City Council

Council President Councillors-at-Large David R. Cormier Thomas F. Ardinger Council Vice President Susan Chalifoux-Zephir Pauline M. Cormier Todd M. Deacon Claire M. Freda Ward Councillors Ward 1 – William A. Brady 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 JUNE 27, 2022 JOHN P. MAHAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS PUBLIC HEARING – CONTINUED – 6:40 PM 55-22 Verizon New England, Inc. requests permission to locate poles, wires, cables, and fixtures, including the necessary anchors, guys and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures to be owned and used in common by your petitioners, along and across the following public way or ways: MERRIAM AVENUE: Place one (1) solely owned pole numbered T.104S on the east side of Merriam Avenue at a point approximately one hundred sixty- three (163) feet northerly from the center line of Shadow Lawn Drive. Reason: Place one (1) solely owned pole on Merriam Avenue at the request of an abutter to remove a trespass; and to provide for the distribution of intelligence and telecommunications. Wherefore they pray that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, they be granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles, wires and cables, together with anchors, guys and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures as they may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked VERIZON No. 1A5F8DP, dated February 16, 2022. Also for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes.  Your petitioners agree to reserve space for one crossarm at a suitable point on each of said poles for the fire and police telephone and telegraph signal wires belonging to the municipality and used by it exclusively for municipal purposes. (Public Service; Regular Course 05/09/2022; Public Hearing 05/23/2022 at 6:45 PM; Continued Public Hearing 06/13/2022 at 6:44 PM; Continued Public Hearing 06/27/2022 at 6:40 PM; Majority Vote) The public hearing opened at 6:40PM. Councillor David Cormier abstained due to a conflict of interest. Councillor Chalifoux-Zephir read the full petition out loud. She informed the City Council that the requests made to Verizon had not been fulfilled. Additionally, a Verizon representative was not present to speak on behalf of the petition. Councillor Arginder voiced concern about the proposed placement of the new pole. He informed the Council it will be close to a new tree, which may kill it and cause a problem down the road. The Public Service Committee recommended that the City Council grant the petition further time, and continue the public hearing to July 11, 2022, at 6:50PM. INTERVIEW AT 6:50 PM – BILL COMEAU Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request the appointment of Bill Comeau to the License Commission, term to expire 04/15/2028. (Ways & Means; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Interview 06/27/2022 at 6:50 PM; Majority Vote) The interview for Bill Comeau opened at 6:50PM. Councillor Pauline Cormier, chairwoman of Ways and Means, requested that Mr. Comeau give the council a summary of his qualifications and experience. Mr. Comeau informed the City Council that he has been a Leominster Attorney since 1989. He has also served as part of the School Committee for 10 years. He informed the City Council that he wanted to give back to the community by participating as a member of the License Commission. The City Council as a whole voiced support for Mr. Comeau’s appointment. INTERVIEW AT 6:51 PM – ISAIAH KORANDA Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request the appointment of Isaiah Koranda to the Board of Assessors, term to expire 04/15/2025. (Ways & Means; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Interview 06/27/2022 at 6:51 PM; Majority Vote) Page 2  The interview for Isaiah Koranda opened at 6:56PM. Councillor Pauline Cormier, chairwoman of the Ways and Means Committee, asked Mr. Koranda to provide the council with an overview of his qualifications and experience. He informed the Council that he has had many years of real estate experience. He has a lot of experience with Title work. He has recently moved back to the area to be closer to family. Councillor Ardinger asked Mr. Koranda what his previous employer in Merrimack would say about him if he were to ask about Mr. Koranda to them. Mr. Koranda explained that they would describe him as hard working, motivated, and motivated to learn as a self-taught employee. Councillor Freda asked if Mr. Koranda was licensed as a real estate appraiser or certified assessor in Massachusetts. Mr. Koranda informed Councillor Freda that he was in the process of obtaining his licensure. Councillor David Cormier asked Mr. Koranda when he would expect to receive his license. Mr. Koranda explained that depending on the availability of classes it would take 2-3 years. William Connor, Chief Assessor, reiterated that this was a normal practice in the industry. Councillor Pauline Cormier asked if the lack of current licensure would effect Mr. Koranda’s work for the City currently? Mr. Connors explained