Dombrowski opened the public hearing and read the petition. He also read a letter from the Mayor regarding the Purchasing Agent position. He added that he received a job description from Wendy Hurley regarding the Business Development Coordinator. Greg Chapdelaine, Purchasing Agent, had no questions, but was present at the meeting if there were any questions. Wendy Hurley, Human Resources Director, gave an overview of why this is being presented. The Comptroller brought these reclassifications forward. Councillor Dombrowski asked if there were any employees being left out of this reclassification and why? Wendy Hurley replied that these five positions were brought forward because they have already been reclassified. She spoke about the classification and compensation study and project being delayed due to Covid and how this project will now move forward. Councillor Dombrowski asked if there was a need for another quote before moving forward. Wendy Hurley said no because the only classification that needs changing is the Purchasing Agent. The others have been changed already. Page 2 Councillor Chalifoux Zephir asked for clarity on the declassification of the union positions and the timeline for this. Wendy Hurley answered that the declassification was in February of 2021 and the contract will end on June 30, 2021. Councillor Chalifoux Zephir asked if the Business Development Coordinator job exists in the Ordinance. Wendy Hurley said that she will look into adding this position to the Ordinance. Councillor Chalifoux Zephir stated that the title doesn’t exist in the Ordinance book and she would like it to be added. Councillor Dombrowski explained the decertification of the union. Councillor David Cormier understands what this petition is for. He asked if there will be other reviews for employees or if this was the only one. Wendy Hurley replied that there should not be more. Possibly after the study. Councillor Chalifoux Zephir asked if these five positions were all the positions that were decertified. Wendy Hurley said there were twelve positions in all. Councillor Chalifoux Zephir asked when the other seven positions will be addressed. Greg Chapdelaine, Purchasing Agent, clarified that these five positions were never in the union. This petition is just to update the Ordinance. Councillor Ardinger asked if the Business Development Coordinator was replacing the Economic Development Coordinator. Wendy Hurley answered that no, these are two separate positions. Councillor Freda asked if the City is formalizing Melissa Tasca’s position of Business Development Coordinator. Wendy Hurley answered yes. Page 3  Councillor Freda stated that she would like to see the other positions looked at and to see this process be more equitable. The Legal Affairs Committee supports this petition. Councillor Dombrowski asked three times whether anyone from the public wanted to speak for or against the petition. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed at 6:57 PM. . PUBLIC HEARING, 6:30 PM 70-21 Angela Chebuske, Conservation Agent: Request to Amend Chapter 21 of the Revised Ordinances Entitled “Water and Sewers”, Article VI Stormwater and Erosion Control Regulations and Stormwater Ordinance, by inserting new definitions and updating the language as attached. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing; May 10, 2021 @ 6:30PM; 2/3 Vote) The public hearing opened at 6:57PM. Councillor Dombrowski read the petition and the amendments. Angela Chebuske, Conservation Agent, explained that the MS4 permit requires the City of Leominster to amend/adapt the language in this Ordinance. These changes will make the Ordinance consistent with the State. Councillor David Cormier asked about the enforcement portion and who this Ordinance be enforced by. Ms. Chebuske replied that it has worked well with all departments enforcing this Ordinance. Councillor Angelini asked if the state is subject to the regulation change. Ms. Chebuske answered yes. Councillor Angelini asked about responsibility of drainage that begins on a city street and passes through private property. He is glad the city’s drainage system is being used. Ms. Chebuske answered that the City would be responsible. Page 4  Councillor Freda asked if the word “perennial” could be placed before “stream or river”. She added that discharges need to be clearly marked on plans that are submitted to DPW pertaining to runoff at the development site. She added that 1” should be increased to 1.5” to prepare for climate change. Ms. Chebuske answered that the verbiage was taken directly from the state, but she could propose these changes. Councillor Freda added that the owner of the property shall sign the OP and Maintenance Plan. Homeowners’ Associations will be responsible for basins. The City ends up stepping in. She mentioned having the Planning Board require the responsibility for basins before issuing occupancy permits. Ms. Chebuske will look into these concerns and will contact Councillor Freda’s daughter for input. The Legal Affairs Committee felt that the Council should move forward with this petition tonight and could make amendments at a later date. Councillor Dombrowski asked three times whether anyone from the public wanted