that it would not effect his work for the City. INTERVIEW AT 6:52 PM – NICHOLAS ABRUZZI Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the permanent appointment of Nicholas Abruzzi to the position of Director of Recreation for the City of Leominster for a term of three years. (Ways & Means; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Interview 06/27/2022 at 6:52 PM; Majority Vote) The interview for Nicholas Aburzzi opened at 7:08 PM. Councillor Pauline Cormier, chairwoman of the Ways and Means Committee, asked Mr. Abruzzi to provide the City Council with an overview of his qualifications and experience. Mr. Abruzzi informed the City Council that he has worked in the City of Waltham in Recreation for 24 years. He was the assistant director from 1998-2016 and the Director of Recreation since 2016. He has had vast experience with programming, field maintenance, trails, youth outreach, and many more aspects of the job. He informed the Council that ever since his son had a football game in Leominster, he fell in love with the energy and always dreamed to work in the City. Councillor Ardinger asked Mr. Abruzzi to explain more about his vision to diversify the cities programs. Mr. Abruzzi explained that he would create more programs that interested a more diverse population and ensure they were accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Councillor Brady asked if Mr. Abruzzi had experience with grant writing. Mr. Abruzzi informed Page 3  him that he had worked with the grant writer in Waltham closely and plans to do the same with the City’s grant writer. Councillor Freda informed the Council that she had called Waltham and spoke to some of her colleagues, and that they all recommended Mr. Abruzzi highly. Councillor David Cormier asked about the budget Mr. Abruzzi worked with in comparison to Leominster’s budget. Mr. Abruzzi explained that the recreation budget in Waltham was $2.6 million as compared to Leominster’s $400,000. He informed the Council he welcomed the challenge. 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. The public forum opened at 7:28 PM. James Kelly, 312 Grant Street, spoke in favor of the appointment of Bill Comeau to the License Commission. I. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council opened at 7:06 PM. Councillor Bodanza made a motion to recess. Councillor Pauline Cormier seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 9-0 vote. The meeting went into recess at 7:07 PM. The regular meeting reconvened at 7:29 PM. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL OF COUNCILLORS IN ATTENDANCE IV. APPROVAL OF RECORDS - May 23, 2022 – These minutes were approved as amended and placed on file. - June 13, 2022 – These minutes were approved and placed on file. Page 4 V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR C-99 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests an appropriation of $100,000.00 be made to the School Transportation Expense Account; the same to be transferred from the Stabilization Account. (Finance; Regular Course 06/27/2022; 2/3 Vote) This communication was given REGULAR COURSE. C-100 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests that the amount of $100,000.00 be transferred from the Police Department Patrol Salary and Wages Account to the Overtime Shift Coverage Account. RE: This amount is for shift coverage and investigations. (Finance; Regular Course 06/27/2022; Majority Vote) This communication was given REGULAR COURSE. C-101 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the amount of $19,000.00 be transferred from the Police Department Grant Account to the Per Diem Salary and Wages Account. RE: Per diem shift coverage salaries. (Finance; Regular Course 06/27/2022; Majority Vote) This communication was given REGULAR COURSE. C-102 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the amount of $4,000.00 be transferred from the Police Department Salary & Wages Account to the Collective Bargaining Account. RE: To cover unexpected retirement buyback payments in the present budget. (Finance: Regular Course 06/27/2022; Majority Vote) This communication was given REGULAR COURSE. Page 5 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR Continued C-103 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: requests that an appropriation of $90,000.00 be made to the Leominster DPW Public Employees Local Union 39 department's salary and wages, overtime and vacation/sick buy back accounts; the same amount to be transferred from the collective bargaining account. General Fund Accounts - $52,500.00 Water - $22,500.00 Sewer - $15,000.00 (Finance; Regular Course 06/27/2022; Majority Vote) This communication was given REGULAR COURSE. RE-APPOINTMENT: Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the re-appointment of Marcel Leger, 74 Buttermilk Road, Leominster, to the Leominster Housing Authority, term to expire 04/15/2027. (Ways and Means; Regular Course 06/27/2022; Majority Vote) This communication was given REGULAR COURSE. VI. PETITIONS FIRST TIME ON THE AGENDA 62-22 Pauline Cormier, Ward 2 Councillor, requests stop signs to be placed at the junction of Eighth Street and Spruce Streets both Northbound and Southbound. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 06/27/2022; Public Hearing 07/11/2022 at 6:45 PM; Majority Vote) This communication was given REGULAR COURSE with referrals to the Traffic Division of the Police Department. The Legal Affairs committee recommended that a public hearing be held on July 11, 2022, at 6:45 PM. By a vote of 9-0 the public hearing was set. 63-22 Gregory C. Chapdelaine, Purchasing Agent: Requests to enter into a six- year contract for Bill Printing and Mailing Services for the Treasurer and Collector's Office. (Finance; Regular Course 06/27/2022; Majority Vote) This communication was given REGULAR COURSE. Page 6 VII. MATTERS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT The balance of the stabilization fund was $20,417,570.00 IX. FINANCE 57-22 The City of Leominster Retirement Board voted unanimously to increase the COLA base amount for the City of Leominster Retirement Board Retirees from $12,000 to $13,000. (Finance; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council grant this petition FURTHER TIME. Councillor Bodanza informed the Council that he is awaiting a legal opinion from the City Solicitor regarding the necessity of an ethics disclosure regarding the petition for the entire Council as each member will be entitled to this benefit when or if they retire from the City in the future. By a vote of 9-0 the petition was given further time. C-90 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request an appropriation of $179,000.00 be made to the Refuse Disposal Expense Account; the same amount to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. (Finance; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) RE: Residential refuse and recycling tons picked up in excess of estimates. The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the communication. By a vote of 9-0 the communicated was GRANTED. ORDERED: By a vote of 9-0 the order was ADOPTED. C-91 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request an appropriation of $2,500,000 be made to the Fall Brook School Capital Project Fund; the same amount to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account (Undesignated Fund Balance). (Finance; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) RE: Fall Brook Elementary School Feasibility Study Page 7  The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the communication. By a vote of 9-0 the communicated was GRANTED. Councillor Chalifoux-Zephir asked whether or not the MSBA reimbursement would be 70% or if it was still under consideration. Councillor Bodanza informed the Council that yes, the MSBA has committed to 70%. ORDERED: By a vote of 9-0 the order was ADOPTED. C-92 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request an appropriation of $16,847.00 be made to the Refuse Disposal Expense Account; the same amount to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. (Undesignated Fund Balance). (Finance; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) RE: Excess Fuel Costs The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the communication. By a vote of 9-0 the communication was GRANTED. ORDERED: By a vote of 9-0 the order was ADOPTED. C-93 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request an appropriation of $80,000.00 be made to the Highway Fuel Depot Expense Account; the same amount to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. (Finance; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) RE: Excess Fuel Costs The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the communication. By a vote of 9-0 the communication was GRANTED. ORDERED: By a vote of 9-0 the order was ADOPTED. C-94 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request an appropriation of $25,000.00 be made to the Municipal Building Maintenance Expense Account; the same amount to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. (Finance; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) RE: Cover ongoing bills to upgrade municipal buildings. Page 8  The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the communication. By a vote of 9-0 the communication was GRANTED. Councillor Chalifoux-Zephir requested a list of upgrades that will be covered with this money. Councillor Bodanza informed her that he would reach out to ask about a list. ORDERED: By a vote of 9-0 the order was ADOPTED. C-95 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request an appropriation of $43,000 be transferred from the Stabilization Account to the Highway Capital Account. (Finance; Regular Course 06/13/2022; 2/3 Vote) RE: Safe Route to Schools The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the communication. By a vote of 9-0 the communication was GRANTED. ORDERED: By a vote of 9-0 the order was ADOPTED. 