to speak regarding the petition. No one spoke. He closed the public hearing at 7:43 PM. PUBLIC HEARING, 6:41 PM 63-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a/ National Grid requests permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: Queens Rd - Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a/ National Grid to install 1 SO Pole on Queens Rd beginning at a point approximately 30' feet east of the centerline of the intersection of Elm St and continuing approximately 24 feet in a north direction. Install 1 Stub Pole with anchor to support an existing pole line due to the residence of 40 Queens Rd removing a tree that has an existing guy wire installed in it. (Public Service; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing 05/10/2021 6:41 PM; Majority Vote). The Public Hearing opened at 7:43PM. Councillor Freda read the petition. Rebecca Marsh, National Grid, mentioned that a tree was taken down on private property and there is a guy wire in the tree. There is a need for a pole to support this wire. Page 5  Councillor Freda asked three times whether anyone from the public wanted to speak for or against the position. No one spoke. The public hearing closed at 7:45PM. PUBLIC HEARING, 6:42 PM 64-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a/ National Grid requests permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures along and across the following public way: White St - National Grid to install 1 SO Pole on White Street beginning at a point approximately 290' feet south of the centerline of the intersection of Ridgewood Dr and continuing approximately 15 feet in an east direction. Install new poles #6 with anchor to service MBTA meter pole. (Public Service; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing 05/10/2021 6:42 PM; Majority Vote). Councillor Freda read the petition. Rebecca Marsh, National Grid, mentioned that the MBTA wants to install a pole to run power to the gatehouse on the track. Councillor Freda asked three times whether anyone from the public wanted to speak for or against the position. No one spoke. The public hearing closed at 7:47PM. PUBLIC HEARING, 6:43 PM 65-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid requests permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked - Hamilton St - Leominster - Massachusetts. The following are the streets and highways referred to: Plan number #25301479 Hamilton St - Install conduit from MH # 5385 on Main St to MH # 5384 on Hamilton St. Install conduit from MH # 5384 on Hamilton St to Riser Pole 44 on Hamilton St. Install conduit from MH # 5384 to Riser Pole 66 on Main St. (Public Service; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing 05/10/2021 6:43 PM; Majority Vote). Councillor Freda read the petition. Rebecca Marsh, National Grid, said they want to install a manhole and conduit from a manhole to riser poles. Councillor Freda asked Page 6  three times whether anyone from the public wanted to speak for or against the position. No one spoke. The public hearing closed at 7:49PM. PUBLIC HEARING, 6:44 PM 66-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid requests to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked - Nashua St - Leominster - Massachusetts. The following are the streets and highways referred to: Plan number #25301479 Nashua St - Install conduit from MH # 5385 on Main St to MH # 5230. MH # 5230 to be installed on Nashua St. From MH5230 on Nashua St, install conduit to MH # 5383 on Main St. (Public Service; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing 05/10/2021 6:44 PM; Majority Vote). Councillor Freda read the petition. Rebecca Marsh, National Grid, said they want to install a manhole and conduit from a manhole to riser poles. Councillor Freda asked three times whether anyone from the public wanted to speak for or against the position. No one spoke. The public hearing closed at 7:51PM. PUBLIC HEARING, 6:45 PM 67-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid requests to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked - Prospect St - Leominster - Massachusetts. The following are the streets and highways referred to: Plan number #25301479 Prospect St - From MH # 5386 on Main St, install conduit to MH # 5387 on Prospect St. Install MH # 5387 on Prospect St. Page 7  (Public Service; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing 05/10/2021 6:45 PM; Majority Vote). Councillor Freda read the petition. Rebecca Marsh, National Grid, said they want to install a conduit to a new manhole to maintain the substation. Councillor Freda asked three times whether anyone from the public wanted to speak for or against the position. No one spoke. The public hearing closed at 7:53PM. PUBLIC HEARING, 6:46 PM 68-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid requests to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked - River St - Leominster - Massachusetts. Plan number #25301479 River St - From MH # 5383 on Main St, install conduit to MH # 5382 on River St. Install MH # 5382 on River St. From MH # 5382 on River St, install conduit to Riser Pole 2 on River St. (Public Service; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing 05/10/2021 6:46 PM; Majority Vote). Councillor Freda read the petition. Rebecca Marsh, National Grid, said they want to install a manhole to Riser Pole 2. Councillor Freda asked three times whether anyone from the public wanted to speak for or against the position. No one spoke. The public hearing closed at 7:55PM. PUBLIC FORUM, 6:55 P.M. The public forum is an opportunity for any member of the audience to speak on a matter specifically listed on the Council Agenda. Speakers will be asked to come to the microphone and state their formal name and address along with identifying the specific item(s) they wish to address. Each speaker is respectfully asked to keep their comments within a two (2) minute time frame. The Council will not be responding or answering any questions; however, at the discretion of the Council President, clarification may be given. Page 8 I. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council opened at 7:00PM. II. ROLL CALL OF COUNCILLORS IN ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Council President Bodanza, Councillor Freda, Councillor Dombrowski, Councillor Pauline Cormier, Councillor David Cormier, Councillor Susan Chalifoux Zephir, Councillor Thomas Ardinger, Councillor Peter Angelini. ABSENT: Council Vice-President Feckley. III. APPROVAL OF RECORDS PRESENTED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT • March 22, 2021 • April 12, 2021 • April 26, 2021 Councillor Freda reviewed the minutes and placed the minutes on file. MOMENT OF SILENCE: Council President, Bodanza asked for a moment of silence for the passing of Comptroller, John Richard. A motion was made by Councillor Ardinger, seconded by Councillor Chalifoux Zephir, to go into recess. The motion was passed 8-0. IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERS C-79 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that an appropriation of $250,000.00 be made to the Sidewalk Expense Account; the same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. (Finance; Regular Course; 05/10/2021; 2/3 Vote) Finance Committee gave this REGULAR COURSE. Councillor Freda asked if the Council would be receiving a list of locations of sidewalks. Councillor David Cormier said that he will get that. Page 9  C-80 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that an appropriation of $12,000.00 be made to the City Council Expense Account; the same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. RE: City Council advertising budget. (Finance; Regular Course; 05/10/2021; 2/3 Vote) Finance Committee gave this REGULAR COURSE. C-81 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that an appropriation of $48,000.00 be made to the Police Department Salary & Wages Account; the same amount to be transferred from the Collective Bargaining Expense Account. RE: Shortfalls (Finance; Regular Course; 05/10/2021; Majority Vote) Finance Committee gave this REGULAR COURSE. EMERGENCY PREAMBLE C-82 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that an appropriation of $100,000.00 be made to the Police Department Overtime Account; the same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. RE: Prevent negative spending. (Finance; Regular Course; 05/10/2021; 2/3 Vote) Councillor David Cormier explained that the timeframe on training due to the police reform bill has caused this petition to be brought forth. These trainings will be on overtime. He read a letter from Acting Police Chief Aaron Kennedy. A roll call vote was taken, and it was voted 8-0 in favor of GRANTING the Emergency Preamble. The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the communication. A roll call vote was taken, and it was GRANTED with a vote of 8-0. ORDERED: By a Roll Call Vote of 8-0 the order was ADOPTED. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES C-83 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that an appropriation of $28,000.00 be made to the Personnel Contract Services Account; the same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. RE: Assessment center for promotional exams for Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant and Fire Lieutenant. (Finance Suspension of the Rules; 05/10/2021; Regular Course; 05/10/2021; 2/3 Vote) Page 10  Councillor David Cormier made a motion to suspend the rules to allow the introduction of this communication onto the agenda after the deadline outlined in the City Council Rules of Procedure. Councillor Ardinger seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: 8-0 the A roll call vote was taken, and it was voted 8-0 in favor of GRANTING the Suspension of the Rules. Finance Committee gave this REGULAR COURSE. V. PETITIONS FIRST TIME ON THE AGENDA 71-21 J & J Consignment: Request to renew license to deal second hand articles at 41 Dupont Circle. (Ways and Means; Regular Course 05/10/2021; Majority Vote) Ways and Means Committee gave this REGULAR COURSE. 72-21 Best Buy Stores LP #1433: Request to renew license to deal second hand articles at 33 Orchard Hill Park Drive (Ways and Means; Regular Course 05/10/2021; Majority Vote) Ways and Means Committee gave this REGULAR COURSE. 