60-22 Gregory C. Chapdelaine, Purchasing Agent, requests to enter into a six- year contract with the Animal Control Officer and the Animal inspector Services. (Finance; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the petition. By a vote of 9-0 the petition was GRANTED. Councillor Brady requested that a performance guarantee be included in the contract to protect the city. Councillor Chalifoux-Zephir request 61-22 Gregory C. Chapdelaine, Purchasing Agent: requests to enter into a six- year contract for Water Backflow Testing Service. RE: This will cover FY23 - FY28 (Finance; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the petition. By a vote of 9-0 the petition was GRANTED. Page 9 X. PUBLIC SERVICE 55-22 Verizon New England, Inc. requests permission to locate poles, wires, cables, and fixtures, including the necessary anchors, guys and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures to be owned and used in common by your petitioners, along and across the following public way or ways: MERRIAM AVENUE: Place one (1) solely owned pole numbered T.104S on the east side of Merriam Avenue at a point approximately one hundred sixty-three (163) feet northerly from the center line of Shadow Lawn Drive. Reason: Place one (1) solely owned pole on Merriam Avenue at the request of an abutter to remove a trespass; and to provide for the distribution of intelligence and telecommunications. Wherefore they pray that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, they be granted joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles, wires and cables, together with anchors, guys and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures as they may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked VERIZON No. 1A5F8DP, dated February 16, 2022. Also for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes. Your petitioners agree to reserve space for one crossarm at a suitable point on each of said poles for the fire and police telephone and telegraph signal wires belonging to the municipality and used by it exclusively for municipal purposes. (Public Service; Regular Course 05/09/2022; Public Hearing 05/23/2022 at 6:45 PM; Continued Public Hearing 06/13/2022 at 6:44 PM; Majority Vote) The Public Service Committee recommended that the City Council grant the petition FURTHER TIME. Councillor David Cormier abstained due to a conflict of interest. Councillor Brady requested that the next letter to Verizon and its representatives be indicative of major concern due to the emergency nature presented by the previous tech who was sent on behalf of Verizon. Councillor Chalifoux-Zephir requested that the City Clerk remind Attorney Riley about the question she asked regarding the ability of the City Council to deny a pole petition. By a vote of 8-0-1 (Councillor David Cormier abstained). Page 10  59-22 William Brady, Ward One Councillor, request to install a streetlight on Pole #NG 1 at 7 Crescent Street. (Public Service; Regular Course 06/13/2022; REFERRALS OUT: DPW; Wire Inspector; Mayor’s Office; Majority Vote) The Public Service Committee recommended that this petition be granted FURTHER TIME. It was requested that the City Clerk reach out to remind each department of outstanding referrals. By a vote of 9-0 the petition was granted FURTHER TIME. XI. WAYS AND MEANS 58-22 Brendan O'Donoghue, on behalf of Best Buy Stores LP #1433: request to renew license to deal secondhand articles at 33 Orchard Hill Park Drive, Leominster, MA. (Ways and Means; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the second hand dealers license. By a vote of 9-0 the second hand dealers license was GRANTED. 60-22 Gregory C. Chapdelaine, Purchasing Agent, requests to enter into a six- year contract with the Animal Control Officer and the Animal inspector Services. (Ways and Means; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the petition. By a vote of 9-0 the petition was GRANTED. C-96 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request the Leominster City Council endorse the Leominster 2022-2028 Open Space and Recreation Plan. (Ways & Means; Regular course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council ENDORSE the Leominster 2022-2028 Open Space and Recreation Plan. By a vote of 9-0 the endorsement of the Leominster 2022-2028 Open Space and Recreation Plan was GRANTED. Page 11  C-97 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that Kelly Marciano be exempt from the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 268A, (20B) Conflict of Interest. (Ways & Means; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the exemption for Kelly Marciano. By a vote of 9-0 the exemption was GRANTED. C-98 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that Brianna Wark be exempt from the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 268A, (20B) Conflict of Interest. (Ways & Means; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT the exemption for Brianna Wark. By a vote of 9-0 the exemption was GRANTED. APPOINTMENTS: Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request the appointment of Bill Comeau to the License Commission, term to expire 04/15/2028. (Ways & Means; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Interview 06/27/2022 at 6:50 PM; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Bill Comeau. Councillor Brady abstained due to a conflict of interest. By a vote of 8-0-1 (Counillor Brady abstained) the appointment was CONFIRMED. Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request the appointment of Isaiah Koranda to the Board of Assessors, term to expire 04/15/2025. (Ways & Means; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Interview 06/27/2022 at 6:51 PM; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Bill Comeau. By a vote of 9-0 the appointment was CONFIRMED. WAYS AND MEANS Continued Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the permanent appointment of Nicholas Abruzzi to the position of Director of Recreation for the City of Leominster for a term of three years. Page 12  (Ways & Means; Regular Course 06/13/2022; Interview 06/27/2022 at 6:52 PM; Majority Vote) The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the City Council CONFIRM the appointment of Bill Comeau. By a vote of 9-0 the appointment was CONFIRMED. XII. NEW BUSINESS First Reading of an Ordinance: C-84 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that the following ordinance change be adopted: Amend Chapter 16. Personnel. Section 16-30. Compensation grades. By inserting therein, the following sections: for FY2022 through FY2024: as follows: 6/30/2022 FY22 MIN 2 3 MID 4 5 6 MAX S-1 32,263 33,556 34,898 36,292 37,743 39,260 40,822 41,642 S-2 36,137 37,580 39,084 40,650 42,271 43,965 45,723 46,643 S-3 40,471 42,091 43,772 45,528 47,346 49,245 51,211 52,235 S-4 45,331 47,144 49,030 50,986 53,027 55,148 57,353 58,499 S-5 50,771 52,801 54,909 57,108 59,388 61,765 64,235 65,522 S-6 56,860 59,133 61,504 63,958 66,517 69,178 71,947 73,388 S-7 63,679 66,206 68,881 71,637 74,502 77,477 80,573 82,187 S-8 71,325 74,180 77,144 80,233 83,441 86,774 90,250 92,051 S-9 79,882 83,079 86,402 89,855 93,455 97,192 101,077 103,097 S-10 89,298 93,047 96,769 100,640 104,668 108,851 113,207 115,470 6/30/2023 FY23 MIN 2 3 MID 4 5 6 MAX S-1 33,400 34,739 36,128 37,571 39,074 40,644 42,261 43,109 S-2 37,410 38,905 40,462 42,083 43,761 45,515 47,334 48,287 S-3 41,897 43,575 45,315 47,133 49,015 50,980 53,016 54,077 S-4 46,929 48,806 50,759 52,783 54,896 57,092 59,374 60,561 S-5 52,560 54,663 56,844 59,121 61,482 63,942 66,499 67,831 S-6 58,864 61,218 63,672 66,213 68,862 71,617 74,483 75,975 Page 13 S-7 65,923 68,540 71,309 74,162 77,128 80,208 83,413 85,084 S-8 73,839 76,794 79,863 83,061 86,382 89,833 93,431 95,296 S-9 82,698 86,008 89,448 93,022 96,750 100,618 104,640 106,731 S-10 92,446 96,327 100,181 104,188 108,358 112,688 117,197 119,540 6/30/2024 FY24 MIN 2 3 MID 4 5 6 MAX S-1 34,235 35,607 37,032 38,510 40,050 41,660 43,318 44,187 S-2 38,346 39,877 41,474 43,135 44,855 46,653 48,518 49,494 S-3 42,945 44,664 46,448 48,311 50,241 52,255 54,342 55,428 S-4 48,102 50,026 52,028 54,103 56,268 58,520 60,859 62,075 S-5 53,874 56,029 58,265 60,599 63,019 65,541 68,161 69,527 S-6 60,336 62,748 65,264 67,868 70,584 73,407 76,345 77,874 S-7 67,571 70,253 73,091 76,016 79,056 82,213 85,498 87,211 S-8 75,685 78,714 81,860 85,138 88,542 92,079 95,767 97,678 S-9 84,766 88,158 91,684 95,348 99,169 103,133 107,256 109,399 S-10 94,757 98,736 102,685 106,793 111,067 115,506 120,127 122,529 (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 5/23/2022; Public Hearing 06/13/2022 at 6:45 PM; 2/3 Vote) The Legal Affairs Committee recommended that the first reading of an ordinance be granted FURTHER TIME as the ordinance form had not been submitted by the City Solicitor. By a vote of 9-0 the first reading of an ordinance was given FURTHER TIME. 48-22 Peter Angelini, Ward 5 Councillor: Requests to amend the City of Leominster Revised Ordinances Section 12-2 as attached. This amendment is proposed to take effect July 1, 2022. RE: To revise the fee schedule in the City of Leominster to begin July 1, 2022 (FY2023) (Legal Affairs: Regular Course 03/28/2022; Public Hearing 04/11/2022 at 6:45 PM; Public Hearing Continued to 05/09/2022 at 6:30 PM; Public Hearing Continued to 06/13/2022 at 6:50 PM; FURTHER TIME 04/25/2022; 2/3 Vote) The Legal Affairs Committee recommended that the first reading of an ordinance be granted FURTHER TIME as the ordinance form had Page 14  not been submitted by the City Solicitor. By a vote of 9-0 the first reading of an ordinance was given FURTHER TIME. Resignation of Assistant City Clerk, Effective June 24, 2022. - Council President David Cormier announced that the Assistant City Clerk had resigned and is pursuing employment in another community. He requested that the Ways and Means Committee start the search process as outlined by the City Solicitor to find a new Assistant City Clerk. Councillor Brady asked about the process to request a citation. Councillor David Cormier explained the process. XIII. OLD BUSINESS XIV. COMMUNITY CALENDAR XV. ADJOURNMENT Councillor Chalifoux—Zephir made a motion to adjourn. Councillor Ardinger seconded the motion. By a vote of 9-0 the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM. - Katelyn Huffman, City Clerk Page 15