73-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid requests to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked - Mechanic St & Mt Pleasant Ave – Leominster Massachusetts. The following are the streets and highways referred to: Plan number# 30363626 Mechanic St & Mt Pleasant Ave - Rebuilding MH #5 at the corner of Mechanic St and Water St. Installation of conduit under the road going east down Mechanic St towards Mt Pleasant Ave to a new manhole #5373 about 250'. Installation on about 300' of conduit from MH #5373 up Mt Pleasant St to new MH #5372 on customer property for Switch Gear to be used in renovation of downtown underground system in the future. Will also becoming off of pole # 3 with conduit about 100' to MH # 5372 and out of Transformer #3 about next to MH #5372 about 100' to go across the street and service customer owned HH on private property located at the rear of #37 Mechanic St. (Public Service; Regular Course; 05/10/2021; Public Hearing 05/24/2021 6:50 PM; Majority Vote). Page 11  Public Service Committee gave this REGULAR COURSE and set the Public Hearing for May 24, 2021 at 6:50 PM. VI. MATTERS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL VII. CITY OF LEOMINSTER – FINANCIAL REPORT There was no financial report for this evening. VIII. FINANCE C-72 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that an appropriation of $17,070.00 be made to the Municipal Building Expense Account; the same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. RE: Additional bat removal costs at 210 Lancaster Street (Finance; Regular Course; 04/12/2021; Further Time 4/26/2021; 2/3 Vote) Councillor David Cormier explained the fall appropriation for bat removal and how it is not legal to evict bats in the winter. They used the money for Servpro cleaning services and for building an E-911 server room. Now that it is spring, the bat removal can take place. Councillor Angelini asked if Servpro has come in yet or waiting until the bats are removed. Councillor David Cormier believes they came in during the fall. Councillor Angelini hopes this is the last request for funds for bat removal. Councillor Freda asked if it was already accounted for in the appropriation and if time was of the essence. She would like to have the answers before they vote. She also would like the status of the rail trail and whether or not there was a delay. The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the ORDER. A roll call vote was taken, and it was GRANTED with a vote of 8-0. ORDERED: By a Roll Call Vote of 8-0 the order was ADOPTED. C-78 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that an appropriation of $450,000.00 be made to the Wire Department Capital Outlay Expense Account; the Page 12  same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. RE: Improvements at the intersection of Nelson Street and North Main Street. (Finance; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; 2/3 Vote) Councillor David Cormier said that this will be part of a bigger project from Washington Street and Nelson Street. This money is part of a land-taking project. He read the letter from John Roseberry (DPW) that was sent to the Council. Councillor Freda asked why the discrepancy in amounts. Councillor David Cormier was advised by the Mayor’s Office that some homeowners are donating their land. Councillor Freda asked if there is a time crunch? She asked if the Council could receive some of these answers before a vote. She felt it is their obligation to question amounts they are voting on. Councillor Angelini added that he doesn’t want to put other money in jeopardy by delaying the vote. Council President, Bodanza added that possibly there is still money in this account, or these amounts may be estimates. The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the ORDER. A roll call vote was taken, and it was GRANTED with a vote of 7-1 (Councillor Freda Nay). ORDERED: By a Roll Call Vote of 7-1 (Councillor Freda Nay)the order was ADOPTED. IX. LEGAL AFFAIRS C-63 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that the City Council establish the creation of a Human Rights Commission for the City of Leominster. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course; 03/08/2021; Further Time 03/22/2021;04/12/2021;04/26/2021; 04/21/2021 Subcommittee Mtg; 05/12/2021 @ 5:00PM Majority Vote) Legal Affairs Committee gave this petition FURTHER TIME. A roll call vote was taken, and it passed with a vote of 8-0. C-76 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor – Request the City of Leominster to REVISE Ordinance, Chapter 16 – Personnel, Article 11 – Personnel, Wage and Page 13  Salary Plan, Division 3 – Classification Plan, Section 16-34 “Classification of positions” be amended, effective 07/01/2021 by deleting in its entirety from the existing table: Class Title Classification Purchasing Agent S-8 Nurse, Public Health S-5 Code Enforcement Inspector S-6 Plumbing Inspector S-7 City Treasurer Collector, Assistant S-5 And inserting in their place the following: Class Title Classification Purchasing Agent S-10 Nurse, Public Health S-7 Code Enforcement Inspector S-7 Plumbing Inspector S-8 City Treasurer Collector, Assistant S-6 And by also inserting a new class title and classification as follows: Class Title Classification Business Development Coordinator S-7 (Legal Affairs; Regular Course; 04/12/2021; Public Hearing May 10, 2021 @ 6:25 Majority Vote) The Legal Affairs Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the petition. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to GRANT this petition. 70-21 Angela Chebuske, Conservation Agent: Request to Amend Chapter 21 of the Revised Ordinances Entitled “Water and Sewers”, Article VI Stormwater and Erosion Control Regulations and Stormwater Ordinance, by inserting new definitions and updating the language as attached. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing; May 10, 2021 @ 6:30PM; 2/3 Vote) The Legal Affairs Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the petition. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to GRANT this petition. X. WAYS AND MEANS Page 14 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor; request the reappointment of Andriana Fotakis, to the Council on Aging, term to expire 04/15/2024. (Ways & Means; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Andriana Fotakis. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to CONFIRM the appointment. Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor; request the reappointment of Betty David, to the Council on Aging, term to expire 04/15/2024. (Ways & Means; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Betty David. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to CONFIRM the appointment. Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor; request the reappointment of Larry Gianakis Sr., to Council on Aging, term to expire 04/15/2024. (Ways & Means; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Larry Gianakis, Sr. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to CONFIRM the appointment. Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor; request the reappointment of Rodney Schaffer, to the Cultural Commission, term to expire 04/15/2024. (Ways & Means; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Rodney Schaffer. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to CONFIRM the appointment. Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor; request the reappointment of Chester Carter, to the Historical Commission, term to expire 04/15/2024. (Ways & Means; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Chester Carter. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to CONFIRM the appointment. Page 15 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor; request the reappointment of Michael Kerrigan, to the Historical Commission, term to expire 04/15/2024. (Ways & Means; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Michael Kerrigan. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to CONFIRM the appointment. Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor; request the reappointment of Patrick LaPointe, to the Historical Commission, term to expire 04/15/2024. (Ways & Means; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Patrick LaPointe. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to CONFIRM the appointment. Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor; request the reappointment of Ronald Girouard, to the Historical Commission, term to expire 04/15/2024. (Ways & Means; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Ronald Girouard. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to CONFIRM the appointment. Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor; request the reappointment of Mark Bodanza, to the Library Board of Trustees, term to expire 04/15/2024. (Ways & Means; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Mark Bodanza. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 7-0-1 (Mark Bodanza abstained) in favor to CONFIRM the appointment. Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor; request the reappointment of Lawrence L. Nfor, to the Library Board of Trustees, term to expire 04/15/2024. (Ways & Means; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Lawrence L. Nfor. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to CONFIRM the appointment. Page 16  61-21 Entertainment Cinemas Blvd: Request to renew theater license located at 45 Sack Blvd. (Ways and Means; Regular Course 04/26/2021; Referrals: Police; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the theater license. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to GRANT the license. 62-21 Protechs Solutions: Request to renew license to deal secondhand articles at 345 Central Street. (Ways and Means; Regular Course 04/26/2021; Referrals: Police; Treasurer; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the license to deal secondhand articles. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to GRANT the license. 69-21 Sterling Jewelers Inc. DBA Kay Jewelers #1285: Request to renew license to deal secondhand articles at 100 Commercial Road (Mall at Whitney Field) (Ways & Means; Regular Couse; 04/26/2021; Pending Referrals; Police, Treasurer; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the license to deal secondhand articles. A vote was taken, via roll call, and it was voted 8-0 in favor to GRANT the license. XI. PUBLIC SERVICE 63-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a/ National Grid requests permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: Queens Rd - Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a/ National Grid to install 1 SO Pole on Queens Rd beginning at a point approximately 30' feet east of the centerline of the intersection of Elm St and continuing approximately 24 feet in a north direction. Install 1 Stub Pole with anchor to support an existing pole line due to the residence of 40 Queens Rd removing a tree that has an existing guy wire installed in it. (Public Service; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing 05/10/2021 6:41 PM; Majority Vote). The Public Service Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the petition. Roll call vote was 8-0. The petition was GRANTED. Page 17 64-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a/ National Grid requests permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures along and across the following public way: White St - National Grid to install 1 SO Pole on White Street beginning at a point approximately 290' feet south of the centerline of the intersection of Ridgewood Dr and continuing approximately 15 feet in an east direction. Install new poles #6 with anchor to service MBTA meter pole. (Public Service; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing 05/10/2021 6:42 PM; Majority Vote). The Public Service Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the petition. Roll call vote was 8-0. The petition was GRANTED. 65-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid requests permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked - Hamilton St - Leominster - Massachusetts. The following are the streets and highways referred to: Plan number #25301479 Hamilton St - Install conduit from MH # 5385 on Main St to MH # 5384 on Hamilton St. Install conduit from MH # 5384 on Hamilton St to Riser Pole 44 on Hamilton St. Install conduit from MH # 5384 to Riser Pole 66 on Main St. (Public Service; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing 05/10/2021 6:43 PM; Majority Vote). The Public Service Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the petition. Roll call vote was 8-0. The petition was GRANTED. 66-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid requests to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked - Nashua St - Leominster - Massachusetts. The following are the streets and highways referred to: Plan number #25301479 Nashua St - Install conduit from MH # 5385 on Main St to MH # 5230. MH # 5230 to be installed on Nashua St. From MH5230 on Nashua St, install conduit to MH # 5383 on Main St. (Public Service; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing 05/10/2021 6:44 PM; Majority Vote). Page 18  The Public Service Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the petition. Roll call vote was 8-0. The petition was GRANTED. 67-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid requests to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked - Prospect St - Leominster - Massachusetts. The following are the streets and highways referred to: Plan number #25301479 Prospect St - From MH # 5386 on Main St, install conduit to MH # 5387 on Prospect St. Install MH # 5387 on Prospect St. (Public Service; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing 05/10/2021 6:45 PM; Majority Vote). The Public Service Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the petition. Roll call vote was 8-0. The petition was GRANTED. 68-21 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid requests to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked - River St - Leominster - Massachusetts. Plan number #25301479 River St - From MH # 5383 on Main St, install conduit to MH # 5382 on River St. Install MH # 5382 on River St. From MH # 5382 on River St, install conduit to Riser Pole 2 on River St. (Public Service; Regular Course; 04/26/2021; Public Hearing 05/10/2021 6:46 PM; Majority Vote). The Public Service Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the petition. Roll call vote was 8-0. The petition was GRANTED. XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. OLD BUSINESS The Legal Affairs Committee set a date for Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5:30 PM for their next meeting. Previously scheduled meeting for May 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM was cancelled. Page 19 XIV. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Councillor Freda spoke about the passing of John Richard and what an asset he was to the City. Councillor Dombrowski spoke about the history of the Comptroller position in the City and how John Richard answered questions for the City Council regularly. Council President Bodanza spoke on the strong financial team that John Richard created. He also mentioned what a great family man he was. Councillor Angelini added that Conservation and Historical Commission member M. Donald Piermarini also passed away. Council President Bodanza asked for a moment of silence for Mr. Piermarini. XV. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councillor Angelini, seconded by Councillor David Cormier, to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken and the meeting was ADJOURNED, with a vote of 8-0, at 9:22 PM. - Katelyn Huffman, City Clerk - Dianne Reardon, Asst. City Clerk Page 20